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[serene]

It really sank in yesterday that I'm doing too much, especially now that I have a new job and a new kid. So help me, will you? Love me anyway when I say "Nope, can't do that fun thing with you that I really want to do." This next 18 months or so will be about going to work, keeping a clean and happy home, and spending time with my loved ones. If you want to see me, please do come by for dinner some night. We eat at 7, and we're happy to share what we're having with you. Otherwise, here I'll be on LJ when time permits, and we'll see how things go in 2010, when the munchkin turns 18, shall we?

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[loveyerlife.livejournal.com]

I haven't known you long, but already I can see that you are an awesome person!

I think setting boundaries for your time is healthy, especially when raising a teenager (Been there done that, and *whew* he's grown and on his own now). Just simply being available, emotionally and physically, for a child is a huge responsibility.

I tend to get stressed when the housework and cooking get behind or out of control, so I really have limited my activities so that our apartment is a haven for us after working our jobs.

*sending you good thoughts in your new adventures*

Hopefully between now and 2010, we can share a potluck supper. :)

[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your kind support! And since we're neighbors, consider yourself invited to drop by for dinner any time you like. Usually vegetarian, but not always. Usually simple fare. Always room for one more at the table.

[loveyerlife.livejournal.com]

Awww thanks! We're vegan and somewhat vegetarian (my husband's the vegan and I eat fish and dairy, but no meat).
I'll drop you a line when the work schedule permits, and would love to contribute a dish to supper as well. :)

Rock on, sister!

[redbird]

That all makes excellent sense, speaking from the other side of the continent, so not seeing you in person anyhow, but with a similar "I don't have time to see as many people as I'd like."

[darklily1.livejournal.com]

What redbird said. :P

I completely understand the priority thing. It's not that I don't want to see friends, internet or IRL...just that there are only 24 hours in the day and only one of me. Take care of yourself and family.

[pyrzqxgl.livejournal.com]

There are never, never, never, never, never enough hours in a day! I hope you find a balance that works well for you and that you're happy with.

[clever-doberman.livejournal.com]

I love you just because you breathe, and smile, and move through your days with integrity and delight (and sometimes hum-drum ordinariness). that's my only condition for loving you, just keep on doing what you do.

[redandfiery.livejournal.com]

I love you anyway!