Tales From Janet Land

Oh, Mary.I feel terrible for not reading this before this morning. I know how it is to feel alone in the overwhelming position of being a parent...especially a parent to a child who needs a little extra right now. And I know that it feels like everything is just going to crumble around you and crush you underneath the weight. I promise that it won't, okay? One step at a time, one day at a time. And right now it's time for Mary to have a turn. Stop worrying about us or anyone else and allow yourself to focus on *you*. And of course, your Kota. Would it be a good idea to let him have a day off from school to just hang out with you before the weekend? Sometimes, these days in between holidays can be long for six year olds with lots of energy. Maybe do a Mommy and Me kinda thing? Give him some really positive attention....if nothing else, it will do you wonders, too.And know that we're all thinking of you, Mary.

TERRI!! Yay, yay, yay!!!I have *so* missed you. And now for the on all of the sh*tty stuff that's been going on for you...I hope you find some therapy in sharing what little bits you can and remember that no matter how long it's been, we're all listening.Okay, I still feel like saying, "Hooray"!

Thank you *so* much for writing and posting this, my Sweet.Thank you for trusting me and believing, if only just a little, in the power of *you*.And I like emoticons, so f*ck you.

Facebook *is* addictive.And I'm with you on the applications... I've often wondered if there was an application to block applications...

YES!!

Sounds like things are really moving in the right direction. I'm so happy that you and Kota are getting the guidance you need.Too bad parenting doesn't come with a manual, eh?

Happy, Happy, HAPPY Birthday, Mel!!This is going to be your best year, yet....

If I had read this yesterday, I would have said, "Three more sleeps!"But since I read it today, I can say, "Two more sleeps! Woo Hoo!"

What a cutie! Hope everything turns out fine...nothing stops me from worrying, either.

Oh my goodness!I'm always impressed when you describe how good you are to kids and teens, AJ.

AJ...those dolls scare the you know what out of me. I will probably have nightmares now!I think the music or television is a generational thing...I've never heard my parents use the term, "background noise" but I can't do much without it. That's why I had children. Now it's never quiet...

I can think of a good way to spend that extra wired energy.

I, too, contemplated a completely anonymous blog when I made the switch over to MyBloggers because I thought that I needed anonymity in order to have honesty. Nice to know that's not the case, eh?For what it's worth, I figured it out....Nice to see *both* of you here.

For a long time, I thought that I would want the life of a nomad, too... and then I discovered that instead of wings, I have roots. This can be a plus and a negative at times...I'm glad to hear that the prospect makes you excited.And even happier to read that a five day reunion weekend awaits you...

What a beautiful dress!I'm so happy and excited for you...