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Post by Mel on Feb 11, 2020 15:21:36 GMT
I think it's depended on the reason. I remember when I had my hysterectomy I had people in and out. I've always been alone at night. When I've had babies, I usually had them in the room with me at night so I could feed, etc. If I needed rest I'd have them taken to the nursery and just brought to me to feed, etc.
When SO was in the hospital a couple of summers ago, I was there all day every day. Once he was stable, I felt more comfortable leaving for a bit to get food, shower, etc. I didn't stay at night, but could have been there in a matter of minutes.
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Post by Mel on Feb 7, 2020 20:08:59 GMT
I'm so sorry this happened!
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Post by Mel on Feb 5, 2020 21:02:39 GMT
Oooooh I am FINALLY actively scrapping again and this would be perfect!! Yay!! I can't wait! It looks like the 6-8 weekend is the majority, so is that for sure the dates?
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Post by Mel on Feb 4, 2020 17:25:08 GMT
They have assured us (in Iowa) it was not hacking or anything deliberate.
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Post by Mel on Feb 4, 2020 17:23:32 GMT
I haven't read the other responses but here's my .02... Have a book, sheet, special matting around a big photo (or 2 or 3) sitting around the photo boards... encourage people to share a special memory, a story, something they learned from him, etc. Then, later, in private with the family, you can read them. You could also have sheets of paper on the tables and a basket for them to put them in. That gives the family something tangible and you might "hear" some stories you didn't know, and it gives the writer a way to share something with you all.
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Post by Mel on Feb 4, 2020 14:09:55 GMT
I haven't seen a 30% off in a bit but here's a 15% POLAR15
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Post by Mel on Feb 3, 2020 19:42:09 GMT
Life is too short to not be happy!! Good for you!! Congratulations!!
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Post by Mel on Feb 3, 2020 19:40:16 GMT
I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs & prayers!
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Post by Mel on Jan 31, 2020 15:19:26 GMT
We like all of the LiveGF stuff at Aldi(DD especially likes the GF frozen chicken nuggets) except the tortillas!! Bleck!! Mission makes a GF tortilla that is VERY good though. I like the Walmart brand Pastas, the cook up better than the Aldi ones. ALL of the Schar brand breads, bagels, cookies, etc have been good to us. "Enjoy Life" sweets are all pretty good.
DD has Celiac so we've tried out a lot of stuff in the last 4-5 months!! LOL
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Post by Mel on Jan 22, 2020 22:20:21 GMT
I'll be watching this thread. I was really bummed about SG stopping as well!! I LOVE how they go together, the sketches, pics, etc. I do have a HUGE hoard of them so I'll still have some to work from but it's not the same as getting a box of goodies every month!
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Post by Mel on Jan 22, 2020 15:14:59 GMT
So it can be pages OR cards?? I'm really trying to get more consistent with scrapping again but I don't really want or need to make anymore cards for a little while. LOL
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Post by Mel on Jan 22, 2020 15:07:39 GMT
I'm trying to get back to actively scrapping again now that my space is pretty well set up and reorganized! Maybe I'll pop in too!
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Post by Mel on Jan 22, 2020 14:36:56 GMT
LavenderLayoutLady I almost wrote mulberry paper too. I still have a lot of my paper and still look for it. Mulberry paper is so pretty and elegant. @kendramage OMG Do I ever remember the great Menard's deals on Cricut cartridges. At the time my city did not have Menards. I lived vicariously through all the Menard's threads. You were all so lucky. Menard's still has Cricut items around the Holiday season. One of the model scaling forums I read the guys are always grabbing Cricut Explore's during Menard's Black Friday sales. Other trends mentioned- Tags- Forever and ever with me. Paper Piecing- I will love it for life. I think I do at least five paper piecings a month. Deco Scissors- Still use mine. I will give myself a nod. I am good with them. I can make some fancy borders. Technically I do a lot too... I just use my Cricut to cut it all out instead of my Xacto knife!
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Post by Mel on Jan 16, 2020 16:38:47 GMT
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family & friends of your MIL.
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Post by Mel on Jan 15, 2020 20:14:18 GMT
Last night's ep was a nice "ease" into the rest of the season. I'm not so sure about the Kate/Toby/baby Jack storyline though. What's up with Toby anyway? I thought the Kevin thing was a little too good to be true. Had to laugh about the "hall pass" thing though! LOL I agree - the Kevin storyline is too far fetched. I do like Sophie though and hope she stays around. The Toby/Kate/Jack storyline is getting old and too drug out. It seems like forever we've been knowing something was going to happen and yet..nothing is really happening. The Rebecca storyline is predictable. And the Kevin story? I dont even know what to predict. I do think whatever is going to happen is going to be a big focus this season though. DH was watching it with me and he wondered if the intruder wasn't really there but Kevin imagining it and having some sort of mental crisis. Not sure I think that is where its going, but we have known that Kevin is struggling with mental health, so who knows! Did you mean Randall?
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Post by Mel on Jan 15, 2020 19:23:36 GMT
Last night's ep was a nice "ease" into the rest of the season. I'm not so sure about the Kate/Toby/baby Jack storyline though. What's up with Toby anyway? I thought the Kevin thing was a little too good to be true. Had to laugh about the "hall pass" thing though! LOL
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Post by Mel on Jan 15, 2020 19:17:55 GMT
Hoping and praying for good news!
