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Future Sailor Is Scheduling Too Many Things
My daughter departs in June and she is driving my husband and I nuts with all the things she wants to do before she leaves. We keep having to remind her that although we want her to enjoy what is left of her Senior year she has to remember we both work and we also have a 13 year old still at home, along with the unscheduled moments of life happening (like our water heater, water pressure regulator, and our emergency shut off valve going bad all at the same time).
We've butted heads a few times over this. I don't want to spend her remaining time at home fighting and I know I will miss her when she is gone but right now not so much.
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Permalink Reply by J/J Mom on
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i wish i had some advice, all i can actually say is "i feel your pain"
We always laughed & said we love our daughter, but college came at a good time ... she was ready to be out of the house & we were ready for her to be gone. haha
It's difficult to reel in the demands of our daughters, especially at that age. ((((HUGS)))) to you.
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Permalink Reply by MyboyAllgrownup on
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First, breath. She is coping with her anxiety. Next, be honest with her in your intentions. She must realize that just because she is leaving, life still happens (the home repairs, little sister needs, etc). She will be supporting a team when she does go to boot camp but until then she must realize you guys want to do things but right now it's too rough with the home repairs. Suggest things like movie night at home, board games, (corny for them I know and boring) but it will be those moments she looks back on in boot camp and be happy and content. It's a rough position you are in and we've all been there. We will be praying for you. She only wants to hear yes right now but unfortunately there are budget limits. She will understand although she seems unreasonable right now. She is just in a panic. Tell her to breath as well, you will forever be there for her and while she is away it's going to be the small moments that matter.
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