Comments on: Should I Stay or Should I Go? http://mamawriters.com/2009/03/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/ Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:35:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jeannie Ruesch http://mamawriters.com/2009/03/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1268 Jeannie Ruesch Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:48:33 +0000 http://mamawriters.com/blog/?p=1057#comment-1268 Tiff, Tiff....bursting my bubble??? No fair! LOL And we'll definitely be in Nashville, although hubby and I are HOPING that we can turn it into a family vacation. :) So no separation anxiety for me then! LOL Tiff, Tiff….bursting my bubble??? No fair! LOL

And we’ll definitely be in Nashville, although hubby and I are HOPING that we can turn it into a family vacation. :) So no separation anxiety for me then! LOL

]]> By: Jeannie Ruesch http://mamawriters.com/2009/03/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1267 Jeannie Ruesch Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:47:32 +0000 http://mamawriters.com/blog/?p=1057#comment-1267 Hi Viola -- I think this year will be easier than last year, other than the fact that it's farther away and longer. LOL Either way, anyone who is in DC and wants to have a drink or coffee, Just let me know. I'll be looking to fill up my time! LOL Hi Viola — I think this year will be easier than last year, other than the fact that it’s farther away and longer. LOL Either way, anyone who is in DC and wants to have a drink or coffee, Just let me know. I’ll be looking to fill up my time! LOL

]]> By: Jeannie Ruesch http://mamawriters.com/2009/03/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1266 Jeannie Ruesch Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:45:41 +0000 http://mamawriters.com/blog/?p=1057#comment-1266 Hi Mary -- Pups are hard to leave, too! My beloved dog was around for 13 years, and many times, she was the glue that held me together, so I completely understand that, too. And you are right -- he has to learn to be independent from me at some point, just like I have to learn to be independent from him. Hi Mary — Pups are hard to leave, too! My beloved dog was around for 13 years, and many times, she was the glue that held me together, so I completely understand that, too.

And you are right — he has to learn to be independent from me at some point, just like I have to learn to be independent from him.

]]> By: Tiffany James http://mamawriters.com/2009/03/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1265 Tiffany James Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:14:37 +0000 http://mamawriters.com/blog/?p=1057#comment-1265 Jeannie, It is so hard to leave our snoochies, isn't?! I completely agree, though, that it's good for us and it's good for them. Your son is probably a little too young for this response, but when I leave and come home, my kids appreciate me more and I appreciate them more. It's a good shake up of the "norm". I have three children ages 15, 9 and 7...sorry, sista, it doesn't get any easier! I think some of that comes from having less control. When they were babies and toddlers their entire world revolved around me and my husband. As they get older that's not the case. One thing that makes it all worth it? Seeing their faces alight with the joy of expanding independence and competence. :0) Hallelujah! I'm doing something right! Good luck. I won't see you this year in D.C. but I'll be in Nashville next year! Tiff Jeannie,

It is so hard to leave our snoochies, isn’t?! I completely agree, though, that it’s good for us and it’s good for them. Your son is probably a little too young for this response, but when I leave and come home, my kids appreciate me more and I appreciate them more. It’s a good shake up of the “norm”.

I have three children ages 15, 9 and 7…sorry, sista, it doesn’t get any easier! I think some of that comes from having less control. When they were babies and toddlers their entire world revolved around me and my husband. As they get older that’s not the case. One thing that makes it all worth it? Seeing their faces alight with the joy of expanding independence and competence. :0) Hallelujah! I’m doing something right!

Good luck. I won’t see you this year in D.C. but I’ll be in Nashville next year!

Tiff

]]> By: Viola Estrella http://mamawriters.com/2009/03/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1264 Viola Estrella Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:40:51 +0000 http://mamawriters.com/blog/?p=1057#comment-1264 Ah, Jeannie, I feel for you. It's really tough leaving, especially when they're little and dependent on you. I hope you have fun and enjoy yourself!! It does get easier. Ah, Jeannie, I feel for you. It’s really tough leaving, especially when they’re little and dependent on you. I hope you have fun and enjoy yourself!! It does get easier.

