Just Joy - June Week 2

[ladybirdheart]

Just Joy - June Week 2

Oh Rusty, I am sorry to be misunderstood, I was poking fun at myself, that?s why the smiley faces; and the ?saying nothing? wasn?t me saying nothing, it had to do with Dill and I each thinking we were thread killers, that other people would say nothing, ours words followed by dead air. I know people compliment on me my writing here but I am neurotic (in a usually funny way), I fear I could bore a rock and most of the time I feel the need to apologize for something even when I am alone in the room. I love you Rusty, you are so full of a big heart, I don?t know how you keep it in your body. Hi Fly. Love, Ladybird.

[Lavande]

Just Joy - June Week 2

:dang: THERE WILL BE NO THREAD KILLERS HERE!
I won't allow it :H :H

I've been thinking about Shelley & cyn too.......Sooty & a few others

I am tired of pulling weeds & the summer hasn't officially started yet - what's up with that? I think I'm just bored with the work-work and more work routine of my life. I need to manifest a nice getaway, somewhere with someone, just sayin

Are we allowed to talk about the stinky anal glands that Beagle puppies have? :H

[sdlovespackers]

Just Joy - June Week 2

Hi Everyone!!

I'm here too...no one here is killing any threads that's for sure!! I read everyday...I honestly just don't feel like I have anything to add....I mean I don't want to just come on here and blab on about myself...so I just get on and read how everyone else is doing!! It makes me feel connected to all of you!

I had to giggle though, Rusty, at your comment about not needing to escort me to the sperm bank!:H Thanks funny because on my way out to the Hills a couple weeks back I got a call from the OBGYN nurse (while everyone was in the car with me) and she tells me that the last test result was in and it came back great...all have been completed and everything looks great....all I need to do is come in a talk to the doctor and he and I will set up the first "procedure". I, of course, tell her I will need to call her back and take of this matter when I return home from vacation. I haven't called the doctor yet...I've decided to give this relationship 3 months to see if I think it has "potential" to head in positive direction....if it does, I will put it on hold, if not, I will continue on with my plan, and let my "friend" know.

About "my friend"...it honestly is going so wonderfully....we have been spending quite a bit of time together....tonight I had him and his kids over for pizza and games (it was the first time meeting his kids).....it went AWESOME!!! They asked if they could sleep over!! LOL!!! It was my son who started acting up and I had to put in time out! Meds wore off??? Jealous??? Doesn't want to share mom??? Any thoughts???

See....and this is why I didn't want to post...blab, blab, blab!!!!

Hi FLyaway!!

Rusty you really are a sweetheart...so worried about everyone!!! :l

Lav--I feel you pain when it comes to pulling weeds...I don't even want to walk into my backyard and LOOK at my garden...I KNOW what will be waiting for me and it isn't going to be pretty!!! I get sore just thinking about it!!

Dill--I haven't meant to be absent from the thread since you got back, I apologize! I really need to be better about posting more often when I'm reading...just to let people know I'm out there! Then I don't these long "sandwich posts" all the time!! Do you have any plans for the weekend?? I don't have any problem at all emailing you those photos of myself....I think Rusty and LBH asked me to as well....I'll get to that this weekend....I still have to download the pictures off my camera from last weekend!

I suppose...I better get some rest....my son has a baseball game tomorrow and then I'm taking him to see his dad.....YEA!!!! I'm sorry, but I SOOOOO need a child-free weekend...he's been on my last nerve ALL WEEK!!!!:H
SD

[Jolie]

Just Joy - June Week 2

Mornin everyone and TGIF!

I am here daily but don't always post and I guess I agree that sometimes I just don't have a whole lot to say. I don't say this in a negative way but my days are a lot the same - get up and go to work, come home and cook dinner, clean up, walk dogs, watch a little tv, then go to bed and get ready to do it all over again the next day. BORING! I'm still grateful for every day though so hope no one thinks I'm in a funk or depressed.

Hubby hurt his knee yesterday and we are supposed to go to the inner harbor on Saturday to see the tall ships - hope he's well enough to go!

SD - hope you enjoy your kid-free weekend! I know - we love them more than life but sometimes we just need a break.

Lav - definitely need a mini get-away and change of scenery. I truly believe these short little trips away make the world of difference.

Happy Friday to Rusty, Dill, LBH, Rustop,Fly, Papmom, Chill, and anyone who pops in.

Getting ready to take a walk and enjoy this absolutely gorgeous weather we are having.

Enjoy your day everyone!

