John, sorry we couldnt chat yesterday. I was...caving a bit. First of all, I dont like teachers. Having said that, I dont see why you should get a present for IL's kids, you dated...twice? For her maybe something simple, I do nt know what is simple in Canada. My idea of presents is a bit "weird".
And if no one else is available yet, call the teacher, hopefully you wont like her... LOL xxxx K
update on XW....who left a message on my cell today; saying she misses D8 and was hoping to speak with her. Apparently she does not have her cell. phone with her and can not remember my home phone. So if I would be kind enough to leave my number on her answering service, she would call later. Why she can not leave the number where she can be reached is another question but....whatever.......I left her a nice message congratulating her for leaving her cell. behind when she used to bring it to bed in the past. I left her my home number and that of my mom's who was babysitting. XW called me at home and left another message...wondering where we were and how much she misses her D8 and she was flying back tommorow night and finally she wanted to see D8 on Christmas eve. Meanwhile I found out through the grapevine that neither of her daughters are living at our house.......hhhmmmmmwonder if the new guy has something to do with this?
my w also left the country as this week i have my kids. i have noticed the same deal, she leaving msgs and emails saying how much she loves and misses them..and to my son, tell your sister how much I love and miss her.
this stuff ticks me off too....if they really felt that way, would they have chosen this route? would they have chosen to not be with their kids over the holidays and see their kids half as much? or is it just the supreme selfish being that has overcome them, and the guilt is they need to pour their hearts out to their kids?
Hey John! (& LJ) Your thread is so funny.. sorry you got stuck on the sub bench on your date night. I know a few teachers and they are NOT wild.. too busy marking papers, lol.
I would buy IL a gift, only if you are seeing her Xmas Eve/Day/Boxing day (do you have that in the US!?).. just something small, yes, nothing 'heavy'...I like the bath salts/oils idea, but go highend, not supermarket/drug store, as that would look cheap! Or a nice neck scarf, silk, or something..less personal?
Kerry.. you are right about those Italian films, especially Cinema Paradiso and Life is Beautiful, lovely..
Hey Al, glad you are getting some entertainmnet from the life and times of LJ. Being a sub is no fun.....don't worry, I'll get in one day (there I go again). When I get my chance I am going to make sure I become a regular (I can't stop with the sports stuff). I don't know if i will see her on any of those days....and i live in Canada,,,so yes on the Boxing day. i was thinking of sending a nice floral arrangement to her home on Christmas eve. I can't remember if she will be home or at her parent's home. T, my XW is selfish....probably always has been...I am able to see it now......strangely, it does not tick me off at all. I get to spend extra time with D8. XW called again this evening and i made sure D8 answered. I left the room to give D8 a little privacy....no questions at all on my part after their conversation. It seems like I have lost interest and actually even a little respect for her. D8 did say mom says hello...back to the Wii Rockband, and onwards we go.
just back from breakfast with D8 and her mom...just back from her Vegas / Hollywood vaca. Wouldn't you know it she hada gift for me.....well I was empty handed. I did pick up the tab for breakfast :-) That is pretty much all she is getting from me....too lazy to pick her up something today. Very nice seeing her again...I feel a little melancholy right now but it will pass. Can't really put my finger on it....I guess it's normal. I am off to visit my grandparents who are in a retirement home and then Christmas eve dinner with the family. I'd like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a safe and joyous Christmas....I don't know if it will be that way for everyone but let's try to enjoy the company we are with..... I am getting a little blue just writing this....time to go hug D8!!!!
