DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 3

[eeyore45]

I believe that friends are quiet angels, who lift us to our feet when our wings have forgotten how to fly"

DD sent me an email, this was included in it - I want to post the "Mean Mom" for us in another post!!

Jo for the school (and you were NOT rambling!!) ixiedust:

 

[eeyore45]

Mean Moms
Someday when my children are old enough to
understand the logic that motivates a parent, I will
tell them, as my Mean Mom told me: I loved you
enough . . . to ask where you were going, with whom,
and what time you would be home.

I loved you enough to be silent and let you
discover that your new best friend was a creep.

I loved you enough to stand over you for two hours
while you cleaned your room, a job that should have taken 15 minutes.

I loved you enough to let you see anger,
disappointment, and tears in my eyes. Children must
learn that their parents aren't perfect.

I loved you enough to let you assume the
responsibility for your actions even when the
penalties were so harsh they almost broke my heart.

But most of all, I loved you enough . . . to say
NO when I knew you would hate me for it.

Those were the most difficult battles of all. I'm
glad I won them, because in the end you won, too.
And someday when your children are old enough to
understand the logic that motivates parents, you will tell them.

Was your Mom mean? I know mine was. We had the
meanest mother in the whole world! While other kids
ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast.

When others had a Pepsi and a Twinkie for lunch, we had to eat
sandwiches.

And you can guess our mother fixed us a dinner that was
different from what other kids had, too.

Mother insisted on knowing where we were at all
times. You'd think we were convicts in a prison. She
had to know who our friends were, and what we were
doing with them. She insisted that if we said we
would be gone for an hour, we would be gone for an hour or less.

We were ashamed to admit it, but she had the nerve
to break the Child Labor Laws by making us work. We had to wash the
dishes, make the beds, learn to> cook, vacuum the floor, do laundry, empty the trash and all sorts of cruel jobs.
I think she would lie
awake at night thinking of more things for us to do.

She always insisted on us telling the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth. By the time
we were teenagers, she could read our minds and had
eyes in the back of her head. Then, life was really tough!

Mother wouldn't let our friends just honk the horn
when they drove up. They had to come up to the door
so she could meet them. While everyone else could
date when they were 12 or 13, we had to wait until we were 16 .

Because of our mother we missed out on lots of
things other kids experienced. None of us have ever
been caught shoplifting, vandalizing other's
property or ever arrested for any crime. It was all her fault.

Now that we have left home, we are all educated,
honest adults. We are doing our best to be mean
parents just like Mom was.

I think that is what's wrong with the world today.
It just doesn't have enough mean moms.

 

[DisneyJo]

So are these "private" schools, or public(free)? I've always been confused about your school system. I guess I don't understand the terminology!

All free (private are about $20,000 a year ) just selective and the local schools are not good, as we have a so called choice we can look further a field but even the good ones have their bad points. If she gets the elite school I fear she will struggle, the CofE school involves a 90 min bus journey twice a day and our third choice costs $1,400 a year in transport. These choices all were made in October but we only find out tomorrow! It's being done on-line for the first time this year so bets are it will crash and we won't find out until the letter comes on Friday anyway.

 

[DisneyJo]

Mean Moms
Someday when my children are old enough to
understand the logic that motivates a parent, I will
tell them, as my Mean Mom told me: I loved you
enough . . . to ask where you were going, with whom,
and what time you would be home.

I loved you enough to be silent and let you
discover that your new best friend was a creep.

I loved you enough to stand over you for two hours
while you cleaned your room, a job that should have taken 15 minutes.

I loved you enough to let you see anger,
disappointment, and tears in my eyes. Children must
learn that their parents aren't perfect.

I loved you enough to let you assume the
responsibility for your actions even when the
penalties were so harsh they almost broke my heart.

But most of all, I loved you enough . . . to say
NO when I knew you would hate me for it.

Those were the most difficult battles of all. I'm
glad I won them, because in the end you won, too.
And someday when your children are old enough to
understand the logic that motivates parents, you will tell them.

Was your Mom mean? I know mine was. We had the
meanest mother in the whole world! While other kids
ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast.

When others had a Pepsi and a Twinkie for lunch, we had to eat
sandwiches.

And you can guess our mother fixed us a dinner that was
different from what other kids had, too.

Mother insisted on knowing where we were at all
times. You'd think we were convicts in a prison. She
had to know who our friends were, and what we were
doing with them. She insisted that if we said we
would be gone for an hour, we would be gone for an hour or less.

