
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.
Turn the grief/guilt/regret into gratefulness.
When the thought comes on, say to yourself, miss you Mom, wish you were here. I will enjoy this for us both now.
Maybe something like that, using your own words.
I am happy for you that you get to experience those games! I loved seeing my grandchildren play soccer and basketball. And baseball when my son was growing up-All Stars! Those were happy times!
Again, sorry for your loss. 🌹
But then I see others have already mentioned it.
Aw, sad, because I am running out of time at the first of every month.
See you all soon!
Finding recipes online by entering the ingredients is amazing. Dh and I are cooking cooperatively together-and he makes the rice! Last night was Turkey, rice, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and a sesame dressing sauce cooked in.
Lots of spices to perk up what would have been bland. It was gourmet excellent, one pan. Key was not to over-stir the ingredients together.
Fun at home!
this comment is just to point out something nice that happened :).
today my LO (91) needed to do a procedure at the hospital (it’s standard, but there’s always a small risk).
here i was worrying, silently, while my LO was with the doctor in another room.
all went well!
and i was informed that my LO was singing the whole time! :)
my LO is always in a good mood.
amazing.
and thanks — i’m so glad this website exists. i learn A LOT of practical things. i learn A LOT of emotional advice.
just great.
and amaaazing, all the loving things people do for their LOs.
hug!!!!
again, this is actually just "in my mind", but i feel like writing it anyway...
1 of my LOs had parents who were doctors.
and growing up, my LO heard many stories about difficult patients, and therefore made a very conscious decision that in old age, the LO would NOT be difficult.
so here i am, with 1 LO who is verrrry sweet, kind, appreciate (anyway, throughout their life) -- but especially now during old age.
and 1 LO who is NOT easy (anyway, throughout their life, sometimes, very difficult) -- and especially now during old age.
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wishing us all lots of strength -- and the wisdom not to get derailed from our own direction/goals/dreams in life.
hugs!!!!
:)
i'll now try to go back to being calm -- but first i'll be a volcano for a few weeks (in my mind). as a volcano, maybe i can become a tourist attraction :).
volcanoes can make islands...
maybe something nice will come out of my volcanic activity.
:)
what's on my mind?...
this is more of a message to myself...literally in my mind...
but i want to write it anyway.
with all my nice intentions to stay calm...
i got very frustrated today (in my mind)...
oh boy.
trying to help my LO.
LO making bad/dangerous decisions/falling-risk...
hourssss spent researching a product for LO, who wanted it (safer).
today, LO said doesn't want it.
i think the product (special, comfortable, safe armchair) is an excellent idea.
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it's not easy.
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i'll try to go back to calmness.
hugs to us all, with our various challenges!
bundle of joy :)
I am.excited for the framing, first floor to get built so I can get a better idea of the views. And the garage is on the south side of the lot, adjacent to county that is not very well taken care of. I am excited!
As I was writing the contract, a couple came in wanting to also write on the house.
Now get my butt out of bed and start packing.
A couple hours ago, I realized that tomorrow is February 28. What is going on that day? OMG, I came across a notice for jury duty that I had stuck away, hiding, from first showings. Thank goodness decided to finish up my taxes to get them ready for the accountant. Came across the notice. All jurors have been excused tomorrow. Thank Goodness! I have other things to do!
I hope grandfather comes around to see that familiar others along for the outing would be best for her. But I don't understand why her feelings and welfare aren't the primary consideration.
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TNtechie, I love the story. It is a very special relationship. I supervised my college-age nephew's party (parents knew about that) where there was beer (they didn't know about that part). I figured it was far better that nephew could trust me enough to volunteer that information about drinking and ask me if I was ok with it. Maybe it was the wrong decision, in hindsight, but they were college-aged kids and could've snuck the alcohol without telling me if they wanted to. I was glad he could tell me and allow me to supervise. I hope my nephews/niece always feel they can trust me with some of the things they don't tell their parents. It's far better than the alternative where they don't tell anyone. So I keep their secrets and I have a very special relationship with each of them that I treasure. :)
You encounter with your great nephew was awesome.
Every child should have an Auntie that adores them and their children and let's them get a sugar buzz with no hassle :-)
As to the serious discussion, I believe no child should be left with an unknown to them person until they are old enough to get away from that person if needed, at least 10-12 depending on where they will be. Unfortunately I had a lot of time to consider this as my nephew's ex had a boyfriend with a drinking problem and a aggravated assault record.
My own relationship with the kids has pretty much started at birth as I babysat them from days to weeks old; they literarily remember me as always being part of their lives. It also helps that I'm on the second generation; my nephews were the "original sweet little boys" so they know from personal experience the kind of spoiling I do with their kids! I have taken them on vacations, with and without their parents - and even at the parents' request as the babysitter on a skiing vacation. I stay in my lane; one time I remember telling a young man he couldn't hold the roman candles as they went off although he told me his dad let him. I told him that was a daddy decision that a mere aunt couldn't make.
I like to think I have added something good to their lives. I know they have added to mine.