Downtown Crowd - Post Anything Thread! :)

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And screamy, I am only giving you a week or so before I start sending you pics of my fave shelter cats

LOL...if I ever get another one, it will definitely be from a shelter; I am very anti-breeder (and definitely very anti-mill!). But I made a decision about five years ago that when they were both gone, I was going to be without pets for at least several years.

Being able to just lock the door and leave, as opposed to having to find a cat sitter, is a big plus in my current work/personal situation. I was always stressed out about how they were doing when I was away.

But I appreciate the sentiment...my pets were both huge comforts to me and a reliable source of giggles, while I had them (also the only source of cat puke and almost-but-not-quite-in-the-litter-box poop, which was not one of their more awesome features...but you forgive them for that kind of stuff). Eventually, I'm sure I'll wind up with more pets.

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Aww... screamy.. So sorry that you went through having to put your pet down...

I hope you feel better now...

Wanna meet for lunch or dinner soon?

Thanks Woofy. And yes, that would be great, we've been anxiously awaiting your return!! How is our little Mr. Man? He must be all grown up compared to the last time we saw him!

I think I am going to "demand" that all the SC babies get brought to the next meet.

[kittyc]

Thanks Woofy. And yes, that would be great, we've been anxiously awaiting your return!! How is our little Mr. Man? He must be all grown up compared to the last time we saw him!

I think I am going to "demand" that all the SC babies get brought to the next meet.

You were anxiously awaiting Ethan's return or Woofy's?

[kittyc]

Yay for Similac cheques!

Thanks, Sunraven! I can't wait to meet you guys too... Ethan has gone through a growth explosion...

And very, very squirmy, and chatty now... Screams a lot... I'd like to name him the new Mr. Screamy now...

The trip was alright... Hong Kong part was fun, and the first week in Singapore was rather fun... But the second week was a nightmare... I had the biggest fight with my mom, complete with her cursing me, pushing and pulling at me while Ethan was still in my arms, and locking me in her house, asking me to jump out of the window if I want to leave the house. *sigh*

I was terribly hurt and upset with my mom... The last week back home has been good, in terms of dealing with the aftermath of the episode. I still haven't spoken with my mom since Sep 24... Granted, I did call her a mad woman and asked her to shut up as she was screaming at me... But I still can't find it in me to want to take the first step to call her to see how she is doing.

I am just so disappointed that she disrespected all my wishes regarding Ethan's eating habits, wanting to feed him brown rice cereal, water, and jarred food. Anyhow, Ethan got stomach flu in the last week of our vacation, and was vomitting, had diarrhea, and coughing...

Okay.. this has been a novel already... Don't want to scare you guys away...

Can't wait to see you guys... I think Ethan misses all his Toronto aunties!

I actually was gonna visit you last week without any notice
Ah..the mom thing...I know...I feel for you...I screamed at my mom last week too

But remember, she only meant good...Moms want the best for us and sometimes they just don't know we grew up already....and we can make a decision ourselves...

[Andit]

But the second week was a nightmare... I had the biggest fight with my mom, complete with her cursing me, pushing and pulling at me while Ethan was still in my arms, and locking me in her house, asking me to jump out of the window if I want to leave the house. *sigh*

Not making excuses for her behaviour, but she's probably just not good at dealing with you - & more importantly Ethan - being so far away.

If it makes you feel any better, my Mom kept saying I didn't love her anymore & would burst into tears for weeks after I bought my condo - & we're both in Toronto!

But I appreciate the sentiment...my pets were both huge comforts to me and a reliable source of giggles, while I had them (also the only source of cat puke and almost-but-not-quite-in-the-litter-box poop, which was not one of their more awesome features...but you forgive them for that kind of stuff). Eventually, I'm sure I'll wind up with more pets.

You forgot about the never-ending supply of fur in *everything*. Not sure whether you had the endless confetti of chewed up cardboard from boxes. Oh & having to crawl on the ground searching for places where pens can be hidden.

Let me know when ya wanna borrow mine.

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Wow, Woofy, I missed the Mom update - holy crap. I don't care what was going on, her pushing you while you're holding Ethan is NOT COOL.

Probably best that I didn't know about this at the time. I understand there are really strict laws in Singapore, and my intervening would probably have landed me in jail.

