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Sat, 05-31-2003 - 4:03pm
Friday night hen party! Yes, I know curious minds want to know if Maggie still has all her fur what with wine-ing and wax-ing being on the agenda. Well, not to worry. Maggie is well, kits are all well, and no one was harmed in the making of last night's gala. LOL

Had a lot of fun, but didn't get around to the waxing!! My friend is recovering from a reaction to poison ivy so we didn't think hot wax would do her any good...She works in an art/gift sort of shop, and says she's felt a bit awkward showing pieces of fine jewelry and hoping the customers will ignore her oozing arms...yucky. It's going away now though. We did so much talking as always. She has 2 DDs about the ages of mine, and she's been married about the same length of time, although her marriage ended about 4 years ago. We have experienced so many of the same things, but also so many differences, kinda like all of us on this board. Let's face it, who's got more to offer in the way of humor, tolerance, ahhhh wisdom!..gooood conversation than women/wives/mothers of a "certain age"? We just amuse each other endlessly! What we say to each other would shock our daughters, nothing wild or scandalous, but, you know, outrageous. We were talking about Oprah's Gratitude List, and people who make lists of the 100 things they want to accomplish in life, and so on. And, well, we came up with the lists of things *we* are more likely to make. Oprah won't be booking us...to say the least. LOL and how our kids feel so much better after they've *dumped* all their problems onto Mom. We wonder at what point we get to turn the tables, huh? and at what point did their lives, their needs and worries become more important to us than our own?? I remember the exact time it happened for me. The doctor told me I was 3 centimeters dilated with my first baby. That's the moment I ceased to be an independent spontaneous woman, and became well, what I am now! LOL Maybe you had to be there, and have downed a glass of wine, but we had a great time, and laughed til we cried. I still have the wax therapy kit waiting though. So much to do, so little time.

Oh I heard from the family this morning. They're all safely back in London. DD2 is at her dorm, haven't heard from her, but I think her boyfriend had probably come in. DD1 and DH are going to see the Shakespeare comedy thingie, forget the title. They couldn't get seats at the Globe, so they may go by to look at the Theater tomorrow. They will have lunch and spend the afternoon with DD2 and meet her boyfriend tomorrow. Then DH flies home, will be here by late afternoon Monday. DD1 flies on to Florence, where a boy she dated there is meeting her at the airport with his car, which is wonderful as she always travels with way too much luggage. DD2 and a girlfriend are joining DD1 for a couple of days next week, and then spending a few more days somewhere in Italy. Then DD2 will be coming home. I *cannot wait* to give her a huge hug! Then it has to be strictly hands off, as she doesn't like to be fussed over...kids. DD1 loves to be the center of my attention; you can't give her *too* much attention. DD2 is more reserved, doesn't like to be the main attraction. Hey, she doesn't need to worry: with 3 cats and a dog in this house, no human is ever more than a servant to animals..LOL

Well better go. Need to run by the office, check mail there, see that all is in order. Oh, my very dear MiL called this morning to see how I was managing! I do love her. She's so sweet to think about me, wondering if I was OK. I told her my girlfriend came over last night, but I didn't mention the red wine...I have to maintain a good image with her!

Everybody be good....Seren

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Sat, 05-31-2003 - 4:17pm
Seren, You sound like you are getting through your time alone just fine. Sounds like such a fun "girlfriend" evening. Hey, I am listening to John Mayer on the computer as I type. Did I tell you I got tickets for DH to JM concert at the Gorge for his birthday, June 19th? The concert is July 11th and it should be great fun. The Gorge is in eastern Washington near the small town of George, over looking the Columbia River. An absolutely gorgeous setting. I saw Sting there a couple of years ago, a time I shall never forget, but DH has never been there. He is a John Meyer fan and I think he will enjoy this. Naturally, I get to go too!(there is a method to my madness!) Have a great evening! KaCee

Poof!!! I'm gone!!

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Sat, 05-31-2003 - 4:25pm
I would love an evening like you had last night. Seren. I can just imagine the shenanignas (a "Franni" word) and fun times. I'm glad you are having such a good time, and it sounds like your DH and DD are doing the same.

