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Post by jenjie on Jun 1, 2022 13:42:42 GMT
Great pictures! The closeness of your family shines through. Thank you! It’s been a long time coming but we’re getting there 🥰
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Post by jenjie on May 31, 2022 16:29:20 GMT
Fantastic pictures! Thanks for sharing. I hope Logan and his date had a fun time. They did! 😊
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Post by jenjie on May 31, 2022 16:28:17 GMT
Wonderful photos and poses! He is so tall now! Yes!! He loves it. His big brother, not so much. 😁 His date is wearing 6” heels!
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Post by jenjie on May 31, 2022 15:00:33 GMT
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Post by jenjie on May 30, 2022 14:45:49 GMT
Congratulations!! Agree with what’s been said here. Also is dd having a bridal party? If they are in the area, get it touch with them and you should all collaborate together.
Your friends can help too. We are currently putting together a shower for bff’s dd, this is the second one I’ve helped with for her. Having a great time doing it. I didn’t need to do anything for my DD’s shower except provide a guest list, her girls did everything. But bc the groom’s family was from out of state, it was up to me to facilitate the rehearsal dinner. This is where friends stepped in and helped me.
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Post by jenjie on May 30, 2022 2:22:27 GMT
Merckens chocolate wafers are much better than Wilton's. The dark chocolate is very good. I used this brand when I was making molded candy shapes for custom decorated cakes. Amazon carries it. Thank you! Do you need to add anything to it?
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Post by jenjie on May 29, 2022 18:31:12 GMT
Bump. If you haven’t used Wilton Pro, which brand do you like for dark chocolate?
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Post by jenjie on May 29, 2022 18:27:19 GMT
Congratulations! And yes let’s do it!! 🥰
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Post by jenjie on May 29, 2022 18:25:27 GMT
After reading the other replies I realized that I forgot the most important feature of the Apple Watch.... the "find my phone" button! lol. I use the heck out of that feature. Also the ability to take a photo from your watch, after you've set up your phone, is fun. I don't use it a lot but have enjoyed it when I did. Yes to both of these! I love using it as a camera remote. And yesss always FIND MY PHONE. Paying $10 for cellular might be worth it. If I could put my phone down and leave it down, my productivity would increase.
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Post by jenjie on May 29, 2022 13:24:19 GMT
I just got one last month. The watch technically has it’s own phone number, but not a working number. I can wear my watch out for the day and not bring my phone, and I will still get calls and text messages as if I had my phone. It is very handy to be able to do that! Previously, I think your phone had to be writhing a certain range to be able to do that. Are you paying for an extra line for it to be able to do that?
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Post by jenjie on May 29, 2022 13:23:35 GMT
I ❤️ My apple Watch and really thought I’d never want one. If you are on the same cell line (mine is) you have to have your iPhone within distance in order to make calls and use the apps.
I use the watch face that has multiple apps showing. Love it. I can see what’s next on my schedule for today, click the calendar icon to see everything I have for the next few days. It’s simple to set alarms and timers.
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Post by jenjie on May 29, 2022 12:25:38 GMT
I’m so sorry. She sounds like a wonderful woman. Love that you chose the raggedy Ann doll.
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Post by jenjie on May 29, 2022 12:16:14 GMT
Has anyone used the Wilton Chocolate Pro melting wafers for chocolate fountain? I need to order for a bridal shower (friend’s dd). If so, can you tell me what flavor of chocolate it is? She would prefer dark chocolate and neither the bag nor amazon specify.
Thanks!
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Post by jenjie on May 28, 2022 14:58:45 GMT
I wanted to love Perbelle. I loved it at first but now It’s just ok for me. I guess I don’t have as many color concerns as the women who have sent in videos. I mostly use it to spot treat under eyes. I was hoping it would camouflage wrinkles, but no. It’s too light for me to wear alone so I do need a foundation on top.
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Post by jenjie on May 28, 2022 14:54:44 GMT
I think most of you know how grateful I am for good nurses and techs. You ladies deserve all the appreciation and then some! scrapmaven so sorry you were hurting so badly. Thankful you were in such good, compassionate hands.
