Members Chat/Not topic specific 11.27-12.4

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 11:54 am

Baby has been in a bad mood today, I miss her.

She dont want to be messed with and wont step up. She just puffs up and pretends you arent there. :cry:

Ack! I bet she can tell when I am in a bad mood too. I'll have to remember that cuz I dont want her to feel lonely like she has made me feel -pout-

We are bestest friends in da world!

Neokireina · Post by **Neokireina** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:00 pm

Try doing something really special for her, like giving her a treat she loves that she can share with you, like my birdies are helping me eat pancakes.. or you could try some birdie bread or pasta. Something you can eat together that she would go nuts for.

Post by **kyria** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:07 pm

I want some of Neo's pancakes .. with real Maple Syrup .. mmmmmm!~! mouths starting to water.

baby_bella · Post by **baby_bella** » Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:01 pm

hi everybody.... im at work today! sucks its sunday trading and only one person has come in the salon today

and im so bored still have another 5 hours to go. and its really hot in here

sorry about the whining! at least i get double pay and a half yay! hehe im sooooo hungry i feel like maccas... yum

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:23 am

Thanks Neo!

I put a banana on a shewer and let her eat it on my tummy. I talked to her like a baby saying 'whats got my girl all worked up you mama's best friend and you make me sad when you ignore me.

She torn a piece of the banana off and walked it up my chest to my mouth. I accepted 'her' treat and we are now friends again.

IT ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN: The boys go to their real Mothers house for a day and then come back. Either she misses them, is confused by it all, or hates when they come back. HA! That is a huge change. My house goes from controlled chaos to starke quiet in the shut of a front door.

I also have another question but didnt want to start another post:

I have noticed that if I 'look in' on Baby and Chief they are playing even sometimes kissing but if I am in the room Baby is mean to him. Is this because she is jealous of him? Why do you think she wants to hide her affection for him from me?

Neokireina · Post by **Neokireina** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:27 am

Maybe you could use this time to spend treat time with baby, she might even start looking forward to it.

It *could* be that she's trying to dominate for your attention.
When your not there she doesnt mind the tiel, when you are there. "Get away tiel mamma's MINE"

I never realised how jealous IRNs can be, They act like they hate you and dont want to be with you, but if another bird has mammas attention boy do they get poopy.

Kiva was very upset that Growls liked mamma. Kiva never got to show mamma how much he liked her cos mamma was covered in Sun Conures. Noisey pesky busy screaming things. Kiva settled in to being a cockatiel, but then mumma took the cockatiels away. So Kiva took it all out on Growls, they are getting along better now. but Kiva still has to chase Growls away from the back of mammas chair or the top of mammas computer.

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:35 am

I had an interesting start to my day. My husband and I are sleeping and I hear Byndi making this very strange noise. So I JUMP out of bed and go running into the living room to see what's going on. Of course I don't have my glasses on so I can't see squat! But then I hear Milo-my tiel-thrashing around inside his cage. So I throw the covers up and tell him it's okay and try to get him out of the cage. He's thrashing all over and I get him out and he takes off and flies across the room. Losing two tail feahters in the process. So I go over and pick him up and am trying to calm him down. He is so spooked his eyes are bugging out his head, his little crown is straight up in the air and he's panting. I'm talking really sweet to him and have him cradled to my chest. Sit down on the couch with every light on in the living room so he can see it's all alright. And then notice I'm covered in BLOOD! He broke a blood feather on his wing during his thrashing. So I get my husband up and luckily we keep a bottle of that stiptic (??) powder on hand and we found where he was bleeding and put the powder on it and all is better. I did my research on tiels before I got him and read some suffer from "night terrors" and you might even have to keep a night light plugged in for them. He's done this two other times in the four years we've had him. Once it took me two hours to get him calmed down. I just held him and talked to him and comforted him. It's so sad cuz it's like a young child being very afraid and they can't tell you what's wrong. It breaks my heart. But happily to report he's fine now and all is well. I'm just glad I'm such a light sleeper and I hear everything that goes on.

