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Re: Happy Holidays

I try to be understanding.  Sometimes, I wish she'd return the favor.

posted by mousehop on December 27, 2008 at 7:45 AM | link to this | reply

Re: I'm

How old?  Though I know my daughter is moving out, I can't say I know what she's thinking.  Even when I ask, I don't seem to understand the answer, based on how she reacts to my retorts.

posted by mousehop on December 27, 2008 at 7:45 AM | link to this | reply

Re: mousehop

You're lucky to have parents you get along with so well.  I love my parents, but they can be annoying and frustrating.  I love spoiling my children.  I wish I were better at it.

posted by mousehop on December 27, 2008 at 7:43 AM | link to this | reply

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Thank you.  I hope you had a Merry Christmas, too.  And Happy New Year!

posted by mousehop on December 27, 2008 at 7:41 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Apron Strings

Thanks.  Today seems to be moving day, but so far, I'm just sitting in my room pouting.  Even my son has offered to help (he wants her room, which has closets).

posted by mousehop on December 27, 2008 at 7:40 AM | link to this | reply

I'm

afraid my daughter won't want to leave home... or go to college... I don't know what she is thinking at all.

posted by KaBooM62 on December 26, 2008 at 11:23 PM | link to this | reply

posted by __Purple_Mermaid11__ on December 25, 2008 at 9:04 AM | link to this | reply

Happy Holidays

You’re an understanding parent.

posted by BC-A on December 23, 2008 at 10:30 PM | link to this | reply

mousehop

After college I moved back home and stayed until I was thirty, moving out only after I met the woman who would become my wife. Even then, my folks didn't want me to leave. I worked full time, had my own car, didn't need their financial support, nor did they need mine (I offered and they indignantly refused). I came and went as I pleased without asking permission (though I would often inform them of my whereabouts out of courtesy) and had very few rules. My only responsibilities included emptying the trash, changing lightbulbs in the ceiling fixtures, opening jars, and the occasional quick trip to the store to pick up a few needed items. Needless to say I'm spoiled rotten.

My wife and I don't have any children so the empty nest thing is something I doubt I'll ever have to experience. If I did, chances are I'd spoil them rotten too.  

posted by Talion_ on December 23, 2008 at 4:15 PM | link to this | reply

Cutting the apron strings..has to be done, but we don't have to like it. Good writing.

posted by adnohr on December 23, 2008 at 1:41 PM | link to this | reply