I'm Such a Loser

You're definitely not a loser, squinney, you're just worn out. You're
trying to burn the candles at both ends and they just met.

You need to take a day off, soak in the tub, don't answer the phone,
and just do absolutely nothing. Buy a delicious box of pralines, a
good book and read in bed while you eat your box of chocolates,
and relax.

That sounds right.

all members of the bear family...together or apart.... are members of the ABC club....

ANYBODY BUT CAROLINA!!!!!

Loser? I don't think so!!! I don't accociate with losers!

Been there, done that, and I feel your tired, weary bones, sister friend, so just know that it'll pass. I know it always does with me.

Any break in the work any time soon? You really are working too much, me thinks. You sound extremely overwhelmed.

((((((((Hugs))))))))



<<<<<Cold one>>>>>

I read all the things you have to do, squinney. You are not a loser at all ... you're just frazzled. Very understandably!

A few little treats & indulgences won't solve anything but they might perk you up a bit!

Hey and don't forget about red shoes therapy! If finances allow, a zippy new pair of red ones can do wonders for a girl's spirits!

Hey, Montana. Where have you been?

I'll get a break after Christmas. I'm sure when the kids start coming in to get their "angels" to buy for I'll forget that some of their parents / grandparents can be such jerks.

Gracie slept with me last night. That helped, too. I'll miss/ worry about her.

(We are on major water restrictions, so no soaking unless I want to then haul the water outside to water the grass or wash the car. That'd pretty much deter me from enjoying the soak.)

Squinney--

No wolves? Okay, no wolves. This is your party.

Do you have anti-coyote feelings? Coyote are good at howling. Coyotes are also better at surviving than wolves. Could you see yourself as a woman who runs with coyotes?

One of the grim realities of sibling rivalry is that the Little Darlings will compete to see who can give Mommie more gray hairs or make the biggest crack in her heart.

Meanwhile, Good Mommies continue to smile at the Little Darlings. So what if your smile is a little forced this week. They'll survive.

When I was young, I Loved the sound of coyotes in the field as I fell asleep. Mixed well with the harrumphs of the bull frogs down by the pond and the crickets in the grass, as long as I closed out the fear of them grabbing one of the new born calves.

Coyotes are also leaner, more mongrel-ish... tough survivors.

Yes, that will be perfect.

After my constant "no bark" commands, Gracie is going to be so confused Friday night.

Squinney--



I'm sure Gracie knows the difference between barking and singing. Of course, she'll have to start as a member of the chorus, but canine stardom is only a dream away.

Not to cast aspersions on Gracie's virtue, but I can't blame you for being a little skeptical about her abilities as a chaperone and duenna for your daughter.

Gracie has a big, loving heart--ask her kids.

BBB - I've seen those before - they're hilarious. Thanks for posting them again. Wow, Mariah Carey!

Oh, I'm off on yet another business idea that takes lots of research and all my time. Still working on the house (taking a break at moment from putting up chair rails) and I haven't really given myself any social time at all in the past few month, so I know the feeling of being overwhelmed!
I figured when my son was grown and living on his own that I would have given myself a break, but it's obvious to me now that I just don't know how to do that. I'm so damn hyper
Anyway, back to work for me, so keep your chin up and Christmas will be over before you know it ;-)

((((((((((((Squinney)))))))))))))

Ah squinney, I know what it's like to need a good howl. As it happens I'm free to join the coyote pack Friday night; let me just see if I can find my kazoo... (You are SO NOT a loser, young lady!)

We're away for longer weekend tomorrow - the first time since more than 4 years together.

No problem: you can join us (at least in thoughts).

There's always the first annual a2k Big Island Bash girl. "That will chase away anyone's blues."

Tai Chi, your kazoo will be perfect. Graci turning her head and pricking her ears up always makes me smile, and a kazoo will certainly make her do that.

Walter, sounds like I best leave the two of you to enjoy your long weekend. :wink: Enjoy!

Sglass, I'm seriously considering. My previous boss DID make sure I get a raise for next year so maybe I can put enough aside to join you. Now to lose enough weight to wear my grass skirt...

I spoke to new boss yesterday. I wasn't sure with everything hitting the fan last week if she would back me. She brought up that a resident had called about a scheduling conflict for her party last Friday. New boss told her she didn't even get the contract to me until five days before and her complaint was out of line.

Yeah! That was a relief to hear.

Now if I can get past my little girl moving out with "my" dog to live with a guy that is sending up major red flags...

And, get cub on track...

And, pull off everything going on this weekend...

The weekend will be over by Monday, the other two are longer concerns. After the weekend you'll have the energies to focus more on cub and your little girl (although I'm not sure how much you can do beyond expressing your thoughts without burning bridges and lighting a bunch of alter candles for cubette).

Lots of changes for you these days, squinney. I'm not surprised you're feeling overwhelmed.

JPB - You're right. I find myself mentally chanting "Love them through it" over and over again. Not sure where it came from, just caught myself doing it the other day.

I also keep trying to remember that I survived to this point, no doubt having worried my own parents to no end, and they survived too. (As did millions of teens and parents before us.)

It's certainly different when it's your own. So much guilt.

Love isn't all you need. Red wine helps, too.

our cub is going to have to learn the hard way. Her choice. No sense in feeling guilty about it.

All you or I or any other parent can do once they reach a certain age is be there to help and advise when and if they wise up.