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Post by jenjie on May 26, 2022 21:38:58 GMT
I haven’t been watching the case, but I will admit to watching clips on YouTube here and there. I’m just here to say Camille is a powerhouse! Also, again I haven’t been paying attention, but are the other (male) attorneys being called by their first names? I’m guessing not. What are our thoughts on this? Not just the peas but in the YouTube comments too. What are our thoughts on this? My opinion is that she’s the only lawyer being called by name at all. She’s the attorney making a name for herself on this case. She’s the one people are talking about. No one is calling the male attorneys anything because no one is talking about them. Not seeing this as a man vs woman respect thing in any way, shape, or form. That’s great!
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Post by jenjie on May 26, 2022 20:21:20 GMT
I haven’t been watching the case, but I will admit to watching clips on YouTube here and there. I’m just here to say Camille is a powerhouse!
Also, again I haven’t been paying attention, but are the other (male) attorneys being called by their first names? I’m guessing not. What are our thoughts on this? Not just the peas but in the YouTube comments too. What are our thoughts on this?
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Post by jenjie on May 26, 2022 14:53:59 GMT
Ugh that’s too bad. It’s frustrating when more things get taken away. And they’re good for you! My cousin and I were chatting recently, and she brought up that most fruit has started to cause oral problems. Her Dr told her to pop the fruit into the microwave briefly and it would cause the breakdown of whatever is causing the problem. She microwaves for about 15 seconds and can eat fruit again. Really! Wow! Thanks for sharing!
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Post by jenjie on May 22, 2022 22:57:03 GMT
I agree with everyone here. We went to dinner for Fred’s first birthday after he passed. Do whatever feels right for you. Bake the cake. Eat the sushi. Watch one of his favorite movies. Gary will never not be your husband. You can certainly still call him that. You’re not being disingenuous. If you were to get married again or begin a relationship, it might be wise to refer to him as your late husband or something… don’t know, I’m not there yet. I wore my rings as long as it felt right. For me, that was 5 or 6 years I think. Last year I wore them on my anniversary and took them off again. Thank you, Jen. I'm not up to referring to him as my "late" husband yet.... Maybe one day. As far as a new relationship, that won't happen. (I know, "never say never"). I can't top the best, and I was spoiled by our relationship (as you and many others had "the best"). Besides, Gary said he'd haunt me if I ever got married again. He said it seriously, but I'm not sure he meant it. I can't see myself ever having another relationship.
As far as the wedding rings, aww, you touched my heart. Gosh, I thought that I was being mushy still wearing mine. You had a real love, and I'm sure that you still felt better wearing your rings. Hugs to you, my sweet friend!! xoxo
Yeah I thought I would never take mine off, but I would like to meet someone. It would be (more) complicated if I was still wearing my rings. Also I wanted to offer it when dd got engaged so I wanted the taking off to be on my terms. I don’t call Fred my late husband. I may say he passed. I made it super weird with this new couple recently. They thought this guy joe was my DH. I said no. “We saw you with your heads together…” I haven’t seen him in a long time and was showing him pics from DD’s wedding. Anyway I said “my husband has been with Jesus almost 7 years” instead of just saying he passed. They were very kind. When we talked another time, they asked something about Fred and “since he’s been with Jesus” or something along the way I referred to it.
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Post by jenjie on May 22, 2022 21:29:37 GMT
I agree with everyone here. We went to dinner for Fred’s first birthday after he passed. Do whatever feels right for you. Bake the cake. Eat the sushi. Watch one of his favorite movies.
Gary will never not be your husband. You can certainly still call him that. You’re not being disingenuous. If you were to get married again or begin a relationship, it might be wise to refer to him as your late husband or something… don’t know, I’m not there yet.
I wore my rings as long as it felt right. For me, that was 5 or 6 years I think. Last year I wore them on my anniversary and took them off again.
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Post by jenjie on May 22, 2022 12:19:35 GMT
Ugh thanks! We love JIF at our house.
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Post by jenjie on May 20, 2022 15:14:33 GMT
You do know how to tell a story! 😂 so glad he is none the worse for wear.
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Post by jenjie on May 20, 2022 8:55:59 GMT
Sometimes meat + cheese. But this week its Siete Grain Free Mexican Wedding Cookies. OMG they are addicting. Have you tried their churro strips? 😋 I’m going to try the cookies!