]]> By: Mary Ricksen http://mamawriters.com/2009/03/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1263 Mary Ricksen Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:17:35 +0000 http://mamawriters.com/blog/?p=1057#comment-1263 I wanted children more than anything, but what I got was dogs and a childish husband. I can only imagine how hard it is for you to leave your child at home. I have a hard time leaving my dog! But if he is to grow and be a individual able to live without you, I guess the struggle starts early. I wanted children more than anything, but what I got was dogs and a childish husband.
I can only imagine how hard it is for you to leave your child at home. I have a hard time leaving my dog!
But if he is to grow and be a individual able to live without you, I guess the struggle starts early.

]]> By: Jeannie Ruesch http://mamawriters.com/2009/03/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1262 Jeannie Ruesch Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:18:07 +0000 http://mamawriters.com/blog/?p=1057#comment-1262 Hi Helen -- thanks for that. It helps to know that it eases in time. I'm excited for nationals this year -- last year, I had just made my first sale. Now, I'll have my first book actually out. So exciting... and I really learned a lot last year, met some amazing people... Looking forward to it. Hi Helen — thanks for that. It helps to know that it eases in time. I’m excited for nationals this year — last year, I had just made my first sale. Now, I’ll have my first book actually out. So exciting… and I really learned a lot last year, met some amazing people… Looking forward to it.

]]> By: Jeannie Ruesch http://mamawriters.com/2009/03/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1261 Jeannie Ruesch Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:17:16 +0000 http://mamawriters.com/blog/?p=1057#comment-1261 I know exactly what you mean -- there comes a line that you can't go past, as far as how much time is too much time away. Once a year, I can handle that. I'm with him 90% of the time the rest of the year. And yes, I've looked on in wonder at some schedules and wondered the same --- could I ever do that? It's all subjective, we have to do what feels right to us, and there is no right answer I think. It's just a matter of your own choices. Oh yeah, and we'll definitely be meeting up for that "I need to cry about my babies" drink!! LOL Can't wait to see you there! I know exactly what you mean — there comes a line that you can’t go past, as far as how much time is too much time away. Once a year, I can handle that. I’m with him 90% of the time the rest of the year.

And yes, I’ve looked on in wonder at some schedules and wondered the same — could I ever do that? It’s all subjective, we have to do what feels right to us, and there is no right answer I think. It’s just a matter of your own choices.

Oh yeah, and we’ll definitely be meeting up for that “I need to cry about my babies” drink!! LOL Can’t wait to see you there!

]]> By: Jeannie Ruesch http://mamawriters.com/2009/03/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1260 Jeannie Ruesch Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:14:55 +0000 http://mamawriters.com/blog/?p=1057#comment-1260 Renee - I know exactly what you mean. It's a double-edged sword, because I LOVE the me time. I wholeheartedly admit that... and it's definitely needed. But it's so hard to be away for so long. The first time I left my baby with his grandparents for a night so hubby and I could have some adult time and actually go out on a date, it was so hard that night. (And yes, I curled up with his extra blanket then too. LOL) I hope it gets easier...and it helps to know that HE always seems to be just fine. It's all me, baby. LOL Renee – I know exactly what you mean. It’s a double-edged sword, because I LOVE the me time. I wholeheartedly admit that… and it’s definitely needed. But it’s so hard to be away for so long.

The first time I left my baby with his grandparents for a night so hubby and I could have some adult time and actually go out on a date, it was so hard that night. (And yes, I curled up with his extra blanket then too. LOL)

I hope it gets easier…and it helps to know that HE always seems to be just fine. It’s all me, baby. LOL

]]> By: Helen Hardt http://mamawriters.com/2009/03/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/comment-page-1/#comment-1259 Helen Hardt Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:04:12 +0000 http://mamawriters.com/blog/?p=1057#comment-1259 Jeannie, I had a terrible time leaving my boys when they were younger. Many tears were shed (by me, not them.) It does get easier, though. Have a great time at Nationals! I was there last year, and had planned to attend this year, but the dates conflict with a motorcycle trip my husband and I scheduled. I'll definitely get it on the calendar for 2010. Jeannie, I had a terrible time leaving my boys when they were younger. Many tears were shed (by me, not them.) It does get easier, though.

Have a great time at Nationals! I was there last year, and had planned to attend this year, but the dates conflict with a motorcycle trip my husband and I scheduled. I’ll definitely get it on the calendar for 2010.

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