Childless and Moving On

[ReaderGirl]

Hi! I'm hoping to talk to other "Moving On-ers"!

My husband and I both love Disney. The first time I visited, I was amazed by how many fun things there were for adults to do. Having said that, I thoroughly enjoyed the very "non-adult" character breakfast at the Crystal Palace! There are so many things at Disney that I want to explore....
we've never been to the water parks,
I want to go to the Adventurer's Club,
I'd love to eat at Boma...
well, that's just a start.

Here is a potpourri of topics I'd love to hear about from others who, like me, are childless but didn't really choose it, and have decided to move on (hey, I'm 45, it isn't going to happen).
1. How you coped with childlessness that you didn't choose, and how you've moved on, or are moving on.
2. Do you think being childless has helped or hurt your marriage? (Sorry if this is a little too serious!)
3. Your favorite restaurants at Disney. (Unofficial guidebooks always complain about the Disney food, but I love to eat at Disney!)
4. Pets, pets, pets!!

Here's a copy of my post to the childless-not-by-choice thread.
Hi everybody.

My husband and I couldn't have kids, we're 45 now, and it's just not going to happen.

Everyone has such a different approach; everyone is following a different path... I'd be very interested to talk to Disney fans who were unable to have kids, who have decided against adoption for whatever reason, basically, women who, like me, have decided to go forth with a childless life. I know there are lots of women on this thread who are ardently seeking a pregnancy (more power to you!), so this would be a "different take".

There is a childfree by choice thread, and I've posted there sometimes. I get the feeling that the childfree group is a bit younger than I, and (obviously, given my member name!) I'm a stay-home-and-read-a-book sort of girl, not really much of a party girl. And I never said "I want to be childfree"; it just sort of happened.

I think I'll start a new thread and see if anyone wants to chat. I'll call it Childless and Moving On... how's that sound? Here's a little starter -- I live in the Midwest, love Disney (of course), am married, don't have a dog yet but want one, read voraciously, and (drum roll...) I like to tap dance! I love to travel (especially to warm places when it's 10 degrees in the Midwest).

If you are childless and probably gonna stay that way, please come chat with me!
ReaderGirl
P.S. I just finished Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict. Not the best book I ever read, but it was fun.

 

[ReaderGirl]

Good morning everybody!
Hello to everyone who couldn't have children and would like to move on, or who planned on having kids and never got around to it, or who was worn out by the adoption process, or who wanted kids but never met the right partner... if you're moving on, want to move, or are trying to move on, then "Hi! Let's talk!" Tell me your story.

Current ReaderGirl reads: I'm listening to Jane Austen's Mansfield Park on audiobook (audiobooks are wonderful -- I listen while driving, and I wear headphones and listen while cleaning -- makes it much more pleasant), and
Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman.

Current Disney thoughts: I'm mulling over Mousefest. I've kind of been wanting to try it. Maybe this is the year! I'm not sure if my husband can make it (long work hours), but maybe I'll take my very first solo trip.

I'm off to the dentist...
What's going on with you?
Have a great day!
ReaderGirl

 

[jumoo044]

Hi ReaderGirl! You sound a lot like me. I could've pretty much written what you wrote!
My hubby and I have been married almost 20 years, and have no kids. I'm 44 and he's 48; like you said, aint gonna happen. I worked nights and slept days for almost 15 years, so the only time I saw hubby was on my days off, when I felt like crap and so tired I could barely move. I basically don't even remember the 90's--it's just a hazy fog to me! LOL! (I work days now, and feel so much better!) Anyway, having kids just never happened for us, and we're okay with it. Like you said, I'm movin' on!
I'm a voracious reader, as well. Just finished "The Glass Castle"...loved it! Have you read it?
And we love Disney. I'm actually thinking about a solo trip! My favorite person to go with is my niece, because she is always agreeable, cheerful, never gets cranky...like me! LOL! But right now she has a boyfriend that wont let her out of his sight...ugh. But that's another story.(sigh)
Well, I'm off to work! See ya later!

 

[ReaderGirl]

Hi Jumoo!

