Posts by shayinme

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Hello all! Its been a crazy month, my baby boy just left for school 2 days ago...I am emotional, cannot believe he is in college. People often think that because he has lived with his Dad that his going away to college won't impact me...

Hugs as well. I am the Executive Director of a small non profit and while that sounds glamourous and I have a masters, fact is bartending would be more lucrative. I have days where I really grapple with my choice of career, love the work...

Definitely see if there are any school supply giveaways in your area, I run an after school program and I am running the drive in my area. Or call the local food pantry and see if they know where you might be able to locate free supplies.

Quote: Originally Posted by UrbanSimplicity A hot wash is a good idea, and also a long hot dry. BUT "leaving stuff out" doesnt help. Bedbugs burrow IN as opposed to say, a cockroach, that scatters when...

Thank you so much. You captured exactly how I feel and what I am dealing with. Having kids so far apart in age its hard to be present for them at the same time. Especially when my son wants to open up (you know how older ones are it has...

Quote: Originally Posted by choli That's why cabs exist. I agree. I was carfree in Chicago when my son was young and in an emergency you either call a friend or grab a cab. We aren't carfree but car lite...

My boy is off next month as well. He was able to arrange to bunk with his best friend so in some ways that is making things easier. His BFF is a sophmore and transferring in from a larger school so he knows what to expect and has shared...

Quote: Originally Posted by eilonwy Bean liked to wear pink when he was little. I don't just mean a pink shirt every now and then, either. For his fourth birthday he got to choose a new outfit; He chose pink corduroy...

Just popping in to say hello! I have been easing up on my internet usage and discussion boards have been one of the first to go, though as a mod here I do pop in from time to time. Welcome to new members of the tribe . I am just...