I agree with drLove. I don't distinguish teens or 20-somethings. Kids that age appreciating that in their mother is a wonderful thing. My wife Cathy seems a lot like you in that regard (ie. "err" on the side of supporting your kids). I wonder, 15 years from now, everybody being healthy, whether our young daughter will realize what a great mom she has had. Your story gives me hope.
Wow. Pretty amazing kids you have kim. If they are teens or younger and they are saying things like that, I'd say they were rare and exceptionally amazing. If they're in their 20's, they've obviously been raised with lots of love and support. Most kids don't come to those kinds of sentiments until their later 20's and beyond. In my experience."
If my above response makes no sense it is for good reason. I meant it in response to the the thoughts about obligation and clicked on the incorrect place.One day I'll get better at this computer sutff but for now , oh well!!!
Very interesting thoughts.I think about these kinds of things a lot and find you really have to dig deep to find the treasures that await you . I come from the same place with regards to the family upbringing being one of support, care, love, encouragement,and a sense that I never needed to earn love but that it was just there for me.It was and is quite a gift that I could never really appreciate until I realized that not everyone in the world felt the same way about their parents.That is not to say that it was perfect in fact far from it but there was a trusting and a knowing that I always had my parents in my corner no matter what. I know that I am the same kind of Mom to my kids.My mother-in-law once said to my kids that I spoil them.I admit I do a lot for them and maybe too much at times , but I found their response to my mother in-law interesting. They said "my Mom does not spoil us because we appreciate everything that she does and when she says no, we respect that".
I agree with the Testimony. This one fits under: "enjoy the journey; the destination will take of itself." I think of "Living to 100" not as a goal to reach, but rather as a focuser for my daily practices -- the very sorts of practices that we share on this site.
Hey Last DF'er, it means that you're living on borrowed time and you'll have to go on a debt repayment plan. So start backfilling with love and laughter. Lots and lots of it!!!!!!!!!!
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I agree with drLove. I don't distinguish teens or 20-somethings. Kids that age appreciating that in their mother is a wonderful thing. My wife Cathy seems a lot like you in that regard (ie. "err" on the side of supporting your kids). I wonder, 15 years from now, everybody being healthy, whether our young daughter will realize what a great mom she has had. Your story gives me hope.
Wow. Pretty amazing kids you have kim. If they are teens or younger and they are saying things like that, I'd say they were rare and exceptionally amazing. If they're in their 20's, they've obviously been raised with lots of love and support. Most kids don't come to those kinds of sentiments until their later 20's and beyond. In my experience."
If my above response makes no sense it is for good reason. I meant it in response to the the thoughts about obligation and clicked on the incorrect place.One day I'll get better at this computer sutff but for now , oh well!!!
Very interesting thoughts.I think about these kinds of things a lot and find you really have to dig deep to find the treasures that await you . I come from the same place with regards to the family upbringing being one of support, care, love, encouragement,and a sense that I never needed to earn love but that it was just there for me.It was and is quite a gift that I could never really appreciate until I realized that not everyone in the world felt the same way about their parents.That is not to say that it was perfect in fact far from it but there was a trusting and a knowing that I always had my parents in my corner no matter what. I know that I am the same kind of Mom to my kids.My mother-in-law once said to my kids that I spoil them.I admit I do a lot for them and maybe too much at times , but I found their response to my mother in-law interesting. They said "my Mom does not spoil us because we appreciate everything that she does and when she says no, we respect that".
I agree with the Testimony. This one fits under: "enjoy the journey; the destination will take of itself." I think of "Living to 100" not as a goal to reach, but rather as a focuser for my daily practices -- the very sorts of practices that we share on this site.
Doc - I love your medicine.
Hey Last DF'er, it means that you're living on borrowed time and you'll have to go on a debt repayment plan. So start backfilling with love and laughter. Lots and lots of it!!!!!!!!!!
What does it mean when you do the test and it says: "Your expiry date is past due"