LYNNABEL's CalorieKing blog
Sunday, Jun 12 2005
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It is way too beautiful to be inside right now, but I wanted to jot a few thoughts before going back out on to the deck to read.
We spent some time with our wonderful neighbhors last night and it was lots of fun. I need that kind of social interaction every once in a while. S can live without it, but I can't. Its too bad because people like him so much - I mean, they really enjoy his company. He's out with two friends right now which is good - at a park.
Ripple did SO well with Tony's dog and Shawn/Jeff's dog last night. It must be a bit like watching your kid with other kids - worrying and observing and wanting to protect but let them figure things out as well. Sigh.
The cats got shaved. They look hilarious. Fatty actually looks pretty good - he's not fat once you get all that hair off. But Tibby - looks emaciated. I mean, like neglected and underfed. He's neither, but it hurts to look at him he's so thin. But they'll both be cooloer this summer and the house will be less hair-filled.
Had some thoughts/feelings yesterday about my role in our household. I think the most fair but honest way to state it is that I feel like my only role is to go to work and make money and carry the benefits. S, because he is naturally extremely helpful and responsible and b/c he is home more, has taken over not only most of the household chores, but much of the decision making as well regarding issues around the house. I need to still be in charge of some things around the house to feel like I play an important role in our little family. Obviously my role is critical and I have no doubt that S would look at me in total confusion if I tried to tell him I don't DO anything important bsides work, but I need to find a way to be in charge of more things around the house. For example - I do the bathroom and the computer (deal with crashes, internet outs, etc.), some dusting, and my own laundry. And that's about it. I do dishes when I can get to them before he does. He does: plants, trash, recycling, sweeping, vaccuuming, kitty litter, general fix-ups, and the yard. He also researches purchases. Now that I write that out, I guess I don't do as little as it feels, but he still does WAY more.
Agh. Its too beautiful outside to sit in here and type this out. Its an issue, for sure, but I want to enjoy my day off a bit.
Walnut is dancing.
We spent some time with our wonderful neighbhors last night and it was lots of fun. I need that kind of social interaction every once in a while. S can live without it, but I can't. Its too bad because people like him so much - I mean, they really enjoy his company. He's out with two friends right now which is good - at a park.
Ripple did SO well with Tony's dog and Shawn/Jeff's dog last night. It must be a bit like watching your kid with other kids - worrying and observing and wanting to protect but let them figure things out as well. Sigh.
The cats got shaved. They look hilarious. Fatty actually looks pretty good - he's not fat once you get all that hair off. But Tibby - looks emaciated. I mean, like neglected and underfed. He's neither, but it hurts to look at him he's so thin. But they'll both be cooloer this summer and the house will be less hair-filled.
Had some thoughts/feelings yesterday about my role in our household. I think the most fair but honest way to state it is that I feel like my only role is to go to work and make money and carry the benefits. S, because he is naturally extremely helpful and responsible and b/c he is home more, has taken over not only most of the household chores, but much of the decision making as well regarding issues around the house. I need to still be in charge of some things around the house to feel like I play an important role in our little family. Obviously my role is critical and I have no doubt that S would look at me in total confusion if I tried to tell him I don't DO anything important bsides work, but I need to find a way to be in charge of more things around the house. For example - I do the bathroom and the computer (deal with crashes, internet outs, etc.), some dusting, and my own laundry. And that's about it. I do dishes when I can get to them before he does. He does: plants, trash, recycling, sweeping, vaccuuming, kitty litter, general fix-ups, and the yard. He also researches purchases. Now that I write that out, I guess I don't do as little as it feels, but he still does WAY more.
Agh. Its too beautiful outside to sit in here and type this out. Its an issue, for sure, but I want to enjoy my day off a bit.
Walnut is dancing.
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