Metro New Orleans DISers - check in!!! - 03/2009

[Ms Marigny]

My boy only has four more nights at home then he's off on Saturday to his new home in Baton Rouge. We'll be going up Saturday and depending on how much we can get done, we may be going back on Sunday. It's starting to sink in, I caught Johnny looking at old pics of Kyle when he was about 7 and tears were streaming down his cheek.

Oh Kathy, just reading that makes me want to cry-

Apparently I can't bake either- I just put a cinnamon pecan coffee cake in the oven, and it looks flat when I just went to check on it. Gah, whats wrong with me!! I'm blaming the baking powder- must be stale! ...yeah, that's it, the baking powder....

 

[TigerKat]

Yep, I agree it's the baking powder!!!

Lorie, I m trying to hold it together but not succeeding. I know it sounds crazy but I feel like "What good am I" "What do I do now", after he's gone WTH do I do???????

 

[Ms Marigny]

Aww Kathy- . I think what you're feeling is totally normal! And you know we're always here for you... And hey, you could always teach me how to cook again...

 

[Terry36]

My boy only has four more nights at home then he's off on Saturday to his new home in Baton Rouge. We'll be going up Saturday and depending on how much we can get done, we may be going back on Sunday. It's starting to sink in, I caught Johnny looking at old pics of Kyle when he was about 7 and tears were streaming down his cheek.

Awe sweetie, to you. I am here for you.

Lorie you are not loosing your mind you are in mothering mode now so don't beat yourself up.

 

[jwhtewolfd]

Good morning, er, afternoon.

Feeling a little better today. Still just gonna bum around and just do enough laundry to get me through work this week. Decided not to go see my grandma today. Did send her flowers for her birtday next month though.

TK - I've only been on the leaving end, as opposed to the being left end, of college, so I'm not sure what to tell you. Just be proud that your love and support got him to the point where he is. He couldn't be leaving if you hadn't done such a great job.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Hey y'all!
Bethany- I'm glad you had a good first day!

So I have no idea what is wrong with me lately- since I've had Erik, I can't cook! I can't put a meal together to save my life, and I've been overcooking and undercooking things. So not like me. I also can't make any kind of decisions, even about the smallest things. I stand in front of the fridge and just can't decide what I want to eat, so sometimes I just don't eat anything at all. I'm losing my mind!

Thanks The culture shock overall moving here was not TOO bad (although I've had my moments ), largely because of this thread , but at work, OMG. It's as if I've entered some sort of parallel universe. (In a good way )

Awwww, the cooking issues probably have you feeling lost. I can't put a meal together to save my life either, but that's normal for me and not for you. I'm sure you'll get it all figured out again soon!

Yep, I agree it's the baking powder!!!

Lorie, I m trying to hold it together but not succeeding. I know it sounds crazy but I feel like "What good am I" "What do I do now", after he's gone WTH do I do???????

Awwww, you'll figure something out! This is going to be a tough weekend for you; but you'll get through it! He is going to do great and you're going to be so proud of him.

Aww Kathy- . I think what you're feeling is totally normal! And you know we're always here for you... And hey, you could always teach me how to cook again...

Can I come to these lessons? Please?!? I beg you...

Good morning, er, afternoon.

Feeling a little better today. Still just gonna bum around and just do enough laundry to get me through work this week. Decided not to go see my grandma today. Did send her flowers for her birtday next month though.

TK - I've only been on the leaving end, as opposed to the being left end, of college, so I'm not sure what to tell you. Just be proud that your love and support got him to the point where he is. He couldn't be leaving if you hadn't done such a great job.

I didn't get a chance to respond to your other post before this update, but when I read it I felt so bad for you. Like Kathy, I could feel the frustration.

Kathy - Jamie said that very well.

