Gosh! I feel so far behind! I've been really busy, and, to be honest, got out of the habit of checking in on a regular basis. It seems like it's been forever since I've posted. Football season is almost over, (my ds's team did really well this year!) we have a college-age student living with us, (he is going through a year-long intense discipleship program through our church)and that is going really well, and I'm experiencing the full-fledged teenage girl "thing." My 14-year-old freshman dd had her first homecoming dance a few weeks ago, which was really fun. However, I had it in my head that shopping for her first formal dress would be a warm, wonderful, bonding moment. Umm, NO! It was not fun. But, we survived. Then, last night, her boyfriend of eight months broke up with her. Her first real heartache... She wasn't hysterical or anything, but she was crushed. I must say, I shed a few tears along with her. Many of you have btdt, but let me tell you, that hurts a mom's heart! I know SHE'LL be fine, but I don't know how many boyfriends I'LL be able to survive!LOL
So, anyway, that's what I've been up to. Glad to be back.

By Boxzgrl on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 11:55 am:

Welcome Back!

Oh boy do I still remember my first heartbreak! It was my best friend who stole my "friend who I wanted to be my boyfriend" and they had their first kiss right in front of me! Just be prepared because i'm sure there will be quite a few. Just think positive, its only preparing her for the serious heartbreak that occurs after her teenage years. It will only make her stronger.

Hope to see you lurking around and posting a bit more.

By Rayanne on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 01:22 pm:

Welcome back sweetie!!!

I remember my first heartbreak too. Seems so long ago, LOL. I'm hope to see you posting more too.

By Karen~moderator on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 02:11 pm:

Welcome back. I can SO relate to the teenage girl thing! Shopping for ANY clothes was sheer torture with Jen. It ALWAYS ended with one or both of us angry and in tears. IMO, it was a fate worse than death.

And I have horrible memories of her first breakup, and later her first real heartache. I honestly didn't know if she would pull through the depression and hurt and anger. It was awful. Keep your eyes and ears open for depression in your DD. Some of them can handle it, some don't handle it well at all. And it truly DOES hurt you so much to see your child hurting!

By Happynerdmom on Thursday, October 21, 2004 - 09:49 am:

Well, guess what? They're back together. That was a short break-up...I laughed and told her that he breaks up like her Dad. Since my DH and I started dating in High School, we have broken up once...for 24 hours! She's happy. She said, "Mom, I'm so glad we're back together. I was SO SAD." So, I guess that was just a dress rehearsal for the next time, LOL!
Thanks everyone, for your kind words.