Sometimes. Puberty tends to make everyone really stupid.

I voted for the first option. I will not snark about my XH, so that's all I'm gonna' say.

I need a like button.

Vitiligo may be an autoimmune condition. I wasn't sure so I looked it up and apparently the cause hasn't been determined. People who have one autoimmune disease tend to have others, so that may be what you're dealing with. I don't think hidden parasites are causing your problems. Real parasites make you really sick. There are lots of parasite "cures" for sale, but they are scams.

This. I suspect my exH of having NPD. The divorce was final in March, but I still have monthly legal bills because my XH is always causing trouble.

OOPS. removed the quote. He has NO custody agreement at this point? Tell him to either go get the kids and move them into his place or move back into HIS home. And get a better lawyer. And start documenting everything he does for the kids and everything she DOESN'T do. Yes, he can get 50/50, but he will have to be proactive.

Look into local clubs/organizations that might have someone who can give a presentation. My mom is part of a sewing guild and they are required to do a certain number of volunteer hours. A photography club might have a person who would give a presentation. Are there any local artists who would come and speak? Do you have a toastmasters group in town?

It's so common in Italy that all children are tested. I seem to remember reading somewhere (but I can't find it now), that Celiacs in Italy are given a government allowance to help them cope with the increased cost of food, and they get extra time off work because of the time involved in preparing everything. I know that it's also common in the UK and there are lots of resources there, too. ETA: "It" being celiac disease. Also wanted to add, I told my DD who has severe food allergies (tree nuts and sesame) to Austria and Germany a couple of years ago. She had taken German in a high school class, and I took it in college. Between our broken German and their excellent English she was fine.

I'm so sorry. My former marriage counselor told me that he thinks my XH has a personality disorder. Most people have no idea. :grouphug:

My life really is pretty crazy right now. But I don't post about the crazy here. I have another forum I post on that is specifically for people who have that brand of crazy in their lives. They get it and don't think I'm making up stuff. I posted about it some on another forum that is made up of mostly former Sonlight users. People got sick of it and stopped responding/weren't supportive. My crazy is due to the fact that I recently divorced my husband of 25 years. Our marriage counselor finally told me that the man probably has a personality disorder. People who have been through a "normal" divorce don't believe/don't understand what it's like dealing with a crazy man. The latest is that he's threatening to take me to court to switch which weekends he has visitation. And he chose his weekends to begin with. That's insane. If I came on here whining about every new bizarre thing my ex does, y'all would think I was some kind of drama queen/troll. I wouldn't blame you, either. I think most people go through tough times occasionally and sometimes several things hit at once. For instance, there's a huge hunk of our country who just had an earthquake and now they're getting a hurricane. If somebody put that in a movie or a novel, they'd be laughed at for coming up with something so preposterous.

I had a hearing loss that was caused by otosclerosis. That's where you have abnormal bone growth in the middle ear. The teeny bones can't operate properly and everything sounds muffled. It is probably hereditary and may have been made worse by multiple pregnancies. I had surgery which corrected the problem. It's not the most common cause of hearing loss, but it could be a possibility.

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My pot seems to be working fine, but the maker is confused. I forget to put in the coffee. My 17yo got up and asked me why the coffeepot had water in it instead of coffee. Round two is nearly finished.

I have a friend who did that. She and her husband bought a farmhouse that had been in the family for many years. It was a huge drain on their time and money. They spent lots and lots of money on gas driving back into the city regularly. They were able to sell it to another family member and get out from under, but it was not a good thing for their family. Don't do it unless you plan to live your life out in that rural area and are able to spend the money on the repairs/upkeep/renovations. I have known several families who moved out to the country to fulfill their dream. They all imagined an idyllic lifestyle with chickens and various livestock and neighbors who were the salt of the earth. Instead they found that animals are a lot of hard work, people are the same everywhere, and they wanted their kids to have things that aren't available out there. Every. Single. Family. moved back to the city.

Sooze, I'm so glad you started this thread. I was puzzling over Tea and bOOks and carpet. Men in kilts I understand. I see that several of our posse have wandered over here.

If your child is in 8th grade now and you're thinking of sending him to a traditional high school next year (public or private) call the school now and discuss entrance requirements with them.

If it's packing, don't forget your toothbrush and something to sleep in. Someone invariably forgets underwear or socks. Never forget prescription medications and glasses/contacts. Almost everything else can be purchased there.

Do you need help with planning or packing?

I think it would be a great idea for someone else to address the envelopes. I have kids with writing issues, so I totally understand.

People who have 4 kids including a newborn have different needs from people who have 2 kids. I wasn't doing nearly that much when my 4th was just a few months old. Don't let her comments bother you.

Children that young don't fake it for long. They forget. I'd take him to the doctor ASAP.

If they arrive shortly, I would leave neutral feedback and mention that seller forget to ship books in a timely fashion. Be very, very careful about the time factor, though. If too much time passes you CANNOT open a dispute and you are out your money.

Often, when a couple is living together and the relationship is in trouble, they will decide to get married to make things better. It rarely works and usually drags out the break-up another couple of years. I suspect that's what is going on here, but your BIL is balking at making it legal. I would give them something that can be used up, like a restaurant gift certificate they can use on the vacation or bottle of wine.

There is probably an embarrassing reason why the ceremony is not taking place. They may be having problems getting someone to officiate, or getting the paperwork done. Is there any chance that BIL's divorce is not yet final? I would ask what is going on. I'd plan to wear the same thing I already had picked out and I'm not sure what I'd do about a gift. I have very mixed feelings.

I have had times when I thought a commented, but my post never appeared. I think I sometimes hit "preview post" but never actually submit the reply.