Family Reunions
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How Do We Back Out of This Corner with Dh's Family?
Asked by K.S. from Minneapolis
on November 23, 2010
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Some quick history. DH has never been close to his family. He would usually only see his mom and siblings once every few years although I have been taking our son out ...
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- OMG, very stressful for you, I'm sorry! I know this isn't similar to others answers, but here's what I would do. I positively could not STAND the idea of that much car...
- If you can't afford to go then don't go. I don't understand why you are making all of this drama when you can't ford to go. You told them you can't afford it so let it...
- I think that if your husband has been telling his sister and you all along that his plans are to go, no matter the cost, then you have had notice of his intentions. Y...
When Dad Doesn't Go on the Family Vacation
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on June 9, 2011
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hi moms, i don't know if anyone can help with this, but any advice would be so helpful. my husband has discovered dave ramsey, and somewhere in there, a work ethic i n...
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- Can you afford tickets for him to fly over for a couple days over the weekend and then fly home so he doesnt miss much work? Maybe he would do that and not feel so bad.
- It sounds like a version of "buyer's remorse". What looked good at the time, now doesn't look so good now. He is probably feeling a little left out and regretting his ...
- Well, I understand and respect the decision he made BUT he's just going to have to trust you & mom to make the trip. Just be sure to pay ca$h for all of the gifts a...
How Does It Work in Your Family?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 6, 2011
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I have a few questions regarding your kid's grandparents (either side, or both):
- How often do the grandparents see the kids?
- What is the distance between grand...
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- My parents live 45 mins away by car. My In laws live 50 mins away by car. My parents see my son once a week and they are usually the ones to come over. I visit them on...
- It depends on the grands. How often do the grandparents see the kids? My mom sees DD about once every 4-5 months. My ILs see DD about every 1-2 months. Sometime...
- My parents are in their mid-60's, retired and live 35 minutes away. For many years they watched the kids 3x per week at their home for free. Now that they're all in sc...
Living Far Away from Extended Family...
Asked by R.C. from Indianapolis
on April 26, 2008
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My husband and I have four great kids and they have over 50 cousins and lots of aunts and uncles. He and I are very close emotionally to our parents and siblings, but ...
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- We, also, live far away from all of our family. One thing I did for my boys was that I made magnets with all of their cousins, aunts, uncles with their pictures on ea...
- My husband is from England, where all of his family lives (except for his brother who lives in Germany), so I can totally relate. We use a program called Skype. It's...
- R., My husband has a very large family also and to keep up with everyone once a year we have our family reunion. Same weekend every year, same place usually. It works...
Am I Wrong to Be Irritated? Visiting Family and Bringing Family Dog(s) Quandary.
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on August 11, 2010
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I have a sister who has two dogs. She claims these dogs are hypoallergenic. When she comes to visit, she always brings her dogs to my house. (In fact, the first time s...
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- I would be irritated as all get out. We don't have animals at all because my older two are allergic to cats and dogs - my parents have both and they have a bad time if...
- I think each house rules are different. My In-laws allow all of the "kids" to bring their dogs to their home, but when everyone comes to visit us we have a no dog pol...
- I agree with Faith, but might say instead, to soften it a bit, that "since we're being honest now about the dog situation, I need to share that it hasn't worked so wel...
Colorado - Family Friendly / Affordable Suburbs??
Asked by K.I. from Kansas City
on October 24, 2008
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We recently found out that we might be moving to Colorado for my husband's work. We are able to choose any area to live. Does anyone have a family friendly and afforda...
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- Hi, K.! We moved back here from Colorado Springs almost three years ago and highly recommend the area. The cost of living is maybe a little higher than here, but prett...
- The Thornton area (northeast Denver) is a great area with good schools. It is more affordable in north Denver than south Denver but the really great schools are in so...
- How about Parker. A nice growing young community in the Denver Area.
What Do You Do for Your Kids Birthday Parties? Do You Invite Your Family?
Asked by V.D. from Salt Lake City
on October 2, 2012
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I'm curious what you for your child birthdays. Do you combine both your husbands and your family for a combined birthday celebration? Just pick one family each year?...
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- My boy is 6, so I know what you're going through! :) My inlaws are almost exclusively Mormon, which isn't a problem for me, but my family is a partying type family (r...
- We always had separate ones. One for my family and my mom's house or mine, one for my husband's family at my inlaw's house, and one for their friends at a play venue ...
- Invite them all, just don't count on everyone being big enough to show up. We have difficulty on my husband's side where his mother gets very anxious any time there is...
The Matriarch of the Family! (Another Silly Question)
Asked by A.!. from Detroit
on August 8, 2011
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I had a conversaion with the hubby this weekend that I am still thinking on, we talked about how we as parents try to be our children's friend instead of parenting the...
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- fantastic question! Thanks.... I am the matriarch for my family. For my own family.....AND my sons' friends. Thru the years, I've been known as the mean mom, the...
- Interesting question. My husband has a very large family, scattered thoughout the world. Both his parents are from Brasil. We went to visit my FIL's family. It...
- I would have to say I am. My MIL is in her 90s but we were never close since her son my hubby was in the military and we moved around. On my mother's side there was ...
What Time Does Your Family Eat Thanksgiving Meal?
Asked by C.K. from Minneapolis
on November 9, 2011
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Hi,
I am just wondering what time you have your Thanksgiving meal. The reason I ask is because year after year both my family and my husband's family seem to eat at ...
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- My family has always had the big dinner at noon and then leftovers at around 7:00 pm. Seems like the dinners could be staggered.
- Lunch is at noon, supper is between 5 and 7 and DINNER is around 2 or 3 on Sundays and/or holidays at Grandma's house! Seriously though, stay home! Invite them al...
- When the turkey is done, which is never when predicted. So planned around 3 and normally 4. Thanksgiving is easy for me. My parents eat at my inlaws. Christmas...
Seeking Insight on Family Event Situation
Asked by A.C. from San Antonio
on December 31, 2009
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A little background...I married into a large, close-knit family. Earlier this year, I was told that my husband's siblings had started discussing plans for his milesto...
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- I'm surprised that your husband didn't say anything to his family when there was a party going on and you weren't there. I can't imagine that my husband would have pa...
- Hello, I am a Christian and I am also a professional owner of a psychological services agency. Let me simply say, give them my card. You did not deserve that nor di...
- Maybe talk to your husband about it, but honestly, if they are that vindictive then you may as well hang it up. They knew what they were doing and did it anyway. Espec...
