f) sell them on ebay?
g) pass them along to the underpants gnomes in return for a cut of future fortunes (if they ever get step 2 worked out)?

I'd go with a).

I'd do A.

Everything I'm posting today is just making me look like the biggest misanthrope/avoider-of-human-interaction EVAR

I read your take on mingling at parties to be that you'd mingle, not that in lieu of sticking with your SO, you'd hide behind the potted palm and get to know the clam dip better. So that's social.

f) sell them on ebay?

I was gonna suggest this, too. (Of course, "sell it on eBay" seems to be my answer to everything these days, so take that how you will.)

I'd do A if I were feeling nice, D if not.

I'd put the laundry items that fell onto my balcony, into a bag, and leave the bag in front of their front door or on the stairwell.

I'm a heathen who thinks adults with kids should occasionally do adult things without the kids.

That can be tricky time-wise.

And money-wise and sitter-wise. We're lucky if we get out once every other month together.

Raquel, I'd be DYING to try e. But a sounds best.

Cashmere, you forgot, "And energy-wise."

Scott and I are fortunate, in that both of our mothers are willing to babysit if we need them. There are plenty of non-expensive things a couple can do together, without the kids. There's nothing wrong or expensive about packing a bag, and having lunch or supper at a park, for example. But we're darned tired.

Morning, all. I just got off the phone with my cousin, who is like my little sister. She had a miscarriage a couple of weeks ago and is feeling very down. I feel for her and wish I could meet her for coffee and give hugs, but we are both too busy this morning. Sometimes it feels like everyone in the world has fucked up priorities, you know? Anyway, poor K.

aw, man, GC, that really sucks. Hugs to your cousin. And you!