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[Prest4time]

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So here is the update.

I got the info on the gypsies. I was promptly put in touch with the coordinator whom I explained that I wanted closests full of skirts in exchange for a beautiful 16 year/old with an "attitude". They said that sounded fair enough, and we quickly arranged for the exchange.

Of course she kicked and screamed as she was handed over, but the best part was, she saw all those skirts I got as a trade out! We all agreed to let her keep her cell phone to put in one call a week to me for the sole purpose of telling me what a wonderful mother I am and any attitude confessions on her part. If at some point I deem her humble enough to return, we have allowed a clause in the contract for her safe return within six months so long as she has succesfully learned the trade of skirt-making to the standards of a true Gypsy.

Do you guys think I'm being too hard on her??

[Waves 2]

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Not a bit

[Guest]

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HALE TO PREST4TIME!!!! You are my new idle!!! Can I barrow a skirt? I promise not to cuss you out if you drink a glass of wine.... HA HA HA

[happycamper68]

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Diamond don't be sad, be happy, you are doing the best thing for her, and she won't be scarred for life unless you continue to drink. She'll be ok!! Be proud of yourself.

Mar, I didn't mean to offend about the "friend" thing, sounds like you did a great job raising her, especially at such a young age. And I am so sorry she has gotten away from you and is still brainwashed by that bastard. We seriously need to figure out a way to get rid of that guy.

Prest- you are hilarious, I love this gypsy thing. :h

[Prest4time]

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Happy,
I thought you were posting to ask to borrow a skirt for your next date with Roger....

Oh Luv..... come on over and look at this stash of skirts!

Poor Gin.... hope she is getting along well with the Gypsies.

[happycamper68]

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I don't need a skirt

[Beaches]

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Allie, you are training me well for when my daughter gets older, fabulous.

[YoungAtHeart]

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LOL!

[happycamper68]

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I am sorry I am like a 17 year old right now with a ludicrous crush. What can I say- it's the little things that keep you going right? :h

[lushy]

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Happy you need to change your mood to "In Love."

[happycamper68]

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I can't my subscription expired, I am in WTF mode no matter what. But everyone here knows I am really in LOVE. :h

[Prest4time]

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Happy,
I fell in love watching that match as well.... and I guess we all wish we could "be" that trophy he was kissing... LOL! (us women anyway) Okay, please tell me I was not the only one thinking that. I think my husband even turned temporarily insane and gay for a second!

Well, maybe not. But he is a hunk of a hunk of a, well, a hunk! (Roger that is... ahem).

My husband was even crying.... (former tennis coach)

Okay, well the house is peaceful without fights over skirts, but I agree with you Happy... kids want boundries, and I have always been considered by everyone who knows me to be a little on the "too strict" side, so she has always been strong tempered, but I dont know what took over the last year or so. Whatever it is, humbling herself at this very moment is surely causing her to re-evaluate all that she has (particularly my wadded up clothes on her floor) to assume some value much more than a department store clearance sale.

This is truly a win-win situation. Tons of skirts for me, nobody to raid my closet, a daughter who will come home with a wonderful trade to pay her own way through college?

Daughters. What a joy.

[chrysa]

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little lol...so not reality...dream on ....

[Prest4time]

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Definitely not reality.... but you have to have a sense of humor in the midst of the hardest times.

In all seriousness, we have had long, but very good conversations all afternoon on Sunday, and today. I discussed with her what the boundries would be from here on out... she started crying, but it didnt bother me one bit. I have to trust that I am doing the right thing and that I cannot be more concerned about her "liking me" right now than I am about drawing boundries and trusting that the rewards will manifest in their season.

In the meantime, having closets full of skirts in exchange for a serious attitude makeover was my fantasy to make it all better; equivalent to the hot tub with three women the men have. It just aint gonna happen.

Unless of course you are Roger.

[Pisces]

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Or trade them in for monkeys,

monkeys can be trained for many useful chores!

Lol,

Won't go into too much depth, but my girl is 23 married to a great guy and having her first baby in september, and we get on great and talk and confide and support each other nearly every day.

It wasn't always like this, especially cause of my drinking, but there is light at the end of the tunnel, and my best advice is to validate her feelings, even if you don't understand what the hell is wrong with her, that's how she's feeling, and if you acknowledge that without judgment, she will feel some relief and respect you more for understanding, and we were all that age once, and felt frustrated and misunderstood??? and I reckon then you will have half the battle won, the other half is saying sorry when you know you should, they will eventually do the same, and yes, all the boundary advice, lol. it's not easy, but very worth it!

Love Jas xxx