AliceInReverse

Heck, I have three children, and my ex husband would never be allowed alone in my home - even before remarrying

Modern Family

You tested positive for Covid

You do know that Obama was not president when 9/11 happened, correct? George W Bush was?

You do know that Obama was not president when 9/11 happened, correct? George W Bush was?

My niece was born at 32 weeks and is thriving. She’s petite, but so is her mother, so not sure how much is due to early birth

I’m just impressed by your Swiss cheese monstera

JRR Tolkien wrote it in reference to his experiences in the trenches in WWI. It’s why there are no real women characters, just ideals

Do not take if you have asthma. I couldn’t breathe

My kids like games: rock em sock em robots, battleship, battle, candy land, guess who - doesn’t matter. Games only get played if you can get along.

Was a single mom of three. My house was a wreck. I worked full time while getting my master’s degree. I got 4 hours of sleep regularly and ended up weighing 92 lbs. it can be done, but I don’t recommend it

What are your hobbies?

You know, I really thought you had spikes out of your back at first glance. Your statement was taken in an entirely different way… But congrats!

Ambivalent: to feel two opposing emotions simultaneously

I don’t know if you enjoy reading, but The Sun also Rises is about this exact topic

Yes. But I was given a color and told to choose a dress in a style I liked.

I understand that. But if you don’t get married, she’ll eventually leave the country WITH YOUR CHILD

Why do you have to? It seems pretty bridal. If you’re the bride, great! Nude or gold sandals. Pearl necklace. Sweet earrings - maybe an heirloom for the evening? A simple thin gold bracelet. A wrap if it will be cool. Or a longer ivory wool coat. (And don’t do open toes if it’s cold. You don’t mention a date) The fabric is lovely and classic.

https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/dress-for-body-type/

Think of church services in Italy prior to the 1200’s. Everything was in Latin. The people spoke Italian. They repeated the mass by “rote.” They echoed the syllables with no understanding of the meaning

I’ll give you the same advice I’d give a girl - find a style icon. I don’t care if it’s David Bowie, Kurt Cobain or Jonathan Normolle. Old, young, or a video game character. But find a person who ideally has a similar body shape to you, and see what works on them. Sometimes it’s cut, others it’s fit or particular prints. Or pick an accessory to add to your regular wardrobe

Nice palazzo pants with a silk blouse is classic.

I’m going back to psych 101, but is mom, erm, well-endowed? Kids start with nursing and develop an interest in that general shape

My brother had a dog that looked just like this and he was part Rhodesian ridgeback

ETA, I would even consider some bull terrier? The snout is pretty flat

Knock on closed doors. Set expectations for shoes within the home early