Hope your workday went well. Yes, working days sounds way better than nights!

I haven't read Glass Castle, but I'd heard about it, and after you mentioned it, I looked it up on amazon.com. It looks very interesting. I love stories with a theme of overcoming adversity, and this looks like a good one. If I read it (my list of want-to-reads is always long), I'll let you know.

My husband just finished Spinning Disney's World. Not the best book he's ever read, but he said it was fun.

I've been considering a solo trip, too. If I go for it, it will probably be in conjunction with Mousefest. That way, I know I'll have some people to visit with if I feel out of sorts from traveling alone (but who knows? maybe I'll love it).

Good chatting with you!
ReaderGirl

 

[ReaderGirl]

Hey everybody!

It's going to be a beautiful summer day here. I love warm weather!!
Husband and I are very into biking and hiking, so our weekends are pretty active in the summer. That said, my knees have reached their forties along with the rest of me, so I'm trying to pace myself.

I had dental work done yesterday, and today my entire head hurts! I've had lemonade and aspirin for breakfast.

How is everything in your kidless lives? I know you're out there, and I'm hoping you will tell your stories.

Books! My husband just finished Spinning Disney's World: Memories of a Magic Kingdom Press Agent.
Have you seen the Disney guidebook by Julie and Mike Neal? It's called (simply) The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World 2008. What makes it special is the photos... lots of beautiful, color photos. It's filled with them, and if you need a Disney World fix, you can look at the great photos and dream!

Enjoy your day!
ReaderGirl

 

[Leger13]

Hey ReaderGirl....I found ya

Glad you started this thread.

My name is Carla and my husband is Chris. I'm 26 and he's 27 years old. We have been actively trying to have a child for the last 3 years. It has really weighed on our relationship and work. I started going to the doctor last year (just a gyno) for the initial tests and wasn't getting anywhere. This year I started going to an RE. Was told that the only way we'd have a child is through IUI or IVF. It's not really my choice to move on but due to circumstances beyond my control it will be best for us to just move forward with our lives without children.

I have been going to WDW ever since I can remember and still can't get enough of it. My Mom and I took Chris for his first time to WDW when he was 20. Right around when we first started dating. He has loved it ever since. We even honeymooned there. I love how WDW has things for pretty much anyone and everyone to do. It's so great!

Oh, and you wanted to talk about pets? I have 4 dogs! I have a Giant Schnauzer named Bo, a mutt named Harley, a Miniature Schnauzer named Midnight and a Maltese/Papillion mix named Lexie. They are the closest thing that I'll probably ever get to children. I love then tons! I'll post pictures later if you like.

Do I think being childless has helped or hurt my marriage? Well, so far it's hurt it because with all the trying and stress of doctors and such we almost ended up in a separation. But, we are working on things and trying to refocus our lives on ourselves and God. Just trying to be happy and get back on track. So far so good, but it's only been a week

(sorry my responses are so out of order...I'm at work )

How have I coped with being childless? Well, before I would get jealous and cry and be upset. For the last few months I've tried to be happy for others. The jealousy got better and I actually went to Florida to help a friend with her newborn. That was trying but I think it helped. Right now, I don't feel jealous of people with kids. That may change with time but I'm actually pretty happy just being married and living life. When I start to think of kids and what it would be like to have them I just remind myself of what I have in front of me (great house, car, husband dogs and family) and tell myself to be thankful for that and not take it for granted anymore.

As for my favorite restaurants at WDW....I'd have to say my #1 favorite is Liberty Tree Tavern. I have to go there at least once on every single WDW trip.

I've also never been to any of the water parks but would like to make it to at least one on my trip this September.

I've never been to Adventurers Club but plan on doing that in September as well

I have a Pre-TR going on now if anyone would like to join in. The link is in my signature

Jumboo....it's very nice to meet you as well!

 

[jumoo044]

Oh yeah, you would love the Glass Castle. It sounds like it would be right up your alley.
When is Mousefest, and what is it all about? Maybe I will look into that.
I think the only thing I would feel uncomfortable about a solo trip would be eating in a restaurant alone. I would have to read or something while I was waiting for my food, i guess. But I would probably just end up eating at counter service places. Other than that, I would LOVE it. I kind of like being by myself sometimes!

