Hi SD! Thanks for asking. \:\) So many threads, so little time...

We all had a great time on our vacation. In some ways, it was great having additional people along - a female friend of ours (I hate to say it, but think "Old maid librarian farm girl" - just wanted to head off the inevitable rude comments from MHS ;\) ) and one of D15's best girl friends. It sometimes made for more interesting/varied conversation and kept D15 a little more in line at times.

On the downside, that many people in the house, plus our very hectic and exhausting schedule, meant we never got around to ML (although I was pretty clear about wanting to.) Not obsessing about it though.

One funky GAL thing I did - on the last day there, I went to the resort salon and had "fake tanner" applied. It's subtle, but I like it.

Now that we are back, things are settling into the school day pattern (D15 started today). It'll be a real challenge to not slip back into old habits of nagging D15 to do her homework, etc. - W especially has trouble with this. In addition, music booster stuff is cranking into high gear (a good GAL thing for me).

One other thing I've gotta watch out for. W is getting very frustrated with her job - starting to read want ads, think about future directions, and make appointments with my career counselor. I'm doing my best to be supportive without "fixing", but I think I see a little of the MLC craziness spinning behind her eyes again. Since we're both in similar situations here, I'm hoping this can be a chance to actually help each other grow - wouldn't that be a nice change of pace?

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22 year M, MLC, Piecing since 1/07
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