Tuesday, January 9th

[lushy]

Tuesday, January 9th

Paul I am so proud of you on your 13 days and hope I will achieve that someday soon. You sound like you are in such a happy place. Thanks for coming over to mods land. We think you are great too!!

[lushy]

Tuesday, January 9th

That is cool Fan, did not know you could do that.

[InnerStrength]

Tuesday, January 9th

What?
What are you guys doing?

[InnerStrength]

Tuesday, January 9th

OOoooh

[InnerStrength]

Tuesday, January 9th

Fan I am beating you.

[InnerStrength]

Tuesday, January 9th

By the way
PAUL - CONGRATULATIONS ON 13 DAYS - YOU MUST FEEL ON TOP OF THE WORLD!
HUG
jEN

[InnerStrength]

Tuesday, January 9th

I still love you though.
How are you today?

[MKR]

Tuesday, January 9th

OK, you three this is so not fair as RJ PM'd me the first day this site went up and said I just happened to be the first person to sign up to the new site. Of course, I ma just so long winded on every post!!

[MKR]

Tuesday, January 9th

E, I think the Universe sent this message especially for you today.
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Every life is heroic.

And yours has certainly been no exception.

With deep gratitude from the bleachers -
**** The Universe

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So sorry to see what has transpired. I know too well the NY attitude! Whew . . . .when you are not in the mood for that crap, it is just tooooooo much and incredibly hurtful. I do hope you are feeling better this morning and simply have to add my $.02 worth - Do not leave your daughter behind. What do you think she will become by living with Disney Land Dad? Kids need rules and boundaries. There were some absolutely excellent pieces of advice from this great group of people. I think children need to be able to make their own decisions from quite young, the small ones first, let them always reap the benefits and/or the consequences of their decisions. They still need a sounding board and rules plus the understanding that the rules are there to protect them. I wish you absolute peace that will show you the way. We all love you here.

Not to say my way was the best but this is one way I addressed the issue of being the only parent with the rules, it helped keep it real:

My oldest was about 4 at the time and on the way home from preschool he says to me, I really want to tell you something but I don't want to get into trouble or have you get mad at me . . . that was when "Amnesty Time" was born in our household. I gave them amnesty time each and every day or anytime they called it. that meant they could tell me whatever was on their minds, whatever small misdeed that had taken place, whatever little dirty joke they had learned at school, whatever a friend had done that they were questioning. They could have adult supervision while knowing their were not going to be huge repercussions for sharing it with me. The great thing that came from that was I always got to have my finger on where they were and it allowed them to be quite honest about all the things that were going on. We had discussions and shared opinions on the issues. I had input where I would never have had knowledge and we learned to appreciate each others opinions. As the years went on, they simply did not ask for amnesty, they just would talk to me. When my son got engaged this October, he said we want to have "Amnesty Time" for our kids. It had to have meant something special for them too. So far both those guys have been incredibly mature and responsible even though they had their "boys will be boys" and I had a house full of extra teenagers through the years.

Gypsi - thoughts and prayers of healing are with you today.

Lush - sorry you are feeling down, you will get there when the time is right! I actually started back on the bike about 3 days ago, all the way back from getting that tree box into the car. LONG time at my age. Anyway, I had to start back on 15 minute days. Did a half hour last night but slower than usual so I won't burn myself and not exercise. Maybe try just a little of something per day?

Mike, hope you are feeling a little better today. So sweet of you to acknowledge all of us.

Jen - good for not drinking, try to be OK with your progress yes? you are doing super you know!

Paul - WOW!!!! That is so great. Feeling good in the morning is such a wonderful part of mods and abs.

MM - good to see you back. Sounds like a great party!

Rachele - so good to see you here also! We have all missed you.

Beth - sorry but, don't think I could be a Gators fan as their "outfits" eh, not so great

Waves, I need to go find that final list of mods somewhere. I do hope your back is feeling better.

all you other wonderful folks - I think you are so special and it means so much to me to be here.

Hugs and Love,
Mary

[MKR]

Tuesday, January 9th

Love to Mike!!

[InnerStrength]

Tuesday, January 9th

Mary
With all due respect to everyone else, no one could top your posts - so even though you may not have as many posts as some of us, I think the quality of your posts, combined with the fact that you were the first MWOer to join the new site, should make you an Honorary Senior Member.
Lusch, your Highness? Do you agree?

[MKR]

Tuesday, January 9th

Mike - the switch definitely goes both ways!! Thanks ;-)

[lushy]

Tuesday, January 9th

Yes, I will allow MKR to be an Honorary Sr. Member because she is so special. If she were a little more neurotic like me in posting all of the time instead of writing longer, well thought out posts she would already be there!! And Mike, whoring out your post counts is considered cause for suspension from the board.

[Mighty Mouse II]

Tuesday, January 9th

MKR, loved the "Amnesty Day" ! What a great idea. We, too, always encouraged our son to speak his mind, as long as he did it respectfully. But I like your formal approach -- great idea!! I think everyone here is terrific. Has anybody heard from E today? Is she OK?

Love to all,
MM

[Beaches]

Tuesday, January 9th

Good afternoon all.
You certainly have all been very chatty! Congrats Paul. 13 days is amazing. I will get there one day. Gypsi good luck to you and your husband and E I am so glad that you are sounding better.
I just want to comment on what a great support network this is. You all touched my heart with the outpouring for Eustacia yesterday. I was really, really moved and it takes a lot for me. I am the "rock" of the family, the one who does not falter, the one who is calm in all situations. It was nice to feel the love.
Have a great day!!