[Sammi1961]

Marj, it is nice to see your post. I am sorry to hear you had mil problems too. You sure made the right decision in not letting your mil move in with you all those years ago.

Patti, I have been blessed with a wonderful mil too. She is almost 71 and has more energy than I do! We can’t keep up with her but she is always there for us when we need her and is a fantastic grandmother.

Craftyldy, sorry you had a difficult mil too. I always believe that what goes around comes around and it sounds like that was the case with your mil. Hope you are having a good Labor Day.

Theresa, I wonder sometimes if some mothers don’t get along with their dd’s because they are jealous - jealous of their dd’s independence, youth, all the choices they have in front of them that they no longer have etc. It isn’t right but seems to work out that way sometimes. I am glad Glen is standing by you regarding your mil. It is sad she has no relationship with her grandchildren. She is missing out. And I have to day your grandchildren have the most beautiful names! I can’t wait to hear what the newest grandchild will be named. I hope your cousin has a safe trip. So glad she is coming to stay with you. I am also hoping that Glen gets a good report from the doctor tomorrow and can come home!

Bar_bar, that is so scary about your dgd getting so many bee stings. I hope she is ok. Did the benedryl work? I hope she isn’t in too much pain.

Debora, hope your testing goes well. Sounds like it will be interesting. Happy Birthday to Bonte!!

Sharon, I can understand why you would think of your dd if she lived in Louisiana for so many years. Every time we have bad weather here, I think I should call my mom to see if she is ok and she has been gone over 9 months already. I am not sure that instinct will ever go away. And that 911 story is so funny. Can you imagine the embarrassment of the police officers who broke in the door? But that is very sad about the children. I think some parents put their own wants and desires before their children’s needs and that is not fair. Can the teachers at the boy’s school intervene at all and get him some clothing from St. Vincent de Paul or Goodwill? He reminds me of Barbszy’s Adventure Boy. I hope your wrist is feeling better today.

Barbszy, social services has its ups and downs that’s for sure. I used to be a foster parent so I speak from experience. It is sad so many neighbors won’t let their children play with Adventure Boy and his siblings because as you said, it isn’t their fault the family has so many problems. You and the other neighbors who do help this child out might be the only security and good influences he has in his life. I am glad your big ds had a good time with his friends sleeping over. Isn’t it surprising how big teenage boys feet are? My ds2 is only 13 (almost 14) and he wears a size 11 shoe!!! Seems during adolescence they are all arms, legs and feet! And very funny about the baby squirrel. I think I would have jumped too.

Denahowy, hope your dd and dh have wonderful birthday celebrations. Sounds like you will have a fun Labor Day.

Felicia, do you get today off as a holiday? I hope you are having a good day and the storm is not coming anywhere near you.

Karen, I love your new pic.

Today is a gorgeous day here - sunshine and a light breeze. I have the day off which is even better! I need to finish laundry, clean the bathroom, mow the lawn and sort clothes. I am hoping to find time to read outside in the sunshine as well. Haven’t heard from ds1 yet. He has his first classes tomorrow. Dd has gotten a new job. She has been hired at Music for a Song (a store that sells cds, dvds etc. She also has an interview at Old Navy today. She is hoping to get hired there as well so she can work two jobs and make more money. She is sad to leave Border’s but will be happy to have a very short commute now and not have to go on the highway. I wish she would just get one full-time job that pays well and has benefits but she has to make her own choices. She will learn in time I hope. Well, I am off to get things accomplished. Hope everyone is having a good Labor Day!