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:49 am

Damn those night frights... Chief has had one and I happened to be on the couch right beside him but he still didnt snap right out of it.

He would stop a second and start back, very tramatic to watch. Thank God I was warned of them before experiencing it. For him and I.

Since, I have stopped covering his cage (he always seemed to resent it anyway) and the computer puts out alot of light (he is beside it).

So far, so good.

Bless your babies little heart.

Post by **Datsun and Family** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:55 am

Wow that must be sooooo scary! Do any other birds suffer from it or is it just 'teils? Im so glad you were quick to stop the bleeding Jen.

If anyone has not got stiptic powder (mine is called 'sure clot') I highly recommend they always have some on hand. Also if a feather wont stop bleeding you can pluck it and that will most of the time fix the problem too.

It must be so sad to see your baby go through that :cry:

Glad hes all better now!

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:11 am

Thanks everyone!

Mazziemom · Post by **Mazziemom** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:03 pm

You should NEVER use stypic powder on skin. You burn the skin if you do. Its incredibly painful for the bird, and it can cause permanent damage.

If you have a bleeding feather either pull it out or pack it with corn starch.

I hate to sound mean, but I've seen too many birds with styptic burns.

Athena

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:13 pm

Wow I didn't know that. It's bad to put the powder on the end of the birds feather where it's bleeding?? He didn't act like it hurt. I never knew you couldn't use it on feathers. Or shouldn't use it on feathers. Corn starch huh? Do u just do the same thing? Get it wet and put on? Thanks for the heads up.

Jen

Jade · Post by **Jade** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 8:06 pm

Corn starch....thats what we call cornflour

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:54 am

Thanks Mazzie, I have always heard to the contray.

That is why this board is priceless.

*goes to research this topic*

Are ya'll referring to what you would use to make corn bread? Corn mill? I havent a single thing here at the moment to stop bleeding and everytime I think about that I freak.

Well, other than baby powder, any of you have luck with that? I read that works well.

julie · Post by **julie** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:32 am

mikaela. i live at a place called wagga wagga,rural australia.i wish there was more parents around that cared about there kids as much as you care for your children.i am a security guard that has to deal with teenages in particular running around at night causing havoc.and children doing the wrong thing ,the parents are genarally watching their kids mucking up and dont discipline them. hope all the kids got over the pink eye ok.

Mazziemom · Post by **Mazziemom** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:35 am

Corn starch, like you would use to thicken a sauce

Flour works too, just not as quickly. Just take it dry and pack it into the end of the feather, it works to clot the end. Its messy for sure, but worth the mess to know its ok.

I use quickstop for toenails and nothing else here. The burns from it can be rather awful. I have a bird here who was attacked by a dog at its prior home... they put quickstop on the beak where it was bleeding. Six months after the attack the bird came to me, and six months later I am still slowly reshaping the beak back to normal. Poor guy didnt need that kind of owie on top of the dog bite.

Myself, if a feather is bleeding and broken, I prefer to pull it. Its no fun to do of course, but I am such a worry wart that I cant leave a bird alone even with a packed feather. Pulling it shuts the blood flow off much better.

Athena

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 11:48 am

Julie:

Thank you VERY much for your validation. I dont get that around here.

Your post couldnt have come at a better time. Believe me

-Hug-

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:50 am

Hey Ya'll:

Nothing anyone can do to help me, at the moment. But, as my friends I would like you to know I am having a hard go at it. Those familar with me and my plight can probably figure out some of what is wrong. For the rest of you, it is a long story but nonetheless I ask all of you for your prayers right now.

Please pray for my unrelentless sorrow to be removed and replaced with serentity and courage. Ask him to hold my hand and take me where he thinks I need to be or what I need to do through all of 'this'. He will know what my problems are.

