My "Life is Good" Thread...

[tha malcontent™]

http://www.associalisticpress.com/08-27-2009-lifeisgood-m.jpg

Life has been rough over the last year... But in Perspective, it's really Good...

This is my Thread to Illustrate why... Feel free to Join in.

:)

peace...

[chichimama]

I retired and don't have to work. Life is good.

[tha malcontent™]

I retired and don't have to work. Life is good.

Nice...

:)

peace...

[bitterclinger84]

I'm getting married in 5 weeks!!!!

[chichimama]

I'm getting married in 5 weeks!!!!

Congrats!!! :clap:

[tha malcontent™]

I'm getting married in 5 weeks!!!!

Congrats!... I was Blessed and Married by Best Friend and we have (2) Wonderful Children together... So far! ;)

:)

peace...

[bitterclinger84]

Congrats!!! :clap:

Thanks!!!

It's both the most stressful and the happiest thing in my life right now LOL!

I had a fitting last night and it was the first time I've had MY dress on. The seamstress was like "So are you nervous?" and I was like "I wasn't until I put the dress on!!!"

[bitterclinger84]

Congrats!... I was Blessed and Married by Best Friend and we have (2) Wonderful Children together... So far! ;)

:)

peace...

Thanks!! We're looking forward to kids....he's a bit older than me so we wanna start soon lol. ;)

[JenyEliza]

My life is good thing....?

No great shakes to report here. Been hit really hard by financial downturn. Essentially starting over from scratch--in the process of moving. Sorting through 12 years of belongings, keep, trash, give away. Long, hard work..

Kids, dogs, cat, hamster and I are still together. As long as we have that, we'll be OK and life is good. :D

When I win the mega-millions Lottery tonight, it will make this transition a whole lot easier! ;) :mrgreen: :dance:

[GoBucks]

BC - congrats on the wedding! Make sure there are lots of pics, I was so nervous, all I remember from the ceremony was a buzzing in my ears! And may you have a litter of rugrats, all healthy and happy!

I've been married 10 years now, best move I ever made!

[GoBucks]

Jeny,

Keep the ones you love close to you (Kids and Critters), It will all work out. sometimes life hands you difficulties to make you stronger in the long run.

Life IS good!

[tha malcontent™]

My life is good thing....?

No great shakes to report here. Been hit really hard by financial downturn. Essentially starting over from scratch--in the process of moving. Sorting through 12 years of belongings, keep, trash, give away. Long, hard work..

Kids, dogs, cat, hamster and I are still together. As long as we have that, we'll be OK and life is good. :D

When I win the mega-millions Lottery tonight, it will make this transition a whole lot easier! ;) :mrgreen: :dance:

I'm Sorry to Hear that Jeny... :(

But it Seems you still have what Matters Most.

:)

peace...

[tha malcontent™]

For the last almost year I have been trying to come to Terms with the Passing of my Parents last November...

I have been Realizing that my Life is Good because I was Blessed to have them for as long as I did.

Today my Pa would've been 85...

We took him to the Olive Garden last year on his 84th...

It's like yesterday.

They both Taught me a lot by Example, and my Life is Good because of that.

Strength from my Dad and Compasion from my Mom.

Thanks guys!

:)

peace...

[bitterclinger84]

For the last almost year I have been trying to come to Terms with the Passing of my Parents last November...

I have been Realizing that my Life is Good because I was Blessed to have them for as long as I did.

Today my Pa would've been 85...

We took him to the Olive Garden last year on his 84th...

It's like yesterday.

They both Taught me a lot by Example, and my Life is Good because of that.

Strength from my Dad and Compasion from my Mom.

Thanks guys!

:)

peace...

:hug:

My fiance lost his dad 15 years ago and his mom this year. I think they both would have been almost 90! I'm glad that you can look back on their lives fondly and be thankful for the things they taught you.

[breezyjr]

My life is SO good right now! I have met Karma and I know her name!!!

My hubby's ex, who has done anything and everything possible to keep his kids away from him has been forced, by the economy, to move to our area! Less than 30 minutes away from hubby!

