tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post50384351074624584..comments2023-10-31T05:07:43.771-07:00Comments on Carpe Diem THE AOL JOURNAL ARCHIVE: The Sleep Over that Wasn'tDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11894596355489850355noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-83883397068373656172005-10-03T13:20:00.000-07:002005-10-03T13:20:00.000-07:00Dawn, its not wrong to feel so happy that Fuzzy wa...Dawn, its not wrong to feel so happy that Fuzzy wanted to come back home. You should feel honored that he feels safe and secure at home with you and that you have created a wonderful home and a relationship that will endure past when he actually goes and makes it through the night for a sleepover. Him knowing that he can return to the nest at any time is a good feeling to have for a 10.5 year old.<br><br>bettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-86979618828424412092005-10-03T13:21:00.000-07:002005-10-03T13:21:00.000-07:00I'm 50 years old and there are times, especial...I'm 50 years old and there are times, especially when I'm ill, that I want my mom. She's been gone for seven years now and I still can't help those feelings. Cherish your moments together !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-64095068629357952812005-10-03T13:42:00.000-07:002005-10-03T13:42:00.000-07:00It's completely natural to NEED your child to NEED...It's completely natural to NEED your child to NEED you. You shouldn't feel guilty for that.<br><br>Just don't do what my mom did to me. She's pulled major guilt trips on me for wanting to be on my own. It's a fine line to walk, really. To be the person your child can come to, without clinging to them. (My mom clings lol)<br><br>Be there when he needs you, and be happy for that. But when he DOES go out on his own, even for a sleepover, be happy for that too.<br><br>It's great to be mommy.<br><br>~Lily<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-51211644907672647772005-10-03T14:02:00.000-07:002005-10-03T14:02:00.000-07:00oh Dawn... I think that is one sweet moment you an...oh Dawn... I think that is one sweet moment you and Fuzzy will always remember. <br>Years ago (my daughter's early elementary years) one of her bestfriend was gonna spend the night but by midnight she has asked to go home and called her mom so of course they went and got her. One evening, when my daughter asked to spend the night she went there..but when it comes time to sleep she wanted to come home..guess what they did? they told her, to sleep over and wait to come home the next day. They didn't even let her call me! She said she asked if them if she can call me and they told her no! I found out everything the next day from my daughter. The parents never said anything to me. Oh I was furious! And she was only a few houses down. <br>Anyway, enjoy your moments with your kids..they grow up fast! <br>Gem :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-9699359642124080192005-10-03T15:40:00.000-07:002005-10-03T15:40:00.000-07:00You are mommy, Dawn, and it is a wondeful thing to...You are mommy, Dawn, and it is a wondeful thing to know that you must let him become his own person. Very well done!<br>Peace and love,<br>Charley<br>http://journals.aol.com/CDittric77/Courage<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-17815360388907386212005-10-03T16:55:00.000-07:002005-10-03T16:55:00.000-07:00Aww! My theory is...if your kid wants to come home...Aww! My theory is...if your kid wants to come home/stay home you are doing something RIGHT. I remember being 5 years old and I couldn't wait to get the heck out of my house. Not a good scene. :-/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-43918350211257873642005-10-03T18:54:00.000-07:002005-10-03T18:54:00.000-07:00Dear Dawnwhat a sweet story! Kids are so unpredict...Dear Dawn<br>what a sweet story! Kids are so unpredictable and so loveable!<br>natalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-35135104116330522412005-10-03T19:59:00.000-07:002005-10-03T19:59:00.000-07:00I'm glad that he had such a good time, even if he ...I'm glad that he had such a good time, even if he didn't stay the entire night. I think it's good that he still needs you and wants to be with you.<br><br>Hugs,<br>SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-82858199482545015842005-10-04T00:51:00.000-07:002005-10-04T00:51:00.000-07:00Yes, and you will always be Mommy.Krissyhttp://jou...Yes, and you will always be Mommy.<br><br>Krissy<br>http://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThinkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-40284476639668290112005-10-04T02:07:00.000-07:002005-10-04T02:07:00.000-07:00Not sure if it's wrong but I feel the same way. Wh...Not sure if it's wrong but I feel the same way. When my oldest isn't home i get knots in my stomach and he's 16!!! LOL<br>Hugs, MarinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750848569067701921.post-805885595053792662005-10-04T03:17:00.000-07:002005-10-04T03:17:00.000-07:00Oh Dawn, My 11 yr old is the SAME way. I cant tel...Oh Dawn, My 11 yr old is the SAME way. I cant tell you how many times I had to go get him at sleepovers. AND it happens when someone tries to sleep over here. <br>He cant sleep. <br>Ellen<br>http://journals.aol.com/eml625/OnedayatatimeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com