I remember bawling in the grocery store before my twins left for college when I realized that the sell by date on the milk didn't matter because they would be gone before any of the dates.

Big hugs to you. I was sad when my oldest left for college, but it ripped my heart out when my twin sons left for college three years ago. I still get emotional every time they leave Raising kids is so bittersweet.

I love FB to keep in touch with friends and I belong to a lot of homeschooling groups there. I also like it for news and local events. I do find that I am unfriending more people and dropping out of more groups and it makes me feel better. Less time is wasted and less negativity in my life. But I can't see leaving FB - just making it smaller for me.

I never used them with my kids, but I don't see anything wrong with them if they are needed for safety.

We pay $77 a month for a 75 minute class once a week. The coach is fantastic.

My opinion is that it's outrageous. We recently got ripped off big time by a dentist my son saw while away at college. He went to the dental faculty practice at a major university so I had complete confidence that he would get good care. Instead, I received a bill for over $1,000 (we have no dental insurance) for work that was unnecessary and poorly done. We brought my son to our family dentist when he came home from school and one of the fillings had already came out. They made a mess of his teeth. Our dentist is furious and I am too upset to be angry. I would definitely ask for the itemized bill. That is very high for two fillings.

Thank you! Taking the objective out for sure unless it seems necessary in the future for a specific application. :)

I have two sons who will be seniors in college this fall. They are updating their resumes now and one insists that he does not need an objective in his resume because it's redundant and a waste of space. I disagree. This started because the company my other son interns at asked for an updated resume. In this case, I don't know if an objective is needed because it seems like just a formality and he's not applying for a specific position. Please help!

Me too. I can't bake because I end up more than half of what I make. Yet, I have around 350 dessert recipes pinned and I have expired ingredients at home because I'm too afraid to actually make anything. For the OP, the dough can't have any calories yet because it's not a finished product? Go with that?

Keep busy so you don't focus on worrying! Gosh, this sounds like one of my sons as far as not planning with the snacks and getting out late...

This happened at our wedding, too, but I don't think there was money involved.

Wow, that is so incredibly rude. My MIL wouldn't watch our wedding. She stared at the side wall as if it wasn't really happening if she didn't see it. I didn't know this since she was behind me, but a few people told me about it after the ceremony.

It is so hard when they get older and independent! So much worrying and hoping it will all be ok. It's good that you talked about your concerns.

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This was our plan, too. We married when I was 19 and had our first child when I was 23, then twins when I was 26. Then my daughter showed up when I was 34. We've been married almost 30 years and still have childcare issues and parenting is such a big part of our lives/relationship. We adore our daughter and are glad she's here, but the surprise baby has definitely been hard on our relationship.

Not a dead issue at all. I appreciate your taking the time to share your experience! I am going to have to really concentrate on not being a fusser! I don't want to make her uncomfortable. Is a hug okay? I've known her for over 3 years (they've been together almost 4 years). We rarely see each other, but I always give her a hug when I see her.

We met when I was 18 and he was 21. Married when I was 19 and he was almost 23. We've been married almost 30 years and I can't imagine my life being any different.

When I met my MIL she was awful to me. She wouldn't look at me and wouldn't speak to me. After that disastrous first meeting she still made me feel so uncomfortable when I was around her. I think that made a big impression on me so I overcompensate by being very nurturing towards my sons' girlfriends. I don't think that I go overboard to the point of being inappropriate, but I do want them to feel accepted unconditionally.

Our pediatrician's office has signs in the examining room saying your well-visit will have an additional bill as an office visit if you bring up any issues that need to be examined. I have a similar problem - lots of weird medical issues that I am waiting for my annual visit to discuss. I'm hoping that I don't get charged extra.

I like the way you worded that. They are three hours away by car and I think they would just bring anything that she couldn't live without. In the past they did bring some specific items (for example, salad dressing) that they didn't want me to buy for just one use.

Thank you! Once again, I am SO glad I asked. I am a born nurturer and it is my nature to fuss over everyone. My kids tease me because I constantly ask, "What can I do for you?" I really needed all of this feedback about not fussing because I had no idea that I shouldn't do that. I am so grateful to all of you for helping me with this. I thought that having special foods here for her was super important.

I do have her number and could text her! I know she loves Diet Coke (that's really the only thing I'm sure of) so I will be sure to have that here.

Thanks so much to all of you! I'm so glad I asked. :) My son did just send me a message, but it wasn't very helpful. I think you're right that they are just rolling their eyes at my fussing. Thanks to all of you, I'm not going to ask any other questions and will just make sure we have enough variety here. And I'll try not to fuss too much.

Thanks! I would definitely feel that way if it were just my son, but I feel bad not having something I know his girlfriend likes since it's not her fault that he hasn't given me any ideas. But, like you said, I definitely don't want to "make it a thing."

My adult son is bringing his longtime girlfriend home for the weekend. She's stayed over before, but only overnight, and we've gone on vacation with her twice. Anyway, I have no idea what she likes to eat so I asked my son to just give me some ideas for breakfast/lunch/snacks/drinks so I can have food for her here that she likes (they live together). He didn't send me anything, so I sent him an email last night asking a couple of specific questions about her likes/dislikes. He still hasn't gotten back to me. I want to go shopping tomorrow and have no idea what to buy for her. I want to have stuff she likes here so she feels comfortable. I don't want to be a nag, but I'd really like some ideas from him. I don't want to harass him and make him feel like it's a pain to bring her home because I'm going to bug him about food, but it would be so easy for him to just send me a quick list and/or answer my questions so I can shop and have food for her. Is it wrong to pester him more about this or should I just make sure I have a variety of foods here for her and hope for the best? I am irritated that he hasn't gotten back to me but, as I said, I don't want there to be tension that causes him to hesitate to bring her home again in the future. Hope this makes sense.