Comments on: Your Going to Do What ???

By: Kandee

Kandee — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:05:39 +0000

Wow, I must be the only one who isn’t totally shocked! Maybe its because the week after I graduated college, I moved in with my boyfriend (now Husband of 23 years). I vividly do remember having the conversation with my mom about the moving in. It went more like this… “hey Mom, I am moving in with Chuck tomorrow, can you tell Dad”? See, they had never actually even met Chuck and when he arrived the next day in his big old red 4wheel drive smoking a cigarette I am sure they were very impressed.

Lets just be happy you and your wife were actually given the decency of a mature conversation/warning.

Just as my parents could not stop me from making every mistake in my life, we can’t make our children’s decisions/mistakes/achievements. I have to say, it was much easier when they were little and “because I said so” – actually worked. We just have to be there when they need us.
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By: Momisodes

Momisodes — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:50:56 +0000

I can’t even imagine the sinking feeling. I do not look forward to that conversation with my daughter. Unfortunately, if I follow the “can’t call the kettle black” rule, I’m in serious trouble!
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By: Trooper Thorn

Trooper Thorn — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:49:59 +0000

It could be worse Mike. She could have told you that she and Mark are planning to knock over a Las Vegas casino during Spring Break.
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By: The Cubicle's Backporch

The Cubicle's Backporch — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:16:21 +0000

As someone who has lived with her boyfriend pretty much since we started dating (I knew him for years before that), I can relate to your daughter. I was 23 when we started living together.

And I still did well in school. (And graduated!) And since I was living in the city by myself, it was probably safer to have him living with me. I think you made the right decision by not freaking out about it (too much). It sounds like you’ve raised a great daughter and she’ll make it work!
The Cubicle’s Backporch´s last blog ..2009 Poker Run- Mardi Gras on the Water

By: this new place

this new place — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:28:25 +0000

well, I live with my guy and who knows if we will ever get around to getting married, I am sure we will, preferably before my kids start dating and want to move in with their boyfriend. Heh heh.
this new place´s last blog ..Wise at Christmas

By: Otter

Otter — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:55:55 +0000

Doesn’t sound fun at all. Like you said all you can do now is trust that you raised her well and she will make smart decisions about the new arangement. This makes me want to try and cherish every moment even more.
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By: M@

M@ — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:56:54 +0000

Thank GOD I’m about 10 years from that talk. Oye.

Make a stiff drink, grab a stogie, and go sit out back and say Oh Shit over and over:)
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By: terri

terri — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:29:12 +0000

My son’s girlfriend moved in with him this year. It was a move made out of necessity as well. I think it was a bit easier for me to absorb because, for one, he’s a boy. Somehow, I think it’s a little bit easier with a son as opposed to a daughter. Also, there are three other room mates in the house and she does have her own bedroom, though I’m not so naive as to think they each spend every night in their own rooms. I worried about the possibility of them breaking up and being stuck in the same house for the year, and all the other usual worries, but it seems to be working out well. She’s a great girl and they’re both smart kids. I hope things work out just fine for your daughter too.
terri´s last blog ..Life is Good – December 18, 2009

By: Tara R.

Tara R. — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:49:08 +0000

I fully expect to have a similar conversation some day soon. My college kid and her BFF have dated for three years. She will be a senior next year. Her tuition is fully paid for, but not her housing, so we might have a little more say.

Good luck to all of you.
Tara R.´s last blog ..Weekly Winners ~ at the Landing

By: WeaselMomma

WeaselMomma — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:58:34 +0000

I too have been slapped in the face a lot lately with the fact that the Weasels are growing older and more independent. Not anything quite this mind shattering, but definitely reality check worthy. I hope your ticker can hold strong.
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