LOL!! Appearances (and sound) can be deceiving, but thank you <grin> I'm not nearly that "together" ... I have my good days and my bad days and my horrendous days when everything falls apart and I question my sanity again. I have to keep the bigger picture in mind, my priorities firmly in front of my nose, and I have to look at history and my long-term goals .... or else I feel like I'm running in circles sometimes :-P

It all comes together ... sooner or later, LOL!!!

I know the feeling of missing adult conversation .... and my husband works long hours at the post office and as a union official. I look at what I have sacrificed to do what I do, and how hard i have worked to be able to do this (yes, it's been hard work, still is) .... but then I look at my children and see how they are thriving, and I wouldn't give that up for anything. I have very strong opinions in this area, and I better be careful with my mouth lest I get myself into trouble too quickly. "Some day", perhaps I will return and continue with my career dreams. My mother's death changed all of that for me. But even if "some day" never comes and I look back on my life -- I want to be satisfied with the choices I've made and what I've contributed to the world. If my choices and contributions result in two (or more) happy, well-adjusted, productive women - then I'll be satisfied. If I get to do something for myself in 20 years -- then all the better.

Nancy - I like your signature -- that's an excellent point, and it's very true (speaking from experience).

Marian is down for a quick nap, I have a business card set-up to do, then out the door again (just got back home).