Oh I didn't expect Em to freak out or be worried. But her "I'll be with Daddy" was said just so matter of factly that it cracked me up and broke my heart a little. She doesn't rely on me for a lot and while I know it's ok in the long run because she does know I'm there if she needs/wants me, it hurts when it's so plainly put there.
My work's illegal, but at least it's honest.
Mal ,'Shindig'
Spike's Bitches 44: It's about the rules having changed.
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Aims - Apr 14, 2009 9:34:11 am PDT #6659 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
WindSparrow - Apr 14, 2009 9:38:02 am PDT #6660 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
{{{Aim's mommy-heart}}}
Aims - Apr 14, 2009 9:44:01 am PDT #6661 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
When is the surgery again?
Not sure yet. Appointment with the surgeon has been moved up to April 24th. I went with a different surgeon in the same practice as the one I was referred to, because he did my surgery when I had my ovary removed and he did my grandmother's mastectomy. I really like him. He really blue eyes. I'm hoping for either May 8th or 20th for the actual surgery. It'll time everything out nicely if I end up having to do the iodine radiation.
sj - Apr 14, 2009 9:45:11 am PDT #6662 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Aims, that will probably switch back and forth a million times before Em becomes an adult.
I have a cute kids story! TCG's step-cousin was not there with her cute little girls (the ones that have such a crush on TCG) at Easter Sunday dinner. When they found out they weren't going to see us one of them told their mom that they were said because we were her best friends. She's five.
WindSparrow - Apr 14, 2009 9:55:04 am PDT #6663 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
we were her best friends
Awwwwww. So cute!
omnis_audis - Apr 14, 2009 10:35:38 am PDT #6664 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
For Shir, a secret chocolate link to lure her to Dallas: [link]
omnis_audis - Apr 14, 2009 10:44:49 am PDT #6665 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Apple.
Hey Laga, what's the word from yesterday???
DavidS - Apr 14, 2009 11:12:51 am PDT #6666 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Aims, that will probably switch back and forth a million times before Em becomes an adult.
Kids aren't obliged to be even-handed like parents. Sometimes they just play favorites.
What's happened with Emmett over the years is that the gulf between his clear preference for his mother as a toddler and his affection for me has closed to a mere sliver of difference.
I'd guess that most people have a closer relationship with one parent than another - even if they have a good relationship with both. Let's get some anecdotal evidence to confirm or refute this. Anybody?
Polter-Cow - Apr 14, 2009 11:21:21 am PDT #6667 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I'm closer to my mom than to my dad. I barely have a relationship with my dad.
Laga - Apr 14, 2009 11:28:35 am PDT #6668 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Hey Laga, what's the word from yesterday???
still waiting. I should hear today.
I have a good relationship with both my parents but I'm closer to my Mom. That means that when I connect with my Dad on something it feels really special.