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« Reply #25 on: March 21, 2012, 08:29:53 PM »

ive lived in some crap holes myself, but i could not possibly put my son in that place... seriously would rather be living in my car than to have him live there! it was THAT bad...
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« Reply #26 on: March 22, 2012, 08:11:47 PM »

if i knew i could handle the stairs, id so be there TODAY!
CRAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
I really cant believe how nuts my step mother is!

shes accusing me of stealing her 'sexy panties'
1. WHYYYYYYYYYYYYY would i want them??? ew!
2. WHO THE HELL STEALS PANTIES? ok let me rephrase that, who steals their step moms panties/? thats sick.

I cant take much more of this.
Maybe I should cash in on this, call up Jerry Springer, he would have a freakin orgasm over this family.
ive never met anyone more insane.
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« Reply #27 on: March 24, 2012, 07:37:26 PM »

Keep looking, GLM!  Don't stop & be deligent.  Something will come your way.

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« Reply #28 on: March 31, 2012, 03:06:53 PM »

 :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo;
WE FOUND A PLACE!!!!!!!!

It is an adorable home, 2 bed room, 1 bath, living, kitchen, and dining room... its a house, which is great location, right next to the elementary school. And, its only 400 a month, because its also right next to a railroad, but that railroad is rarely used!!

we move in friday, but now im wondering though, if i shouldnt just keep jareth here until may, since school gets out on may 18th....?? tough choice there
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« Reply #29 on: March 31, 2012, 03:25:27 PM »

Oh, I am so glad you found a place!!!  It sounds perfect for you both.  I don't know what to tell you about WHEN to move, but I'm just glad you found somewhere.  Here's hoping that life is looking up for the two of you.  You deserve a break. :cuddle;
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« Reply #30 on: March 31, 2012, 03:51:58 PM »

im very nervous, but i think i found myself a wonderful man.
When we got the place, the second thing out of his mouth was, We have to take jareth shopping to pick out stuff for his room, and get us fishing poles, because Im taking him fishin!! :)
Isnt that so sweet?????
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« Reply #31 on: March 31, 2012, 07:17:45 PM »

What is the school schedule, is it 12 weeks off for summer? Jareth might make some friends if he's at the new school for a month, before summer starts.
I hope all works out for you!  :cheer:
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« Reply #32 on: April 01, 2012, 04:57:26 AM »

Yay! for your new home.  I would take your little one and get him settled into the new school before the summer.  He'll make new friends in time for the hols and won't spend the entire summer thinking about having to start a new school.  Wishing you lots of happiness (and if you're happy pm-ing me your new address, please do so ...) SO happy for you!!

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« Reply #33 on: April 01, 2012, 05:22:46 AM »

 $400 a month!! Where I live you couldn't ANYTHING for under $750. Then you would wonder what's wrong with the place to be so cheap.  IT sounds like you got a great deal on a nice home. Whatever you decide to do I wish you well. God Bless, Bill
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« Reply #34 on: April 01, 2012, 06:27:14 AM »

Well, its so cheap probably due to the outward appearance of the place... Its an old home, and the siding is that old ugly green stuff, looks like roofing! But they said they planned on replacing it this summer sometime... Also, because it is right next to a rail road, but its an old rail, hardly used. But the inside is darling, it is really small but not tooo small, and its just perfect!
im so excited, and i asked Jareth what he thought, he said hes ready now, but he also doesnt want to miss his end of year party and family fun night....
its such a tough decision! I agree about making friends, though...
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« Reply #35 on: April 01, 2012, 08:21:46 AM »

I'm so glad for you, Goth!  Keeping in mind WHY you're moving, I think you're best off moving right away.  There'll be time for your son to make new friends before the school year ends and that's definitely a plus.  No doubt there'll be an end of year party at his new school too.  All the best to you, as always.
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« Reply #36 on: April 01, 2012, 02:36:59 PM »

I had a home across the street from a pretty busy railroad- and we got used to it to the point when we were home, we didn't notice it from inside. Now the odd horn at 3am did wake me up- but I liked watching the trains go by.
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« Reply #37 on: April 01, 2012, 09:51:19 PM »

I hope it becomes a really happy home for you.
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« Reply #38 on: April 02, 2012, 07:00:11 AM »

im sure it will, of course, im sure anything will be better than current living situation...
but im sure it will be "perfect" I put this in quotes because nothing is perfect,and im suuuure there will be moments ill wanna pull my hair out or something but for the most part, i think it will be great.
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« Reply #39 on: April 02, 2012, 08:30:54 AM »

Is there any reason why it couldn't be arranged for him to attend the end of year party if he does move schools now?  And you'll be able to have your own family fun nights in your new home (would grandpa be able to come too sometimes?)

