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[the_rck]

Of course, Cordelia’s school is now collecting books for a used book sale. I need to find out just what percentage of a sale Books By Chance takes as their commission. Their website doesn’t say anywhere I’ve looked so far, and that seems like important information. I didn’t care so much before because getting something seemed better than getting nothing. Based on that information, I may decide to send some of my books-to-be-sold to the school sale instead, but I don’t know. I’m not sure if I want to sort through things again.

Scott’s sister says she’s willing to take Cordelia bra shopping but only if Cordelia’s enthusiastic about going. I think hell will freeze over before that happens. Scott thinks Cordelia can survive with just one bra for the next two or three months, until I can take her shopping. I don’t like that idea, particularly given that she doesn’t think she needs to take it off and wash it from time to time. I’m a bit worried because she’ll have gym starting in April, and that will involve changing in a locker room in front of the other girls in her class. If she only has one bra, they’re going to notice. I haven’t noticed that she smells at all, so I’m less worried about that part.

Cordelia cut her finger on her math folder today. She called it a paper cut, but she also talked at length about all of the things she bled on and how the cut opened up again and again. Right now, she’s using the cut as a reason why she can’t possibly shower tonight. I want her to because of the Bat Mitzvah tomorrow morning. I’m just not sure I’m willing to fight that battle.

Scott’s home, but he hasn’t said whether or not he’s working this weekend. I’m hoping that that means he’s got both days off, but I really have no idea. Cordelia emailed me about an hour ago to ask if her father could give her and her best friend a ride tomorrow. I have no idea at all why she emailed me. Scott was at home already, and he’s more likely to know if he’s available. Kids are weird.

ETA: I was looking in the wrong spot on the Books By Chance website. We would get 30% of the sale price for each book. I need to consider that.

Comments

[retsuko]

If Cordelia has only one bra, the elastic's gonna wear out at some point and she'll need a new one. I know she hates going shopping, but can you spin it as, if you do this now you won't have to do it again for a while?

[hamsterwoman]

I'm not sure that people would notice in the locker room whether Cordelia is wearing the same bra or different bra, unless it starts actually *looking* grungy -- 'cos it could just be different bras in the same style. (Also, depending on the strenuousness of PE activity and cup size, a sports bra may be better for PE, anyhow; L was able to get away without it until high school, but once she got a serious PE teacher, she really needed the sports bra support.)

If her current bra fits her well, could you just order a second one just like it (style, not necessarily color) online, for the time being?

[the_rck]

My suspicion is that the bra she's willing to wear doesn't actually fit; that or all of the bras still fit and the one she tried that hurt needed to be readjusted. All the bras we bought were exactly the same size and brand, so if one doesn't fit, none of them should. From what she said, this one doesn't hurt and the one other that she tried did, so she's no longer willing to change into any of her other bras ever.

She's twelve. Logic is not her strong point.

[hamsterwoman]

Hmm, at a guess, possibly the one that doesn't hurt has become, like, molded or stretched out differently if she's worn it more, and the other one she tried hadn't, and so didn't feel the same?

But, in any case, obviously the thing to do is to actually try on some bras and find some that fit. (I kow what you mean about tween logic, though.)

[sallymn.livejournal.com]

Yes, I get a little wary when the commission isn't spelled out... but that doesn't mean it isn't above board.

Used book sales are fun, are you going to go and buy? :)

[the_rck]

I probably won't go. I'd like to, but I'll still be dealing with the compression pad then which... Well, it involves a lot of reaching in and moving my breast. I'm avoiding going out while wearing the pad.