Thanks ya'll... raising a family that doesnt even really belong to you and never being validated tends to build anomousity. Not to mention my 17 yr old that has recently opened his mouth and his brain must have fallen out.

Bad time in Mikaela's world but Im Ok. Nothing anyone can do except pray, please find it in your heart to have a short word with the man upstairs for me.

Dont let this depress anyone. We all go through hard times. I am simply an open person that doesnt feel stupid to reach out for people's prayers.

A family that prays together, stays together. Love ya'll bunches. And dont worry about me. Unless I start seeming very depressed or odd (more so than usual

).

Post by **kyria** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 5:44 am

You're in my prayers darling. And on sunday, I will have our whole congregation pray for you aswell. Kisses sweetie.. Luv ya !

Neokireina · Post by **Neokireina** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 6:23 am

Your in my thoughts as well Mikaela, your such an awesome person cute accent too. Hang in there.

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:22 am

Hey Mikaela,
Just said a prayer for you and asked The Man to help you out of whatever you're going thru! I'm sorry you're having a rough time. And right during the holidays! Hang in there. You're strong and you'll get thru this. If you need anything and if there's anything more I can do, please pm me and let me know. Be strong! It will get better. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger, or so they say.

Hugs,
Jennifer

P.S. It doesn't help that all you have are boys too! They just don't understand. But we're here for you.

Post by **Datsun and Family** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:49 am

You are always in my thoughts (everyone here is) and I will send every happy one your way....expect a wee delay its a long drive! :wink:

Mikaela you know we love you, you are a wonderful woman with a beautiful pure heart. Lots of hugs coming your way!

Please dont stop posting, if we dont get a dose of your sticky beak everyday we wont know what to do with ourselves :wink:

Give Baby a kiss from me and tell her I want her to look after her Mom.

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 3:13 pm

Ya'll are great. absolutely great.

We are all very fortunate to be a part of such a loving, extended family.

Its just the stress of closing on the house and moving, Baby hates me (refer to photo forum) and most importantly, our 15 yr old. I am telling this despite the way you may see our son to educate parents.

We learned our 15 yr old is/was playing 'pass out'. It is an EXTREMELY dangerous game kids play and the age group is usually between 4th and 7th grade... before they can get drugs easliy.

It consists of someone choking you until you pass out and enjoy the feeling that transpires from going down and coming back too. It is euphoric and it makes your entire body tinkle... the kids love it.

Sad fact is, they dont realize it only TAKES 14 SECONDS WITHOUT OXYGEN TO DIE and if you are unfortunate enough to live you will probably be a vegetable.

The scariest part is this is actually addictive. Of course not physically but pshycologically. Thus, making kids try to 'do' themselves.

I walked in our sons room to find him hanging by a belt. Limp, no life in him whatsoever. If not for me missing the baby (Jared) and learning that when a kid is quiet, they are up to no good, his older brother would be dead right now because I wouldnt have had a reason to go into his room.

We dont know what will come into fruition from this. He may be fine in awhile, he may never be the same again. We dont know and Im none too proud to share this but I am doing it to save a child. I wish someone would have told me.

I knew nothing of this game. Now ya'll do. Talk to your kids.

But regardless of family crisis, a contract is a contract and we signed to be out of her by Saturday and despite all that is going on that is what we must do because if we arent out, the people coming from Seattle will have no home when they get here.

Just when I need Baby most she is being a total bitch. She is probably scared because of the packing, the kids, you name it. She will have nothing to do with me. In fact if I persist, she goes as far as to turn her back on me. Bitch :roll:

Post by **kyria** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:35 pm

Good for you, for sharing that info above everything so that others may understand the troubles teenagers can experience. I myself have dealt with a cutter (anger issues), trying to understand the act for yourself is as hard as trying help the child understand and deal with it, its a roller coaster for sure. Big loving arms wrapped around you Mik.

