A bit of a rant...

[pomtzu]

Ugh - I can relate in a way. I lived alone for a lot of years after my ex and I separated, and now that I sold my house to son and DIL (and I stayed with it as part of the agreement), there is always someone here. Not that we don't get along, because we do, but I miss my space. It's nice to have someone here, especially if an emergency would arise, and it has , and I really wouldn't want to be entirely alone anymore, but I really look forward to them leaving for work each morning so that I have that "just me" time. I know that must sound crazy to some people, but when you get used to a certain routine and way of life, then it's not always easy to adjust to a new way. It's been 5 years and I'm still adjusting.

Hang in there Maggie - just a few more weeks!

[Bengalz]

You are a very tolerant hostess Thankfully it is only 3 more weeks; otherwise I would suggest putting some rules down - if only for the sake of your sanity

Sidebar: Pinot will be so happy to have just her mommy and daddy back

[sasvermont]

Well, I have had guests that created such horror too. We have all had them. Just remember to never do that again.

Hold your breath for another few weekends and then it will be all over. It will probably take you years to get over this event. The cigarette smell alone, will be hard to get rid of totally.

So what are you going to say the next time someone asks for help? Have the name of a really good health aid/agency available for him/her!

You will go to heaven for being such a good person. The pain will ease eventually. I promise!

You will have your life back soon!

[Pinot's Mom]

Thank you all....calming breaths....

[chocolatepuppy]

I don't know how you do it. I would have thrown them out by now or made them WANT to leave. It won't be much longer.

[momcat]

Even though Mike and I live together we do respect each other's privacy and preferences. Maggie, having met you and Coop I know what wonderful people you both are. You were there to help when it was needed. You're in countdown now.

Lovies to Pinot

[Catty1]

A friend of mine gave me this quote but I have no idea who first said it: "It is the duty of the host to make the guest feel at home, and the duty of the guest to remember he ISN'T."

Countdown mode...it'll be here sooner than you think!