picnics

[Guest guest]

Hi guys,

I just have to vent a minute, and you all are the only people I know who

truly understand.

I just left a backyard end of the softball season, BBQ, pool party for my

daughters team. loves to swim but needs total attention and requires

me to be the only parent in a bathing suit to be on guard at all times. Mean

while, all the other parents are sitting drinking wine and beer and eating

all these great munchies, and chatting not even having to look at the pool to

check on their children. And then when he was done swimming is when the

actual work and chasing begin. I can't let him wander because there is too

much

stuff he can get into or he will fall into the pool. He can't go near the

adults because he's soaking wet and he might hug them or something. Not one

person came over to talk to me, expect this Dad who asked if I was using the

chair by me and then he picked it up and walked away. I left upset as usual

and

all I could think of was how much I wish I had experienced the picnic you

all had in PA. It would have been so nice to be with people who understand.

OK that's it for now.

Patty, mom to (7 years old tomorrow) DD

12 -- my softball player

Kelsey (14 -- away at camp, and I miss her and her

help)

PS. I feel petty complaining about these issues when there is so much going

on -- Liz my prayers are with you. And little I am praying is doing

better. And for all of the wonderful moms and dads who understand and are

living through these " picnics " everyday.