We were ashamed to admit it, but she had the nerve
to break the Child Labor Laws by making us work. We had to wash the
dishes, make the beds, learn to> cook, vacuum the floor, do laundry, empty the trash and all sorts of cruel jobs.
I think she would lie
awake at night thinking of more things for us to do.

She always insisted on us telling the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth. By the time
we were teenagers, she could read our minds and had
eyes in the back of her head. Then, life was really tough!

Mother wouldn't let our friends just honk the horn
when they drove up. They had to come up to the door
so she could meet them. While everyone else could
date when they were 12 or 13, we had to wait until we were 16 .

Because of our mother we missed out on lots of
things other kids experienced. None of us have ever
been caught shoplifting, vandalizing other's
property or ever arrested for any crime. It was all her fault.

Now that we have left home, we are all educated,
honest adults. We are doing our best to be mean
parents just like Mom was.

I think that is what's wrong with the world today.
It just doesn't have enough mean moms.

So true but there's a few there I need to work on

 

[aldisneygrl]

Ok, I was at work today (at the preschool at my church), and our youth group puts on a dinner show for the Young at Heart (people 50 and older) at church. They are wanting to do a Disney theme this year. We (the teens) usually make our own decorations. It is usually pretty elaborate. Anyway, does anyone know if we would get "in trouble" with Disney if we photcopied Disney pics, and blew them up (I mean enlarge them ). We don't want to get in trouble with copyright infringements or anything. If y'all don't know, where could I post this question, and get a pretty reliable answer. We would hate for the cops::cop: to come in and haul away our youth group because we copied a picture of Mickey.

Thanks for your help.


P.S. - Jo - y'all must have a different way of schooling over there. Our schools are based on where you live.


Also, I can't give any more details, but I am going to be a "STAR" in a tabloid over on the WPASADI Board.

 

[winkers]

All free (private are about $20,000 a year ) just selective and the local schools are not good, as we have a so called choice we can look further a field but even the good ones have their bad points. If she gets the elite school I fear she will struggle, the CofE school involves a 90 min bus journey twice a day and our third choice costs $1,400 a year in transport. These choices all were made in October but we only find out tomorrow! It's being done on-line for the first time this year so bets are it will crash and we won't find out until the letter comes on Friday anyway.

Wow, that sounds complicated!! I guess there are pro's and con's to having a choice. The schools my kids are in are really good, but in the states it pretty much depends on the school district you are in and the state. Let us know what happens!

 

[aldisneygrl]

Eeyore - I love the Mean Mom poem. I am going to copy that into a Word document, and hold on to that one. May need to pull it out and use it sometime.

 

[dance2874]

Could you all send me some good luck prayers please, in 11 hours we find out which secondary school Jessica will be going to. We had to choose from about 20 and she also took an exam called the 11 plus which gets her into a grammar school (elite) although I'm not holding out much hope on that as she came out of the test in January with a big grin on her face saying the test was really hard and she left a whole section out But the main thing was we have overcome her fear of tests : Our first choice was the grammar and second was the CofE school but I'm not sure if I went to church enough? Although as I was a Rainbow (daisy scout) leader for over 3 years that counted. Well hopefully we will get one of our 3 choices the whole system over here is ridiculous.

Sorry to ramble on!

Coming your way! It all sounds quite confusing to me.

Welcome home UM! We are glad to have you back.

aldisneygrl- I am sure you are technically not supposed to copy them but chances are it is not a huge deal. I highly doubt anyone will really have any issue with it considering you are not going to sell the image or make money from it in any way. BUT, I am not a lawyer nor do I play one on TV

 

[mousehouselover]

Ok, y'all win.

I've been battlng depression on and off for more than a decade. I've been on anti-depressants and was hospitalized twice. I've had several therapists but I can't shake the demon for more than a year or so. My issues right now are work and infertility.

Last night the IF issues were really getting to me and the more I try to talk to DH about it, the less I feel he's supporting me. He called me at work yesterday to let me know that his brother's fiance is pg. So on top of being stressed about work, he adds to my fragile emotional state. I was fuming by the time I got home. Our biggest challenge with IF is the $$. We have no insurance for treatment so all the medical care is out of pocket. We decided a few years ago that we wouldn't do anything until we were in a better position financially. Well, 14 mos ago we decided we weren't going to find the perfect time to do it and we went ahead with a cycle. Not only did it fail, we discovered there are more problems. I was devistated as we have to spend more each time we try. I still refuse and am unable to spend the outrageous sums that others do to have their families. So it really weighs on me that we have limited options and the time we have available is getting shorter and shorter. To make things worse, DH told me that we can continue trying but I have to postpone another trip to WDW. I feel like I have to give up one dream for another.

