Tough way to start year 9 on earth...

[Lanzo]

even though little John was ready, the coach did not put him in.

lmao !!!

I think mosy guys would have got the coaching analogy first time.

Lanzo

[BobbiJo]

I got the coach analogy, but then again my BIL is a scout for an MLB team...

Go ahead. Call the teacher. No one says you have to jump right back into another exclusive relationship...enjoy yourself. You haven't experienced this side of life in a long time (neither have I!), so take your time....

And on the bright side at least little john isn't on the DL.

[ernest88]

Gypsy...scary isn't it? And I am sure that we leave out more than 50% or it would get real ugly!

It is that time of year again....shopping. I usually only buy for the kids. My D8 and my nephews are taken care of. Obviously XW gets squat from me....that goes without saying but I did say it anyway (no card, nada). Oh yes my parents.....no inlaw gifts which is another positive this year. I am wondering if I should get something for IL40 or maybe just a couple of CDs for her kids? Then there is my stepdaughter who I am meeting for lunch today with D8....I could do the old money thing but I would like to put a little thought into it....we'll see. There is always a gift card or whatever you call those things....
There you have it....shopping mode (I hate it) and then a date on Saturday night with IL40. D8 and I are together until December 26th....I need to find some fun activities....maybe that toe painting thing would be funny....but IL40 may see me barefoot soon and i may have some splaining to do Lucy!

So John..did you buy IL40's kids a gift..I did not buy MHD38 kids a gift for Xmas..I thought it would appear I was trying to buy their friendship since I've only met the two younger ones one time..I did buy MHS38 a couple of gifts. She will like them i am sure.

[Gypsy]

Awww.. Giovanni..

But LJ is sooo cute! Such a cute name.

*hugs*

[john210]

Hey mike,

I am pretty much a procrastinator....so, no I have not bought the kids or IL40 anything. Since i am in stage 2 (uncertainty) of Kerry's suggestion, I am "uncertain" not only on whta to get but if i should get her something. If it is not too personal, what did you get MHS38?

[ernest88]

If it is not too personal, what did you get MHS38?

well the sitch is a little different since I have known this woman for 9 years...we've been out on dates 5 times..I took the safe route and bought jewelry..nothing expensive..nothing flashy..One gold necklace(a cross) with earrings...one necklace..white gold..I could see it on her..

this woman has been through a lot. she's an awesome mother, a business owner who has 3 kids and does it all without no help from her ex husband who is basically a drug addicted woman and child abuser..she deserves something nice..she deserves to be treated nice..and it made me feel good to be able to get her something for xmas..

the kids..I did not get anything..I did not want people thinking I was attempting to "buy" them..

[john210]

M, there are similarities with our lady friends....minus the XH...but i also think she deserves to be treated nice....i just do not want to be the rescuer. Don't get me wrong i love being nice but like I said i am in the uncertain stage....

[ernest88]

M, there are similarities with our lady friends....minus the XH...but i also think she deserves to be treated nice....i just do not want to be the rescuer. Don't get me wrong i love being nice but like I said i am in the uncertain stage....

yep..I know what your are saying. I am very wary of sweeping in and trying to fix things..MHS38 is a very independent lady. She is not very trustworthy of men due to being burned badly by XH and a previous interest she had. We are taking things slow..very slow and having a good time..

One thing you can buy her that won't be over the top but she will like is...some type lotions, bath oils, most women love things like that...bath and body has lots of gifts sets..all kinds of lotions..The only reason I bought what I did was because I've known her for 9 years..

[Wooglint]

John,

Good to see more sports analogies. I thought I was the only one here.

One word of warning from experience.... Teachers are wild.

[addie]

I just don't want to get IL40 a gift yet. She is nice but i am not convinced about the long term viability yet....better this way...one day at a time. Time to call the teacher I think. The evening went well but I think K suggested that I see a few people, just to see what is out there.

Hi John,
I don't think you need to get IL40 (or her kids) a gift. Afterall, you just started dating her a couple of weeks ago. If you do get her a gift she may start reading more into the R and as you stated above you're still not certain about the long term viability. Better not to get anything at this point for her or the kids. JMHO.

I like K's suggestion to date a few people. Go ahead and call up the teacher. You may be in for an unexpected surprise as Woog pointed out - this is also coming from experience.