Wow...I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. I can see where that would make you more uptight about your kids. I certainly get stressed out but for other reasons....mainly because I'm more like my parents than I care to admit. I also worry a lot about "what might happen" and it drives me crazy sometimes!
I can't say how I'll react when I have two kids to watch over...oh boy!
Tinch72
· 1 year ago
Tyler, thanks for the comments! Yes, I know that the loss of my sister is a huge reason why I'm so stressed and think the worst "might happen".
As for two kids, you will do fine! My kids will be 4 and 2 in Oct/Aug and we have our tense times where they argue and do the sibling rivalry, but then they are best friends too!! I'm glad we had them 22 months apart. My wife is 1 out of 5 children that are like 6-7 years apart from oldest to youngest. They are all very close now!
Good luck to you and your wife!!
Elliott - 21st Century Dad
· 1 year ago
Wow! Wasn't expecting that after I hit "Continue Reading." It hit me like a ton of bricks, but it didn't bring me down. I admire the strength it takes to publicly express yourself and your feelings like that.
Sometimes I stress out. Sometimes I can let it go. Kids are pretty durable. My daughter is nearing her first birthday, so learning to walk is high on her list. I used to cringe when I saw her come crashing down on the hardwood floor, knees first. I know if my knees met the floor like that, I'd be in pretty bad shape. But she's OK. She gets right back up and tries again.
Tinch72
· 1 year ago
Thanks! Yes, it felt good to publicly share my story of my sister.
As for kids, I do agree that they are durable, especially when they are young -- like 1-3 yrs old. My daughter who will be two in August loves to jump up and down. One time she
ANd speaking of durable, last weekend I was out running errands and my little girl was trying to pet our cat on the kitchen chair. It's wooded, the back has rungs, and her little hand and arm got stuck and she pulled the chair down on top of her. It smacked her on the forehead and ended up landing on her neck. My wife freaked because she started to choke. I would have done the same. But you know what?? My daughter NEVER got a bruise that lasted more than a few hours! No bump. No nothing. Can you say, "Brickhouse! She's mighty mighty!!"
daddybrain
· 1 year ago
Thanks for submitting to Tops in Pops!
This is the kind of post I am so grateful to receive. It would be my pleasure to include it in next month's blog carnival. I am right there with you... STRESSED!
thanks for the comment. I'll be checking out your blog in more depth as well! Adding to my blogroll as well! can you do the same? thx
daddybrain
· 1 year ago
Sure I can, no problem.
I also wanted to comment further about this post. Specifically about what you said about Jennifer. I'd like to start by thanking you for sharing. I also have a pretty strong fear of loss concerning my kids and my wife. It sometimes causes me to be defensive towards the people I love the most, trying to protect myself from loss.
Sounds like you're doing the same thing as I am. Facing the fear. There's a saying, "what we fear we create," which is a very powerful reminder to do my best to let go...
Tops in Pops will go live tomorrow morning. You are the editor's pick. Just wanted to let you know that your Web site is coming up funny (formatting issues) on Internet Explorer. Not sure if it's my computer, or something with the host.
Your sister was lucky to have you, too. I believe your kiddos will grow up to understand that you were protective because you loved them and worried about them. Oh, yes, and Mom will be the "cool" parent. :)
Tinch72
· 1 year ago
thank you for the comment. You're right, that is how my wife will be known! :-)
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I can't say how I'll react when I have two kids to watch over...oh boy!
is a huge reason why I'm so stressed and think the worst "might happen".
As for two kids, you will do fine! My kids will be 4 and 2 in Oct/Aug
and we have our tense times where they argue and do the sibling rivalry,
but then they are best friends too!! I'm glad we had them 22 months
apart. My wife is 1 out of 5 children that are like 6-7 years apart
from oldest to youngest. They are all very close now!
Good luck to you and your wife!!
Sometimes I stress out. Sometimes I can let it go. Kids are pretty durable. My daughter is nearing her first birthday, so learning to walk is high on her list. I used to cringe when I saw her come crashing down on the hardwood floor, knees first. I know if my knees met the floor like that, I'd be in pretty bad shape. But she's OK. She gets right back up and tries again.
As for kids, I do agree that they are durable, especially when they are
young -- like 1-3 yrs old. My daughter who will be two in August loves
to jump up and down. One time she
ANd speaking of durable, last weekend I was out running errands and my
little girl was trying to pet our cat on the kitchen chair. It's wooded,
the back has rungs, and her little hand and arm got stuck and she pulled
the chair down on top of her. It smacked her on the forehead and ended
up landing on her neck. My wife freaked because she started to choke.
I would have done the same. But you know what?? My daughter NEVER got a
bruise that lasted more than a few hours! No bump. No nothing. Can you
say, "Brickhouse! She's mighty mighty!!"
This is the kind of post I am so grateful to receive. It would be my pleasure to include it in next month's blog carnival. I am right there with you... STRESSED!
Peace,
babbo
www.daddybrain.wordpress.com
well! Adding to my blogroll as well! can you do the same? thx
I also wanted to comment further about this post. Specifically about what you said about Jennifer. I'd like to start by thanking you for sharing. I also have a pretty strong fear of loss concerning my kids and my wife. It sometimes causes me to be defensive towards the people I love the most, trying to protect myself from loss.
Sounds like you're doing the same thing as I am. Facing the fear. There's a saying, "what we fear we create," which is a very powerful reminder to do my best to let go...
Peace,
Joey
www.daddybrain.wordpress.com
Thanks again for submitting!
Peace,
babbo
www.daddybrain.wordpress.com
known! :-)