Daughter in the car, said:
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Daughter in the car, said:
Today, I heard my daughter start to understand our situation and her dad.
She said...
Mom, you might not want to hear this.
Me: Honey, you can tell me anything
Daughter: I know. At the fair on Friday with Dad, I saw something I wanted to get you as a gift and asked Dad. He didn't say anything and walked right by. It made me sad.
We give him school photos and stuff.
Me: Thanks for thinking of me, sweet girl
It shows you that it is these little interactions can have a profound impact on our kids.
She said...
Mom, you might not want to hear this.
Me: Honey, you can tell me anything
Daughter: I know. At the fair on Friday with Dad, I saw something I wanted to get you as a gift and asked Dad. He didn't say anything and walked right by. It made me sad.
We give him school photos and stuff.
Me: Thanks for thinking of me, sweet girl
It shows you that it is these little interactions can have a profound impact on our kids.
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They are mmuuuuccchhh more insightful than we give them credit for. Once there is turmoil in a marriage children notice every little thing. Sad.
One thing we discussed at a step study at CR last night was that you cannot take away the pain for your children. They will see it for what it is and experience it. While you cannot take it away, you can learn to be there for them and #1 most important, LISTEN to them.
You are doing great! XXX
One thing we discussed at a step study at CR last night was that you cannot take away the pain for your children. They will see it for what it is and experience it. While you cannot take it away, you can learn to be there for them and #1 most important, LISTEN to them.
You are doing great! XXX
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I've said this before, but...
I grew up in a middle class family. We went on ONE summer vacation when I was a kid -- one of those that was planned to be fun for the kids. I don't remember much of that, but you know what I do remember? Being out in the woods with my dad while my mom was out running. All the dinners when we were howling with laughter. Helping dad and uncle Alan refinish a room in the basement. Baking with mom.
Kids do notice the little things. The everyday things.
I grew up in a middle class family. We went on ONE summer vacation when I was a kid -- one of those that was planned to be fun for the kids. I don't remember much of that, but you know what I do remember? Being out in the woods with my dad while my mom was out running. All the dinners when we were howling with laughter. Helping dad and uncle Alan refinish a room in the basement. Baking with mom.
Kids do notice the little things. The everyday things.
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I give the children small gifts for fathers birthday, fathers day & Christmas, sometimes I get gifts for their step Mum.
What does their father & gf give me, a bit fat zero, but then again I don't expect anything from them.
I give for the children's sake.
What does their father & gf give me, a bit fat zero, but then again I don't expect anything from them.
I give for the children's sake.
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