A new month begins and I was informed rather pointedly that I needed to update my blog. I have a new reader who thinks I should be updating this more. As it so happens, its been a very busy month. To start with, I signed a short term contract that gave me the Dj franchise. We have to detail the equipment and a few other things that just haven’t happened yet and so the contract gave me custody of the franchise but allows us time to finalize the main contract. I’m paying the franchise fees, I’ve been added to the owners list, all is good. But man am I busy. Working graveyard at USBank and running the Dj franchise and getting that started has made life interesting.

A was just in his HS production of the musical HONK. Based on the story of the Ugly Duckling. It was very good. A had an average of four to six hours of play practice after school each night and it showed. They had a real choreographer who had worked on the original production. She had just moved to Oregon, and knowing the school drama teacher came and taught the kids some good moves. A was in the chorus and as such had many things to do. He was a very busy kid.

E is struggling with her academics, still trying to balance getting her work done and discovering a social life. There is a boy who calls here regularly who is part of a three best friend triangle. I’m not sure if there is anything more then that, but he sure does call all the time. Has NO concept of good phone calling times. He’s also quick to give you respectful lip service when you mention that he has to call only during approved call times. (hopefully you catch the sarcasm in that statement)

Tadpole is about to turn 3 in four weeks. I can’t believe time flies so fast. He’s a very energetic little boy and does nothing by halves. Everything is done with full attitude and emotion. Which means he throws lots of tantrums and doesn’t allow you to ignore him for long. Which can be interesting when I’m on the phone with a prospective bride. Of course the cute thing he does is grab the other phone when I’m on the cell and copies me being on the phone. He’s also talking more, in that he repeats a lot of what he hears. He isn’t really talking independently, but he’s at least trying to say what he hears. Its encouraging as this is usually the stage before they start talking in earnest. A was also about this age when he started talking more on his own too.

I’m also dating someone. Its been three years really since I’ve had a willing suitor and its been over a year since I fell out of love or obligation with BG. He lives up in Seattle and has two boys of his own. He gets them every other week so we get to see each other on the other weekends. We’ve met three times but have talked online every day for three months. Before that we were just acquaintances on ldsmingle. What I really like about him is that one, he doesn’t try to schmooze me in over the top, fake compliments. He is caring and attentive and isn’t just trying to get into my pants or to cyber over web cam. He looks at things from a positive point of view and no matter how overwhelmed or stressed I may get always listens and tells me I can get through it. I love that! He’s kind and becoming my best friend. The thing that really gets me sometimes is he’s 6 foot. My dad and brothers were all six feet so I’m used to the height, but anyone who knows me personally knows I’m not into guys who are too much taller then I am. I tend to feel uncomfortable or threatened when they are more massive or taller then I am. I don’t have that problem with him. I feel comfortable and cared for. Its a very interesting feeling and something I haven’t felt in a very long time. I have my reservations on some things as I’m sure does he, but that’s what dating is about, learning about each other, seeing what works and what doesn’t. And learning that its okay to just enjoy liking someone. Letting things develop without rushing or feeling pressured to come to some momentous decision. Another thing I’m learning to enjoy.

I have a bride on the phone… so catch up with you all later.

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