BS: When our kids do what we did

Subject: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 08:06 PM

So, my daughter who lives here, Rue, has been engaged to her partner since last December when he gave her a ring. She'd told me they were probably going to go to the town clerk sometime in July, that parents would be invited, etc. Didn't hear anything and don't like to pry or push. I didn't care if they did or not, just wanted them to be happy.

Night before last, she called and asked if I'd read my email. I said no. She insisted I go read it with her on the phone, which is REALLY strange for her! There was a "to family and friends" email: a brief message from her that they'd been married on her lunch hour!

They didn't know they were going to do it that day when they woke up. She went to work, started talking to the HR person about getting him on her insurance. The gal asked if she wanted it to start on Oct or Nov first, THEN told her they had to be married to do so. So, Rue called Gary, they met downtown and did the deed. I was not home, she did try to call me, I saw it on my caller ID. Anyway, they are going to have a party and all family and friends will have a chance to get back at them for doing it without us!

The killer is, I cannot really get after her for it as it is almost exactly what my Rog and I did! we lived together and a year later, I got my income tax refund, we got my wedding ring out of layaway, and we bought a new car, got blood tests and license, then got married by a judge in his traffic court courtroom, with the chalkboard and a diagram in the background, the next day. No time for my sisters in town to get time off nor time for my mom and other sister to get up from Colorado and all of Roger's kin were back East.

She also told me Gary has already spoken to his lawyer about adopting Morgan, my grandson, which is exactly what my Rog did with all three of my kids!

So, like mother, like daughter and mum's the word!**BG**

Here's to Rue, Gary and Morgan, married on 30 September 2008!

luvyamom

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: Donuel
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 08:26 PM

Congrats good luck and good love

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 08:53 PM

I'll second that

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: John O'L
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 09:38 PM

When I did it it was an exciting time of experimentation and social innovation.
Now my kids are doing it, it's irresponsible, dangerous and I guess I've just wasted my breath trying to advise or educate them about anything at all!

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 11:34 PM

LMAO............repeatedly!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: Little Hawk
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 12:10 AM

Well...I dodged this entire scenario by very determinedly not having any kids. I can't say I regret it either, although I'm sure that having kids can be among life's most wonderful experiences, and it surely is, for many.

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 12:16 AM

JohnO'L, exactly!! LMAO and with Spaw, too!!

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 08:37 AM

Seems to be the fashion at the moment... friend of mine had a housewarming party for the house he and his partner had bought some months ago and were doing up. When all the friends were there, they told them they'd got married that morning and here was the pastor for the blessing!

Good luck and congratulations to them all!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: maeve
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 08:41 AM

May the newlywed family have much laughter and joy.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: john f weldon
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 08:44 AM

Well, Best of Luck.

My wife and I aren't really married at all. She stopped by 40 years ago and never left.

Our daughter has recently told me that she is planning a big wedding, to be paid for by the father of the bride. Costing about as much as rebuilding the front porch, two chimneys and a new roof! Gulp. I'm still in denial.

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 09:11 AM

Love and blessings to your daughter and her new husband and to YOU, my dear! It may be a good sign that she sees what you did and finds it to be a shining example!

Me, I practiced till I got it right. I hope my kids learn from me, in a good way!

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: Sorcha
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 09:48 AM

Well, I guess it's not as bad as walking across a railroad trestle!

Could be a close second tho......LOL

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: Donuel
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 01:29 PM

Kids, if you can do without having kids your life will be blessed in ways that is wonderful (but shouldn't talk about)

John W
Loans are scarce, Corporate Sponsorships are drying up, have you tried running a prostitution ring for spending money?
How about being a Great Dpression consultant?
How about a book? The sex lives of George W Bush and Jonn McCain.

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: Megan L
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 01:35 PM

Awra best bairns and try no tae follow aw that wumins bad examples :)

Frae
Dauvitt and his Meg

*who is now heading for under the table and relative safety

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: wysiwyg
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 02:34 PM

Here's to 'em!

Parents: This is what you get for feeding them. You could have avoided all this, but no, you fed them....

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: gnu
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 02:52 PM

Awwww.... congrats! Ain't love grand?

Subject: RE: BS: When our kids do what we did
From: fat B****rd
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 03:05 PM

Good for them. Congratulations and much happiness from Charlie.