~Week Over Yet? Lol~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
Valdosta, Georgia
September 26, 2017 8:22am CST
Good morning everyone. I hope you slept well, I did thank God.
So far, the older 3 kids being gone has been tough. I have cried, been missing them and wishing they were here. =( I talked to them last night before bed and they sounded happy so I'm glad.
Some of you have said this will be a good time for me to get stuff done or for me to have some alone time. Not really the case...my older 3 children are independent, well behaved and very helpful to me. They don't hinder me from anything, in fact it's the opposite-they are a big help to me when they are home.
The only things I have to do for them is cook hot meals or help them with their school work. And of course I play a game with them at times, or talk to them about what's on their minds and I'm always here for them... They just do so much for themselves now.
Hope this week starts speeding up.
Picture is of my older 3 children
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@celticeagle (166718)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Sep 17
You are so lucky to have such well behaved children. I wasn't so lucky. Enjoy them.
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@celticeagle (166718)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Sep 17
@LovingMyBabies .....How fortunate for you.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Sep 17
@celticeagle Thanks. Were your children more challenging at this age?
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Sep 17
@celticeagle Thank you. We are very lucky, they are amazing kids. Of course not perfect but definitely not difficult either.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Sep 17
@DianneN Thank you! They are my big helpers. =)
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@Tina30219 (81899)
• Onaway, Michigan
26 Sep 17
I am sure they are having a good time. As long as you keep busy it will pass by fast and before you know it they will be home.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Sep 17
@Tina30219 Yeah, I'm going to stay as busy as possible this week.
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@Tina30219 (81899)
• Onaway, Michigan
26 Sep 17
@LovingMyBabies I bet. You have a lot to keep you busy .
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@CinnamonGrl (7084)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
26 Sep 17
Oh they still need you! I had to go back and read why they were gone since I'm so hit and miss about being here. They will be back soon and be so happy to see you! Even though they know how to do things, you are their foundation and what keeps them feeling stable and secure. That will be true even after they've moved out as young adults. Hugs.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Sep 17
@Cinnamongrl That's true, my husband and I do try to direct their paths and make sure they will be respesctful, decent people.
I just meant they don't need me like the babies do anymore.
I hope they will still count on me when they are grown for support emotionally and morally.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Sep 17
@amadeo Thank you, I'm trying.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
27 Sep 17
Your husband and you raised them well. They'll be back soon 
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
27 Sep 17
@LovingMyBabies Awww!! Will they get to stay another week to spend time for their cousins birthday?
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Sep 17
@infatuatedbby Yeah, they asked to stay another week because they want to celebrate their cousins birthday which is October 4th. Ugh.
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@LeaPea2417 (37350)
• Toccoa, Georgia
26 Sep 17
That is a nice photo of the 3 kids. I am sure they miss you, Dad, and the babies, too.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Sep 17
@Leapea2417 Thank you! =) Yeah, probably at bed time they miss us. Lol
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@Juliaacv (51060)
• Canada
26 Sep 17
You've got a such a nice picture of the 3 of them here.
I know that you work together as a team there, and although I'm sure that you'll miss their helping hands, the babies will love having you every time they need something or someone.
No more crying now, I'll bet that your mother didn't cry when you went away like that-chin up!
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Sep 17
@Juliaacv Where do you think I get my emotional side from? lol. Yes my mom did cry when we went away as well, she hated it as much as I do with mine.
My kids are my world, without any one of them I feel less like me.
I'mso glad they are having fun though.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Sep 17
@Juliaacv I thought you would be! Lol. My mom was more overprotective than I am. She didn't want to let us grow up or be ourselves. So, I have changed that with my own children and I try to let them be more independent when I can.
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@Juliaacv (51060)
• Canada
26 Sep 17
@LovingMyBabies I'm laughing at you talking about crying-because I am THE very same way! 
I'm sure that your kids are missing you, Johnny and the 2 little guys.
Funny thing, I am the polar opposite of my mother. She used to send me away for a week here or there to this cousin's or that ones, and never thought twice about it. I learned a lot about parenting and how it felt to parent the way that she did, so that I didn't follow that pattern.
I'm sure that your kids are missing you, Johnny and the 2 little guys.
Funny thing, I am the polar opposite of my mother. She used to send me away for a week here or there to this cousin's or that ones, and never thought twice about it. I learned a lot about parenting and how it felt to parent the way that she did, so that I didn't follow that pattern.2 people like this
@RasmaSandra (79687)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Sep 17
Great looking kids. Don't worry the week will pass quickly enough.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Sep 17
@RasmaSandra Thank you, I hope so!
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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26 Sep 17
wow, they are getting big! i know what you mean. when the big kids are gone, so are your helpers.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Sep 17
@jillybean1222 Yeah, they are my helpers and it's so strange without them. =(
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Sep 17
@NJChicaa They are and it is good. =)
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
27 Sep 17
Glad they are having fun. They will be home soon.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Sep 17
@Happy2beme Yes they are, so much that they asked to stay another week to celebrate their cousins birthday on the 4th.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Sep 17
@Happy2BeMe I am going to talk to my husband about it and see what he says. Most likely though. =)
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
27 Sep 17
@LovingMyBabies Oh nice! That is great! Are they staying?
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
26 Sep 17
Glad they are happy. And again, good for you and Johnny for making them independent and helpful.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Sep 17
@RubyHawk Thank you very much. =)
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@spiderdust (14761)
• San Jose, California
26 Sep 17
Of course, you miss them! But they'll be back soon.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Sep 17
@spiderdust Yeah, they asked to spend another week there. Ugh. I have to talk to my husband and then we will decide.
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@spiderdust (14761)
• San Jose, California
27 Sep 17
@LovingMyBabies Hmm. That might be an awfully long time away.
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
26 Sep 17
Oh that's cool that they are little helpers. I always wondered how larger family does it - if everyone needs help. I never considered that sometimes they are good little helps themselves.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Sep 17
@FayeHazel Everyone helps out around here, as it should be since we all live here. =) They already know how to do everything they need to survive. Cook, clean, change diapers, do laundry, make bottles, food shopping, etc...
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
27 Sep 17
@LovingMyBabies Congratulations then on raising responsible humans. Sorry - I've been around bad examples for so long I don't even know that good ones exist.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Sep 17
@vsai2008 Thank you. They are very independent. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
27 Sep 17
@nangayo Thank you! Yeah, I miss them but I know they are having fun.
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