Good for you for acknowledging that each year is getting better. I'm sure this bi-coastal parenting thing is something that takes a huge amount of patience and determination, and I love to see that you're more than up to the task. Honestly, I don't know how you do it. Or, rather, I should say that I can completely understand how much of a toll this takes on you. You are amazing, and should be commended for all the effort you put in; many in your shoes would have stopped trying years and miles ago. It will get better, and Oscar will be a better person for it, and come to think of it, so will you.
In related news: STILL SLEEPING WITH DAD AT NINE??!!!!! UNACCEPTABLE. No wonder he's upset to be away from dad for so long. He's still being breast-fed.
Believe me, I've had multiple arguments with his dad and Oscar about the bed thing. But until the issue is discussed with ANOTHER ADULT, an outside person (who is sure to think the way we do!!), it will not change. And Oscar sleeping by himself is ALWAYS a major issue when he visits, as well as one of the reason he freaks out on the phone MONTHS ahead of time (asking me where he'll be sleeping -- the same place as usual of course -- and if he'll be by himself -- of course, yes, with nightlight & me in the living room, etc, etc...
Re: I commend you!colibri29May 30 2007, 22:11:57 UTC
Thanks so much for your thoughts and suggestions! It takes a lot out of me, the emotional & argumentative cycle, but the cycle brings hope too... and it's WONDERFUL to receive encouragement like this:)
I would love to know your recommendations on books!! I certainly don't know of any, and I'd MUCH rather read with him than spend a lot of time in a church that I don't usually attend. I had this crazy idea to take him to a different church every week (Jewish synagogue, unitarian, Lutheran, Muslim), but I think it would likely backfire, confusing the hell out of him and driving him straight into the priest's arms:) !!! Please do recommend away!
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In related news: STILL SLEEPING WITH DAD AT NINE??!!!!! UNACCEPTABLE. No wonder he's upset to be away from dad for so long. He's still being breast-fed.
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I would love to know your recommendations on books!! I certainly don't know of any, and I'd MUCH rather read with him than spend a lot of time in a church that I don't usually attend. I had this crazy idea to take him to a different church every week (Jewish synagogue, unitarian, Lutheran, Muslim), but I think it would likely backfire, confusing the hell out of him and driving him straight into the priest's arms:) !!! Please do recommend away!
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