that wasn't posted when I wrote it BECAUSE the friend that mac went to have pizza with and a wee night playdate, well his dad just called and mac was trying to bully the kid out of a toy and when busted on it he has been freaking out a bit. I may have to go over there and get him, the dad id not sure he will feel comfortable bringing him here alone. Fucking Hell.

She was a little resistant, and I don't have the energy yet to push, I think. The history is that the house she is living in now, which is hers, her parents made her buy when she was 28 because they were too old to get a mortgage (???) ANyway, they came up with a downpayment and she made all the payments. They paid for the utilities and she paid for food. It sounds like a perfect arrangement, but the personalities were bad and it was a really bad experience for her, and I would be asking her to step into the same arrangement, as the parent. to give her credit, she is also very concerned that I do not get stuck with her like she felt stuck with her parents.

But it is a great house, and even on my busline.

Oh, msbelle, I am sorry.

Shit, msbelle.

yeah it sucks, but as for know he's not violent. YAY?

know the worst? he has refused a bath ALL WEEK! I am not kidding. I have forced a bath before and it is u.g.l.y. UGLY, but I cannot deal with a week of no baths - it's nast.

Insent, msbelle. And I'm so sorry.

I love that sink!

msbelle, sorry the night has gone pear shaped.

This one is nice too, but it is kind of in the hood. Not to much for me, but maybe too much for my mom.

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yeah, you know it's fine. I am embarrassed by the behavior of my kid, but it'll be fine. I have some medicine infused water waiting for him and if he'll drink it, he'll be calm in 30 min. If not I'll tape the rest of the game and the house will be quiet until he either bathes or goes to bed. His DS is hidden away and he will throw a fit about that, but at least he won't be up all night playing.

Well, good luck.