What are you wearing today (2024)?

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Timenspace said:
Yes, you are right. She does know. Amd improving constantly, by doing it more and more...😃
And you were right about the sticking stuff😅😅.
but it does not run smoothly with our washes/taKing out the washed clothes on time either...sometimes she will go to sleep, indulging in the latest make up trends and influencer explanations of bronzing the cheeks and what not, forgetting about the machine load, until next midday, roughly 12 hours...of wet clothes closed off . So they must be re-washed...and taken out sooner☺️

To be honest, that happens to me too, but I get up earlier and save the laundry earlier on. 🤭 And less often,I'd dare to say.
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Yes. I raised 4 kids (each 2 years apart in age), and 1 of them was particularly bad about leaving her stuff in the washer, which would throw off the rest of the household since the other kids needed to use the washer too, and there would be bickering and squabbling over that. Yeah and since the clothes would stink from sitting wet in the washer, of course she would have to rewash them, and if no one else needed the washer, she might end up rewashing them 2-3 times before they finally made it in the dryer! Or another kid would throw them in the dryer and of course they stunk horribly from sitting wet for a few days, LOL.

And another one overloaded it so much that it was groaning under the strain. Plus her clothes weren't getting clean, so her shirts would stink. I had to go down there one time after she'd started it and the washer had filled up and show her that the top of the clothes were sticking above the water line and not getting soap and water in them, and I explained to her that if they were that close together, the fabrics would rub against each other constantly and wear the clothes out faster. She finally got it.
 
JAS_OH1 said:
had to go down there one time after she'd started it and the washer had filled up and show her
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Thank you for sharing. Oh it feels better, a sigh of relief, that other Moms are struggling with the same or similar issues. Lol😅
Please tell me, since you have vast experience, did it feel, when the kids were teens, that you have to teach them punctuality, reliability,honesty,sticking through with tasks,doing house chores all over again?
I sometimes feel like all those years of upbringing 0 to 15 y old, have been forgotten or tossed on their head upside down, and have to explain and repeat postulates and rules and 'grain of salt moves' and ethics, that I believed she already had internalised?

😐🫣😃
 
Timenspace said:
Thank you for sharing. Oh it feels better, a sigh of relief, that other Moms are struggling with the same or similar issues. Lol😅
Please tell me, since you have vast experience, did it feel, when the kids were teens, that you have to teach them punctuality, reliability,honesty,sticking through with tasks,doing house chores all over again?
I sometimes feel like all those years of upbringing 0 to 15 y old, have been forgotten or tossed on their head upside down, and have to explain and repeat postulates and rules and 'grain of salt moves' and ethics, that I believed she already had internalised?

😐🫣😃
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You keep up the good fight and you will be surprised later on how much she actually listened, and also will be proud to know how much she learned from watching you live your life with reliability, punctuality, honesty, and follow-through. I think my first clue came when after being at sleepovers or out with their friends' parents and I would hear from the other parents about how wonderfully behaved and polite my children were! I was very pleased but also shocked, because it was during those rebellious teenage years where they made me want to tear my hair out because everything was a challenge and pushback, and there were many arguments. I must say that my youngest daughter was the easiest, I think because she watched her older sisters make mistakes and learned what not to do by watching them.

They are now all well into adulthood (ages 30-36) and have good jobs, don't do drugs (they do like to drink a bit but are responsible about it), have their own households (some with children), and are tidy and ethical young people. They still make mistakes, like we all did when we were young, but they are learning how to deal with the world on their terms and I couldn't be more proud. The one who was the sloppiest and always late for everything is now a clean-freak bordering OCD and has a job that requires her to fly to various venues and speak to a room full of people, so she always has to be on time for everything now! And she is a mom to a beautiful little boy.

You will be so proud in years to come, I know you will!
 
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JAS_OH1 said:
You will be so proud in years to come, I know you will!
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Goodness, thank you so much. Yes, it really is a lot,a lot of arguing and patience line crossing each and every day...it is so good to hear about the coming out the other side well and sound!
She does show a lot of cognitive brilliance, in argumenting the fight, that needs no clashes, in my opinion, but ugh ok, the teen exploration of borders and all, but at times she falls back into this procrastination and shortsighted endulgences, that are so immature, so silly...so counterproductive, full of spite...
Anyways, yes, I have to keep pointing the right way...
I really want her to find a happy spot on Earth, in her life creating journey, it does not have to be on my terms, but for her to be happy and healthy...and responsible.

Thank you. It is so nice to read how proud you are. Well done.💛💛💛💛
 
TastyReuben said:
Not wearing yet, but I will soon:

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There’s just the slightest baby blue stripe running through that shirt, to match those shorts.

I’m not sure if I can wait until next laundry day* to wear these. I may have to do some emergency washing so I can get into these tomorrow or Monday.





*Posting about laundering new clothes and posting that dismal scrambled egg is really just my attempt to draw Morning Glory out for a comment! :wink:
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It worked. Those brand new clothes really don't need washing. What do you gain by washing them?

We need a new 'washing thread' though...
 
Morning Glory said:
It worked. Those brand new clothes really don't need washing. What do you gain by washing them?

We need a new 'washing thread' though...
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Right. New clothes don't need washing, but new bedsheets and similar sure do! They smell funny when they come out of the package.
 
Timenspace said:
Goodness, thank you so much. Yes, it really is a lot,a lot of arguing and patience line crossing each and every day...it is so good to hear about the coming out the other side well and sound!
She does show a lot of cognitive brilliance, in argumenting the fight, that needs no clashes, in my opinion, but ugh ok, the teen exploration of borders and all, but at times she falls back into this procrastination and shortsighted endulgences, that are so immature, so silly...so counterproductive, full of spite...
Anyways, yes, I have to keep pointing the right way...
I really want her to find a happy spot on Earth, in her life creating journey, it does not have to be on my terms, but for her to be happy and healthy...and responsible.

Thank you. It is so nice to read how proud you are. Well done.💛💛💛💛
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They have to test their boundaries. It's part of growing up. I have seen plenty of people who aren't as stubborn as I am cave in and give into demands because their kids wear them down. You have to stay strong, and I know you will!
 
I am wearing a long T-shirt (it's what I wore to bed last night). I will be in capri pants and a T-shirt after my shower, doing housework today! It's going to be hot here all week so I anticipate summery casual dresses and skirts in my forecast...
 
JAS_OH1 said:
their kids wear them down
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They do, don't they. We all do sometimes. It really can get so hard. So so hard. I try to choose my battles. Give in the insignificant ones, and stay firm on big issues. Occasionally I make mistakes, as I have never been in situations like these. And I learn. God have mercy on me please.
Thank you for your support.
I hope the next school year is easier and better.
 
One of my quite liked T shirts for everyday.

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