I think I might have to go to church and praise god because after all the crap that woman has pulled over the last many years, I still just don't believe it!

My hubby is going to be able to see his son's football games and not get home at 1AM after watching.

How can I not be joyfull?!!!!

[bitterclinger84]

My life is SO good right now! I have met Karma and I know her name!!!

My hubby's ex, who has done anything and everything possible to keep his kids away from him has been forced, by the economy, to move to our area! Less than 30 minutes away from hubby!

I think I might have to go to church and praise god because after all the crap that woman has pulled over the last many years, I still just don't believe it!

My hubby is going to be able to see his son's football games and not get home at 1AM after watching.

How can I not be joyfull?!!!!

Yay!!!

:hug: That IS something to be happy about! Is there any chance of having a better relationship with the ex?

[tha malcontent™]

:hug:

My fiance lost his dad 15 years ago and his mom this year. I think they both would have been almost 90! I'm glad that you can look back on their lives fondly and be thankful for the things they taught you.

Went to see his Final Resting @ Ft. Logan today for his Birthday...

With my Youngin's...

My Wife snapped a Moving Pic... Made me want to Cry when I saw it.

I will Post it later.

:)

peace...

[sgdp]

I'm alive.

Life is good.

[tha malcontent™]

I'm alive.

Life is good.

Excellent Observation.

:)

peace...

[mryukon]

Thanks for the thread, Mal. Glad to see everyone is coping. Me, I've finally recieved an excellent job prospect (been funemployed since March) and I've been accepted to an online university to pursue a degree. So yes, life is good.

[bitterclinger84]

Thanks for the thread, Mal. Glad to see everyone is coping. Me, I've finally recieved an excellent job prospect (been funemployed since March) and I've been accepted to an online university to pursue a degree. So yes, life is good.

:dance:

Go Yukkie!!

[mryukon]

Thanks BC.

[tha malcontent™]

Thanks for the thread, Mal. Glad to see everyone is coping. Me, I've finally recieved an excellent job prospect (been funemployed since March) and I've been accepted to an online university to pursue a degree. So yes, life is good.

Right on!...

:)

peace...

[tha malcontent™]

http://www.associalisticpress.com/08-29-2009-me-kids-logan-2m.jpg

Yesterday was my Pa's 85th...

:)

peace...

[mryukon]

I feel ya Mal, next Monday would have been my Dad's 67th, can't believe he's been gone almost 12 years...

That's a right smart crew you got there!

[tha malcontent™]

I feel ya Mal, next Monday would have been my Dad's 67th, can't believe he's been gone almost 12 years...

That's a right smart crew you got there!

Thank you... They are my Life... And my Wife!... ;) She took the Pic!

Sorry for your Loss... My Ma and Pa both Died last November... Still doesn't seem Real.

:)

peace...

[mryukon]

My mom passed in 07. Losing parents sucks.

[tha malcontent™]

My mom passed in 07. Losing parents sucks.

Immensely...

:)

peace...

[mryukon]

You know what? We are on the north side of the dirt. It's all good.

I'll share a little more. My son is finally marrying his high school sweetie (who also happens to be his daughter's mother) and I will have the opportunity to introduce MY GRAND DAUGHTER to my GRAND MOTHER. Which represents five (5) generations. Talk about a good life!

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! :dance:

[melinda]

Jeny,

Keep the ones you love close to you (Kids and Critters), It will all work out. sometimes life hands you difficulties to make you stronger in the long run.

Life IS good!

wise words ....

[melinda]

For the last almost year I have been trying to come to Terms with the Passing of my Parents last November...

I have been Realizing that my Life is Good because I was Blessed to have them for as long as I did.

Today my Pa would've been 85...

We took him to the Olive Garden last year on his 84th...

It's like yesterday.

They both Taught me a lot by Example, and my Life is Good because of that.

Strength from my Dad and Compasion from my Mom.

Thanks guys!

:)

peace...
:hug: :hug: :hug:

[melinda]

http://www.associalisticpress.com/08-29-2009-me-kids-logan-2m.jpg

Yesterday was my Pa's 85th...

:)

peace...

what a special picture .... wow.

