tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916925864637414081.post7312964099925383595..comments2023-03-31T07:07:05.264-07:00Comments on No Regrets: I said "yes."Nap Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06576022596416170858noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916925864637414081.post-11907916517978279312010-03-12T15:23:47.723-08:002010-03-12T15:23:47.723-08:00Sounds like a fantastic time for Lulu to chip in a...Sounds like a fantastic time for Lulu to chip in and learn a little bit about the reality of little babies and keeping the balls in the air. For a week or so, it should be an adventure for her, rather than an onerous task. <br /><br />I reckon it's also really good for kids getting close to their teen years to realise that there are times when adults can't just do everything required, and that they need help. It makes it easier for them to recognise when they need help and to know it's ok to ask for it when they grow up.<br /><br />Wow, that was a bit serious, wasn't it? But I think you have, without a doubt, done the right thing. I also think it could be a really good week for you and Lulu. :)Arianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17977679825245376111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916925864637414081.post-84990411430118360842010-03-07T12:02:32.235-08:002010-03-07T12:02:32.235-08:00MK - I couldn't agree more. I live in an area...MK - I couldn't agree more. I live in an area with PLENTY of military families who have NO support systems and... truthfully... I say this all of the time... I have no idea how they do it.Nap Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576022596416170858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916925864637414081.post-8730088893800994632010-03-07T06:53:08.234-08:002010-03-07T06:53:08.234-08:00Please note before reading that this is NOT me try...Please note before reading that this is NOT me trying to be mean but just pointing out an alternative that people sometimes over look :) - you know i see how this would be ever so distressing and i think that the choice you made is the one you should of and i commend you for that BUT think about it this way. thank god that he is only going to be gone for a week and is on a "fun" trip AND that you live so close to a support system AKA mom and dad :) Picture this . . . . you live in some faraway state away from your family and lifelong friends, you are about to have a baby and your husband gets deployed to WAR for 6 month to a year . . . not a "fun" relatively "safe" brother bonding trip . . . be glad you have the option to say yes or nomkthomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466541319334628538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916925864637414081.post-24903832011544993592010-03-07T06:53:08.235-08:002010-03-07T06:53:08.235-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.mkthomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466541319334628538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916925864637414081.post-78125569961610723762010-02-24T16:01:18.275-08:002010-02-24T16:01:18.275-08:00You are:
a) Incredibly giving.
b) Also incredib...You are:<br /><br />a) Incredibly giving.<br />b) Also incredibly brave.<br /><br />I just want you to know up front that you are my new hero. That and I hope he has fun!<br /><br />I know July will be crazy, but on the flip side of things, when I was your pre-teen's age, I loved when only one parent was around for a few days. I liked helping out and feeling like I was all grown-up! =PSarah @ BecomingSarah.comhttp://www.becomingsarah.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916925864637414081.post-62408956548708814382010-02-24T12:52:08.751-08:002010-02-24T12:52:08.751-08:00SusieQ - I'm committed to NOT making him feel ...SusieQ - I'm committed to NOT making him feel guilty... that ruins all of the fun. I could not imagine... 3 kids under the age of 3... AND cloth diapers... AND no washer/dryer... yuck!<br /><br />I am extremely blessed to have such wonderful "neighbors." If only I could find someone to take over the middle of the night breastfeeding... hmmm...Nap Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576022596416170858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916925864637414081.post-60177740372555338402010-02-24T12:03:22.648-08:002010-02-24T12:03:22.648-08:00By July, yes, you can. Just think of me, many (MA...By July, yes, you can. Just think of me, many (MANY!) moons ago.. with your mother as a baby, a 1-year old boy and a 2-year old girl.. and their father overseas. Also, add in there we had no washer/dryer, microwave or crockpot.. had to pack up the kids and laundry and go to the community WRINGER washer area to do clothes and then hang them out on the line. And there were a LOT of diapers.. didn't have those plastic thingys yet.. I am positive with the washer/dryer and close by backup you can make it.. cheerfully!!! Don't let him go if you are going to make him feel guilty when he comes home! Just make sure little Miss NoName is at least 6 weeks old when he goes...SusieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198597643958427265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916925864637414081.post-77773412438728704722010-02-24T11:01:45.827-08:002010-02-24T11:01:45.827-08:00Good for you being unselfish and giving! In July,...Good for you being unselfish and giving! In July, I can see...still difficult but doable. I early May, not so much....Mrs. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600668789445329470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8916925864637414081.post-29575526693299152922010-02-24T08:36:50.300-08:002010-02-24T08:36:50.300-08:00All by your little lonesome? I am sure you can ca...All by your little lonesome? I am sure you can call some back up from the neighborhood next to yours! :-)Fairy Grandmothernoreply@blogger.com