And now for the rest of the story…
Thank you for all the encouragement. I did go to the book club on Friday and had a great time. Even though I had tears in my eyes when the ladies started talking about their kids:
”Buttercup came in first in the state gymnastics finals, and next week she’s competing at the kindergarten Spelling Bee.”
“Junior loves basketball even better than the national hockey team he was on last year.”
“Beauregard skipped two grades and is now doing fourth grade work. He’s going to play with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra this winter.”
I wanted to mess with these people and say, “First Born? Well she was really happy when she appeared on the Maury Povich show and he told her boyfriend, ‘You ARE the father.’ And Little One? Well thank God, she beat the crack addiction and her hair is starting to grow back. We think she’ll be all ready to marry her girlfriend next month. You’re all invited to the wedding.”
Then I thought, no, I like these people and I want to make friends. My sense of humor is not likely to be appreciated.
To close the loop on LO’s stomach problems, we learned that her gallbladder looks normal. So rather than gallbladder problems, we might be dealing with some stress-related stomach problems, or something within her stomach or intestines. The next step is to visit a gastroenterologist. And scope things out, if you know what I mean. LO has not been given details on the next procedure.
Like I said, the last week has been very stressful on my family, and I handle stress by not sleeping, or by picking up a cold if the stress goes on long enough. Yesterday I handled both by sleeping for approximately 22 hours. I woke up at ten this morning with clearer sinuses and a soothed throat. The sun is shining, the squirrels are raiding the bird feeder, and I feel more at peace.
Today I get to work on selling LO’s car. Did I mention she just got into another accident? Or to put it another way, her last accident. Man, just thinking about it makes my throat sore again.
Published by angelawd on December 4th, 2007 tagged Abnormal Motherhood, Mom of Teens
December 4th, 2007 at 11:56 am
Hi Angela — I’ll pull together a post of different ways to find writer jobs. How’s that sound?
December 4th, 2007 at 11:57 am
Oops, I mean other writer sites.
I need to build the list on my blog, too.
December 4th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
That would be wonderful! Thanks so much, Sue!
December 4th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
I’m so glad you actually left your house and had a good time. I know how hard it is to be social when you’re feeling down. Especially when you’re starting something new. Way to be brave!
December 4th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
LOL thinking about your response to the kid stories. I’m always thinking of funny things too, but I’m afraid other people might be insulted, even though I don’t mean any harm. Or just not see it as funny. I keep a lot of comedy to myself.
December 4th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Thanks, Leian! It sure is hard to go out when you’re feeling sad.
Patty, you are so right. I don’t want to hurt other people’s feelings with the funny things I’m thinking. So I just chuckle to myself and they all think I’m crazy instead.
December 4th, 2007 at 4:21 pm
That’s great that you went and had a good time. It is really hard to do something like that when you’re feeling blue. Good for you!! I loved your thoughts when they were talking about their cute little kids. I miss those years, but I’m glad I’m still not in the midst of them.
I hope the Little One gets feeling better soon.
December 4th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Thanks Josie! And their kids really are cute, and I do like these ladies. It’s just that their lives make me feel a little less than…perfect. Foolish to compare myself with others, I know!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Once you know them better you will start hearing the real stories - this one’s child has ADD, that one’s husband left her for a man, on and on. Nobody’s life is a perfect as it seems. We just pretend until we feel safe enough to share the real hurts.
December 5th, 2007 at 11:45 am
You should google “Tracy Beckerman” and look for her holiday newsletter. It is great. If you can’t find it, e-mail me; I’ll forward you a copy.
December 5th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Thanks for sharing, Karen! Here’s the URL for Tracey Beckerman’s newsletter if anyone else is interested. This is just what I’m talkin’ about.
http://confessionsbytracy.blogspot.com/2007/12/holiday-letter-from-beckermans-nod-nod.html