Well, the chore board experiment is going okay. One of the four chores the kids picked is done, but my daughter was out most of the day so that's actually not bad. I knocked off nine chores and have seven left, but I will probably have to punt on four or so because my wife needs my help for work stuff tomorrow.
Lindsey: Why--why did you... Lorne: One last job. You're not part of the solution, Lindsey. You never will be. Lindsey: You kill me? A flunky?! I'm not just...Angel...kills me. You...Angel... Lorne: Good night, folks.
'Not Fade Away'
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.
Gudanov - Jul 29, 2017 8:03:35 pm PDT #14614 of 30002
Coding and Sleeping
msbelle - Jul 29, 2017 8:06:28 pm PDT #14615 of 30002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
You did 7 chores and 1 of your kids did 1? That is not very good distribution. I am sorry if this has been asked before but does your wife do chores? I remember you saying she drives the kids places.
sarameg - Jul 30, 2017 4:13:02 am PDT #14616 of 30002
Got home at 8 am. Didn't sleep much. Coming down with a cold.
Was hoping to go to the pool, but I need sleep more.
Jesse - Jul 30, 2017 4:45:30 am PDT #14617 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Redeyes are the worst.
You did 7 chores and 1 of your kids did 1?
He did 9! I haven't done 9 chores this month. Although I did just start cleaning out the spare bedroom in anticipation of some friends staying next weekend. I'm over it already.
Facebook etiquette question: a family friend (friend's parent/parents' friend) just puts birthday messages on her own wall. Do I tell her that's not the best way???
Tom Scola - Jul 30, 2017 4:50:56 am PDT #14618 of 30002
hwæt
Jesse, I'm afraid that is too late to save Facebook from the uncouth rubes.
Jesse - Jul 30, 2017 5:28:47 am PDT #14619 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
You're probably right. RIP, Facebook.
Gudanov - Jul 30, 2017 7:55:13 am PDT #14620 of 30002
Coding and Sleeping
I am sorry if this has been asked before but does your wife do chores? I remember you saying she drives the kids places.
Well, this weekend she hasn't, but she's been working on her business so that's understandable. During the week she did go grocery shopping and I think she did dishes a couple of times. Unfortunately, I'm helping her with business stuff today which isn't much fun. When I misunderstand what she wants, she gets pretty angry so I just try to not make assumptions and not talk much.
Connie Neil - Jul 30, 2017 8:42:57 am PDT #14621 of 30002
brillig
I have a customer called Dean Longbottom. I want to ask how Neville is, but he's probably sick of it.
Atropa - Jul 30, 2017 9:22:47 am PDT #14622 of 30002
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
When I misunderstand what she wants, she gets pretty angry so I just try to not make assumptions and not talk much.
Gud, I know I've said this before, but I have to say it again: that is not how a partnership works. Your wife should not get angry when you misunderstand what she wants. In relationships with different communication and thinking styles (like, hello, my own), both partners have to work at making the communication work.
You deserve to not constantly worry that your wife is going to be angry with you.
WindSparrow - Jul 30, 2017 9:36:08 am PDT #14623 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.
Facebook etiquette question: a family friend (friend's parent/parents' friend) just puts birthday messages on her own wall. Do I tell her that's not the best way???
I'd wait until she says something about "how come no one says thank you for birthday greetings on Facebook?" and respond with the explanation that many people may not see them because she posts them on her own wall, and instructions on how to post on someone else's.