Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 In a message dated 8/18/2001 10:43:54 AM Central Daylight Time, cindysue@... writes: > We've always been busy with the kids and in > about 4 years, we're going to have major empty nest syndrome going on around > we're at this point already, just . hehe. it's nice in a way....no more dirty dishes left in the living room. no more mount laundry. no more wondering when whoever will be home. etc etc.... oh well, such is life. :-) Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 In a message dated 8/18/2001 10:43:54 AM Central Daylight Time, cindysue@... writes: > We've always been busy with the kids and in > about 4 years, we're going to have major empty nest syndrome going on around > we're at this point already, just . hehe. it's nice in a way....no more dirty dishes left in the living room. no more mount laundry. no more wondering when whoever will be home. etc etc.... oh well, such is life. :-) Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 I am overwhelmed by the responses to my bashing of overscheduling. I suppose I should state what I mean by overscheduling: 1. The family rarely has a homecooked meal together. 2. The student family members barely have time for homework. 3. The family rarely attends church because of obligations to Little League or something. 4. Family only outings and vacations must be planned around Little League or other such activities. 5. The parents and children are too tired to talk to each other much. 6. No one in the family has time to be alone. 7. No one has time for a hobby of his own choosing, or to read a book, or to just sit and think. If none of those (or others you can think of yourself) apply to your family, then you are out of step with the times. Congratulations. :^) granny --- " Perhaps one has to be very old before one learns to be amused rather than shocked. " -- Pearl S. Buck http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 I am overwhelmed by the responses to my bashing of overscheduling. I suppose I should state what I mean by overscheduling: 1. The family rarely has a homecooked meal together. 2. The student family members barely have time for homework. 3. The family rarely attends church because of obligations to Little League or something. 4. Family only outings and vacations must be planned around Little League or other such activities. 5. The parents and children are too tired to talk to each other much. 6. No one in the family has time to be alone. 7. No one has time for a hobby of his own choosing, or to read a book, or to just sit and think. If none of those (or others you can think of yourself) apply to your family, then you are out of step with the times. Congratulations. :^) granny --- " Perhaps one has to be very old before one learns to be amused rather than shocked. " -- Pearl S. Buck http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 I guess I am out of step part way. I've only cooked twice this week, Sunday dinner fed us on Monday and Tuesday, too...lol! Our lives do revolve around our children's activities and hubby's work schedule. Does that mean we don't have time to be alone? No. My bedroom is my refuge, but come over any evening and you are likely to find a kid or two (sometimes 4) in here. Tim and I will kick the kids out from time to time If I really want to get away, I will take off for a few hours alone. I read when I can and I do geneology which is my hobby. But life is hectic and fun. As far as being family, three of us put on orange Tshirts today, maybe because we are headed to VA Tech? Who knows. Homework is a priority. The kids have to have good grades or they can't play sports....that is school policy. I'm also a firm believer in keeping teenagers busy. That keeps them supervised and out of trouble. We've always been busy with the kids and in about 4 years, we're going to have major empty nest syndrome going on around here (with the exception of ). Tim and I both look forward to being grandparents and we will be involved with all our grandchildren! Overscheduling defined > I am overwhelmed by the responses to my bashing of overscheduling. I suppose > I should state what I mean by overscheduling: > > 1. The family rarely has a homecooked meal together. > 2. The student family members barely have time for homework. > 3. The family rarely attends church because of obligations to Little League > or something. > 4. Family only outings and vacations must be planned around Little League or > other such activities. > 5. The parents and children are too tired to talk to each other much. > 6. No one in the family has time to be alone. > 7. No one has time for a hobby of his own choosing, or to read a book, or to > just sit and think. > > If none of those (or others you can think of yourself) apply to your family, > then you are out of step with the times. Congratulations. > > :^) > > granny > --- > " Perhaps one has to be very old before one > learns to be amused rather than shocked. " > -- Pearl S. Buck > http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 I guess I am out of step part way. I've only cooked twice this week, Sunday dinner fed us on Monday and Tuesday, too...lol! Our lives do revolve around our children's activities and hubby's work schedule. Does that mean we don't have time to be