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New Beginnings :
Making Good on a NB Promise

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 Weatherly (original poster member #18222) posted at 2:16 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Ex spent all his time telling the boys and I EVERYTHING we wanted was too expensive. We only had money for things he wanted.

After he left, the kids wanted to go to Niagara Falls, but, it was just not manageable, I told them I wanted to take them, but, I couldn't, but, I was going to take them. I promised them.

So, I've spent years throwing dollar bills and change into a jar. The kids didn't bring it up anymore. I counted it all out recently.

I have enough for a rental car, the gas, food, a hotel, and a few of the touristy things. I told Aussie he may wanna take a couple vacation days. We're spending Labor Day weekend in Niagara.

The kids are ecstatic, they said "mom, you promised and we're going!" I'm pretty excited about it too.

Me-33 ,Two boys, 13 and 14

It will all be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end

Happily remarried to a wonderful man (Aussie). I think I found the right guy and the right finger this time.

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Williesmom ( member #22870) posted at 2:20 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Very cool. It's a fun place for kids.

You can stuff your sorries in a sack, mister. -George Costanza
There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women. - Madeleine Albright

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inconnu ( member #24518) posted at 2:30 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

that is way cool!

There is no joy without gratitude. - Brené Brown

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kernel ( member #27035) posted at 2:35 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

That is awesome! I hope you all have a ton of fun and don't forget to take lots of pics!

"On particularly rough days when I'm sure I can't possibly endure, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100% and that's pretty good."

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persevere ( member #31468) posted at 2:41 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Awesome Weatherly! Enjoy!!!

DDay:2011
Status: D 2011
Remarried to a kind and wonderful man - 2017

Above all, be the heroine, not the victim. - Nora Ephron

It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
- J. K.

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devistatedmom ( member #24961) posted at 2:43 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Fantastic Weatherly! I wish I had the time to drive down and meet you!

One warning...I happen to know Slo-Pitch Provincial Championships are going on down there this weekend...so watch out for those in baseball gear!

If you can afford it and have time, do the maid of the mist. It's a boatride under the falls. The kids will never forget it. Also, the wax museum will have lots of figures of people they would know.

Enjoy!!

BS(me) 46, Two wonderful teens.
He is no longer my best friend. Repeat until it sticks.

WH says marriage is over: May 15, 2009.
EA#2 July 20, 2009. Legally sep: Aug 16, 2009. DIVORCED!!!! Signed Nov 23, final Dec 24, 2010, adultery listed.

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wildbananas ( member #10552) posted at 4:29 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

That's awesome, Weatherly! I hope you and your boys (and Aussie, if he goes) have a great time!

Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light. ~ Yogi Bhajan

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hexed ( member #19258) posted at 4:49 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

that is so cool. good for you!!! you are the best mom

But that's just a lot of water
Underneath a bridge I burned
And there's no use in backtracking
Around corners I have turned

“Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves - regret for the past and fear of the future.” -foulton oursler

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exhausted lady ( member #30217) posted at 9:17 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Way to go, Weatherly. You just showed your kids that saving money (without being a tightwad miser) is a GOOD thing, and that you follow through. Good for you!

And....have a blast!

Sometimes the hardest part of finally seeing through someone is accepting what you see...

God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to
change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me.
-Reinhold Neibuhr

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Bluebird26 ( member #36445) posted at 10:35 AM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Wow that's cool. Hope you and your kids make some wonderful memories there.

Me: BW

Best thing I gained in my divorce - my freedom.

Life's good.

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NaiveAgain ( member #20849) posted at 12:06 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Aaawwww...that is awesome! It is so beautiful there...take lots of pictures!

Original WS D-Day July 10, 2008. Kept lying, he is gone.
New WS (2 EA's, no PA) 12-3-13
If you don't like where you are, then change it. You are not a tree.

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 Weatherly (original poster member #18222) posted at 12:16 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

If you can afford it and have time, do the maid of the mist.

Already got the tickets, I saved enough for a good trip. We got some package deal, Maid of the Mist, Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara's Fury, and White Water Walk.

Me-33 ,Two boys, 13 and 14

It will all be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end

Happily remarried to a wonderful man (Aussie). I think I found the right guy and the right finger this time.

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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 12:49 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Just fantastic, Weatherly. Hope you all have a fabulous time!

You can call me NIK

And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane

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She11ybeanz ( member #27457) posted at 1:46 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

That's awesome momma! I need to try this! I'm always scraping by but a little goes a long way!

Have a blast!! Take lots of pics!

"Sometimes your knight in shining armor ...is just a douchebag in tin foil!!"

ME - BW - 35
HIM - XWH - 39
D day: November 15th, 2009
Married: 5 Years, together 8
Divorced: December 13th, 2010
New Beginning: Piper/8-3-12

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FaithFool ( member #20150) posted at 1:50 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

I forgot you need a passport, but if you have one, take a drive over to Niagara-on-the-Lake. It's so pretty.

Maid of the Mist will blow your mind.

DDay: June 15, 2008
Mistakenly married Mr. Superfreak
20 years of OWs, WTF?
Divorced Dec 26, 2011
"Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget
to sing in the lifeboats". -- Voltaire

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SBB ( member #35229) posted at 2:31 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

I love this mamma. LOVE.

I may have reached a point where I'd piss on him if he was on fire.... eventually!!

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devistatedmom ( member #24961) posted at 2:34 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Faithfool..isn't it funny, I just assumed she meant the Canadian side! The American side of Niagara Falls isn't as built up as it should be, with this natural wonder. Never even occured to me she might not be on the Canadian side.

BS(me) 46, Two wonderful teens.
He is no longer my best friend. Repeat until it sticks.

WH says marriage is over: May 15, 2009.
EA#2 July 20, 2009. Legally sep: Aug 16, 2009. DIVORCED!!!! Signed Nov 23, final Dec 24, 2010, adultery listed.

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ajsmom ( member #17460) posted at 2:44 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

You rock, Weatherly.

AJ's MOM

Fidelity isn't a feeling...it's a choice.

"Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always." - Albert Schweitzer
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One AMAZING DS - 34

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Newlease ( member #7767) posted at 3:22 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Good for you! You did it Mama!

NL

Even if you can't control the world around you, you are still the master of your own soul.

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Lola2kids ( member #32789) posted at 4:11 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Me too, DM. I just assumed the Canadian side.

And with the attractions you have mentioned Weatherly it's definately the Canadian side. I did the same package with ex when his aunt visited from Europe.

Maid of the Mist is a blast and the White Water Walk was a little scary for me since the water level was pretty high.

Clifton Hill has a ferris wheel that goes so high it overlooks the falls. It was fantastic at night as well.

Have a great time Weatherly!!!

ETA: Prepare to get wet!!! All of those attractions are potential soakers.

[This message edited by Lola2kids at 10:13 AM, August 29th (Thursday)]

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Kids: twins DD(11)
D-Day April 18, 2011
Him:out Sept. 11, 2011
He moved an ocean away June 27, 2014.
"They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder but I am growing more and more fond of his absence"

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