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[CapricornFarm]

Aw man the egg that piped yesterday died. Never went any further that’s strange. Went to bed expecting a chick woke to a dead chick in a shell

Sorry Sam, that stinks. Hugs.

 

[CapricornFarm]

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.

Your hubby needs this.

 

[staceyj]

Your hubby needs this.

Thanks Cappy. I sure wanted to.
Still do.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Dang. What a mystery!
Maybe take a nap today.

Do you have a wildlife camera or a video baby monitor?

I don't have one but could maybe borrow one.

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.

Oh Stacey, that's awful.
If you can muster the emotional strength maybe have a sit down with her.

Start with something like.....

Can we talk a few minutes? Something has been bothering me.

I am feeling [(judged, kind of attacked, put down, hurt)<<< whatever fits well ] when you criticize me.
It hurts my feelings when.......

Don't get riled, just a calm conversation about it. She likely doesn't realize how it is affecting you.

Be sure to include positive things like...
I really enjoy when we......
I really like ......... about you.

Just suggestions hon.

I know how much the kids can be hurtful without meaning to.

 

[staceyj]

I don't have one but could maybe borrow one.



Oh Stacey, that's awful.
If you can muster the emotional strength maybe have a sit down with her.

Start with something like.....

Can we talk a few minutes? Something has been bothering me.

I am feeling [(judged, kind of attacked, put down, hurt)<<< whatever fits well ] when you criticize me.
It hurts my feelings when.......

Don't get riled, just a calm conversation about it. She likely doesn't realize how it is affecting you.

Be sure to include positive things like...
I really enjoy when we......
I really like ......... about you.

Just suggestions hon.

I know how much the kids can be hurtful without meaning to.

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.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Thanks Cappy. I sure wanted to.
Still do.

I would tell him that he hurt your feelings!

 

[CapricornFarm]

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.

I am sorry, seems like neither one cares if they make you feel crummy. Too bad you can't leave for a while and see how they like that. Sounds like daughter has a lot of growing up to do.

 

[staceyj]

I am sorry, seems like neither one cares if they make you feel crummy. Too bad you can't leave for a while and see how they like that. Sounds like daughter has a lot of growing up to do.

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.

 

[CapricornFarm]

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.

Hugs. You are just tender and sweet dear. Your daughter will learn eventually , once she gets a pup... i am going to refer to your hubby as Dumb Husband. He deserves it.

 

[staceyj]

Hugs. You are just tender and sweet dear. Your daughter will learn eventually , once she gets a pup... i am going to refer to your hubby as Dumb Husband. He deserves it.

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.