On Christmas morning, stuff out of the packages and not wrapped. Besides, to me, the kids would figure out sooner that they may have recognized the wrapping paper.
So I've always bought special Santa paper that I use just to wrap Santa's gifts so the kids wouldn't recognize our wrap. And then hide that from the kids, too! Karen
Hey, lwb, just taking some time tonight catching up with people. You seem so good....and glad to hear that you had a nice Christmas! I wonder how you find the strength to be around your H. I don't seem to have it in me. Not sure when that might ever happen. How do you? Maybe its different, since my X has moved in with gf/moved on with his life.
I do the same thing!! Santa paper because Santa can't possibly have gotten the same paper as good old Mom!! I have to keep changing hiding places though. lol
lwb, you are so awesome. I love how you keep it all together. Happy New year because we all need a new one after this last one.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
Got a bit of news today. The new position I applied for (day shift, really good job) has been given to someone else. Its a friend of mine, so I am happy for him, but boooo hooooo!
I am quite disappointed at the moment about this, and trying hard to get through the evening without tears. The very first person I would normally call would be xH. Sigh, hard to let go of those strings, but I would cry if I talked to him, and I don't want to lean on him for this. He will ask later, and I will tell him, but hopefully I'll be composed by then.
I was walking out the door for work, obviously nervous (had the final interviews today) and xH leaned in to give me a hug of support. He stopped midway and gave me a knuckle bump. It was funny, we both laughed. We are learning our new roles I suppose, and he isn't ready for hugs (or thinks I am not ready).
yes, 2009 here you come...and I have full faith it will be an amazing year for you, my lwb! am so sorry about the job, but am hoping/wishing/praying an even better opportunity is right around the corner. that's why your friend got this job...because there is something special in store for you!!!
(((HUGS))) and much love, my friend.
m.
M-41 H-38 M-10 years, T-14 years Bomb-PA 3/19/07 Separated-6/7/07 Piecing/h back home 5/08 S-6 S-4 D-4
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is that little voice at the end of the day that says, 'I'll try again tomorrow.'"
You always amaze me with your beauty, insight and lwb-ishness, for lack of better words.
I'm learning this is a process.. it happens at its own speed so we get to where we're supposed to be. I figure if I do everything with good intentions and a sense of respect things will turn out right.
Sorry about the job! I know good things will be in store for you. Will they have another opportunity like that coming up again, and you would have the lead track to that??? Karen
Sorry about the job lwb. It stinks to hope for something like that and then have the opportunity pass you by. God will open another, even better door for you - have faith!
Happy 2009!
T19 M15 S19 XH47 M43 bomb12/4/07 PA5/07 S12/26/07 D final 11/17/08 Back together with no defined R 05/2010 confused....to say the least!!!
xH topped off my lovely night by bringing the girls around his new 'friend'. He has done this a few times in the last few months. D7 informed me of this when she called to tell me goodnight last night. I said nothing about it to xH, why bother?
Like I have said before, at least its not OW. This woman came along right around the time the divorce was final. I can live with that. She just better treat my girls right. I know I am Mommy, and nothing will change that.
I, however, intend to stick our original agreement about introducing the girls to anyone for awhile. I won't even disguise this future person as a friend.
Had a lovely day at home with the girls, playing games and making forts. Now I am at work, but its all good, because its double time.
