Finally back
I have really missed writing. I think I’ve finally taken care of all my computer issues, at least until tomorrow! I was able to check in on other’s blogs but not really able to comment or to write in my own blog at work. So, I’ve been working a lot (not too much) and spending time yelling at the kids about everything. I really need to work on that. Someday when I die (hopefully not until I’m a great, great grandma) all my kids will remember is that I yelled a lot.
I think I need to visit the library and pick up some Self Help books. Surely they have books to cover the following subjects:
How to not scream at your children and actually get them to listen.
How to come to terms with the end of a 12 year relationship.
How to find the energy and time to be a super achiever at work.
How to summon the courage to go back to college so I can do something more worthwhile that might even pay more.
How to get your kids to finish their homework, without a hassle.
How to whip up a quick, nutritious and inexpensive meal every night.
How to be a better person in general.
The ironic thing is that I can’t borrow any books from the library because I owe late fees and they’ve sent me to collections. This is my own fault. So I’m adding to the list of needed titles:
How to pay your bills on time so your library late fees won’t ruin your credit rating.
Hmm, maybe the best thing to do is to go to BORDERS and sit on the floor and read self help books. I love Borders. I love books. I love magazines. I love music. Maybe I’ll take the kids to the bookstore tomorrow.
Loren
September 25th, 2005 at 5:12 am
Ask Dr Phil? nahnahnah *L*
Dats sad you cannot borrow books from da Library, maybe somebody can borrow’em for you. But yeah reading’um for free at da bookstore would be the next best thing. Not da same doe.
My kids use to tune me out. I dunno how I raised dem right, thats something you don’t know till they grown on their own. Then you figure out it was easier when they was little then when they grown. Parenting is da hardest job ever; you just do da best you know and pray a lot.
Its da family curse you know ~ remember hearing “You wait till you have kids!” Dats where all da humbug comes from our parents cursed us. LOL
Malama pono
September 25th, 2005 at 10:54 am
Loren, First and foremost do you have a church to go to? I don’t and I am looking for one myself. I belong to a new Forum that just launched this past week hawaiibeliver.com We only have a few members now but soon the members will be growing and the fellowship will be large.
As for books in how you can raise and do all the things you described…The Bible is the best! Hands down! Yes, modern books explains and gives us perspective for this day and age…but if you read the Bible, the Lord will talk to you personally and teach you.
My freind, keep strong and believe. He listens. He knows.
Lynn
September 25th, 2005 at 12:02 pm
Hi Lika,
Thanks for the comment. That’s so true about the family curse. My kids do almost exactly the things I tortured my mom with. From my son saying “No homework tonight” to my daughter whining and throwing tantrums!
September 25th, 2005 at 12:03 pm
Hi Lynn,
Yes, I do need a church. I was raised Catholic so maybe I’ll visit the Catholic church here or try out some others.
I need to pull out my Bible!
Loren
September 25th, 2005 at 12:48 pm
Great to see you posting again.
September 25th, 2005 at 1:35 pm
call mom
September 26th, 2005 at 10:38 pm
Thanks Ron, for your kind note.