Okay, I was wondering if anyone else wanted to scream at people and run them over with the cart while trying to XMAS SHOP???
Forget it, I'll do it online....
Or I will end up in jail for reckless endangerment with a shopping cart....
kerry
Kerry- TOTALLY - Like it's "Just get the F out of my way"..I know Exactly what you are feeling...the holidays are huge stress and it dosen't help when you meet knuckleheads in the store..
OMG yes......and you know what I live 5 minutes from the mall.....and I have more trouble with the cars that are rushing in traffic to go nowhere fast. The crazy shoppers can't drive thier shopping carts or cars either.....
We still have to do the Santa thing......pray for me.....
We still have to do the Santa thing......pray for me.....
Ok people, reality check. If this christmas stuff is making you so nuts and wanting to use (sometimes that's what it does to me), why are we doing it? It's so freakin commercialized anyway that the whole reason has been lost. Oh how I would love to do this differently.
Cowgirl
Cowgirl
Hello,
I personally like the holiday rush of people. Everyone shopping for there loved ones, oh wait a second, I don't go shopping so I wouldn't know! lol Well the way they make it look in the movies looks fun anyway! lol maybe Gina has a different view on the subject.
Take care......................................God bless.......................................Bob
I personally like the holiday rush of people. Everyone shopping for there loved ones, oh wait a second, I don't go shopping so I wouldn't know! lol Well the way they make it look in the movies looks fun anyway! lol maybe Gina has a different view on the subject.
Take care......................................God bless.......................................Bob
We just ordered my son's presents online.... What did we do before the Internet???
Heck, I buy EVERTHING for Chistmas on-line
That is what I am doing...
my tree looks ghetto, lol...
but it is a tree...
Kerry
my tree looks ghetto, lol...
but it is a tree...
Kerry
Hang in there Kerry! I've kind of come to the conclusion, based upon the way the past week has gone, that this month is going to be a bit dicey for me. Some good days, some toughs days, but one day at a time I'll survive and be stronger for it. So many triggers, drip, drip, drip. But I have the power and the responsibility to say enough - and if I need to I call someone or I get to a meeting.
I really admire what you're doing as a single mom in a job you can't stand. And in the midst of all that life dishes up you have a great sense of humor! The other day I was reading a thread where you and Danny were figuring out how to insert smiley faces, etc. and the 1st one you posted (the smiley face holding the sign - remember?) cracked me up! Maybe I'm just easily amused, I dunno.
Have a great rest of the day Kerry!
Jim
I really admire what you're doing as a single mom in a job you can't stand. And in the midst of all that life dishes up you have a great sense of humor! The other day I was reading a thread where you and Danny were figuring out how to insert smiley faces, etc. and the 1st one you posted (the smiley face holding the sign - remember?) cracked me up! Maybe I'm just easily amused, I dunno.
Have a great rest of the day Kerry!
Jim
Yeah Kerry you do have a great sense of humor.......you must have a beautiful smile........So tell me whats up with the getto tree thing.....lol Is it something like Charlie Brown's tree.
Hope this message finds you well today.....in good spirits......and filled with love. You have a nice night...
Tina
Hope this message finds you well today.....in good spirits......and filled with love. You have a nice night...
Tina
Charlie's tree was the best...
Oh forget to tell you and it goes with the thread topic too......Yipee for me no santa for the baby this year.....no mall waiting in line......My brother in law dressed as santa at a the party tonight and the baby freaked.....We managed one pic and the 12 year old had to hold her on his lap. Everytime she got close she started with the boo boo lip. So we have decided not to push her this year.
Misty-Santa is SCARY for most kids..hell, he even scares me and I'm 45
LOL Danny.....clowns are my scary thing ever since I read IT I just don't see the humor in them anymore! Oh and the nuns, boy where they frightening....lol
Misty- My little ones are afraid of Santa, and hopefully, it will help me in the next two weeks.. Clowns are the Worst though..talk about WEIRD...they totally freak me out..
Danny "where is my little car" OB343
Danny "where is my little car" OB343
Thanks for the kind words, all....
Jr, thanks. That was kind of you, and really made my day. I do hate my job, (but I am self sufficient with it, so I hang in there.) Being a single mom totally sucks, not so much for me, but I really wanted it better for my kids. They have to go to a sitter 5 nights a week, and that kills me.
Tina, my baby is totally freaked by santa. I took her to Disneyland, and she was more afraid of the characters than the rollercoaster...lol.
