Erika

 I am quite proud of myself, we had an impromptu little gathering here Wednesday night. My adopt-a-kid Bill (19) wanted to invite a couple of his friends over for the evening and dinner. I made a bunch of munchies and his favorites, beer battered chicken and home made mac-n-cheese.

I didn’t eat any of it!

Actually I was too busy playing therapist to the two girls he brought over to eat. I thought he just wanted me to meet them, turns out they both are having some real issues and needed a trusted adult to talk to. He told me later that he had hoped that they would open up to me, and boy did they ever.

Within an hour of being here they were both in tears pouring their hearts out to me. Once again I am amazed at how willing these kids were to tell me everything that was on their minds, because the parents either don’t care enough to ask or just don’t have any clue how to talk to them.

They asked if they can come back later this weekend, of course I said yes.

The one girl, who has been on her own since around 15 years old, just broke my heart when she suddenly excused herself, walked outside, and burst into tears. I asked her what was wrong and she said that my kids are so happy, our house is so warm, and she always wished she had a mother like me. 

It was so sweet and heartfelt that it almost made me cry too, but at the same time it just enraged me! What is wrong with some people? It’s really quite simple….. you have a child, and you love and protect and care for them.

Anyway, I’m on day 8 of low carb. I started to weigh myself this morning and then I realized that TOM is due in a matter of minutes. So rather than end up feeling defeated by the water retenton that I know is there, I decided to hold off until next week. 

My dishwasher is finally here! It’s so shiny and pretty and full of clean dishes. It’s the little things that make me happy.

Be well Buddies!