RE: Re: Coooeeeeeee..... - Mimi

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Yes, I can tell you whole heartedly that this phone call on Friday morning at 1.00a.m in the morning was a bit like a nightmare. The most important thing however is that neither nor his mates were seriously injured . These days it is not plaint fighting one on one, it is only when these thugs are in a group that they represent their power - as the police referred to them " a pack of wolves".

These little buggars are your life once you become a parent. Furthermore, we nearly lost in a car accident five years ago as a pedestrian on green lights he was struck by a vehicle and was thrown 20 metres onto one coming traffic - hence 10 operations after - we still have our wonderful son.

By the way he did break up with that young girl that you had met last year. After he arrived back from Europe last year his head had swollen from all the attention that he had received from th egirls - he called it off - my darling is devasted - I personally thing that he has made the biggest mistake - he says - is marriage material but we are both to young - he is right in a sence. They were together since the age of 15 years old.

Work has been flat out - we also worked non stop last WEdnesday on Anzac Day - at least the girls and I were productive in that we had no phone calls and really pumped out the work. I have good staff so at least I'm blessed with that - butI also take care of them. The Last two weeks we have had exceptionally good financial weeks so I gave the girls a $500.00 bonus each. Not a lot of money but every little bit helps. We are more like a family with the girls .

I really am looking forward to catching up with you guys on Sunday - and I will attend - we are driving to Gerringong on Friday night and we can come back through that road befor we head home.

Catch you on Sunday

regards

Mimi

-----Original Message-----From: SydBand [mailto:SydBand ] On Behalf Of Sent: Monday, 30 April 2007 2:30 PMTo: SydBand Subject: Re: Coooeeeeeee..... Mimi

Dear Mimi

Lovely to hear from you and it sounds like you are having a great time enjoying your new you - even if you are not quite at goal, but it will happen. You have lots of determination and drive so i have no doubt that you will get there - slow and steady wins the race. I am looking forward to seeing you on Sunday; I haven't seen you in ages.

I am sorry to hear about your son's incident. Its terrible that there are groups of young people (and some of them are girls too) that have nothing better to do than cause this type of trouble. That is really sad that a night out ends in such a way, and thankfully no one was seriously hurt. It must have been so scary for you getting that call. I imagine it would be a parents worst nightmare something like that.

Don't work too hard! I miss your sunny posts and your recipes

[Guest guest]

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As a female it has its challeges. I grateful to the fact that I have assistance at home with the housework I have a lady come home two days per week - to be honest the only thing I do is shop and cook. The rest is designated to others.

Yes , It can be frustrating working ong hours - but for a few more years then we can have a few more choices - at this stasge we still have the boys at home, uni fees etc , and trying to pre plan for some sort of future retirement both and I work hard - he has his business and I mine.

Even though Geroge says take it easy - its not exactly that you can say to a new client or existing client , Sorry cannot take on any new work this week we have received our quota of work required - charming.

Oh well - we are females after all - we can juggle anything.

No use being sorry for myself .

Look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

regards

Mimi

-----Original Message-----From: SydBand [mailto:SydBand ] On Behalf Of Sent: Monday, 30 April 2007 3:47 PMTo: SydBand Subject: Re: Coooeeeeeee..... - Mimi

Mimi

I cant imagine what it would be like to be a parent - sounds so hard, but rewarding. I have so much anxiety over my nieces, I can't imagine how I would be if they were my own. Sounds like is that little bit more precious to you after nearly loosing him. That is sad that he has broken up with , she is a lovely girl. But if the time is not right, then you cant do much. She will either go on to find someone else that is just as great or they might end up together again once he gets his head together.

Glad to hear that you are pumping out the work! It does have a real sense of achievement coming in on days off like that. I have done it a few times coming in early or on a weekend and it makes a huge difference to how much I get thru. It feels a bit sad when you are missing out on family time, but by the same token if makes me a happier person when I can come home and relax and enjoy myself a bit more after. I guess its all about finding the right work/ life balance. Do we ever get it? Perhaps not, but its always good to keep on trying.

See you Sunday!