And now my boy's in love. All hearts and flowers. But, doesn't it freak you out that she used to change your diapers? I mean, when you think about it, the first woman you boned is the closest thing you've ever had to a mother. Doing your mom and trying to kill your dad. Hm. There should be a play.

Angelus ,'Damage'


Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess  

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.


meara - Dec 01, 2019 8:20:55 pm PST #14219 of 30019

Is there a Korean spa anywhere near her? Those usually have lots of hot tubs and various mineral-infused rooms and don't need to have touching, though may need nakedness?


Sparky1 - Dec 02, 2019 12:02:49 am PST #14220 of 30019
Librarian Warlord

House cleaner or handyman time to help her take care of things she can't get to? Chef made meals for her freezer? Add hair and make up to mani/pedi? Personal trainer time?


Theodosia - Dec 02, 2019 1:26:09 am PST #14221 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Car detailing, if she has a car?


Sophia Brooks - Dec 02, 2019 1:46:00 am PST #14222 of 30019
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

Would she like one of those relaxation/immersion things? If she is like me, the real gift would be setting the darn appointment up for me.

Nigel sent me a nice note, and thus the end, for now, of my theatre career. But now I have more time, and I might get to start working on standardized patient scenarios at work


sj - Dec 02, 2019 4:06:06 am PST #14223 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Food delivery gift cards are always nice.

ltc is already cranky about no school. It's going to be a long day.


Jessica - Dec 02, 2019 4:18:57 am PST #14224 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

ltc is already cranky about no school.

I bet she's not as cranky as I am.

(It's very slushy/icy here and I completely agree with the decision to close, but WHAT THE HELL AM I GOING TO DO WITH THESE STIR CRAZY KIDS ALL DAY WHEN I'M TRYING TO WORK)


sj - Dec 02, 2019 4:36:03 am PST #14225 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Jessica, I'm sorry you have to work. I don't know what I'm going to do with this kiddo, but it may involve teaching her to do laundry.


Jesse - Dec 02, 2019 5:24:33 am PST #14226 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I said something to a coworker this morning about how four days is just enough time for me to get really into the groove of not working, and she was basically like, "FOUR DAYS IN THE HOUSE WITH KIDS THANK GOD SCHOOL WAS OPEN TODAY I'M SO HAPPY TO BE HERE!"

Stay strong, parents.


lisah - Dec 02, 2019 6:27:38 am PST #14227 of 30019
Punishingly Intricate

sj, I think teaching her to do laundry is a great plan!


Jesse - Dec 02, 2019 6:33:12 am PST #14228 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Also that! At least she can work on identifying colors (or however you sort laundry!), if she can't reach the dials on the machines....

I can already tell I don't want to do any work this whole month, and yet, people keep asking me for things! Meh.