alone? No. My bedroom is my refuge, but come over any evening and you are likely to find a kid or two (sometimes 4) in here. Tim and I will kick the kids out from time to time If I really want to get away, I will take off for a few hours alone. I read when I can and I do geneology which is my hobby. But life is hectic and fun. As far as being family, three of us put on orange Tshirts today, maybe because we are headed to VA Tech? Who knows. Homework is a priority. The kids have to have good grades or they can't play sports....that is school policy. I'm also a firm believer in keeping teenagers busy. That keeps them supervised and out of trouble. We've always been busy with the kids and in about 4 years, we're going to have major empty nest syndrome going on around here (with the exception of ). Tim and I both look forward to being grandparents and we will be involved with all our grandchildren! Overscheduling defined > I am overwhelmed by the responses to my bashing of overscheduling. I suppose > I should state what I mean by overscheduling: > > 1. The family rarely has a homecooked meal together. > 2. The student family members barely have time for homework. > 3. The family rarely attends church because of obligations to Little League > or something. > 4. Family only outings and vacations must be planned around Little League or > other such activities. > 5. The parents and children are too tired to talk to each other much. > 6. No one in the family has time to be alone. > 7. No one has time for a hobby of his own choosing, or to read a book, or to > just sit and think. > > If none of those (or others you can think of yourself) apply to your family, > then you are out of step with the times. Congratulations. > > :^) > > granny > --- > " Perhaps one has to be very old before one > learns to be amused rather than shocked. " > -- Pearl S. Buck > http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 I think eating leftovers qualifies as a home-cooked meal, . Sounds to me as though you guys are not overscheduled at all. Good for you! granny --- " Perhaps one has to be very old before one learns to be amused rather than shocked. " -- Pearl S. Buck http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html Overscheduling defined > > > > I am overwhelmed by the responses to my bashing of overscheduling. I > suppose > > I should state what I mean by overscheduling: > > > > 1. The family rarely has a homecooked meal together. > > 2. The student family members barely have time for homework. > > 3. The family rarely attends church because of obligations to Little > League > > or something. > > 4. Family only outings and vacations must be planned around Little League > or > > other such activities. > > 5. The parents and children are too tired to talk to each other much. > > 6. No one in the family has time to be alone. > > 7. No one has time for a hobby of his own choosing, or to read a book, or > to > > just sit and think. > > > > If none of those (or others you can think of yourself) apply to your > family, > > then you are out of step with the times. Congratulations. > > > > :^) > > > > granny > > --- > > " Perhaps one has to be very old before one > > learns to be amused rather than shocked. " > > -- Pearl S. Buck > > http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html > > > > > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for > messages to go to the sender of the message. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 I think eating leftovers qualifies as a home-cooked meal, . Sounds to me as though you guys are not overscheduled at all. Good for you! granny --- " Perhaps one has to be very old before one learns to be amused rather than shocked. " -- Pearl S. Buck http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html Overscheduling defined > > > > I am overwhelmed by the responses to my bashing of overscheduling. I > suppose > > I should state what I mean by overscheduling: > > > > 1. The family rarely has a homecooked meal together. > > 2. The student family members barely have time for homework. > > 3. The family rarely attends church because of obligations to Little > League > > or something. > > 4. Family only outings and vacations must be planned around Little League > or > > other such activities. > > 5. The parents and children are too tired to talk to each other much. > > 6. No one in the family has time to be alone. > > 7. No one has time for a hobby of his own choosing, or to read a book, or > to > > just sit and think. > > > > If none of those (or others you can think of yourself) apply to your > family, > > then you are out of step with the times. Congratulations. > > > > :^) > > > > granny > > --- > > " Perhaps one has to be very old before one > > learns to be amused rather than shocked. " > > -- Pearl S. Buck > > http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html > > > > > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for > messages to go to the sender of the message. