WOH and sleeping issues

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Registered: 09-15-2003
WOH and sleeping issues
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Sun, 05-22-2005 - 10:34am

We were at a dinner party last night at the home of one of dh's coworkers. They have 2 boys, 6 and 4. They have a bunch of sleeping issues (kids 'scared' at night, won't fall asleep in their own bed, won't go to bed without mom or dad cuddling them, etc.) The mom blames herself because since she works all day and misses them so much she tends to cuddle with them late at night and they fall asleep in a pile on the bed all together. She said that if she SAH, they wouldn't have the same issues.


I sah. For us, bed time is a rigid, welcome respite at the end of the day. Dh has no desire to keep them up either, lol.

Meldi

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Registered: 07-22-2003
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 11:15am
Wow, bf and I meet for lunch every week. You just need to prioritize. And friendships take work on both ends
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 11:16am
I'm mildly surprised that DC is so far down the deprivation list....

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 11:16am

Lighten up Kristi. I never said they had to. I was simply debating the idea. I dont get your point either.


Not taking vacation time is thought to create certain health risks. The vacation time in the US is pitiful compared to what other countries allot. Yes, I was debating those issues. Whats your problem with that?


Dj

"Now when I need help, I look in the mirror" ~Kanye West~

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Registered: 07-22-2003
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 11:17am
bf means best friend not boyfriend. lol
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 11:18am

I've taken vacation time and spent a good part of it at home. Nothing wrong with that. Its the idea of never taking time off that seems unappealing.


Dj

"Now when I need help, I look in the mirror" ~Kanye West~

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 11:18am

Lunch is when I exercise.


When do you exercise?

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Registered: 10-23-2004
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 11:19am

'Why would a single person with no children go to a place where there are guaranteed to be lots and lots of children, on vacation?'

I was questioning the same thing in my mind. I wouldn't have even thought of going to anything 'Disney' as a single adult.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 11:19am

Yes, we have much less vacation time and often, a higher SOL.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 11:19am

Oh, I didnt mean anything by it. disregard.


Dj

"Now when I need help, I look in the mirror" ~Kanye West~

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Registered: 07-22-2003
Tue, 05-31-2005 - 11:20am
We have 4 chidren 9 and 6 with 1 year old twins and I have time for our friendships you have to make them a priority. I see best f once a week for lunch and we go out with a group of friends every saturday night. We also do alot with our friends andt here children on the weekends during the day.

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