[Stargazerlily]

Just Joy - June Week 2

Good morning to all...

None of us our thread killers, I have noticed in the past that at times this thread will slow down. I don't particularly think it is THAT slow. Some of us used to contribute daily, but after a while, just don't have anything new and interesting to say on a daily basis.

Jolie, like you I work, come home, don't cook, and just have a routine. Thank goodness, I love routine.

LBH, I think when any of us discuss our struggles, that is what makes this thread interesting and relevant to our journey. I get alot out of your stories and struggles, as I have issues with the same types of things.

Dill, you are also an old friend, and it is wonderful to have you on this thread. How is your son doing? My son is moving out TODAY, so it will be a day filled with chaos and clutter. He already partially moved some stuff two days before today so I am just trying to have patience cause I know once he is gone and I have cleaned up, it will stay that way. Someone kinda mean said to me, "like a mausoleum," and I cannot get that out of my head. It is not true anyway, just live with someone with ADHD, medicated or not, and there will be lots of disorganization, clutter, and mess. Luckily, my son is a laugher, and so am I, so we make fun of alot of things. It WILL be quieter though, and that will take a little getting used to.

Wow, we are having a real drought and I started watering at 6 a.m. and will water my side and back yards so they can get there weekly drink. Normally I do not water, but it has been a good month since we have had a decent rain. It is crispy grass and I do not want trees and shrubs to die.

Rusty, what an interesting story about Robert Downey Jr., and so sad too. I wonder if any of us looked like that at our worst. I am sure I did. Is it dry in Wisconsin?

SD, what a special time to be in the beginning of a relationship!! Fun to blend the families and have it work out well. Your son may have just been overexcited, he's ten right? My son used to have a hard time in new situations with new kids at that age, trying to understand social cues and boundaries. Oh, he still is like that.

What to get your old father for father's day? He is trying to get rid of stuff so I will just get him a shirt from Kohl's and make he and his wife a nice little dinner Sunday afternoon.

See, nothing really exciting to report, just doing my part to keep this thread going...

[Lavande]

Just Joy - June Week 2

Good morning June friends,

YAWN!
Matilda dragged me out of bed a bit too early but what can you do?
It is a beautiful day, watching the sun rise is kind of nice

Wow SD - looks like the universe sent you Mr. Wonderful just in the nick of time!!!!
I certainly hope your relationship continues to grow nicely
Your son will learn to share you, just give him time.

The weather is perfect this morning Jolie!
Hope your husband's knee is OK. I happen to know that YB left yesterday for a conference at the University of Nevada so he won't be around until sometime next week. Not that I was planning on celebrating Father's Day anyway :H

Hi Star!
I still don't know how the educational counselor taught my ADHD kid to be organized but he did & it's been such a blessing for him & everyone around him :H
I hope your son does well on his new adventure!

OK, time to drag my tired self to Curves then get busy doing I don't know what!
Have a terrific AF Friday everyone!
Lav

[rustop59]

Just Joy - June Week 2

Hi everyone

I might not always get time to post but I ALWAYS read when I can. I find this thread so interesting and love catching up on peoples lives. I know from experience that when you are struggling it is very tempting to stay away but sometimes just checking in makes me feel accountable and focussed if that makes any sense.

Today is more of the same old, same old and yes again, rain and more rain. I still managed to get out for a walk and feel better for it.

Hey Ladies your kid does not have to have ADHD to live with clutter and mess!! You should see the state of one of my daughters room. Her excuse is that she is so focussed and driven in other areas that she needs somewhere where she can just not be perfect. Hmmm not really buying that but have come to the stage when I choose my battles. New rule this summer is that all mess stays inside her door it does not spread to the hall or any other part of the house. When she was in school I used to fine her 5 euro out of her pocket money each week if I could not see the floor!!

Happy Friday to one and all and have a great week-end.

Rustop

[cyntree]

Just Joy - June Week 2

Hello June-est friends -
Just jumping on to let you know that I am still alive, still AF. We move in 10 days, and the last 6 weeks have been one endless stream of caretaking - Mother, step-daughter, husband, cousins, etc etc. I am having blood tests done next Monday to see if I have Lyme's or some other mitigating syndrome - seem to be able only to drag myself through each day, and am weak and out of breath, have lost weight, hmmm. But today I actually feel a little better, knowing that my entire energy can go toward packing us up and moving - I always do 1 thing at a time best.

