Hello! Catherine England Schleunes here from Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Your right. I remember my mother telling me, "I hope you have a kid just like you when you grow up!" She would get so frustrated with me.

My dad always had a way of straightening us out. He would throw us in the pool or chase us with the hose. I remember one time my little sister was throwing a temper tantrum. She was in her robe and big pink fuzzy slippers. He picked her up and threw her in the pool! Otherwise all he had to do was give us "The Look!" When you saw that look you knew you were in trouble. You straightened up right away!

Well, I see it's time to change my avatar to one where I don't look old enough to be a grandparent    .

OK, I am 50 this year, and to tell the truth, I'm quote excited about it. I used to think 50 was old, but of course, I don't any more.

I have two boys 17 and 19, really good boys too. They are still at home, one at school, one saving for college. They love their grandma, sadly the other grandparents are gone.

My mum had alzheimer's for eight years before her demise, sad, sad way for a good woman to go.

Peter, a great-granddad     , I didn't know that. Someone must have started young,

(Peter, a great-granddad     , I didn't know that. Someone must have started young,)  HA HA HA HA That smiley kills me!

Don't worry Sue. I am not far behind you. I turned 48 in April. I am just lucky enough to have a baby face and my grandmother's genes. Her hair never really got completely gray. I am just gray at the temples and scattered throughout. The Scottish red highlights hide it all! When I turn 50 I want a huge party. I still don't feel 48, well the body does but not the soul!

Do your boys want to meet a 16 year old girl? She is not really into boys! Just music, anime & Criss Angel (Yuck) although he is good at what he does.

Which means Ron should be moderated out! LOL!

Welcome Catherine! As you can see we are all a bit nuts but fairly harmless.