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Sorry, had to get it out! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois 
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Why is it when I ask you For something I can't get Because I haven't had the time I've not gotten to it yet. You'd think I asked for everything You get so pissed you see You get so very mad and yell And start a fight with me Is it really all that hard To take a moment of yours And think of someone else And help by going to the store I am busy too, I don't have all day... Just because I do not work And get a check of pay Two kids to the doctor each in different place Each a different time And different doctors face Had four kids in tow Didn't get back til late The phone is ringing, time to go And it's time to fill the plate Was time for the baby to go Mom was here to get her Then it's time for dinner You're all hungry I'm sure I asked one simple favor Of you when home from work If you'd be so kind to help But instead you were a jerk You couldn't go round the corner To get us both some smokes Instead you got an attitude It's petty yes, but not a joke It's all the stress here lately This just broke the wall And opened up the gates To let my tears just fall |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
WhtDove~ I'm sorry for the tears.... I know exactly what this feels like....hope it's better soon, oh yea, only get your smokes at the store and make him go get his own!  -SEA |
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WhiteNite Member
since 2000-04-09
Posts 241Montgomery, AL |
[lol] I like SEA's suggestion. Although some would say that'd make you just as bad as him or something. =) I can't say I know where you're coming from, but I can say it might make it easier to see from your side if I were him. Nice poem. "Don't let your character get camoflaged with your environment. Find who you are and let it stay in its true colors." --Rachel Joy Scott |
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Nagroc New Member
since 2000-05-09
Posts 4 |
Great job...you've in a wonderful way summarized the stress and hectity of our every day lives and what society is becoming, and what it can be to each and every person. Keep up the good work! |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Well, it is off your chest now -- LOL I do not know what to say -- Sounds like it is time to compromise OR get a part time job - use that money to pay for sitters and a maid OR find friends that are not working and you take theirs one day a week and they take yours on another given day----so you can manage to get at least one day off a week -----LIKE men somehow always to manage to do. GRRR. OR hehe, quit smoking ------and then when he is out of smokes. OH WELL --) Take care, netswan |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
ok dont take any other ninnies advice but mine...just PUSH o wait that was your advice yuh private joke so sorry blug blug |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Sea ya think maybe that would work? haha thanks I just had to vent. Under a lot of stress lately with a lot going on, and this just broke the camels back. WN-I doubt it would make him see, probably make him more upset. And you're probably right, they might just say that. Nagroc thank you! It is just one bad day out of the life of me. Netswan first, if I must go into it all. I have worked, most of the time and we move alot. I'm staying home now, one of those situations, damned if ya do and damned if ya don't. I have 3 kids, one was sick and home the other had a re-check for his asmtha with one doctor in one town, the other has been back 3 times for stomach pain and went back again today to another doctor in a different town. So I had 2 doctors appointments at different times in different places...and one is 45 minutes to an hour drive. And that's just my regular doctor. I also watch, full time, a 17 month old baby. Who was tired and cranky. When I got home HIS head hunter kept me tied up, I was feeding the baby and getting her ready to go, then it was time for dinner, who else is gonna make it? I didn't have time to get there today so I asked him. I also have a bro in law living with me and a sis in law I'm not real happy with that stayed here in our house that's too small for her and him and they're 2 kids and me and my husband and our 3 kids. So ya wanna talk babysitters? Are you volunteering? I think I might just let him go and get his own darn smokes. Walt you always bring me a smile or laugh! PUSH I will! [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 05-10-2000).] |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
o yuh and dove dont let nuttin brake the camels back just go and break his camels heheheheheh yuh |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
ROFL!!! Walt that is exactly the brand he smokes too! LOL without you knowing that it makes it all the funnier  [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 05-10-2000).] |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
WHY is it than men (none here at passions of course hehe) think that sinse they work that is all they need to do or give a lady? I'm stumped by this one! Those of us that are stay at home Mom's are expected to be Wonder Women or something. Well, I understand EXACTLY how you feel! Glad you let it out! LOL, I think it's my turn now  |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Ah, I will be doing some PUSHing for you today, sweetie! I know how aggravating life can get sometimes, especially after a week like you just had. Sometimes it only takes something 'little' to top it all off. Love ya Denise |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I so greatly admire moms who can fit all in a day ... I truly don't know how you do it! It's a full time job to say the least. I've seen corporate resumes that couldn't hold a candle to the amount of experience and juggling required to run a home! Next time ... write