Re: When it rains it pours.


Ruth Baltopoulos wrote:
> "J. Z. M." wrote:
>
> > "Judie" wrote:
>
> >> Both girls are very attractive, both
> >> are new to this high school, and they have gotten some attention from
> >> the seniors and former students who now go to CU who are inviting them
> >> to parties. Turns out they got into some trouble Friday night at the
> >> football game. So my daughter went and got suspended for a week.
> >> [...]I want to move back to the country...
>
> > LOL Not making light of this, but with attractive daughters I KNOW exactly
> > what you are going through. Keep a close tab on her, but remember you
> > cannot lock them up in the castle tower and put a chastity belt on them.
> > What you taught to her at age 3 will come through in the end. I had some
> > exciting years when my first was 15-18, now she is a "nature girl" who
> > hikes, bird watches, camps, and is the least bit interesting in "partying
> > down". It will pass.
>
> Well, thanks be to doG on that one! My two are 18 & 19, easy enough on the
> eyes, and commuting to college. Their behavior in the past few years has
> been less than stellar. Were I not somewhat of a drill sargeant, my home
> would be Animal House 2; comes close enough sometimes as it is when I am
> away for a night or a weekend. I am waiting for that magical moment when
> the Call to Beer becomes less appealing, and their brains re-enter their
> bodies. I keep hearing that 22 or so is the magical age....

You are almost there... I just want her to survive this period.

>
> Anyway, I am trying to let them be adults *and* maintain respect for my home
> and parents. Tough act, that :) At least they are still into horses (both
> going to college for Equine Science), which gives them less time to drive me
> insane and destroy my property...

For the most part her behavior has not had to be defiant. First I was
ignorant to what was going on now I let her know I understand what it
is like and I just want her to survive to adulthood without any
casualties like car accidents or unwanted pregnancy.

Judie

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