
Replacing the much lamented 'On My Mind' profile option, this thread is for musings, jottings, whimsies, preoccupations and the rest of the thesaurus for anyone to jot down anything they please.
I can't remember what the maximum character count was before, can anyone else? But anyway it wasn't very many so let's keep to that.
And why do they keep moving things posted as discussions over to questions? Especially when they are clearly not questions, such as FF's most recent thread musing about getting older!!!
techie - hugs are great and so glad the younger fs wants them. Privacy is important too.
glad - me too for year and years . It must feel good to be able to sleep in later. Now for me it is often more like 3 which is too early so I go back to sleep for another couple of hours if I can, and catch a nap in the daytime.
The recommendation for CS/FM is stay in bed late in the morning which is 9:30 for me and nap in the afternoon. My most productive time of day now in last afternoon and evening. Used to be mornings.
It snowed yesterday - just a light snow - but hasn't stayed. More is forecast for today and the weekend and daytime temperatures are heading to below freezing. I guess winter is here. ❄❄❄😕
Younger foster son told me this morning it's okay if I give him a hug when he goes to school. I'm an affection person (43 yo nephew often still gives me a hug) but told him when he came to live with me that he didn't have to "suffer" any hugs he didn't feel comfortable with. My grand-nephews have endured my hugs all their lives and are somewhat accustomed to me. My younger grand-nephew comes down to my house and dumps his box of toys on my queen sized bed, plays with them while we watch a movie or show, often eventually decides to snuggle. The younger foster son joins him on the bed, sitting across from him and playing with the toys but seemingly amazed when grand-nephew starts a "tiggle fight" with me that we both enjoy. Physiologist says to continue my affectionate relationship with grand-nephews, not to pressure foster son into similar demonstrations but offer them when he wants. Foster son is apparently afraid of close contact with adults. I was a very independent kid at 9 but I remember sitting beside my daddy on the couch every night and having his arm around me as we watched tv. So many things we take for granted these boys need to learn about; respect and body autonomy just being one. I cannot remember an argument about a shut door in my childhood home; you just knocked and waited for permission. These boys were not allowed to shut a door...
If you are missing your Mom, have a small glass of wine for your grief, by toasting her life when it was good.
I miss my beloved mom too. :(
I'm sorry to hear you're in the hospital. I love your commentary and all the posts you make on your most awesome cooking.
Feel better soon and please let us know how you're doing. Hang in there.
I agree, I hope she nuts out in jail from withdrawals and can get into treatment or gets time. I know the odds of forced treatment are slim but, it gives you all a respite from her nonsense.
Again, WELL DONE to ALL of you. You guys are doing great for these young guys and they are learning valuable lessons that they will carry all their lives.
I've told him God gives men strength to be the protectors of children and women and never their abusers.
Without realizing it, I seem to have gained a personal bear. "Nobody is going to hurt my family while I'm around!"
She was crazy enough to hit the deputy and when the deputy asked my nephew if he wanted to press assault charges over his son he strongly indicated he did. She hasn't made bail yet. I'm selfishly wishing she doesn't for a few days.
He was so right and so totally amazing.
You are doing a great job, that's why he put himself into potential danger to protect you.
Yes!
Your plan has worked.
You are doing everything right.