out a bill for "all" of the services you did in one day, and see if he understands. Loved the poem! Best wishes, /Kit |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Irie, you have it exactly right! Their job is always tougher, they always work harder, their always more tired. Go figure. We work 24/7 with no vacation time. And I know what you mean by Wonder Woman and that I'm certainly not, but I wish he could grasp that. Denise I'd appreciate all the *PUSH* I can get! Yep, just one of those little things that caved in my hill. Kit thank you! It's nice to know some people can appreciate what it is we go through. He actually was shown how much the job I do is worth if he ever had to pay someone to do it. When filling out insurance. It was somewhere in the $100,000.00 range. Maybe we should give them that choice eh? Pay out or realize how lucky you are to have someone do it for free, the only cost...Love. Then don't whine when you have to run around the corner or it'll cost ya. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Now how come I can't let off steam poetically? *G* Great poem, Dovie... and I hope things get better for you soon! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Ruth I just sat there and cried and was so angry and I couldn't let it out. I was raging inside and couldn't yell. So I started writing and this is what came out. I was just reading my email and I thought I'd tack this on here. For it's so very true! Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late. I think I'll go to bed." She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches, rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning. She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the wash, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button. She picked up the game pieces left on the table and put the telephone book back into the drawer. She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry. She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a textbook out from hiding under the chair. She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse. Mom then creamed her face, put on moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and trimmed her nails. Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed." "I'm on my way," she said. She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then made sure the doors were locked. She looked in on each of the kids and turned out a bedside lamp, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks in the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework. In her own room, she set the alarm, laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her list of things to do for tomorrow. About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular, "I'm going to bed." And he did...without another thought. Anything extraordinary here? |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Angel sweetie, I'm so sorry for your tears, I know how you feel, I can so relate to this. *GREAT BIG HUGS* MY DEAR FRIEND. What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
*sigh* I hope you feel better soon...I do know what you are going through..when I was married and stayed home, I didn't even have the luxury of having a car...and now that I'm divorced, I'll just nod quietly and say "I understand....and YOU deserve better!" |
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REBECCA ALLYN Member
since 2000-05-09
Posts 91Lima,Ohio |
Do I ever hear that!!! I am there with you girl,sometimes men just have no clue!! NO MORE TEARS!! LOTS of LUV, Becky |
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Kellsue Member
since 2000-05-06
Posts 210Waukesha, WI USA |
Don't be sorry! Your words have every right to be heard and you expressed them oh so well! ~Kelly  Reflect upon your present blessings-of which every man has many-not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. ~Charles Dickens We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
.... and these are the days of our.... stress..... venting is good, WhtDove..  |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
And got it out you did!! Great way of doing it too and I agree...he can get his own smokes! I know what you mean by in-laws and kids. I remember well the days of 4 adults (yeah right) and 9 kids. I'm glad it's over. You have my prayers 'Becca. Lots 'o' hugs you! (((((((((hugs))))))))) (((((((hugs))))) ((((((((hugs))))))))) Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
DA thanks I could use all I can get. Sharon thanks for always being there and listening to me vent. That means a lot. I know I've not been much fun as of late. Rebecca the tears were short lived. Thank you! I appreciate it Nan it seems that way. If it's in writing, I just hate to add to the icks. Shawna thanks my friend! She stayed with her kids one night. And it about drove me nuts. He stays with us all the time. I know it's rough on them, my hubby came out here and started work and I was in Colorado. It was around 2 months that we didn't get to see each other. They're close enough they see each other every weekend. She seems to think that's too difficult and has hinted around about coming out here. NO WAY, she isn't staying here. I could really go on about this. They're selling a home in Mich, and haven't even so much as contacted the realtor out here. They look in the paper but haven't taken the time while together out here to even look for a home. I'm all for helping, but this is ridiculous. Kellsue much appreciation |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
This is indeed a heart ache that is shared by many I am sure .. Your poem caught my eye and I am greatful that I read it. CocoBaci |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Coco I wish so many couldn't relate it to it. I guess I'm surprised to say the least! Thank you for taking the time to read and reply! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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