I'm shocked the manager isn't making this right and getting your iPad back to you. It's pretty shocking that they would be okay with the employee contacting / pestering you for information/access, but wouldn't at least e-mail a guest to inform them an (expensive) item was left behind. I wouldn't expect a hotel / motel to contact every guest who left behind something, but an iPad is over the top.

:grouphug: Sorry, my only free advice is to allow yourself to be yourself and do what you want while you are there. (My nightmare would be traveling with my mil, so you have my deepest sympathy.)

:grouphug: Many prayers :grouphug:

So cute! Will the coloring stay the same?

:grouphug: Thanks for sharing your update; I'm so happy the little one is doing well.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Some changes are so darn hard.

:grouphug: Some colleges (dds does) have on-line message newspapers and boards. You might see if you could get something printed or posted on campus or even make an in person visit.

Praying for the two of you. :grouphug:

You can't change her, but you can change you and your reaction to her. That of course doesn't mean you need to be rude, just put up some boundaries and remind yourself of who she is when you are spending time together. (Double remind yourself to keep a lid on your plans for any future activities if you want a little freedom. You could vague or give her false info, but that seems a little harsh and probably not necessary if you can set some boundaries.) Try to enjoy your summer. I've found that setting boundaries can be a relationship saver or an ender. The book(s) BOUNDARIES by Cloud and Townsend as really good resources at setting healthy boundaries.

I love our BodyBlade, and use it every single day; it's just so easy to pick up and use. (QVC had it for well under $100, I wanted to be able to return it if it was junk or never used.) I'm not sure if they come in different levels, ours is a classic.

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Congratulations!

Prayers for you, your dear son and his team at the hospital.

I admire their way of wording the invitation to request guests fund their dream fund. To be honest, I'm sick of shopping for gifts from store registries and dressing certain ways (like everyone is wearing certain colors); I'd rather just send money and be done with it.

Comments are often made to be provocative and shocking enough for the poster to get a rise out commenting without being deleted. I agree with the others, congratulations and try to ignore the donkey-bums. So many people post without thinking, because it's just so easy.

Sending prayers... :grouphug:

Terrible. I second or third getting his picture and vehicle number / picture. He sounds unstable and potentially fixated on you or your child.

prayers... :grouphug:

Adorable. Congratulations.

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:grouphug: Hard decision, but better for your boy and the dog in the long run. (Please be very honest when you return him and explain in detail your experience with the dog and your son.) The best home for the dog may be one without children. When you are ready to look for another pet, consider scheduling over night or week long visits in your home with potential dogs. For young children, I would tell them we are pet sitting vs. seeing if a dog is a good fit. (Lots of kids really, really want a pet to stay and overlook or hide behaviors that should be noted.)

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:grouphug: prayers :grouphug:

:grouphug: prayers :grouphug:

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