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Hmmmm.. overscheduling, well, we have a full house with our 5 kids and 3 foster kids and all sorts of friends in and out. And the kids are all involved in activities like Confirmation, 4H, soccer, stuff like that. BUT, we all do it as a family. takes a week off during the fair and he and the older kids camp out at the 4H grounds. We coach soccer and the whole family is there to either watch babies or help coach. When I had the jumprope club, the kids were either in it or assistants to me. All the kids know how to feed, bath and change babies, everyone and most of their friends know how to do Mav's speech exercises and how to calm a screaming drug exposed baby. Dinner, well, it's a family affair from fixing it to eating it to cleaning up. We all enjoy trying new dishes, making jerky, goats cheese, stuff like that. As far as spending time alone,,,, I don't want to waste ANY of my children's childhood trying to escape them! (But, if I REALLY need a break, I can go milk the goat or shovel manure....I'm alone THEN for sure!!) Maybe it's not so much WHAT all our kids are doing, but how we are doing it that makes a difference in the quality of lifestyles. It sounds to me like most people on this list honor the family time that they have together even with the necessity of busy schedules with extra therapy's, meetings, and Dr. appts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Hmmmm.. overscheduling, well, we have a full house with our 5 kids and 3 foster kids and all sorts of friends in and out. And the kids are all involved in activities like Confirmation, 4H, soccer, stuff like that. BUT, we all do it as a family. takes a week off during the fair and he and the older kids camp out at the 4H grounds. We coach soccer and the whole family is there to either watch babies or help coach. When I had the jumprope club, the kids were either in it or assistants to me. All the kids know how to feed, bath and change babies, everyone and most of their friends know how to do Mav's speech exercises and how to calm a screaming drug exposed baby. Dinner, well, it's a family affair from fixing it to eating it to cleaning up. We all enjoy trying new dishes, making jerky, goats cheese, stuff like that. As far as spending time alone,,,, I don't want to waste ANY of my children's childhood trying to escape them! (But, if I REALLY need a break, I can go milk the goat or shovel manure....I'm alone THEN for sure!!) Maybe it's not so much WHAT all our kids are doing, but how we are doing it that makes a difference in the quality of lifestyles. It sounds to me like most people on this list honor the family time that they have together even with the necessity of busy schedules with extra therapy's, meetings, and Dr. appts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Wow... NONE of those applies to me! Of course... does no time for housecleaning count?? Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Wow... NONE of those applies to me! Of course... does no time for housecleaning count?? Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 I'm with you, . I sometimes feel very sad that my children will never have the neighborhood fun and friendships I had growing up. You are so right about getting caught up in the rat race. Noboby stays home anymore. I have to DRIVE my kids everywhere......when I was a kid, I was also involved in little league stuff, along with my two sibblings, but we rode our bikes or walked to practices and home and was responsible for knowing when the next practice or game was. My parents weren't involved....... they came to my games and if they didn't.....SO WHAT!!!!! They weren't rotten parents, just two people working full time with one car and happy children who could entertain themselves and be happy with the little they had, who didn't look to their parents to tell them how wonderful everything they did was! I better stop here.......lol Jackie, Mom to 13ds, 11, and Bradley 7 It has gotten way, way, way, way, way out of control. Unfortunately, it is too late to turn the clocks back, and believe me, I try in my own small ways to reject the way our society has gotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 I'm with you, . I sometimes feel very sad that my children will never have the neighborhood fun and friendships I had growing up. You are so right about getting caught up in the rat race. Noboby stays home anymore. I have to DRIVE my kids everywhere......when I was a kid, I was also involved in little league stuff, along with my two sibblings, but we rode our bikes or walked to practices and home and was responsible for knowing when the next practice or game was. My parents weren't involved....... they came to my games and if they didn't.....SO WHAT!!!!! They weren't rotten parents, just two people working full time with one car and happy children who could entertain themselves and be happy with the little they had, who didn't look to their parents to tell them how wonderful everything they did was! I better stop here.......lol Jackie, Mom to 13ds, 11, and Bradley 7 It has gotten way, way, way, way, way out of control. Unfortunately, it is too late to turn the clocks back, and believe me, I try in my own small ways to reject the way our society has gotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Granny - I agree with you 100% - as a society we ARE WAY overscheduled. BUT - it's almost as if you have no choice. You can't play with your neighbors because they are never home - they are too busy with THEIR busy schedules. SO in order to make friends and be involved - you almost HAVE to join teams, classes, etc. I absolutely LOVED the few times this summer that our neighbors spontaneously came over to play in our backyard or invited my kids over. It was rare and unless it was absolutely impossible - when they asked - I made it happen. I wish my kids could have more of a childhood like I had - my mom (with 5 kids within 7 years) came just short of sending us outside to play and locking the door. Ahhh - the memories:):) in Dallas Overscheduling defined I am overwhelmed by the responses to my bashing of overscheduling. I suppose I should state what I mean by overscheduling: 1. The family rarely has a homecooked meal together. 