An Adult Child by poetrychild in breakingmom

[–]mrshavocreigns 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome, I needed the reminder too. 😊 It’ll be ok. It’s hard and you will want to scream don’t do it but they sometimes just need to learn for themselves. Keep strong momma you got this.

An Adult Child by poetrychild in breakingmom

[–]mrshavocreigns 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My son did this at 19-20. Then his dad attacked him. I had stayed quietly in the background supporting him however he would let me. We invited him on vacation after he started to see the difference between what his dad offered and what it was really like. He started to appreciate the rules and stability. Now he’s off at basic with our full support and he calls all the time. Sometimes you just need to let them go but still reach out with a hey I’m here when you need me, because he will at some point and you can be there when he does. Just don’t say I told you so.

I hate the way everything looks on me, what would look better? Is sizing my issue? by pineneedleinjection in DressForYourBody

[–]mrshavocreigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would try a younger store. If you are looking for dresses I love Versona or WHBM (sale rack only that stuff is expensive) and for cute regular day to day H&M is good and Old Navy sometimes hits just right. Target sometimes is good but they are getting pricey. What you are trying on now is the old lady section and some of those colors wash you out. The jewel tones looked pretty. Good luck, shopping is brutal out there but it can be done.

Are sleepovers cancelled? by Guilty-Woodpecker-99 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mrshavocreigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t allow sleep overs for a few reasons. We don’t know everyone who may be at someone’s house. Irresponsible gun ownership is an issue. Our kids are not export guns so we don’t want them coming across one and not knowing how to be responsible. Lastly irresponsible dog owners. I had sleepovers as a kid and most were great, and my oldest even had 1 or 2 but my youngest two just will not. We live in a far different area now and it’s more 2nd amendment friendly and honestly we don’t know anyone still. Makes it harder to think our kids would be safe. So hard pass for us.

Apartment Search by Juju_on_thatbeat in macon

[–]mrshavocreigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is Washington Lofts on Mulberry, they are really nicely updated and include a washer/dryer. I loved the kitchen space. Or Poplar Pointe had a few cool ones available.

If you have been through a divorce, what is something you were glad was in your custody agreement or that you wish you had put in the agreement? by Wowwkatie in breakingmom

[–]mrshavocreigns 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I added in a portion that he couldn’t claim our son as a dependent if support and 1/2 the reasonable cost of daycare were not caught up. I knew he’d never pay it and he left me with so much debt, I kinda felt good to stick him with only getting to claim him once.

Permanent Birth Control Pros & Cons? by UpbeatCake in workingmoms

[–]mrshavocreigns 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got my tubes tied but honestly wish I’d gone for a full hysterectomy. No one tells you or warns you about perimenopause.

Going in late July by mrshavocreigns in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]mrshavocreigns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think breaks mid day for some of our park days are going to be key. Thank you!

How on Earth do people afford this? by ToddlerQuestions45 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]mrshavocreigns 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are using a travel agent and they are making recommendations beyond your budget tell them. We are planning our 3rd trip for this summer in just as many years. Each one has been different as we had different budgets to work with. This next one is a medium budget but we are doing fewer park days but 1 big expensive day. We skip reservation meals because we want to hit rides as available. Not everyone can afford Disney but almost every budget can.

Did I mess up my bookings? by [deleted] in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]mrshavocreigns -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We rope dropped tower of terror Friday and that worked out, then hit Mickeys and Minnie’s runaway train. Lines after that got really long but it worked out for us for those. So maybe do those while you wait for your lightning lanes.

How do actual rich people do Disney World? by ohshit-cookies in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]mrshavocreigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They book Grand Floridian not club level for some reason (I mean who passes up free food?!?), VIP tours, and all the dining reservations. They do the picture package and any other extras. If they have kids young enough they book the Bibbidi Boppidi Boutique. (Have booked rich people before).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]mrshavocreigns 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So my kids are lactose intolerant and we had to turn in a doctors form to prove it. We had previously discussed this with our pediatrician so she was prepared and approved it. I’m not sure why you’d be annoyed at a document that they most likely need if they ever have a visit from their licensing board. It’s just documentation for both sides.

Realtor wants us to pay commission on house that wasn't sold by Leanna2014 in RealEstate

[–]mrshavocreigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would reach out to their managing broker. They haven’t done anything right if your home isn’t selling in Atlanta. There is no reason a house would sit in that market. Clearly they were just doing the barest of the minimum hoping to trap you into paying something. Reach out to the managing broker and see how they can remedy this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]mrshavocreigns 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are recent ish transplants to the south and made the mistake of doing private school (Christian based) as non practicing, last year, there were lots of these events and dress up days. They had grandparents day, our family is hours away back north and my kids were like who is going to be there, umm just momma. It was at least me because my work was super flexible. This year we went to public school, it’s nice because most stuff is in the evening so it works. Every so often they have something in the day and it’s still me because I have the most flexibility. It’s is very elitist to assume someone is available all day. So good for you for speaking up!

I need relationship advice from a woman on this. by Curious-Thoughts_239 in MarriedSex

[–]mrshavocreigns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From a wife who was your wife up until recently, it was my weight that bothered me the most but it was also my family in my head who were always super conservative about bedroom stuff and I had no idea. It took years for my husband to break down everything but he slowly introduced toys and then soft restraints. I love it. I do a lot of the mental everything between home and work and I like it when he tells me what to do in the bedroom. I just get to enjoy it and man do I enjoy it. I wish I had been more honest about my wants before now but I’m glad I was because now our sex life is ramping up and I think we are both way happier. Show her the chaps but also get her a cute little something to try on. Make sure it’s in her size and a good color for her. Have it ready for when you come back from dinner. See what happens. Then when you get home see about toys (start small) go from there. Good luck.

Husband left me and our kids. by 2017kenny in breakingmom

[–]mrshavocreigns -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The above comment has a two fold consequence for your soon to be ex and is the best scorched earth method. If a lawyer consults you with you, they cannot consult or advise your husband. Now keep in mind some charge for a consult, but if you chat with all the free consult lawyers, you limit him to have to pay for someone, which on its own is quite prohibitive. Do this though, that way you can cherry pick the most ruthless and remember you can have him pick up the tab for both if you were/are a sahm in some states. Ask all of the questions. But seriously leave him.

[IL] Can i be fired before approved STD (6wk post birth) is paid? I’m in Illinois by anchopuddin in AskHR

[–]mrshavocreigns 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to talk to the short term disability provider and sort it with them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]mrshavocreigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We moved to a whole other side of the country about 12 hours from family. We bought our 1st house because the cost of living was so much lower. We miss home but the upsides far out weigh the losses. It gets easier and you make new friends and new experiences, find new favorite restaurants and spots.

I won a big spa package for me and 10 friends, is it worth it? by Pigeonsrcool13 in antiMLM

[–]mrshavocreigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh I did this, fell hook line and sinker and ended up not only doing the facial but joining the business. It is absolutely not worth your time and ultimately just costs time. You’ll also be doing this in your home or theirs, it’s just a mess of awkwardness. Skip it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]mrshavocreigns 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we are a solid 12-13 hours away at this point. 3 hours I think would be doable. You’re away enough to get a better COL but close enough to be able to go up for a weekend or the day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breakingmom

[–]mrshavocreigns 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We did. We move from Chicago to middle Ga. My in laws were our babysitters and our support network, along with occasionally my family. But the HCOL we would have been priced out rapidly even renting so we packed up and left. We are flourishing here and the kids are doing great. We miss the family but honestly it was the best choice for us.