When should we get surprised?

[Guest guest]

Well, today Liz stopped by and dropped off some chocolates to say happy

Easter. was in the car outside, waiting. They didn't have time to

stop and visit. She looked good, and he looked all right too.

Interesting, since in the last month I've heard that she had gallbladder

removal surgery, that she threw out so she could live a loose life,

etc. I was upset by those things, but if I asked about them now, I'd

probably hear that it was " no big deal " .

It reminds me of a two year old's temper tantrums. Little kids have a

tantrum, you ignore it, and a little while later it's like it was never

there. Liz's tantrums are just a bit bigger: getting a restraining order

against her husband for abuse, then throwing it out. Throwing him out so she

can live an immoral life, then calling him back the next day. I'm glad I'm

not on the direct receiving end of these tantrums, but I wonder about thier

little guy, who is 3!

Anyway, you have all read " Get out of my life... but will you please take me

to the mall? "

I just wonder when we should even bother to respond to their crisis. On the

other hand, the time that you don't respond might be the time it is somewhat

serious... like the story of the kid who called " Wolf! "

Other than that, it was a nice relaxed Easter Sunday. We just read, watched

a movie (The Sound of Music), and baked cookies. The kids had a great time.

Helen