 

[Leger13]

Hey everybody!

It's going to be a beautiful summer day here. I love warm weather!!
Husband and I are very into biking and hiking, so our weekends are pretty active in the summer. That said, my knees have reached their forties along with the rest of me, so I'm trying to pace myself.

I had dental work done yesterday, and today my entire head hurts! I've had lemonade and aspirin for breakfast.

How is everything in your kidless lives? I know you're out there, and I'm hoping you will tell your stories.

Books! My husband just finished Spinning Disney's World: Memories of a Magic Kingdom Press Agent.
Have you seen the Disney guidebook by Julie and Mike Neal? It's called (simply) The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World 2008. What makes it special is the photos... lots of beautiful, color photos. It's filled with them, and if you need a Disney World fix, you can look at the great photos and dream!

Enjoy your day!
ReaderGirl

Glad you are going to have a good day today I haven't biked or hiked in a LONG time! Sounds like fun though

I'm sorry your head is hurting. Hope you feel better soon!

It's pretty here today but I'm stuck at work I think I might get to enjoy the weather this afternoon though. I'll go home and sew on a block for a quilt (yes, I quilt) and then go with Chris to the park where he's gonna drive around his motorcycle. He just got a new one. Never ridden before so his Dad is teaching him. Last night was his first night really riding it and he did really great. Stalled out a few times but never laid the bike down so that's a bonus considering the thing is expensive and he doesn't want to ruin it Men and their toys

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Hi Ladies,

Reader Girl, I caught your post on the Childless Not by choice thread and felt that I belong here more than there. I have been talking to those ladies for probably more than a year now, but DH and I decided to move on about a year ago.

Let me go back and introduce myself. I am Suzanne and I just turned 35 on Sunday 6/8 and DH will be 30 in August. We have been married for 6.5 years and have been trying to have a baby since the day we got married. We have had him tested and me partially tested and have also had 3 IUI's that were unsuccessful. We can't afford to have IVF and adoption is also out of the question at this and probably future times.

DH and I bought my grandparents house in October and my mother and 17 year old cousin live with us and our 4 cats, 1 dog, and 2 rabbits. Mom has 2 cats and a dog. I guess these are the only babies we will ever have and that may be a blessing. I have now reached a point in my life where I am set in my ways and I am probably happier being childless.

We just returned last night from our 6th trip to WDW and we took my 10 year old cousin and boy was that an experience I don't want again. I even told my DH that I was kinda glad we didn't have children so we could have our adult trips. Even though I have to look after mom, it isn't that bad. She is a good kid, it was just hard to deal with her adn she would get whiney and I can't deal with that.


My favorite restaurant at WDW is I don't know. I like most of them. What I don't like is the new chicken breast nuggets that they have instead of the strips.

I don't know how not having child has affected our marriage. I would have to say we are probably better off. DH gets jealous if I try to spend time with the children in the family. He is very immature and very impatient. I think people think I am selfish now beacuse I don't have children, well I have news for them. I am not selfish, but I am set in my ways. I didn't choose this lifestyle, it chose me and while every now and again I have a meltdown about being childless, they are becoming less frequent. The last one at least was because of my hormones, which have become controlled by Seasonique BCP's.

I am OCD and high maintenance, and if we can keep this thread going, you will find that out soon enough.

Suzanne

 

[eeyoregon]

My heart hurts for all of you that want children and are unable to have them. I have a very dear friend who has been trying for 10 years and I have walked the journey with her and feel so much of her pain...she and her husband are such amazing, giving, caring people and it makes me so sad for them.

I have such great respect and compassion for those who are childless but not by choice. It's something I pray about almost daily.

I feel as if one of my prayers was answered last year. A co-worker, who was 46 at the time, has been married for over 23 years and was never able to have children. Last April she went to the doctor to discuss hormone replacement therapy as she was starting to experience the "change". The doctor did a routine exam and tests and the results were conclusive: she was pregnant...6 & 1/2 months pregnant!!!! In July she gave birth to the most precious miracle ever.

