Oh, Burrell, I know that feeling. You are getting all the big important things right--if you don't get minor daily things done in quite the way you want, be nice to yourself.
I battle evil. But I don't really win. The bad keeps coming back and getting stronger. Like that kid in the story, the boy that stuck his finger in the duck.
Buffy ,'Showtime'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Scrappy - Dec 21, 2013 7:07:13 am PST #15204 of 30000
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
tommyrot - Dec 21, 2013 7:13:26 am PST #15205 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
OK, the Winter Solstice just happened for us Northern Hemisphere folk. Happy Winter!
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 21, 2013 7:30:17 am PST #15206 of 30000
Oh honey, the mentally unwell people have been in the fanbase since Game Changers was Stucky fanfiction on the internet. The calls have been coming from inside the house the whole time!
My condolences, msbelle.
Zenkitty - Dec 21, 2013 7:49:12 am PST #15207 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Happy Solstice! It's sunny and 61 degF today. I'm taking it as a promise from the Sun.
Burrell - Dec 21, 2013 8:08:03 am PST #15208 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
You are getting all the big important things right
I hope that's true. I suspect it's not. In fact, I got a list: Raising kids in chaotic environment, sometimes leaning on them emotionally--two big no-nos. Letting career stagnant. Not safeguarding finances, esp failing to ensure adequate retirement funds. House needs major repairs & remodelling. Husband feels unsupported.
Bah, I could go on, but I won't.
Okay, here's a few ways I'm doing things right, just for contrast: Keep family fed and housed. Shower family with love. Have a good job with benefits. Boss thinks I'm doing a good job at my job. Keep in touch with family and friends. Kids are doing well in school and socially.
I suppose that second list is more fundamental, but the first list is not insignificant.
Ginger - Dec 21, 2013 8:18:04 am PST #15209 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Strength to you and your family, msbelle.
Pix - Dec 21, 2013 8:20:20 am PST #15210 of 30000
The status is NOT quo.
Love to you and yours, msbelle. I'm sorry for your loss.
DavidS - Dec 21, 2013 8:30:09 am PST #15211 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Raising kids in chaotic environment,
Hey! They bring the chaos!
msbelle - Dec 21, 2013 8:49:16 am PST #15212 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Burrell, perhaps, we should just sit in a corner today and hug each other.
mac is home and knows. long hug and some tears, but he is holding it together. wants some alone time.
flea - Dec 21, 2013 8:52:36 am PST #15213 of 30000
information libertarian
I have read about children raised in chaotic environments, and a stable home location with two competent and engaged parents - no matter how much the floor needs to be vacuumed - is usually not what they mean by "chaotic."