August 6, 2000

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One More Thing Before Returning To the Priestess

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Mom, this is Chickie (Oh no only on day 3 and already sparks are flying?)
Unintelligible mumbles followed by giggles
Call me back!

Sigh

Dial, dial, dial..ring, ring, ring

Hello?

Hi Chickie whats up?

Oh Mom, were having the best time! Young Stud took us (did I mention that Young Stud not only took on his sister, but her best friend as well?) bowling! He beat us cause hes such a good bowler. And we went fishing I caught 3 fish. We went swimming in the river but I got out cause the fish were bumping my legs. We went out to eat and we went to the Rec Center to swim with Young Studs girlfriend. We got some more magazines girlfriend reads the same kind of magazines we do! YS let us drive in the field and I drive better than my friend cause I watch where Im going she watches Young Stud! Were having a great time and he hasnt made me pay for anything with MY money. Mom, my brother LOVES me! This is better than Dads!!!!

Later I called Young Stud. Chickie answered the phone.

Why are you calling? Did Dad tell you to call me?
No, I havent talked to your Dad. Whats going on?
Hes being a @#*&!
Really? (Says I with feigned shock)

To summarize, for various reasons Dad is to bring Chickie & Friend to meet me at the halfway point this Saturday. Friend has to be back by noon, so this will be an early drive for everyone. Chickie wants to stay with YS Friday night because he is having a sleepover/campout for 17 of the boys he coaches. Now where else would two teenage girls want to be but in the middle of 17 boys? Dad doesnt want them to stay there because its a 20 mile drive for him to come get them. They are fighting.

I talk to YS.

Your sister thinks you are a God. She is having a wonderful time. She just figured out that you love her. She adores you and I want you to know how much I appreciate you
Thanks, Mom. Thats cool Things are going good here
I hear your sister and her dad are fighting
Yeah. Hes got a point. My job in this is just to make sure things dont get out of hand.
I guess youre right, theyll have to work this out themselves
Yeah
You know, 5 years ago you couldnt have gotten me to bet a plug nickel on the chance that youd ever be nice to your sister. I love you.
I love you too, Mom.

Ten minutes later the Dad calls me to tattle on his daughter. He acted like I should step in and discipline Chickie because she was angry at him. Oh yeah. Right. I informed him that this was between them and he was gonna have to belly up to the adult bar for once. He hung up.

My son is a man. Not just a man, but one that cares for his family and is responsible. He is providing a stable and fun male influence for his sister one that she doesnt get too often.

My daughter is learning some tough lessons about her dad. The best part is, Im not having to teach them hes doing that part all by himself.

I love my kids and I think the Powers That Be that I got such good ones!!!

And you didn’t have anything at all with them turning out so good, now did you? heh heh

So happy for you – and for Chickie and YS! Discovering each other and realizing they each have a friend for life. Too wonderful.

My boys had to learn tough lessons about their Dad too. It’s rough on them but that’s the only way. You can’t tell them what they have to learn for themselves. Sounds like a great brother though!

they have the powers that be to thank for such a great mom.

Willy & Wilma

August 7, 2000

Camp life has a way of bringing out te best in young kids. We always wanted them to go and have fun with others learning about the great outdoors.

Kids are wonderful. I think that yours are good because you raised them. Give yourself a little credit SW. You are a wonderful mother! BB.

*Big Smile*!!! Yeah for YS, and yeah for Chickie. YEAH for Sunshine Wolf!! Be Well-

Siblings can be even more fun as an adult. It’s interesting that YS knows when to stay out of things too. They have some ACIM discussion groups there but I never went to them. 🙂 Love, Lincoln

Ah families! It’s hard to keep all those relationships straight. Replying to your note: It’s hard to cook for people who don’t like to eat (or for those who don’t know what good food really is.)

darkart

August 8, 2000

You think they got to be this way just by themselves? I think somebody had a big hand in it as well, tell you wat i know that person as a name starting with s but your kids call that person m–. I’m sure you know who! =)

It takes a truly awesome mom to know when to step back and let the battles fall where they may..You are doing the right thing by all of them, SW..You raised some awesome kids there..I’m taking notes!!

BlueEyes

Give yourself a big pat on the back for this one, SW. Kids don’t turn out good for no reason. Could it have been your marvelous influence and example? Mmm?

The Watcher

Cheers for Young Stud and the mother who raised him so capably, and for Chickie and that same mother. With a warm smile…Torin, wandering loose in the robes of

Yep, your son is a man, and a good man, too. More of a man, I’d say, than daddy dearest. I’m glad your daughter has YS as an influence in her life. I’m glad she has you, too. 🙂 Love + Hugs,

“You get what you pay for.” Sounds like your kids have a mom that cares so they get to see the good side too. Glad to see Chickie gets a good male type (YS) to develop her expectations of males for her future.

I wonder if my brother will turn out as cool as Young Stud 🙂

how marvelous. not only does chickie have the opportunity to learn the truth thru her own experience with her Dad, she also has a brother who IS available… and a mom who can let them both learn how to be there for

Catching up…Your day of classes appear to have been quite the adventure. “…belly up to the adult bar…” Hah!! I love it. Your kiddos sure sound like winners to me. ~:)

Your last note was so deep and philosophical, I’ll have to consult one of those French or German philosophers before I get back to you with an answer. You are full of challenges, Sunshine!

Glad to hear lil Chickie is having a great time with YS and GF. That’s what brothers are for. Peace.

After the usual agony of the teenage years, it really feels good to see the kids become responsible and decent young adults. I really know that feeling.

‘sticky beak’ is a ‘down under’ saying, no ownership there. Moray eels are very lovely if you get in the water with them. The youngs ones can bite if scared.

Torin Invanusson

August 9, 2000

Staring pointedly at the date on this entry, and then at today’s date. With a politely raised eyebrow and delicate clearing of the throat…

Hmmm, I’m the eldest but I always wanted a big brother, mainly so I could perv/poach his friends – but no luck – I was born first. Your son does sound wonderful and chickie is lucky to have him.

I don’t even like waffles. LOL “mush”… with teeth showing or 🙂

sophist

And sometimes everything comes together *hug*

I think “Dad” should take a long walk off a short pier. What a jerk, and what a testament to you that you turned out such wonderful kids with a millstone like “Dad” around your neck! Love,

a beautiful mom often makes beautiful kids