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Re: Why Can’t I Relax?

Club Penguin Cheats — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:09:39 -0000

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.

Re: Why Can’t I Relax?

Trægulv — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:11:57 -0000

thanks for sharing.

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Jeff Tincher — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:12:08 -0000

thank you for the comment. You're right, that is how my wife will be
known! :-)

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Daisy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:55:13 -0000

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. :)

Re: Why Can’t I Relax?

daddybrain — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:46:45 -0000

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.

Thanks again for submitting!

Peace,

babbo
www.daddybrain.wordpress.com

Re: Why Can’t I Relax?

daddybrain — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:05:45 -0000

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...

Peace,

Joey
www.daddybrain.wordpress.com

Re: Why Can’t I Relax?

Jeff Tincher — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:43:07 -0000

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

Re: Why Can’t I Relax?

daddybrain — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:58:58 -0000

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!

Peace,

babbo
www.daddybrain.wordpress.com

Re: Why Can’t I Relax?

Jeff Tincher — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:10:06 -0000

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!!"

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Elliott - 21st Century Dad — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:57:52 -0000

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.

Re: Why Can’t I Relax?

Jeff Tincher — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:33:06 -0000

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!!

Re: Why Can’t I Relax?

Tyler — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:12:05 -0000

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!