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 5:26 pm

Mikaela,
I'm so sorry to hear that. Is he okay? Did he have to be hospitalized? My family is going thru similar issues at the moment with my neice. Who is also a "cutter." Guess it's the only thing she feels she can control in her life. So.. Two weeks in a mental unit did nothing for her. But give her two weeks to sit back and relax and play head games with the shrink. Which she was very good at. I am praying for you and your son. I know you love him as if he were your son and my heart is breaking for you. Please be strong! If you need anything we're here for you.

Love and hugs,
Jen

Jade · Post by **Jade** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 6:26 pm

SEnd him over here! We'll keep him busy chasing cows, chickens and sheep and he can learn that more can give you a high than asphyxiation.

There is actually a treatment facility called Logan House thats down the road. They deal with kids in trouble who use drugs and do dangerous stuff. Its a big farm where the kids have to be involved in the running of the place and make dinner and lunch and breakfast. They are so busy running around all day they don't have a chance to miss their antisocial behaviour. It teaches the kids that there is more to having fun than hurting themselves. It gives them self value.

My son is a fighter. literally. Lonnie is only 9 and has a heart of gold but can't stand people being picked on so he beats up the bullies. On one hand you might say thats really good, but here in Australia, it gets him in a lot of trouble. The bullies go and complain to their parents and then the school suspends him for fighting and hurting the bully. The other day, he took a hunting knife from Jamie's shed to school. Of course, school went crazy that he went armed in public. When we ask him why, all he says is that there is a 12 year old who is beating the crap out of all the kids and he was scared and wanted to protect himself because the kid was huge and too big for him to fight with his fists.

Sometimes you have to wonder why children these days are more inclined to do this sort of thing when there is so much available to them, yet when we were all growing up, there were no computers and video games yet we didn't resort to this sort of stuff. Its a funny old world we live in eh?

Lots of love and best wishes, truly.

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 1:51 am

My God... it isnt just me... all of us are literally FIGHTING AND PRAYING our children even MAKE it to be adults.

Not only was there not video games and other stimuli but if we had a beef it was toe to toe... one on one in the mud. Now, kids are whimps because we babied them so they lack the courage to stand tall but have the courage to pull a gun or knife. Our generation would have NEVER done that.

It has gotten so bad in Florida (mainly because of road rage) that we have a MANDITORY MINIMUN gun law. Simply put, if you are found guilty of a gun crime the judge CANNOT have leaniancy towards the verdict.
Show a gun = 10 yrs
Fire a gun = 20 yrs even if you fire it into the air
Hit your target in the arse = life
It is referred to here as 10, 20, life and we all know not to go there.

As a retired criminal defense attorney, I am 150% against mandontory minimums because each case has very different circumstances. If my husband is hollering at me, I should be able to get my shot gun and adjust his attitude. Thats how Granny handled Paw-Paw. Not these days though, you take it or leave.

I do, on the otherhand, support 10 20 life because well, guns scare the hell out of me... bout the only thing I have sense enough to be afraid of. I further support it because it is FAR from a hidden law. We post it on huge billboards and run it on TV. No way anyone, unless they live under a rock, could NOT be aware of this law, thereby making a good or a bad decision.

Post by **kyria** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:06 am

Glad the gun issue was nipped in the butt here in Australia. Guns are just such a rare thing. I love it!

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 8:08 am

Yeah, he is still in a coma. But he comes in and out of consciousness so that is a good sign.

He has no idea he is even on this earth. His eyes are blank what little time between slipping in and out of the coma state. He speaks but it makes no sense.

It is taking alot out of us to see him this way so we have called for Grandma Corky to come sit with him so we can get this move over without feeling so god awful guilty about not being there 24/7.

The Dr is using stroke victims as an example for him. Until he stops slipping into the coma state we cant start working with him to realize what damage has actually been done. Because he tried to 'do himself' in a way as to not hang he has a good change of being normal after much therepy. He did it on his brother top bunk so when he passed out he was fallen forward with his legs buckeled under him, rather than actually HANGING so the Dr said chances are he was getting 'some' oxygen through it all.

