Friday the 13th Hijinks

katholeenie · May 13, 2011

GO!
 
 
 
~~~~~~~vibes for Goon~!~~~~~~~
 
 
(((Goon))))))))))))

NCRG71 · May 13, 2011

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((BigG))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
 
Thinking of you today. Just remember, this is NOT a reflection on you. You are a great mother who wants only the best for her kids. I'm sorry something is keeping RJ from seeing that right now.

wipaddler · May 13, 2011

BIG MASSIVE VIBES FOR GOON!!! If you'd like I can sneak up to Wausua and kick your ex husbands ass for you!
 
I got nothing today except that psycho cow-orker is taking a half day. On the one hand I'm happy she will be out of the office and away from me on the other hand I'm pissed because she's going to make me do her freaking work as many times as she can before I leave. 
 I'm super tired and I can't wait to go sleep in my own bed!
 
 This weekend is packed to the gills. Tomorrow I'm hitting the farmers market with my old college roommate and then digging up hostas with a co-worker and then heading to the golf course for cocktails with some more co-workers and then meeting RIL for some trail marking and beer and then I get to go home and pack some more. Sunday is more packing and then I'm going to help butcher chickens with another old roommate and then more packing. 
 
then it's monday already

gatorbob · May 13, 2011

Good morning, ladies. More good vibes to BigG!
 
Wow, I'm glad it's Friday! I've got about 100 hours of yardwork to do this weekend, but other than that, the weekend is fairly open. Hopfeully I can find a little time to relax...

aemerryman · May 13, 2011

(((((((Goon))))))) You're an awesome mom, and don't ever forget it. 
 
Wip, I'm tired just listening to that list! 
 
 
Fun for today? I'm closing tonight, but found out that I will have Sunday OFF completely! 4 hours at Gap Outlet on Saturday, and then 4 hours on Monday, but otherwise, my 3-day weekend is going to be fairly uninterrupted! wOOt! (this having 3 jobs thing sucks sometimes...)
 
 
I need some breakfast. <img alt="rolleyes.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/rolleyes.gif">

Ailarie · May 13, 2011

Greetings, everyone!
 
BigG - Hunnybunny, no matter what happens today, please keep in mind that you are an AMAZING parent, and although things may not seem very pleasant after the hearing, have faith that a path is being laid in front of you, where DS can become a more stable and happy kidlet. Things WILL be better one day. You can bet the farm on that one.
 
Wippy - Does the co-worker actually have the authority to expect you to do her work? If not, why not just put stuff back on her desk as-is. She can deal with it on Monday.

I hopefully will have some scheduled fun to report later this afternoon. It's what was carried over from last weekend.

winter · May 13, 2011

((((BigG)))) There are times when Hating your Ex-Husband is the best thing you can do for yourself and your kids. We all want to play nice in the sandbox of life and be kind but sometimes it's appropriate to gauge the eyes out of the person who keeps throwing sand in everybody's face. Good Luck today. I'll be thinking of you.

runningINnyc · May 13, 2011

All the love in the world to (((((Big G))))))
 
Fun: book club tonight! It'll be my first meeting w/this particular group of ladies and I'm super excited! Most are runners and many I haven't yet met. I'm bringing the <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/apricot_canapes.html" target="_blank">apricot canapes</a> I made for Thanksgiving, a lovely white wine and some sweets (tbd of which variety)

amichel · May 13, 2011

((BigG))
 
I have a similar weekend of heavy chore lists in store. I think I have the family convinced to participate through a combination of shaming and bribing them. Ugh, but whatevah!
 
Meeting from 11 - 3, but they should be productive.

Auntie Moe · May 13, 2011

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Big G))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) vibes, strength, positive energy, hugs, love and everything else to you today.
 
Fun: date last night was good. While I did not have a nekkid man in my bed this morning (or last night), there was definitely a spark ignited between us in the parking lot. <img alt="blush.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/blush.gif">
 
Planning to see him again this weekend, even though we're both really busy...possibly tonight. I am going to a birthday party at the gallery, and he's got plans with friends for dinner, but I told him maybe I could meet him and his friends after dinner.
 
Did I mention he used to be a sculptor (went to art school here in Boston)? Now he does home renovations...he's got these super sinewy forearms...<swoon> he's older than me (and hehe, I met him at a local place, and got carded on my way in...the bouncer looked at my ID, at me, at my ID again and said "you look good"), he's 50 but definitely super fit. He used to be a competitive windsurfer*...????
 
 
*totally googled him...yep, he was. Until like the last year. who knew??