I do this because I have to with my girls. And sobriety (apart from the ultramm, but I don't take that to get high...honestly.) is giving me hope again. I know that I can pull myself out of this...I just need to stay positive and open to the oppurtunities. That is one of the main reasons I stopped the vics, I couldn't see the gifts life was giving me.
Lately, all I want to do is be a mom. That is a big change because before I was just resentful and overwhelmed, now all I can see is their beautiful eyes...I learn alot from my six year old. I asked God for one wish, and that is to keep her six forever...before the world can ruin her. She is so kind, like an angel...She was born with this lovely nature...Her sister is a doll, but has a different temperament..kinda like me...lol...
And I am also greatful to get my sense of humor back...I lost that when I was loaded. I was cynical and whiny and resentful...that has changed...
Another thing that I am greatful for is the ability to connect with the human race again. I do that here (I know it isn't face to face, but I like you guys and you understand me...lol...) and also out in the world. I used to believe that life was a game, God sends you people to teach you lessons. He sends his messages through people. When you are loaded, you lose that. I am getting that faith again...
Peace to you all. Jr, talk to people about the triggers. I get them too. But it must be a God thing; I don't have the desire to use now. It kicked my a** hard. But that was a loooonnnnnggggg lesson for me to get. Talk to someone who is an addict, that had the same kind of experience. Christmas used to be so hard, all I did was drink. Well, all I ever did all the time was drink...Christmas and the loneliness made it worse...You can do it. Each compulsion you ride out makes the next one easier.....
Peace to you,
Kerry
Jr, thanks. That was kind of you, and really made my day. I do hate my job, (but I am self sufficient with it, so I hang in there.) Being a single mom totally sucks, not so much for me, but I really wanted it better for my kids. They have to go to a sitter 5 nights a week, and that kills me.
Tina, my baby is totally freaked by santa. I took her to Disneyland, and she was more afraid of the characters than the rollercoaster...lol.
I do this because I have to with my girls. And sobriety (apart from the ultramm, but I don't take that to get high...honestly.) is giving me hope again. I know that I can pull myself out of this...I just need to stay positive and open to the oppurtunities. That is one of the main reasons I stopped the vics, I couldn't see the gifts life was giving me.
Lately, all I want to do is be a mom. That is a big change because before I was just resentful and overwhelmed, now all I can see is their beautiful eyes...I learn alot from my six year old. I asked God for one wish, and that is to keep her six forever...before the world can ruin her. She is so kind, like an angel...She was born with this lovely nature...Her sister is a doll, but has a different temperament..kinda like me...lol...
And I am also greatful to get my sense of humor back...I lost that when I was loaded. I was cynical and whiny and resentful...that has changed...
Another thing that I am greatful for is the ability to connect with the human race again. I do that here (I know it isn't face to face, but I like you guys and you understand me...lol...) and also out in the world. I used to believe that life was a game, God sends you people to teach you lessons. He sends his messages through people. When you are loaded, you lose that. I am getting that faith again...
Peace to you all. Jr, talk to people about the triggers. I get them too. But it must be a God thing; I don't have the desire to use now. It kicked my a** hard. But that was a loooonnnnnggggg lesson for me to get. Talk to someone who is an addict, that had the same kind of experience. Christmas used to be so hard, all I did was drink. Well, all I ever did all the time was drink...Christmas and the loneliness made it worse...You can do it. Each compulsion you ride out makes the next one easier.....
Peace to you,
Kerry
Tina, the tree was a $30. special....but it is a tree. I put a bunch of lights, and you guessed it...I have a killer collection of shell ornaments...lol....
I actually took tomarrow off, and am going to make ornaments (imagine glitter and glue all over the house....lol...) with the girls. I have 3 days off this week with them.
Kerry
I actually took tomarrow off, and am going to make ornaments (imagine glitter and glue all over the house....lol...) with the girls. I have 3 days off this week with them.
Kerry
Lukily my wife takes care of the christmas shopping except for what I get her which is usually a weeek before the day. but got a good laugh out of your story and I can use any laugh I can get. PS Im not a chovanist pig she just likes to do it Ray
Goodmorning miss mistyeyes how are you today...mj
Dear littlebeach I didn't realize your a single mom.My heart goes out to you.I had to go back to work when my youngest was 2mths old.That was after I walked away from that abusive SOB I hated it there was never enough hours in the day to do all that needed to be done.I missed out on so much.I understand now how important it is to stay close to your babies they grow so fast and the years just seem to slip by.I know this has nothing to do with the Christmas post but I wanted you to know how great and strong I think you are....mollyjean
