It has happened.....

It has happened.
I was hoping that I could get by a little while longer.

Alas, it is not to be.

Gabby.
has.
a.
boyfriend.

gulp....

I said it.

A young man from church has decided that he would like to "date" her.
And while flattered (and proud of his choice)
it terrifies me that she is "dating".

Now, let's be clear.
Our "dating"
and regular "dating"
are two VERY different things!

Regular dating is when a boy picks up the girl and they go out....alone.

Our dating is....

First, the boy must talk with daddy
to get the ok to take daddy's daughter out.
Second, daddy lays down the law as to what we believe is good behavior.
They are NEVER in a car alone.
They are NEVER in a house alone.
He is NOT to touch daughter anywhere except the back (from shoulder to waist)
at ANY time.
There is NEVER any kissing, hugging, etc.
Any dating that is being done will be done with at least one other couple to accompany them. If they don't have another couple, mom and dad will be happy to join them :}

He spoke with Bill today to ask his permission.
Poor kids was terrified!
But I must applaud him.
He gave all the right answers :}
He is a good kid.

Oh, to turn the clock back 15 years!

ps - dating guidelines from the book "Interviewing yours daughter's date" by Dennis Rainey. It is excellent and has been a great source for us! It is short but sweet :}

Sleep deprived

I am sleep deprived.
I don't know what is wrong with me.
I can't remember the last night that I got more than 6 hours of sleep.

Monday night I got zero sleep.
None
I saw every hour on the clock.
And believe me,
there is nothing on tv at 3am!

Tuesday night I was determined to sleep.
So I took two Benedryl's and slept from midnight until 5am.
Woo Hoo!

Last night I thought all was well.
Napped a bit on the couch went to bed
and woke up to Abby's alarm about 5.
Suddenly, I was wide awake.
Gggggrrrrr!
And since I was up I went out to put some ice melt
stuff on the sidewalk and driveway as they
were a sheet of ice from the freezing rain we were blessed to receive.
Back to bed but no more sleep.

I don't know what is going on.
I'm not anxious about anything.
I do have a million things on my mind.
Our schedule has been crazy that last few weeks
but that is normal for us.

I have started doing stupid things.
Like leave the leftover meatballs sitting on the counter all night.
Lost another meal with that brilliant move....
The girls will be sad too as meatballs is one of their favorite leftovers.

Maybe tonight I will get some sleep.....