2. The student family members barely have time for homework. 3. The family rarely attends church because of obligations to Little League or something. 4. Family only outings and vacations must be planned around Little League or other such activities. 5. The parents and children are too tired to talk to each other much. 6. No one in the family has time to be alone. 7. No one has time for a hobby of his own choosing, or to read a book, or to just sit and think. If none of those (or others you can think of yourself) apply to your family, then you are out of step with the times. Congratulations. :^) granny --- " Perhaps one has to be very old before one learns to be amused rather than shocked. " -- Pearl S. Buck http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Granny - I agree with you 100% - as a society we ARE WAY overscheduled. BUT - it's almost as if you have no choice. You can't play with your neighbors because they are never home - they are too busy with THEIR busy schedules. SO in order to make friends and be involved - you almost HAVE to join teams, classes, etc. I absolutely LOVED the few times this summer that our neighbors spontaneously came over to play in our backyard or invited my kids over. It was rare and unless it was absolutely impossible - when they asked - I made it happen. I wish my kids could have more of a childhood like I had - my mom (with 5 kids within 7 years) came just short of sending us outside to play and locking the door. Ahhh - the memories:):) in Dallas Overscheduling defined I am overwhelmed by the responses to my bashing of overscheduling. I suppose I should state what I mean by overscheduling: 1. The family rarely has a homecooked meal together. 2. The student family members barely have time for homework. 3. The family rarely attends church because of obligations to Little League or something. 4. Family only outings and vacations must be planned around Little League or other such activities. 5. The parents and children are too tired to talk to each other much. 6. No one in the family has time to be alone. 7. No one has time for a hobby of his own choosing, or to read a book, or to just sit and think. If none of those (or others you can think of yourself) apply to your family, then you are out of step with the times. Congratulations. :^) granny --- " Perhaps one has to be very old before one learns to be amused rather than shocked. " -- Pearl S. Buck http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 I missed the original posting on this, and am limited on internet time until we can move in our house. Overscheduling, in my opinion, is a very dangerous thing for children these days. I know high schoolers who are using day planners to keep their lives straight because they are so busy, and so involved in things. One girl, in particular, hasn't been home before 9 pm in 2 weeks, and she is 16 years old. I think parents are very guilty of this. So many parents want their children to have so much and to be able to do so much, and are not showing their children how to prioritize, how to problem solve, and how to say no. Granny, I agree with everything in the attached post. I have had parents look at me like I was crazy when I say I limit out of home activities. One mother even questioned my parenting skills. I didn't bother to try to explain, she wouldn't understand. When I was growing up, Sundays were always Family Days. After church, we always ate together, ( it may have only been sandwiches some times, but we were together). Then we were always together the rest of the day. My hubby and I have continued this, and wouldn't trade our quiet Sundays. However, if the kids have been invited to a party, we do go, all together. Anyway, that is my 2 cents. I could continue on, cite statistics, etc., and really get on my soapbox, or quote some old standards (Kids need time to be kids. The family that prays together, stays together, for a couple). Right on Granny -- Sharon, Mom to (9, DS) and (6) > I am overwhelmed by the responses to my bashing of overscheduling. I suppose > I should state what I mean by overscheduling: > > 1. The family rarely has a homecooked meal together. > 2. The student family members barely have time for homework. > 3. The family rarely attends church because of obligations to Little League > or something. > 4. Family only outings and vacations must be planned around Little League or > other such activities. > 5. The parents and children are too tired to talk to each other much. > 6. No one in the family has time to be alone. > 7. No one has time for a hobby of his own choosing, or to read a book, or to > just sit and think. > > If none of those (or others you can think of