tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post6344328955865436189..comments2024-03-28T06:00:03.501-07:00Comments on Just Breathe: MAKING ROOM IN THE NESTDebby@Just Breathehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-72908712228514684142010-03-15T12:35:37.088-07:002010-03-15T12:35:37.088-07:00You're doing such a good thing although it'...You're doing such a good thing although it's hard. My parents took me in for a few months before I moved to FL on my own. Thanks to them, I was able to make a fresh start and now my life is truly blessed. That's why I truly enjoy inviting them into my own home as often as I can and spoil them with dinners!!!!Live.Love.Eathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014244331752838359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-17899439451211393792010-03-10T12:47:55.082-08:002010-03-10T12:47:55.082-08:00It'll be a big change but it won't last fo...It'll be a big change but it won't last forever!! I know I'd be feeling a little selfish b/c of the intrusion of my space and time. Hope all goes well!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431384515813384025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-38339798525881619462010-03-09T19:50:06.094-08:002010-03-09T19:50:06.094-08:00I would be feeling a bit selfish too. Try to thin...I would be feeling a bit selfish too. Try to think of all the good things that can come of this. Skye will know who mama is... no worries. The new excitement will wear down and you will all settle into a routine.<br /><br />Hugs to you on this transition! Thanks for linking up on Saturday!Stefanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792623466271126742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-87434874152559048492010-03-06T19:45:01.399-08:002010-03-06T19:45:01.399-08:00All will be well, my friend! Change can be a GOOD...All will be well, my friend! Change can be a GOOD thing! <br /><br />Blessings~<br />LauraThe Red Brick Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284797355909025022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-11506188333439563042010-03-06T17:01:14.705-08:002010-03-06T17:01:14.705-08:00Just think of how much closer this might give you ...Just think of how much closer this might give you the chance to be with your daughter and SIL!Robyn Wright of Robyn's Online Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343249626908812049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-39137082429673252542010-03-05T23:23:58.903-08:002010-03-05T23:23:58.903-08:00Best of luck to you and I will be praying things g...Best of luck to you and I will be praying things go well. I know it's tough and we still have living issues with my step-son yet. I can relate in a way. {{HUGS}}<br />CarolineCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698815527301107339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-74615906262246752802010-03-05T22:23:28.349-08:002010-03-05T22:23:28.349-08:00thank you for your transparency and honesty
in sha...thank you for your transparency and honesty<br />in sharing the new transition.<br /><br />i pray it all turns out even better than you<br />hope and that all the relationships will be<br />even sweeter.<br /><br />blessings,<br />leamyletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-82467880538842027462010-03-05T22:04:53.197-08:002010-03-05T22:04:53.197-08:00Looking on the bright side, you might become much ...Looking on the bright side, you might become much closer to your daughter -- not just physically, but emotionally. We have lived with my husband's parents for a short period, and our son and daughter-in-law lived with us for a while (and I become much closer to my daughter-in-law). I hope that you will find out that you are, contrary to expectations, really enjoying the daily company of your daughter.Elizabeth Mahlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00334700057953625321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-4442232698226877962010-03-05T20:55:02.018-08:002010-03-05T20:55:02.018-08:00I stayed a month with my Mom in October - but I di...I stayed a month with my Mom in October - but I didn't bring my husband. Oh goodness it would have been an entirely different situation had he been with me lol <br /><br />I hope you have the greatest time ever with your grown daughter and your SIL. It will be an adjustment, but I hope that you all lay the ground rules so that everyone knows what is expected of them. That way you all can enjoy the reconnection and can part again with love and respect.Kristin - The Goathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08856336718919208752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-11055859999256324302010-03-05T20:03:34.077-08:002010-03-05T20:03:34.077-08:00Just letting you know about my linky party called ...Just letting you know about my linky party called Tribe Talk. Check it out!<br />~Gay~<br />itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.comGay Vaughanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235472111935814676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-11871403789243055872010-03-05T19:40:14.326-08:002010-03-05T19:40:14.326-08:00Oh Debby you're a SWEET mama it's hard to ...Oh Debby you're a SWEET mama it's hard to have change of routine. No more reading blogs naked? LOL ;)<br /><br />The difference between you and my parents is you at least offer and are there :). You're so sweet and have such a big heart and I know the cleaning will help you a lot! Skye will see her everyday get over it and then be back to being a mommies!Alexis AKA MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-59092108074244036762010-03-05T18:51:42.495-08:002010-03-05T18:51:42.495-08:00I understand where you're coming from, Debby. ...I understand where you're coming from, Debby. Since I'm usually home most of the day with just Chica, it does tend to throw me off when others are here. Hang in there...Mommy, I'm Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390940917560439493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-51409746258331406342010-03-05T18:07:28.227-08:002010-03-05T18:07:28.227-08:00You my dear are generous to a fault. It is not se...You my dear are generous to a fault. It is not selfish to think of yourself, and Skye too. You are such a good Momma!