Small talk Limp handshakes People who get too close to my face when they talk to me

We just scored big at our local goodwill-type thrift store! Worth a shot if you've got one close!

I am going to leave my other armpit alone - it's only slightly painful during a certain time of the month & in a swimsuit I'm just around family, so no biggie. If things changed, grew, or became very painful, I'd have it taken out. For now I don't want to deal with the hassle, cost, or recovery. I hope yours stays the same too :)

They never did an ultrasound on that one (I have had an ultrasound on another one closer to the breast). I think because it had characteristics of a lipoma and they recommended removing it anyway, they didn't do one. The doctor knew it was bigger than what could actually be felt because of the fatty bulge that would protrude from my armpit when holding my arm out to the side. (It seemed like the fat was about the size of a large grape) I always felt it when I was laying down, so the bean-size was all that I was able to feel.

What I could feel on the outside was about the size of a Lima bean - what they took out was the size of an egg. I had no idea that it was that big inside. I wouldn't have surgery if it was cosmetic - the cost would be too painful. But, if the pain or nuisance was worse, I'd contemplate it.

I had a fatty lump under my right arm removed. The doctor said it was cosmetic really, but because it was the size of an egg, he could classify as 'needs to come out' basically. I had a drain for a week or two & am still (after 15 years) numb at the incision scar. I have one under my left arm now that has been there for 11 years or so. I don't want to deal with the surgery, drain, or mess, so I'm just living with it. I think a compassionate doctor would classify it differently if it was unsightly?

We used Lightning Literature - both British and Medieval

Pork chops - I saw a video that my husband says is fake, but I can't shake it, so no. Never. Mushrooms Hummus Olives Brussels sprouts Glorified rice - my mom makes it Asparagus Cherries

I interpret it like it's similar to "My kid is an honor student at .....". Kind of like a grandma's brag book, but she'd love to tell you in person about their accomplishments?

I'm right there with you. Although I don't attribute mine to burnout, I just feel like I'm in a funk. Empty nest is looming, my purpose as a teacher is done, uncertain about what to do with my time - job, volunteer, etc. :bigear: :lurk5:

In your shoes, I'd say 6th grade. Strength in independent reading & comprehension and spelling are so valuable. I might consider it a year where we get stronger in those areas AND beef up our science and history subjects. It's not uncommon for a 12 year old to be in 6th grade, especially with an August birthday.

Oh yes, there is more to the story, but for the sake of not rambling I didn't go into details. We continued in the same hs group for 3 years after the play-date, and the mother continued her rude, standoffish behavior. Not just toward us, I'm guessing it's just her nature. In high school years, her dd was in the same sport as our oldest dd, so we would see each other at competitions. She made a comment at one competition asking 'How did you make your daughter so fast?' - I realize that you can't hear her biting tone or sarcastic spin, but it was there. After that she would just snub us at future competitions - make eye contact and look away, with a unpleasant look. I am not petty, I don't read into situations to make things more than they are. With what interactions we've had, I was just very surprised at her 'happiness' to see us. And when her first sentence to me is 'Now we can carpool!' it seemed like because we would be helping her, it was to her advantage to be nice to us. 'Too little to late' was my knee-jerk reaction. After letting it sink it, I'll wait and see if the girls even interact with each other on campus. It's a huge school, so they may not even run into each other.

I completely agree with this. I think our dd would be more comfortable riding with someone she knows less (or without this history), but we'll see how the first semester plays out.

Oh geez - now THAT would have been awkward! Lol!

Yes, my brain has already started stock-piling reasons why not. Let me add: I would not be opposed to carpooling IF an actual cordial relationship or friendship did happen.

So, no seniors in our town have decided to go to our dd's college of choice this coming fall, although there are several that she has seen on the FB page within an hour radius of us or so. At orientation, dd and I were walking down the hall and a woman grabbed my arm. She smiled like we were long lost friends. About 15 years ago we were in the same homeschool group, but she was always rude, standoffish, and snarky. Her dd was not social, although we did invite her over for a play-date once because I felt bad that she was kind of an outcast & I wanted to see if my dds could be a friend to her. I heard nothing after that play date, the mother did not become less rude, so I just let things fade naturally. They were in our homeschool group for about 3 years before putting their dd in b&m school. Anyway, they live about 20 minutes away. The mom was so excited to see us there BECAUSE we could carpool!!! What? I smiled politely, said hi to her dd, asked what her major was & said we had to scoot to a session. Icing on the cake - The second day my dd saw her dd in a building & smiled and waved. No reply or returned greeting. DD's college is about 5.5 hours away, so yes, carpooling would be nice, BUT I really, really don't want that to be an option. Now I feel like the rude one. I think I'm looking for a JAWM, but also any BTDT???

Yep to all of the above. "Kay, you're having trouble respecting our rules. It's time for you to go home now, but you're welcome back when you can follow them."

No demi pointe shoes here. Just a beginning pointe class on regular pointe shoes.

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Woohoo! I remember checking ours & seeing that....and being cautiously optimistic ;) Happy for you!!!!

I am so sorry for the loss of your son....Prayers for your family.

Oooh, ^ that's good!

DreamWorks Prince of Egypt or Joseph King of Dreams movies? They were our dc's favorites!

We had to send a link to the sender so they could upload the letter on their own. This wasn't for the Common App; we don't have experience with that.

Mrs. Dash seasonings on everything? We even starting using some of them on fish because no one needs extra sodium these days ;)