Can the Adults Please Smoke? Part 25: Accept no substitutes.- Page 153

[D2]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 9:53am

This time it's for you, SOMMS darling. Even though you'd probably enjoy it far more than intended.

[shira467]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 9:53am

I need a hug! Thank you, SOMMS.

My current theory is: He needs to belittle me to enforce the rather substantiated places of us in our family: He, the pretty much awesome, organized and good person with a job, a girlfriend, pretty much picture perfect, and I, the little family f**k-up. Perhaps as I am growing up and not f**king up as much, he feels threatened? I don't know.

[D2]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 9:55am

He's jealous.

And big hugs to you, Shira.

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 9:57am

Or, maybe he recognizes how well you've done and just wants to make sure you achieve your goal, but just didn't say it the right way. Men are idiots, most of the time.

[shira467]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 10:02am

Maybe. He's never been known to think before he speaks. Sort of like me.

Thanks for letting me bitch, guys. I love you both!

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 10:12am

You have, and are, doing an amazing job of taking charge of your life, Shira. In all aspects. I'm very, very proud of you.

Sadly, when it comes to food and weight, for almost all of us, there isn't a day when "Drop the cookie" isn't an apprpriate command.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 10:17am

Brothers also say stupid things!

Right now, I am a fatty!

Happy Humping Day!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 10:28am

I love you, Shira. And I miss you *this* much!

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 10:31am

*** Bring Him To Me ***

There will be consequences for not showing our Shira the proper support for her efforts. Dude does not understand that this is a lifestyle change for ... life. In some ways, it is better to lose the weight slowly, and you look great.

Bring him to me...hopefully he is also allergic to cats, and I can make his life a living hell.

[shameless]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:10am

Shira, not only is he a guy, but he's also a big brother, which makes him extraordinarily capable of making you feel like crap, intentionally or not.

You know how well you're doing and how far you've come. Focus on that.



And where's the coffee?

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:12am

Breakfast service ended at 11.

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:13am

And lunch begins at noon. Good luck making it through the next 45 minutes.

[Q]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:25am

Shira, here's my proposal:

I'll send my sister to stay with him. While they eat each other alive, we'll skip off and have low-fat cupcakes, followed by shoe-shopping and the show of your choice.

[D2]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:27am

Can I join you?

COFFEE BREAK!

[Q]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:29am

Of course, darling D2 - that way I'll have someone to split the bill with

[D2]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:34am

That's going to be some bill. When it comes to shoes, I'm a male Shira.

[Q]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:35am

That's ok - when it comes to cupcakes, I've got everyone beat.

And yes, I've met Moony

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:41am

Food? Someone mentioned food?

[Q]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:45am

Moony - I only brought it up to bring you out - so I could give you a big hug and kiss

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:48am

Sweetheart, a hug and kiss from you beats a cupcake any day! MWAH!

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 11:48am

I am hungry also! Pumpkin cupcake would be nice today!

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 1:04pm

Tales from the school:

Today is an "all-school field trip" day. Each class is off to various museums, historical sites, etc. The admin team (including yours truly) stayed behind so we could meet with the principal and plan some upcoming events. The principal called in to say that she thinks her dog ate her glasses. No, I didn't make that up. She's going to the eye doctor to get new glasses, then taking the dog to the vet. I have no idea how something like this would have happened, but it's the most unique twist to the "my dog ate my homework" excuse I've ever heard.

Oh, and the meeting has been cancelled. I could have gone to Mt. Vernon after all.

[D2]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 1:11pm

Or a day trip to NYC, Moony! You know, checking out co-ops. For the kid.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 1:14pm

Mt. Vernon is such a peaceful place. I could use a field trip today, I am reviewing the most boring documents!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 10/1/08 at 1:39pm

I want to go on a fieldtrip! Campus is eating me from the outside in. Ouch.