I used to have to prepare for hours for the games. Sometimes the parties were at my house, sometimes at elsewhere. So there was lots of preparation time, clean up, decorating, shopping, etc.
I now have many more hours of disposable time. I did not realize my boys have grown so much. What kind of things should I do with them?
I looked at their collection of games and books. The last games I played with them was Candyland and Chutes & Ladders. They laughed at me when I suggested playing those. They said they were playing Trivia Pursuit European edition, and Clue. Also, they are very sharp Poker players. They have won several computer Texas Hold’ Em tournaments.
So, should I just start having them play with us on poker nights? They are still way too young to get into the casino.
What other things can I do to spend quality time with them now?
I mean Brady will be back next season, so I can’t look long term.
August 15, 2010
I have written off the Pats this season, so I have much more free time. Do kids like to play games or read?
August 10, 2010
Moving out clash with mom?
I’ve lived 27 years with my mom and I want to spread my wings. I’m looking for a full time job (I’d work just about anywhere), and my best friend and I just settled on a great place on the Eastside, but we haven’t signed the lease yet. It’s a little pricey, but I only want to experience it for a year and then go to graduate school. I feel like this is my only chance before I dive into books again.
The problem is that my mom is a poor cleaning lady and her car just broke down, so she’s been relying on family to drive her to work (I don’t have a car, so I can’t help). It’s not totally her fault, but she has a gambling addiction and it prevented her from maintaining her car or saving to buy another used one. She says that she hasn’t been going to the casino, but I suspect it’s because she has no easy way to get there, like before.
She wants me to stay home for another year to help her get on the right tract. But I’ve been through her ups and downs and don’t trust her. I feel guilty because she’s never been this down before and she’s always tried to give me lunch money or even money to party with my best friend when I didn’t have job.
If it wasn’t for gambling, she’d give me the shirt off her back and I return my love for her by moving out. I don’t want to see her kicked out because she can’t pay the rent! If I move out, I wouldn’t have money to help her, and she certainly can’t help me if I ever need her. She even said that I don’t love her, I’m being selfish, and might inadvertently hurt her more than my older siblings (I’m the youngest).
Is moving out wrong?