I will continue to pray, hope, wish and dream for each and everyone of you.

 

[Leger13]

Hi Ladies,

Reader Girl, I caught your post on the Childless Not by choice thread and felt that I belong here more than there. I have been talking to those ladies for probably more than a year now, but DH and I decided to move on about a year ago.

Let me go back and introduce myself. I am Suzanne and I just turned 35 on Sunday 6/8 and DH will be 30 in August. We have been married for 6.5 years and have been trying to have a baby since the day we got married. We have had him tested and me partially tested and have also had 3 IUI's that were unsuccessful. We can't afford to have IVF and adoption is also out of the question at this and probably future times.

DH and I bought my grandparents house in October and my mother and 17 year old cousin live with us and our 4 cats, 1 dog, and 2 rabbits. Mom has 2 cats and a dog. I guess these are the only babies we will ever have and that may be a blessing. I have now reached a point in my life where I am set in my ways and I am probably happier being childless.

We just returned last night from our 6th trip to WDW and we took my 10 year old cousin and boy was that an experience I don't want again. I even told my DH that I was kinda glad we didn't have children so we could have our adult trips. Even though I have to look after mom, it isn't that bad. She is a good kid, it was just hard to deal with her adn she would get whiney and I can't deal with that.


My favorite restaurant at WDW is I don't know. I like most of them. What I don't like is the new chicken breast nuggets that they have instead of the strips.

I don't know how not having child has affected our marriage. I would have to say we are probably better off. DH gets jealous if I try to spend time with the children in the family. He is very immature and very impatient. I think people think I am selfish now beacuse I don't have children, well I have news for them. I am not selfish, but I am set in my ways. I didn't choose this lifestyle, it chose me and while every now and again I have a meltdown about being childless, they are becoming less frequent. The last one at least was because of my hormones, which have become controlled by Seasonique BCP's.

I am OCD and high maintenance, and if we can keep this thread going, you will find that out soon enough.

Suzanne

Hi Suzanne, I recognize you from the other thread. So glad to see you over here.

I'm glad you had fun in WDW but I am sorry you weren't able to fully enjoy yourselves with your cousin along. I can see how that would be a struggle since you are so used to going just the two of you. But, there's always next trip for just the two of you Have you started planning yet? I know I always start planning my next trip before I even go on the upcoming one

 

[Leger13]

My heart hurts for all of you that want children and are unable to have them. I have a very dear friend who has been trying for 10 years and I have walked the journey with her and feel so much of her pain...she and her husband are such amazing, giving, caring people and it makes me so sad for them.

I have such great respect and compassion for those who are childless but not by choice. It's something I pray about almost daily.

I feel as if one of my prayers was answered last year. A co-worker, who was 46 at the time, has been married for over 23 years and was never able to have children. Last April she went to the doctor to discuss hormone replacement therapy as she was starting to experience the "change". The doctor did a routine exam and tests and the results were conclusive: she was pregnant...6 & 1/2 months pregnant!!!! In July she gave birth to the most precious miracle ever.

I will continue to pray, hope, wish and dream for each and everyone of you.

It makes me sad to hear about couple's struggles with getting pregnant if they have any. I'm glad to hear that one of your prayers was answered. That is insane that your friend was 6 and 1/2 months pregnant and thinking she was going through the change. What a SHOCK that pregnancy must have been but what a blessing at the same time. God truly works in mysterious ways!!

 

[Leger13]

Good morning ladies! I hope everyone has a fantastic day today. Tomorrow is Friday!!

I have some friends coming into town tomorrow evening and will be staying through Tuesday. I work for my Dad so I asked him for Monday off and he gave it to me I am now looking forward to seeing my friends and a 3 day weekend!

