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Ewag - I don't think I'm going to know how to act when I'm in your shoes on Thurs. I can't imagine not having MissFR around. Imagine actually being able to get things done! I won't know how to behave.
I bet he was excited! And it sounds like he's doing fine since you haven't heard otherwise.
Things are better in our casa - as DH has left town. He can be grouchy with his sales guy. I know he was just dreading this week though. I'd be grouchy too.
Good call, coop - I'll bet you're right on.
Enjoy your week of not grouchy?? It's rough when work ick spills over into home, especially for the rest of the family!!
Ewag - I don't think I'm going to know how to act when I'm in your shoes on Thurs. I can't imagine not having MissFR around. Imagine actually being able to get things done! I won't know how to behave.
Haha - yeah, I'm a bit at loose ends! Now I know to plan like a full day's worth of activity into the time! I completely hear you about not having the little one around - it is WEIRD! And remarkably quiet...
I wish you all the best with Thursday! Keep us posted, ok??
hee - we should have a CDMWR-Philly chapter play date!
I don't think I mentioned this story, we seemed to have a bunch of kids over for playdates last week. One boy lost his cool over something inconsequential, picked up a shoe and smacked DS across the face with all his strength. I initially though DS had broken some bones. Let's just say I don't think the kid will ever forget this crazy Zim woman going all lachrymose on his azz! He asked to come back a few days later, so I'm not sure that I scared him quite enough. He was VERY well behaved though .
OMGoodness! Threw a shoe at your DS? Wow! He deserved all lachrymose! Glad he's behaving better!
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Kids these days...
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Hopefully your new schedule will be better than in the past. Sounds like it was difficult before.
I'm hoping. His three days off will be in a row, a long weekend. He'll be home here and there the other four days. He won't be doing any heavy lifting, which exhausted him for the past two years, so it might be okay.
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Happy 6th birthday to my youngest today! When I was in the hospital after his birth Hurricane Katrina was the big news.
Happy birthday to your little one! Six was one of my favorite ages! I wish they could stay that age forever!
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Zim - I agree with others - there is nothing wrong with feeling bad about your garden. I can't imagine how devastated I would be if I lost mine.
I'd be beside myself. I get so much joy from spending time outside in my garden with my family. It's so peaceful for me.
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Things are better in our casa - as DH has left town. He can be grouchy with his sales guy. I know he was just dreading this week though. I'd be grouchy too.
I hear you! When hubby is cranky about his job, I'm usually relieved when he goes to work.
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Did I ever tell you guys I have a serious vomiting phobia? Serious.
How does that work? Fear of seeing it? Fear of doing it? Fear of cleaning it?
Ewag - I don't think I'm going to know how to act when I'm in your shoes on Thurs. I can't imagine not having MissFR around. Imagine actually being able to get things done! I won't know how to behave.
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Haha - yeah, I'm a bit at loose ends! Now I know to plan like a full day's worth of activity into the time! I completely hear you about not having the little one around - it is WEIRD! And remarkably quiet...
I remember feeling like I didn't know what to do with myself! Reminds me of when they first went to sleepovers. Hubby and I just sat and stared at each other, feeling like we should go out but comfortable in our routine of staying home.
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FR & Ewag - Are you telling me that you can be inside your house AND the house can be child-free at the same time? I thought that was an urban legend.
Okey dokey Hopes: Do Not apologize to Little Mr. Snot Nose. (Hereafter known as LMSN.) If he apologizes (and if any of his co-horts do) all you say is "Apology accepted." DO NOT say anything like, "Well it was my fault too." or "We all got a little heated". Because this is on HIM. You don't own any part of his rudeness.
"Apology accepted" then you open up your book and let the instructor take it from there. Do not let this kid off the hook. But be Lady Grand - Dignity! - when you accept his apology. This kid has to learn the lesson that he was rude as h--- and it's not acceptable. Ever.
Then there's a second part: Sometime this year LMSN is not going to know the answer to something. Or he's going to be called on and not have anything to say. That is when you, Lady Grand Hopes, raise your lovely hand and answers. Or makes a point that is so full of wisdom the class is stunned. At that point you turn - slowly - to LMSN and give him "The Look". The all-knowing Look that says "I know you are an idiot and you know you are an idiot. But I'm not going to embarass you by pointing that out." Just The Look.
In my house this is called "Erasing the Checkmark".
Hope this makes sense as I am typing like mad. Remember NO APOLOGY. Just I accept your apology. Got any music with you? Put on some Butt Kicking I Am Woman music, ramp yourself up, and go get them!!!
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