MJ's Mayflowers

[Uponastar]

Hi guys - I hope we have a meet up some day; I'm always wondering when I'm not here how all of you people are doing.
Interesting afternoon I've had...we were just finishing lunch when my folks stopped by to give Abby their bday gift to her (gift card to Claire's ), and they got to see my house in all it's uncleaned glory. Mom insists not to worry she didn't come to see my house, but I know her....she will complain to somebody somewhere sometime about how I never clean. :brick: :brick:

Ouch.
Don't stress over it Jen. :kiss:

 

[WaltzingMatilda]

Hi guys - I hope we have a meet up some day; I'm always wondering when I'm not here how all of you people are doing.
Interesting afternoon I've had...we were just finishing lunch when my folks stopped by to give Abby their bday gift to her (gift card to Claire's ), and they got to see my house in all it's uncleaned glory. Mom insists not to worry she didn't come to see my house, but I know her....she will complain to somebody somewhere sometime about how I never clean. :brick: :brick:

I've gotten to the point in my life where I never apologize for my house...I tell people right up front "Come on in...the house is a mess, but then, it's always a mess, as you are well aware.". Everyone who knows me knows I'm a terrible housekeeper. Quite liberating! But I will admit a secret part of me wishes I had a better handle on the house thing.

 

[Uponastar]

We are going to my parents place. Friday and coming home Sunday. :sohappy:


Hello everyone. I am here for a few minutes. I was out shopping for the girls swimsuits.:brick: :brick: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: I hate shopping on Saturadays. Finally bought 2 of them at Old Navy and 1 at Penneys. I don't like them making little girls swimsuits as if they are tramps already. I finally found tankinis for them. Now I still have to go out and buy a gift for my youngest for tomorrows first communnion.

Hi Susie.
Busy shopping day for you.
I agree with the swimsuit issue. Little girls should always look like little girls.
I hope the First Communion goes well for you all tomorrow. It's a special day.

 

[DisneyBunny]

Anyways, I'm off to make that sushi now...

Less than 18 hours to go!!!

 

[Uponastar]

I've gotten to the point in my life where I never apologize for my house...I tell people right up front "Come on in...the house is a mess, but then, it's always a mess, as you are well aware.". Everyone who knows me knows I'm a terrible housekeeper. Quite liberating! But I will admit a secret part of me wishes I had a better handle on the house thing.

You're a free spirit, Amy. :lol:
Honestly I wish I stressed less over such things.
Not that my house is spotless. . .it isn't.
But I wish I didn't care if George leaves a glass in the sink.
Really, that's just not that important is it?

 

[PotteryGal]

Ouch.
Don't stress over it Jen. :kiss:

Easier said than done...she has always been the most retentive person when it comes to cleaning, but she never let us help her, because 'she could do it quicker herself'. Then she'd gripe about how we never help her :brick: ...

Ah well, you're right. I'll try not to dwell on it.

 

[Uponastar]

Anyways, I'm off to make that sushi now...

Less than 18 hours to go!!!

Yay!
Bunny, if I don't talk to you before you go. . .
Have a wonderful time! :kiss:
Relax and eat a lot!

 

[Disnut]

I have to go do that shopping now or I won't get it done in time. see ya;ll later.

 

[Uponastar]

Easier said than done...she has always been the most retentive person when it comes to cleaning, but she never let us help her, because 'she could do it quicker herself'. Then she'd gripe about how we never help her :brick: ...

Ah well, you're right. I'll try not to dwell on it.

It's amazing how so many people have "Mom" issues.
I certainly do. . .I could write a book!
My girls tell me they can think of nothing I've done that caused unhappiness in their childhood. I hope they mean that. It's the single most important thing I could wish for.

 

[Uponastar]

I have to go do that shopping now or I won't get it done in time. see ya;ll later.

Bye SusieQ! :wave:

 

[PotteryGal]

It's amazing how so many people have "Mom" issues.
I certainly do. . .I could write a book!
My girls tell me they can think of nothing I've done that caused unhappiness in their childhood. I hope they mean that. It's the single most important thing I could wish for.

I know - what's the point of making an issue over it now? My mom will be 72 this year - she is who she is. And I'm probably more like her than I want to admit, which is why I go so crazy at times. I can't stand how my house looks, but I never have the time to make it better.

And now, my kids and I are going to take a bit of a drive. I have to return some things I borrowed from my pottery teacher. I won't have class again until fall, so I need to get going. TTFN!:wave:

 

[jesserin]

I'll be flying back home on Mother's day.. with my mom, so that's okay. Then it's off to Marc's mom's for dinner as soon as the plane lands.

Good Lord... at least you'll get some time with your mom... I'm so excited for you!!! Cruising tomorrow!!! YAY!!!

