JJBerk Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Your fear of empty nest is borderline unhealthy lol. Oh, laff, you have no idea. One day, you will relate, 'cause your WIFE will fall apart. Beyond that, you won't understand. I get it... it's completely different for moms/daughters, then guys/anything. Plus I got extra baggage 'cause my mom's been gone 15+ years. Anyway... Please don't judge - that's the point of this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Reading this thread I think its Exactly the kind of parental outlet I need. You guys are awesome. I have perused boards at parenting websites and they are full of judgmental I raise my kids better than you fools that I have no Interest or patience for. You all are awesome. Laid back and supportive. I'm the dad of a 9 month old and I'm also a family doc. Its a bit isolating because I'm a so called medical expert. Sure I have medical knowledge in spades but parenting is a different animal. Anyway this is my favorite thread on the boards. I'm going to participate and online I never tell people of my medical background. I dont want a pm of a rash. But I get the feeling that would not be an issue here. Cheers y'all and good luck. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Welcome, and good luck! Vent as needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windzilla Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 This is the parenthood thread, so I'm not going to apologize too much. Holy hell, I'm a hot f'ing mess. I promise to not post too much in the next 10 days, but this is way worse than I thought, and I got nowhere else to go to vent. Disregard as necessary. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 I agree with the other sentiments vent away! your daughter is lucky to have a parent that cares this much not everyone does, unfortunately Semper ubi sub ubi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted August 10, 2013 Author I Donated Too Share Posted August 10, 2013 Oh, laff, you have no idea. One day, you will relate, 'cause your WIFE will fall apart. Beyond that, you won't understand. I get it... it's completely different for moms/daughters, then guys/anything. Plus I got extra baggage 'cause my mom's been gone 15+ years. Anyway... Please don't judge - that's the point of this thread you've posted in multiple threads about this for weeks, madam. Drinking it away wont help, by the way. Find a new hobby or hit the gym. Not judging, just giving honest feedback from an outside perspective. Oh and I created this thread, I'm aware of its point, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Sorry to have bothered you. And for the record, two threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 i vote for drinking it away, AND hitting the gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Lol jase... Home from the hospital today. Playing and walking around ok. Not quite good usual self but hopefully a full night of sleep well help. Gotta wake him up in a couple of hours to give him medication though... Sigh, 2.5 years old and been through the ringer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I wish you guys luck! Hope he's feeling better soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtvf52 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 ^^hope he's getting better at home!! Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Lol jase... Home from the hospital today. Playing and walking around ok. Not quite good usual self but hopefully a full night of sleep well help. Gotta wake him up in a couple of hours to give him medication though... Sigh, 2.5 years old and been through the ringer. Hope he does awesome at home and gets a good nights sleep!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks everyone. JJBerk how are you holding up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 So sweet, thanks! Today was another awesome day! I know it's all for good - she's going to a fantastic place for all the right reasons... I think EOD Thursday will be the worst. Move her in Wed, orientation Thurs, and then we leave. Very excited for our trip home along Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline drive. I'll be weepy, but I'll make it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 What school is she going to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Appalachian State. Hayes School of Music. How did the night's sleep go?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 what's her instrument? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Cello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 That's pretty bad ass and different There are a few bands these days are rocking a cello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 She's pretty good too. She discovered that App has a minor in Appalachian Mountain and Folk music - pretty much bluegrass. She may go for it. She's in her room packing away - so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 That's pretty bad ass and different There are a few bands these days are rocking a cello. These guys have done pretty well paying cellos for a career, particularly since they've been able to get into some mainstream music channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 These guys have done pretty well paying cellos for a career, particularly since they've been able to get into some mainstream music channels. We are very familiar with them. Another good/interesting one is Rasputina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 why does it seem that kids turn 18 and regress bout 3 or 4 years in maturity? i realize they are short on patience at that age, but still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 why does it seem that kids turn 18 and regress bout 3 or 4 years in maturity? i realize they are short on patience at that age, but still... Hormones. Oh, and absolute omniscience, obviously. Remember how nice it was to know everything about everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 It just occurred to me... my parenting is really kind of over? At this point, whatever we have tried to instill in her best be done, or it's kind of too late. Sure, there will be advice and suggestions in the time to come, but this is kind of it! So, here's hoping she took the best we had to offer, left behind the bad examples (rare they may have been LOL), and rocks it out. Ridiculous RV is in the driveway, partially loaded and ready to go. My sis-in-law offered some good advice last night: leave when she asks you to leave, not when you are ready... you'll never be ready. Kleenex packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I can assure you, that your parenting is not over. My mom still imparts advice that is listened to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBerk Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Thanks jasejase. Means a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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