Bye for now! Back to my work!....BB

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Sat, 05-31-2003 - 5:46pm
Lucky you! a John Mayer concert at the Gorge! Sounds very good, and I know DD2 would be absolutely sick with envy! He has a concert in Boston on the Friday before she has to be there on Sunday to help with orientation. I told her to go ahead and get tickets because that will work well for us in getting her up there. Haven't heard yet if she did. The phone rang just a few minutes after I left the computer earlier, and it was DD2. She is sick as a puppy dog with sore throat, fever, headache...really as miserable as I've ever heard her. DH and DD1 are off to their Shakespeare, and didn't seem to have a hint that she was sick...makes you wonder, doesn't it?? Her BF is there, and I could tell he was completely at a loss as to what to do. lol. She was really putting on the "I'm miserable, I want my Mommy" routine which is so unusual for her that I would be suspicious except she was starting to cry, and there is no way she would ever let anybody see her cry if she weren't really feeling terrible. So it's bad! Mostly bad for the BF! She'll feel better in a day or two, but he may never recover from seeing her like this! Oh me. He was trying to get her to take an aspirin, but she's almost as bad as a cat about taking medicine! and he said he even had some "cough sweets". I could hear him saying oh,please don't cry...I'm smiling as I write this, because, you know what, she'll live through this, and I'm not there having to deal with it!! LOL oh, a little freedom and see what happens??? The shackles of bondage are falling away...

Glad you have the J Mayer concert coming up! I can just imagine a Sting concert in a great setting like that would be wonderful (the word that came to mind was *awesome*, but I'm not that generation!). My DH has a birthday on 27 June. I need to get on the ball and think up something good for him. Maybe I could send him off to his high school reunion!! We'll see. Ciao! Seren

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Sat, 05-31-2003 - 5:53pm
Yes, it was fun, the kind of fun that good friends can have when they're just relaxing. No one to impress, or have to smile for or be polite to, or entertain. Just letting the silliness out, and all that wealth of wisdom that our children don't know how to appreciate!! ;o) I do truly believe that laughter is vital to good health, more important than vitamins and such...well, maybe that is just an excuse not to exercise?? hmmm I hate having to be honest with myself.

Is Homie still in the ahem...doghouse??? Seren

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Sat, 05-31-2003 - 6:00pm
Just wait 'til you get to Savannah! You described our gatherings perfectly!

Poor Homie G. I can tell he's still itching because he is rubbing his face on things, and scratching himself. Sure hope this medicine kicks in soon. No, he's out of the dog house now. Or should that be cat house....no, that doesn't sound right...LOL!......BB

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Sat, 05-31-2003 - 6:01pm
What fun!....n/t
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Sat, 05-31-2003 - 7:03pm
Seren, sounded like you had a delightful Ya-Ya sisterhood type evening. Much needed from time to time. Sorta revives our "self" and puts everything into perspective. Oprah has some fantastic ideas. The Gratitude Journal brought me out of depression........after writing in it for awhile I realized there was good, beautiful and meaningful things in my life after all! Enjoy what's left of your time alone. Anymore wine left in that bottle? lol

Take care. Thanks for sharing a delightful evening. A good read. Later. Just Judy
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Sat, 05-31-2003 - 8:45pm
I was thinking about you today and wondering how it all turned out. Fine, of course. How could it have been any different with wowmen getting together.

I told DH today in the parking lot of Target that women have more fun because we can laugh more at ourselves. I think a lot of it is because we laugh "with" each other without criticism or judgment. Woman to woman friendships are so important and I cherish each and every one for different reasons.

Smoosh that daughter with a hug! Feels so good.

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Sat, 05-31-2003 - 10:30pm
Goodness, I almost missed this Seren!! I clicked on your post and before reading it, I had to go and let my dog in. When I came back later on, I'd forgotten that I'd not read your post. Loved reading it, glad I checked on it again.

All you said about girlfriends is oh so true. My girlfriends add so much needed joy, support, and love to my life. You are going to love Savannah soooooo much, can hardly wait to meet you. We Bugs are the bestest gabbers of the universe and we do it oh so well..LOL!!

It was a bit confusing reading about your family crossing over from here to there and on to wherever next. Glad all's well with them and I'm sure they'll all be happy to get settled back their homes again too.

Sleep well dear friend, see you tomorrow...Susie

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Sat, 05-31-2003 - 11:03pm
Yes, I know it's confusing with all the DD1 and DD2, and here, there, and where ever. It confuses me, too. Yeah, about Savannah, you guys are wild and crazy, I'm getting scared. I think there are about 3 sane people on this board...aha! Which ones are they??? There's the fun, sorting the nuts from the not-yet-nutties. You can't reach 50 and not be a little zany. Well, that's my story, and I'm sticking to it. LOL

The biggest cat, Big Doc Kitty, or DC3, finally went after old Maggie! It was great! I've been waiting for that. Now they can relax and things should settle down. Old Doc spitted and spat and charged out from under the table at Maggie, and wow! Maggie was so taken aback. She hasn't even let out a little barklet since! I anticipate a good night's sleep tonight! O I have an idea!!!!! Why don't we all bring our pets to BugFest 2003??? Pleeeeeeeese??!! LOLOLOL Off to bed with me! See you all tomorrow. Seren

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