That sounds terrifying! I’m so thankful he is okay. Anne

Thank you! This is very helpful! Anne

How is the Rumba’s transition from hardwood to carpet? I have hardwood everywhere, but I also have carpets everywhere… Anne

I’m so sorry, Ting Tang. Praying for peace and comfort in this really difficult time. Anne

And now you can plan a great time for your family when your son & dil do come - It can be whatever version of special works for you and yours. Don’t put Celebrations in a calendar box! And I know its super hard the first time your kid doesn’t come home..

Solar outdoor tree lights!! May I ask where you found these?

I almost forgot about this one: When my children were young and my dh was traveling all.the.time, I needed meals that were (a) quick and easy, and (b) the children would eat. I called this vegetable Mac & cheese: Boil a large pot of water - throw in a package of frozen broccoli-cauliflower-carrots. Add the appropriate amount of pasta. Cook until done. Drain the vegetable and pasta, return to pot. Stir in enough grated cheese to make it taste good. Add Salt & pepper to taste. Sounds kinda weird but everybody loved it. Was it as good as the fancier Mac & cheese recipes? No. Was it WAY easier? Yes. 😊

So sorry to hear this, Katie, I’m praying now. Anne

Our family’s favorite Mac & cheese is from 365 Ways to Cook Pasta, and is similar to several listed above. Start with a roux, a pound of good sharp cheddar to a pound of pasta, top with lots of browned-in-butter bread crumbs. Yum!!

This.

My dh traveled randomly and extensively throughout his career. No question that it is difficult! Techwife’s comment about seeing his travel as normal rather than a problem is spot on!! One thing that really helped us was committing to have coffee together every morning he was home. (This was before FaceTime, zoom, etc. - I’m old! 🤣). The goal of that time was just to be sure we had some intentional time together. I would set the kids up with something to keep them busy for 10-15 minutes. I felt that the time together helped us segue into more serious conversation, and reconnect in the midst of his absences. Anne

Just seeing this now - praying for a really good recovery and outcome! Anne

I have a front loader that, for all the reasons people have listed before me, I will definitely investigate replacing with a top loader when it reaches the end of its life. I certainly wouldn’t recommend your ds replace something that’s working well. Anne

Praying for J, for your daughter and your family. Anne

What a jerk!!! Praying for better schooling options for A in the future!! Anne

Congratulations!! So happy for you!!

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you!! Anne

I’m so sorry, Jann - I hope you find answers and healing soon! Anne

I’m so sorry. This is really hard. (((Tiggy)))

Allow teen to demonstrate autonomy and exercise coping skills.

So happy for you, Melissa!!

(((Saraha))). Praying for you and your dh, and for your mil….

I second moving up the chain of command to your current realtor’s broker. I’m so sorry about all of this, Dawn!!!

I guess it will all depend on the definition of “some”!! 🤣

I use glass Pyrex for anything with a red sauce. Anne