Society is dog eat dog. Noone cares our child is in a coma in regards to this moving ****. And considering the people are moving from Seattle and would have nowhere to go if we are still here, I cant blame them. But the guilt that haunts you from being here packing and not there in case he wakes can not even be expressed.

I will tell you one thing that can be expressed. His mother hasnt even BOTHERED to go there, her excuse being 'he wouldnt know I was there anyway'. So, she has earned herself a good ol' fashion **** whoppin. I'll go to jail for a few hours, plenty worth it. Represent myself so no expense there and even if I end up in trouble, feeling my fists punch through her sorry face is worth time... community service, whatever... it is worth it.

Ducky · Post by **Ducky** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 8:26 am

your family is in my prayers. and that BI---!! deserves a **** kickin thats crazy she can call herself a mom.

one step at a time.....

Jade · Post by **Jade** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:48 pm

Don't misunderstand, my son isn't a bully or a knife wielding maniac!! He doesn't like seeing other kids being hurt and so he stands up for not only himself, but for them. This is why he cops alot of flak. He doesn't understand why people don't get on.

I'm glad that YOUR son (because lets face it, his biological mum gave birth but hasn't earned the title of Mum) is doing a bit better. Hopefully this will be a massive lesson for him about these dangerous games.

Sometimes you wonder if maybe letting them have a joint would be a whole lot easier don't you? No one has died from pot.

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 6:50 pm

Mikaela,
My thoughts and prayers are still with you and your family during this trying time. I can't even begin to imagine what you must be going through. But just know you're loved by all on this board and we're in your corner. And I'd gladly help u kick her pathetic butt. She's not their mother, she's their birth canal. She's a pathetic excuse for a human being. So don't let her upset you more than you already are. Take care and if you need anything let me know.

Love and prayers,
Jen

Post by **kyria** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:51 pm

Mik, be strong in the Lord, trust he is with you, he knows you and that you are a wonderful person and know that this womans Judgement is coming anyway.

Don't waste another moment on being angry with her, I know its hard, but don't let her destroy what you have. She has her judgement coming I assure you of that. Concentrate on you and yours.

Luv ya !

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:05 am

Hey Ya'll

Jade, I know your baby is a good boy, you didnt have to clear anthing up. He looks like a regular good ol' country boy... my favorite kind! You were a baby, like me, when you had him... no? I was 15 when I had my first child. I got my other 3 when I was 29.

I dont know what I would do without this board right now. Ya'll see things for what they are instead of just saying 'It'll be Ok'. I dont cry, not because I believe it makes one appear weak, it is simply an emotion I never allowed myself to feel because when I begin to cry... I CRY... sob. I imagine it is because of all the tears I never allowed myself to shed. Nonetheless, I have offically lost it and the Dr put me on meds. They are suppose to sedate me and knock me out. 2 mils of Xanax every 4 hours... I dont feel anything. Everyone is like 'man you should be on your **** with not a care in the world.' Not the case so they want to up my dosage. I worry about addiction, xanax can be hell to get off of, according to my research. If you just drop off of it, you'll have seizures. Pretty scary.

Anyway, what I needed to get out this morning is:

We are out of here tomorrow. All of our stuff is all packed (on laptop now) and we are waiting on the movers. Well, despite the fact I am well aware of all of this, I wake up this morning and shoot down the hall for my meds and coffee. When I get to the living room nothing looks like home, kitchen has no pics on the fridge, nothing on the walls, not even a familar cup to drink from. LOST IT! Had another breakdown. My husband happened to have got up to check on me (rare, hard sleeper) and found me sitting on the kitchen counter... crying over a friggin coffee cup. He says "Just drink your coffee baby and stay in here. I will make you feel better".

