Comments on What Were You Expecting?: A Post About Random Things

I had a 'when did we become grownups' conv...

2011-04-04T21:57:05.282-07:00

I had a 'when did we become grownups' conversation with my oldest friend just a couple of days ago. Seriously...when did that happen?

Your single problem sounds hard to deal with at times, but as someone who is perpetually single, I am a bit jealous that you know there will be an end to it!

Parenting is really a brutal kind of living, espec...

2011-04-02T13:38:28.725-07:00

Parenting is really a brutal kind of living, especially when we have to tow the line on discipline. I know that my kids remember those times and for the most part, there have been positive results when their dad and I were staunch in our stands and agreed on our decisions. But it is never easy. I remember complaining to my dad--when I was about 15, that my frieneds' parents were their "pals." He replied: "When you grow up I'll be your pal. Now I'm your parent." Never forgot that one.

As for being single, yeah, it sucks big time when our "others" are away for one reason or another. I usually enjoy the first few days--that "me" time you mentioned, but then I realize that I am indeed missing him, especially at night, and especially when it seems that the family burdens are getting heavier. Enjoyed your sharing--well, I always do.

I completely understand your struggles with homewo...

2011-04-01T11:49:19.021-07:00

I completely understand your struggles with homework & the timing of the discipline. I've done the same thing and as hard as it was, the boys knowing how important school is to their current happiness and future success was worth the pain. Once the problem was resolved, I rewarded them and it kinda made up for what they missed out on before.

Congrats for the girl! My baby is entering high school in the fall two, but then BOTH of mine will be in high school! Argh! I'm still having small panic attacks over that! What will I do when they're both in college in 4 1/2 years???

I miss chatting with you, we need to find a reason to IM or email like we did in our old mortgage days!

Awwww, Holly. Sorry to hear about LM. I think the ...

2011-03-29T04:23:16.806-07:00

Awwww, Holly. Sorry to hear about LM. I think the birthday was a good decision, but the gifts would have been a bit too much ^_^; After all, he's still only a kid.

You're not missing much about music, seriously LOL.

and wooohooo about TG :) I'm glad she's doing well! Must be a weight off your shoulder :P

and yes, you've come a loooong way :)

That is A LOT on your mind girl! I think you did ...

2011-03-27T18:03:37.016-07:00

That is A LOT on your mind girl!

I think you did right with the Birthday - you didn't cancel his birthday out right as he will still have his family part. And if he was asking for something big - okay, I'm too out of the loop with kids to know what - I wouldn't get him the item as a gift for his birthday.

Possibly another thing if you need something is to remove them from something they love. My friend is a single mom and her son can be a handful but she knows his weak spot - no more lego and it's hidden so he can't find it. He got it back last time but has been told if there are any more problems it all goes in the garbage. The shocked look was hilarious as was the 'you're serious aren't you mom!' and she was.

Meanwhile Sue's kids climb the walls if taken off all technology - xbox, wii, and Lord knows what else but it's mind boggling.

Current Events - I won't read news papers and rarely know what's going on but when I would cry every night when watching the news I realized it wasn't a good part of my life. And when you do need to know stuff I usually figure it out.

And you have a daughter about to go to highschool - Godson went this year and that was a shock. And my 25 year old cousin had a baby. A BABY! I keep looking at him and thinking 'where did you come from'!? But I love him and my cousin is such a great mom! So proud.

And finally, I can last 5 full days without Bob. On the 5th day I start to get weepy so totally get it ;)

CindyS