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[CapricornFarm]

He’s just not big on other people’s feelings.
I am.
You know the expression opposites attract ...
I’ve made countless improvements to him since I got him 35 years ago Cappy.
His family never taught him “good, by example”.
He’s still a work in progress.

Good luck, you need it. I am fortunate that mine knows when he screws up and apologizes.

 

[staceyj]

Good luck, you need it. I am fortunate that mine knows when he screws up and apologizes.

Yes you are!

 

[21hens-incharge]

My kids inherited the trait of wanting to get the last word in from their dad.

I know she’s grown a ton in school this year and even though still a student, she’s also now a student advisor.
She needs to take off the advising hat.

Yup. It hurts my feelings.

And she’s been super critical of the puppy’s “behavior”.

He’s a much more spirited dog than the last one.
I am working with him -at my pace.
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve had a few setbacks in the past couple of months.

Also I’m having trouble deciding which “dog school” to enroll in. Maybe I’m over thinking it since I AM a dog trainer.
He needs school for the socialization factor mainly. And for me to brush up and learn some “new tricks”.

The ones at the pet stores are out because he’s already got those behaviors down.

He needs to go into intermediate classes.

For some reason the higher level schools here are very militant.

Several openly promote the use of shock collars to get the dog to do what you want them to do.

I am not about that life except in dire circumstances.

Like to teach a dog not to chase cars or farm equipment,or livestock....

When the cat got sick, that night, those couple of hours cost a fortune.
Not that I wouldn’t have spent it trying to save him...

It’s just that money was earmarked for puppy expenses.

Last night dd hit me with a remark.

“Maybe you and dad shouldn’t have gotten a puppy if you couldn’t afford it”.

This from the kid who called and asked if we’d fly her home for a few days.
And who we’ve spoiled since she got off the plane.

Sorry for the vent.
Just needed to say that being a mom is the hardest job I’ve ever had and so far hasn’t gotten any easier.

Try to let it slide off your back sweetie.
You know what you are doing raising the puppy. He is a good boy and is treated well. She isn't living with him every day so her opinion is without full knowledge.

You can vent here anytime you need to.

As for hubby....... Well I hope he knows how lucky he is to have you.

I am not a crier but that doesn't mean I don't get my feelings hurt. I bottle it all up which is super not healthy.


In other news.....
I asked the neighbor if her girls were ok this morning while she was outside. She seemed perturbed by me asking.
I have to just not worry about it.
My mesh apron is intact but could use some new wire on the west. If these puppies will take a nap I will get it done in short order.

 

[staceyj]

Try to let it slide off your back sweetie.
You know what you are doing raising the puppy. He is a good boy and is treated well. She isn't living with him every day so her opinion is without full knowledge.

You can vent here anytime you need to.

As for hubby....... Well I hope he knows how lucky he is to have you.

I am not a crier but that doesn't mean I don't get my feelings hurt. I bottle it all up which is super not healthy.


In other news.....
I asked the neighbor if her girls were ok this morning while she was outside. She seemed perturbed by me asking.
I have to just not worry about it.
My mesh apron is intact but could use some new wire on the west. If these puppies will take a nap I will get it done in short order.

Thanks henny

 

[Anansi]

Mine will never learn the art of apology, he's too much in to his own little world where he can do no wrong. Even when he blames someone for something, and another person fesses up to being responsible, he will not apologize to the person he blamed.

Sometimes I wonder why I still love him, and the kids would be happy if we split up, but I have more reasons to stay, like love and military spouse benefits that are kept when I outlive him. (I know, sounds horrible, but that is part of it that I refuse to risk giving up )

He's never been an active parent, and the kids are the happiest when he's either not home or asleep. One refuses to be in the same room with him whenever possible, and hasn't talked to him in years, because he played a cruel joke and never apologized, even though she was in tears. So, yeah...

 

[21hens-incharge]

Mine will never learn the art of apology, he's too much in to his own little world where he can do no wrong. Even when he blames someone for something, and another person fesses up to being responsible, he will not apologize to the person he blamed.

