Oy Vey

WTF. FML. Pretty much sums up how I feel today. Or yesterday. Whatever. I mean, how did my life come to three letters? How did I get to be a single mom again? Actually, when was I ever NOT a single mom? Sheesh! I think it's easier just never getting married!

I'd love to support my gay friends in fighting for same-sex marriage... but I just can't. Why the hell would ANYONE want to get married??? Have they lost their minds? Do they know what they're in for? Why can't they just stay in love, have fun, and let it roll? Good gravy! Don't they know that piece of paper is like the gate to hell? Run Forrest! Run! I mean... you can buy the bling, share a household... but keep your shit separate! Don't get all crazy people!

I have this new friend, Ben. He's from Indiana. What a life. He travels to all these exotic places... he's never been married, he has a great job, gets to just pick up and go whenever he wants. I'm totally jealous. As my fingers flutter across my dusty keyboard, he's packing up for China. Can you spell J.E.A.L.O.U.S.? What a life! All his pictures are of gorgeous islands, beautiful deserts, and remote locales that you've never dreamed of. He can just pick up and go - nobody to tell him he's got other obligations to take care of. Wonderful.

Now, I wouldn't trade my kids for the world. My friend Ben is missing out on the greatest thing in the universe as far as I'm concerned. The love of my children has been the greatest reward I've ever received. But on those days where everyone has the stomach flu and I've run out of barf buckets, or everyone is fighting and my migraine is pounding... I just want to call Ben and tell him to grab me a passport and take me away.

Have I mentioned Mr. Ben is easy on the eyes??? LOL. Just kidding friends. Mr. Ben is unattached and is that way for a reason. He is my PLATONIC friend. My sarcastic, witty friend that I have an easy, casual relationship with. One that I gain a better understanding of men with. Pffft. Yeah right. I don't think I really WANT a better understanding of men. I just want a maid and a masseuse at this point in my life...