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You'll do just fine and he will be in college one day flunking chemistry. Oh sorry...nuther thread.

:funn: Good one!

You'll do just fine and he will be in college one day flunking chemistry. Oh sorry...nuther thread.

I made a C in chemistry at Auburn and I had never been so proud of myself. Little man slept all by himself last night. I had to wake him up this morning before I left for work. What's up with that? He must have been tired! I feel like a new man after that night of sleep.

-Isn't it awesome waking up a little one. They always wake up so happy.

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I made a C in chemistry at Auburn and I had never been so proud of myself. Little man slept all by himself last night. I had to wake him up this morning before I left for work. What's up with that? He must have been tired! I feel like a new man after that night of sleep.

-Isn't it awesome waking up a little one. They always wake up so happy.

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Yay and yes!! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

-Isn't it awesome waking up a little one. They always wake up so happy.

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It is sweet. They're always happy to see you! It's a good feeling.

It is sweet. They're always happy to see you! It's a good feeling.

I can't imagine waking up like that. Actually smiling.

I can't imagine waking up like that. Actually smiling.

Well, you know, it does actually stop after they get to be about 6 yrs. old!

I made a C in chemistry at Auburn and I had never been so proud of myself. Little man slept all by himself last night. I had to wake him up this morning before I left for work. What's up with that? He must have been tired! I feel like a new man after that night of sleep.

-Isn't it awesome waking up a little one. They always wake up so happy.

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Enjoy it now...once they get to school...not much happiness in the morning!

-Isn't it awesome waking up a little one. They always wake up so happy.

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You said it LL. This past September, at the age of 51, Mr. Sea Star and I found ourselves among the growing number of grandparents raising the grandchild. We literally received a 6 month old, out of the blue, with no advance notice. We were blown away (what's going to happen to retirement, etc.) but I wouldn't trade our little Sofia for anything in the world. We have survived, have a beautiful nursery, all the baby equipment we need, found a great day care so I can continue working, have developed a routine that works for us and I feel 20 years younger. Having a child at our age was never in our plans, but parenting is so much easier for us than it was when we were in our twenties. And when that alarm clock goes off, and I don't think I can get up and do it one more day, that beautiful smiling face changes my whole world.

I made a C in chemistry at Auburn and I had never been so proud of myself.

Note from LL's Chem Prof on every exam:
Every experiment does not include THE ADDITION OF BEER or THE CHEMICAL FORMULA FOR BEER!

-Isn't it awesome waking up a little one. They always wake up so happy.

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You said it LL. This past September, at the age of 51, Mr. Sea Star and I found ourselves among the growing number of grandparents raising the grandchild. We literally received a 6 month old, out of the blue, with no advance notice. We were blown away (what's going to happen to retirement, etc.) but I wouldn't trade our little Sofia for anything in the world. We have survived, have a beautiful nursery, all the baby equipment we need, found a great day care so I can continue working, have developed a routine that works for us and I feel 20 years younger. Having a child at our age was never in our plans, but parenting is so much easier for us than it was when we were in our twenties. And when that alarm clock goes off, and I don't think I can get up and do it one more day, that beautiful smiling face changes my whole world.[/QUOTE]

Sea Star,

What a wonderful thing you are doing. Your grandchild is very blessed to have grandparents like you! Good Luck!

Note from LL's Chem Prof on every exam:
Every experiment does not include THE ADDITION OF BEER or THE CHEMICAL FORMULA FOR BEER!

I tried to make beer in college and it tasted like crap.

Tangent: I'm about to walk into my last management meeting this morning. :clap_1: I'm not even sure why they asked me to come.

I tried to make beer in college and it tasted like crap.

Tangent: I'm about to walk into my last management meeting this morning. :clap_1: I'm not even sure why they asked me to come.

This is the best news of the day LL!!! Bon Voyage to whitey...the man, not the FUNN! Although, I guess she is leaving as well!!!!

