Good questions, Reine, I forgot to ask them myself.Originally Posted by ReineD
Veronica
Good questions, Reine, I forgot to ask them myself.
Veronica
If you believe in it, makeup has a magic all it's own -- Sooner or Later (TV movie)
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?- Marianne Williamson
Have I also not said that "This Thing of Ours" makes some of us a bit "Barefoot in the Head"? Well, it does.
Gen, I guess I realized after seeing the comments on my posts or Freddy's posts that those that wanted to read such a lengthy post would, and those that did not wouldn't. So, enough apologizing. I write for my amusement, anyway. If they happen to get anything out of it, everybody wins.
Daphne, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you get back to a place of joy soon.
Shucks! Little ol' me?
OH, I know. She is 11 right now, but her favorite store (Justice) still has some clothes that make me shake my head - in both a "I can't believe parents will let their daughters wear some of this stuff" way, and a "No, you certainly can not try that on!" way.
Reine, I'll take your 'pragmatism' any day, as long as it is tempered by your usual thoughtfulness, concern and kindness!
Yes, it is looking up. I'm not sure if it is my son's impending date with Army boot camp (and her desire to get along as a family while we still can), or just her realization that the world has not ended due to the fact that I like to wear something different now and then. Her attitude has been improving as of late. Last night, for instance, I was on the couch reading with my legs stretched out and my socks off. She sat next to me, noticed that my feet were hairless, and stroked them for awhile, smiling and shaking her head. Maybe she's finally realizing that I am still the man she married?
Kathi
Kathi, you should join D.A.D.D. (Dads against daughters dating).Anita, what a wonderful thing to do. I'm sure that you felt that you weren't 'giving up' anything to be with your daughter. Instead, you and she were both richer for it, I'll bet.
I hope she was able to find a wonderful man and that she will be happy. I know that day is coming for me as well. Although not a gun owner presently, I'm open to purchasing one when my daughter gets closer to dating age.
Kathi
Wow, what a cool story. I'd be afraid to dress in Utah.
Yes, Vegas does have a bit more of an 'anything goes' vibe to it, but Utah isn't exactly the repository of unacceptance that I thought it was. Almost universally - every experience and every person - has treated me with at worst snide dismissal, but at best rock star treatment. Most people treat me as they would any other person. I have never felt unsafe. I have never felt unwelcome. It really does wonders for the confidence level.
So, make your way up to Utah! We're not that far.
Kathi
that's amazing about you and your daughter. i think it makes the whole experience more honest and surely helps with your confidence. it is especially nice to see families that stay together. you certainly are a model for the rest of the world to show that we are all pretty much normal. your daughter is adorable, that cat is almost as big as her. lol
keep on keeping on girl
Last edited by cassandra54; 10-18-2011 at 09:33 PM.
man, i feel like a woman
Well, the only source of friction in our marriage is me (sadly). As she seems to be doing better with it (for the time being, at least), I see smooth sailing for at least another 22 years.
Yes, my daughter does have the power to be adorable - when she chooses to be. Other times, she's a stubborn mule. As for the cat, yeah, we seem to do that to our animals. We have two gigantic cats, and a salamander that is so fat that you can't see his legs. Hmmmm, maybe we should cut down on the food a bit?
Kathi
Wait until she discovers Messr's Abercrombie & Fitch $$$!OH, I know. She is 11 right now, but her favorite store (Justice) still has some clothes that make me shake my head - in both a "I can't believe parents will let their daughters wear some of this stuff" way, and a "No, you certainly can not try that on!" way.
I miss shopping with my much more grounded older daughter. Her and her girlfriends love vintage clothes and it was a lot more fun going to those stores than the teenybopper stores where the music is deafening and the clothes are way too revealing!
Debby
She's thinking of being a good parent. Being honest in the first place to set up spending time together doing something they both love. If you are not honest with your kids, how can you even begin to expect they will be honest with you? Trying to keep my composure, but that tics me off that was said. I applaud people like Kathi for sharing their stories, inspiring people like me, who were struggling to see a future with what we struggle with every day. Thanks for the story Kathi, and I think it is a beautiful thing you have with your daughter.
"If you think you can or can't, you're right" -Henry Ford
My son worked there for a bit. He's always been a snappy dresser. People always compliment him on his clothes. The funny thing? They're my old clothes from the 80's! Skinny knit ties, my favorite silk, wool, and angora sweaters, my blazer, my shoes. Heck, it's a wonder that he doesn't steal my underwear!Still, even with the employee discount, their prices are a bit extreme. When we want cute clothes at a bargain price, we go to a local consignment shop and can find great bargains there.
Thanks, Jessica. That's pretty much where I was going with it. Since my oldest found out by mistake, I wanted to make sure that my daughter knew pretty much from the outset. She knows that her dad is an odd doofus that loves her very, very much.
Kathi
Always love your stories, Kathi. This one is particularly great. Thanks for sharing.
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