So, I got my coffee and walked outside to tell the day to KISS MY ****. It was dark and still out and that is when I realized true lonliness so I came back in to tell my man I was better and have realized that it could be alot worse.

Let me tell you what that man had done. He set the entire bedroom back up, bed, pictures where they were, my kittys in a basket in here, pushed my cages back here and even made the bed with dirty sheets that have 'our' smell instead of clean ones. This was rediculous, the movers will be here soon but I will tell you one thing... this is better meds than the stuff Im taking. He gave me my safe place back.

As for Jeffrey, he is now talking and making more sense. But his words only added to my pain. He said 'Mikaela always tells us not to put stuff in our bodies because it is our temple and should be cherished as God cherishes us." So, this seemed completely Ok to him... he wasnt using drugs and 'everyone is doing it'. I have contacted the school and they have granted me 10 minutes of the next assmebly to address this issue. It is on the 19th of this month. Then grandma Corky gets here and from outide the room I hear her say 'When you were with Jennifer Jeffrey never did anything like this' My husband said 'Well Ma, when I was with her Jeffrey was 9'. -ANGER- How dare anyone even so much as insinuate that his mother could have somehow prevented this when she cant even keep herself clean and sober. I will always be second fiddle to her but you get what you deserve and I have her husband and children so obviously God and the State of Florida think I deserve them more than she and I rest in that.

Thanks for listening ya'll. I will be back to my old self soon. I just need to get over there and set up in the other house and get all of the kids back on track. I just keep telling myself, 'Years from now, we will be telling this story and laughing about how all these kids drive me loo loo. I hope thats the case... all of us laughing together many years from now.

Besides... its my Birthday and I'll cry if I want to! :lol:

Love ya'll!

Ducky · Post by **Ducky** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:12 am

Happy Birthday!!

jen5239 · Post by **jen5239** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:00 pm

Bless your heart Mikaela!
I'm praying for you and your family every day. Glad to hear your son is doing better. Sorry to hear your mom in law is a ding! Can't imagine that she would even think to say anything like that. Guess people think before they speak and I know I'm guilty of it too.

Anyway, Happy Birthday.

Love and prayers,
Jen

Post by **kyria** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:27 pm

Happy Birthday Mik, bless ya

*Kisses*

Neokireina · Post by **Neokireina** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:53 pm

Happy Birthday Mikaela.

We all love ya, sounds like you got a great man too. You cant keep an eye on kids 24/7 just teach them the best you can. Sounds like you did a damn site better than his mamma he's blessed to have you.

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 2:45 am

Hey Yall:

I am checking in as often as i can so yall know I havent lost it. Jeffrey can come home today. He is remorseful, ashamed, scared, confused, embarrassed, list goes on. He isnt the 'cocky' punk he went in as (average 15 yr old). So, was this a bad thing? Seemed bad, horrid even but before he acted as though he would live forever, nothing could touch him. Now, he seems knocked back down to size. There wasnt really anything in the hospital they could do but evaluate his brain for activity. Then, once awake and not slipping back into the coma all they could do was make SURE this was a case of what the kids call 'the sky monkey' and not him trying to harm himself.

All of your Pm's mean the world to me... it gives me a reason to hop on. Makes me feel better to know yall are out there caring me ME... Mikaela :!:

It is my job to worry about everyone else so as long as ya'll can worry with me for a bit longer, all will be well.

Not freaking but NONE TOO HAPPY... the movers didnt show up yesterday. They SWEAR this morning at 7 am. It is 4:20 am and Im waiting haha. So, good thing my man hooked our room back up, huh. So yesterday we put everything we could in our Hummer (alot will go in there just not tall stuff like furniture) and into the Cherokee. So now, the movers must only take beds, TV, fish tanks, PC table... BIG stuff. Because the new owners will show any time, we have most of it in the garage as not to hold them up when they get here.

