tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104380836721556758.post568325906831977462..comments2007-06-05T22:41:07.749-04:00Lisanoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104380836721556758.post-53790242279553099122007-06-05T22:41:00.000-04:002007-06-05T22:41:00.000-04:00I agree with Robin...and I am offering unsolicited advice - sorry.<BR/>But spoiling him isn't the answer at all in fact it could very well turn into a bigger problem. <BR/>I suggest giving him lots of love and attention and perhaps making something for daddy each week that he can send to your husband might be a better way to go.<BR/>Just a thought.<BR/>YOu will be in my thoughts and prayers.Mama of 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/03644346636194842700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104380836721556758.post-79190676433134943572007-05-31T04:21:00.000-04:002007-05-31T04:21:00.000-04:00you'll be in my prayers lisa...angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09423318903817661244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6104380836721556758.post-79358098397990661972007-05-30T21:10:00.000-04:002007-05-30T21:10:00.000-04:00I usually do not give advice to anyone about raising their child but spoiling Trent is not the answer.<BR/><BR/>My best friend,Liane is really good at this stuff so I'll call her this week and ask her what she suggests.<BR/><BR/>Many times when her husband Brian had to go to the states for a few weeks while she and her twins were in Jordan,South Korea or India,she used good ways for them to count down until Daddy came home.<BR/><BR/>I know this is much longer than 2 weeks but there are really good coping tools to deal with this and I think it will be better for all of you if you try some of them instead of giving in to his ever whim. You don't want to hear,"Dad was away and you still owe me for that. I want the Jag or the BMW as a present for getting my driver's license and I want it NOW!" <BR/>"Ok,Honey,You can have them both. I know that was a hard time for you!"<BR/><BR/>Don't do it,Lisa!! I promise to find you a better way. <BR/><BR/>Big hugs to you,Trent and The Baby.<BR/>It's going to be difficult and it will suck like hell but you will get through this. You all will.<BR/><BR/>Even though he'll still be in the states,I will pray for TC every night just like the last time he went to Iraq. I didn't even know you guys then!!Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515763237735185174noreply@blogger.com