For the Guy with Kids and a WW 10

[lost_in_space]

H4H
Kat makes a great point. The other night, I spent the eve playing cards, video games and (hold on) Twister with K's at home while W was upstairs at a meeting.

Just make it happen (and if you play vid games, be prepared to get your a$$ kicked).

[Sugar and Spice]

(((H4H))) do the video game thing. I love to play Guitar Hero and Singstar with my kids, we have a blast. I can hold my own with those games, anything else though and they just have my butt. Its great.

Just wanted you to know I'm here for you....

[whatdidido]

We know what you mean about keeping thoughts under control. I STILL have trouble with the OM thoughts. Just think if you started a real relationship with B how bad the thoughts would be. You would always wonder if you did everything to save your marriage. Don't do it. No calls. I mean it!!!! That means no answering or calling.

There's nothing wrong with not doing much if you enjoy that. Sitting home, reading a book, watching tv, sitting on the porch with an iced tea, etc. NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT! As long as you are not moping around, letting yourself "go". Think about what you could do that would make you smile and do it. It can be WHATEVER you want that to be, not what you THINK it should be.

I agree with everyone about seeing if s14 would like to hang at home. Sounds like fun.

As for the school meetings......I agree with Puppy. Look good and smell good and have plans for afterward. If you have the kids make plans with perhaps that guy you were talking about with the same age kids, if you don't have the kids be vague and say you have plans if she asks. Your plans may be to go to the bookstore and browse, but plans it will be.

I like your long posts, h4h. It helps me see how to help you. You give us a window to look in at your life.

Keep us posted. We are here for you. Stay away from the single ladies. Keep praying.

[hopeful4her]

Thanks for keeping tabs on me, peeps.

Kids are not with me this week. S14 was supposed to come with me today. I called him around lunch time and he told me one of his friends is in the hospital and wanted to hang around there for him. I told him to let me know. He has to split his time 3 ways, so I won't be getting any weekends with him. Just the Wed and Thursday thing.

I'm home now. Had to hit the grocery store first. After I got home and watch some news, I see that the bank branch that Y used to work at was robbed earlier. She was at my branch all day today and she talked to me a lot. ARGHHHH! Although I think a lot about her too, I am positive that I am in the 'Friend Zone' with her. Not a chance, anyway. I think about her more than B, I think. I can't stop myself. She's at my office 3 and sometimes 4 days a week.

I'm telling ya'll, I am NOT pursuing it. I think she just feels bad for me. Like her brother. She always talks about the guy she really likes or ex or something. We had a conversation before I left about how she is not a one night stand person, but she is getting to a point. I told her to get a BOB. She claims to never done that. I actually gave her some ideas. I helped GBG do some Passion Parties. I told her that maybe I'll surprise her. She talks to me like I'm one of her girlfriends.

I feel like I'm constantly bombarded these days. I know I'm being frustrating, but I'm just being honest with my thoughts. Like I said, my inner turmoil.

Anyway, JUST about to hit the talk button on my cell to call her, my cell rings in my hand. D6 is calling me VERY excited about something. My finger was ON the button.

"Daddy! Guess what?!"
"What, baby girl?!" She's got me excited.

"The store had 'Ratatouie'. I got it for me and you!!" she is yelling like someone that won the lotto.

Every time we go to the video store, we look for it but it is always rented out. They only have 2 copies. At least the last 6 times we've gone. I haven't seen it. She was sooo happy!

"Wow, thats great!"
"Yeah, now we can watch it!"
"Okay, but we cant watch it yet, because you won't be here until next week."
"I'm going to save it, okay?"
"Your not going to watch it yet?"
"Nope. I'm going to save it, but mom says you have to take the movie you have out back so she can rent a movie. She didn't get to get one."

I laugh. We talk for a bit. She says she wants to see me tonight. I tell her I'm going to see her tomorrow. Our usual, love you, love you more, no I love you more, no I love you a lot lot lot....

Momma wants to talk to me. She asks if I had cancelled the car insurance.

Now, I bet even ya'll remember our conversation about the car insurance.

I tell her that I have NOT cancelled the insurance. She can't locate the up to date card. Only the old one. Can I bring it after work, maybe. I tell her that I'll see her tomorrow at the school. I'm already home.
"Oh? Your already home?"

She wants to get the stuff done tomorrow, so can I bring it in the morning before I go to work. I say ok. Bye.

"Ok. Bye."


Before the grocery store, I hit Kohls. Couple new shirts and a new watch. I'll change before I leave work tomorrow. Show spiffy and looking like I'm hitting the town tomorrow night after orientations.

Maybe just hit a movie by myself. I want to see Ironman.

[Puppy Dog Tails]

Attaboy.

[whatdidido]

Ok ok so you are definitely in the "friend zone" BUT funny how you think about her all the time and talk to her about sex toys. Funny how she shares personal stuff with you. AMAZING how most relationships begin as friends!!!!!! Limit your time with her and for goodness sakes don't call her. Divine intervention with your child (that you made with your WIFE) calling. I have to laugh to myself. I had an affair and I'm preaching to you about fidelity. Listen to me, though, I know what I'm talking about. One thing leads to another..... I'm glad you are honest, though, so I can keep on your case.

Great job with getting the clothes, etc. Movie idea is good, however, be prepared to see lots of couples...not sure if you are ready to do that so much. Is there a sports game going on? COuld always get dinner at the bar while you watch. Go out of town or something. Somewhere new. Then, go to bookstore later. Remember, smell good, too. Very important.

[hopeful4her]

Question.

What is ya'lls favorite men's cologne?

I was never a big cologne guy. I've had CK One, which I chose for myself. GBG usually recommended or I bought something that she liked the smell of when we would shop together.

My last cologne was DKNY's Be Delicious. She got if for me the Christmas before. I got her the same thing that year, but the womans version.

We were always on the same wave length. Until she went all stupid on me.

I ran out a few months ago. I've been using the after shave that came with it, and I've gone sniffing but can't really seem to like anything.

Give me some suggestions please, and I'll check 'em out.

[germ04]

I can't believe I'm recommending a colonge. I guess I've gone metro. But Dolce & Gabanna's colonge smells very good and its not overly flowery smelling.

[lodo]

Dolce & Gabanna?! You have gone metro.

[hopeful4her]

Hey, good to see ya' Godo.

Hey, I wouldn't be talking Mr Fava beans and Chianti dude. Bet you use a facial scrub, too.