[Uprooting family to become vp]

What an adventure! I'd do it in a heartbeat....that is, if I were remotely qualified for VP (surprised McCain people didn't call ME!). I assume she'll have at least the kind of help dh & I had when Military moved us...someone else came in and packed up the whole house, drove the boxes/furniture to new house, placed boxes/furniture in correct room. Of course there will be issues, adjustments, etc., but isn't that what life and adventure are all about? I'm not downplaying the significance or "hardness" of the VP job, but she'll have MUCH more help (before, during & after the move) then, say, the mom who just took a job as VP of the local bank, or VP of Marketing firm, etc. Not to mention access to the best whatever available for whatever need arises. I'm sure her kids will have unique psychological needs, but so did the Chelsea & the Bush Twins and it seems as if they have adjusted.

I am so excited about this historic election....even though I'm not entirely sure who I'll vote for yet! Such great examples to hold up for my children on both sides.

[Where does this 8 y.o. boy get his ideas?]

And I have no idea where he gets most of his ideas, either! Ask him some questions to find out if he learned anything....let me know if it gives you insight to the mystery of the "boy mind". Also, get some topical cream to stop the itching.....because scratching to the point of breaking the skin (which my kiddos do) can lead to infection.

[Scary evening at the ballpark! (CC)]

Hi, MeanestMom! Welcome to the boards!

 

It can be difficult to remain calm for the kids, can't it? Especially with Webers flying down the stairs!

 

Chelle

 

If I had known what the weather would do to my nerves, I would have insisted on a house with bedrooms in the basement! Can't count how many times I've grabbed up the kids to have a "fun campout" for the night in the basement. Always when dh is gone and never a *real* threat!

[Scary evening at the ballpark! (CC)]

Here in the Midwest we get the gust fronts too. They can be very strong and scary. We live out in the middle of fields and can actually see them coming. I make the kids run for the house. Sometimes accompanied by a drop in temp. Funny you mentioned the BBQ's. Last year our Webber blew down the deck stairs! I'm a transplant to the Midwest so the weather scares me....I try not to act too freaked out in front of the kids, tho!