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218519474695662328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-85656697275240153702010-03-05T16:51:45.399-08:002010-03-05T16:51:45.399-08:00Hi Debby, I think you might actually enjoy this. I...Hi Debby, I think you might actually enjoy this. It will just be like old times, your daughter and you hanging out, cooking together and shopping together. Look on the bright side and good luck!..Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-23317048836861674962010-03-05T16:44:56.637-08:002010-03-05T16:44:56.637-08:00I pray that you all adjust and enjoy! I am sure G...I pray that you all adjust and enjoy! I am sure God will use this time in all of your lives to build character... and grow you closer still! that is the story of my life... challenges that bring out the ugly and change it to good... ;) or just bring out the good... but usually the ugly surfaces a little!! ;) <br />bless you for being a faithful mommy!<br />Just Jenn~ www.seizingmyday.comSeizing My Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245085711105059612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-23757126124070215262010-03-05T16:28:51.711-08:002010-03-05T16:28:51.711-08:00You're taking a positive spin on this now and ...You're taking a positive spin on this now and that will help to make it a more positive experience. Although it won't all be happiness, you really have put a lot of thought into it and setting up the house for privacy was an excellent idea. :) You know I'll be thinking about you!Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-91123472564643333272010-03-05T16:14:52.661-08:002010-03-05T16:14:52.661-08:00Just Breathe ;)Just Breathe ;)Adoption of Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714698687682760800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-3316051405448460812010-03-05T15:51:14.240-08:002010-03-05T15:51:14.240-08:00i understand completely! we love our children but ...i understand completely! we love our children but i think it is much easier to like them from a bit of a distance. good luck to you all with this transition. i'll bet it works out just fine and hey i don't think you need to change a thing, pjs, tv and blogging all day, why does it have to stop? have a great one!Life is good!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18014974313679428356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-16695536155314890662010-03-05T15:18:24.641-08:002010-03-05T15:18:24.641-08:00I'm sure it will be an adjustment. There are a...I'm sure it will be an adjustment. There are always benefits and drawbacks. At least it is temporary. I hope they are thankful that you're willing to do this for them!Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897037441021642059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-27945065029791465692010-03-05T15:08:39.507-08:002010-03-05T15:08:39.507-08:00Having your daughter (and her husband) at your hom...Having your daughter (and her husband) at your home will be different at first, but I have no doubt that you will get use to it. And if it's just temporary the time might fly and they'll be out again before you know it. YOU CAN DO IT!AmazingGreishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362341365639781121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-64440047213740830292010-03-05T15:07:46.775-08:002010-03-05T15:07:46.775-08:00I would imagine that your daughter and sil are not...I would imagine that your daughter and sil are not too happy to give up their privacy either! But, there are lessons to be learned in all things...and there will be in this. It will be better than you think. Usually all those things we worry about are the things that never happen. Change is hard...especially when you get things in life in a pattern like you like. It will be fine...just wait!Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699862913139313405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-55825055021661115282010-03-05T14:53:15.420-08:002010-03-05T14:53:15.420-08:00How lucky is your daughter to have parents like yo...How lucky is your daughter to have parents like you. I think my mom would die before she'd let our family move in!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715810209330536566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-41191806407231780202010-03-05T14:50:30.235-08:002010-03-05T14:50:30.235-08:00well the more we get together together together th...well the more we get together together together the more we get together the happier we'll be...? maybe? ACK!!!! Just keep writing and reminding yourslef it's your house :Pkyootyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001748005643667487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-85121062267184923332010-03-05T14:28:02.400-08:002010-03-05T14:28:02.400-08:00There will be an end and hopefully, you will have ...There will be an end and hopefully, you will have that good feeling in your heart knowing you have been there for them and are a patient and loving example as to how to live their lives. It all comes back to us, all these tiny blessings:-)Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230264141748182037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9070542752256828676.post-9614153690411563742010-03-05T13:20:09.716-08:002010-03-05T13:20:09.716-08:00I couldn't imagine moving back in with my pare...I couldn't imagine moving back in with my parents at all. And I know for a fact that my parents don't want me (or my brother or sister)back in their home (they've said so after my sister moved out). But if there is no other solution, I guess it's a different matter. And no matter how much you love your daughter and son-in-law, they will still be 'intruding' on your turf. <br /><br />I wish you a lot of strength over the next period, but also a lot of joy and fun!Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464946195661953578noreply@blogger.com