September 24, 2008
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Hear Ye, hear Ye – Read all about it.
OK – so here’s the latest news.
- Went to T or C – cancelled the boat due to possible inclement weather, but loved the hot springs and thoroughly enjoyed the picnic with the family.
- No job yet, still applying. Found out that APS had a must-hire list and that list just expired, so here’s hoping!
- Friend of Ducky’s moved in with us. She was having a tough time of it. She’s a great kid, good grades, works, cleans up, doesn’t make any trouble. Heck she even cooks. Why problems at home you might ask? Sadly, because her dad and step mom found out she’s gay. That’s it. What is wrong with people?
- Hubby in Kauai for a much needed working vacation. He’s surfed everyday and sounds more and more like his old cheerful self every time I talk to him.
- I was made a regular at Bunco! Which now I’m really excited about since I finally got some dang buncos!
- Had the Book Club at my house. Did Italian food. It turned out great and really enjoyed having them all over. Of course the teens swooped in like vultures to a fresh kill to polish off the leftover – all the teens! Ducky, Ladybug, Thespian, and three others. LOL – at least I didn’t have to find room for leftovers….
- Ladybug turns 15 this month. Holy Cow. My BABY is fifteen.
- She’s getting her braces off on her birthday. How’s that for a birthday gift?
- Ducky’s best friend from HI is coming next month during their fall break.
- My best friend from FL is supposed to come for Christmas. I’m so excited ~ I can’t wait!
- Did I mention Ducky has a new boyfriend? I really like him, from what I had the opportunity to see. Of course the big drawback – he has a motorcycle. We finally gave her the thumbs up to go for a ride (after several weeks of her bugging us) and she came home looking like she just ridden her first roller coaster. Years sparkling, grin from ear to ear. Oh yeah. I’m in for now.
- Perhaps the biggest headline of the day – my sister (who is 2 years older than I) just found out she’s pregnant. She is slowly get acclimatized to the idea. It was quite a shock for her. The father has had testicular cancer and the doctors said he probably wouldn’t ever be able to father children. What do the know right? He of course is THRILLED. He’s 48 and has no children of his own, although he looks at my niece and nephew as his, he doesn’t have any biological children. My sister is thrilled – and terrified — and shocked — and appalled at the though of starting over at her age — and excited. She basically just cycles through all those and then starts again. I don’t even want to think about having to start all over again. Although these days it seems like the girls are just growing up way to fast. Every day they seem to get a little farther away. Even with that thought and my reluctance to let them go, I still don’t want to have to do night time feedings, diaper changes and teething all over again. Although I wish my sister all the luck in the world! And — I will change a few diapers for her. And do a few feeding (but not night time one, I like my sleep too much these days!
Alright, that’s just about all the news I’ve got. I think everyone is caught up. I’ll be back to comment and visit.
Question of the day:
would you be up for starting over?
Comments (17)
Gee, I am dizzy from having read this! My life is so boring, kinda, that I had to borrow other people’s writings to put on my blog site. Actually I am so busy that I don’t have time to think about what I would write. We so need to get together.
Hey, I’ve been missing you out here! Good luck to your sister! That is shocking news, when you think it can’t happen. Is this the same sister you’ve had issues with? Is she getting her life together? Older fathers can be great for kids because they have a lot of patience (usually). I’m happy for him especially.
The kids sem to grow up way too fast. Yet, I’m with you, sleep deprivation is just way too hard. Even once in a while Hubby will say we should have another one. I tell him we can as long as he has this one. And that’s exactly why I got my tubes tied after the last one!!!
They do grow rather quickly. Happy birthday to her!
I would hate starting over again! Stroller everywhere you go, huge diaper bag, baby proofing everything in the house….No thank you!
well, well…nice to catch up with you….I did the same sort of post recently….all bullet-y!! go see!!
that’s very sweet of you to help your daughter’s friend…this world just needs tolerance…and my goodness, you would think you could get that at home from your parents…
starting over with a baby, you mean? in a WORD?
nope!