Oh my Lord...just looked out into the yard and Grant has Em on the roof of the shed with him. It's a flat roof, but a roof nonetheless. On the one hand I am having a heart attack and on the other I am telling myself she's with her father who of course will watch her like a hawk and I really want to encourage her sense of adventure.

I'd kill him. :lookaroun

We are going to my parents place. Friday and coming home Sunday. :sohappy:


Hello everyone. I am here for a few minutes. I was out shopping for the girls swimsuits.:brick: I hate shopping on Saturadays. Finally bought 2 of them at Old Navy and 1 at Penneys. I don't like them making little girls swimsuits as if they are tramps already. I finally found tankinis for them. Now I still have to go out and buy a gift for my youngest for tomorrows first communnion.

I noticed that for Lizzy's suit... I am not dressing my toddler like a little hoochie mama! Are you kidding? Target had some very cute one pieces for kiddo's. I was disappointed with Old Navy this year - their baby swim suits all had tiny little triangle tops... :dazzle:

I've gotten to the point in my life where I never apologize for my house...I tell people right up front "Come on in...the house is a mess, but then, it's always a mess, as you are well aware.". Everyone who knows me knows I'm a terrible housekeeper. Quite liberating! But I will admit a secret part of me wishes I had a better handle on the house thing.

:sohappy: My hero!

I feel horribly guilty every time someone see's my house a mess... but I am TERRIBLE at housecleaning. I just don't mind or really see the clutter until someone comes over... then it drives me crazy. I need to take on an attitude like yours Amy. I am who I am, deal with it. :lol:

Easier said than done...she has always been the most retentive person when it comes to cleaning, but she never let us help her, because 'she could do it quicker herself'. Then she'd gripe about how we never help her :brick: ...

Ah well, you're right. I'll try not to dwell on it.

((hugs)) I know how you feel. My mom and sister always have a spotless house... me? not so much. LOL

 

[Uponastar]

I know - what's the point of making an issue over it now? My mom will be 72 this year - she is who she is. And I'm probably more like her than I want to admit, which is why I go so crazy at times. I can't stand how my house looks, but I never have the time to make it better.

And now, my kids and I are going to take a bit of a drive. I have to return some things I borrowed from my pottery teacher. I won't have class again until fall, so I need to get going. TTFN!:wave:

Bye Jenny! :wave:

 

[Uponastar]

Hello Jess.

 

[jesserin]

It's amazing how so many people have "Mom" issues.
I certainly do. . .I could write a book!
My girls tell me they can think of nothing I've done that caused unhappiness in their childhood. I hope they mean that. It's the single most important thing I could wish for.

Dot you're every girls dream mom. LOL You have bucket's of patience and you remember what it's like to be a kid... not many of us could say that for our mama's... but clearly your girls can.

I hope I never forget what it was like wanting all that freedom but not being ready for it... I never want Lizzy to look at me and say "I hate you for that." My dad always joked and said when your kids hate you - you know you're doing something right... but I disagree... maybe it's niave thinking... but it seems to me that there's a middle ground. :shrug:

I know - what's the point of making an issue over it now? My mom will be 72 this year - she is who she is. And I'm probably more like her than I want to admit, which is why I go so crazy at times. I can't stand how my house looks, but I never have the time to make it better.

And now, my kids and I are going to take a bit of a drive. I have to return some things I borrowed from my pottery teacher. I won't have class again until fall, so I need to get going. TTFN!:wave:

Bye Jenny! :kiss:

 

[jesserin]

Hello Jess.

Hey sweetie! :wave:

 

[Uponastar]

Dot you're every girls dream mom. LOL You have bucket's of patience and you remember what it's like to be a kid... not many of us could say that for our mama's... but clearly your girls can.

I hope I never forget what it was like wanting all that freedom but not being ready for it... I never want Lizzy to look at me and say "I hate you for that." My dad always joked and said when your kids hate you - you know you're doing something right... but I disagree... maybe it's niave thinking... but it seems to me that there's a middle ground. :shrug:

Thank you Sweets.
And you're so right about the "I hate you" thing. If my girls ever said that to me, I'd die. There should definitely be a middle ground. Mutual respect. . .You don't have to agree all the time. You just have to be able to understand the differences you have, accept them and work on them.

 

[WaltzingMatilda]

Gotta run! Party time! :wave:

 

[Uponastar]

Gotta run! Party time! :wave:

Yay!
Have fun! :wave:
Watch out for that horse! :lookaroun

 

[jesserin]

Thank you Sweets.
And you're so right about the "I hate you" thing. If my girls ever said that to me, I'd die. There should definitely be a middle ground. Mutual respect. . .You don't have to agree all the time. You just have to be able to understand the differences you have, accept them and work on them.

And that makes you a great mama.

Gotta run! Party time! :wave:

Have fun sweetie! :wave: