Prayers needed

[dhoward]

The quiet balance of our home has been disrupted by one of the worst possible fates. My 16-year-old daughter. Due to some, uh, deficiencies in her academic career thus far, her mother and I thought it best that she take up residence in my home. Better educational opportunities, a little more structure than she had become accustomed to, yada, yada, yada…. MY GOD! The incessant phone calls, the clothes, the car insurance, THE BOYFRIEND!!! ARRRGH!
Please, my fellow DRNers, keep me in your thoughts and prayers.

Dear Diary, saw some more of my hair on the shower floor today…..

Disclaimer: The preceding rant was an attempt to express my fear in a humorous fashion. I love my daughter very much and hope this arrangement is a good experience for both of us. Now, where’s my prozac…

 

[slo' mo]

Dan,
had to laugh because I'm somewhat in the same boat. Due to academic reasons, No_Mo has lost many of his teen privileges, which in turn seem to put a lot more stress on us. :(
Make you a deal. Keep us in your prayers and we will return in kind.

Ya know, now that I reflect back on DW01, those two seemed to be huddled together a lot that night. Conspiracy? Hmmmmmmmmm :silly:

 

[Okiewan]

MY GOD! The incessant phone calls, the clothes, the car insurance, THE BOYFRIEND!!! ARRRGH!

I feel for ya Dan. I've often considered RIPPING THE DAMN PHONE OFF THE WALL and throwing it out the door. I haven't ruled it out either.

Ring...
Hello?
Is Kristen there?
No.
Where is she?
I don't know.
When will she be home.
I don't know.
Okay.
Click.

5 minutes later

Ring.
Hello?
Is Kristen there?
No. Didn't you just call?
Yes.
Why are you calling again? You just called?
Thought she might be there now, will you take a message?
You're kidding, right?
Click.

5 minutes later, same person

Ring
Hello
Click.

Multiply that times 100 friends. :scream:

 

[dhoward]

It's Ed Zachary like that!
She hasn't been here a week and 97 people I don't even know have my phone number!
"So Dad, when do I get my cell phone"

:eek:

 

[Patman]

So that was you hanging up on me?! :debil:

 

[slo' mo]

:eek:

 

[Senior KX Rider]

I thank god every day that ours were all boys.:p :p

 

[Papakeith]

Okie, you actually answer the phone? I gave up, I'm not quick enough. Besides, it's never for me. I don't think it's ever been allowed to ring more than once before she picks it up.

 

[BSWIFT]

That's funny, my phone never rings while I'm on DRN.;)

 

[biglou]

Being a bachelor has some benefits.

Like ignoring the phone when you don't feel lik etalking to anyone. Being able to wash your air filter in the kitchen sink along with various other bike parts!:D

I get calls for Rachel all the time. Obviously a high schooler. I was taught proper phone manners when I was young. You said (and still say) "May I speak to whoever" When the younguns call for Rachel and say "Is Rachel there?", I just answer their question: "No". "Okay" click. Now, If they were to say "May I speak to Rachel, please". I would inform them that they have the wrong number.

 

[Treejumper]

Come on' Big Lou, we know Racheal is your night time name! Isnt that what Gomer calls you when you both go out on "Ladies" night for free beers?
:D

 

[biglou]

No, no, no. My night time name is Louise!:scream:

 

[oldguy]

Originally posted by BSWIFT
That's funny, my phone never rings while I'm on DRN.;)

Same thing here.

BTW Dan that is revenge for the spell your other daughter put on the kid at DW01;) He talked about her for quite awhile after:silly:
good thing he is still skeered of girls:eek:

 

[XRpredator]

Dang, I'm glad I have ten years to prepare! :eek:

Dan, I got some advice from an old trucker a few years ago. Get yourself a samurai sword, and when the boys come-a -calling, just sit there in your chair, staring at them, sharpening your sword. The youngun should remain a perfect gentleman after witnessing that display.

I'm already practicin'!:p I remember what I was like at that age!:scream:

 

[Senior KX Rider]

Originally posted by XRpredator
I remember what I was like at that age!:scream:

Scary isn't it. :)

 

[CR Swade]

Originally posted by Senior KX Rider
I thank god every day that ours were all boys.:p :p

Ditto here-3 boys. That means I only have to worry about 3 boys behaving instead of a whole school's worth:p

 

[gospeedracer]

Dan, so let me get this straight, you now have 3 teenage girls in your house?! You poor, poor man. Laura sure is cool though. She's more mature than ME! :confused:
I about fell off my chair laughing at DW01 when your wife introduced your other daughter as "the boy crazy one" and not 20 minutes later she was in AJ's trailer introducing herself! :)

Oldguy, you better get used to the girls sniffing around, 'the kid' is quite a cutie. :)

I hear ya Big Lou. We weren't allowed to answer the phone when I was a kid until we could answer it "properly". And girls weren't allowed to call the house to speak to my brother. "Nice girls don't call boys", my Mother would say "if he wanted to talk to you then he would call YOU" then hang up. :scream:
I suppose that's why he's spent most of his adult life trying to make up for the time lost in high school! :p

 

[Treejumper]

I shouldnt of posted that Louise, err i mean Big Lou! I kept picturing that old beer comercial with the ex football players dressed in women's clothing for Ladies night. Only it was you, PapaKeith, and Patman! :eek: I know, my mind is sick! :ugg:

 

[Papakeith]

Chuck, now you're scaring me!:scream:
BTW, how did you know about us?:confused:

 

[bsmith]

I have 2 little girls and don't think I have enough time to get ready:)

As for answering the phone, I love letting the kids get it, half the time it's a telmarketer:p
T-Is Mr or Mrs Smith there?
K-high
T-Mr or Mrs smith please?
K-high, I'm junior
T-Is your Mommy home?
K-I'm junior:)

 

[dhoward]

Originally posted by XRpredator
I remember what I was like at that age!:scream:

Umm, you mean this could be some sort of sick payback?
I'm really in trouble!:eek:

 

[Senior KX Rider]

:) :)

 

[WideOpen]

and my dad tells me he going to trade me in for a girl..................HA!!