I see from above that there is some concern about the thread - I'm SO SORRY to have been so out of touch - I didn't even have time to read anything since early May...in fact when I clicked 'remember me' this morning, I thought 'I wonder if it will?! Anyway, know that I THOUGHT of everyone here each day, but getting to the computer has been a challenge.

More soon - BIG HUGS to all, and as usual, I will do my best to catch up --

[Lavande]

Just Joy - June Week 2

:H Rustop!
I like the way you dealt with your kid's messes
I used to hand each kid a large plastic trash bag & tell them to fill it with the junk in their rooms OR I WOULD DO IT :H
Hope you see the sun this weekend.

Cyn, you appeared just like magic! Good to see you!
I'm sure you are crazy busy getting ready to move. I hope you start feeling better very soon :l

Searching for my mojo........where did I leave it?

[sdlovespackers]

Just Joy - June Week 2

Afternoon!

OMG Star!! You nailed my son 100%--live with someone with ADHD, medicated or not, and there will be lots of disorganization, clutter, and mess--AMEN SISTER!!! I can't keep up!! What's even funnier....I am, or should say, was before I had him....very much a NEAT FREAK...to the point of being OCD some might say...ok, my ex would have said...those times have loooooong gone...when my ex comes over now he just laughs when he walks in!! I look at him and say--"What? This IS clean!!!"

Cyn--Hi cyn! Hope you feel better!! Good luck with the move!!

Rustop--I love it!! I need to charge my son $$ when I can't see his floor...wait, first we'd have to find his floor!!!! :H

Jolie--I am SUCH a person of routine...as much as I love my summer break, I know I (as well as my son) function SOOOOOO much better when we are in our daily routine of school! Glad you checked in!!

Lav--I hope you have a fantastic Friday!! Yesterday when "Mr. Wonderful"--although I think Sunni calls her man that--brought his kids over to meet me...when I opened the door each of the boys handed me a flower!!:h Soooo thoughtful---ALWAYS!!!

Ok---now I'm smiling all over again!! I better go make my son some lunch before his game!! Big HUGS to everyone still to CHECK IN!!!! LOL!!
SD

[dill]

Just Joy - June Week 2

There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills.
Buddha

So relieved to know I am not the killer I thought I was. I knew it was silly and neurotic to have those thoughts so I offered them up in jest. But we all know that there is usually some truth in jest. It’s good to know I was not alone in my silliness. You are right LBH, that I worried that no one would say a word about my thread killer comment and that would have been hard to take. I probably would have assumed I really was the killer and I would never have posted again! :H I guess we all need reassurance from time to time, eh?

Star, that is great news about your son! I know how difficult this has been for all of you. It’s wonderful to see that he will be flying solo again. My son continues to struggle mightily. He and his family moved in with us last June. It didn’t work out well and six months later, as soon as he got a job, they were out the door. His wife was a large part of the problem. She made no visible effort to make the living arrangements work. Two months after they moved out, he left her. It’s a mess, to say the least, but it actually seems better at least for the grandchildren as there is less strife.

SD, good to see you! I figured you were busy living life. We have no big plans for the weekend, but that is how I like it. After the school year ends I like a long time of quiet and peace and rest. Besides, I live vicariously these days through all of you!!! Never a dull moment!:H

Cyn, I’m so glad to see you! Sorry you have been feeling fatigued. That’s so hard, especially when you have so much on your plate. Try to give yourself time for just you.

Jolie, Fly, Lav, Rusty, Rustop, Pmom, Sped?, Sooty?, Jolie, Everyone, have a great AF Friday!

[ladybirdheart]

Just Joy - June Week 2

Hello in the Late Afternoon. It was good to come home and read about your days, home life, thoughts, SD?s romance (Lordie I loved that feeling), and wild children. At the moment I am spinning and reeling myself a bit and need a ?time out?, so I am going to take a little rest before Lord Bird Heart descends. If I don?t see you later, I will catch up tomorrow! Thanks for the quote, Dill, spot on. Love, Ladybird. :l:l:l

[Lavande]

Just Joy - June Week 2

Hi Dill, SD, LBH & everyone

Dill, Buddha was right on with that statement, as usual!
Add to that chronic, overall negativity & you do have a disaster waiting to happen....
Hope you have a quiet & relaxing weekend!

I unfortunately just had a call from my SIL. My brother is back in the hospital with head to toe vascular problems & has just the vision in one eye. Not sounding good at all. I think he's going to have another stroke. He had his first at age 46, that was 20 years ago.
He's been falling apart so slowly. I truly hope I don't follow in his footsteps.

Think I'll do something pleasant like bake cookies.