Messages By: loretta24

So real life has intruded and I've been away for a bit.  Tonight, doing some catch up reading on the Board and Battle has supplied me with a word that sums up so much.  Feistifying, yup, the weather here sucks too, my mom has moved into my house, just for a month, she's between houses, trying to remain sane and there it is the word that says it all "feistifying".  I am having a feistifying kind of day.  I like it! 

BTW Battle,  today I baked muffins, corn, in case you were wondering. 

Anyway, hello all, hope everyone is well.   

I do know that you will be nice, don't worry.  I'm looking on the positive side of this arrangement and thinking that it's a good opportunity for my kids to bond with my mom.  Helps to alleviate the insanity a bit.   

Funny how when it comes to children the claws can come out.  I consider myself a pretty peaceful person, hate violence in all forms but I am very aware that given a situation involving a child I would be capable of almost anything.  When it comes to protecting our young the animal instincts kick in and take over.   

On a lighter note, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, time for me to get out of this house and enjoy the return of the sunshine. 

It was Paula (cygne) who mentioned that site and I am so glad she did.  So sad about the first nest but I am glad they found the new one.  I guess babies are all the same, feed me!!!   

Every now and then I will see an eagle in the sky above my house.  The first time I saw one after we moved here I thought I must be mistaken but then I found out they nest not too far from our house on the river.  Stops me in my tracks each time I see one. 

How is the planning going for WDW?  We try and get there every couple of years or so.  Never thought I would enjoy that place as much as I do now that I have the girls.  Seeing it through their eyes is truly magical.  Turns me into a big kid again. 

Here is wishing all the mom's out there a wonderful Mother's Day!   

I'm hoping to sleep late and wake to breakfast prepared by someone other than me, followed by homemade cards and a cookout!  Might be inside if the rain doesn't let up.  Doesn't matter to me if I don't have to do anything!  I am a lucky woman indeed. 

I've worn many hats in my life but nothing has exhausted me, challenged me, overwhelmed me, amazed me and completed me quite like being a mom. 

Have a great one! 

When I read about your experience on the Stitch ride I laughed outloud!  When we were down there last my two older girls(8 & 6) wanted to go on it.  Begged to go on it.  My hubby took them, someone had to stay back with our 3 year old and well it looked scary to me.  When they got off the only one who was shaken up was, well the girls were fine!!!!  Glad you had a great time otherwise. 

Thanks Kathy for the info on the show.  I watched the first episode and forgot to check in out on Monday.  Just played the online game, very fun.  My 8 year old was next to me and I think that this might be something that could be educational and fun!  We did manage to get across the river, you needed to use all 3 logs and backtrack a bit to make it.  The owner of the box was....well let me know if you want me to spill it!!! 

Hello everyone out there.  The girls are out of school for the summer so I have been keeping busy with them.  The weather has been lousy, rain, rain and more rain.  Not the best way to start summer but I'm sure it will dry out eventually. 

Trace, loved the story of your journey.  Someday when my girls are older I would love to drive cross country, I so want to see the Rockies.  Your brother and Luc seem to be very special individuals.  That you know that your brother will now help your cousin, well that speaks volumes of his character. 

Take care all, it's time to check the basement for water!!!! 

I don't have an ex so I may be off base but when my sister's ex got remarried she had some mixed emotions.  She was the one who wanted out of the marriage (for all the right reasons) but it upset her when he was the FIRST to remarry.  He was such a jerk to her but was soooo wonderful to the new woman in his life.  Of course the honeymoon period ends and a jerk is still a jerk.    

And when it comes to Erin is she really hurt by it or do you think she should be hurt?  I say that because of something that has occurred with a family member of mine and I thought that my daughter (8 1/2) would be hurt and she really wasn't.  I, as a grownup, would have been upset but it didn't even bother her in the least.  I learn so much from my kids!!! 

Now jury duty, I have always wanted to sit on a jury so when I got a notice for it I was happy.  Only problem was I was nursing a 3 month old who refused to take a bottle and even though I asked they said I couldn't bring her with me.  They thought it might be distracting!!!  So they give me a postponement and wouldn't you know by the time they call me again I've moved to a different state.  My hubby served on an attempted murder and kidnapping trial about a month before our wedding.  He ended up being sequestered for 4 days.  Drove me nuts trying to make the final wedding plans and I couldn't even talk to him.  Like he cared about the details anyway!!! 

Anyway, glad to hear that the new job is going well.  And to everyone else, hello and hope all is well.   

Now let me get this straight, your ex is getting remarried, not only is he not having his daughter present but hasn't told her?!?  I may be putting my nose in where it doesn't belong but here goes...

I can not relate as a divorced parent but I can as a child of divorce.  If my Dad had made the choices that your ex is making regarding keeping your daughter in the dark I would have been angry enough where it probably changed our future relationship.  If I found out that my Mom had also known I would have felt betrayed.

Now this is just my opinion but if I were in your shoes I would call him, let him know that his choices are his but you don't agree and if he doesn't tell her the truth about something that is this big, you will.

I know that I'm pretty new here but you seem to be an intelligent, caring person, not to mention a great mom.  Your gut and instincts are telling you that this is not okay.  I think you know that it is time to listen. 

Good luck with this, he sure has put you in a terrible position.  Really unfair but I bet that is why he is your ex!!!

Hope everyone is well.  Summer keeps me pretty busy with chasing after my girls but we have been having a great one!

Paula, good to see you!  That is so great that you will be visiting with Trace.  I am sure you both will have a great time.

Take care all and Kelly, you made it!  It must be hard to be separated from your husband for so long.  You must be so relieved to have it behind you.

Have a good day all!

okay, this usually is such a peaceful place. 

So anyway just checking in, bit behind but Neecie, as everyone else said, well ditto.  Hope you are doing well and that with time all the craziness will sort itself out.

Hello to everyone else and JP when I read your "take a chill pill" comment, I laughed out loud.  Those were my thoughts exactly as I read the prior posts so when I got to that, well you nailed it.

Have a great weekend all and well, take a deep breath and relax...........

PS. If anyone is in touch with Tap please send my regards, I miss her political insight!