Are things really this dull in divorced & dating land that nothing has been said in two days?

I am here - not having any excitement unless I talk about things at home.

Work has been ok. Changed jobs first of March and they haven't got around to assigning any real expectations. So, after 6 months of ****** on earth, I am relaxing. Doing what I can to help other people.

At home, both children finished school this week. Son was promoted to 7th grade. Daughter doesn't have her report card yet but should pass everything. Next year, both children will be in tutoring the first part of the year. Him for organization and study skills and academic tweaking. Her for math.

Still seeing the Diplomat, after 5 years. No plans for the future. Neither of us can relocate at this time. I don't think there are men in my city and I am ok with where I am on all that.

Life is sweet when everyone is emotionally healthy and physically healthy.

well... hoping to finish up this divorce soon, still ironing out some money and visitation/custody things. College is done for the summer. Am working and subbing. Doing things around my home. Am 2 months into getting to know a really wonderful man. Am feeling damn good about a lot of things. Life is not perfect and it probably never will be but I think I am very much so on the right path.

And that is that! :-) mlhb

here. chained 2 pager. on call. bleech. attempting to take ds to pool party in subdivision in about 30 min.

cleaning house this weekend (I am in town)...doing homey stuff. enjoying time with ds above all~ we saw over the hedge thurs. evening!

Glad to hear that people are still out there & seem to be doing well.

I went on my second date with a man I met on Chemistry.com. Very nice man, has 4 daughters to my 3 boys & is bringing them up himself. His ex is living overseas. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> He gave me a hug on parting, I was hoping for a little kiss, <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> but I suspect he's being gentlemanly. Sweet.

I'd like to see him again. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> He asked if he should call & I said yes, I'd like that. I hope he does, I'd like to get to know him better.

wow...this is a brady scenario if i've ever heard one! it's a story..bout a girl named nams...who was busy raising 3 boys on her own...la la la la.

let's all sing along!

glad you had a great date <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> sounds like a nice guy. and yes, don't we get wierded out when they're nice? I did at first....I mean, I married Darth, the king of the sith.

No excitement to share in my corner of the world.

Sounds like your life is picking up speed there Nams. Be sure to keep us updated.

Karona

peachy, you're not the first to bring up the Brady connection. Do I get a maid if we end up together? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I didn't get weirded out, I was just hoping for a kiss, it's been too long. Had myself psyched up for it even. Guess I could have been bold but I wasn't. We were in front of a public elevator in a shopping structure. Not unlike AGG if I recall correctly. So, maybe next time in a place better suited. Still, I could have worked with that location. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I told my boys I was going on a date & asked if they had any questions. They did. One asked if he would come to the house & meet them. I told them we were just getting to know each other but if we continued to see each other, if he was someone I liked more than a friend, they would probably meet him. I told them we each talked about our kids & they liked that.

Just a low-key weekend here. Lots of rain and yucky weather lately, so we cant work on fence (post holes fill with water).

We took our 4 kids to an indoor playland Saturday, then to BF's hometown (20 mintues away) to visit. I also worked there 11 years so know lots of peopel. He visited with all the kids while I helped his SIL with scoring cards for a Poker Ride.

Today,the sun is out and we may try to dig those post holes and mow. Maybe even faneggle (sp?) a sitter and sneak in some alone time.

Sometimes dating with kids sucks. BF's x only just recently moved close enough to take her kids for some weekends, so we've been 6 weeks into actually having occasional weekends without kids. Wow, we could actually get spoiled! We've been dating almost a year and in that time, before April, we had 3 weekends when she took her kids. Luckily for us I was able to schedule my x to have kids also.

So, here's my question: Even though we've been dating a year, should we actually tell people it's been 4 months, because that's equal to how many dates we've had!! About 6 dates in one year!! Most of our weekends are with either 2 or 4 kids, adn no time alone. . .

cm

Ahhhhhh, yes, I remember that well <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />.

AGG

i'm here...fighting my roomate for internet access as always....either that or out with one of the 2 guys I am dating....i'm playing the field until i find someone worth while. sick of putting my eggs in one basket and having it fail. So I'm single...from what i have been told attractive....and alot of fun. I'm gonna go have fun while i'm young. and you know i have met some nice people and now have that thing called a social life in my free time. it's all good.

Some of us are just too busy to be here much --- lol

And it's a nice feeling. I like having a REAL life.

Nice you had a great date Nams... I'll be looking for good news...

Jan

Been Busy.

Gave up.

Been kinda busy.

Getting married (to Westley, again) this weekend.

Ever plan a double pirate ceremony and reception?
Didn't think so.

There's a reason more people don't have pirate weddings. Double ceremonies at that.
Besides them just not being as cool as us ... it's HARD!! LOL

Just try finding a pirate and his wench for the top of the cake ... x2!

Country Mama, I think you can double the time you've been dating since it actually mimics being married, what with the kids around all the time. LOL.

Nams, Let us know if he calls. I think you may have misintrepretted your son. He wasn't asking to meet the guy, he was asking you to bring him by for inspection/approval.

Kind of like your son taking the role of your father when you were a teenager.

Interesting GG. I hadn't thought of it that way. When my 12 year old asked me if he would be coming to the house I thought it was more about them having to clean, or be inconvenienced.

If I have anything to report I will.

He hasn't called & I'm not overreacting to that fact, so far. I think women want the immediate call or email to say hey, enjoyed your company & would like to see you again. I don't think men think like that. Or, maybe he's just not that interested, or maybe he's got his own pace which doesn't match what I may want. We'll see.

Nothing and something to report. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Vacation, an awesome week in Antigua with my son...
(He (4,5) met a little cute girl 3 months older than him, liked each other a lot <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />, but she wasn't with her dad but mom <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />)
<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

My XH wrote me two days ago a message that I'm going to print and frame it. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
(A part of it: "I know you never hear too much positive from me, but I want to tell you sincerely....... Also, that you are doing a great job with our son, he looks so happy and healthy, so outgoing and cheerful. Obviously this trip was very good for him, I can see a big difference and I am delighted with it. Swims better too.
So, my hat is off to you.
Love")

Btw, isn't it wierd that I liked much more his compliments re: me as the mother vs. me as the woman?? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

There is a guy quite interested in me, and another one... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />... hm, must be my new orange lipstick, going so well with 'my new (color of) skin' <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

We must all be doing great. Or we found that this online stuff doesn't replace real life.