bard73 · May 13, 2011

(((((Goon)))))
 
I'm trying to be productive at work. I'm being semi-successful. Looking foward to having Monday and Tuesday off though.

Auntie Moe · May 13, 2011

Also fun: I'm wear this awesome black vintage jacket I found at the thrift shop recently...super fitted with slim shoulders and bodice until the little flippy peplum, 3/4 sleeves with a wide turned back cuff, and a little shawl collar. Very early 50s. It's got this little extra flap over the front at the peplum, but it's missing a button, so it's just folded back right now and looks fine. But I've got some great vintage black sparkly buttons at home and I'm going to replace the missing one when I have a chance.

gatorbob · May 13, 2011

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I don't think they'll still be good. I think you might want to throw those out and make a new batch.

mmoonptdeux · May 13, 2011

Hi all - first off, many many good vibes to you ((((((((((((((((BigG))))))))))))))))) And I'm so happy to hear it went well, Maureen <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">
 
About to head out to do a little food shopping for weekend meals after my run. The store I'm going to has a coffee stand that has a Kahlua Latte as their weekly special...mmmm

BigGahoona · May 13, 2011

I would like a Kahlua Latte Right. Now. 
 
As expected, DS was placed in the group home. We went right after the court hearing and dropped him off there. My throat hurts from trying not to cry. I got choked up again now as I read through the thread and all the love and vibes sent. Thank you my friends, it means more than you can possibly know. I'm just hoping hoping hoping that this tells RJ that this is serious business and he will start to take ownership of his decisions and take charge of his life. He will get a psych assessment while he's there, but he has to cooperate. If not, we'll get the same results we've been getting with the individual therapy and the family therapy.
 
So, my ex called yesterday to talk to DS on his birthday, then he talked to me to tell me that RJ's on board with the fishing trip next weekend. And I told him that was fine but the outcome of the hearing will determine whether or not RJ can go and I'd be sure to call him or text him and let him know what happens. Ex told me to be sure and tell the court that IF any placement is going to take place that it can't happen before next weekend's fishing trip. I told him I don't have control over that and he said very curtly "Yes you do". And that he wanted to be sure that it was expressed in court, either by me or by Ex's lawyer (like he's got one on the payroll, not), that RJ has someplace to go where supervision is available, where someone is capable of handling him. And how RJ is a boy and he's going through changes and WE should be HELPING him. WTF???? Like I HAVEN'T been doing ANYthing? And WE??? Where the hell has he been? I told him that everyone HERE has been bending over backwards to help RJ: Mom, Grandma, teachers, school, therapists, counselors, even the judge has given him extra chances to change, and RJ is not accepting the help. If he won't accept the help there's not much more we can do. It's up to RJ to turn things around here.
 
So, I'm about to send him that text. ugh.

clare · May 13, 2011

I'm so sorry, BigG. : (
 
How did RJ take the placement? I really hope this is the starting point of him turning things around. You really have done all you could. That ex of yours sounds like he needs a good throat punch. Grrrrrrrr. Ass. I'm sorry your family is going through all this.

BigGahoona · May 13, 2011

He was quiet but angry. And scared. I could tell. I wanted to hug him and hold him tight, but he wasn't having ANY of THAT.

bard73 · May 13, 2011

((((Jen)))) You did absolutely everything you could. I hope RJ gets his head straightened out soon.

NCRG71 · May 13, 2011

(((((BigG))))), I wish I could hug you in person. RJ is playing in a grown-up sandbox and he now knows this has very adult repercussions. That could be a very important Step 1 for him. As hard as it must have been for you to take him there, it was a crucial consequence.
 
In my former life, I was a caseworker and placed kids into foster care, group homes and kiddie jail. If you ever want to chat or vent or ask questions, just PM me.
Your XH is an ass. A complete and utter ass. I say we get a van full of 30s wimmins and we pay him a visit. <img alt="violent1.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/violent1.gif" style="width:33px;height:26px;"> 
 
Who's with me?

NCRG71 · May 13, 2011

Oh...and I just got a phone call from the MS principal that DS got into a fight at school today. 
 
 
grrrr<img alt="mad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/mad.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"> <img alt="mad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/mad.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"><img alt="mad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/mad.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;">

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