http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/ Sat, 19 May 2012 16:23:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-25297 Marla Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:57:30 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-25297 Too busy sniffling to comment. A day after reading this. Too busy sniffling to comment. A day after reading this.

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-29245 Marla Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:57:30 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-29245 Too busy sniffling to comment. A day after reading this. Too busy sniffling to comment. A day after reading this.

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-25296 Kris Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:33:53 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-25296 Great post Dani! So well said. I went through this with John a year ago. Everything you say is so true. He was still in his crib at 3 1/3, and we were struggling to potty train him. So my therapist said, you must get him out of the crib before the baby comes. Get rid of the sippy cups (the high chair was gone already), get rid of the baby plates and silverware, get him into a bed, THEN potty train. We did all that, and within a week he potty trained himself. It is so hard to let all the baby/preschool stuff go. I would freeze time too, if I could. *sniff* Great post Dani! So well said. I went through this with John a year ago. Everything you say is so true. He was still in his crib at 3 1/3, and we were struggling to potty train him. So my therapist said, you must get him out of the crib before the baby comes. Get rid of the sippy cups (the high chair was gone already), get rid of the baby plates and silverware, get him into a bed, THEN potty train. We did all that, and within a week he potty trained himself.
It is so hard to let all the baby/preschool stuff go. I would freeze time too, if I could. *sniff*

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-29244 Kris Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:33:53 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-29244 Great post Dani! So well said. I went through this with John a year ago. Everything you say is so true. He was still in his crib at 3 1/3, and we were struggling to potty train him. So my therapist said, you must get him out of the crib before the baby comes. Get rid of the sippy cups (the high chair was gone already), get rid of the baby plates and silverware, get him into a bed, THEN potty train. We did all that, and within a week he potty trained himself. It is so hard to let all the baby/preschool stuff go. I would freeze time too, if I could. *sniff* Great post Dani! So well said. I went through this with John a year ago. Everything you say is so true. He was still in his crib at 3 1/3, and we were struggling to potty train him. So my therapist said, you must get him out of the crib before the baby comes. Get rid of the sippy cups (the high chair was gone already), get rid of the baby plates and silverware, get him into a bed, THEN potty train. We did all that, and within a week he potty trained himself.
It is so hard to let all the baby/preschool stuff go. I would freeze time too, if I could. *sniff*

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-25295 moe Tue, 14 Mar 2006 06:57:45 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-25295 It is why even with 5 I can't say I will not have another baby. I am not ready to nurse, smell their head, watch them learn to crawl, hear first words all for the last time. I have to keep the posibility of another baby at least until I have grandkids! It is why even with 5 I can’t say I will not have another baby. I am not ready to nurse, smell their head, watch them learn to crawl, hear first words all for the last time. I have to keep the posibility of another baby at least until I have grandkids!

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-29243 moe Tue, 14 Mar 2006 06:57:45 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-29243 It is why even with 5 I can't say I will not have another baby. I am not ready to nurse, smell their head, watch them learn to crawl, hear first words all for the last time. I have to keep the posibility of another baby at least until I have grandkids! It is why even with 5 I can’t say I will not have another baby. I am not ready to nurse, smell their head, watch them learn to crawl, hear first words all for the last time. I have to keep the posibility of another baby at least until I have grandkids!

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-25294 Jen Tue, 14 Mar 2006 06:38:11 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-25294 I know. I know. I spend all day wishing away the terrible twos but I know I will miss them like crazy! Good luck with the bed thing. Jen I know. I know. I spend all day wishing away the terrible twos but I know I will miss them like crazy! Good luck with the bed thing.
Jen

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-29242 Jen Tue, 14 Mar 2006 06:38:11 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-29242 I know. I know. I spend all day wishing away the terrible twos but I know I will miss them like crazy! Good luck with the bed thing. Jen I know. I know. I spend all day wishing away the terrible twos but I know I will miss them like crazy! Good luck with the bed thing.
Jen

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-25293 Jodi Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:02:17 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-25293 I know exactly what you mean. I want to freeze time. The thought of my boys growing up, leaving and determining that I am not the most important woman in their lives is just killing me. I guess that's why some people have lots of kids. I know exactly what you mean. I want to freeze time. The thought of my boys growing up, leaving and determining that I am not the most important woman in their lives is just killing me. I guess that’s why some people have lots of kids.

