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Post by mygigiscraps on Feb 8, 2019 2:05:02 GMT
My husband was recently diagnosed with Type II, and his mother has been Type I since she was 18 years old. Our doctor actually did explain that regardless of weight, you will NOT develop diabetes unless you have the genes for it. She also explained to my husband exactly what steps he needed to take to correct his problem. He'll always be considered diabetic now, but if he continues to do what he's supposed to, he won't necessarily have to be medicated for it.
The most heartbreaking thing is how embarrassed my MIL is that she is a Type I. When I met her, about 10 years ago, she told no one. She would sneak around to do her insulin injections, like she'd done something to cause it or should be ashamed to have it. At almost 60 years old, she felt ashamed of having a disease she'd had her entire adult life through no fault of her own!
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Post by mygigiscraps on Feb 2, 2019 16:03:56 GMT
If I am reading your post correctly, the social worker is also a man? So your daughter was bullied at school, then put in a room with two grown men, neither of whom is apparently advocating for her, and the original bully was present as well? Oh. HELL. No.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 29, 2019 17:11:04 GMT
I have one sibling, a sister. She has one child, a son. He was very much a lying, manipulative, and spoiled little boy. He got away with anything and everything, even speaking disrespectfully to our grandmother. The day he did that, I spoke up. He ran to tell his mommy, and my sister got extremely ugly with me, then didn't speak to me for almost a year. Over the years, I have watched as he has been allowed to have his way, even as they all know he's a compulsive liar. My parents even lost friends who couldn't stand to be around him. He in his 20s now, and is no better.
I have every sympathy for your situation and I do understand what it feels like. But the worst part of anything you've said is that your mother and sister basically ganged up against you and became closer because of a rift with you. That says a lot about what kind of mother you have.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 25, 2019 12:13:02 GMT
Bluebell is my absolute favorite, followed by the fall Apple Cider one.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 22, 2019 18:21:36 GMT
It's Colorado down here, every time it plays. I saw them in concert also, and it was Colorado then. Sorry, kid. Mama is right!
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 14, 2019 1:17:37 GMT
Definitely the O'Keefe's! My daughter has battled bleeding chapped lips for years. She finally tried it last week and they're actually healing.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 10, 2019 16:50:54 GMT
Oh, and let's add Giada deLaurentis to my list. Her 82 teeth bug me. I do not mind her smile......but can't stand looking at her boobs all.the.time. Really? You don't smear Vaseline on your teeth and put on a push-up bra to cook dinner? Shame on you. Mine is Ree Drummond. Yes, the Pioneer Woman. I really enjoyed her first two cookbooks and will even admit to buying a couple of her kitchen items at Walmart, but once I started reading her blog and seeing her on TV, she's like nails on a chalkboard.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 10, 2019 2:56:03 GMT
OMG, that is hilarious! This should happen to every single man who attempts any form of assault on any woman or child EVER.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 8, 2019 9:52:22 GMT
I bought that bowl because I could not get the hobnail bowl I really wanted. It is beautiful! I am shocked by the price. I paid $99 Cdn for it from the Bay. It almost never happens that something is cheaper in Canada! Chris The Kitchenaid hobnail bowl is just under $100 on QVC.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 7, 2019 2:20:43 GMT
This would go over about as well as fishnet stockings in the choir at my house. We'd be doing all the grocery shopping, etc together until he understood how much it really costs.
Yes, there is only so much to go around. I understand that. But I don't see that amount of money going very far for that many people. Honestly, you both need to sit down and do some meal planning, then make a trip to the grocery store and see where you are at with expectations from both of you.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 7, 2019 0:03:53 GMT
The entire situation is just heartbreaking. Doesn't matter what color the shooter was, or the victim. A child is dead. Nothing will bring her back so that she might live up to her potential in life. Nothing will ease the suffering of her family. I wish we lived in a world where color was the least relevant part of a discussion. Maybe one day we will.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 6, 2019 16:09:43 GMT
Get yearly blood work. Find a great doctor, and make it a priority.
Buy stock in Apple.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 4, 2019 11:20:34 GMT
I'm going through a divorce and I'm considering changing back to my maiden name. I don't have minor children so it won't be a hassle in that way. But what about all the other stuff... licenses, teaching certificate, bank info, credit cards, social security card, etc? I really don't want to keep going by my married name though. Can anyone give any advice on how it went for them? Was it worth it? Cindy Worth every penny and every single moment of my time.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Jan 1, 2019 2:07:36 GMT
The entire free world has seen her goodies. Evidently Kanye was under the assumption that Drake was under a rock for several years while Kim's cat was out of the bag, so to speak?
