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LosferWords ( member #30369) posted at 10:21 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Sending lots of mojo.... and an industrial sized bottle of Calgon. 
Good luck!!
worried_lady ( member #27605) posted at 10:53 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Very brave and thoughtful of you to do this. You might want to schedule a therapy session afterwards to recover or learn to not be so thoughtful.
No really, you will have a blast. Good luck!!
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over it became a butterfly.
sisoon ( Moderator #31240) posted at 11:13 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Well, my first thought was , 'Neat!'
Then I realized neatness in your home environment probably isn't a high priority for you.
So, my second thought is, 'Cool!'
I am wishing you the best.
fBH (me) - on d-day: 66, Married 43, together 45, same sex apDDay - 12/22/2010Recover'd and R'edYou don't have to like your boundaries. You just have to set and enforce them.
Cally60 ( member #23437) posted at 11:45 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
Good grief!
I'd take them on a long hike around the neighborhood, and/or to the children's playground just before they go to bed. The little ones, anyway. On reflection, the older ones will probably behave beautifully at night as long as you stick a screen in front of them... Alas, I've forgotten how to tire out a baby.
It's a gift I'm giving to sis and BIL for their 20 anniversary.
Quite seriously, I think that this is probably the most wonderful anniversary gift that a sister could ever give to the parents of six children.
I take my hat off to you, Purplejacket!
[This message edited by Cally60 at 5:49 PM, July 16th (Wednesday)]
Rebreather ( member #30817) posted at 11:53 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014
I'm so not a praying type, but I might just be able to squeak one out for you!
Me BS
Him WH
2 ddays in '07
Rec'd.
"The cure for the pain, is the pain." -Rumi
FaithFool ( member #20150) posted at 2:00 AM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
I'll be drinking my dinner for you
You're an angel.
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
caregiver9000 ( member #28622) posted at 3:54 AM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
My first response (and still the primary one) is
WHAT IN THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING? 
Of course, reading that it is a gift means that you are indeed an angel and perhaps the very best sibling ever. What a generous and perfectly wonderful thing for you to do.
Now, back to praying and drinking in your honor... 
Me: fortysomething, independent, happy,
XH "Stretch" (and Skew!) ;)
two kids, teens. Old enough I am truly NO CONTACT w/ NPD zebraduck
S 5/2010
D 12/2012
yewtree ( member #16671) posted at 5:31 AM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
Me(BS)45(at the time of D-day)
Divorced 2009, Closing on house Nov 2011 - No longer waiting for the other "she" to drop.
PurpleRose ( member #33129) posted at 7:08 AM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
Please check in when you have time...
Oh who am I kidding. Let us know you are still alive when it's over! LOL!
divorced the Dooosh 8/13
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Dance like nobody is watching,
Text and email like it will be used in court someday...
Kajem ( member #36134) posted at 11:58 AM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
PJ you've got this!!!!
Don't forget to laugh.... It helps keep your sanity in check.
Don't worry about the mess- till the last couple of days. Build those memories with your nieces and nephews - and don't forget to have some fun too.
Can't wait to read about your adventurous week.
K
I trust you is a better compliment than I love you, because you may not trust the person you love, but you can always love the person you trust. - UnknownRelationships are like sharing a book, it doesn't work if you're not on the same page.
NaiveAgain ( member #20849) posted at 3:32 PM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
Wow! Sending positive thoughts and definitely some energy because you will need it!
Good luck (and have fun...it will be a blast, but a tiring blast!)
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.
Newlease ( member #7767) posted at 4:27 PM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
Sending strength and peace (maybe when you get them all to sleep). My 3 grandchildren, ages 12, 6, and 5, wear me out for just one overnight!
Please send us an update when your ordeal, I mean adventure, is over!
NL
Even if you can't control the world around you, you are still the master of your own soul.
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 6:03 PM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
OH PJ have FUN!!!!!
The only thing better than your own kids, are your sisters. Trust me.
The older ones should be able to lend a hand to the younger ones. Make sure you have lots and lots of fun activities planned. Keep em busy. Lots easier to manage than bored kids. That's when they fight, bicker, and get into trouble.
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
lynnm1947 ( member #15300) posted at 6:48 PM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
Rather you than me! You're a better man than I am, Charlie Brown! Good luck.
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
still2suspicious ( member #31722) posted at 9:42 PM on Thursday, July 17th, 2014
pj- you are in my neck of the woods. You can always call me to bring in reinforcements!!
Lots to do here (minus the traffic jams) and you picked a great time to be here. The weather is perfect (at least for now)
Me: BSHim: WHDDay: LTEA Every storm runs out of rain - Gary Allen
D final 2/23
Tawnee1969 ( member #12358) posted at 12:32 AM on Friday, July 18th, 2014
Strength be with you
Camping in the lounge
movie day/night
water games
lots of walks
board games
have fun!
Is the f*cking you're getting, worth the f*cking you're getting?
purplejacket4 (original poster member #34262) posted at 4:12 PM on Monday, July 21st, 2014
I survived! And so did the kids!
The 14 year old nephew and 11 year old niece were studs!
No one starved and occasionally someone ate a carrot or snap pea.
My secret is take them all on a two hour afternoon hike everyday. It tires everyone out and all kids sans the bigs were out by 9:00!
Thanks you guys for your thoughts!
Me: BS 50
Her: FWS 53 (both family med MDs; together 23 years)
OW: who cares (PhD)
Dday: 10/11: 11/11 TT for months; NC 8/12
Limboconsiliationish
"band aids don't fix bullet holes" Taylor Swift
I NEVER mind medical ???
sisoon ( Moderator #31240) posted at 6:07 PM on Monday, July 21st, 2014
Congratulations!
I've always thought a sense of humor enhances creativity....
It sounds like you've set yourself up to be a great aunt, something every kid could use but few have.
fBH (me) - on d-day: 66, Married 43, together 45, same sex apDDay - 12/22/2010Recover'd and R'edYou don't have to like your boundaries. You just have to set and enforce them.
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 6:18 PM on Monday, July 21st, 2014
I'm late to the party but Darlin...you dont need prayer, you need a crocodile wrangler, an exorcist, and a boatload of duct tape.
ETA:
Congrats on surviving! You are indeed the cool aunt!! 
[This message edited by GabyBaby at 12:19 PM, July 21st (Monday)]
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
norabird ( member #42092) posted at 7:28 PM on Monday, July 21st, 2014
Sounds so fun! What a nice bonding time for you all.
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