BTW, my friend that is coming to see me lives in Orlando. She frequents WDW every single week. She picks up Disney pins for me (I'm a collector) and other goodies so I can't wait to see what she has for me this time! It's so bad that I don't even have to go to WDW to spend my $$$ there

 

[ReaderGirl]

Hi everybody. I usually post in the a.m., but I spent the morning weeding my elderly mother's garden. This girl needs a shower!

Eeyoregon, WHOA, that must have been a surprise!!

Jumoo, hi! I've never been to Mousefest, but I've been mulling over the possibilities... it looks like it's a loosely arranged convention for anyone who chats about Disney on the web. Various website authors, and authors of books about Disney, gather at DW and host various get-togethers that might be informational, or might just be a "meet" with everyone going to an attraction at the same time. I've always wondered about taking a solo trip, and I think this might be a good way to do it. It looks like you can do group stuff, or of course, go your own way. Here's a website: http://www.mousefest.org/default.asp .
You can sign up for the Mousefest newsletter, and get updates.

And Jumoo, I know what you mean about doing your own thing. I love people, love to travel with my husband, but sometimes I like to be alone, just to form my own thoughts.

Hi Carla! Thanks for telling your story. I can "hear" (read) that infertility has been tough for you, but I can also hear your really positive outlook. Good for you.

Pets! Please post photos! I love dogs. My husband and I recently moved to a new community, so we're in an apartment until we get to know the place better and can buy wisely. I'm getting a dog, oh... maybe 5 minutes after we get a house!

Re childlessness and marriage... in some ways it's been hard on my husband and me, because for a while it was a stressor, but in the long run, it's been nice in many ways. Parents have to become coworkers, and that can be a strain. On the other hand, life without kids can feel like one long date, and there are lots of fun possibilities. It's sad that we didn't have children, but as long as we didn't, I want to enjoy the bright side.

Carla, I've never been to the Liberty Tree! There are so many Disney restaurants I want to try...

Enjoy your long weekend with friends.
P.S. Way to go on the quilting! I don't quilt, but I recently taught myself to knit. I'm still at the dishcloth stage...

Suzanne, thanks for posting your story! I love to hear everyone's story. It helps because, in a sea of parents, it's easy to feel like an oddball.

Rabbits! I want photos!

Like you, Suzanne, if I'm gonna be childless, I'm gonna enjoy it! There's always an upside.
Have a great weekend!

Everyone take care,
ReaderGirl

 

[jumoo044]

Good morning, everybody! I enjoyed reading all the posts from everyone. Happy belated birthday, Suzanne!
My "kids" are Max the basset hound, and Simon the orange stripey cat. Max's sister, Molly, died in March. She had a lump on her leg, and it was cancer. The vet said we could have her leg amputated, which I was considering, but then the xray showed that it had spread to her lungs. He said she could possibly live another 6 months to a year, but within 2 weeks she was in a lot of pain, and couldn't even walk anymore, so we had to let her go. It was so hard, she was such a beautiful sweet girl, who had a hard life; abused until we rescued her, and then she went blind due to glaucoma when she was 5 yrs old. Sorry about being such a downer.
Well, it's Friday! What's everyone got planned for the weekend? If the weather's good, we're going to camp!
Leger, that's cool you have a friend that goes to WDW every single week! That would be something I would do, if I could. I don't think I would ever get tired of it.

 

[DISchick]

Hi all! I am a first grade teacher and my husband teaches high school theater. We've taught for 14 years and have been married for almost 15. We've tried for over 10 years...some infertility treatments, some very early adoption explorations. I've just recently felt that it truly is time to accept our reality and "move on", so I found this thread at a great time!
I really do fine during the school year. I've got 20 or so babies to be with every day and I'm exhausted and lovin' every minute of it! It's this time of year that kills me...I've got too much time on my hands. I DON'T do summer school---I need the break AND we've got to go to Disney! But my hormones have really been getting the best of me lately.

In a weird way, I think my marriage is stronger. We don't have the distraction of children and we concentrate on making each other happy. It would have been really easy to come apart at the seems, though especially with fertility drugs in my system. I AM glad that part is over...it was just wrong for me. Movin' on....