Sea Star, I work in the court system and see this happening more and more often. One of my friends is also raising her grandchild, what a blessing this child has been to her. I commend you and your husband for undertaking something you never thought you would have to do. Just goes to show that we never know what the future has in store for us. Much success to you and your husband.

I made a C in chemistry at Auburn and I had never been so proud of myself. Little man slept all by himself last night. I had to wake him up this morning before I left for work. What's up with that? He must have been tired! I feel like a new man after that night of sleep.

-Isn't it awesome waking up a little one. They always wake up so happy.

:clap_1:

Yea!!! Great news LL. Now when they get to be 12 they do not wake up so happy. My son and I had a trying morning..ugh I hate it when we have words before he leaves for school. Oh, this too shall pass I tell myself. Glad you got a good nights sleep!!!!!

Tangent: I'm about to walk into my last management meeting this morning. :clap_1: I'm not even sure why they asked me to come.

Big pay raise to get you to stay? :clap_1:

Tangent: I'm about to walk into my last management meeting this morning. :clap_1: I'm not even sure why they asked me to come.

You Go LL. Tell whitey good bye, and enjoy your new career!!!!!

Mine is a totallly different response than the others, so don't blast me for my opinion. Let the child sleep on a pallet by the bed. Then work him out of the room.. Both of my girls slept with us, and we DID find time for us :clap_1:. I asked a psychologist friend about it, and her response was that in many countries children sleeping with parents is normal and not uncommon. In our country it is taboo. We both worked, and losing a hour or two of sleep over crying was just not worth it. Both girls left of their own free will. I think back and realize (with both of them gone) that it was not so bad. They are very secure and self confident. Do what you need to do to survive.

We did this and actually kind of miss it now.

You Go LL. Tell whitey good bye, and enjoy your new career!!!!!

That's exactly what I did. The meeting lasted seven minutes.

That's exactly what I did. The meeting lasted seven minutes.

Your free, free at last!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

Your free, free at last!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

Mine is a totallly different response than the others, so don't blast me for my opinion. Let the child sleep on a pallet by the bed. Then work him out of the room.. Both of my girls slept with us, and we DID find time for us :clap_1:. I asked a psychologist friend about it, and her response was that in many countries children sleeping with parents is normal and not uncommon. In our country it is taboo. We both worked, and losing a hour or two of sleep over crying was just not worth it. Both girls left of their own free will. I think back and realize (with both of them gone) that it was not so bad. They are very secure and self confident. Do what you need to do to survive.

This and the "family bed" are coming into practice in the US.

I've thought a little about it and think it can be a very good thing. Security and love are good and common sense really. Then again - insecurity and independance is probably what made America great. But imo, America would be greater with more love and self worth.

Fear is the enemy.

This and the "family bed" are coming into practice in the US.

I've thought a little about it and think it can be a very good thing. Security and love are good and common sense really. Then again - insecurity and independance is probably what made America great. But imo, America would be greater with more love and self worth.

Fear is the enemy.

Sea Star, I work in the court system and see this happening more and more often. One of my friends is also raising her grandchild, what a blessing this child has been to her. I commend you and your husband for undertaking something you never thought you would have to do. Just goes to show that we never know what the future has in store for us. Much success to you and your husband.

:shock: Thanks, dbuck. We are going to need everyone's good wishes and prayers.

-Isn't it awesome waking up a little one. They always wake up so happy.

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You said it LL. This past September, at the age of 51, Mr. Sea Star and I found ourselves among the growing number of grandparents raising the grandchild. We literally received a 6 month old, out of the blue, with no advance notice. We were blown away (what's going to happen to retirement, etc.) but I wouldn't trade our little Sofia for anything in the world. We have survived, have a beautiful nursery, all the baby equipment we need, found a great day care so I can continue working, have developed a routine that works for us and I feel 20 years younger. Having a child at our age was never in our plans, but parenting is so much easier for us than it was when we were in our twenties. And when that alarm clock goes off, and I don't think I can get up and do it one more day, that beautiful smiling face changes my whole world.[/QUOTE]

Hats off to you :clap_1: It will rewarding for many years to come.

'night John boy.