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-29241 Jodi Tue, 14 Mar 2006 00:02:17 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-29241 I know exactly what you mean. I want to freeze time. The thought of my boys growing up, leaving and determining that I am not the most important woman in their lives is just killing me. I guess that's why some people have lots of kids. I know exactly what you mean. I want to freeze time. The thought of my boys growing up, leaving and determining that I am not the most important woman in their lives is just killing me. I guess that’s why some people have lots of kids.

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-25292 Phantom Scribbler Mon, 13 Mar 2006 22:49:06 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-25292 (o) I know just how you feel, Dani. Especially since we're not planning to have another one. I had a conversation with an older woman once, about the "last" milestones of a child's growth. She said, "You know, as my son got bigger I'd think, 'Someday when he sits on my lap it will be for the last time.' And one day it was." Sob! (o)
I know just how you feel, Dani. Especially since we’re not planning to have another one.
I had a conversation with an older woman once, about the “last” milestones of a child’s growth. She said, “You know, as my son got bigger I’d think, ‘Someday when he sits on my lap it will be for the last time.’ And one day it was.”
Sob!

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-29240 Phantom Scribbler Mon, 13 Mar 2006 22:49:06 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-29240 (o) I know just how you feel, Dani. Especially since we're not planning to have another one. I had a conversation with an older woman once, about the "last" milestones of a child's growth. She said, "You know, as my son got bigger I'd think, 'Someday when he sits on my lap it will be for the last time.' And one day it was." Sob! (o)
I know just how you feel, Dani. Especially since we’re not planning to have another one.
I had a conversation with an older woman once, about the “last” milestones of a child’s growth. She said, “You know, as my son got bigger I’d think, ‘Someday when he sits on my lap it will be for the last time.’ And one day it was.”
Sob!

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-25291 Renee Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:58:14 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-25291 Oh, Dani. I've so been there and am still there in so many ways. The good news is, (I'm thinking even more so with boys) they probably won't grow up as fast as you think. Or even want to. I never imagined that my 10-year old would still want to hug, kiss, and spend time with me as she does now. She's almost as big as me, but in so many ways, still a little girl. I'm hoping she sticks it out until she's about, well let's say . . 42. And don't forget, you still have 'Frosty' too! Oh, Dani. I’ve so been there and am still there in so many ways. The good news is, (I’m thinking even more so with boys) they probably won’t grow up as fast as you think. Or even want to. I never imagined that my 10-year old would still want to hug, kiss, and spend time with me as she does now. She’s almost as big as me, but in so many ways, still a little girl. I’m hoping she sticks it out until she’s about, well let’s say . . 42.
And don’t forget, you still have ‘Frosty’ too!

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-29239 Renee Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:58:14 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-29239 Oh, Dani. I've so been there and am still there in so many ways. The good news is, (I'm thinking even more so with boys) they probably won't grow up as fast as you think. Or even want to. I never imagined that my 10-year old would still want to hug, kiss, and spend time with me as she does now. She's almost as big as me, but in so many ways, still a little girl. I'm hoping she sticks it out until she's about, well let's say . . 42. And don't forget, you still have 'Frosty' too! Oh, Dani. I’ve so been there and am still there in so many ways. The good news is, (I’m thinking even more so with boys) they probably won’t grow up as fast as you think. Or even want to. I never imagined that my 10-year old would still want to hug, kiss, and spend time with me as she does now. She’s almost as big as me, but in so many ways, still a little girl. I’m hoping she sticks it out until she’s about, well let’s say . . 42.
And don’t forget, you still have ‘Frosty’ too!

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-25290 BeachMama Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:59:30 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-25290 You capture in words what so many of us feel and you do it so, so well. If only they never have to grow up, then neither do we :). At the same time, I have dreams where I watch "J" playing football in highschool. I see him walking very tall with his blonde hair and I love him so much, that I can't wait to see if he will look like he does in my dreams. As for Simon and not knowing where he is, well, Hubby and I were upstairs for a few minutes getting ready and we thought "J" was on the couch watching a movie, until I felt the cold draft of the back door!! Yep, he was out playing with the dogs, all he could say was "Mommy, I have my boots on" too bad he didn't have pants and a sweater on too! Time for a lock on the sliding door. You capture in words what so many of us feel and you do it so, so well. If only they never have to grow up, then neither do we .
At the same time, I have dreams where I watch “J” playing football in highschool. I see him walking very tall with his blonde hair and I love him so much, that I can’t wait to see if he will look like he does in my dreams.
As for Simon and not knowing where he is, well, Hubby and I were upstairs for a few minutes getting ready and we thought “J” was on the couch watching a movie, until I felt the cold draft of the back door!! Yep, he was out playing with the dogs, all he could say was “Mommy, I have my boots on” too bad he didn’t have pants and a sweater on too! Time for a lock on the sliding door.