We LOVE Disney! Whether it's just the two of us or if we are sharing our DVC at the Boardwalk with family and friends, Disney always is our happy place!
One of my favorite places to eat is the Biergarten in Germany...for the atmosphere! I love the fruit and cheese plate at the Rose & Crown, too. It really is too hard to choose a favorite place. We're trying new restaurants on our upcoming trip, so I'll have more to choose from soon.

Here are our furbabies...Magnolia, Rosie, and Poppy

Thanks for letting me share...it's good to hear the stories of others out there like us. Movin' on and makin' the best of it

 

[DISchick]

Now that I've found this thread, I'd love to keep it going......

How's everybody doing today? Did you make it through Father's Day all right?

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Hi Suzanne, I recognize you from the other thread. So glad to see you over here.

I'm glad you had fun in WDW but I am sorry you weren't able to fully enjoy yourselves with your cousin along. I can see how that would be a struggle since you are so used to going just the two of you. But, there's always next trip for just the two of you Have you started planning yet? I know I always start planning my next trip before I even go on the upcoming one

Hi Leger, yes I am from the other thread and it really is time to move on. I think it is making me stronger. It really might make me very strong after our December trip to WDW with my cousin and her sister and 3 children (10, 6, & 3). the 6 year old has Autism and might be a challenge. We normally take my mom, so we aren't really use to a DH and me trip, that only happended once. Was hoping to surprise him for his 30 b-day in August, but can't see that happening.

I am planning that big trip in December. We had decided to take this trip as soon as we got back from our December 2006 trip, so I have been planning it since then, plus we added a trip in June 07, Aug 07, Dec 07, and June 08. Haven't started planning anything for 2009 yet, but just might soon. My cousin decided in April that she wanted to go and take her 3 children since she was getting a huge child support back payment, so we have added them. She has a heart condition and can't take them alone, because she can't ride much and she knows the 6 year old will want to ride everything. Plus, she can't stand the heat. Smart me decided to stay at a different resort than she will be at though. At first we were at AS Music Fam Suites, then added her to a regular room there, it got my juices flowing and decided to move to WL and she moved to Pop, which is better for everyone. Her oldest (10) will stay with us, since she has an AP and will stay the 2 extra days we are staying.

Hi everybody. I usually post in the a.m., but I spent the morning weeding my elderly mother's garden. This girl needs a shower!

Eeyoregon, WHOA, that must have been a surprise!!

Jumoo, hi! I've never been to Mousefest, but I've been mulling over the possibilities... it looks like it's a loosely arranged convention for anyone who chats about Disney on the web. Various website authors, and authors of books about Disney, gather at DW and host various get-togethers that might be informational, or might just be a "meet" with everyone going to an attraction at the same time. I've always wondered about taking a solo trip, and I think this might be a good way to do it. It looks like you can do group stuff, or of course, go your own way. Here's a website: http://www.mousefest.org/default.asp .
You can sign up for the Mousefest newsletter, and get updates.

And Jumoo, I know what you mean about doing your own thing. I love people, love to travel with my husband, but sometimes I like to be alone, just to form my own thoughts.

Hi Carla! Thanks for telling your story. I can "hear" (read) that infertility has been tough for you, but I can also hear your really positive outlook. Good for you.

Pets! Please post photos! I love dogs. My husband and I recently moved to a new community, so we're in an apartment until we get to know the place better and can buy wisely. I'm getting a dog, oh... maybe 5 minutes after we get a house!

Re childlessness and marriage... in some ways it's been hard on my husband and me, because for a while it was a stressor, but in the long run, it's been nice in many ways. Parents have to become coworkers, and that can be a strain. On the other hand, life without kids can feel like one long date, and there are lots of fun possibilities. It's sad that we didn't have children, but as long as we didn't, I want to enjoy the bright side.

Carla, I've never been to the Liberty Tree! There are so many Disney restaurants I want to try...

Enjoy your long weekend with friends.
P.S. Way to go on the quilting! I don't quilt, but I recently taught myself to knit. I'm still at the dishcloth stage...