yourself) apply to your family, > then you are out of step with the times. Congratulations. > > :^) > > granny > --- > " Perhaps one has to be very old before one > learns to be amused rather than shocked. " > -- Pearl S. Buck > http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages > to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 I missed the original posting on this, and am limited on internet time until we can move in our house. Overscheduling, in my opinion, is a very dangerous thing for children these days. I know high schoolers who are using day planners to keep their lives straight because they are so busy, and so involved in things. One girl, in particular, hasn't been home before 9 pm in 2 weeks, and she is 16 years old. I think parents are very guilty of this. So many parents want their children to have so much and to be able to do so much, and are not showing their children how to prioritize, how to problem solve, and how to say no. Granny, I agree with everything in the attached post. I have had parents look at me like I was crazy when I say I limit out of home activities. One mother even questioned my parenting skills. I didn't bother to try to explain, she wouldn't understand. When I was growing up, Sundays were always Family Days. After church, we always ate together, ( it may have only been sandwiches some times, but we were together). Then we were always together the rest of the day. My hubby and I have continued this, and wouldn't trade our quiet Sundays. However, if the kids have been invited to a party, we do go, all together. Anyway, that is my 2 cents. I could continue on, cite statistics, etc., and really get on my soapbox, or quote some old standards (Kids need time to be kids. The family that prays together, stays together, for a couple). Right on Granny -- Sharon, Mom to (9, DS) and (6) > I am overwhelmed by the responses to my bashing of overscheduling. I suppose > I should state what I mean by overscheduling: > > 1. The family rarely has a homecooked meal together. > 2. The student family members barely have time for homework. > 3. The family rarely attends church because of obligations to Little League > or something. > 4. Family only outings and vacations must be planned around Little League or > other such activities. > 5. The parents and children are too tired to talk to each other much. > 6. No one in the family has time to be alone. > 7. No one has time for a hobby of his own choosing, or to read a book, or to > just sit and think. > > If none of those (or others you can think of yourself) apply to your family, > then you are out of step with the times. Congratulations. > > :^) > > granny > --- > " Perhaps one has to be very old before one > learns to be amused rather than shocked. " > -- Pearl S. Buck > http://www.bspyle.com/granny.html > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages > to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Sounds to me like you cooked 4 days, if you had leftovers. Cooking is not my favorite thing to do. We ate out tonight. I will definitely cook and have a family meal Sunday night as Mike will be out of town a few nights next week. I agree teenagers need to be busy, they are too curious and eager about the world around them, and often that curiousity leads the wrong way. The girl I mentioned has absolutely no down time, and no family time. I think this can be as dangerous as having nothing to do at all. -- Sharon, Mom to (9, DS) and (6) > I guess I am out of step part way. I've only cooked twice this week, Sunday > dinner fed us on Monday and Tuesday, too...lol! > > I'm also a firm believer in keeping teenagers busy. That keeps them > supervised and out of trouble. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Sounds to me like you cooked 4 days, if you had leftovers. Cooking is not my favorite thing to do. We ate out tonight. I will definitely cook and have a family meal Sunday night as Mike will be out of town a few nights next week. I agree teenagers need to be busy, they are too curious and eager about the world around them, and often that curiousity leads the wrong way. The girl I mentioned has absolutely no down time, and no family time. I think this can be as dangerous as having nothing to do at all. -- Sharon, Mom to (9, DS) and (6) > I guess I am out of step part way. I've only cooked twice this week, Sunday > dinner fed us on Monday and Tuesday, too...lol! > > I'm also a firm believer in keeping teenagers busy. That keeps them > supervised and out of trouble. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Well said ! -- Sharon, Mom to (9, DS) and (6) > Hmmmm.. overscheduling, well, we have a full house with our 5 kids and 3 > foster kids and all sorts of friends in and out. And the kids are all > involved in activities like Confirmation, 4H, soccer, stuff like that. BUT, > we all do it as a family. > Dinner, well, it's a family affair from fixing it to eating it to cleaning > up. We all enjoy trying new dishes, making jerky, goats cheese, stuff like > that. > Maybe it's not so much WHAT all our kids are doing, but how we are doing it > that makes a difference in the quality of lifestyles. It sounds to me like > most people on this list honor the family time that they have together even > with the necessity of busy schedules with extra