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Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your own? - 8/2/2009 12:20:54 PM
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fiery
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The kneejerk reaction would be yes but is that true? An unhappy parent isn't a good one. I think there's a need for compromise there and it doesn't have to be "either them or me."
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RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your... - 8/2/2009 4:04:32 PM
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dianerene
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I am always taken back to something I was told (ironically, by a man I detest), if you give away all your apples, you will eventually have nothing left. you need to learn to give while taking in order to replenish your supply.
I am one that puts my children and my husband first and I don't take time for myself until I am forced to. I'm not saying it's the right way to do it, but it's the way that works for me - lol.
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RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your... - 8/3/2009 11:56:39 AM
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ChristineB
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I do the very same thing, but unfortunately I don't think it is working very well for me. I need to replenish my apple supply soon or I'll be going on empty!
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RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your... - 8/4/2009 1:43:56 AM
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dianerene
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yes! replenish!!! lol
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RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your... - 8/5/2009 1:12:37 PM
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dianerene
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woo hoo!!
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RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your... - 8/6/2009 10:32:50 AM
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fiery
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I really like that apple analogy. It's very wise and yet simple. And I'm glad to see some me time is getting squeezed in there, Christine! Enjoy the waves. :)
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RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your... - 8/6/2009 12:02:08 PM
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ChristineB
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will do. Definitely! What's funny, is all this thinking about the waves, and ocean caused me to write something new. It's darker than what I normally write to inspire people, but it came out great, I think!
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