steff.  Haven't been there yet... but praying for you that God will give you 
the patience and strength you need.
Jenifer gilley
"Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble 
remembering how to fly."
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From: "Kathy Du Bois" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: confessions and ramblings


> Steph,
> You are normal!  Toddlers will do this to you.  There are just things that 
> you may have to set aside for a season, but don't worry, you will have 
> your life back, on your terms, before you know it.  This is only a season. 
> They don't call it the terrible twos for nothing.  The best thing that you 
> can do for yourself is take it easy and enjoy the ride.  Believe me, I've 
> been there and the frustration just isn't worth it.  You may as well enjoy 
> yourself because you'll never have this season of life with Michelle 
> again..  And, believe me, there will come a day when you will miss it, 
> especially when the teen years set in.  If you can find a Moms group, like 
> Mops or something, it will help.
> Kathy (who has been there times four)
>
> At 02:02 AM 4/7/2006, you wrote:
>>Hi everyone,
>>Well, I'm feeling *extremely* frustrated at the moment. Feeling very lost 
>>and alone... wondering where I'm going what I'm doing. Well, that's what 
>>I'm feeling at the moment anyway. Ok, confession time... big time... I 
>>have slacked on exercise and bible reading. I don't know why but its so 
>>hard to get there and do it. I have absolutely no desire to read the word 
>>at the moment... I did, but not any more. And the exercise well, I guess 
>>I'd ben slack. I do about 10 min a day if  I'm lucky.  As for Michele... 
>>she is going to be tomato staked (see www.raisinggodlytomatoes.com) her 24 
>>hours a day, until she is obedient and listenes to me... she is still 
>>touching things even though she knows not too... she totally and utterly 
>>ignores me when I need to go somewhere and she needs to stay with me. She 
>>doesn't run, but touching, grabs, and screams when told what to do or not 
>>do.She is getting out of her bed and destroying her room, and today even 
>>went in to our room and emptied the closets... I was so angry, but well, I 
>>guess I'll have to keep her with me.
>>Steph