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helpless23
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Temper! Temper!
« on: Jun 25th, 2004, 9:36am » |
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Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..... 
Long time no post and what do I do? I come to the family to vent! Vent away you all say, so that's what I'm going to do!
I'm now sitting here, for 1/2 an hour or more, waiting for my son to eat a bowl of ceral and 2 newtons for breakfast! Why am I pissed about that you ask..I'll tell you! Because MY daughter had to go and land herself in summer school, and now I only have limited amounts of time in between meals for my son to go and rush around doing what I need to get done. It doesn't help matters much when my son falls back to sleep every 5 seconds...and I've tried putting him at the kitchen table to eat, but he refuses. Did I speak to the Dr. about it? Yep! Sure did. He told me that not only is it difficult dealing with the diabetes, but he's at an age where EVERYTHING is hard - both for HIM AND US! What a rush!
So then, I have to cut out his home schooling teachers 2 days a week, because then I will have NO time what so ever to do diddly squat anytime....(summer school, meal schedules and teachers) and then I have to do everything right around dinner time when Ken gets home so he can stay with the kids and I can do what I need to do. But then of course I miss dinner, and I'm starving when I get home. Then I have to wait until 10PM for a snack and GOD FORBID THE KING doesn't get his bed time snack at 10! Woah Nelly! I'm freaking tired come 9PM, so is Ken. 3AM readings for the last 3 months almost and working and commuting. HELLO!?!??!
How old does a child have to be for IT'S brain to develop COMPASSION!?!??!?! Sheesh!
Then...the pool. We got a pool installed on June 10th. It's now EMPTYING OUT ENTIRELY because the idiots who installed it did more screwing around and put it together 1/2 assed. The liner came ripping out, after all that beautiful weather and the temp staying at a GORGEOUS 74 degrees. So now, the thing has to be emptied, (10,000 gallons), then refilled and I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW! THE FREAKING NERVE!!!! God help this contractor if I have to wait....God help him.
So now everytime I look at the pool (you know, on these beautiful muggy warm summer days) and know that I can't go in it because of someone else's screw up, and knowing that I have to WAIT...pisses me off beyond belief. And it's only June.
Summer school sucks. This is the 3rd year IN A ROW that I'm waking up at 6AM to send a child off to summer school only to have HER TELL ME THAT IT'S FUN AND SHE LOVES IT and the 2 people in the WHOLE ENTIRE TOWN that I have spent 6 months trying to keep her away from ARE THERE WITH HER! LOL
I gotta write a book. Hell, I may even use real names. Who would buy it anyway?
Oh, and I'm chaning my last name to MURPHY! You know my law right? There's even a commercial on TV about it. I have to search the family tree...I MUST BE RELATED TO THIS MAN SOMEHOW!!!
Thanks for listening. Sorry for the bitching, but I feel better now.
 Toni
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #1 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 9:52am » |
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Vent away.
Hope your day goes better and they get that pool filled, and it stays filled. The one thing that really does piss me off is when contractors do a half assed job.
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #2 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 10:35am » |
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Take a deep breathe. I know it sounds corny but it will get better.
The summer school thing is the real hard part cause there is not anything you can do about who else is in the class.
Sorry hun
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #3 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 11:44am » |
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Toni, tryed to call ya this morning and now I know why I didnt get an answer. Your busier then a one legged man atta butt kickin contest!! And this surprises me? NOT!!! Im uploading "The Bat" go find a good solid tree and wack the hell out of it!! Kids and compassion?? You must be joking!! LMAO (joke) they find it when they want to. Take a DEEP breath, flip the rubber band on your wrist, wack the tree or CALL ME!!! Im here for ya gal no worries!! As for the pool guys, youve been nice and youve been sweet now its time to WHIP ASS. Call them and raise total HELL!! Tell them your gettin a lawyer and filing! They will sure as hell move then. They always do when you say lawyer!!! Or call your local TV station that does those bits on you paid for something and didnt get it!! Believe me............they will LOVE coming to your house then. HEHEHHEEE cuz they sure as hell dont want to loose business cuz someone aint happy!! Yea I know Im just that kind of bitch to do that crap to. LMAO But it works!!!! Call if you need to yell hun, hun Im here for ya!!!!
