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Anonymous wrote:I have a question I hope someone can help me with:
Is it OK to try to sell things here on DCUM? I do have a few valuable (with proof of authenticity) things, that I would like to sell. Ebay takes out too much of a percentage, and takes too long.
Think: high end purses and jewelry.
What I have, I'm sure someone would like to have. They were gifts, most not even used. Is it OK to try to sell stuff on this website?
I have luck on local FB sale sites. Easier than Craigslist and Ebay, IMO
Anonymous wrote:NOVATransplant wrote:Sounds like they wanted to see their new grandbaby and you couldn't be bothered to check your phone. Sorry, you sound kind of bitchy
Bitchy for taking a nap? WTF?
No, the part for kicking them out of your house. They now feel that they need to clear it with your husband before they can come over? Yep, you've seriously damaged the relationship with them. Lets hope they are the bigger people and accept the apology that you owe them. Like other posters have said, you should be grateful that you have grandparents nearby who are so willing to offer to lend a hand so you can nap. Trust me, a large percentage of your peers don't have that and a good percentage of them would give their right arm to have what you do.
Sounds like they wanted to see their new grandbaby and you couldn't be bothered to check your phone. Sorry, you sound kind of bitchy
Anonymous wrote:NOVATransplant wrote:Anonymous wrote:You know, the one at Haycock and Westmoreland? That's been deliberately set on fire like 3 times? We've had a couple of threads on it.
The auction is June 10.
You couldn't pay me to buy that property, let alone live in it.
I thought it got "turned over" to the county and they were going to put some sort of halfway house on the lot? Not that it would fly with the neighbors, I mean be on the lookout for #4 if that were to actually go through! What's the speculation on the first 3 fires?
I don't think Fairfax is in the habit of putting halfway houses directly across the street from elementary schools.
Hey, I can't argue with you there! I'm just saying what I'd heard from more than one source, and besides, when has the county ever been 100% about doing what makes sense?
Anonymous wrote:You know, the one at Haycock and Westmoreland? That's been deliberately set on fire like 3 times? We've had a couple of threads on it.
The auction is June 10.
You couldn't pay me to buy that property, let alone live in it.
I thought it got "turned over" to the county and they were going to put some sort of halfway house on the lot? Not that it would fly with the neighbors, I mean be on the lookout for #4 if that were to actually go through! What's the speculation on the first 3 fires?
If she routinely destroys things like electronics, toys, etc, it's clear she doesn't CARE about them. So why would you replace what she doesn't care about. Buy age appropriate toys that you won't lose sleep over when she breaks it. DON'T replace things unless its a matter of health/safety, like the aforementioned winter coat, boots, that sort of thing.
Continually swooping in and "rescuing" a child at this age is going to make for one unmanageable human being as she grows up. And then she get released onto unsuspecting public, like her teachers, coaches, peers and parents of those peers! Keep it up and your child will be the one that no one wants to invite over, LOL
Continually swooping in and "rescuing" a child at this age is going to make for one unmanageable human being as she grows up. And then she get released onto unsuspecting public, like her teachers, coaches, peers and parents of those peers! Keep it up and your child will be the one that no one wants to invite over, LOL
It takes two to tango. It's been FIVE years. Move on. Sounds like you could benefit from some counseling. Get it and move on. Maybe it's HIM who doesn't want you at the wedding because he knows you need to MOVE ON.
Anonymous wrote:I did today for the first time ever. We were there with our advocate - who's good and I'm grateful she was there to handle things. It's so odd as you don't think it's the parents who would be trying to convince someone that their kid isn't an achiever. I feel like we've done it to ourselves because we've paid for so much therapy and tutoring. If we'd just done less, he'd have made less progress and they'd better see how much assistance he needs. This feeling is a 180 degrees from a few years ago when I would beat myself up for not doing more - afraid that what we were doing was enough. I feel like just saying fuck it and discontinuing our private interventions. Yet, when it comes down to it, I can't do anything other than what I think will help him. As you all know, the time, energy and resources it takes is huge. I feel so defeated, ineffective and screwed. That's why I cried.
Every one. Every time.
Anonymous wrote:Well, I guess I am in the wrong. She called me back and cancelled.
My kid has a medical condition that means she has to have access to a balanced snack. I prioritized my daughter's health over the plan made so that I could dash into a grocery store to grab something.
If being 15 minutes late to do this is outrageous, I'm glad that I know it now.
HA. If your DD's health was the priority here, you wouldn't let her hoover through her snacks without you knowing it. I'd have cancelled on you too
Anonymous wrote:We're going to be late (15 min) for this play date. It's at a park I've never been to. DD finished off her snacks without telling me and now we need to make a grocery run. I called the mom to warn her and she said we should just cancel. I said no, it would really disappoint the kids. Her reply was "Whatever."
Oh, you're one of THOSE Moms. Never mind that you're messing this other Mom's schedule up, you think it's OK to blame your DD for running out of snacks. Who is running your house? I think we all know. If your DD is "in charge" of doling out her own snacks and now this whole playdate hinges on the potential disappointment of the kids, well then, you are in for some very interesting teenage years.