[save_girl]

Screamy... have you been to Tim's? Pumpkin Spice is back!!!!!! I was so worried last week when it was apple... but I celebrated with a muffin and tea this morning. And according to their nutrition calculator, it isn't the highest calorie or fat muffin they have. (Not that that says much!)

[Woofy]

Thanks, guys, for your words of support...

I was asked to apologize to my mom, but still can't find it in me yet... Guess I'm still miffed with my mom...

Anyhow, when is the next coupon meet? I was checking the forums, and haven't seen any October ones? Whaddup? Whaddup?

[Sunraven]

My mom is insane too, and I say that in the nicest of ways.

She's very old school and figures if her ways didn't kill us then she must've been right all along.

I love my mom, but if we ever have kids, I'm going to be stressed out if I ever have to leave my kids with her.



Apologize when you're ready, and in doing so, also let her know what drove you to react the way you did, so that she knows next time not to push you so that point.

*hugs* - parents, can't live with them, can't live without them.

[jennifer35]

I have a $50 shopping channel code i won and a 80,000 HBC rewards

to trade for sdm points i am trying to get my daughter the lap top but relly can afford it so if i can get enough points i can use them towards the price so if anyone doesn't use thier points and would like to donate 50,000 i will give you the two things mentioned above as well as some other coupons please please help out a mom

[kittyc]

Thanks, guys, for your words of support...

I was asked to apologize to my mom, but still can't find it in me yet... Guess I'm still miffed with my mom...

Anyhow, when is the next coupon meet? I was checking the forums, and haven't seen any October ones? Whaddup? Whaddup?

Just call and start talking about Ethan and other stuff and she will forget about it

My mom is insane too, and I say that in the nicest of ways.

She's very old school and figures if her ways didn't kill us then she must've been right all along.

I love my mom, but if we ever have kids, I'm going to be stressed out if I ever have to leave my kids with her.



Apologize when you're ready, and in doing so, also let her know what drove you to react the way you did, so that she knows next time not to push you so that point.

*hugs* - parents, can't live with them, can't live without them.

My mom and your mom would be bff, you know?

[Tripsplanner]

I am very glad this day is coming to a close.

Today I had to take my cat to the vet and have her put to sleep. She was ancient by cat standards, and had declined rapidly over the past few days; so, even though I know it was the right decision, it was still really hard to have to do it. Especially since she always hated the vet's office - and, true to form, her feisty side took over and she hissed and growled at the staff as soon as she realized where she was. That made it even tougher for me - because I know her last few minutes were unpleasant and she was scared because she was there.

Oh Sreamy,a big huge hug for you. When I was younger (wayyyy younger), someone once said to me, "The one you love never leaves if you keep them in your heart" and that is what I have held dear throughout. But a big hug, anyway!

But the second week was a nightmare... I had the biggest fight with my mom, complete with her cursing me, pushing and pulling at me while Ethan was still in my arms, and locking me in her house, asking me to jump out of the window if I want to leave the house. *sigh*

I was terribly hurt and upset with my mom... The last week back home has been good, in terms of dealing with the aftermath of the episode. I still haven't spoken with my mom since Sep 24... Granted, I did call her a mad woman and asked her to shut up as she was screaming at me... But I still can't find it in me to want to take the first step to call her to see how she is doing.

Give it time. Even with my mom (whom I get along very very well), we had our 'flare ups', the most recent one last Wed when I was rushing to take my daughter to Sick Kids emergency (she was hospitalized for pneumonia). Spoke to her the wrong way (disrespectfully, so she said) and she got angry. We both sulked for a few days (I was too distraught dealing with 1 kid in hospital, 2 other at home anyway) and now all's good.

But good to have you back and I can't wait to see how much Ethan has grown.

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I am so stressed out I could literally scream.

Trying to coordinate renting a car when you don't have a full G license is a nightmare, and I am living in it right now. My sister's wedding is in two days, I'm responsible for getting five people to it, and all the carefully orchestrated and triply-confirmed plans I had in place are falling apart.

If anyone happens to want to "loan" me their mini-van until Monday night, I would not only be eternally grateful, I would make it worthwhile! LOL.

I'm going to go cry now....

[Sunraven]

No minivan here. But why are YOU trying to rent it in your name??

Why not in P's name? Isn't he driving it?

[Tripsplanner]

I don't think you can rent a car without a full G license (I had to use my international driver's license when I first arrived here). Is your sis' wedding out of town? Would a limo be too costly?