Leesa, who is a bitch no doubt!! 
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #4 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 12:51pm » |
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on Jun 25th, 2004, 9:36am, helpless23 wrote:Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....
How old does a child have to be for IT'S brain to develop COMPASSION!?!??!?! Sheesh!
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We have 2 kids. Ages 35 and 33.
We're still waiting.
Vent away Toni!
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #5 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 1:24pm » |
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Toni, it does get better but not until your around 90 and your kids have to start running around for you.
Seriously though, its the hardest job being a full time Mom and the pay sucks too.
Hang in there girl,
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #6 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 1:53pm » |
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Thanks all.
I really appreciate you taking the time out to post encouraging words to me. It helps. It really does. And it really helped by typing it all out this morning - and then having a clear head that I won't get shunned or blasted for doing it.
I love this place...and I love you guys.
I know it will get better, but I still can't see any light at the end of the tunnel. It still looks so dark! And the thing that sucks about everything is that we go through phases, for the last 4 years, Ken and I. It's like a month ago, I was headed for a nervous breakdown and talking to Leesa for HOURS on end (who was GREAT by the way...love you girl) and then things kind of worked themselves out...we got the pool...it was great...2 weeks go by - things seem to be getting better, then all of a sudden...BLAMMO! Shit starts hitting the fan OUT OF NOWHERE - and it doesn't stop either. It just keeps flying out in every direction, and there is nowhere to hide.
Suzy...I know the pay sucks. But it's sad when the only pay you want for it is a Thank you, a hug, kiss and an I love you Mom at the end of the day...hell. I'll take once a WEEK or a MONTH even! I'm not greedy! It's holy hell raising kids. My father always told me it was no joke, and I didn't have kids as a joke, but it's really hard. I hear my parents words coming from MY LIPS almost DAILY. Brrrr...gives me the chills. LOL
And Bob G. You made me laugh. LOL
That's why I post here. I know a lot of you understand and give a shit. Giving a shit is a good thing..I give 2 shits about eveyrthing, I just wish I had more time to give to all of you....
Thanks again. I'm getting all emotional now.
Much Love,
Toni
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #7 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 2:55pm » |
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Quote:I hear my parents words coming from MY LIPS almost DAILY. Brrrr...gives me the chills. LOL
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I know what you mean. There's been times when I hear myself say something and my first thought is
"Oh my hell, I've turned into my mother".
Frightening, very frightening!
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #8 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 3:02pm » |
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Yeah, that's REAL frightening...if you're sounding like your mother! You're a man...baby. LOL
I think we ALL turn into our parents, just a little bit eventually. But it's not all a bad thing. What I've learned from having my own kids is that my parents knew their shit!!!! And I appreciate it NOW... I hated it when I was a kid, but it's such a vicious cycle.
Things are a little better. I caved a bit because I was sick of hearing the "Mom...mom...mom...mom...mom..." etc...
It's the weekend. Does EVERY DAY have to feel like a Monday? Ick!
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #9 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 3:21pm » |
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I have a theory about men.
When growing up, if your mother is the dominate parent you will turn into your mother.
If your father is the dominate parent you will still turn into your mother.
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #10 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 3:34pm » |
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Quote:| How old does a child have to be for IT'S brain to develop COMPASSION!?!??!?! Sheesh! |
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3 boys, 20, 17 and 15 - still waiting
Quote:| I know it will get better, but I still can't see any light at the end of the tunnel. It still looks so dark! |
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When you have kids, the light at the end of the tunnel is usually a freight train coming at you!
Quote:I hear my parents words coming from MY LIPS almost DAILY. Brrrr...gives me the chills. LOL
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Don't that just suck?