All told, I'm really close to having an emotional breakdown. I've been battling burn out at work and now this. I have no energy, have to take a nap in the afternoons after work or I fall asleep between 8-9pm. I have a hard time focusing and feel like I'm not getting anything done as well as I should. I'm always angry or grouchy and DH and I have fought a lot the last several days.

My diet is just another burden right now. I feel like I'm depriving myself and can't enjoy my food. This morning I said "Everything I put in my mouth has to have a number. Either a point or calorie count so I can calculate a point." I'm not losing weight right now even with trying to count everything. I weigh in on Fri then by Sun I have gained some of the weight back and spend the rest of the week trying to get rid of it.

I'm not quitting. I'm just not in a good place emotionally and it's making this so much harder. I did have some chocolate yesterday but it was brought back from New Zealand so it was a treat; I probably won't ever have the chance to eat NZ choc ever again. (It was ok but rather odd, there was some bark like stuff with dried fruit and pinenuts. I don't now what they put in it but it was seasoned funny....at least to someone used to eating domestic chocolate.)

I don't have my profile thing done, I'm having isues with getting it to work. I tried a bit yesterday and it wasn't doing what I thought it should.

I called my Dr's office to ask for a Rx for my anti-depressants. They didn't call me back so I'm not sure if I have to make an appt or not. I haven't talked to my boss about a lighter workload but I've been trying to lighten up what I'm doing and trying to focus on the tasks that I'm solely responsible for. DH thinks I should ask for a week or two off to completely destress. Our office manager is out on medical leave right now so two absent employees will be hard for the rest of the staff to cover, especially since we're the one's who handle the ordering and inventory and in general make sure every one has what they need to get the job done. I'd like to just curl up in a ball and make everything go away.

So that's it, in a rather large nutshell.

 

[spongemommie05]

Could you all send me some good luck prayers please, in 11 hours we find out which secondary school Jessica will be going to. We had to choose from about 20 and she also took an exam called the 11 plus which gets her into a grammar school (elite) although I'm not holding out much hope on that as she came out of the test in January with a big grin on her face saying the test was really hard and she left a whole section out But the main thing was we have overcome her fear of tests : Our first choice was the grammar and second was the CofE school but I'm not sure if I went to church enough? Although as I was a Rainbow (daisy scout) leader for over 3 years that counted. Well hopefully we will get one of our 3 choices the whole system over here is ridiculous.

Sorry to ramble on!

Prayers are coming your way .

well just wanted to jump on and say hi but hopefully i will be back later
went to the gym did 20 mins on the track walking , running 10 mins thebegged me to stop so i did .
did 5 sets of 10 ab crunches so i did 50 (i can feel my abs and they are not happy) and 5 mins on the Eliptical
my hardest time of the day is when the kids come home until i fix dinner so i have decided to go to the gym after my kids come home from school that way i don't have to listen to them whine about being hungry. am i a horrible mom?
anyways love to ya all

 

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

Hi everyone. I am a newbie and I love the DIS. My family and I are going to WDW again this year(3rd time), so I decided to do bit of planning/research and found you guys . I read a few pages from this thread and I am totally hooked. I would love to join if it's ok. I just started the SIX WEEK BODY MAKEOVER yesterday and I need alot of support. I already cheated and ate something last night that I wasn't supposed to . I love the way you all interact with each other and actually care about each other. I am trying to lose at least 50 pounds by June 16 (My birthday and the day before we leave to WDW). Thanks for listening

Hey peeps, just want to let y'all know I'm still here. I've been keeping up, just haven't felt like posting. I'm in some sort of funk, I feel like carp, I'm tired and grouchy. Tonight, I'm sitting here with my gut hanging over my pants and feeling like a slob. (they are tinly little hipster pants though so hanging over is a given.....) I just typed out a whole depressing post but don't want to affect everyone else.

I really feel like things are falling apart. I guess I'm going to have to find a way to deal with how I'm feeling. I'm about to get angry about things and I don't want to let it go on y'all.

If I don't post for a while, please know I'm thinking about everyone and talk about you frequently.

Heyyyy! I missed everyone!!!! How ARE y'all?????

I havent caught up because the HAVOC and running AMUCK on my TR I have been reading through!

I'll catch up tomorrow....is there a cliff's notes version since I left on pg. 523....YIKES!!!!

Who was the biggest loser???? I have to start over, I betcha!!!

