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Monday, 02 November 2009 22:11

Written by SurprisedMom

No matter what the T-shirt says, this is NOT an estrogen-free zone. And this estrogen-filled Mommy is fixing you with her sternest Mom GLARE. Now sit down and listen to me!

You have seen the icon. You know the dates. You know pre-registration is necessary. Now, I'm asking you nicely, with a very motherly tone, to please, please, register for the DAD BLOGS CONVENTION. See how nicely I said that.

DAD BLOG CONVENTION planners have a magic number: 35. That is the break-even number. If that number is not reached, there will be NO DAD BLOGS CONVENTION. And, that my friends and fellow bloggers will be a sorry, sorry plight, indeed. THE DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31. IT'S NOT THAT FAR AWAY!

Personally, I want to meet all of you, especially those of you who consistently read and comment on my blog and over at Mommentary. Your words have given me an insight into Dads and the various types of Dads there are. I find you unique-all of you!

Ok, just to recap: The first DAD BLOGS CONVENTION is being held Thursday, July 22 through Saturday, July 24, with checkout Sunday, July 25. Check in will be held throughout the day and a cocktail reception will kick off the convention at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Friday and Saturday will feature fascinating sessions, engaging networking opportunities, luscious lunches and a riveting good time. Special speakers and cocktails will round out Friday's events. A farewell event with cocktails will top off the convention on Saturday. Sunday is dedicated to checking out and going home.

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One Night Stands vs Affairs

Friday, 02 October 2009 23:53

Written by SurprisedMom

The Mister and I had an interesting conversation the other day while driving home from downtown. We were talking about married people having a one night stand vs them having affairs. The sub-theme was how men and women reacted to such news and how they viewed one night stands and affairs. I think we were trying to prove that "Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus."

I remember one thing The Mister said clearly, "One night stands are wrong, but affairs are WRONG!"

So, I'm to take it that one night stands are more forgivable than affairs.

One night stands, in the man's case, said The Mister, are all about sex. Men when they are having one night stands are merely depositing their sperm into willing participant. I think I commented that they could be using any container. It didn't necessarily have to be another person. Affairs, on the other hand, are about sharing heart, soul, mind and body. This, he said, is basically a betrayal to spouse/partner. This is more than sex.

So, sex can be a mindless act. When it's a mindless act, it can be forgiven?

Saturday, 15 August 2009 00:00

Written by SurprisedMom

behave I was so looking to seeing and hearing my oldest daughter perform last Friday evening. It was the seventh week of her employment as a vocalist for a city-wide choir. It was a big deal getting into the choir with applications to fill out and auditions to pass. I was so proud of her. Imagine, getting paid to sing as your summer job!

Friday evening was parents night. The evening was divided into three segments. My daughter performed third, thank God, at 6:15 p.m. she performed with the Vocal Arts Ensemble. Such talent! These kids, the performers were between 14 and 18, opened their mouths and magic flew out. It was a very enjoyable evening.

Except . . .

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 21:49

Written by SurprisedMom

Cliche Guevara I was actually thinking of writing a different post for Mommentary, a more tongue in cheek post. Unfortunately, I don't feel very tongue in cheek these days. While calling my life a slice of hell these days would be an overstatement, it hasn't been fun.

The bad has been piling on these days, the good running away. Because of this I have been depressed. And pretty angry.

What makes me even angrier is the fact that I'm not supposed to tell anyone that I'm not always Sally Sunshine. I'm not always loving, laughing, kind, generous, and in a good mood. It always hits me hard when I'm like this that when people ask "How are you?" They really only expect "Fine." They don't really want to hear about how you really are. People who are not invested in you are too involved in their own drama called life to take the time to sit down and let you divest your troubles on them. I even understand this attitude and probably have been guilty of it myself.

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What is it about guys (and gals) and sports?

Saturday, 04 July 2009 18:50

Written by SurprisedMom

I don't get it. I never have. Sports.

What is it that draws people to play and watch? Why do people plunk down obscene amounts of money to watch their favorite team.? Why do they get caught up emotionally in the teams highs and lows? These people don't know you from Adam, and don't care a rat's ass about you, except that you watch them play and spend money on tickets and other team related items. What is lacking in one's emotional life that a baseball player getting an out, instead of a home run can blow their whole day and send them into the emotional toilet. In the scheme of life, does it really matter one iota? I don't think so.

Please don't get me started about parents of grade or high school players who react like the world is coming to an end when their son or daughter makes an error on the field, or doesn't get a hit, or tackle, or basket. What is wrong with them? The hurt they inflict on their child by their behavior has so many repercussions. Not only that, they embarrass the players, coaches, fans and family. With some it's like they are reliving their childhood all over again, but this time they are going to do it right. They forget it's not their childhood, it's their child's. We don't get to do “do-overs” in this life. We get our one chance.

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