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Why??  

secret_lade 49F
14389 posts
3/26/2021 2:21 am
Why??


Have you ever agreed to something then think to yourself later.....

For the love of GOD WHY??

Yah, I find myself doing that ALL the time.

The Spawn had been bugging me all day Wednesday to let her spend spring break with her BFF who lives downstate.

Downstate!

That means, meeting half way, an hour and a half drive, just to meet the other mom and drop her off. That also means, another hour and a half drive back all by myself.

After work.

On a Friday!

Ugh!!!

"I haven't seen her since last summer Mom.... I'll take out the garbage! [Other Mom] already said yes."

Damn you Other Mom!!

Why must I be a loving mom who wants her to enjoy their childhoods and have opportunities to get out and experience life?!?

Why??

"Oh my God! Ok!"

How could I say no to that sad, pleading little face. It literally made her whole day. I should be rejoicing in the fact that I'll be Spawn free for a week....

No snack wrappers and Capri Sun juice pouches strewn everywhere....

No angry retorts when I ask her to pick up her garbage....

No complaints of 'I'm bored'....

No random jump-scares as she pops out from behind doors and out of closets to yell boo....

I'm just REALLY not looking forward to that three hour drive tonight after working all fucking day. That also means I'll have another three hour drive on the day I have to pick her up, too.

Ugh... Happy Friday!

secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/27/2021 2:22 pm

    Quoting flannel_light:
    I let my daughter go to the beach with her friend and mother for a week and I never heard from her while they were gone and I did not know what to do with myself. Now I miss her ever more since she is married and has her own family. Enjoy the time away for you to catch up on taking care of yourself. We do not get those days often.
Thankfully she texts me often. Lost of pics.... I got to see a picture of the BFF popping a pimple this morning, the two of them shopping at a convenience store this afternoon, the dog licking her toes a few minutes ago... She's a character. She is such a stinker, but I will miss her when she does grow up and go out on her own.


flannel_light 61F
4586 posts
3/27/2021 12:35 pm

I let my daughter go to the beach with her friend and mother for a week and I never heard from her while they were gone and I did not know what to do with myself. Now I miss her ever more since she is married and has her own family. Enjoy the time away for you to catch up on taking care of yourself. We do not get those days often.

The Light is shinning and she is lonely and waiting in the darkness.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/26/2021 5:57 pm

    Quoting  :

oh my.... LOL!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/26/2021 5:57 pm

    Quoting lindoboy100:
    What a great mum you are McLade! She'll understand that one day (she probably does already), and I bet you'll miss her terribly......I guess you'll just need to spend some time indulging yourself for a wee change!
You know, I decided to do just that! I found out today I'm getting a $500 bonus, which was super exciting, so I decided to celebrate a little. I will miss her by about day 2 but it will be ok.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/26/2021 5:54 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    At least you'll get some "you" time.
Currently sitting in my hotel room watching 'Water Boy' in my underwear, eating a twizzler. LOVE my 'me' time!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/26/2021 5:52 pm

    Quoting DiscreetQuirky:
    It really is funny how people we love can annoy the shit out of us. Another funny story to read - thanks for sharing.
I think the fact that we love them make them that much *more* annoying. You think to yourself... WTH??? They KNOW better than to ask me to do stuff I don't want to do!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/26/2021 5:50 pm

    Quoting 57FredFred:
    It's called making memories (for her at least). Too bad the trip is at night. If during the day, you could make it a true road trip and detour to go see the World's Biggest Ball of Twine (or other quirky tourist trap). Just think of the fun you 2 would have. And on your way back, you could stop at that erotic lingerie shop and treat yourself. LOL

    Look as it as a primer on things to come. One day she will leave the nest for good. Enjoy the days you have with her now, good or bad. Be safe.
One of my coworkers said just that... She said I won't need to worry about empty nest syndrome cause I'm not afraid to to places and do things by myself. I did ask my daughter after we checked into the hotel if she was sure she didn't want to hang out with mom on spring break. LOL The look on her face was priceless. LOL


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/26/2021 5:46 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    I know exactly how you feel. I did the same thing with my two; many, many times. The drive back, in an empty car, was the worst
    Make sure that you have music that you love on hand.
    Drive carefully! 👍 Her smile and all her stories will be your payment. ❗❗🌹
I decided to not drive back tonight, I'm doing it tomorrow. My own mini vacay... The hotel had a gym, so I did my gym time. It has a pool but it's full of people. Ugh... I'll pass on that for today. Tomorrow I'm going to hit the mall and maybe even the outlet mall before I head back up north.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/26/2021 5:44 pm

    Quoting  :

Florida.... I wish I could come with you!! lol Sunshine and beach time!!