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Post by jenjie on May 16, 2022 17:48:37 GMT
jeremysgirl - My mom switched to paper plates exclusively the last few years of her life. Before that they were only for cookouts or when camping. It is not uncommon to hear in the Fiesta threads here that the plates are too heavy for some with aging/arthritic hands too. I posted this in another comment before I read yours… I shared a while back about my friend who had a stroke that landed her in assisted living. When she moved into her independent apartment I bought her a beautiful set of dishes. She is loving cooking for herself and she’s posting pics on Fb. Her food is always on paper plates. I wonder if the plates are too heavy or it’s too unwieldy to remove them from the cabinet. I’m debating whether to ask her bc I don’t want to put her in an awkward position. BUT if she doesn’t plan on using them I don’t want her to feel obligated to store them in prime storage space.
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Post by jenjie on May 16, 2022 17:44:32 GMT
We used them when we had a brand new baby .. we were so overwhelmed and looking for ways to simplify any tasks not related to keeping our little one alive. (Today is said little one’s last day of high school 😭) Otherwise, we only use them when we’re hosting a big gathering. Similarly I did use paper plates, or thought about it, when I was dealing with chronic fatigue symptoms. Oh and when we had Covid. Otherwise I use them just for BBQ and large gatherings. Edited to add rest of comment to a more fitting post 😁
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Post by jenjie on May 15, 2022 22:20:54 GMT
Yes.
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Post by jenjie on May 15, 2022 14:29:09 GMT
Outside of the special need requirements, one of my friends shared this. Maybe someone can use this information.
Moms looking for formula: I’ve never seen Aldi’s brand out of stock yet. They sell the generic forms of Similac Pro Advance and Enfamil Premium Infant.
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Post by jenjie on May 13, 2022 15:29:38 GMT
Exactly!! Knowing is half the battle... preventing it is the other half. I hope the come up with a supplement or something to give to babies/kids who have the enzyme present. If not, while it will bring comfort to those who's baby/child has died from SIDS, how does this really help prevent deaths? Well, you have to know what the problem is to determine how to prevent it. This is a huge step in the direction. Yes! From the article: “In the study, the researchers wrote, “This finding represents the possibility for the identification of infants at risk for SIDS infants prior to death and opens new avenues for future research into specific interventions.” As the cause is now known, researchers can turn their attention to a solution. In the next few years, those in the medical community who have studied SIDS will likely work on a screening test to identify babies who are at risk for SIDS and hopefully prevent it altogether.”
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Post by jenjie on May 11, 2022 10:16:44 GMT
Can you give any specifics? I am working with a therapist but I feel that she is not giving me constructive ideas. I'm telling her about me and she just keeps saying that I'm normal in my grieving and I'm handling it well. And I keep asking myself if what I'm feeling is just normal right now. Like is it too soon to not feel like I have a headache all day and my body is exhausted. I'm hanging in there, but I'm struggling to work a full day. I start off OK, but by 1pm, I'm on the struggle bus. I'm sleeping 10 hours a night. I can't seem to crochet or scrapbook or cook or play my guitar or read. I just feel like I'm wandering around my house doing nothing all the time. I can't seem to make myself do anything. Now, with that said, my loss was less than 4 weeks ago. My loss was a child. I guess I'm just feeling like I'm having trouble putting one foot in front of the other right now but I'm surviving it. Is that normal? Should I look for a grief counselor and dump my therapist? First of all, there's no "normal" path for grief. But you lost a beloved child 4 weeks ago - you are in active mourning. I'll be honest with you - you will likely feel like you are "just surviving" for a long time. Extend yourself some grace. If you had a friend who was going through this, what would you tell them? When my mom died, I didn't read a book for a year. An entire year. We were avid readers and always talked about the books we were reading and I just lost my "reading mojo" as I put it. And it happened again after my dad died - something about concentrating on a book, making a commitment to opening it and staying with it just seemed impossible to me. Take it easy on yourself. I think grief counseling with a group of people who have lost children might be really helpful for you, if there's one near you. jeremysgirl I agree with everything peabay said here. Group counseling will be helpful because you will see you’re not the only one who feels the way you do, you’re not going crazy… these things are going to ebb and flow. At some point You’re going to start feeling like you’re coming back to life, and then you’ll be shocked when the bus runs you over again. It sucks. There is no way around grief, no way to avoid it. I tried. All you can do is go through it, but understanding some of what you might expect and having someone walk it out with you can help.
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Post by jenjie on May 11, 2022 4:42:06 GMT
So kind! I’m sorry about your cat.
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