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and she's off

Tomorrow the Girlchild is off to Manhattan for her month as an intern. It is past eleven at night, and she has yet to put one thing in her suitcase.

I refuse to panic. I refuse to get drawn into a discussion, much less an argument.

I am going to bed. When I get up at seven, I will reassess my position on panic, and arguments. Then we will get in the car and drive two hours to the Seattle airport.

I hope to post something about writing as soon as I've regained my normal calm and serene nature.

cough.

Posted by on July 6, 2006 11:26 PM |

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1. Keziah Hill spoke up on July 7, 2006 1:17 AM and said:

Good luck.

2. Bruce MCcorrister spoke up on July 7, 2006 3:17 AM and said:

Heehee,I don't envy you in the mornin,or her for that matter.Is'nt the Smithoseumsomthinorother in New York? Safe journeys for both of yas.

3. Kelly spoke up on July 7, 2006 7:15 AM and said:

Don't worry! She will have a great time and probably learn a lot. :)

4. Robyn spoke up on July 7, 2006 10:35 AM and said:

So, I see this is a personal growth experience for the both of you! :)

You have hit on my new motto, I choose my battles.


5. Jacqui spoke up on July 7, 2006 5:48 PM and said:

I've got a 2 and a half week old baby and right now I think I'd rather swap you and have a recalcitrant teenager. Hope all goes well in the morning and for the next month. I think she'll have a ball.

6. Rosina Lippi spoke up on July 7, 2006 5:55 PM and said:

thanks everyone for the good wishes. She's still in the air as I write this, so it will be a little while before I can collapse in relief.

Jacqui -- ouch. That first month can really take it out of you. I'm sending you lots of positive thoughts. the first smile is just around the corner, remember that.

7. Jacqui spoke up on July 8, 2006 4:31 AM and said:

Thanks for the positive thoughts ... think I'll need them for awhile. Hope you'll keep us up to date with how the Girlchild is going in Manhattan.

8. Jennifer spoke up on July 8, 2006 6:20 AM and said:

Aww.. It must be so hard to let go and let them have a little of their independence. I have 5 children under the age of 8 and just the thought of what you are going threw makes me hyperventilate. :)

I hope she has a great time and that you don't miss her to much!

Jacqui, I am with Rosina.. the first smile make it all worth it. I know those sleepless night oh to well. I find that when they hit the 3 month mark then life calms a little and gets a tad bit easier! Congrats of the new bundle~.

9. Bruce MCcorrister spoke up on July 10, 2006 5:14 AM and said:

Congrats Jacqui,Jennifers right bout the 3 mnth mark.My son was slow to eat and hard to burp(I had the 1am and 4am, every 3?).He still eats slow,but drives his ma crazy with his belching.(probably should'nt of told my children that belching is considered a show of appreciation in some cultures.) :D