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donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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MinnieM123 said:
I was only about 6 when I found out about "Santa isn't real" from a kid on the street where I lived. She was about 4 years older and was bummed out when someone told her. So, she made sure that every little kid on the street knew--so they'd be as miserable as her. :cautious:

Nevertheless, I kept up the charade at home (a command performance for the next few years ;) ), because we all knew that if we could convince the parents that we still believed, we'd get more toys! :p
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It’s funny, I don't remember being told by another kid about Santa (don’t remember about my 3 younger sibs either). I remember I just kinda’ figured it out over time when I was about 9 or 10, I think.
Our parents played Christmas and Santa so well, too...
Everything from the Advent Wreath to the news reports about Santa being seen on radar on Christmas Eve...!!!!! :)
Good memories...!!!!!!! :happy:
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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StarWarsGirl said:
Yeah. I'm more mad at her because she cancelled everything several days ago and then told me yesterday via text. And she thinks I shouldn't be upset about that for some reason...and then here's the kicker. She wants to go on a skiing trip instead. Um...I'm sorry, have you met me? And if you have, are you trying to kill me?

Anyway, I already bought my AP and paid for my flight, but because she did this, I just don't feel like going anymore. Flight can be cancelled and go towards future travel. AP...er, more challenging.
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That stinks! How much time can you spend avoiding you dad? Ski trip? What the heck was she thinking. I'd say we have an equal chance of going on one unless kidnapped
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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StarWarsGirl said:
Yeah. I'm more mad at her because she cancelled everything several days ago and then told me yesterday via text. And she thinks I shouldn't be upset about that for some reason...and then here's the kicker. She wants to go on a skiing trip instead. Um...I'm sorry, have you met me? And if you have, are you trying to kill me?

Anyway, I already bought my AP and paid for my flight, but because she did this, I just don't feel like going anymore. Flight can be cancelled and go towards future travel. AP...er, more challenging.
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Yah, it was lame for her to text you with her cancellation. You still have some time to think about going ahead with your vacation--maybe a solo trip? But if not, you can apply the airfare to a later trip. Hope something nice works out for you.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

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figmentfan423 said:
Thank goodness no but now I never know what day or days he will have off and his start time can go from 5am to 7am without notice:banghead:
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That can throw you off a bit -- not so much the starting time in the morning, but the unpredictability of when his days off will be. That aside, it's so much better than (wherever) they were going to relocate him, until that got scrubbed (thank goodness for all). It can be hard to roll with all the changes -- sympathies.
 
Rista1313

Rista1313

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Goofyernmost said:
Whenever one of my daughters calls me at an odd time, my first question is "What's going on?" Same as what's wrong!.
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My parents don't call often, so when they call.. I'm in a bit of a panic... it's usually my mom, and she has figured out to say, "Hi, everything is alright, I was just calling to...." (Last time it's was something wrong with the computer)

At least I have her trained!
 
MySmallWorldof4

MySmallWorldof4

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Goofyernmost said:
As a Dad, I can tell you that I never think of my little girls as anything other then my little girls. That is how I see them in my mind, that is how they always will be, however, I am able to express opinions, but, not in the form of demands, just more like suggestions. Sometimes they take my advice, sometimes they don't, but, they always know that I love them more then life itself and that, if pull came to shove, I would always be there for them. Unconditionally!

In the long haul, they know that I respect their intelligence and ability, but, I do find myself as a sounding board quite often. I had to learn that sometimes all they wanted was a loving ear to listen to them and have their back, not to solve their problems for them. That does mean that on occasion you have to, as nicely as you can, tell them that you think they are wrong too. It still goes on even though they are both in their 40's now. They also provide an ear for me to speak to as well. Adult relationships with your children can be extremely rewarding. I loved them little, but, it is so much more rewarding now that we are all at adult levels. They also begin to appreciate just how difficult being a parent can be. I realize now that in many ways parenting doesn't stop when they move out. I also realize that there is a point when we go from care giver to being cared for. That's going to be the hardest part for me.
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Did the daughter who was dealing with renovations get that done yet?
 
MySmallWorldof4

MySmallWorldof4

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StarWarsGirl said:
Yeah. I'm more mad at her because she cancelled everything several days ago and then told me yesterday via text. And she thinks I shouldn't be upset about that for some reason...and then here's the kicker. She wants to go on a skiing trip instead. Um...I'm sorry, have you met me? And if you have, are you trying to kill me?

Anyway, I already bought my AP and paid for my flight, but because she did this, I just don't feel like going anymore. Flight can be cancelled and go towards future travel. AP...er, more challenging.
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I don't know your friend, but what she did was kind of self-centered, especially if she is going to go somewhere else. You went out of your way with the reservations if I remember correctly. If it was a financial thing, I can understand that. But, she should have told you in person before she even cancelled. But how can it be financial if she is going to go skiing? Skiing is pretty darn expensive as well. She owes you a massive apology.
 

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