tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post4877031860122213755..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: what works best for the team?The Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-16177518637927034672010-04-19T19:19:48.029-05:002010-04-19T19:19:48.029-05:00How many mothers growl at their children?
*sheepi...How many mothers growl at their children?<br /><br />*sheepishly raises hand*<br /><br />Put me down for one.Sarah Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-7462095741218925282010-04-12T21:40:27.066-05:002010-04-12T21:40:27.066-05:00I am a SAHM and always feel like everything has to...I am a SAHM and always feel like everything has to be just so around our house. It doesn't seem fair. I have growled at my kids too, don't feel bad.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14693422684928403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-85365949818817132882010-04-12T20:44:28.898-05:002010-04-12T20:44:28.898-05:00Motherhood is the hardest job in the world. Charl...Motherhood is the hardest job in the world. Charlie is great at it Amen! You are a great team!<br />I think that you are doing a great job---both of you.MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-78880914004589212222010-04-12T13:39:53.480-05:002010-04-12T13:39:53.480-05:00We all love Charlie! And in case you forgot - not...We all love Charlie! And in case you forgot - not all dad's can or will do what Charlie does! Derrick is awesome - but couldn't do the job - mainly for lack of interest. He loves 'em and is definitely my 50% co-parent - but has absolutely no desire to be the primary care-giver. I totally admire Charlie's interest and ability on the home front!<br /><br />Yours - jessicajessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16316464685609805737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-39251329695186312692010-04-11T21:57:41.928-05:002010-04-11T21:57:41.928-05:00Jen
I read your blog ALL the time and LOVE IT!!! ...Jen<br />I read your blog ALL the time and LOVE IT!!! I never expected to be a single mom, but 2.5 years ago my ex decided he "fell outta love". So here I am. My ex has seen our daughter a total of 1 HOUR in the past 2 YEARS!! People say that my expectations are too high, but when I see men like Charlie.....that reassures me that my expectations ARE NOT too high. Charlie is the kind of dad I want for my daughter. Thank you, both of you for reassuring me that wonderful men are still out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-10528075510712529452010-04-11T19:00:38.976-05:002010-04-11T19:00:38.976-05:00I like that Henry is still dressed as Buzz Lightye...I like that Henry is still dressed as Buzz Lightyear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-2398661237743175552010-04-11T16:52:38.409-05:002010-04-11T16:52:38.409-05:00I know you didn't ask for our opinions, but.. ...I know you didn't ask for our opinions, but.. Having read, time and time again about how much you want to be home with your children and don't want to miss any part of their growing up-which is TOTALLY understandable... we also see your frustration. Often. This is not a criticism- I see a lot of that in how *I* was as a mom to young children.<br />Charlie has the patience to be that parent who is home with the children. You have this amazing job- which you are obviously very good at, or you wouldn't be getting the offers you continue to receive.<br />It appears you want the best of both worlds.. keeping your awesome job, but being able to be home with the kids, as well. And I think you've been VERY fortunate to have had that (or close to it, unless I am mistaken) the past few years. But the time has come when a decision must be made, and when you consider the stability and security of your position in an uncertain world, it seems to be a no brainer. You have the opportunity to provide well for your family.<br />Jen, it's easy for me to sit here and type my 2 cents, but it's your life and your family.<br />I wish you well, and peace in the decisions you need to make. <br />BIG hugs<br />Annieannie w.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11529697547691071065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-49637418197146743222010-04-11T16:26:04.747-05:002010-04-11T16:26:04.747-05:00Okay I have no advice and just want to let you kno...Okay I have no advice and just want to let you know that I hope it's helpful to get these things out via posts! I am happy to "listen" even if at this point . . . I got nothin.<br /><br />BUT! I wanted to show you this song from TMBG that is AWESOME at teaching shapes! "Nonagon"<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5ohtlewREIBlackOrchidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-4635361146393485412010-04-11T12:12:52.887-05:002010-04-11T12:12:52.887-05:00I have loved reading your blog for such a long tim...I have loved reading your blog for such a long time now and very rarely comment, but after reading today's post, I want to let you know I think you have come to a great point in your decision making. My husband also stays home. It is just best for us. I think God knows who to put together to make the best team and you guys definitely are one. It's obvious you love your children and are there for them totally and unconditionally. They are well-adjusted and very smart and have total commitment from both parents. In my humble opinion, I say "stop worrying and go for it!" You are wasting your life worrying when you have so much to love and enjoy. Work, be the best mom you can be, let dad be who he is and be thankful that God has blessed your family with a husband and wife team that most people would die for and four amazingly beautiful children. Just as today you have a choice, so will there be a million more choices in the future and you and Charlie will make them in the best interest of your family. You know what you want...it's obvious. I, for one, will be looking forward to reading about what amazing adventures the Tripps will have in Virgina.