...and, I forgot to mention, she's also coming out of her first post-divorce relationship. It was a year and the guy decided a five year old wasn't in his future. So we were both in the same head space trying to figure out where one goes from here.
Nice to get those feelings. Did you get the sense of interest back from her? A 5 year old is a lot to take on - but I'm sure you could handle it - even enjoy it after raising 2 girls. But it wouldn't be for everyone & you'd really have to think about it.
As for Rob - boy - he is really a bottom feeder. They even featured him on Dr Phil today. I keep saying it can't get worse - but it does.
He keeps opening his mouth. I can't see how it can get better until he learns to keep his mouth shut and his nose clean! Literally!
Wii, I thought it was a girl. . You know you could always ask her to meet for coffee. It doesn't have to mean anything besides friendship. Or not, could be more. It's the holidays, we all get the warm and fuzzies if possible.
kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
We shall see, no biggie. I might go to the morning service and see if she's there. It's always nice to sit with somebody! Part of being single is that you're always sitting alone. I'm OK with that but it is nice to sit with someone you know too. Anyway, it's interesting because our Pastor just re-married and he's in his fifties and this wife has three young children from her previous marriage. Where he gets the energy is beyond me! Btw, last Saturday Voldy and I drove out of town with D16 to her gymnastics qualifier. She did not do so well. On the way home Voldy stopped for gas and I reached over and squeezed daughters knee and said "you're pretty disappointed, eh?" She burst into tears. I comforted her and told her it was OK to feel disappointed and have a cry. Voldy got back in the car and started lecturing her on "it's not the score that counts..." One more little Mom and daughter moment I had to buffer. I've realized that this is what I did in our marriage, buffered the personalities in the family. This is why Voldy is always squabbling with the kids. But, that's between them. Anyway, we don't have another meet until January or February. This is D16's last year in competition so there's extra pressure on her to do well. It's from her, of course. That night I put a message on FB for her telling her how much I admire her courage etc. I placed a photo of a rose in the message. She liked it. You can never tell your kids you love them too many times...well, you can but I'll err on the side of too much love rather than too little Lastly, I'm having a great time discovering photography and tomorrow I'm going out shooting with a lady friend from church who loves photography too. She's married, no sparks here...just friends and that's pretty darn awesome
One more little Mom and daughter moment I had to buffer. I've realized that this is what I did in our marriage, buffered the personalities in the family. This is why Voldy is always squabbling with the kids. But, that's between them.
I have this tendency as well, but with other family members. It wasn't until I started doing IC and delving into the history of me that I recognized this pattern enough to stop it. It stinks, doesn't it? Particularly where your children are concerned.
Have fun with the photography. I enjoy seeing your photos.
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."
It is weird being single single and getting used to it. I have to make sure it doesn't become my comfort zone. Go forth and date might be my new mantra.
. You know you could always ask her to meet for coffee. It doesn't have to mean anything besides friendship. Or not, could be more. It's the holidays, we all get the warm and fuzzies if possible. 