I would in a noticeably loud, but kind voice tell the child that we do not hit at play group, and take her by the hand to momma and recommend a minute to calm down before returning to play. I would also verbally model how to handle the issue with the child and mom. You know, hitting hurts. it's okay to fell angry, but we don't hit...we use our words. (I want to say, that I wouldn't do this with a first timer, but you mention this is getting to the group.)

:iagree: But one man could rent a room, or small place easily for less money.

:grouphug: No real advice, but I would allow myself to focus on the hospitalized child and take a break from homeschooling. Two weeks isn't that big of a break imo. I think read-alouds are always a great option and very little stress on care-givers not in the hs loop. Videos and other electronic lessons/options are also easy. Museums, nature walks, and visits to other local attractions are fun. The grandparents may have awesome skills they can pass along. Have you consulted with the friends and grandparents on what they would prefer? You might even ask the kids. (I'm not sure of what ages we are dealing with. My high school student would not want the year to go one day over the schedule and would probably plow through alone, but when he was younger... :driving: ) Huggs :grouphug: I hope all goes well.

I'd let it go for now. I know plenty of moms who don't allow their pre-k children to visit without accompanying them. Don't take it personally or worry about getting a direct answer; that would be putting her on the spot and might spoil the relationship you do have.

Off the top of my head, I think I would also consider staying put and putting the money into have dh come home a lot, and taking a number of vacations with him and the children.

Op on the oatmeal vs. bagel breakfast. (I just checked and one serving of oatmeal has 4 g and a cinnamon raisin bagel has 9 g) Anxiety or controlling are difficult to live with for family members. I agree with reading up on Boundaries and then have a good discussion with your dh and set some limits before things spiral out of live-able. If he would agree to counseling of any kind, I believe it would benefit everyone. If he won't go, consider seeing someone yourself who will offer support.

Wow, I'm shocked that was a pediatric practice. I've been encouraged to sit in with mine during extractions. We did have one very large office here that never invited me back, (they din't prohibit it). We now use another smaller practice. I'm happy you followed your instinct and didn't sign/agree to their conditions.

:iagree: pretty much with the ladies, but have experienced a super expensive vet (non-emergency-emergency) and they were cr@ppy and super expensive. They really, really wanted me to purchase their super expensive insurance policy. The place was rec'd by our pound/HC that had picked up my dog, ran her micro-chip and insisted she be vaccinated that day or they would not release her to us that day. (Her rabies were due, she had an appt. with our regular vet 5 days later, but it was there way or they kept her in doggy jail; it was late in the day and our vet was closed btw. We had no choice but to pay the fee for scanning her microchip ($95 ) and take the appt. with the vet that day.)

Op if you want a text reply, try ending your text with something like...text me back. :coolgleamA: And try to phrase questions as yes / no answers.

:grouphug: Op... This is one of those season times in your life and before you know it, you will likely find yourself with lots of time for self indulgence. Btdt, over and over. I've been lectured to about my lack of self love and the dooming of my marriage. (Big shrug, I've been married for decades now and at least that one has been dropped from list.)

I remember a wall covered in feathers. Blech :001_tt2: I'm totally allergic and that show just geeved me out.

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It Cosmetics is available at Ulta. I love it btw, full coverage, lasts all day and even has a sun screen (a block not chemical) that works awesomely on my sensitive skin.

Lovely!

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Goodness, that is so sad. So sorry.

Is there a contact number of person you could check with?

:grouphug: Many ministers, priests, and local clergy offer free counseling; most of them do not require you be a member. Your doctor's office might be able to recommend local no costs options for counseling. A local or on-line support group might be another option for finding support.

Our community college has a two year culinary program here too. I would be comfortable encouraging her dream and continue with her academics in case she changes her mind. It doesn't have to be all or nothing.

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Prayers for Frank, his wife and you and your family.

Please take my neighbor's beagle :w00t: . He barks around the clock non stop at anyone, or anything. (It doesn't really sound much like barking, more like a donkey/sea lion sound that carries.) One thing I look forward to in winter, is the quite after they close the windows and keep him inside. Please no tomatoes, I think they are adorable and used to think I would enjoy one. He also runs away all the time and has high anxiety. If they leave him home with the windows open he barks until they return. (If the windows are closed, he still barks, but we can't hear it so much.)

I would find some chores to allow the teen to earn the money.

:grouphug: Hopefully no one else will get it. (I would sanitize the bathrooms like crazy and other things around the house like door nobs and switches.) Confront if you like, but I would chalk this up to lesson learned and not count on her in the future to accept your requests.

You know, I have a mmil and have had to deal with this issue for years. Try discussing this with your dh and encourage him to talk to other men on his desire to meet his duty to his mom. It might help to get neutral input for him and open his eyes a bit on how to love and honor his mom, but also his wife and kids. Everything doesn't have to be 100% her way. (Get a big old lock for your bedroom; she sounds just lovely. :smash: )