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My oldest is just starting to learn this with his own daughter. Talk about poetic justice. You'll get there one day. Being a grandparent is great.
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #11 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 3:35pm » |
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LOL
I think you're onto something there... Gee thanks Bob...and I was just starting to feel better.
With your theory, not only will _I_ turn into my mother, but my kids will turn into....ME???? UG!
Thanks for making me chuckle Bob! hehe
Much Love,
Toni
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« Reply #12 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 3:55pm » |
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Serial drinking and going postal are not viable options. The Foreign Legion used to be the answer but no more......
I hear my parents all the time too and realize that this is why I don't have kids. I'd be sharing a room with the Unibomber.
Feel free to rant away. It's good for and keeps us on our toes.
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« Reply #13 on: Jun 25th, 2004, 10:20pm » |
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Keep this in mind - Grandchildren are our best revenge!
Your day will come and I promise you won't lose your sanity, or at least not permanently. It does however explain why some species eat their young!!!!
Hang in there girl - before you know it you'll be wondering where these years went to.
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #14 on: Jun 26th, 2004, 8:28am » |
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My kids have already said that they aren't having children, but we all know THAT'S A LIE! Didn't we ALL say that when we were teenagers? Majority of us have them now, and for those who don't....well....I don't know what to say! May you live a long, healthy, happy stress free life! LOL
Seriously, I vent - but I love my kids to pieces. It's just that I guess I don't remember how I felt at that age - but I remember going through the same things as a child.
Thanks for all of the love and support guys!
Oh, and for the approximately 679 people that I MAY have offended - I'm sorry, and it's been edited for public reading now. 
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« Reply #15 on: Jun 26th, 2004, 8:39am » |
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It's a new day. All will be better today.
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« Reply #16 on: Jun 26th, 2004, 8:41am » |
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Thanks Bob.
I'll keep saying that in my head all day..I promise!
Pool guys are coming back today supposedly, still trying to empty over 10,000 gallons of water.
We'll see what happens. Whatever happens, I will NOT let the kids get on my nerves today..I'm sure the pool guys will take care of that all on their own!
I'm in a better mood today anyway...
Toni
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« Reply #17 on: Jun 26th, 2004, 8:45am » |
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« Reply #18 on: Jun 26th, 2004, 8:46am » |
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LOL
I saw that!
I'm putting you on my buddy list by the way. I need your opinion on something and I don't want to make it public!
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« Reply #19 on: Jun 26th, 2004, 8:48am » |
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Kewl! Ask away.
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« Reply #20 on: Jun 26th, 2004, 8:53am » |
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Stay healthy.
You need to get old enough to spend all the inheritance and become a major inconveniance to them in the later years.
At around 65 develop an aweful drinking problem, especially at family functions.
At 70 wear the most obnoxious cloths and jewelry you can find and demand Saturday afternoon rides to the mall.
73-start using foul language...........loudly.
A nice solid flatulence issue around 75 is good.
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« Reply #22 on: Jun 26th, 2004, 9:16am » |
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LMMFAO DON!!!
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« Reply #23 on: Jun 26th, 2004, 9:18am » |
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Oh,
You mean I had to wait until I was OLDER to do all that?
Hmph.
I'm already ahead of the game.
LMAO!
Toni
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Re: Temper! Temper!
« Reply #24 on: Jun 26th, 2004, 9:28am » |
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on Jun 26th, 2004, 9:05am, don wrote:Stay healthy.
You need to get old enough to spend all the inheritance and become a major inconveniance to them in the later years.
At around 65 develop an aweful drinking problem, especially at family functions.
At 70 wear the most obnoxious cloths and jewelry you can find and demand Saturday afternoon rides to the mall.
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Good advice but why wait until you're old. I'm starting tomorrow. I'm a smoker with a bad diet and killer headaches, I could die before I get old.
Tomorrow I fart in church! 
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