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Comments (10)My kitchen in Detroit was so small it was crowded with two people in it. So I always wanted a bigger kitchen and now I've got one. Not too big, just right. We have natural stone countertops and floor. They're beautiful, but a pain in the butt to clean. Wouldn't mind having my old linoleum counter & floors again lol! But mostly I've usually wanted less. I used to feel overwhelmed by all the space in my large house and all the stuff that needed to be cleaned, stored, and maintained on a regular basis. Moving to Guatemala has certainly simplified my life. Now the only material things I want are a bathtub (we have only a shower) and a fireplace. Mayvbe someday I'll get them. But if not, that's OK too. At least I have my bigger kitchen!...See Moreso I did a bad thing lol I missed yal!
Comments (1)haha! Growing up, we spent a lot of weekends at the lake fishing. Meal times were a big deal. Anywhere from half a dozen up to 20-30 people would come out for a fish fry, breakfast, etc... There was a standing rule: You complain, you cook! Let me tell you, every meal was the best we'd ever had! LOL Bet that friend only makes that mistake once! :-)...See MoreI want to make sure I say the right thing for in-law visit
Comments (23)I had a similar problem with my MIL after the birth of our DS. But in retrospect I think a lot of it was my DH fault. MIL would call DH to let him know what her wishes were for our family during her visit and not wanting to rock the boat or maybe not knowing better he would agree. Then he'd tell me and I'd say no because.... Then he'd feel caught in the middle. I blamed her, she blamed me and DH was miserable. DH and I discussed it and he agreed not to agree to anything until we discussed it. It has made all the difference. That said she's still a strong force with her own ideas of how things should be. When she came to visit when he was 2 weeks old she told DH she would sleep on his bedroom floor to take care of him all night. DH thought that was a great idea so we could both get some sleep. NOT!!! Not sure what he was thinking anyway since I was breastfeeding. Huge fight! Also when I would let her hold DS she wouldn't give him back when he cried. So I had to go take him from her. Then the next time she held him and he started to cry she would literally run away from me so I couldn't take him. She'd even go outside of the house (IMO) so I couldn't hear him cry. She also camped outside of his room so when he woke from his nap she would be the one to get him up. At 4 months he'd scream everytime he saw her because like it or not she's not the one he wanted when he woke up from a nap. UGGGG I was very protective of him too (which I think is natural when they're young) and her behavior drove me crazy! Not to mention that she kept accidentally calling herself mom when she talked to him. Now he's two and he can spend as much time as he wants with her because now when he wants me he tells her "No, I want mama." And she tells him "Grandma is as good as mama" but he still runs to find me. :) Just a suggestion but as long as your DH is on your side can't you just be aloof and say "our lives are hectic and it's not a good time to visit the cabin" and leave it at that. I would never have thought you could get away with that but my husband does it all the time! And if they push he just gets a stern tone to his voice and say "It's just not a good time." You don't owe them any more of an explanation. Then let your dear husband take it from there if necessary. They really are his problem to deal with....See MoreI did a HUGE 5.1.1 re pot today and wanted to share and ingredients
Comments (66)Hobby, how THOUGHTFUL of you..That made me smile. You made my morning. I miss those storms so much and I am in love with the skies, clouds and any storms I could ever see. Is that little 'greenhouse' still standing? My goodness, I can see that lifted up like the house in the Wizard of Ozz! You are surrounded by such beauty I could only dream of)..Lol you should invest in lizards..They are good at keeping bugs off our trees..lol Laura, lucky you too))) Figinshawaii..Either you like FIGS or Hawaii or both, but welcome. Pip, thank you for your e-mail. I got to read it but for some reason could not respond last night but today I will try and e-mail back) Mike...See Morewednesday morning
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