Timelies all!
Brought the car in to the dealer for an oil change this morning. Now I have the rest of the day free.
Hey, if it means I don't have to read any more, woo and, might I add, a big hoo.
Xander ,'Sleeper'
Natter 75: More Than a Million Natters Served
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Sheryl - May 13, 2017 6:09:11 am PDT #11340 of 30002
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
flea - May 13, 2017 6:47:12 am PDT #11341 of 30002
information libertarian
I am so discouraged with my kids. Dillo just makes everything so hard for everyone by being stubborn and quick to take offense and completely unresilient. He's like a human Grumpy Cat. And Casper is easy to deal with the vast majority of the time and sweet and cheerful but is now failing two classes at school, and not because they are too hard, but because she is not doing the work. I think she just masks anxiety really well and has decided she is stupid. I feel like I am barely getting by myself and I have to unfuck the rest of the family as well and how am I supposed to do that?
WindSparrow - May 13, 2017 7:00:54 am PDT #11342 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
That sounds more than discouraging, flea.
Dana - May 13, 2017 7:02:01 am PDT #11343 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I can't offer advice on the kids, flea, but I think almost all of us often feel like we're barely getting by. I'm sorry it's not concrete advice, but maybe it helps to know that you're not alone?
Steph L. - May 13, 2017 7:22:25 am PDT #11344 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I can't offer advice on the kids, flea, but I think almost all of us often feel like we're barely getting by. I'm sorry it's not concrete advice, but maybe it helps to know that you're not alone?
Yeah, I also can't offer advice or empathy on the kids, but I can attest to the fact that it feels horrible and overwhelming to feel like you are the only one doing the emotional labor of unfucking your loved ones' shit while at the same time feeling swamped by your own shit.
Laura - May 13, 2017 8:49:14 am PDT #11345 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Ugh, flea! I know this one. My mom told me repeatedly that we can't want for our kids, they have to want for themselves. Much easier said than done, but true. Other words of wisdom from mom, this too shall pass. Another one that didn't really help. I'm sorry.
-t - May 13, 2017 8:50:53 am PDT #11346 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
(((Tommyrot))) I hope the airline steps up and comes through for you. Or gets you on a different airline with no trouble. What a pain.
(((flea))) I'm sorry, that sounds really hard. I am not a parent, but I think as long as you are not actively fucking your kids up (and it seems like you are not) you are doing pretty well! Also, Casper sounds like younger me which makes me think ADHD might be a suspect.
Lemon meringue ice cream pie sounds amazing.
Following the recipe except for changing a couple of things = following the recipe, Jesse. I have had that conversation with my mother many times When she gives the recipe for something and has to run down what she actually does that is different.
Jesse - May 13, 2017 8:59:05 am PDT #11347 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
That is my mother as well!
Speaking of mothers, all I have is good wishes for you and yours, flea. Rough times.
hippocampus - May 13, 2017 10:12:56 am PDT #11348 of 30002
not your mom's socks.
So many hugs, Flea.
WehaveaDog
Laura - May 13, 2017 10:17:12 am PDT #11349 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Puppy!!!