I am loving my freedom & the “couple” time with hubby after 23 years of parenting….been there, done that, got the t-shirt AND the program….:celebrate:
hey, I am just being honest…I could DO it, but no, wouldn’t want to…would DO it if it was God’s plan…I would accept it unconditionally…but I am not UP for it…I’d make myself if I HAD to, tho…at this point, I’d either have to adopt, tho…OR have grandkids…and those possibilities are slim to none…so I can spoil other relative’s babies and give ‘em back!! I love to do that!!
Wow!! I guess I’m not the only one cycling through those emotions…and she has kids already!! I’m not insane after all!
Sounds like a good list of stuffs to have going on right about now!
Ya know? I never thought I would “start over” again, I was so angry and bitter with everything that happened that I had just given up completely, on him or anyone new. Sometimes things have to fall apart completely in order to have the fall together again…and here we are, better than we were before. Never IN MY LIFE thought I’d be saying that…EVER. I’m glad I gave a chance to both him and my baby who is kicking me for some lunch.
I’m sorry you’ve been having such a hard time finding a job. Are you only applying with the public school district? Have you tried and Catholic, Christian, or private schools in your area. The only problem though is that sometimes they pay less. Good luck and I hope something comes up soon!
every day is a new start over… it’s just the way you look at it. of corse if i showed up pregnant now i’d have to wonder who the father is and why the hell i didn’t get to have sex to get pregnant. did i turn into one of those fertilizing frogs that need no mate?
Humm? Starting over, like on purpose, NO!
HahahahahaHAHAhahaNO.
:ROTFL:
No, could never do it now. Nope, no way. Of course, I would if I had to, but a little ‘snipping’ made me quite sure I never will, a decision I made about 12 years ago and have never regretted. I’m looking forward to the empty nest and spoiling (I hope) a grandbaby or two. But, best wishes and warm thoughts for your sister. No doubt she’s going through it now, but as soon as she holds the little one, the magical love comes. How far along is she?
Glad to hear that hubby is getting some R&R along with work. And, that he sounds happy! And kind of you to take in Ducky’s friend. How sad that her parents can’t accept her for the fantastic person she is! Their loss…
Wow, you have been one busy lady!!! Good luck with it all :celebrate:
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PS: I’m interested to know how you like that book that you’re reading. I picked it up but I haven’t gotten to it yet.
wow-there is a lot going on in your life right now… CONGRATULATIONS to your sister! Yes, I would be up for starting over as she is, because at my age (48) that would just be a miracle! I am just beginning to feel old and theres nothing quite like a baby to make a person go through all the youthful experiences of life again, and there is nothing in the world quite like holding and loving a little one. I’de consider your sister very fortunate and this baby nothing short of a miracle.
Glad to hear from you and all that’s going on in your life.
Good luck on the job front. Yay the kids are being good! What is WRONG with some parents?! Can’t they just love unconditionally? Good for you and hubby for providing some emotional/home support at what must be a hellish time for this girl. As for starting over, you know it was the last thing I ever wanted to do — especially since I was a single mom of girls. After three years of it, however, I can honestly say that the tiny baby part wasn’t as heinous as I had anticipated, mostly because D2 took the 3 a.m. feedings all that first summer, and you do actually get back into the swing of having a little person around. Your sister is imagining way worse than it actually is.
Hope ya get the job ya want soon :big-smile: I wouldnt mind doing the baby stage again. I love kids and you know how kids grow up so fast. I miss the feeding i miss it all lol.I cant imagine doing that to my child like duckys friend parent. I love my kids no matter what.I dont get people sometimes.Hope things turn out for the best for her.Sounds like you a busy bee lately lol. Have a great day
Happy Birthday to Lady Bug!! I remember how great it was to finally get my braces off…that’s an awesome birthday present!!
It’s hard starting over…but I’ve done it before, I’m SURE I could do it again. I guess I kinda am now becoming a new mother. It is going to be a great adventure!!
Congrats to your sister!!
I was wondering where you’ve been! Have you been subbing a lot?