So... Whats for lunch?

Van · Jun 19 08 08:01

Lise wrote:
I have two little ones of my own. Both young enough to drive anyone insane. The endless demands, the tantrums, the need to rush to the bathroom in 2.2 seconds of announcing. Is it worth it? Totally. I just wished I get paid for all this.

ok, tantrums aside, I would say these are the days you will look back on and a tear will form in your eye though. Although, my mom said the toddler age was 1000 times better than the teen years. ha!

Lise · Jun 19 08 08:14

Oh ja! For sure, as my co-worker would say, 'when they're small, you get the small problems but when they're big, it's the bigger problems that'll keep you on the edge.'

Sorry for vanishing like that - the loading time here was taking forever.

Were you a problematic teen, Van? Did you give your parents a hard time? Speaking for myself, I think I wasn't a rebel kid. I was the *cough cough* good girl. The responsible one who had to grow up a bit faster because I had to take care of my little sisters. Our parents weren't with us when we migrated to Australia. We had to stay with our aunt who boarded and fed us but that's about it. She didn't want anything to do with us.

Van · Jun 19 08 08:18

Lise wrote:
Oh ja! For sure, as my co-worker would say, 'when they're small, you get the small problems but when they're big, it's the bigger problems that'll keep you on the edge.'

Sorry for vanishing like that - the loading time here was taking forever.

Were you a problematic teen, Van? Did you give your parents a hard time? Speaking for myself, I think I wasn't a rebel kid. I was the *cough cough* good girl. The responsible one who had to grow up a bit faster because I had to take care of my little sisters. Our parents weren't with us when we migrated to Australia. We had to stay with our aunt who boarded and fed us but that's about it. She didn't want anything to do with us.[/DIV]
Haha! I went through a phase. I wouldn't say problematic. Not to sound like I am 'telling', but my sister gave my parents some serious grief. Of course after the teen years, my mom and her are best buddies.

Sounds like you and your sis had a real adventure!

Lise · Jun 19 08 08:25

You and your sister were rebels? C'mon... you seem like a well thought out guy. I couldn't imagine you being the rebellious teen there. What did you do that you would give them such grief?

An adventure? Nope, it wasn't really one but we did have our moments. We were pretty much left on our own. I had to dole out a bit of cash each week so it would last us, we would all go out to the city together (see the zoo, aquarium etc).... at one point, I had to teach them how to put on a bra and explain what a period is. My youngest sister burnt herself with hot water the other night and I had to change her bandages and bathed her.

We were so young back then, we didn't have anyone else but each other. Times were tough but as long as we were together, we were fine.

Van · Jun 19 08 08:30

Me? I was a normal Canadian boy. Full of testosterone and spirit.

lol, 'well thought out guy'. Of course those teen years were some time ago. Many moons!

My sis on the other hand, I can't get into details. She is a sweet friend these days. She and my mom fought a lot. I woke up a few times in the middle of the night where my dad was pulling them apart from fighting. Both black and blue the next day.

Like I said though, they are great friends now. A decade and a bit later.

Van · Jun 19 08 08:39

ok...my house is still a pig sty. I need a self cleaning house or a robot maid like on the Jetsons...or even a real living French Maid would be ok too.

Chat later.

Lil Me · Jun 19 08 09:16

Finally home after a loooong day.
I wonder if I missed Russ.

*shouts* RUSSMEISTER! Have a good weekend trip. The chicken burgers I've been using are frozen in a case at Costco. Made of ground chicken, bread crumbs, spices. Pretty good, especially when finished with a bit of BBQ sauce.

Sushi for dinner.

Sportsdude · Jun 19 08 09:28

Home after a long day and 3hrs of sleep, soon I have to go to work...

I need to remember to sleep sometimes, half way through German class I couldn't read the white board anymore. lol

purelife · Jun 19 08 09:32

Russ - salmon/veggie burgers go well on the barbie, too. And these can be purchased from Costco.

Lil Me · Jun 19 08 11:26

Feeling slightly anxious and sad tonight. Mr LM left for the airport on another secret ops mission and he's not due back in Canada for a while now. *sighs* I always ask myself, Can I Do This? I know I can...I'm just tired and having a moment of self doubt.

Sportsdude · Jun 19 08 11:31

He's gone again? That was quick.

P.C. · Jun 19 08 11:37

Oh god.....I must be tired too. I just posted IN your post.

Awww.....sorry Lil Me. I can't think of anyone I know who is better equipped to handle anything....although I understand your feelings. Fatigue will magnify everything. Sounds like a 'Me day' is needed.

P.C. · Jun 19 08 11:40

OH double crap. I edited part of your post out....and only kept what I was replying to Lil Me......I thought I was in the reply window, when I was in the modify window.

I'm SO sorry.

Sportsdude · Jun 19 08 11:42

hmm?
lol

Ah no biggie.

P.C. · Jun 19 08 11:48

I'm clearly ready for bed. Good night SD and Lil Me. [img style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick=url(this.src); src="http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/muede/k015.gif" border=0]