[bitterclinger84]

You know what? We are on the north side of the dirt. It's all good.

I'll share a little more. My son is finally marrying his high school sweetie (who also happens to be his daughter's mother) and I will have the opportunity to introduce MY GRAND DAUGHTER to my GRAND MOTHER. Which represents five (5) generations. Talk about a good life!

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! :dance:

Woohoo!! That's what it's all about, baby!! What an awesome opportunity.

[bitterclinger84]

This is kind of long and round about:

I had my bridal shower yesterday. We were supposed to have a "high tea" at a local hotel. When my maid of honor called two weeks ago to give them a heads up about our large party, giving them an estimate of 10 or so people, they said "No problem! Just call us to let us know if the number changes". Well, by 11pm Saturday night, our number was up to 18. When she called Sunday morning to give them the new number, they told her that for a party that large, we'd have to "reserve" a room, to the tune of $75.

So after 2 hours on the phone arguing with the manager, pointing out that we were NEVER told that we would have to rent a room for more than X number of people, we decided to ditch the tea party. Chaos then ensued as we tried to scramble to tell everyone that we were going to go to the Cheesecake Factory instead. Thankfully, I only had to make about 2 phone calls and the "grapevine" took care of the rest!

We ended up having a GREAT time at CF! Great food, good friends, and presents ;)

But then I got home. Well, not home, I got to my fiance's aunt's house (we stay with her on the weekends to help her out; she's 93!) and he has a fever of 103.4. I eventually convinced him to go to the hospital while I stayed with his aunt until his brother was able to come over. Hospital gave him some Ibuprofen and fluids and he felt tons better. We got home around 10:30 finally got into bed around midnight. H

He and his aunt were both up at 2:30. She got lost in her bedroom (don't ask) and he was shaking like a leaf with chills. Then his aunt was up again at about quarter 'til 5, screaming about not having any toilet paper.

She was still in bed!! Crazy night.

So I told you all this to tell you why my life is good today:


My man is feeling better. Not 100% but the fever is down :dance:
My bridal shower ROCKED!
I have the greatest friends ever. Not only did they help get the word out about the last minute change of venue, not a single one of them complained.
I get to sleep in tomorrow and help a charity!
Sorry this was so long and ranting but I had to go through all that to get to the good parts!

[tha malcontent™]

:hug: :hug: :hug:

:hug::hug::hug:

:)

peace...

[mryukon]

BC, we may be in your neck of the woods soon (my former neck o' the woods) If all goes as planned, shortly after the first of the year we will make the trip to see the matriarch of the clan, she lives in Beaver Co.

Congrats on the impending nuptials!

[melinda]

:hug::hug::hug:

:)

peace...

I was thinking that picture would make a great avie ..... :)

[tha malcontent™]

I was thinking that picture would make a great avie ..... :)

Me and the Heirs to the Earth on my Lap... ;)

:)

peace...

[JenyEliza]

Jeny,

Keep the ones you love close to you (Kids and Critters), It will all work out. sometimes life hands you difficulties to make you stronger in the long run.

Life IS good!

Yes, I know. it's just hard to remember this sometimes.

If I didn't have bad luck,sometimes I think I'd have none at all.

*sigh*

Today is a day I'm having trouble remembering the good stuff. All I feel is incredibly overwhelmed and sad. And frightened about what the future might bring. Scary stuff.

But....we're alive and together, and somehow we'll make it.

[melinda]

Yes, I know. it's just hard to remember this sometimes.

If I didn't have bad luck,sometimes I think I'd have none at all.

*sigh*

Today is a day I'm having trouble remembering the good stuff. All I feel is incredibly overwhelmed and sad. And frightened about what the future might bring. Scary stuff.

But....we're alive and together, and somehow we'll make it.
Oh sweetie, I hate to read this. You are such a sweet, sweet woman and I hate that you are going thru all of this. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
God is with you, He is. always.

:hug:

[tha malcontent™]

Oh sweetie, I hate to read this. You are such a sweet, sweet woman and I hate that you are going thru all of this. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
God is with you, He is. always.