Suzanne, thanks for posting your story! I love to hear everyone's story. It helps because, in a sea of parents, it's easy to feel like an oddball.

Rabbits! I want photos!

Like you, Suzanne, if I'm gonna be childless, I'm gonna enjoy it! There's always an upside.
Have a great weekend!

Everyone take care,
ReaderGirl

I will see if my bunny babies will let me tak a picture this weekend and get someone to help me post it. They just turned 4 in April and are a real joy. People look at you funny when you say you have rabbits for pets and they stay in the house, and play with toys.

My mom has decided she is the furbaby Fairy Grandmother

DH and I have decided to live it up We are homeowners now, and both really love WDW. We like to travel, mostly to WDW, but to other closer places as well. He wants to go to Atlanta to the new Aquarium and New World of Coke place, so I may play hookie on his birthday and take him.

Why not, we deserve it. We work hard for a living, too

Good morning, everybody! I enjoyed reading all the posts from everyone. Happy belated birthday, Suzanne!
My "kids" are Max the basset hound, and Simon the orange stripey cat. Max's sister, Molly, died in March. She had a lump on her leg, and it was cancer. The vet said we could have her leg amputated, which I was considering, but then the xray showed that it had spread to her lungs. He said she could possibly live another 6 months to a year, but within 2 weeks she was in a lot of pain, and couldn't even walk anymore, so we had to let her go. It was so hard, she was such a beautiful sweet girl, who had a hard life; abused until we rescued her, and then she went blind due to glaucoma when she was 5 yrs old. Sorry about being such a downer.
Well, it's Friday! What's everyone got planned for the weekend? If the weather's good, we're going to camp!
Leger, that's cool you have a friend that goes to WDW every single week! That would be something I would do, if I could. I don't think I would ever get tired of it.

Thank you for the birthday wish. We had a great trip and that distracted me a little from the fact that I am now 35

Our furbabies are

Murphy-American long hair solid white kitty (adopted from a friend)
Nicho-Egyptian Mau mix kitty (adopted from the Humane Society)
Cinnamon-Red tabby-spoiled kitty(adopted from the Humane Society)
Angel-torti tabby-old old lady kitty(adopted from the Humane Society)

Chip-Laso Apso (sp?)/terrier mix, doggy looks like Chip from Chip and Dale but walks on 4 legs.

Ginger or GinGin(when we found out he was the boy(yes, he is fixed)) brown/red mini rex bunny baby and his sister Ozzie(was told she was the boy) she is about the color of a Russian blue cat and has a big round belly.

I'm not sure Angel is going to be around much longer (vet says she is about 15 years old now), but she still keeps on keeping on.

Suzanne

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Now that I've found this thread, I'd love to keep it going......

How's everybody doing today? Did you make it through Father's Day all right?

Well, it is Hump Day and that is sorta what I feel like . I am just ready for the weekend again.

Today is MIL's birthday, so glad she lives in California and I don't have to talk to her. Can you tell I don't like her I really don't

Father's Day isn't a big issue at my house. My father wasn't in my life, only my grandfather and he passed when I was five, but I do remember him on that day. DH doesn't really care one way or the other anyway, he called his father and stepfather, no biggie. It's Mothers Day that is the issue, hoping it will get better as the years go by.

I am bored here at work and want to be at home, but I gotta work.

I love to talk, so hopefully we can keep this thread going.

Suzanne

 

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Good morning, everybody!
Suzanne, my sister has a rabbit. She found him on her boyfriend's property last fall; she knew he was no wild rabbit! So she got a trap, and then went to get some "bait" for it, but when she came back out the bunny had hopped right in the trap! He didn't need any enticement at all! I guess he had had enough of freedom! Turns out he had belonged to a neighbor, but they didn't want him anymore. So now my sis has him, and she adores him. She just calls him Bunny. Or sometimes Buns of Steel.
Father's Day was uneventful for us. Both my hubby's and my father have passed away. Someone asked me if I got anything for my husband for Father's Day...uhh, no, why would I? He's not a father. Well, he didn't get anything for you for Mother's Day? Weren't you pissed? Uhh, no...