Welcome Home. Can't wait to hear about your trip.

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE!
TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY OF OUR FAVORITE DANCIN' PEEP, DANCE2874!​

JEN!!!​

Mean Moms
Someday when my children are old enough to
understand the logic that motivates a parent, I will
tell them, as my Mean Mom told me: I loved you
enough . . . to ask where you were going, with whom,
and what time you would be home.

I loved you enough to be silent and let you
discover that your new best friend was a creep.

I loved you enough to stand over you for two hours
while you cleaned your room, a job that should have taken 15 minutes.

I loved you enough to let you see anger,
disappointment, and tears in my eyes. Children must
learn that their parents aren't perfect.

I loved you enough to let you assume the
responsibility for your actions even when the
penalties were so harsh they almost broke my heart.

But most of all, I loved you enough . . . to say
NO when I knew you would hate me for it.

Those were the most difficult battles of all. I'm
glad I won them, because in the end you won, too.
And someday when your children are old enough to
understand the logic that motivates parents, you will tell them.

Was your Mom mean? I know mine was. We had the
meanest mother in the whole world! While other kids
ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast.

When others had a Pepsi and a Twinkie for lunch, we had to eat
sandwiches.

And you can guess our mother fixed us a dinner that was
different from what other kids had, too.

Mother insisted on knowing where we were at all
times. You'd think we were convicts in a prison. She
had to know who our friends were, and what we were
doing with them. She insisted that if we said we
would be gone for an hour, we would be gone for an hour or less.

We were ashamed to admit it, but she had the nerve
to break the Child Labor Laws by making us work. We had to wash the
dishes, make the beds, learn to> cook, vacuum the floor, do laundry, empty the trash and all sorts of cruel jobs.
I think she would lie
awake at night thinking of more things for us to do.

She always insisted on us telling the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth. By the time
we were teenagers, she could read our minds and had
eyes in the back of her head. Then, life was really tough!

Mother wouldn't let our friends just honk the horn
when they drove up. They had to come up to the door
so she could meet them. While everyone else could
date when they were 12 or 13, we had to wait until we were 16 .

Because of our mother we missed out on lots of
things other kids experienced. None of us have ever
been caught shoplifting, vandalizing other's
property or ever arrested for any crime. It was all her fault.

Now that we have left home, we are all educated,
honest adults. We are doing our best to be mean
parents just like Mom was.

I think that is what's wrong with the world today.
It just doesn't have enough mean moms.

Thanks for sharing.

Melinda. CONGRATS ON YOUR 1000TH POST. I don't think that I will ever get there.

 

[dance2874]

mousehouselover- I really feel for you. It sounds to me like you do need a few days to get things sorted out in your mind. Go talk to your boss and see if it can be arranged. Maybe even a long weekend will help. I also suffer from depression, and without my meds I am so tired all the time and have no excitement for life. I really notice a HUGE difference. I am betting refilling those will help you some. Maybe a different one?

I have not been through IF issues, but my best friend has and I saw how difficult that was for them. I wish there was more we could do to help. We are here to listen if you need to vent.

 

[winkers]

Ok, y'all win.

I've been battlng depression on and off for more than a decade. I've been on anti-depressants and was hospitalized twice. I've had several therapists but I can't shake the demon for more than a year or so. My issues right now are work and infertility.

Last night the IF issues were really getting to me and the more I try to talk to DH about it, the less I feel he's supporting me. He called me at work yesterday to let me know that his brother's fiance is pg. So on top of being stressed about work, he adds to my fragile emotional state. I was fuming by the time I got home. Our biggest challenge with IF is the $$. We have no insurance for treatment so all the medical care is out of pocket. We decided a few years ago that we wouldn't do anything until we were in a better position financially. Well, 14 mos ago we decided we weren't going to find the perfect time to do it and we went ahead with a cycle. Not only did it fail, we discovered there are more problems. I was devistated as we have to spend more each time we try. I still refuse and am unable to spend the outrageous sums that others do to have their families. So it really weighs on me that we have limited options and the time we have available is getting shorter and shorter. To make things worse, DH told me that we can continue trying but I have to postpone another trip to WDW. I feel like I have to give up one dream for another.

All told, I'm really close to having an emotional breakdown. I've been battling burn out at work and now this. I have no energy, have to take a nap in the afternoons after work or I fall asleep between 8-9pm. I have a hard time focusing and feel like I'm not getting anything done as well as I should. I'm always angry or grouchy and DH and I have fought a lot the last several days.

