I love it!! I'm so glad you are suddenly finding a way. You have been so unhappy for such a long time. It comes across in your writings even though you have a grand sense of humor and a gift of writing. I need to read that because it is exactly what I have been saying for about 4 years now.
28 Feb 18 by member: wholefoodnut
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Always been a big fan DFW -- this is your best work
28 Feb 18 by member: Rpalmst
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Having a youngun really makes it hard to focus on yourself so be forgiving. Might be time to get cooking again, because they are old enough to live through a night without dinner if they refuse to eat what you make. I live alone, I have no excuse, so I know it isn't easy. Hang in there!
28 Feb 18 by member: abbadabba
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This is one of the best journal entries I've read from you in a long time. Yours is one of the few I consistently read because I love your sense of humor. It brightens my day. However, they have become sad and full of self- sabotage. I'm hopeful that this enlightenment will be long lasting and fruitful. You are worth the effort!
28 Feb 18 by member: Donna Mashburn
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I love this. Take time for yourself. It's something I think all of us need to remember.
28 Feb 18 by member: mickfan1
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I agree, if they don't eat what you make they don't eat at all. If that is all that is available, they will eat it when their stomach rumbles. I wish I never would have exposed my kids to white flours and sugars. Stay strong, you got this!
28 Feb 18 by member: Peasy3
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good luck finding your HAPPY place. sending encouraging thoughts your way.
28 Feb 18 by member: marshakanady
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Great read! I just have to ask...what are utica greens?
28 Feb 18 by member: Gingerk65
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Have been missing you !!!!
28 Feb 18 by member: DO N OK
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There you are! Good to see you back, I love reading your posts :-)
28 Feb 18 by member: pennym1
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Glad you got a break! Every mom NEEDs it, even if it’s just a couple hours. It’s good for your soul!!
Yes! Make some healthy food- if the kids won’t eat it they can go hungry... took me forever to learn that one! 😜
28 Feb 18 by member: Mickidoodle
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Glad to see you back, DFW! Good luck with your new direction and determination!
01 Mar 18 by member: TomLong
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Great post DFW- glad you are finding some HAPPY- you deserve it :)
01 Mar 18 by member: newmooney
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The kids won’t starve. They will eat when they get hungry.🤷🏻♀️ Missing a meal or two will not kill them or your husband. If he wants something different, cold hotdogs ate in the fridge. LOL I had a rule with my children at the table. They had to try one bite. If they couldn’t stand it after that, fine. But each meal it was served, they had to try one bite of everything on their plates unless they were allergic. 💁🏻♀️They discovered that they actually LIKED some of that WEIRD food mom made! LOL 😆
01 Mar 18 by member: smprowett
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My mom raised six children and you ate what was put on the table or you could wait until the next meal. There were no picky eaters in my family. My mom was a great cook though.
01 Mar 18 by member: fatoldlady
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Right the kids will not starve. My kids also had to eat bites but 2. they will eat most anything except 2 have this thing about not eating anything that has a bone in it. So boneless chicken is fine,,, no drumstick..boneless beef and pork but don't give them a plate of ribs. All but one of the grandkids kids has been brought up the same way--the one that is staying with me.
01 Mar 18 by member: wholefoodnut
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"Clean your plate!" Even liver. Ugh. My mom was the same. I agree, take care of you too. I raised 5 children and am just lately following my own advice. ((Hugs))
01 Mar 18 by member: teskandar
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What was the article you read?
01 Mar 18 by member: ldanab213
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oh myyyyyyyy that's quite alot of debris..I'd take a second self imposed time out to organize your ..me.. time lol
01 Mar 18 by member: twolumps
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Great stuff; give 'er hell.
14 Mar 18 by member: grandbears
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