Fran
Former desparate mom
It's so good to hear from so many of you that I remember. I think I came here when older difficult child was about 10 or so and he'll be 30 this year!!!! Can't believe it. You all helped me get him raised and watched while my easy child turned into a difficult child too. Older one is doing great now. Younger one not so much but it could be worse
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I took my ailing 98 yo mother into my home a little over a year ago and nursed her through her bout with cancer; she passed on July 31. Then I took a short term nanny job; sold my house to younger difficult child; packed my stuff and moved to Omaha Nov. 30. I love my apartment and I think it will be good for difficult child 2 to have me farther away. Started a new nanny job on Monday. I don't quite know how to act with 2 "normal" kids to look after. It seems like a good position and I only need to work a couple of years to pay off some bills. Now if I can only get difficult child 2 on the road to normalcy, things will be perfect - LOL!!!
Today I had my coffee in my last remaining "I love my HMJ" mug. Really enjoyed the time in spent in Vegas with some of you. You all really are family to me so even though my difficult children are grown, I still check in here fairly regularly.
Thanks for helping me keep what little sanity I have for all of these years.
Mutt, I can't remember whose preschooler who came up with "hot mama juice". I haven't thought of that in a long time. Congratulations on all grand children and new chapter in your life as a nanny.