Meredith..your 5 years continuned.

[Underdog]

P.S. So, you're a control freak, too? Do tell. I didn't think I was, but when I heard it from multiple people, well, I had to listen. Are you a crazymaker, too?
Meredith and I are reformed. It was a tough 12 step program run by Betsey.

You know, I still look back and see that as the most worthwhile endeavor I ever undertook for my own good! I'm glad it served a purpose for you both as well. It was such a difficult time in life and I don't ever wish to relive that time, but the lessons are just so damn invaluable that I can't help but be grateful.

You could never be outclassed here, Pam. If you're going to ask Cagzmom to see her own self worth, then I'm just going to have to hold your feet to the fire too.

I couldn't agree with you more on the happy comment! However, you both realize that the result was the just reward for doing some very, very tough self analyzation and work, right? I wouldn't trade it for the world. Even my marriage. We paid a very high price, but some things are worth the money and this is one of them. For all of you who are newer at this kind of stuff, I swear that life does get better. But you have to work through all of this to make it all worthwhile.

I remember sitting in front of my C when this all went down. He told me that I better learn from the past. Since it appeared as though I was the only one truly miserable, I asked what was in it for me. I still remember the look on his face as he said, "The reward is that once you learn the lessons, you'll never have to go back and re-visit them again. Isn't that hopeful enough for you?" It seemed like some sorry consolation gift at the time. But I see now that he was right.

Time to head home and throw something on the table before taking D14 to religious ed. Probably PBJs, since I'm dog tired. Whoever told me that the hardest physical part of raising kids was the toddler phase was dead wrong. It's teenagers. I definitely can't keep up with them!

Now, I also need to go find a sports bar close to church. D11 can eat french fries while I go cheer on my beefed up, recovering hockey team. Hopefully, happy things will be in store for me in Calgary.

TTFN and I'll be back...

Betsey