My diet is just another burden right now. I feel like I'm depriving myself and can't enjoy my food. This morning I said "Everything I put in my mouth has to have a number. Either a point or calorie count so I can calculate a point." I'm not losing weight right now even with trying to count everything. I weigh in on Fri then by Sun I have gained some of the weight back and spend the rest of the week trying to get rid of it.

I'm not quitting. I'm just not in a good place emotionally and it's making this so much harder. I did have some chocolate yesterday but it was brought back from New Zealand so it was a treat; I probably won't ever have the chance to eat NZ choc ever again. (It was ok but rather odd, there was some bark like stuff with dried fruit and pinenuts. I don't now what they put in it but it was seasoned funny....at least to someone used to eating domestic chocolate.)

I don't have my profile thing done, I'm having isues with getting it to work. I tried a bit yesterday and it wasn't doing what I thought it should.

I called my Dr's office to ask for a Rx for my anti-depressants. They didn't call me back so I'm not sure if I have to make an appt or not. I haven't talked to my boss about a lighter workload but I've been trying to lighten up what I'm doing and trying to focus on the tasks that I'm solely responsible for. DH thinks I should ask for a week or two off to completely destress. Our office manager is out on medical leave right now so two absent employees will be hard for the rest of the staff to cover, especially since we're the one's who handle the ordering and inventory and in general make sure every one has what they need to get the job done. I'd like to just curl up in a ball and make everything go away.

So that's it, in a rather large nutshell.

I've struggled with depression for 13 years. It's not fun, but you can get thru it. If the meds you are on now aren't working, try something new. I just switched to a new one after 6 years on prozac, and it was like a cloud lifted off of me!.
I agree that you need some time off to decompress and relax!

 

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

Posting my February totals:

Feb. Exercise total- 617 minutes (definitely room for improvement)
Feb. Sit-ups total- 680 sit-ups (was going strong but got sidetracked)
Feb. Miles Walked - 26.5 miles (almost the distance to the nearest Wal-Mart)

Just thought I would share.

 

[eeyore45]

WOOOHOOTY NONI POSTED

There you go - you grabbed our lifeline... now, dont let go!!

I have no idea how much time setting up my profile sucked up, but it still needs way more time!! BUT, you approved me to be your friend, so go read my comment... and do know... where ever you go - you dont go alone!!

Promise!!

 

[harleygirl]

I'm skipping a few pages cause I am just to tired to get myself together... WELCOME HOME UTAH!!!

chat tomorrow!

 

[Minnie_Moo]

MHL. Hopefully the venting helped you feel a little bit better (venting ALWAYS helps me).

Sometimes I think we need to do what's best for our own health and sanity and just not worry about anyone else. The work will still be there when you feel better. Sending prayers your way.

Also, I'm sneaking under the midnight wire to wish Jen a Happy Birthday!

 

[S.Poppins]

Ok, I was at work today (at the preschool at my church), and our youth group puts on a dinner show for the Young at Heart (people 50 and older) at church. They are wanting to do a Disney theme this year. We (the teens) usually make our own decorations. It is usually pretty elaborate. Anyway, does anyone know if we would get "in trouble" with Disney if we photcopied Disney pics, and blew them up (I mean enlarge them ). We don't want to get in trouble with copyright infringements or anything. If y'all don't know, where could I post this question, and get a pretty reliable answer. We would hate for the cops::cop: to come in and haul away our youth group because we copied a picture of Mickey.

Thanks for your help.


P.S. - Jo - y'all must have a different way of schooling over there. Our schools are based on where you live.


Also, I can't give any more details, but I am going to be a "STAR" in a tabloid over on the WPASADI Board.

Well, you can buy all kinds of Disney decorations and you aren't selling the stuff, so my guess would be it would be fine. Plus a Disney exec. is not likely to show up there.