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-29238 BeachMama Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:59:30 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-29238 You capture in words what so many of us feel and you do it so, so well. If only they never have to grow up, then neither do we :). At the same time, I have dreams where I watch "J" playing football in highschool. I see him walking very tall with his blonde hair and I love him so much, that I can't wait to see if he will look like he does in my dreams. As for Simon and not knowing where he is, well, Hubby and I were upstairs for a few minutes getting ready and we thought "J" was on the couch watching a movie, until I felt the cold draft of the back door!! Yep, he was out playing with the dogs, all he could say was "Mommy, I have my boots on" too bad he didn't have pants and a sweater on too! Time for a lock on the sliding door. You capture in words what so many of us feel and you do it so, so well. If only they never have to grow up, then neither do we .
At the same time, I have dreams where I watch “J” playing football in highschool. I see him walking very tall with his blonde hair and I love him so much, that I can’t wait to see if he will look like he does in my dreams.
As for Simon and not knowing where he is, well, Hubby and I were upstairs for a few minutes getting ready and we thought “J” was on the couch watching a movie, until I felt the cold draft of the back door!! Yep, he was out playing with the dogs, all he could say was “Mommy, I have my boots on” too bad he didn’t have pants and a sweater on too! Time for a lock on the sliding door.

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-25289 Beanie Baby Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:49:38 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-25289 I like the way Nancy thinks! hugs to you, Dani. I may be a change addict, but I too struggle with watching Frances grow up. I like the way Nancy thinks!
hugs to you, Dani. I may be a change addict, but I too struggle with watching Frances grow up.

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-29237 Beanie Baby Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:49:38 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-29237 I like the way Nancy thinks! hugs to you, Dani. I may be a change addict, but I too struggle with watching Frances grow up. I like the way Nancy thinks!
hugs to you, Dani. I may be a change addict, but I too struggle with watching Frances grow up.

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-25288 nancy Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:46:39 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-25288 BIIIIIIIG deeeeeeep breath. Iiiiin, oooout. As much as you have describe so many emotions that I share with you...this. too. shall. pass. As hard as it is for us to see them grow up, look ahead to the multi-billions of good things we will get to do with our children. (and yes, even when they are taller than us and old enough to vote). I sigh with sadness at every phase I see passing, knowing I will very likely never see someone learn to poop in the potty ever again, or recognize their name, or say prayers to Buzz Lightyear. That is the hardest. But then again, so is the journey of life. I do have one solution for us. Have another baby. BIIIIIIIG deeeeeeep breath. Iiiiin, oooout. As much as you have describe so many emotions that I share with you…this. too. shall. pass. As hard as it is for us to see them grow up, look ahead to the multi-billions of good things we will get to do with our children. (and yes, even when they are taller than us and old enough to vote).
I sigh with sadness at every phase I see passing, knowing I will very likely never see someone learn to poop in the potty ever again, or recognize their name, or say prayers to Buzz Lightyear. That is the hardest. But then again, so is the journey of life. I do have one solution for us.
Have another baby.

]]> http://danigirl.ca/blog/2006/03/13/transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-29236 nancy Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:46:39 +0000 http://danigirl.ca/blog/?p=418#comment-29236 BIIIIIIIG deeeeeeep breath. Iiiiin, oooout. As much as you have describe so many emotions that I share with you...this. too. shall. pass. As hard as it is for us to see them grow up, look ahead to the multi-billions of good things we will get to do with our children. (and yes, even when they are taller than us and old enough to vote). I sigh with sadness at every phase I see passing, knowing I will very likely never see someone learn to poop in the potty ever again, or recognize their name, or say prayers to Buzz Lightyear. That is the hardest. But then again, so is the journey of life. I do have one solution for us. Have another baby. BIIIIIIIG deeeeeeep breath. Iiiiin, oooout. As much as you have describe so many emotions that I share with you…this. too. shall. pass. As hard as it is for us to see them grow up, look ahead to the multi-billions of good things we will get to do with our children. (and yes, even when they are taller than us and old enough to vote).
I sigh with sadness at every phase I see passing, knowing I will very likely never see someone learn to poop in the potty ever again, or recognize their name, or say prayers to Buzz Lightyear. That is the hardest. But then again, so is the journey of life. I do have one solution for us.
Have another baby.

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