I used to buy dip front bikinis because I hate stuff being on my stomach, but those went out of favor with the dropping waistlines.

Okay, I've never heard of dip front bikinis. Are they high on the hip, which is why they don't work? I try to stick to hipsters to accommodate my jeans.

Right. Back to etsy.

Is that a Yankee thing? Curious.

I don't know, but I'm trying to pretend the whole conversation isn't happening because that is one of The Three Words.

Panty, Moist and What?

Amherst pronounced with an "h".

I don't like white undies; I think they get grotty looking too quickly, and it grosses me out.

I have a pair of black ruffled black and fuschia panties that I can wear only under loose skirts, and a pair of pink boy legs that I embroidered my nickname on the butt ("Captain.")

Everything else is dark and practical.

I have no gingham. Except a pair of black gingham T-strap heels. Those are not underwear, though.

Suzi, I don't think it's necessarily bad for kids to see how adults process frustrations mentally and logically; they get to see it's not a magical thing, that people need to work on things, vent and sound it out.

As long as the kid doesn't get hit with EVERYTHING (which you don't do), or is the only support, it's healthy and educational. And kids like to feel like they helped out, too.

The Three Words?

Dip-front panties were my favorite when I was pregnant. SO much nicer than something stretched *across* the belly. They fit just under.

Java, I so love that you actually knew one of the words.

Thanks Erin. CJ has been quite the love this afternoon/evening. Hugs and "Mom, it is ok, just talk". He even helped me get the ornaments on the tree.

Hmm. Looking at earrings for my sister (finally I'm not buying her a necklace). I can't decide: [link] [link] Hmm.

::hugs Suzi::