The situation simplified seems to be that Kanye West is batshit crazy.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 30, 2018 20:40:46 GMT
But, but, but...is it possible they are trolling your husband? Knowing he would tell you the name? And you would be shocked and appalled. And they are having a good laugh at you thinking they are naming their precious baby girl Pickle? Maybe her name is really Deanna and they put the Pickle on there so family would sneak a peak and freak out? Poor little Pickle. This was my first thought. Something about them being careless enough for your husband to sneak a peek is, well, less than kosher.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 29, 2018 15:21:47 GMT
My ex husband is an idiot. No, really. I don't say that lightly. He has pickled his brain with alcohol, became abusive shortly into our marriage, and I only deal with him when I absolutely have to. I'm very non-violent, but when it becomes necessary to speak with him, I use every bit of self control I possess to keep from beating him until he stops twitching. That being said, his maternal grandmother has dementia and is in her mid-90s, but still remembers me and asks about me at every holiday function. Drives him bonkers, according to our oldest daughter. I have the highest admiration for those who are able to have a good relationship with their ex.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 29, 2018 13:18:37 GMT
Check for a salvage grocery store in your area. We had one here for years. Salvage sometimes actually means surplus. I used to get restaurant surplus from their frozen section all the time. Things like Applebees's wings would be sprinkled in with frozen veggies and such. We really didn't miss eating out with occasional treats like that at home.
Also, do a bean night at least twice per month. We love dry beans jazzed up in different ways.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 28, 2018 22:47:55 GMT
Makes me want to buy a guest house to put them in. And maybe the above -mentioned wine.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 28, 2018 22:43:09 GMT
What kind of bells and whistles come with a dryer? Well, the latest craze is those steam dryers that require a water hookup, for example. I also don't need mine to sanitize, have an option for adding clothing while it's running, or have wi-fi/app access. I use the manual steam function on mine all the time, no water hook up necessary. By that, I mean I toss a wet bath cloth in my cheapo dryer with whatever clothes need the wrinkles steamed out. Lol My set is a very basic Kenmore.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 19, 2018 0:35:54 GMT
My husband wants to buy a new car for my Christmas gift. I have explained repeatedly that the tag is outrageous and will be due in December every single year. Please just let me coast through until February, when I'm not snowed under with gift buying and property taxes.
And yet I continue to get calls from car dealers. Ugh!
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 19, 2018 0:28:04 GMT
I haven't smacked the shit out of my ex-husband while dealing with holiday visitation schedules. Jerkwad has the same damned court papers that I do, and yet...
I'm expecting a medal.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 18, 2018 4:20:35 GMT
Girl, you don't want to know how many pairs of shoes I have. That. I love me some boots and shoes. No matter how big my ass gets, the shoes still fit. I also have an entire craft room stuffed full, and some general craft supplies in a separate she-shed. I don't feel an inkling of guilt over any of it.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 17, 2018 23:36:12 GMT
Oh. My. God. I am absolutely belly laughing at this story! That is one fugly cake, and I know it wasn't funny at the time, but I almost peed myself reading about it.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 16, 2018 19:02:35 GMT
That is certainly a tough one. As much as your SIL might complain about her daughter, well, she's still her daughter. My response would be something along the lines of "That sounds great! It'll be like old times, with all of us working together. Is it possible to do it at your house this year? I am having issues with my oven."
This avoids the infestation issue. As for the daughter being dirty and contaminating the food, that is avoided by taking a few ingredients over and only doing a small amount of your regular baking there. It's worth the price of a little butter, flour, and sugar to not potentially cause a rift, especially this time of year when everyone is under extra stress already.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 16, 2018 3:59:08 GMT
I'll tell you another little secret. People like your mom will shit on the person who does the most for them and have nothing but praise for the ones who do nothing for them. A thousand times, this! Happens in lots of families. Let your sister pack her shit and move in for the next 8 months. That'll change her perspective.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 14, 2018 4:02:24 GMT
Combine their gifts by giving them a restaurant gift card and movie tickets.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 14, 2018 3:57:12 GMT
I am so sick of people hiding behind religion to justify being ignorant asshats.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 14, 2018 3:47:11 GMT
She's a nitwit. Let her pay for her own baby stuff. I am also willing to bet that by the time that kid is 5 years old, the only time she'll be using that kid's entire name is when she's good and pissed with him. Lord have mercy, you just cannot do a damned thing with stupid, can you?
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Post by mygigiscraps on Dec 9, 2018 21:33:46 GMT
I highly recommend the Eversewn machines. The company is owned by the grandchildren of the family that owns Bernina. The Eversewn machines are metal inside and not plastic. They stitch beautifully.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Nov 30, 2018 12:24:44 GMT
Yes! We do an entire day of party food, refuse to travel, and we wear pajamas. Christmas is totally laid back in our family.
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