Comments on: WFMW: Traveling Without My Family http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-traveling-without-my-family/ ... you know the ones. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:38:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tracey http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-traveling-without-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4554 Tracey Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:06:59 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=104#comment-4554 When I am away from my family I usually take something of my husbands to sleep in (t-shirt or boxers.) <br />I find talking to the kids makes me very homesick, so if I call home and they aren't begging to talk I sometimes just talk to my hubs. It sounds harsh but he usually knows if one of them really needs to hear moms voice.<br />I got the newsletter and of course I will share the button and info! When I am away from my family I usually take something of my husbands to sleep in (t-shirt or boxers.)
I find talking to the kids makes me very homesick, so if I call home and they aren't begging to talk I sometimes just talk to my hubs. It sounds harsh but he usually knows if one of them really needs to hear moms voice.
I got the newsletter and of course I will share the button and info!

]]> By: Melissa R http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-traveling-without-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4555 Melissa R Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:20:28 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=104#comment-4555 Kristen, I know that DOING SOMETHING can help ease any jitters. But, I think you are over thinking it. The family will be fine. Show hubby you respect his abilities by leaving him in charge to do it his way. It's only 10 days. The family will probably survive just fine with daddy running the ship via his own methods. Give him the gift of confidence. IMO. :) Kristen, I know that DOING SOMETHING can help ease any jitters. But, I think you are over thinking it. The family will be fine. Show hubby you respect his abilities by leaving him in charge to do it his way. It's only 10 days. The family will probably survive just fine with daddy running the ship via his own methods. Give him the gift of confidence. IMO. :)

]]> By: Eos Mom http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-traveling-without-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4556 Eos Mom Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:31:15 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=104#comment-4556 I put your button on my blog (even though I only have 3 followers). Best of luck on your trip, I'll be praying for you. I put your button on my blog (even though I only have 3 followers). Best of luck on your trip, I'll be praying for you.

]]> By: Alison @ Hospitality Haven http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-traveling-without-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4557 Alison @ Hospitality Haven Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:24:25 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=104#comment-4557 My husband's parents traveled often when he was child and they did similar things to what you're mentioning, and at 27 he still values those little treats, notes, and expressions of love! I think what you're doing will not only help out for 10 days, but it will leaving a lasting memory for your children - you're not just going away to help others, but you're remembering your family as well. That's priceless! :) My husband's parents traveled often when he was child and they did similar things to what you're mentioning, and at 27 he still values those little treats, notes, and expressions of love! I think what you're doing will not only help out for 10 days, but it will leaving a lasting memory for your children – you're not just going away to help others, but you're remembering your family as well. That's priceless! :)

]]> By: tiredmommytales http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-traveling-without-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4558 tiredmommytales Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:06:59 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=104#comment-4558 Skype has been an awesome tool for us!! We live in TX and our entire family lives in MI with the exception of my sister and her hubby who live in Philly. We log on at least once a week so they can see what new things my little Munch is doing and she can become more familiar with them!<br /><br />Wishing you safe travels! You're doing a great thing!! Skype has been an awesome tool for us!! We live in TX and our entire family lives in MI with the exception of my sister and her hubby who live in Philly. We log on at least once a week so they can see what new things my little Munch is doing and she can become more familiar with them!

Wishing you safe travels! You're doing a great thing!!

]]> By: Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-traveling-without-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4559 Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:08:10 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=104#comment-4559 Praying for you and your trip! I think the ideas you had are wonderful and your family is certain to appreciate your thoughtfulness! Praying for you and your trip! I think the ideas you had are wonderful and your family is certain to appreciate your thoughtfulness!

]]> By: Kat @ www.TodaysCliche.com http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-traveling-without-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4560 Kat @ www.TodaysCliche.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:51:14 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=104#comment-4560 How did you FIND TIME to do all of these things?!?!? OMG! <br /><br />I was in Kenya for about 10 days too, back in 1996... but Blogging didn't even EXIST then!<br /><br />I admire you for having done that for the kids. Awesome!! How did you FIND TIME to do all of these things?!?!? OMG!

I was in Kenya for about 10 days too, back in 1996… but Blogging didn't even EXIST then!

I admire you for having done that for the kids. Awesome!!

]]> By: Tammy http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-traveling-without-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4561 Tammy Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:47:16 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=104#comment-4561 Your ideas for your children are wonderful and it will certainly make it easier on them while you are doing God's work.<br /><br />I have added your button to my sidebar and have already begun praying for you and your family!! What a special opportunity for you.<br /><br />I cannot wait to read all about your journey. Your ideas for your children are wonderful and it will certainly make it easier on them while you are doing God's work.

I have added your button to my sidebar and have already begun praying for you and your family!! What a special opportunity for you.

I cannot wait to read all about your journey.

]]> By: Cathy http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-traveling-without-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4562 Cathy Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:03:28 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=104#comment-4562 Wow, pretty amazing you are. Wishing your trip inspires you in ways you never imagined. No ideas, just thanks for giving me some new ones! Wow, pretty amazing you are. Wishing your trip inspires you in ways you never imagined. No ideas, just thanks for giving me some new ones!

]]> By: Dee http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/02/wfmw-traveling-without-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-4563 Dee Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:17:59 +0000 http://localhost:8888/kristen2/?p=104#comment-4563 These are all great ideas for "spending time with you" while you are away. We video tape story time (or tape record) and let them read along with the tapes.<br /><br />Note: I linked up to my WFMW post from LAST week. It had been scheduled to auto post but I was unable to link it up because I was in the hospital delivering baby. :) These are all great ideas for "spending time with you" while you are away. We video tape story time (or tape record) and let them read along with the tapes.

Note: I linked up to my WFMW post from LAST week. It had been scheduled to auto post but I was unable to link it up because I was in the hospital delivering baby. :)

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