:hug:

^Ditto to what melly mel said...

:)

peace...

[tha malcontent™]

I was Daddy Daycare last Evening... I Love having the lil one's to myself...

It doesn't happen very often, but the Wife had "Back to School Night", so we had Totinos Pizzas and Green Beans!...

:)

peace...

[melinda]

I've been babysitting a friend's three month old this week.... it's been great!

[Luke86]

I made a Hole in One last week! :dance:

[bitterclinger84]

Yes, I know. it's just hard to remember this sometimes.

If I didn't have bad luck,sometimes I think I'd have none at all.

*sigh*

Today is a day I'm having trouble remembering the good stuff. All I feel is incredibly overwhelmed and sad. And frightened about what the future might bring. Scary stuff.

But....we're alive and together, and somehow we'll make it.

Aww Jeny.

Sometimes just letting all out with people who really care about you can help. Find a close friend and cry on her shoulder. Then, Rinse and Repeat :D

:hug:

[bitterclinger84]

I was Daddy Daycare last Evening... I Love having the lil one's to myself...

It doesn't happen very often, but the Wife had "Back to School Night", so we had Totinos Pizzas and Green Beans!...

:)

peace...

Sweet!! :D

We just found out that a couple in our congregation is having a baby after trying for years!

[ExDem]

I'm getting married in 5 weeks!!!!

Congratulations!!

[melinda]

I made a Hole in One last week! :dance:

fun!!!!!

[JenyEliza]

Thanks for all the encouragement here! Been deluged with wonderful PMs and kind words that have lifted my heart and made the load a little less heavy. Even if just for a few minutes! :D

*kiss, kiss, hug, hug* to ya'll. You know who you are! :hug:

[bitterclinger84]

Congratulations!!

Thank you!!

[tha malcontent™]

Last night the Wife was Home and she made, Sloppy Joe, Slop, Sloppy Joes...

:)

peace...

[melinda]

I haven't had a sloppy joe in years.....

[bitterclinger84]

I haven't had a sloppy joe in years.....

Is that your "Life is Good" comment? ;)

[tha malcontent™]

My Son walked from the Bedrooms to the Kitchen without Falling...

Soon, he will be Kicking my Ass.

Life is Good...

:)

peace...

[sircharliebrown]

My Son walked from the Bedrooms to the Kitchen without Falling...

Soon, he will be Kicking my Ass.

Life is Good...

:)

peace...


Aww! My 6 month old went from scooting a month ago to crawling, sitting, getting into a sitting position, to pulling himself up on things and standing in just a couple weeks. :eek:

[tha malcontent™]

Aww! My 6 month old went from scooting a month ago to crawling, sitting, getting into a sitting position, to pulling himself up on things and standing in just a couple weeks. :eek:

:hug: for the lil ones!...

Our 2nd... And he is every bit as Amazing and Different as his Big Sis...

:)

peace...

[blazer]

I am alive and breathing, the sun is going to shine today and life is good!

[JenyEliza]

My Son walked from the Bedrooms to the Kitchen without Falling...

Soon, he will be Kicking my Ass.

Life is Good...

:)

peace...

Mal, believe it or not he will be kicking your ass. Before you know it your boy will be 6'2" and eating you out of house and home, and when he's not eating, he'll be sleeping--and growing yet more. You won't be able to keep clothes on him where the sleeves don't hit him at the elbows and the hem on his jeans (from the men's dept) at the knees (we're at this stage right now).

Oh---and while he's doing this, he'll be moving from the electric razor he got for Christmas in middle school to trim up his shaggy looking new mustache to a real razor and shave cream, because his beard is as heavy as his dad's (at 14.5). :eek:

His Dad and I recently worked out a shared custody arrangement with the twins (shock, horror, can you believe that?? :eek:), and I'm telling you he can kick his Dad's arse.....

Dad is almost 50, an out of shape smoker, former football player--6'4", 240. He had a full ride in college playing offensive guard and was drafted (forget which round) to the NFL after senior yr (except he blew out his knee the last game of Senior year and never rehabbed--so he ended up a techman fixing computers. Dayam, my child support would have been much better on an NFL salary ;) ).

