Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

[JAMMS]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

My little girl was not feeling good this past weekend. Last night was a bad night. She woke up at around 11:00pm and was just miserable. Crying and warm with a fever. I took her into my bed and at about 1:00 I heard a big thump..and then the whaling. Yup, she fell off the bed. My hubby(he was sleeping on the couch downstairs) went nuts, started screaming at me, took her and tried to get her calmed and back to sleep. Of course she wanted only me. I know he was just scared, and over reacted. She is fine. But the rest of the night was miserable. I'm sure tonight will be the same. What the hell am I supposed to do? Leave her room screaming when she is sick? AARRGGHH!!!

I hate when there so young and sick.

[Sarasmiles]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

Jamms,
Why on earth was your husband screaming at you? Did he think it was your fault she fell out of the bed? Of course you were right to bring her into your bed...I would have done the same. I hope she's feeling better...And that you're okay too. Sara

[JAMMS]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

Sara- He was upset that she fell. I think it was more of a nervous screaming. He apologized later. Last night she cried to come in the bed with me again. She is not sick anymore. I think I'm going to have a problem getting her to stay asleep in her own crib. I like to have my bed to myself. I may have to let her cry it out now that she is not sick. I hate that.

My 17 year old boy will graduate high school in june. He is not a great student but is good in accounting.I want him to go to city college for accounting. He is talking about going to the Marines. I think he is to immature to make such a life altering decision at this time. I'm having a hard time with this. I'm sure the military would make a mand of him, and teach him alot. But I'm scared that he just wants to play war. I asssumed he would be inteested in going in for computers of telecommunication or something. But no, he is looking into artilary. Not sure how to handle this.

I know this may be touchy subject. Please know I have nothing against the military. I'm a patriotic person. I'm just scared for my indesisive yet very impulsive 17 year old boy.

Any one have any advice?

[on my way]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

Jamms, if he really wants to go into the service. Point him to the navy or air force......trust me, less combat. They have good programs to learn from too.

[on my way]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

Nothing against the other two branches....I?ve lost a few good friends who ended up in combat :upset:

[hart]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

((((Jamms))))

I don't blame you, I wouldn't want my almost 14 year old going into the service either. But I don't see it happening he's a rather greedy boy and I don't think he would seek the military way of life. And I agree with OMW the airforce or navy would be safer.

[JAMMS]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

OMW- That's what me and his dad were trying to tell him.
His responsed were. "I don't like planes" and "a boat is an easy target" (see what I mean about being to immature)
I think that recruiter has him brainwashed. My other problem is that he also turns 18 in June. Then I'm screwed. I have a limited time to point him towards the navy or airforce. I want to take him to the Intrepid in NYC. Maybe that will spark something.

[JAMMS]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

Thanks Hart- It's hard to talk to him about it. He getsvery defensive and we end up arguing. This was always one of my biggest fears.

[on my way]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

Jamms, how about the national guard???

[on my way]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

Stupid teenagers, they think they know everything....god, if i was 1/2 as smart now as I was when I was 18, I'd be a freaking genius.

[on my way]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

Sorry, should have explained I have 3 teens.

[JAMMS]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

Sounds good to me, the boy is giving me a problem. I have to find a way for him to see the others (navy, air force,NG) with out him feeling like I'm agaisnt his decision. He's soooo defensive.

[JAMMS]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

LOL exactly....Don't you hate when they look aat you like you're the idiot! Hello! You dumbass!!!! LOL

[on my way]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

Yup, I am the dumb ass

Wish mine could decide what she wants to do. Can't figure out where she wants to go to college or wth for. It's so funny besides the booze prob, I am doing everthing I hoped to. A teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grow up and I'm doing it.

My sons bus driver worries me. She just drove past the house about 50 mph, forgot to drop my kid. She is now backing down the road from about 1/2 mile away. Now, who's the dumb ass????

[JAMMS]

Are We Having Fun Yet? The joys and stresses of parenting

OMW-Is she ok? More importantly, is your son ok? What the???....