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296959093929880406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-9146666923634653042010-04-11T11:18:01.636-05:002010-04-11T11:18:01.636-05:00It's the same exact way in our house. I lande...It's the same exact way in our house. I landed a job last August and the company needed me immediately - not in September when I wanted to start. My kids had been having a perfectly fine summer with me (and my DH who works at home and is always around) but once I went to work he kicked it into high gear. Water parks, bowling, mini golf, regular golf, trips to the beach - all things I would never attempt by myself unless I had planned it out like the invasion of Iraq. He did it all and they all had a great time. <br /><br />It doesn't really matter which one of you is with them. In fact, I would make the argument that having a loving male presence who can do all the things mom can do is pretty darn great. They aren't going to grow up and say "Dad loved us better because he was home and mom went out to an office to work" they are going to say "we had an awesome childhood because our parents worked together to raise us and they were good at different things and capitalized on those differences".<br /><br />At least, that's what I hope they say!twinglesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-84755779553898736522010-04-11T11:07:20.654-05:002010-04-11T11:07:20.654-05:00I never knew how task oriented I was until I becam...I never knew how task oriented I was until I became a mother. Then I realized that I really did want everything ot be just so and it drove me absolutely CRAZY to let housework go unfinished.<br /><br />I am glad that I changed that about myself. My house is not nearly as clean now as it was when my kids were little. But I don't regret a minute of my life as a stay at home mom. Someday there will be no sports equipment in the dining room, no flips flops strewn around the house. And that day is coming all too soon.<br /><br />HOWEVER, I have never had the earning potential that my husband has. And it doesn't sound like I have the earning potential that you have. For OUR family, it was just right that I was the stay at home parent and I knew that to enjoy that and enjoy my children, I needed to lower my standards when it came to keeping my house. (Now it appears my standards are so low, they've been buried beneath a litter of dust bunnies.)<br />And I really have enjoyed the last 18 1/2 years - so very much.<br /><br />But if it's right for YOUR family that Charlie is the stay at home parent while you have a career - go for it. It doesn't mean you are less of a mother. You will still give everything you have to being a mother but you will also have the fulfillment of a career that brings you a lot of satisfaction. There's not a thing wrong with that. Your kids will see many examples of the "traditional" male/female roles. You could give them an up close view of another way for a family to be successful by showing them that moms and dads can do both.HWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260566913424446132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-80628231298354369092010-04-11T10:08:01.900-05:002010-04-11T10:08:01.900-05:00This is perhaps completely off topic, but I love t...This is perhaps completely off topic, but I love that in the one picture, Henry is wearing a Bud Lightyear costume. *laughs* Your kids are such kids!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02570052669027349279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-73184383276995213102010-04-11T08:39:09.196-05:002010-04-11T08:39:09.196-05:00I think Charlie is the perfect man for the job. R...I think Charlie is the perfect man for the job. Remember, Jen, that they are going to school full time in just a couple months and only their teacher will have to deal with them all day long.<br /><br />If it makes you feel any better, I was mopping the kitchen floor and saw my kids taking all their soccer balls and throwing them into the saguaro cactus to see if they would STICK. I didn't growl. Oh, no. I yelled at them so loudly, I LOST MY VOICE. <br /><br />Can you imagine what the neighbors think of us? Gah.Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-64760191620559083532010-04-11T08:03:54.542-05:002010-04-11T08:03:54.542-05:00How many parents growl? Just about all of them at...How many parents growl? Just about all of them at one time or another. You are very lucky to have a patient one like Charlie - and while you chew on your decision it should comfort you to no end to know he is there to do whatever is necessary.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-55960377252193895942010-04-11T07:38:47.683-05:002010-04-11T07:38:47.683-05:00All I can say is that I hear you. Loud and clear. ...All I can say is that I hear you. Loud and clear. I so know what you mean. But instead of praying for more patience, I thank God every day for my husband. And I pray that my daughter gets as lucky as me. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-13226413175976784812010-04-11T00:26:06.514-05:002010-04-11T00:26:06.514-05:00I hope Charlie doesn't take this as an insult,...I hope Charlie doesn't take this as an insult, but I have to say, I've come to think of him as 'one of the girls,' right there along with you and the other two moms in our triplet playgroup. Yay for Super Charlie!<br /><br />By the way, tell him I'm still waiting for my drum lesson. With me as his student, he'll need all that patience you just blogged about. And a helmet---I'll be armed with sticks, after all.Deborah Halversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813383597378919945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-88793615641179570502010-04-11T00:10:37.533-05:002010-04-11T00:10:37.533-05:00I agree - my hubby would be an AWESOME SAHD...way ...I agree - my hubby would be an AWESOME SAHD...way way way better than me- he truly enjoys spending EVERY MINUTE of his time w/them. EVERY MINUTE. HE LOVES IT. I left for a week and HE LOVED IT - and the house was fairly clean and put together.<br /><br />Men can do it - I think we are shortchanging them when we assume they cannot. Of course, he CAN'T as his salary is the big one, but he COULD if the situation allowed it.VHMPrincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616654905892431171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-49137293284340144072010-04-11T00:01:13.150-05:002010-04-11T00:01:13.150-05:00Whatever decision you guys make will be the right ...Whatever decision you guys make will be the right one. Call me when you get a chance. We have to talk about next week. Things have changed quite a bit...Geologychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326271846932273163noreply@blogger.com