And now his 14.5 year old son can take him down in 2 wrestling moves. God I love watching these two try to kill each other. ;)

Yeah.....Life is Good (even if I forget it on a daily basis lately). :mrgreen:

[bitterclinger84]

Mal, believe it or not he will be kicking your ass. Before you know it your boy will be 6'2" and eating you out of house and home, and when he's not eating, he'll be sleeping--and growing yet more. You won't be able to keep clothes on him where the sleeves don't hit him at the elbows and the hem on his jeans (from the men's dept) at the knees (we're at this stage right now).

Oh---and while he's doing this, he'll be moving from the electric razor he got for Christmas in middle school to trim up his shaggy looking new mustache to a real razor and shave cream, because his beard is as heavy as his dad's (at 14.5). :eek:

His Dad and I recently worked out a shared custody arrangement with the twins (shock, horror, can you believe that?? :eek:), and I'm telling you he can kick his Dad's arse.....

Dad is almost 50, an out of shape smoker, former football player--6'4", 240. He had a full ride in college playing offensive guard and was drafted (forget which round) to the NFL after senior yr (except he blew out his knee the last game of Senior year and never rehabbed--so he ended up a techman fixing computers. Dayam, my child support would have been much better on an NFL salary ;) ).

And now his 14.5 year old son can take him down in 2 wrestling moves. God I love watching these two try to kill each other. ;)

Yeah.....Life is Good (even if I forget it on a daily basis lately). :mrgreen:

Monthly Grocery Bill- $500
Replacing Outgrown Clothes-$600
Wathing Your 14 year old Take Down Your Ex? PRICELESS!!!

[JenyEliza]

Monthly Grocery Bill- $500
Replacing Outgrown Clothes-$600
Wathing Your 14 year old Take Down Your Ex? PRICELESS!!!

Oh-Eggg-Zacktly!!!! :mrgreen: :dance: :clap:

[melinda]

I've been babysitting a three-month old the last two weeks ... life is good.

babies are great for the soul

[tha malcontent™]

Mal, believe it or not he will be kicking your ass. Before you know it your boy will be 6'2" and eating you out of house and home, and when he's not eating, he'll be sleeping--and growing yet more. You won't be able to keep clothes on him where the sleeves don't hit him at the elbows and the hem on his jeans (from the men's dept) at the knees (we're at this stage right now).

Oh---and while he's doing this, he'll be moving from the electric razor he got for Christmas in middle school to trim up his shaggy looking new mustache to a real razor and shave cream, because his beard is as heavy as his dad's (at 14.5). :eek:

His Dad and I recently worked out a shared custody arrangement with the twins (shock, horror, can you believe that?? :eek:), and I'm telling you he can kick his Dad's arse.....

Dad is almost 50, an out of shape smoker, former football player--6'4", 240. He had a full ride in college playing offensive guard and was drafted (forget which round) to the NFL after senior yr (except he blew out his knee the last game of Senior year and never rehabbed--so he ended up a techman fixing computers. Dayam, my child support would have been much better on an NFL salary ;) ).

And now his 14.5 year old son can take him down in 2 wrestling moves. God I love watching these two try to kill each other. ;)

Yeah.....Life is Good (even if I forget it on a daily basis lately). :mrgreen:

Life is Good... ;)

:)

peace...

[tha malcontent™]

Did Emissions on my Pa's Truck recently... It Passed with 24.9900 out of 25 on one of the Tests... The Lady said this... And I am not making this up... "Someone must be watching out for you."

I Know he and my Ma are...

Life is Good...

:)

peace...

[melinda]

and God.... :)

[tha malcontent™]

You are Correct, melly-mel... ;)

Tonight I get the lil one's Solo...

We will have Pasta and watch some Noggin and or Sprout as the lil one's have Scooter/Push Cart Races from the Living Room to the Kitchen...

Weather Permits, we will go to the Park...

Life is Good.

:)

peace...

[melinda]

watched "Lilo & Stitch" for the first time last ... cute movie.


life is good.