I mean imagine putting you and your spouse with three small children in a damn U-Haul and driving from Seattle to Florida and when you get there, the house you bought is still being lived it. Grrrr. Right? They arrived lastnight and my husband told them we were out but with only our largest stuff left.

No problem they said, we have a room at the Quality Inn. ACK! My husband was not going to let those people stay in that part of town. They had NO CLUE where they were. He told them to get out of there NOW and head toward Clearwater Beach. There would be two rooms waiting with connecting doors. The lady called back and was so grateful.

He paid for them a room and the Shepards Resort thru Monday. That will give them all weekend to move with no rush. Besides, we arent contracted to me OUT until noon today (sat). I loved Jeff for wanting to do this for them but didnt feel we owed it, we'll be out by noon. He has a soft heart for youngens though and said "Let the kids play at the beach with the resort Nanny's while their mom and dad move, no biggie. It cost us a grand but not like the money wasnt theres anyway hehe. It simply 'became' mine. Ahhhh, I love contracts! Everything about them!

Besides, we need to get along with these people. Our new house was built in our same subdivision so these people will be our neighbors. Made the move easy though.

I know ya'll think... ok, why would one move two streets down in the same 'hood. Allow me to explain. We love the neighborhood. Colin Powell lives here so it is LOCKED DOWN... noone gets in without your passcode and phone approval from the gate keeper. They must know our code when they enter the gate. If they know the code the cate man calls out house and asks if we are expecting whomever.

Great way to avoid company. I say 'please tell them you got no answer'. Boom, never anyone on your doorstep and considering the deranged ex-wife, this is priceless. 1.2 mill priceless but its worth it to live there and not have her backing up into our yard on there EX anniversary blarring 'Girl, you're every woman in the world to me' (there wedding song). Goes to show how trendy she is ha! Sorry :cry:

Try hard not to crack on her but she needs a time machine something fierce. That girl still thinks it is 1995... stoned washed jeans and all. Her hair is bigger than the Nanny named Fran... I swear its the truth.

It is 4 am and I just realized I am so tired and worn out I am rambling. Talking out of my subconscience again. Sorry for the book. Love all of you do much.

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 2:45 am

Hey Yall:

I am checking in as often as i can so yall know I havent lost it. Jeffrey can come home today. He is remorseful, ashamed, scared, confused, embarrassed, list goes on. He isnt the 'cocky' punk he went in as (average 15 yr old). So, was this a bad thing? Seemed bad, horrid even but before he acted as though he would live forever, nothing could touch him. Now, he seems knocked back down to size. There wasnt really anything in the hospital they could do but evaluate his brain for activity. Then, once awake and not slipping back into the coma all they could do was make SURE this was a case of what the kids call 'the sky monkey' and not him trying to harm himself.

All of your Pm's mean the world to me... it gives me a reason to hop on. Makes me feel better to know yall are out there caring me ME... Mikaela :!:

It is my job to worry about everyone else so as long as ya'll can worry with me for a bit longer, all will be well.

Not freaking but NONE TOO HAPPY... the movers didnt show up yesterday. They SWEAR this morning at 7 am. It is 4:20 am and Im waiting haha. So, good thing my man hooked our room back up, huh. So yesterday we put everything we could in our Hummer (alot will go in there just not tall stuff like furniture) and into the Cherokee. So now, the movers must only take beds, TV, fish tanks, PC table... BIG stuff. Because the new owners will show any time, we have most of it in the garage as not to hold them up when they get here.

I mean imagine putting you and your spouse with three small children in a damn U-Haul and driving from Seattle to Florida and when you get there, the house you bought is still being lived it. Grrrr. Right? They arrived lastnight and my husband told them we were out but with only our largest stuff left.

No problem they said, we have a room at the Quality Inn. ACK! My husband was not going to let those people stay in that part of town. They had NO CLUE where they were. He told them to get out of there NOW and head toward Clearwater Beach. There would be two rooms waiting with connecting doors. The lady called back and was so grateful.

