I would put the 20yo with the older boys and the 19yo back in the den. It's the only thing that really makes sense to me.

No. The closest I've come is getting coffee. However, I do go on twice yearly momcations with 2 friends. That's my recharge time.

Yes, one class. In the fall. I think this sounds like a great plan for us both. Finish strong!!

I am a little too far, but I have a friend in SC who could be my gopher. I do have a question- you recommended an oceanography book awhile back. Do you still have it? Also, can you remind me of the title?

Super timely discussion for me, as well. Our original plan was for dd to go to school this year (8th grade) and for me to begin a more full load. Not quite full-time, but close. I started back last year, mostly with online classes. I'm hitting the end of the road as far as online class availability. It looks like dd is now going to be homeschooling for one more year. Neither of us really wants to, but it's the best decision in our current circumstances. I already dropped one class that I had on my schedule. I'm still wondering if I should drop another. As it stands, I'll have about 11 hours out of the house each week, during school hours. She's a total self-starter, but that still feels like too much alone time. Some of that will be in spent in classes, but I'm not sure that they classes are going to be the best fit. It feels like I'm putting her in them for the schedule factor rather than how they benefit her. I don't know. Someone above posted about her husband's resentment of his mom back-burnering his homeschooling. That resognated with me. I'm really afraid of crossing that line into neglecting her needs for my own ambitions. I felt great about the balance last year. Online classes rock. I don't feel so great about spending 3 days a week out of the house, even if they're only part time. Just writing it all out, I'm leaning toward dropping another class. I want to finish well. She's been a joy to teach and I don't want to close it out by abandoning her.

How about Benny's Mama? I know you have other kids, but he's kind of the star of the show!

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We've done it a number of times and it's a mixed bag. One family we had a great time with the first time, but the second time the husband was in a funk and it wasn't as fun. But we're still great friends with them, no permanent damage done. It works best if you stay flexible and if you have your own space to retire to.

I just got done spending the week at the beach. Bikinis are all good, but I would be happy to see less butt cheek. This new up the butt style is not my thing.

I would start using a pill box to reduce the risk of dropping pills. If they give you an early refill, it'll probably be a one time gift, so you'll need to stop hemoraging pills.

Timely blog post (language warning). https://hittingthetrifecta.com/2017/07/11/this-shiplap-is-killing-me/

These are the people that buy McMansions.

As much as I hate nextdoor, this type of situation has played out a couple of times in our neighborhood. I do think it's a great way to keep our young drivers in check.

Have you talked to the family he's staying with? That would be my next step, then the police.

My friend posted one of those "on this day" photos the other day and I realized every single person in it has since moved out of the state we took it in. Time marches on!

There's only one case, and it was in PA. In most states, qualifying for Medicaid, SSI, or other government benefits prevents them from being able to pass the bill on to you. For right now, I really don't think you need to worry about that. As for the burial, please don't feel obligated to do the viewing and embalming if it greatly increases your cost. She doesn't care. She thought she cared, but in this moment, she truly doesn't. Do what you need to do to care of her grandchildren.

Go over and talk directly with the caregiver. The dog needs to be leashed when outside, period.

I must have missed your earlier posts about this. Please enlighten me! What do you cook using this method, mostly meat? I'm all ears.

Dh sealed our garage floor back in FL, and let me tell you, wet flip flops and that floor did not go together. I nearly killed myself more than a few times. We now have a 1-car garage which houses stuff and dh's motorcycle. No cars. My van wouldnt even clear the door. But it's ok because our weather is pretty friendly.

I would call tomorrow morning, just to be safe. I bet she'll start turning the corner tomorrow.

Option D: drive directly to a west coast beach :-). Of your 3, I would bake.

http://mcmansionhell.com/post/149284377161/mansionvsmcmansion

I wonder, if the realtors copyrighted their photos, would that prevent her from using them? I found her blog earlier this year and love it.

The subtext might be that she said no, but dad said yes.

I think you were right, but now I would let it go. I would not call the police or cps.