Hmmm. I don't believe I've ever wanted to punch someone or something. Maybe? I'm more of a thrower. As an adult, I have twice emptied the pots and pans cupboard and thrown each item, as hard as I could, out the backdoor. Then I took a deep breath and retrieved them. I recommend this method over hitting something or someone.

That sounds awesome.

I could have written this whole post except having a boyfriend buy tampons for me :001_smile: . I'm also wondering how other moms have approached this....particularly with a young teen that looks like she'd rather gnaw her own arm off than continue a conversation about menstrual products! I think I may buy her a sampler pack of cloth pads and casually hand it to her. No talking. She knows I use a Diva and I told her there's a learning curve involved. She quickly said, "No" and looked out the car window :001_rolleyes: .

Holy cow. They have a GoFundMe that has had more than $32,000 donated.

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:grouphug: This will be my second. Last year was very hard. I don't necessarily know how I'll feel on Sunday, but I'm feeling OK right now. I know how grief can sneak up on you, though. Last week it was a birthday card from grandma that my daughter found while cleaning her room. We both shed a few tears.

My son has been using this tent for all his Boy Scout camping trips for the past 2 years. We waterproof it 1-2 times/year. Less than $40 :001_smile: . http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000007822-Sundome-2-Person-Tent/dp/B004J2KDH0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430866488&sr=8-1&keywords=coleman+two+man+tent

I'm going to sound like a real ogre, but if I were the seller, and I received a letter, I'd be annoyed. Sorry! In my eyes, it's purely a business transaction. Your seller may not feel the same way. I hope it works out, whatever you decide!

My mom passed away 2 months before what would have been my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. My in-laws celebrate 52 years this year. Dh and I will have 21 years this month. :iagree: Both of our parents' marriages, despite existing for 50 plus years and counting, are/were very, very unhealthy. We have made conscious choices in our own marriage to NOT follow their example.

SO cute! We got our Toby from a rescue 7 years ago!

Yep, this happened to us as well. We accepted the offer with the Atlantic roaring in our ears on the Outer Banks :001_smile: . The folks at the Hampton Inn were wonderful. They faxed our paperwork and gave us a high-five!

I love being married. I can't imagine not having a partner in this adventure. We complement each other with our strengths and weaknesses. He truly is my better half.

While not knitted, I just crocheted this throw for a dear friend that started chemo. It is rectangular and would be very simple to make a knitted version. Lion Brand Homespun came together beautifully. It is soft and washable. She loves it and I love that I was able to make something useful for her as she faces the biggest battle of her life. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waterfall-throw-crochet

I think it's a little weird. Dh and I like some of the same music, but we have a lot of differences, too. His tastes are probably more "indie" and I'm more eclectic and all over the map. We've both introduced the other to songs and bands we wouldn't have known about otherwise. I like him to hear songs that really affect me. Sometimes he just smiles and nods :001_smile: . I have strong reactions to music. Tearing up during my kid's piano lesson when that certain note is hit? Yeah, that's me. We both like driving alone so we can blast the stuff we like, but I don't feel protective of *my* music.

Last night there was group of Baltimore moms interviewed on CNN about this mom. They all agreed she did what she had to do. One of those moms ran an after school program at the high school. She said that when the riots broke out, she had 16 kids with her and was frantically texting their parents that they were safe and with her....then she wondered aloud, "Why they didn't text me first, I have no idea". That really struck me.

:iagree: Completely. Her son was in what could have been a life or death situation. I have no idea what I would have done to get my son out there, but it may have looked a lot like that, and i have never hit or spanked him.

Great post! It is SO rare to find the bolded, but we lucked into one. We had a very hard time finding a rescue that was willing to work with us when dd was just over 1 year and ds newly 3 years. I understood the reasoning, but it was frustrating. We knew we were good owners, but how can you prove that to rescues that have to take in dogs from crappy owners every day? Finally, a rescue gave us a chance with Molly, who will be 13 this fall! We never allowed the typical bad toddler behaviors mentioned above, but I know crying alone can stress some dogs. Molly is mellow with a capital "M". Her foster mom was thrilled she was going to a family with young kids. She said she had never had a more mellow puppy in her long life fostering dogs. Molly's personality has remained the same. I don't know what we'll do when she's gone :crying: .

Pretty interesting to see what I said about dd 5 years ago! I can give an update :001_smile: . Dd is now 13. She is outgoing and very actively involved in music and sports. People still think she's shy, but we've come to understand that she is simply quiet, not shy. She's attended several music and arts camps and excels at them. On a recent application, her music instructor noted for the camp committee that she is "quiet, but confident". That is her, in a nutshell.

I bought The New History of the World used. http://www.amazon.com/New-History-World-J-Roberts/dp/0195219279/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1430005447&sr=8-4&keywords=the+new+history+of+the+world+by+j.m.+roberts I already have SWB's HOTAW and HOTMW. I figured I could look everything over this summer and see what best fits our needs.

Thanks for posting! I just bought both :001_smile: .

I think that's a great price for a Kindle Fire. Well worth the money. I actually like the Kindles with ads. There have been some really good deals on them, including the offer for a $19 Kindle Paperwhite. I scooped that up and it's my favorite Kindle for reading.

My hair is to the middle of my back, thick, wavy, and very, very fine. I think breathing near my hair causes it to tangle. My mom did cut it all off when I was about 7 because I would brush the top of it and let the hair underneath become a massive dread lock. When it grew out again, we always braided it at night. What works for me now is using a wide tooth comb after showering and using Infusium leave-in conditioner. Still, my hair tangles throughout the day.

And one thing leads to another, because now when I hear the Thomas theme, I associate it with this.

This can be difficult! We had the same thing happen last year. They went scattering, but between the 4 of us, we were able to round them up and put a little piece of fencing over the nest until dusk. The trouble with leaving it out is that they struggle with maintaining body temp without their litter mates and the bedding. If it's warm where you are today, and you keep a close eye that no neighborhood critters bother it, mama may usher it back, but I think I'd try popping it in the nest, if at all possible.

I have been certified as a wildlife rehabber. If you can, please put the bunny back in the nest. Mama doesn't care if you touched it. You can find a lot of good information here: http://www.wildlifehotline.com/welcome/mammals/rabbits/baby-bunnies/ Baby bunnies are notoriously difficult to rehab (they can literally be scared to death), so the best place for them to be is in the nest. Good luck! We have a dopey bunny that puts her nest under our crab apple tree every stinking year. I have to cover it during the day so cats don't get at them. She never learns....or she just expects my help now :001_smile: .