| (backdated) Friday March, 26, 2010 3:35PM CST |
[ Mon Mar 29th/ 9:32am ] |
I have been going through all of my things. There are things in the attic that I didn't even remember owning anymore. After reading about the organization that Annabel is working with I knew that there had to be things lying around my house. Sure enough, I came across old jewelry, shoes, formal dresses from several years ago. Also, a bunch of old make up that is still sealed and new that I never even touched. I haven't finished yet. I still have a few more boxes and garment bags to go through but lunch and a good cup cup of coffee were calling my name. It feels good to do a little spring cleaning.
[Katie]
Speaking of proms and dresses, would you like to go dress shopping sometime this weekend, Katie?
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| February 12, 2010 8:25AM CST |
[ Fri Feb 12th/ 2:19am ] |
[Private]
I've been feeling it again. Restless,
I can't, I willnot give in to it this time.
It's hard to explain but I kept feeling suffocated by the duties of being a mother and a wife. The cooking, the cleaning, the teaching and caring for the children. Boys. Not girls. So this was obviously a dream. The urge to pick up and run is always inside of me. I wish I knew how to explain it or to make it stop. Katie hates me because I was weak and gave in last time. I hate me too.
I need to do something to take my mind off of this, to forget about it.
[/Private]
[Annabel]
Have you and Thomas come to any ideas?
There is the obvious food drive and clothing drive. We could also look into putting on a benefit concert or performance, an auction, a walk-a-thon or something like that. With enough connections this is something we might be able to set up in several key locations. We could theoretically raise a decent amount of money for the cause.
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| January 29, 2010 5PM CST |
[ Sun Jan 31st/ 6:43pm ] |
Angie is into her second semester. I can't believe how quickly time is passing by. It won't be long before the house is far too empty. I cannot believe Katie's school year is roughly half over. The Richard's have been kind enough to offer to take her with them when they go to visit the Princeton campus with Elizabeth. I am absolutely certain that Princeton will accept my baby girl. They would be insane not to Katie. You've worked so hard and have so many accomplishments.
[Patrick]
It appears as though we will be having the weekend of Valentines to ourselves since I am certain that Angie will be spending time with her boyfriend I was thinking we should go away for the weekend or do something special. What do you think?
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| December 16, 2009 6:39PM CST |
[ Wed Dec 16th/ 5:51pm ] |
[Private to Close Friends]
I'm still not making any headway with Katherine it seems. I've tried making up for what I've missed. I've tried being here now. I've tried being her friend but nothing seems to be working. I think she just has to come around on her own. I have to stop trying to be her friend and be her parent and show her that I am not going anywhere.
On the upside things between Patrick and I have gotten much, much better. I promised Patrick that I wanted to make this work and that I will start consulting him on joint decisions where our daughters are concerned. He promised to listen to my opinions. So far it is going well. We still have our bad moments but overall things are infinitely better.
[/Private.]
It is quite enjoyable to be able to spend Christmas with my family. I can tell you that I know I've missed so much. And I realize now, just how much I really did miss. I'm very excited to see my kids come down on Christmas morning, even if they are just bout all grown up!
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