Well, well, well... lookie who posted! I'm so glad you popped in. One of these days, we're going to sip on our mint juleps....
I'm so glad you felt it was meant to be and posted. I don't care if you want to get your feet wet here with me. That's fine. I hadn't had my own thread in years myself.
I'm still on a little hiatus from delving into my own trust issues with D18 graduating and all the darned parties we've been attending. Plus I'm literally running out the door because my D15 is apparently sick at school and I have to go pick her up. I'd make Mr. W. do it, but he just got back from a Myrtle Beach golf vacation and can't leave today (of course). I really *am* gonna stick it to him later this year, though.
I'm still on IM (same e-mail address) if you log in. I'll login from home in a bit. Hugs, GF. Glad you're back, if only that it feels good to do this with people I've been with in the past. Ellie has always been a good sport.
TTYS. And SD, I'll respond to your post at your place later as well. D18 and I are heading to a zumba class after work so it might be really late.
Bets
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
I seem to be settling in a post graduation routine okay. D15 is back in summer school, and D18 is busy lifeguarding and working on her tan. It's the calm before the storm... and XH is back traveling this week, which is par for the course. His travel schedule is a real obstacle for me.
On a positive note, D18 and I are doing Zumba together (except for this week, while X is traveling and don't have someone to watch D15). It's tough! But I feel better doing it, and it's way more fun to go with her than alone.
Then there's that extreme heat that absolutely saps my energy. I can't believe it's only June and we've already had 100 degrees and more on the way. It's not my happy place, if you know what I mean. While I love visiting Phoenix in the late fall and early spring, I wouldn't want to be there in summer. It feels like Phoenix lately.
I've got a slew of books to read, but just haven't mustered the energy to read. Need to get back on the bandwagon, especially the self help one. I was watching What Not to Wear last night, and realize that I've fallen into some traps some of the moms on that show have. I really need to make some conscious decisions not to enable that. While I would NEVER wear a t-shirt that says, "I'm Too Tired", I know I need to act like I'm not. At the very least, when D18 asks me if I want to walk with her and the dog, I always accept the offer... trying to keep some doors open here.
On the side, I'm planning my trip to NYC in the fall. My college roomie and I are meeting there (she's in Philly) and gonna celebrate 50 together. Turns out my D18 is in a volleyball tournament that weekend at NYU, so I'll be doing some really lovely things. Can't wait.
Take care and hope you have early tee time for the indefinite future.
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