He paid for them a room and the Shepards Resort thru Monday. That will give them all weekend to move with no rush. Besides, we arent contracted to me OUT until noon today (sat). I loved Jeff for wanting to do this for them but didnt feel we owed it, we'll be out by noon. He has a soft heart for youngens though and said "Let the kids play at the beach with the resort Nanny's while their mom and dad move, no biggie. It cost us a grand but not like the money wasnt theres anyway hehe. It simply 'became' mine. Ahhhh, I love contracts! Everything about them!

Besides, we need to get along with these people. Our new house was built in our same subdivision so these people will be our neighbors. Made the move easy though.

I know ya'll think... ok, why would one move two streets down in the same 'hood. Allow me to explain. We love the neighborhood. Colin Powell lives here so it is LOCKED DOWN... noone gets in without your passcode and phone approval from the gate keeper. They must know our code when they enter the gate. If they know the code the cate man calls out house and asks if we are expecting whomever.

Great way to avoid company. I say 'please tell them you got no answer'. Boom, never anyone on your doorstep and considering the deranged ex-wife, this is priceless. 1.2 mill priceless but its worth it to live there and not have her backing up into our yard on there EX anniversary blarring 'Girl, you're every woman in the world to me' (there wedding song). Goes to show how trendy she is ha! Sorry :cry:

Try hard not to crack on her but she needs a time machine something fierce. That girl still thinks it is 1995... stoned washed jeans and all. Her hair is bigger than the Nanny named Fran... I swear its the truth.

It is 4 am and I just realized I am so tired and worn out I am rambling. Talking out of my subconscience again. Sorry for the book. Love all of you do much. Kyria, that cake was delicious! Thank you, it tasted like wedding cake. I saved you a piece... should be in your inbox. :wink:

Post by **Datsun and Family** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 4:12 am

So glad your boy is home Mikaela! I have had the whole family sending their good thoughts your way. James was really upset when he heard, thought you needed a medal for your hard work and HUGE heart. No one deserves a scare like that, least of all you.

Hugs from me and kisses from Datsun comin all the way from NZ to you.
Hope everything settles down soon.

Mikaela · Post by **Mikaela** » Sat Dec 03, 2005 4:49 am

Remember I told yall about my college room mate that hanged herself over break? Second time I have found someone in that state.

Jeffrey wasnt trying to kill himself but nonetheless. You just react. You dont even really think it is like auto-pilot. I remember (morbid) pushing her legs back onto the chair so she wasnt still hanging (she was stiff by then).

Jeffrey was on his knees so he was able to get air when I pushed him back against the bed, thank god because he is a big boy. A little heavy hehe. And Im a runt. So, I kept him pushed to the bed until I released him.

Jared was here. Jordan (the middle baby) wasnt. I hope Jared doesnt remember (5) or even realize anything. He doesnt seem to. He would just ask 'Wheres Jeffrey' like he always does. I just smile and tap him on the nose and say 'somewhere you arent' and go about my business. He giggles away to his own business so I dont think he is onto anything.

julie · Post by **julie** » Sun Dec 04, 2005 4:58 pm

i think you must be the strongest person if you didnt loose it straight away i got upset just reading about it .i really feel for you at this time.dont worry too much about your mother in law(HER MOTHER OR YOUR HUSBANDS) I have 2 mother in laws and for some reason they both think he can do better,never mind the fact i paid the 20.000 deposit for the house and he cant save a cent,when we went to visit his mother with the new baby tiffany she told him that she had organised for him to meet one of the manly sea eagles cheerleaders cause she thought they would get alone well.never mind i was standing there holding his kid.i have heard about kids sniffing aerosol cans as well this can be extremely dangerous.i hope the move went well.i dont understand why your young fellas mother was not there either when tiffany had a temperature of 39 when she was a baby i stayed with her at hospital all night so i knew she was ok.i would woop her **** too.