I'm feeling blue
My baby will be gone for 2 weeks. 
My brother invited my Daughter to go on their vacation to Florida, then hop a cruise to the Bahamas. They left this morning for the two day drive down. We have never been apart for more than 2 days before this.
I feel so childless. We haven't seen any of the skids in over a month. Now mine is gone for two weeks. And in different states.
We have NEVER been this far apart. I don't like the way I feel.
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Whatever you do, don't relay your sadness to your daughter. This is a great opportunity for her. When you talk to her, ask about what fun she's having, assure her that you'll be together soon and can't wait to see her. When she gets back you can cover her with kisses and tell her how much you missed her but don't let her worry about you when she's supposed to be having fun.
aww Jo
what a mom you are! While my bio's are just small, so have not been away from us much, it is funny how much you can miss them. Anytime we have actually left the kids over night (maybe three times in 6years) it is always funny how we are up and on the road to pick them up at the first sign of daylight! But what a fantastic trip for your daughter though, she must be sooo excited. Didn't you say she is going to start college soon? will that be away from you as well, maybe these next weeks will be good practice for you, not to mention all the quality time you will have with bf. (suggestion maybe read anne's oops again...lol) I am sorry to hear you have not heard from the steps though, no talks at all? well like you said, you have family here to cheer you up or talk you down.
sending a monster size hug your way sweetie
a loon
I have one I will send you..
My SD.. LOL.. sorry.. My kids are gone too. They are gone all week at there dad's.. So I am alone in my parenting too. And well I have the SD at the house but I am not aloud to act as a SParent either because it upsets her.. OMG.. I am wiggin today..
Little Jo I am here..
Happy
" make sure you tell the people you love most EVERYDAY.. Its important not only for them to know but for you to tell.. Life is to short to be miserable..
aww
I hope the 2 weeks go extra fast- I cant even imagine how you feel!!
Now I'm...
slightly sobbing over my glass of wine. You ladies are so great.
I heard from her about an hour ago. They stopped to eat in Virgina.
Don't get me wrong, I am happy for her. Shit, I'm 42 and have never seen blue water. It's just so wierd to know I will not see that cranky teenage face in two weeks. This sound stupid but I wonder if she will miss me. Of course one of her comments was, " Ma, your not gonna go through my room, are you? Do I have to hide my diaries? "
Thank you, you all made me smile. Oh, and Happy, are you freaken crazy, I would have a heart attack if I had a 'opps'. But I like your thinking. He should be home around 9:30 from work. Maybe I'll throw something slinky on to greet him. I've never done that.
It's time to...
PAAARRRRR-TAAAAYYYYY! LOL
I think I'd be taking myself out of town while having the opportunity without kids!
Girl... GO SPEND TIME PAMPERING YOURSELF!
Man has the intelligence to change his life,
Sometimes, he just fails to use it...
pamper yourself
I know it can be hard I have had to go out of town for work and leave mine behind with their dad for 2 weeks. Take this time to pamper yourself...go have a manicure or pedicure hell have both spend time with your man and enjoy one another. Go buy something new to wear that both you and your man may enjoy lol
Hang in there the time will go by faster than you think.
Aw, Little Jo!
It's GOOD to miss her! The next time she's there driving you nuts with her cranky teenage-ness, you'll want to send her packing on another vacation!
Hang in there and enjoy your time off! Take the advice of these fine ladies and pamper yourself for once!
You gals are the best
I don't know about pampering today. I'm going for a base line mammogram. I've never had one and was told it hurts like hell. Is that true?
Baby called last night around 10:00. she was in North Carolina.
Thank you thank you. Jo
mamogram
Wow, how big are your boobs? Jeez, it's just a little squeezing, only not the good kind. You'll be fine
It was nothing
My sister in law told me it was going to be aweful and how much it hurts. It was a cake walk. Now all I gotta do is past the damb thing.
Time for yourself, too.
I feel you. But also know that you can use these 2 weeks to pamper yourself. Or time for relfection or have a girls night out. Don't be ashamed of taking time for yourself. You need it.
Get her a journal
Next time you talk to her or your brother see if they can get their hands on a journal. Have her write everything down at the end of the day. It is amazing what a part of the trip you will be able to experience and also it is great memories for her later in life with the memories begin to fade. It is also a great lesson in journaling.
Enjoy your time off - paint a room, redo a garden, do something crazy for yourself.....when she gets back you will both have stories to share.
thank you
I can't afford to do anything for my-self. We seem to be always behind on bills.
And My baby has always kept a journal. Yesterday she boarded the cruise ship. My Brother told me her reaction to this experience is mind blown.
I am so happy for her, jealous ( I've never seen blue water except for tidy bowl. )
I do miss her very much.