Sometimes I wonder why I still love him, and the kids would be happy if we split up, but I have more reasons to stay, like love and military spouse benefits that are kept when I outlive him. (I know, sounds horrible, but that is part of it that I refuse to risk giving up )

He's never been an active parent, and the kids are the happiest when he's either not home or asleep. One refuses to be in the same room with him whenever possible, and hasn't talked to him in years, because he played a cruel joke and never apologized, even though she was in tears. So, yeah...

For you and your kids too.

 

[Redhead Rae]

Forgot to mention that daughter is home for a few days from school (TN) before beginning her summer work as an academic advisor.

I paid for this plane ticket.

Isn’t it great when your kids come home and point out all the things you aren’t doing correctly (about everything)?
Somehow I managed to raise her and her 3 siblings just fine....
I’m trying to keep my mouth shut and not bite back.

For heavens sake, she’ll only be here til Saturday, who knows when I’ll see her again.

Kids.


Sam! @TexasSam
Please get on it with your special emojis and add them to this post!

I need some eye rolling,
Some heavy sighing,
A lot of cash flying out of my hands,
And some crying.


Oh and while I’m cranky-
DH was in a “mood” on mother’s day and didn’t even wish me a happy one.

Broke my damn heart.

My kids inherited the trait of wanting to get the last word in from their dad.

I know she’s grown a ton in school this year and even though still a student, she’s also now a student advisor.
She needs to take off the advising hat.

Yup. It hurts my feelings.

And she’s been super critical of the puppy’s “behavior”.

He’s a much more spirited dog than the last one.
I am working with him -at my pace.
I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve had a few setbacks in the past couple of months.

Also I’m having trouble deciding which “dog school” to enroll in. Maybe I’m over thinking it since I AM a dog trainer.
He needs school for the socialization factor mainly. And for me to brush up and learn some “new tricks”.

The ones at the pet stores are out because he’s already got those behaviors down.

He needs to go into intermediate classes.

For some reason the higher level schools here are very militant.

Several openly promote the use of shock collars to get the dog to do what you want them to do.

I am not about that life except in dire circumstances.

Like to teach a dog not to chase cars or farm equipment,or livestock....

When the cat got sick, that night, those couple of hours cost a fortune.
Not that I wouldn’t have spent it trying to save him...

It’s just that money was earmarked for puppy expenses.

Last night dd hit me with a remark.

“Maybe you and dad shouldn’t have gotten a puppy if you couldn’t afford it”.

This from the kid who called and asked if we’d fly her home for a few days.
And who we’ve spoiled since she got off the plane.

Sorry for the vent.
Just needed to say that being a mom is the hardest job I’ve ever had and so far hasn’t gotten any easier.

DH is one who doesn’t believe in apologizing. As for dd , I know she does.
She’ll figure it out someday. Because the funny irony of all of this is that she thinks she’s ready for a dog of her own.
Sometimes Cappy, the best thing I can say is nothing.

I’m a crier.

Can’t help it.

Always have been.

Probs always will be.

My emotions are always right up there bubbling close to the surface.

I'm sorry

I remember some of the crappy stuff I said and did to my mom when I was younger and I cringe.

 

[Redhead Rae]

Update on us:

The Milk Drinker is night weaned! I haven't nursed him during the night for more than a week! He gets up once a night (usually around 3-4 am) and wants to cuddle with me. That's fine, I can sleep while cuddling, not while nursing him. I am getting much more sleep now. He is also becoming a better eater now that he isn't nursing during the night.

My blood pressure is 100% a okay! I got my new electric arm cuff machine (which I bought a fancy case for and a kids cuff) and my resting blood pressure is consistently 110/70. I think it might have been a little high last week, but I think that might have been from being sick.

 

[staceyj]

I'm sorry

I remember some of the crappy stuff I said and did to my mom when I was younger and I cringe.

Me too. That’s why I’m not yelling.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Update on us:

The Milk Drinker is night weaned! I haven't nursed him during the night for more than a week! He gets up once a night (usually around 3-4 am) and wants to cuddle with me. That's fine, I can sleep while cuddling, not while nursing him. I am getting much more sleep now. He is also becoming a better eater now that he isn't nursing during the night.

My blood pressure is 100% a okay! I got my new electric arm cuff machine (which I bought a fancy case for and a kids cuff) and my resting blood pressure is consistently 110/70. I think it might have been a little high last week, but I think that might have been from being sick.

Yay, good news!