Family Forum / Parenting / Mothers / June 2005

I need to take some time off online...for personal reasons. I have a lot
on my plate here, and it's getting increasingly harder to deal with as
each day passes.
I don't know when I'll be back, or *if* I will be back...

Hey Guys,
It's Happy Friday and I'm trying to make the best of it.  I'm going over to
a friends house tonight for some way overdue "girlfriend time".....a few
drinks, some juicy gossip, catch-up on everything that's going on, no kids,

My father was admitted to hospital this evening with a suspected heart
attack and liver failure. Heart attack has since been ruled out by blood
tests, liver failure is under observation.
For the time being he's in hospital...in the ward right across the room

Did you ever find out who vandalized your park?  I know that CCTV is used
maybe the city could put up one in your park?

Been working my absolute socks off today to get ready for tomorrows
party in the park. Think Im about there, lets hope the weather improves...
Had the first thunderstorms of the year here today (other parts of the
country have had them but not us). We dont really get many here. ...

Maddy (now 26 months) has been diaper free during the day for the past 2
days!!! Yippee! She won't even wear diapers anymore. She says "No, big girl
underwear Mommy!"

DH : What do we want for supper
ME : Food? (being silly)
DS: No not food... I want to do to Mcdonald's
hmmm not sure Mcdonald's will like the implication lol..

Just a little quiz for anyone who wants to do it.. it is about Canadians to
warn in case you dont want to do it..
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/special/canquiz2005/
Caroline

Ive had a bit of a chance to calm down now, my orginal composition had I
been near the pc would have been full of bad language
I went to the Park this morning to see if the graphics paint had dried.
When I got there I was horrified to see the playground had been trashed.

We all got sunburns today.. even poor little chunky.. he feels ok though..
not hot to the touch.. just pink:(  See what happens when you wander outside
of your natural environment ;) *sigh*  Bonnie isnt complaining either.. dont
know how mine hurts a tad but I am a big ole ...

I have about 20 limes.
Everyonr brought limes on father's day for the Corona's and I bought some
too - now I'm lousy with 'em.
Anyone have know what to do with them? I use a little in my seltzer. I have

Thank you very much for the book suggestions!
I read TOXIC PARENTS, by Dr. Susan Forward
and the book is right on target. Everyone should
read this book - if it doesn't apply to you it will

come see!
my budding naturalist found a Blanding's turtle :) a lovely
female of about 17 years.
Blanding's turtles are extremely rare & on the endangered

Well I've decided that it is time my dang sister is outta here.  I'm tired
of her games.  Now she is playing a he said she said game.  The thing is,
she trying to get a wedge between me and our mom.  She's so jealous of our
relationship.  My mom and I are super close.  She is ...

OH THE DRAMA! COME ON EVERYONE WHY IS IT THAT WE HAVE TO FIND SOMETHING
TO COMPLAIN ABOUT...IF I WANTED DRAMA I WOULD TURN ON THE T.V--SORRY