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Post by Mel on Jan 14, 2020 17:01:23 GMT
I don't generally give cash, even if I do have some which is very rare. I do offer to buy them food, a meal at McDs, a few things at the store, whatever. I don't think I'd offer to buy alcohol or tobacco products though just because of the nature of those things (addiction, public intox, etc).
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Post by Mel on Jan 9, 2020 14:31:15 GMT
Congratulations!!
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Post by Mel on Jan 2, 2020 16:16:47 GMT
I would absolutely want to know if it was my business. As others have said, how many people who don't "know" her has that person turned off? I hope she takes it well and makes a change...
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Post by Mel on Dec 30, 2019 21:04:17 GMT
I loved "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate
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Post by Mel on Dec 11, 2019 21:49:28 GMT
I'm about >< close to not shopping at WM anymore. They moved all of the shaving, makeup, face wash, and nail stuff (basically the "beauty" stuff) into a locked & guarded area. I KNOW that makeup and nail polish, etc is easily stolen, and likely they do lose a lot from that, but shaving cream? Really? Now we have to go into a locked area to get a can of Barbasol? If I chose to pay for it "up front" that's fine, but it has to go into a locked little case like how they do games/movies, and taken to the front of the store where you have to go to them and tell them that you have such and such, they walk it over to your register, THEN they unlock it and let you scan it or have it scanned. Nope... not worth it... Target is close, they'll be getting my $.97.
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Post by Mel on Dec 10, 2019 17:46:49 GMT
If there is a box to check, I usually leave it blank. I guess I don't really care one way or the other if I'm called Miss, Ms, Mrs. I am divorced but still use my married name so I'm called Mrs. more often than not when any "title" is used.
I was raised, and taught my children, to use Miss First Name, when addressing an adult woman who might want to just go by their first names. For instance, in preschool, most teachers just use first names because some last names are hard for the kids. I added "Miss" to the front, just as a sign of respect. Miss Marjie, Miss Patty, etc.
I know it's good manners but I don't like to be called "ma'am" LOL
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Post by Mel on Dec 10, 2019 17:29:05 GMT
I'm one of the odd ones that love topics/discussions like this! It's so fascinating to learn how different we all are not just in our geography but customs, etiquette, etc.
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Post by Mel on Dec 10, 2019 14:27:08 GMT
I've thought about one of these for my SO but I'm afraid "one size fits all" won't be true when it comes to us... we're both pretty "hefty" folks! LOL
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Post by Mel on Dec 10, 2019 14:23:02 GMT
I got so mad during the Olympics (the last ones? two ago? I don't remember!) when a woman won silver in diving and then her boyfriend proposed to her during the medal ceremony! What a jackass!! And now that I've thought of that incident again, I'm off to Google to see if they actually got married ... I hope not ;P OMG I think I remember that. What a tool. Did they?? I do remember that... not sure when it was either though. LOL My first husband proposed "romantically" with a little set up but we were in private when he asked. Although, a LOT of people knew he was planning it, I found out later. LOL Public proposals are not for me either!! This time I've hinted at wanting a ring for Christmas. This will be my 3rd year of disappointment (I'm ready for it because I don't think he'll do it at Christmas for a lot of the reasons above). He told me last year that he was "scared". We've been together 4.5 yrs and lived together (no judgement please!) for 2. I understand his fear but I hope I have proven that I am NOT his ex-wife (yes, I know I have, j/s). Anyway... I do hope that when he does it he thinks to have someone one there to take pics. LOL We've talked about it and agree we really don't want a big wedding, etc. so I expect we'll just go to the courthouse and do it and THEN tell everyone.
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Post by Mel on Nov 15, 2019 21:13:01 GMT
I'm still scratching my head and wondering WTH?! Although I will admit, I'm finding that this sounds SO much like someone who used to work here!!
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Post by Mel on Nov 15, 2019 20:46:13 GMT
I would be furious if I found out they paid the lady to make the cake. If they asked her to donate the cake, I’d be put out that they didn’t ask me first, but I might accept their explanation that they didn’t want to ask me to donate a cake on top of what I’m already doing. I would make it clear that as a curtesy, they should always talk to me first before seeking donations of baked goods. I’d also tell them they shouldn’t ever accept donations from an unlicensed baker All of this!! ^^ I'm interested to know the reasoning as well...
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Post by Mel on Nov 15, 2019 20:41:10 GMT
I am so sorry! We lost a furbaby to cancer last summer. It sucks!
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Post by Mel on Nov 8, 2019 16:55:32 GMT
Ok... so after reading most of the responses, I don't really think permission slips are needed either (or a spiral notebook hehehe).
BUT... and I am assuming that you will be doing this just because you seem like a pretty responsible parent... make sure you know ANY medical issues OR medication that the kids who will be going with you need. My DD has epilepsy. She really SHOULD NOT drink because of her condition and the meds that she takes to keep her seizures in check. SHE knows this. Is she responsible enough to take care of herself? Yes! But in the heat of the moment, I could see her throwing caution to the wind "just this once". Just be aware of that part, kids are still kids, even if they are adults. LOL
Have fun!
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