 

[jwhtewolfd]

Well, nevermind. I WAS feeling better today until Tony decided to throw a tantrum b/c I was "nitpicking" at him b/c he didn't clean the kitchen yesterday; he just took the pot of smelly mashed potatoes outside (and left it there). And how dare I ask him to go to the grocery today b/c it's raining. And what a fool I am to suggest he CALL his mother to see if his check arrived, rather than wasting gas to drive to Kenner to see if it arrived. Apparently I'm supposed to be too dense to realize that he doesn't want to go see his mom; he wants to go waste time with his scuzzy "friends" and he's using his mom as an excuse. He gets offended b/c I can see through his little lies and 6-year-old logic.

He's also offened that:
I don't slave outside in the sun all day, but dare to come home and claim to be exhausted.
I don't let him get away with throwing his self-righteous tantrums.
I stand up for myself when he tries to be manipulative or intimidating.
I call him on his excuses, ineffective arguing methods and his exaggerations of how hard he works.

I'm sorry, I know I let him get away with murder, but when I ask for simple, basic, hygenic things like a clean kitchen and groceries in the house, I don't think I'm being "nitpicky."

 

[kmores]

wow - I didn't realize it had been several days since I checked in! hey everyone! I have to redo my 3 year old shower. i don't have any money. still waiting on the refi and I am still sick. but hey!

Hey y'all!

So I have no idea what is wrong with me lately- since I've had Erik, I can't cook! I can't put a meal together to save my life, and I've been overcooking and undercooking things. So not like me. I also can't make any kind of decisions, even about the smallest things. I stand in front of the fridge and just can't decide what I want to eat, so sometimes I just don't eat anything at all. I'm losing my mind!

it's mom mind...it goes away when...oh I forgot...it doesn't ever go away! hang in there - it does get somewhat better...

My boy only has four more nights at home then he's off on Saturday to his new home in Baton Rouge. We'll be going up Saturday and depending on how much we can get done, we may be going back on Sunday. It's starting to sink in, I caught Johnny looking at old pics of Kyle when he was about 7 and tears were streaming down his cheek.

hang in there dear - I will be on the Westbank for a swim party Sunday and maybe we can get together to take your mind off things? I will be at Sherry's one block over from you....

Thanks The culture shock overall moving here was not TOO bad (although I've had my moments ), largely because of this thread , but at work, OMG. It's as if I've entered some sort of parallel universe. (In a good way

glad you are settling in...hopefully it will not take too long for you to believe that you are in a good, safe place.

Well, nevermind. I WAS feeling better today until Tony decided to throw a tantrum b/c I was "nitpicking" at him b/c he didn't clean the kitchen yesterday; he just took the pot of smelly mashed potatoes outside (and left it there). And how dare I ask him to go to the grocery today b/c it's raining. And what a fool I am to suggest he CALL his mother to see if his check arrived, rather than wasting gas to drive to Kenner to see if it arrived. Apparently I'm supposed to be too dense to realize that he doesn't want to go see his mom; he wants to go waste time with his scuzzy "friends" and he's using his mom as an excuse. He gets offended b/c I can see through his little lies and 6-year-old logic.

He's also offended that:
I don't slave outside in the sun all day, but dare to come home and claim to be exhausted.
I don't let him get away with throwing his self-righteous tantrums.
I stand up for myself when he tries to be manipulative or intimidating.
I call him on his excuses, ineffective arguing methods and his exaggerations of how hard he works.

I'm sorry, I know I let him get away with murder, but when I ask for simple, basic, hygenic things like a clean kitchen and groceries in the house, I don't think I'm being "nitpicky."

sorry hon - I *SO* understand what you are going through....hugs

 

[TigerKat]

Thanks to all for the kind words of support.

 

[ilovejack02]

Thanks to all for the kind words of support.

Popping in to say hi all!!

LOL Kathy, now I just started crying when I read about Johnny looking at Kyle's picture.

Ha.. I am excited he will be here because I know that means I will see you here!!

Hugs to you my friend.