[DALLAS1234]

Life is good..:dance::dance::dance:

[tha malcontent™]

Damn... I Forgot about this Thread... My Son is MUCH Better... Life is Good!

:)

peace...

[mryukon]

You know what? We are on the north side of the dirt. It's all good.

I'll share a little more. My son is finally marrying his high school sweetie (who also happens to be his daughter's mother) and I will have the opportunity to introduce MY GRAND DAUGHTER to my GRAND MOTHER. Which represents five (5) generations. Talk about a good life!

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! :dance:

Evenin'/mornin Mal. I'd like to share a little update: We just pulled back into the driveway a bit ago from my son's wedding. It was an awesome event in which I was humbled and honored to be his best man. They make an excellent couple, and the event went off without a hitch. We even got to spend some quality time with the grandbaby. Next is planning that trip north so my granddaughter can finally meet my grandmother. Yes sir, life is good!

[bitterclinger84]

Life is good because I just got back from my honeymoon!!

[tha malcontent™]

Life is good because I just got back from my honeymoon!!

Congrats!...

:)

peace...

[JenyEliza]

Life is good .... because I'm still standing, no matter what the hell gets thrown at me! :mrgreen:

[JenyEliza]

Life is also good ... because my ex-husband has been an absolute hero during our current family crisis. He's been at my beck and call to help with the kids. Picking them up, taking them for an evening or weekend whenever they need to get away from the stress of life here....and he's been paying his child support on time, in full and then some. What a HUGE change.

Yes, and life is good because our kids are happy. Happy they have BOTH of us and happy that we've managed somehow to work out a decent workable parenting partnership. They're thrilled that Mom and Dad have ended "The War".

Life is good.

[bitterclinger84]

Life is also good ... because my ex-husband has been an absolute hero during our current family crisis. He's been at my beck and call to help with the kids. Picking them up, taking them for an evening or weekend whenever they need to get away from the stress of life here....and he's been paying his child support on time, in full and then some. What a HUGE change.

Yes, and life is good because our kids are happy. Happy they have BOTH of us and happy that we've managed somehow to work out a decent workable parenting partnership. They're thrilled that Mom and Dad have ended "The War".

Life is good.

Sweet!!

[tha malcontent™]

http://www.associalisticpress.com/10-12-2009-jmk-kdk-2ss.jpg

http://www.associalisticpress.com/10-12-2009-jmk-kdk-1ss.jpg

Blessed... I am.

:)

peace...

[melinda]

mal .... that cannot possibly be your son. Your son is a baby ....

[mryukon]

http://www.associalisticpress.com/10-12-2009-jmk-kdk-2ss.jpg

http://www.associalisticpress.com/10-12-2009-jmk-kdk-1ss.jpg

Blessed... I am.

:)

peace...

Beyond words.

[outfromunder]

http://www.adaptiveaquatics.org/images/adaptivewaterski.jpg

[chichimama]

mal .... that cannot possibly be your son. Your son is a baby ....

That's exactly what I was thinking. :)

[pattyk]

That's exactly what I was thinking. :)

(me too)

[tha malcontent™]

http://www.associalisticpress.com/10-16-2007-kdk-halloween.wav

Like a Blink of the Eye, (2) Years Passed...

:)

peace...

[mryukon]

Know what you mean Mal, my granddaughter will be turning 3 at the end of December. Damn, it's hard to believe my son is at that age much less that I have a grandbaby. :lol:

[tha malcontent™]

Know what you mean Mal, my granddaughter will be turning 3 at the end of December. Damn, it's hard to believe my son is at that age much less that I have a grandbaby. :lol:

Too Heavy for me, Brother...

This is enough for now! ;)

:)

peace...

[melinda]

life is good ... God has blessed us more than we ever deserve.


:hug:

[GuitarCrazyo]

Hey you went down my street lol

And you snapped shots of all my favorite hangouts... I guess Ive been living the good life

[melinda]

my doggie is outside barking at squirrels and birds .... her life is good. :)

[tha malcontent™]

life is good ... God has blessed us more than we ever deserve.


:hug:

Gobble, gobble... ;)

:hug:

:)

peace...