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Post by yearning4order on Aug 1, 2009 20:00:40 GMT -5
I wish I could record this and share all this with you--my daughter and her friend are giggling in her room right now. Tonight will be the first time in 2 years we are hosting a sleepover, and only the second one ever in our house.
While I feel like a terrible mother for struggling with squalor this long and missing these opportunities (and to be fair, 3 weekends a month she is at her dad's so it's simply not an option), I'm grateful that with this group's support the house is down to a dull roar, and we can host a sleepover.
Thank you all!
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Post by annieblue on Aug 1, 2009 22:54:13 GMT -5
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Post by howardsgirlfriend on Aug 2, 2009 11:39:19 GMT -5
Wonderful!
I'm so proud of you, both for cleaning up your place enough to host a sleepover, and for squelching your anxieties enough to do so.
I'm about your age, and while I remember my family's clutter, I also remember that the never let it interfere with us doing fun things. I'm very grateful to my mom and dad for that.
I'm sure this is nothing more than coincidence, but my favorite nuts are cashews and macadamia nuts--the toughest nuts to crack.
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Post by skatters on Aug 2, 2009 12:32:31 GMT -5
Woohoo yearning! This is HUGE! Give yourself a big pat on the back!
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Post by gettingsomewhere on Aug 2, 2009 20:53:42 GMT -5
Doing some happy dancing here for you and your daughter Y4O!!!
This is such a big thing. Enjoy, and make this your inspiration for moving on.
Woohoooo!!
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Post by messymimi on Aug 2, 2009 21:09:02 GMT -5
You did the work, all we did was the cheering.
  
messymimi
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Post by charis on Aug 2, 2009 21:46:33 GMT -5
Thank you for sharing the moment with us...I remember those times with now 17 yr old dd. Wonderful, and YOU DID IT |
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Post by Meme on Aug 2, 2009 21:48:10 GMT -5
I am so happy for you and yours- blessings and the way to go!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by breakingfree on Aug 3, 2009 11:15:35 GMT -5
Oh, I am so happy for you! I remember when my son was able to have friends over and I was so nervous, and then it ended up going so well. In fact, they said they had "a blast" at our house and now they want to come over every chance they get. I am so glad you get to experience this. People who have never been through this just wouldn't understand.
BF
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Post by AnnieOkie on Aug 3, 2009 13:03:25 GMT -5
Y4O-I'm so glad to hear that your daughter got to have the sleepover. I remember last year when my youngest was finally able to have friends over again. I'm proud of you for getting so much done!  |
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Post by notsomessyshell on Aug 3, 2009 14:31:30 GMT -5
Yay!!! I want to get there for my son, too. Thanks for sharing your wonderful news. It is inspiring.
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