You're a brilliant mum ... whatever decision you make will be the best one for J.
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« Reply #40 on: April 02, 2012, 11:01:54 AM »

Here is my plan:
I went to the school today, to see if they had any insight... ha...
well, from talking to the princpal ive decided that he will move before the end of year, but not right away, we will ween him kind of.
This weekend I will go start the moving process, keeping jareth with gpa, get his and my rooms set up, and he will go to his orginal school during this time, the next weekend him and i both will go stay the night at the new place, and that monday go check out the new school, but the rest of that week he will go to the orginal school, and they want to throw him a going away bash, since his princapal said "He will be greatly missed, hes such a great kid" *grins from ear to ear*
So, by the end of 3 weeks, we will be completely moved and this is also good because his new school goes longer than this school by about 2 weeks!
This has been the hardest decision ive ever had to make, by far!!!
My poor dad doesnt want us to leave though. :(

I think everything is going to be alright! :)
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« Reply #41 on: April 02, 2012, 12:17:20 PM »

Good idea about the school.  Get him used to the idea of moving gradually.  At least he will get the chance to make some new friends before the end of the year.  You will still be close enough to your Dad to visit.
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« Reply #42 on: April 02, 2012, 01:57:51 PM »

its about an hr, hr and a half, depending on which way you take...
and ill be doing my dialysis about... half way between, so i figure on my saturdays, he could ride with me and spend the day with gpa occationally.
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« Reply #43 on: April 02, 2012, 04:30:26 PM »

This is great GLM!  Things will be fine once you get settled in with your little man.  You are such a good mother to him.  I think you are doing right by taking it slow. 
I feel sad for your father because of what he is left with, but I bet he is happy for you!

Good Job, GLM!

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« Reply #44 on: April 02, 2012, 05:39:10 PM »

Hes afraid that i wont have the help he gives me, and also afraid that i will stop treatment again...
When i lived alone before, i was going to a davita, and gave up on life for a moment... it was mostly because ofthe clinic i was going to, i felt that death would  be far better than to suffer, it was dumb, but at the time it made sense to me lol I wont let myself get that down again.
jareth is a great kid, im very blessed, hes ready to move he said.
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« Reply #45 on: April 04, 2012, 09:50:40 PM »

The master plan, revised:

So, we will be starting the moving this friday!!! Literally moving our crap from storage into the house. But I wont be physically moving in yet.
This monday, My sons school is out for spring break, and Im hoping to take him to the new school to check it out.
I spoke to his principal to find out what would be best for him, and she does think he would benefit from starting the new school before summer, so we may do this, but I havent made my final decision as to when this will be. Our school system is getting out a few weeks early anyway, which I know he would benefit from the extra weeks....
So friday begins the crappy part about moving haha but it will be well worth it.
Ive already set up with my new clinic, i just need to tell them a date... i keep putting that off because I will miss my techs at the current clinic. Thats been really hard.
I fear change but im excited to  be starting my new life with the man i love. My son and he are both very excited too. My son asked me this morning if we could move today LOL

I might not have the net right away of course, but ill attempt a check in from my phone? not sure if it will work, my service isnt that great.
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« Reply #46 on: April 06, 2012, 06:50:39 PM »

This may be the Best thing for you GLM and Jareth!  So happy for you and hope J really takes to his new school and viseversa!  Sometimes its hard going to new schools, but he will adjust!  He sounds like a little Trooper!

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« Reply #47 on: April 15, 2012, 11:27:26 AM »

A little update!
We have made a final decision to go ahead and wait out the school year here, because they are set up completely different there! So technically we wont be officially moved until the last day of school. Which is also kind of handy, because I can take my time unpacking!!
I went ahead and switched clinics, and i have to say I love this new place! And so far Im loving the techs, nurses, and doctors!!!
I hate packings, and moving, but this is going to be great!
I cant wait this last month is going by way to slow!!!
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« Reply #48 on: April 15, 2012, 01:01:44 PM »

You say that now but I expect you to come back to this thread in a month and grumble about how you just haven't had the time to unpack everything and still need this, that and the other ...

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