Dear Flaming Tamale:

I just watched your confessional and thought, "Wow!" You are stressed and you're right, you are very young. I'm going to give you what you like....photos. Yes, pictures of my little dwarves to entertain you ...at least a little.

Here's The Princess, The Diva and The Entrpreneur and The Little One...The Chatterbox, Sleepy Dwarf and The Comedian! Then there is me.

It sucks that you can't use your car. I feel your pain. Last Thursay, I was driving 6 of the dwarves to a school football game and I hit Prancer...ok...it was just a deer...not a flying reindeer. Anyway, my wheel alignment is off as well as my brakes. Some idiot was hunting and chased the deer onto the middle of the road...in front of my minivan. He got a free meal or two and I got over $3000.00 in repairs. I have to pay for $1000.00 of it (that I don't have) and a car rental (don't have the cash for that either). What am I doing about it? Writing content to get paid to blog, giving you more work (I apologize) and like Bon Jovi sang years ago....LIVING ON A PRAYER.

It could be worse for you. You could have my life. I live in a beautiful rural community (in the middle of nowhere), unwanted by the locals (I'm Hispanic), surrounded by whiny little dwarves (I have 7 kids). Kind of puts things into perspective, huh?!?!

Actually, I know it sucks for you. I worked for a disorganized organization, except I had the Boss from Hell. I'm glad I lost that job. My kids needed me and I ended up getting more from unemployment (I had to pay 3 different daycare and afterschool programs for all of them)! I know what it's like to be stressed out, but at least you know it is just for a season and not forever.

Here are some suggestions:
1. Sleep in one Saturday morning and party all night with some great friends!
2. Lounge in a bubble bath with some great tunes.
3. Grab a mug of coffee or tea and curl up with a good book.
4. Take a long walk in a park with or without your favorite company.

I hope you feel better soon...



No need to reply. I know you have your hands full!