Welcome back Jaye! It's been a while, but things do sound like they are status quo in your area.
Oh! My! A Valentine's card and a gift card. What got into him? LOL! Well, at least he's still doing laundry! LOL!
He sounds like he does feel guilty about calling in sick to his job. Is he on thin ice w/them for the about of time he's been away? I had to laugh about his comment to you about hating to lie. That is priceless.
I'm sorry about the pizza place, but it's good that his mother and daughter spoke up and told him what they think about the deal. Of course you are to blame for him not doing it sooner in life. Yes, the man is lost and is trying to find his compass, but it will take a long time to for him to figure out that happiness comes from within.
I'm sorry to hear that S20 is still wrestling w/his anxieties. I do hope that he can settle down just a bit and enjoy his life. When is his 21st birthday? If it's a ways away, he needs to think about getting on them now. It's time for him to learn about his situation on his own and not expect mom to diagnosis his issues for him. Mom you are the best, but it's difficult for him to let you go as a crutch and that may create more anxiety if he fears you are letting go.
Good for you about not paying your D19's phone bill. Time for her to learn how to stand on her own two feet and I'm sure she'll do just fine. However, don't be surprised if she returns home in the next 6 months. I can't see that relationship working out for very long.
As for S17, I can relate to all of the snow and possibly having to go later into the school year to make up days. We've got a number of days here to make up as well. Has the school board recommended the students going during spring break, etc? That's what our kids are doing. They are in school today, which normally would be a holiday for them and their spring break has been reduced by at least 2 days.
You sound good and on an even keel. Don't wear yourself out w/working and then coming home and trying to maintain your place. I do hope that you are carving out some time for you, i.e., to do something special for yourself. At least w/your h away for a few days, you can enjoy the peace and quiet.
Please take care of yourself.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
