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Addie said:
I don't think kids ever realize just how much of life they suck out of you. Your whole world revolves around them and their constant needs. The only way to recover is to become selfish when the nest is empty. It is not that we don't love them. The transition of a full house with all the noises to an empty nest is a learning period. Learning how to be selfish. Learning how to say "No" to your kids. Letting them learn by being on their own and make and correct their own mistakes. Sometimes it is difficult to stand by and watch them go through a growing up period.

I made a chocolate cake today for a cancer patient. My daughter wanted to know how come I didn't make two. One for her and her husband. I asked her how come she doesn't make it herself. She thought I was being mean. She is the one who is more into herself. Since I moved into elderly housing, and have joined the ESP medical plan, she feels like she no longer has any responsibility for me. All my needs are being met by others. She acts like I am really putting her out if I ask her to do anything. I once asked her if on weekends when she does all her running around and doing errands, if she would mind picking me up so I could get out of the house once in a while. I can't walk far and I don't mind finding a seat at the front of a store just watching people. You would have thought I asked her to cut off her legs. She has a bunch of excuses as to why she can't stop to pick me up. I no longer ask her for anything.

Son #1 takes me anywhere I want to go without ever complaining. And at my schedule of time. Not his. He is my rock.

Son #2 drives a cab. On nights when he has a good night and gets airport runs, he stops by and gives me a $20 bill. Airport runs pay really good with tips. And the airport is only thirty seconds away from my home. Right now he is saving up so he can get an auto so he can take me out on weekends when he is not working.

Son #3 lives too far away to be of any help unless I get sick. He is my medical proxy and makes sure that when Son #1 calls him to let hm know that again I am in the hospital, he calls the hospital and goes over any treatment that is planned for me.

Son #3 has a family. And his work keeps him from visiting me as often as he would like. And I understand that. But he does call at least once a week to make sure I am feeling all right.

In spite of my kids though, I still have my freedom. And they have learned that I am not senile yet. If I choose to have no chairs, so be it. My choice. I don't bother to call my daughter anymore. Like you said, too much drama with her. I don't need or want it. Am I lonly living alone? Heck no. I am enjoying it to the fullest. :)
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Good for you addie!! You sound like a strong willed, kind person.:)
 
Just got done with our daughters 7th grade show choir performance. Tomorrow the families & funerals start.
 
Did you ever have a cup and a bra day? You get up in the morning wandering around with an empty cup in one hand and a bra in the other. Which do you do first. Make a cup of coffee or get dressed? And your eyes are still half closed. :huh:
 
Addie said:
Did you ever have a cup and a bra day? You get up in the morning wandering around with an empty cup in one hand and a bra in the other. Which do you do first. Make a cup of coffee or get dressed? And your eyes are still half closed. :huh:
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:LOL: I would most likely try to pour coffee in the wrong cup...I wake up before I ever think about getting dressed.
 
Addie said:
Did you ever have a cup and a bra day? You get up in the morning wandering around with an empty cup in one hand and a bra in the other. Which do you do first. Make a cup of coffee or get dressed? And your eyes are still half closed. :huh:
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ah, the old days.

:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

and then trying to remember her name...

:cool:
 
taxlady said:
At 2 in the morning!?

Ain't it great having your own washer and dryer and not having to go to the laundromat at normal hours? :LOL:
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I live in an apartment complex. It is 39 steps/stairs to the basement so it is kind of like the old commercial about "time to add the fabric softener"! I miss my washer and dryer!
 
Aunt Bea said:
I live in an apartment complex. It is 39 steps/stairs to the basement so it is kind of like the old commercial about "time to add the fabric softener"! I miss my washer and dryer!
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And you are allowed to use the washer and dryer at night? When I lived in apartment buildings with laundry rooms, no laundry after 10 PM.
 
jonnyjonny_uk said:
Just got back from the supermarket with the weekly shop and enjoying a glass of cold chablis and some cheese and biscuits................how civilized:)
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Sounds good! I would prefer a cold glass of chardonnay, though.. or zinfandel

I fell asleep after making dinner. I guess I was pooped. I'm awake now. The cat is in one of her "moods." So, I doubt I will get back to sleep.
 
Well I cleaned up the kitchen, took a couple of pain pills. My hip and spine were really hurting from standing so long. Looked at the clock. It was time for the 11 o'clock news. I just woke up and it is 4:30 a.m. What happened? What was on the news? And they want to know why I don't take my pain meds on a regular schedule. I prefer a PRN schedule. As often as necessary. I get a 10 day supply each time. It usually lasts me for 15 to 20 days before I need a refill. So I am up until at least 10 a.m. :)
 
jonnyjonny_uk said:
You mean I have to stop at one bottle?:ermm:
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Well, I guess that depends on what you're doing this weekend. If you don't stop at one bottle, that might influence things. I'm kidding. The way you cook and since it's the weekend, enjoy yourself.

I don't care for chablis... it's too dry for me. I don't drink wine that much. When I'm out for dinner is about the only time I have it. I don't have any here at home. When I was a lot younger, I loved to have a glass of wine at home. Usually, it's an occasional drink or a beer
 
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Addie said:
Well I cleaned up the kitchen, took a couple of pain pills. My hip and spine were really hurting from standing so long. Looked at the clock. It was time for the 11 o'clock news. I just woke up and it is 4:30 a.m. What happened? What was on the news? And they want to know why I don't take my pain meds on a regular schedule. I prefer a PRN schedule. As often as necessary. I get a 10 day supply each time. It usually lasts me for 15 to 20 days before I need a refill. So I am up until at least 10 a.m. :)
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I sure hope you feel better, Addie. I can't take pain meds. With medical issues from a couple of years ago, I tried. They make me sick to my stomach.
 
Vanilla Bean said:
Well, I guess that depends on what you're doing this weekend. If you don't stop at one bottle, that might influence things.
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I just feel like having a lazy day VB because here in Russia the last two days have been a holiday and I did so much around the house because normally would not get chance so now it's the first day of the weekend I just want to relax when I would normally be running around like a headless chicken trying to cram everything into two days. I'm not big on drinking at home and usually only do it when friends are here or special occasions such as birthdays, Christmas and New year but also feeling a bit down because my fiancee has taken a turn for the worse in hospital, I know it does not help to drink and I'm not doing it that style but just want to chill and relax and try not to stress to much. I'll not have another bottle, I was just joking, I know how to limit myself.

Vanilla Bean said:
I don't care for chablis... it's too dry for me. I don't drink wine that much. When I'm out for dinner is about the only time I have it. I don't have any here at home. When I was a lot younger, I loved to have a glass of wine at home. Usually, it's an occasional drink or a beer
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I don't usually have Chablis and prefer a nice grenache or zinfandel myself but tried this bottle in a restaurant on Wednesday evening and it was really nice so thought why not:)

Hope you have a great weekend:)
 
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