That's on my list too..learning how to shoot a gun

haven't thought of that......next time grades are due, that will be my
new snack! Thanks Derf!

I collect swords and fitness, learning new sports is my nunber one
hobby!

Hey derfw3....golden grahams make a great snack...forgot to add that one
too!

I normally eat oatmeal and yogurt for breakfast but when I fall off the
wagon it's Lucky Charms or Fruit Loops....if I am completley
stressed.......Sugar Smacks!

Welcome to JSH......you will like it here! There a lot of great people
to meet and share with....

Marie he is awesomme. Saw him at the rodeo here last year. I was
devasted when he got married because I can say beyond a shadow of a
doubt that I would have married him.

Welcome...you'll have fun here....

My kids........they are always first......
Then I would have to say George Clooney...have always thought he was
HOT!!!
Finally, Larry the Cable Guy........laughing makes you live longer and
at least if I had to pay the dinner, it wouldn't be expensive!!!!

Thanks Robear you are a sweetie!

I teach ESL and more time would certainly serve their needs. Plus I'm
born to teach and very much have the heart for it. Not bragging but
teaching is my one true gift. But I'm not going to sacrafice my golden
years all because the state of Texas won't take the time to get a
dictionary and see that the word WINDFALL means "unexpected good
fortune" Taking 6.4% out of my paycheck is not only insufficient but
also not a windfall!!!!
This whole issue really gets my blood boiling!

Sushi....you do not look old at all!!!!! You have a very spirited smile
girlie!

Remember all of those..man I am old!!!!

I think our kids need to learn more and other countries have longer
hours. America is going to fall behind.....

BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a teacher and until they can improve my
benefits .........there is no way I am teaching until 5. They already
stated my teacher retirement was a WINDFALL and because I get a
teacher's retirement I can't collect social security from other jobs
I've worked and it gets worse. If I were married and my husband died, I
couldn't get his either....all because they think that my teacher
retirement is a windfall.....have that in writing.
Sooooooooooo......they can extend the hours and I will find a better job
with more benefits. And that is really sad, because this country is
going to lose some pretty gifted teachers. I think the ss issue is TEXAS
teachers as well as a few other states!

Don't remember Lancelot but totally remember Marcus Welby....

Hey mommysangel.... I know exactly what you mean....my kiddos have lost
two fathers. They were 4 and 2 the first time and third grade and
kindergarten the second time. They don't remember their real father
much. They cried every single night though....I found that setting a
time aside each night that was peaceful and quiet really helped. They
both crawled into our big rocker with me and I read aloud to
them....James and the Giant Peach will always have a special place in my
heart. Both would fall asleep to the sound of my voice. We also got
kitties..that helped. Then four years later I met a WONDERFUL man, but
he died of cystic fibrosis. They were DEVASTATED!!!!!!Here's what I
think....yes you need time to go out and enjoy being a woman. Go out
when they are spending the night with friends or get a babysitter and
tell them you are going to a party for friends. But before you do
that...set aside time each day where you only focus on them and your
time together. Meaning you are playing a card game, any game....picnic
at the park, something where the activity itself does not distract from
the attention you have on each other. As your nourish and tend their
little wounded spirits..hearts...they will see the world in a different
light! Kids are very tough .....they learn how to handle tragedy by
watching you. If you teach them that families and friends stand by each
other and comfort each other then they will always have an open heart.
Open hearts have the potential to let another person enter their
treasured world with you!!!
I hope this helps you in some way. I will pray for your family. If you
ever need to talk I am here. Tend the family garden and then tend your
own precious garden. Taking care of you will only make you a better
mommy!!!!

loved the newlyweds.....

Hey Morena...hope everything is ok with you...you were one of the first
on this site that talked to me! Take care of yourself and come back soon
for a girl's night out!

I remember the beav...

Welcome...you'll like it here!