The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 You can always ship him over here Pengy, mind you, he'd miss his Mummy I gave up trips on my own when I had Rosie - small sacrifice, and we enjoy spending time together so it's no hardship. Her Dad has her some weekends, so that help me to have a rest, but I do miss her terribly. Like you, I used to have major problems with my ex (not worth going over) but we get on OK now and he has realised that it doesn't pay to be an eejit. In fact for the last two years, he has joined us for Christmas Day because he has nowhere else to go, he'd like to see Rosie and she wants to be with him. They spend Boxing day together, watching TV at his place. It's worth burying your differences for James' sake; I've gone beyond the bitterness now and Rosie is happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Fantastic that you can put the past behind you for Rosie's sake Clare. She is a very lucky girl. They pick up on any "atmospheres" and it is worrying and upsetting for them. I gave up on solo holidays once my children came along. There is always time for jollies on your own when they are older. Never mind them missing me, I would have missed them too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Some of my favourite times have been rock-pooling with Rosie in Cornwall in our swimmies and fleeces. We are lucky, in that my folks treat us to a holiday in the sun every easter, so we get a good rest and they get to spend time with both of us - we are off to Cyprus again this year - Pops has chosen an hotel with a big pool because Rosie so loves swimming and will be in it all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Some of my favourite times have been rock-pooling with Rosie in Cornwall in our swimmies and fleeces. We are lucky, in that my folks treat us to a holiday in the sun every easter, so we get a good rest and they get to spend time with both of us - we are off to Cyprus again this year - Pops has chosen an hotel with a big pool because Rosie so loves swimming and will be in it all day. Rosie is going to have some wonderful memories, Clare. I'm sure she will take them into account when she chooses your nursing home! Just kidding. No...honestly...you have given her an idyllic childhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 You're too kind. I always worry that I don't have enough time to spend with her. I hope she does remember it when I need spoon-feeding! The other day, she told me that she would be coming to live back home when she had her baby girl so that I could look after it!!!! Dunno where that came from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 my children don't sleep Christmas eve then don't wake up at silly o'clock and hubby and I are sitting up in bed all excited in the dark with no children very frustrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 my children don't sleep Christmas eve then don't wake up at silly o'clock and hubby and I are sitting up in bed all excited in the dark with no children very frustrating In the past when Alexander was little we had to remind him it was Christmas morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Claret it always sound like you & Rosie are doing exciting things together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Claret it always sound like you & Rosie are doing exciting things together. I wish! I don't like to moan, but most days seem like humdrum stuff - getting up.. going to school etc, but we try to get out and about at weekends and go to places we haven't visited before. My National Trust membership helps with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I love Christmas with children Now that mine are older they don't get quite so excitable so we don't have the really early morning's, but you know I kind of miss those . I do think that children are so precious and their childhood is all about giving them great memories, security and loads of love, and whilst I don't think that I was always a great Mum to mine when they were little, too busy juggling the endless demands on my time, I do miss some of the innocence and easy happiness of those days............and it's hard to think that I won't ever get them back . Don't get me wrong, I adore my children and am very proud of the people they're growing into, but I do miss the baby days, and at the time I couldn't wait for them to grow and be less dependent . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I love Christmas with children I do miss the baby days, and at the time I couldn't wait for them to grow and be less dependent . That's so true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 It certainly is I think this will be one of our last years when they do the really childish things. I know they don't really believe in Father Christmas but they do still go along with it, humour silly old mum Harry went on his first trip, without parents, to the cinema with 2 of his friends last Saturday. They were taken and picked up, but it was very odd when he came back and told us what they had done whilst out He was telling us that they had decided that the drinks in the cinema were too expensive so they went to Home Bargains and bought drinks from there. Sensible lads I think I suppose we will adjust what we do to suit the children, but having Dan in the house is like having a big child anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Harry went on his first trip, without parents, to the cinema with 2 of his friends last Saturday. They were taken and picked up, but it was very odd when he came back and told us what they had done whilst out Ooooh, that's a big step isn't it Debs, not much for the children I don't think, but suddenly watching them go off and do things independently of you is so strange at first. We've got a big first this Christmas............the girlfriend . Son is 16, but this is the first "proper" girlfriend, and it feels really strange. Apparently he's bringing her here sometime over the Christmas holidays, first time I'll be allowed to meet her. I guess that dragging out the baby photos is a no no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Oh, go on Kate - you know you want to..... I take it that he's had the birds & bees talk then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Oh, go on Kate - you know you want to..... I take it that he's had the birds & bees talk then Yup . Sadly I think he's possibly better informed than me...........what do the schools teach them these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Dunno Kate, but I'm all fixed to have the talk with Rosie over Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Oh Kate, girlfriends, now that is a biggie Best of luck with the meeting, I'm sure it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 There will be broken hearts then when you go to NZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 There will be broken hearts then when you go to NZ. Oh, I do know, he's already muttering about how he doesn't want to leave her . I do so hope that it's all come to a natural end before then, otherwise things could get complicated Never mind, I'm just worrying about getting through Christmas first, that's as much of a challenge as I can handle right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Dunno Kate, but I'm all fixed to have the talk with Rosie over Christmas. Bless I'll bet she is a 'thats disgusting I will never do that' kind of girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Too right she is Louise - Rosie is a right prude (dunno where she gets that from ) and thinks that boys are disgusting - I am encouraging that line of thinking in the vain hope that it might last when her hormones kick in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
