LOL LOL LOL LOL! LOL! LOL! I can see you liking the Hostess job :) and you have buddies?
This time with our kids we can't take back and re-do. I've also noticed that when they talk at or to us so much that we feel smothered (it happens!) it's because they miss us and don't feel the closeness and just need a little time and then they're fueled up for awhile. The other day my oldest told me that I was his best friend!! It made me feel good, even though he knows I'm his parent and we still have our issues (since we're not perfect), but there's been real progress. (And this is the son that I wanted out of the house & couldn't live with last year!) Now I need to divide my time among the other 3 teen boys more often. As you know they leave soon enough... (this is the rest of the comment from above - Yes - I talk a lot and I wrote too much to fit into this comment. Maybe that's why I got A's in creative writing and D's in Journalism?) Ha!
He's always been able to talk to me about anything and fortunately I didn't shut him out during those bad times. As he's matured or I have we have a nicer close relationship. He likes to talk to me (a lot) when I want my down time, too. I've been trying not to be as selfish with my time.
Cool! I have to say I've done two & three pretty consistently but one is a struggle!One on one time is great! I always loved the dates with my Dad and still do! We've always been close and I think those special times contributed to it. As you know I've had to be both Mom & Dad to my oldest son (teen) and the last few years there has been conflct. They do want you to listen. I also think I know what he is asking or telling me and am ready for an answer to give him and have learned to be quiet and listen.
I refuse to listen to it. I saw that movie when I was 10 and it scared me. That music freaks me out!
Sounds like you're getting ready for Grandpahood - it could happen in a few years!!!
When I went on my Mission my Dad put a sign on my bed - he said my room was like a Mauseleoum (however you spell it). I was away at college before - but 18 months straight was a long time. It's hard with the first - especially a daughter - as you know. Of course he visited me twice while I was gone :)
Gerard Butler can do no wrong. You're right! My van is very clean too - thanks to your son! :)
I also don't get the Farm Animals or Mafia or Gardens or any of those other games on Facebook. The quizzes are fun sometimes - but who has the time or wants to care that their zoo bred a new cougar??
Your wife may not like the "oh crap" word. :)
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