Noni - I am glad you decided to share with us. Being able to tell someone how you feel without fear of disapproval or judgement is crucial. I do not know if you are a Christian or not, and I hope you don't mind this suggestion, but it is the only advice I can offer. I use to really struggle with mood swings and depression. Getting out of that cycle was a long, hard journey that I could not have done on my own. When I joined a Spirit-filled church, I received the help I needed. But that is a very long, story. Anyway, one of the things that helped me was to read a lot in the Psalms. I memorized a lot of scripture and worked hard to replace all my negative self-talk (hated myself, my husband and my life) and ungodly beliefs with the godly beliefs and truths in the Bible. I don't mean to sound preachy but that was my experience. I still wrestle sometimes, especially when I get overtired or stressed and I have not made time to have quiet times in prayer and meditation. I cannot tell you the improvement in my marriage, emotions, and job. You will be in my prayers. You are not crazy and your feeling are very real, don't let anyone tell you any different. I know many women who have struggled with infertility and it is hard. We have 2 kids and really wanted another - but it just has not happened. This month 2 women at church who did not want more kids found out they were pregnant. Yes, it makes me question. But I have decided all I can do right now is wait on God and trust Him. My youngest is 7 and it is very hard to think that that chapter in my life (babies and young children) is about to close. Of course, I am so busy it is hard to imagine what I would do with a baby right now. Maybe God knows that. I know you guys have kids, but I could now remember the circumstances. Hope tomorrow is a better day.

 

[aldisneygrl]

Well, you can buy all kinds of Disney decorations and you aren't selling the stuff, so my guess would be it would be fine. Plus a Disney exec. is not likely to show up there.

Noni - I am glad you decided to share with us. Being able to tell someone how you feel without fear of disapproval or judgement is crucial. I do not know if you are a Christian or not, and I hope you don't mind this suggestion, but it is the only advice I can offer. I use to really struggle with mood swings and depression. Getting out of that cycle was a long, hard journey that I could not have done on my own. When I joined a Spirit-filled church, I received the help I needed. But that is a very long, story. Anyway, one of the things that helped me was to read a lot in the Psalms. I memorized a lot of scripture and worked hard to replace all my negative self-talk (hated myself, my husband and my life) and ungodly beliefs with the godly beliefs and truths in the Bible. I don't mean to sound preachy but that was my experience. I still wrestle sometimes, especially when I get overtired or stressed and I have not made time to have quiet times in prayer and meditation. I cannot tell you the improvement in my marriage, emotions, and job. You will be in my prayers. You are not crazy and your feeling are very real, don't let anyone tell you any different. I know many women who have struggled with infertility and it is hard. We have 2 kids and really wanted another - but it just has not happened. This month 2 women at church who did not want more kids found out they were pregnant. Yes, it makes me question. But I have decided all I can do right now is wait on God and trust Him. My youngest is 7 and it is very hard to think that that chapter in my life (babies and young children) is about to close. Of course, I am so busy it is hard to imagine what I would do with a baby right now. Maybe God knows that. I know you guys have kids, but I could now remember the circumstances. Hope tomorrow is a better day.

That is the thing, we don't want to buy the decorations for this one party. We would rather just make something and throw it away after the party. Since it is a church function we don't want to do anything illegal. I think the youth secretary is checking on it. You will have to come check out my tabloid debut once it is released on the WPASADI board.


Noni - I second what Stacey says. Prayer will help you through you trials. We are here for you to vent, scream, holler, cry, or whatever you need us for. We love you, and hope the best for you. My neighbor across the street said that she struggled with getting pregnant, and she told her husband she needed to quit work because the stress was doing her in. Once she quit, she got pregnant the next month. I think having a week or two off would clear your head, and help you sort out what you really want. Here's a for you.


Now may I vent for a moment? I went to my son's "end of the hockey season" party tonight. We all met at a local restaurant to eat and have the kids (yes kids because there are two girls on our team) sit at one table while the parents sat at the other. We all ordered our dinners. While we waited for salads and such to come out, our coach got up and gave each of the kids a gift and said nice things about each one of them. We gave him our gift from us, and he sat down. We were still waiting on our food when our captain (boy) and the Co-assistant captain's (both girls) decided they wanted to go to the ice rink and watch two other teams play their game. This game will decide who we play in the first round of our tournament on Monday. Now, I realize that that is important, but we are in last place. We have only won 2 games out of 12 this season. This is our team party! Well, the mother of the girls says she will take them. Then the rest of the team, one by one, get up and say that they want to go. The entire team, except for my son and another boy, leave the restaurant, before their food comes out, to go to the game. I thought this was incredibly RUDE! We are supposed to be celebrating our team, and they left. My son and the other boy just sat there dumbfounded and hungry. The mother ended up coming back after she dropped all 7 of the other kids off. Anyway, am I overreacting here? I would have thought that the coach would have said, "No why don't y'all stay here and finish eating, and then you can go". No, he just said "Ok", when his son asked to go too. Sorry to ramble on, but this really got under my skin.

 

[UtahMama]

WOW! They could have eaten first! Thank You for teaching your child not to just go with the flow. Integrity is taught. What a good mama you are. Sorry you were put is such a weird spot.