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[des1954]

She's a stubborn, pig-headed ol'battle axe....here I am moaning about mowing grass....she was in the garage today, hobbling around WITHOUT her crutches, trying to straighten things up!!! Her knee is pretty swollen today...CANT IMAGINE WHY!!!

I really think she just likes to OUT-MAN me!!!

All is normal on the BDR front, then!! Tell her "hi" for me. Now, kwitcha byatchin & go get an ice pack for Gina's knee!!

 

[We4mickey]

Glad to hear your doing well Carol.

We are leaving for the cottage up north on Wednesday and DH went to the Dr. today and has pneumonia. Go figure! I guess I'll be doing the driving so he can relax and try to breathe.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Oh Goodness! I hope he feels better and can enjoy the trip! I wish him the best!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

I think we have 2 useless chit chat threads now. I think I should put this in this one.....

I have a parenting question.

Do I coddle my children too much??????? Actually, that's not a real question, I already know the answer. Anyway...

My oldest DD is on a mission trip. She really doesn't like being away from home and only has a few friends that she will actually sleep over with. This trip is a week long, but it is local. I thought it would be a good way for her to give of herself, have the experience, but still be close to mom and dad. Plus, I sing for them on Thursday, Scott cooks for them on Friday. I did a hike with them on Sunday. Monday night I went and picked her up so she could sleep at home. Last night I slept out there with her (on a concrete floor~now that was restfull!), with the "deal" that she would tough it out the rest of the week. Well, she isn't feeling so tough and really wants to be done with the whole thing. I think she is working WAY more than she expected.

I really want her to be bold here, but I also don't want to turn her off to public service by forcing the issue either! I think this will be good for her. Teach her to stand on her own feet and know that life isn't always cushy.

What should I do???????

 

[ntsammy5]

Keep doing just what you're doing - it'll work out.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Keep doing just what you're doing - it'll work out.

You think so? I hope I'm doing the right thing. She is texting me like crazy saying how much she hates it. She might be mad at me, but I think she'll be proud of herself later.



BTW, how was your camping trip???

 

[2goofycampers]

Tell her how proud she will be of herself when she fulfills her commitment will be better than the feeling of coming home early and someday saying "I wish I had done that".

 

[g8trmom1]

I think we have 2 useless chit chat threads now. I think I should put this in this one.....

I have a parenting question.

Do I coddle my children too much??????? Actually, that's not a real question, I already know the answer. Anyway...

My oldest DD is on a mission trip. She really doesn't like being away from home and only has a few friends that she will actually sleep over with. This trip is a week long, but it is local. I thought it would be a good way for her to give of herself, have the experience, but still be close to mom and dad. Plus, I sing for them on Thursday, Scott cooks for them on Friday. I did a hike with them on Sunday. Monday night I went and picked her up so she could sleep at home. Last night I slept out there with her (on a concrete floor~now that was restfull!), with the "deal" that she would tough it out the rest of the week. Well, she isn't feeling so tough and really wants to be done with the whole thing. I think she is working WAY more than she expected.

I really want her to be bold here, but I also don't want to turn her off to public service by forcing the issue either! I think this will be good for her. Teach her to stand on her own feet and know that life isn't always cushy.

What should I do???????

I think that the first time at doing this is probably the hardest and once she gets through it she' ll realize it wasn't bad and will want to do it again. I think it's great that you and Scott have been there for her. So many kids don't have that and that's why they get into trouble, kwim?

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Tell her how proud she will be of herself when she fulfills her commitment will be better than the feeling of coming home early and someday saying "I wish I had done that".

I think that the first time at doing this is probably the hardest and once she gets through it she' ll realize it wasn't bad and will want to do it again. I think it's great that you and Scott have been there for her. So many kids don't have that and that's why they get into trouble, kwim?

You are both so right! Thank you! I guess it shows that this is my first time with her gone too. I can be every bit as big a baby as my kids!

 

[VACAMPER]

Ami, hang in there. One day she'll be glad she did it. As a mother its hard to let them go. I haven't let my DD12 join our youth group yet because they go to Granada. She's dying to join though and i think the trips coming up next summer so i might as well get over it. On the other hand my DD wouldn't even miss me. She'll stay anywhere.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Ami, hang in there. One day she'll be glad she did it. As a mother its hard to let them go. I haven't let my DD12 join our youth group yet because they go to Granada. She's dying to join though and i think the trips coming up next summer so i might as well get over it. On the other hand my DD wouldn't even miss me. She'll stay anywhere.

She needs to come up and do this one! Despite Meija's issues, it really is a wonderful experience for the kids! Sometimes I cook on Tuesday nights and all the kids are tired, whinning, blah blah....but by Thursday...something changes in them. They are a tighter group and obviously more aware and sensitive. I really hope Meija makes it to Thursday!

 

[ntsammy5]

BTW, how was your camping trip???

Very relaxing. I'll post something on John's site and put a link here.

 

[terri01p]

You think so? I hope I'm doing the right thing. She is texting me like crazy saying how much she hates it. She might be mad at me, but I think she'll be proud of herself later.



BTW, how was your camping trip???

Oh Ami been there and done that, my dd did the same thing, I thought that was the longest week of my life and after it was all said and done " she said she had a great time " ...geez stress

 

[ntsammy5]

I just watched a 5er pull about 1/2 mile onto the entrance ramp of I-190 - THE WRONG WAY. No one hurt (yet) but the police look like they're ready to start hurting someone! The idiot is having a real hard time backing it up now. My entertainment for the day.

 

[seabee]

She needs to come up and do this one! Despite Meija's issues, it really is a wonderful experience for the kids! Sometimes I cook on Tuesday nights and all the kids are tired, whinning, blah blah....but by Thursday...something changes in them. They are a tighter group and obviously more aware and sensitive. I really hope Meija makes it to Thursday!

I always tell my DD that she needs to finish out her commitment, and if she doesn't ever want to do it again that is fine. But she needs to finish what she started. It is hard, I always feel bad making her do something she doesn't want to, and is nervous about. It really pulls at the heartstrings, but you gotta stay strong. You are doing the best thing for her because she is learning to keep her word. If you allow her to back out, she will back out of everything when it is hard, or not as enjoyable. Hang in there Ami, the end of the week is in sight. Besides, just keep reminding her that she will see you through out the week. She will be ok, and like you said, may actually enjoy herself by the end of the week. Good luck!!

 

[clkelley]

I agree, make her stick it out!!

Hi seabee. Haven't seen you on in a few days!! How is DH doing??

 

[seabee]

He's doing great, thanks for asking. We go see the doc. on the 1st to see when we will be attacking the right side. Hopefully sooner rather than later, we have a trip to WDW in Oct.

I know, I haven't been around much. It has been nuts around here. Summer is busy for me because everyone has weddings and it's senior picture season. I have photos coming out my wazoo!! I have been trying to get them all done before our camping trip to Rangely, ME. We leave Thursday, and come back Monday. Actually, I will be working-I'm photographing a wedding up there, but we are bringing the camper and thought we would make a trip out of it. It's a nice area, nothing to do but relax and fish. Just what we(or I) need right now. I will post a pic of our site, we are staying at Cathedral Pines Campground in Eustis, ME. I have been popping in from time to time to check up on you all!

 

[Gatordad]

Tell him to keep up the good fight.

 

[VACAMPER]

Have fun on your trip! We've missed you around here.

 

[Us3]

Have fun on your trip Nicole!