Jane: Yeah, we're sure he has PTSD from all of the crap from his childhood (abusive mother). My stepmom lives with a PTSD guy and is a doctor - she says he has all the classic behavior issues and life "problems" that a PTSD person has. I love him, but need the tools to deal with his idiosyncracies - because they ARE different than what a normal (whatever that is) person would think. No wonder my mom can't stand him anymore - she still thinks PMS is all in my head, too. but, he can be different when it comes to interpersonal relationships... but still a great guy who loves me. There are still days I think I'm a saint, too.
Jina - Hey! Yep, we're moved in. Haven't unpacked yet (see the "New Home Improvement Diet" thread from a couple of weeks ago) but are at least living there. The owners left the house in such a state of disrepair and DIRTY that we are having to clean things several times over. Like the counter tops - took steel wool to them and discovered after much elbow grease that they aren't actually cream colored!! So, we are living in the upstairs, but are totally redoing the main level. It is a much bigger project than we really wanted, but we love the house so it will be worth it in the end.
Today dh is starting a new job selling ADT security systems. Sounds good to me - he will be home with dd during the day and work in the evenings. We will still have most of our weekends back together which will be good (and we might actually end up with dd#2
) Maybe someday I'll get to quit my job.
I am not doing Atkins right now. Can't do it - but am gearing up to getting there. I had been counting on being able to actually USE my kitchen to prep meals and lunches. The best news (for me personally) is that my dh will be gone most evenings which means I can go back to losing weight by skipping the large, late dinners - also reference my Home Improvement Diet. I'll snack for dinner early with dd and then sleep early, too. For some reason, I can't do that with dh around.
I am happy you have all allowed me to stick around through such horrible times that we've had these past several months.