therapy's, meetings, and Dr. > appts. > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages > to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Well said ! -- Sharon, Mom to (9, DS) and (6) > Hmmmm.. overscheduling, well, we have a full house with our 5 kids and 3 > foster kids and all sorts of friends in and out. And the kids are all > involved in activities like Confirmation, 4H, soccer, stuff like that. BUT, > we all do it as a family. > Dinner, well, it's a family affair from fixing it to eating it to cleaning > up. We all enjoy trying new dishes, making jerky, goats cheese, stuff like > that. > Maybe it's not so much WHAT all our kids are doing, but how we are doing it > that makes a difference in the quality of lifestyles. It sounds to me like > most people on this list honor the family time that they have together even > with the necessity of busy schedules with extra therapy's, meetings, and Dr. > appts. > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages > to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Dear , This was such a nice post to read! You have a great family, It is mostly just Ted and I but so many people pass through our doors all week that I sort of like it quiet. My mom is surprised at what foods I buy as she has been taking me shopping since I don't have a car. She is surprised that I cook real food. hehe My older 2 boys didn't do many activities...some boy scouts in the K and 1st maybe 2nd grades and some softball but as they got older they mostly liked unscheduled time and they don't get into trouble. I've enjoyed this thread! Gail & Ted in Cleveland, O At 11:43 AM 8/18/01 -0400, wrote: >I guess I am out of step part way. I've only cooked twice this week, Sunday >dinner fed us on Monday and Tuesday, too...lol! Our lives do revolve around >our children's activities and hubby's work schedule. Does that mean we >don't have time to be alone? No. My bedroom is my refuge, but come over >any evening and you are likely to find a kid or two (sometimes 4) in here. >Tim and I will kick the kids out from time to time If I really want to >get away, I will take off for a few hours alone. I read when I can and I >do geneology which is my hobby. But life is hectic and fun. As far as >being family, three of us put on orange Tshirts today, maybe because we are >headed to VA Tech? Who knows. Homework is a priority. The kids have to >have good grades or they can't play sports....that is school policy. > >I'm also a firm believer in keeping teenagers busy. That keeps them >supervised and out of trouble. We've always been busy with the kids and in >about 4 years, we're going to have major empty nest syndrome going on around >here (with the exception of ). Tim and I both look forward to being >grandparents and we will be involved with all our grandchildren! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 Dear , This was such a nice post to read! You have a great family, It is mostly just Ted and I but so many people pass through our doors all week that I sort of like it quiet. My mom is surprised at what foods I buy as she has been taking me shopping since I don't have a car. She is surprised that I cook real food. hehe My older 2 boys didn't do many activities...some boy scouts in the K and 1st maybe 2nd grades and some softball but as they got older they mostly liked unscheduled time and they don't get into trouble. I've enjoyed this thread! Gail & Ted in Cleveland, O At 11:43 AM 8/18/01 -0400, wrote: >I guess I am out of step part way. I've only cooked twice this week, Sunday >dinner fed us on Monday and Tuesday, too...lol! Our lives do revolve around >our children's activities and hubby's work schedule. Does that mean we >don't have time to be alone? No. My bedroom is my refuge, but come over >any evening and you are likely to find a kid or two (sometimes 4) in here. >Tim and I will kick the kids out from time to time If I really want to >get away, I will take off for a few hours alone. I read when I can and I >do geneology which is my hobby. But life is hectic and fun. As far as >being family, three of us put on orange Tshirts today, maybe because we are >headed to VA Tech? Who knows. Homework is a priority. The kids have to >have good grades or they can't play sports....that is school policy. > >I'm also a firm believer in keeping teenagers busy. That keeps them >supervised and out of trouble. We've always been busy with the kids and in >about 4 years, we're going to have major empty nest syndrome going on around >here (with the exception of ). Tim and I both look forward to being >grandparents and we will be involved with all our grandchildren! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2001 Report Share Posted August 18, 2001 At 12:21 PM 8/18/01 -0400, JTesmer799@... wrote: >we're at this point already, just . hehe. it's nice in a way....no more >dirty dishes left in the living room. no more mount laundry. no more >wondering when whoever will be home. etc etc.... oh well, such is life. :-) > > >Joy Hi Joy, My 2 older boys are gone also. Well the 20 yr old is off to college and the 17 yr old lives at my mom's since he doesn't have a car and can walk to his high school. It is nice in that way but I do miss them. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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