OHbaby! Forums : Possibly a silly question.. https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:45:02 +0000 Fri, 30 May 2008 19:53:33 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=17753 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Possibly a silly question.. : like mel said, i usually just...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=399535&title=possibly-a-silly-question#399535 Author: Candkids
Subject: 17753
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 7:53pm

like mel said, i usually just say to sarah, oohh wow thatl be neat i wish i could go!! bet youll do lots of fun things ]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 19:53:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=399535&title=possibly-a-silly-question#399535 <![CDATA[Possibly a silly question.. : I 2nd Mel. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=399506&title=possibly-a-silly-question#399506 Author: busymum
Subject: 17753
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 7:20pm

I 2nd Mel.]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 19:20:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=399506&title=possibly-a-silly-question#399506 <![CDATA[Possibly a silly question.. : i have to give jack plenty of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=398888&title=possibly-a-silly-question#398888 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 17753
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 9:54am

i have to give jack plenty of warning about whats going to happen before hand otherwise he freaks out.

has she not been away overnight before? if yes, how did you handle it last time? perhaps tell her after lunch that she'll be going to grandparents for a night of fun with benji too?

my kids love going away from me too nikki....i'm trying not to get a complex over it

]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 09:54:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=398888&title=possibly-a-silly-question#398888 <![CDATA[Possibly a silly question.. : I&#039;d just mention it to her,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=398876&title=possibly-a-silly-question#398876 Author: .Mel
Subject: 17753
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 9:43am

I'd just mention it to her, and try not to make a huge deal about it, just say something about how her and Benji are going for a sleepover, and how cool is that.  Answer any questions she has as honestly as possible.  Definitely don't spring it on her at the last minute.

 

]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 09:43:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=398876&title=possibly-a-silly-question#398876 <![CDATA[Possibly a silly question.. : It really does depend on the kid. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=398874&title=possibly-a-silly-question#398874 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 17753
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 9:40am

It really does depend on the kid.

I mention things to Hannah but don't psych her up too much about it. Just give her a warning I guess. But then she's not too worried about leaving me!

Maybe just have a talk with her and explain what is going to happen. She's old enough that she can think it over herself without having to prompt enthusiasm IYKWIM.

But you know what is best for her really... I've never even met the little one!

xo]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 09:40:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=398874&title=possibly-a-silly-question#398874 <![CDATA[Possibly a silly question.. : Do you find it better to &#039;prepare&#039;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=398868&title=possibly-a-silly-question#398868 Author: caraMel
Subject: 17753
Posted: 30 May 2008 at 9:36am

Do you find it better to 'prepare' your bigger kids before they go to stay somewhere else without you? I'm talking just overnight, not for like a weekend or longer holiday.
The reason I ask is that our kids are going to stay at the IL's tonight and I'm not too sure about Ella.
I know they'll be thoroughly spoiled, fed tons of yummy crap and kept up way too late (As is the grandparent's prerogative) and they'll have a great time.
Ella is a bit like me, she tends to think and think about things and gets herself all freaked out about stuff if she has too much time to stew on it.
I don't want to spring it on her suddenly and freak her right out, but I also don't want her to be getting upset and talking herself out of it all day, when its meant to be a fun thing, not a huge scary big deal.
What would you do?]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 09:36:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17753&PID=398868&title=possibly-a-silly-question#398868