 

[lori1043]

Jamie-

Lorie- didn't you know our babies/kids suck all the brain cells out of our heads? They're little aliens! Girl, you are completely NORMAL- it'll get better. Maybe stick with some simple recipes/cooking for now till everyone is sleeping better and give yourself some time. And thank you for the "little girl squeals"- I am needing them b/c I can only squeal to myself! Or cyber squeal It is actually 31 days away!

Kathy-Oh hugs! to you and your hubby. Thankfully, you seem to have 2 trips ahead to keep you busy and everyone is so right-you have done a good job, you are a successful mom who has successfully raised a good young man. Momhood carries on, but in a different way.

Remind me of this when I am boohooing over mine heading off to college.

Lori

 

[TigerKat]

Jenny - You will definitely see me soon!

Lori - Thanks so much, I will remind you, when your time comes.

I'm kinda worried about Tricia (GW), I pm'd her and she hasn't answered.

 

[rie'smom]

Lorie - You're not losing your mind girlfriend, you're being very hard on yourself. Remember you are doing the hardest job in the world x 2!!!!! Things will all fall into place soon.

My boy only has four more nights at home then he's off on Saturday to his new home in Baton Rouge. We'll be going up Saturday and depending on how much we can get done, we may be going back on Sunday. It's starting to sink in, I caught Johnny looking at old pics of Kyle when he was about 7 and tears were streaming down his cheek.

Ah sug, it's hard seeing your baby off to school. They adjust great, the moms and dads have a harder time.

Apparently I can't bake either- I just put a cinnamon pecan coffee cake in the oven, and it looks flat when I just went to check on it. Gah, whats wrong with me!! I'm blaming the baking powder- must be stale! ...yeah, that's it, the baking powder....

I used to make punch bowl cakes only I didn't have to break up mine because when I took them from the pan, they'd break on their own.

I'm kinda worried about Tricia (GW), I pm'd her and she hasn't answered.

I hope Tricia is ok.

 

[FloraFauna]

Good morning Last day of "freedom" according to DD15. She is usually excited about starting school, but not this year. She was sitting on the back porch yesterday remembering her summer and wishing it could start over again. I wish it could start over again too.

Jamie,

Kat, I cried too when I read about Johnny crying when looking at Kyle's pictures. You are a great friend and ya'll are great parents

 

[TigerKat]

Jamie - I am saying some extra prayers for you, you are a very strong woman.

 

[zipuzee]

I'm kinda worried about Tricia (GW), I pm'd her and she hasn't answered.

School started in St. Tammany this week - could she just be busy with that? Hopefully that's it.

Kathy - fo you. I don't know what to say as I am the opposite and was ready for my two to leave the nest. Course, my youngest just came back, so I have another adjustment to make .

Well, nevermind. I WAS feeling better today until Tony decided to throw a tantrum b/c I was "nitpicking" at him b/c he didn't clean the kitchen yesterday; he just took the pot of smelly mashed potatoes outside (and left it there). And how dare I ask him to go to the grocery today b/c it's raining. And what a fool I am to suggest he CALL his mother to see if his check arrived, rather than wasting gas to drive to Kenner to see if it arrived. Apparently I'm supposed to be too dense to realize that he doesn't want to go see his mom; he wants to go waste time with his scuzzy "friends" and he's using his mom as an excuse. He gets offended b/c I can see through his little lies and 6-year-old logic.

He's also offened that:
I don't slave outside in the sun all day, but dare to come home and claim to be exhausted.
I don't let him get away with throwing his self-righteous tantrums.
I stand up for myself when he tries to be manipulative or intimidating.
I call him on his excuses, ineffective arguing methods and his exaggerations of how hard he works.

I'm sorry, I know I let him get away with murder, but when I ask for simple, basic, hygenic things like a clean kitchen and groceries in the house, I don't think I'm being "nitpicky."

I know well where you are coming from and feel your pain. I hope things get better soon.

 

[TigerKat]

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[rie'smom]

I voted for NOLA!!!

 

[FloraFauna]

I voted for NOLA!!!

Me too!

 

[Terry36]

Hi ladies...checking in from Jackson this afternoon.