RUBbette Wives & Housework, si man

[Mariya 0]

The time and involvement you have with your Mini-bone dealing with illness and discomforts probably does more to make the bond between parent and child an unbreakable one than all the party and 'fun' time!Especially at this age he is learning who he can trust to always be there for him. What he learns now will be the basis for everything else in your future relationship. He may not be able to articulate in words what he is thinking and feeling but he can read your feelings for him very clearly! Some day you will look back on these days and realize that even though sleep was sometimes a scarce luxury, you gained something far more valuable.

Totally agree. We had a premature baby - 2 lb 13oz or 1200g - never forget the feeling I shared with my husband when born on the 29th week our baby cried. His cry was the best thing we were praying for. Of course now I have to remind that myself when he keeps me up till 4am for no reason. And hubby flees to a different room saying he gotta work in the morning. Lol.

[mox 298]

When leaving, I spied a nearby headstone for a little girl who apparently had died on the day of her birth. It had her name, the date, and "Our Baby." I won't forget, no man.

Had the same experience a few years ago...heartbreaking.

[james&olya 1,121]

Also, on long trips it's best to stick them in the dog carrier you have strapped to the top of your car. Make sure to check on them at least every couple hours.

Is 'mox' really just a nickname for 'mitt'?

[mox 298]

Is 'mox' really just a nickname for 'mitt'?

Hey now, don't go blowin' my cover! I'm hiding out from Newt!

[james&olya 1,121]

Hey now, don't go blowin' my cover! I'm hiding out from Newt!

[TBoneTX 45,304]

hubby flees to a different room saying he gotta work in the morning.

Mrs. T-B. has put the kibosh on this, si man... and it doesn't help that Mama-Mrs.-T-B. is occupying the different room during her visit, no man.

There is no place to sleep except my office at work, zzz man, but somehow that option isn't optimal, no man...

[james&olya 1,121]

Actually, I don't remember any of that stuff. It is precious only in the moment, if then. It sounds very good but let's not kid ourselves...some things are better forgotten. Vomit for instance.

It is a convenient facet of human nature that we tend to forget unpleasant experiences more readily over time than we forget the good ones. But the bonds that are formed between individuals, especially parent and child, can survive beyond the specific memories of the events that shaped the formation of those bonds.

[TBoneTX 45,304]

Mrs. T-B. actually cleaned part of our bathroom today, see man. I almost thought that I was hallucinating, but it wasn't Hallucinowe'en, no man.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

It is a convenient facet of human nature that we tend to forget unpleasant experiences more readily over time than we forget the good ones. But the bonds that are formed between individuals, especially parent and child, can survive beyond the specific memories of the events that shaped the formation of those bonds.

I do not often think of the unpleasant moments. But it is the difficult moments that are put away that makes all the other BS in life less irritating. It is those difficult times, truly difficult, frightening times (which do not include waiting for the NOA2 ) that make it possible to answer "Hell YES I am having a good day!"

Mrs. T-B. actually cleaned part of our bathroom today, see man. I almost thought that I was hallucinating, but it wasn't Hallucinowe'en, no man.

I think this gets back to the beginning of this mega thread...Alla does not do toilets.

[eekee 182]

If Alla doesn't do toilets... who does?

[visaveteran1 33]

It is a convenient facet of human nature that we tend to forget unpleasant experiences more readily over time than we forget the good ones. But the bonds that are formed between individuals, especially parent and child, can survive beyond the specific memories of the events that shaped the formation of those bonds.

What book did you read that from? Or are you a sociology professor? We have unique experiences and some parents give up their kids for adoption. Sometimes there's a breakdown in what the books say and reality. But I like the romanticizing style you present.

I'm speaking to you as a stay home dad...well, until he grew up and went to college. My son never spent one day in daycare. Can you devote yourself to that level?

[natty bumppo 297]

Mrs. T-B. actually cleaned part of our bathroom today, see man. I almost thought that I was hallucinating, but it wasn't Hallucinowe'en, no man.

I think this gets back to the beginning of this mega thread...Alla does not do toilets.

all this talk about toilets ... talk about things spinning around ....and around ... and around ....

[slim 1,525]

T-Bone, do you guys have the infamous "toilet ring?"

[Ban Hammer 13,343]

If Alla doesn't do toilets... who does?

gary

[Mariya 0]

My American hubby can clean the house but never does the toilets. Leaves it up to the Ukrainian labor.

Wait.. looks like this topic is about discussing RUB wives/hubbies. May I post about my American hubby sometimes?

Edited February 10, 2012 by Mariya