Kids are only young once... You have to make the most of it while you can.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/26/2021 5:37 pm

    Quoting topherific:
    how 'bout i find a hotel near where you are dropping off and you spend the night with me
Too bad I didn't read this earlier.... I ended up getting a room and calling it a night. I'm going to drive back tomorrow.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/26/2021 5:33 pm

    Quoting citizen4722:
    That's a pain in the bum doing all that driving. Something tells me that you'll actually be missing your Spawn for that week though
I'll deny it if asked.... But, yah, after about 2 days I'll be anxious to get her back home. She's a stinker, but, she has her moments too.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/26/2021 5:31 pm

    Quoting fit2Btried:
    I'm here to help.....just stop by and spend the night....but then again, what might a pair of spawn free adults do?
Spawn free adults might do a lot.... LOL Unfortunately, I decided to just get a room and relax for the evening before heading back tomorrow. Maybe next time.


fit2Btried 70M  
27 posts
3/26/2021 2:20 pm

I'm here to help.....just stop by and spend the night....but then again, what might a pair of spawn free adults do?


citizen4722 66M  
74582 posts
3/26/2021 8:59 am

That's a pain in the bum doing all that driving. Something tells me that you'll actually be missing your Spawn for that week though


topherific 61M
5209 posts
3/26/2021 8:12 am

how 'bout i find a hotel near where you are dropping off and you spend the night with me


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
3/26/2021 4:22 am

I know exactly how you feel. I did the same thing with my two; many, many times. The drive back, in an empty car, was the worst
Make sure that you have music that you love on hand.
Drive carefully! 👍 Her smile and all her stories will be your payment. ❗❗🌹


57FredFred 67M  
752 posts
3/26/2021 3:59 am

It's called making memories (for her at least). Too bad the trip is at night. If during the day, you could make it a true road trip and detour to go see the World's Biggest Ball of Twine (or other quirky tourist trap). Just think of the fun you 2 would have. And on your way back, you could stop at that erotic lingerie shop and treat yourself. LOL

Look as it as a primer on things to come. One day she will leave the nest for good. Enjoy the days you have with her now, good or bad. Be safe.


DiscreetQuirky 55M
280 posts
3/26/2021 3:53 am

It really is funny how people we love can annoy the shit out of us. Another funny story to read - thanks for sharing.


mc_justmc 63M

3/26/2021 3:27 am

At least you'll get some "you" time.


lindoboy100 61M
23969 posts
3/26/2021 3:13 am

What a great mum you are McLade! She'll understand that one day (she probably does already), and I bet you'll miss her terribly......I guess you'll just need to spend some time indulging yourself for a wee change!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
3/26/2021 2:22 am

Have you ever agreed to something then think to yourself later.....

For the love of GOD WHY??

Yah, I find myself doing that ALL the time.

The Spawn had been bugging me all day Wednesday to let her spend spring break with her BFF who lives downstate.

Downstate!

That means, meeting half way, an hour and a half drive, just to meet the other mom and drop her off. That also means, another hour and a half drive back all by myself.

After work.

On a Friday!

Ugh!!!

"I haven't seen her since last summer Mom.... I'll take out the garbage! [Other Mom] already said yes."

Damn you Other Mom!!

Why must I be a loving mom who wants her children to enjoy their childhoods and have opportunities to get out and experience life?!?

Why??

"Oh my God! Ok!"

How could I say no to that sad, pleading little face. It literally made her whole day. I should be rejoicing in the fact that I'll be Spawn free for a week....

No snack wrappers and Capri Sun juice pouches strewn everywhere....

No angry retorts when I ask her to pick up her garbage....

No complaints of 'I'm bored'....

No random jump-scares as she pops out from behind doors and out of closets to yell boo....

I'm just REALLY not looking forward to that three hour drive tonight after working all fucking day. That also means I'll have another three hour drive on the day I have to pick her up, too.

Ugh... Happy Friday!


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