I forgot to add that you should so HIPAA that PT, ita. Or, I suppose I shouldn't use the word should with someone who can break me with her pinkie, but you get the idea. HIPAA is such a pain in so many ways, you should at least be able to benefit from one of the few, um, benefits.

Sort of. It's not too nosy, but I'm just about to bail from work so I'm not going to be here wrong. I've been instructed to not get defensive so I just sort of take it without defense. It is true, that it's what she feels that's important, not details and I have screwed up a lot. Not really on purpose, but more from not knowing what exactly to do.

here long, not wrong

Stills from the long-suppressed Disney film "The Story of Menstruation":

Holy Crud! I think that's the movie we saw in 6th grade (circa 1968) If I recall, the boys weren't allowed to see it and all the girls were given Kotex boxes that we were supposed to discreetly place in our desks. We were also admonished not to open our desks needlessly that day... so of course we all had to open them several times more than necessary. I will have to ask my brother what film the boys saw that day.

Oh Gud, I'm so sorry

Aimee, don't get the Bitty Baby for her, wait until she's older and get her a regular American Girl doll. Or Coconut and Licorice. I can say we got our money's worth out of my daughter's Kit doll and alllll the stuff we got for her. She still "plays" with Coconut and Licorice even though she's 14. I think she still changes Kit's clothes every once in a while. But if you can't wait, there's going to be a new American Girl store at the Grove in April so at least you won't have to pay shipping.

EtA: ita, I agree with everyone. I know that your PT thinks he's protecting you, he stepped way over the line in contacting the krav center. I say a little reminder of HIPPA wouldn't hurt.

There's a new TV series on tonight called "Love Monkey." 9/8 central. CBS. Really.

Based on the novel "Love Monkey" by Kyle Smith.

Strength to you, Gud.

Aimee, don't get the Bitty Baby for her, wait until she's older and get her a regular American Girl doll. Or Coconut and Licorice. I can say we got our money's worth out of my daughter's Kit doll and alllll the stuff we got for her. She still "plays" with Coconut and Licorice even though she's 14. I think she still changes Kit's clothes every once in a while. But if you can't wait, there's going to be a new American Girl store at the Grove in April so at least you won't have to pay shipping.

She already has the BItty Baby. She got it for Christmas from my parents (although, let's be honest - from my mother. Who never gave me dolls.) and now I'm just looking at the clothes.

And Em LOVES her doll. When we ask her, "Where's your baby?" she'll go and fetch her and pick her up and squeeze her and give her kisses.

Edit: Em with her Bitty Baby. [link]

(And truth be told - *I* can't wait for the American Girl store to open in April!)

Nicole, the shoes arrived! They are *serious* heels, yo! I feel like a drag queen in them. Which is to say, of course, FABULOUS. I actually have no trouble walking in them. Thanks!

Em with her Bitty Baby

OMG that picture is tooo cute!

I see that your mom is adhering to the "Grandma code" too. That means that your child will get to do everything that was totally FORBIDDEN for you to do, plus they will get toys and stuff that you longed for but never got. I would have been killed twice over if I'd roller skated in the living room, but my kids? My mom let them roller skate PLUS ride their bikes in the house! I flipped out when I found out. Also? My daughter got an Easy Bake Oven when she was 7. It was the MOST forbidden toy when I was that age and longed for it. When we discussed these events, I got "well, they are my grandchildren"... gee, thanks MOM!

I have to admit that I opened all the American Girl stuff before we gave it to Allie because it was so fun. I'm sad that she's too old for American Girl now, because the store would have been a terrific place for a birthday party.

It is true, that it's what she feels that's important, not details and I have screwed up a lot. Not really on purpose, but more from not knowing what exactly to do.

{{Gud}} You are not a mind reader. None of us know what to do without communication. I see you trying so hard to provide a happy and safe home for your family. Relationships are tough but it can never be about what one person feels is important. Unless both parties’ needs and life objectives are being satisfied it won't work in the long run. Relationships don't have a chance unless both people are committed to making it work. Both halves of the whole have to hold the other's values in as high a regard as their own.

I'm sorry you are having such a hard time.

Teppy! There is no way I am asking for pictures of you in the shoes after the prior discussion; however, I must insist on seeing them in SF in May.

From Overheard in New York

Chick #1: So how was it?
Chick #2: It was bitchfabulous.
Chick #1: Awesome. So it was bitchtastic?
Chick #2: Nice! I like that one. Yeah, it was bitchtastic.
Chick #1: And the coffee?
Chick #2: Bitchalicious.
Chick #1: Hey, I just realized someone might hear us.

--41st & 6th