tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post4007902238654170172..comments2023-09-22T13:57:20.922-04:00Comments on From The Valley To The Palais: The Kids are All Right...nappy valley girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-52348390495401760042011-10-11T14:22:50.633-04:002011-10-11T14:22:50.633-04:00wow, i had no idea. so sorry. i've been v out ...wow, i had no idea. so sorry. i've been v out of the loop (having a baby)....Babies who brunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07544240605254105392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-88966300307261262662011-10-10T17:01:08.851-04:002011-10-10T17:01:08.851-04:00Sounds as though you're doing a pretty good jo...Sounds as though you're doing a pretty good job of getting on with it too. Well done, not sure I'd be nearly as calm.angelsandurchinsbloghttp://www.angelsandurchins.co.uk/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-90434489172853316342011-10-07T06:21:16.506-04:002011-10-07T06:21:16.506-04:00Another reason why kids are so wonderful. They act...Another reason why kids are so wonderful. They act out their thoughts (with the bouncy castle) and ask completely reasonable honest questions, like, will it happen again when we go away? Kids are ace.A Confused Take That Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459622010972987709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-5329027258631713702011-10-05T09:26:37.587-04:002011-10-05T09:26:37.587-04:00Will keep all fingers and toes crossed that nothin...Will keep all fingers and toes crossed that nothing else catastophic happens (and be kind to yourself it is natural to worry)<br /><br />Have a lovely time xMuddling Alonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702217530704657676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-23943762606859102572011-10-03T14:50:55.098-04:002011-10-03T14:50:55.098-04:00I sometimes wonder at how I could regain my childh...I sometimes wonder at how I could regain my childhood bravery and resilience then I think, 'just try to be more like my children.' <br /><br />I felt for you when I read the last line, I know how that lingering worry feels. But in time, you'll see, it will all be ok again! <br /><br />Enjoy your break.Michelloui | The American Residenthttp://www.theamericanresident.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-10666106632836795542011-10-03T11:16:29.757-04:002011-10-03T11:16:29.757-04:00I'm glad your kids are taking the whole situat...I'm glad your kids are taking the whole situation really well. Enjoy your little break :)Kerri @ Baby Monitors Onlinehttp://www.babymonitorsonline.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-77787106433947360172011-10-03T10:28:50.512-04:002011-10-03T10:28:50.512-04:00Expat Mum - I'm sure you're right. They ju...Expat Mum - I'm sure you're right. They just get on with it. <br /><br />NB - I think the same is still probably true of adults - the more you've been through, the more you can take in some ways. <br /><br />MM - it was!<br /><br />KM - yes - my children thought Christmas had come early though...<br /><br />ALW - and it wasn't even a party, it just lives there!<br /><br />HOM - I know the feeling. Our new house is in a potential flood area too....<br /><br />Iota - I know, and the ironic thing is, all the times I told him off for damaging paintwork etc, and it doesn't matter now because the house will probably be pulled down or rebuilt anyway!<br /><br />Circles - he always ignored that warning about the landlady (who was actually really sweet and always brought the boys presents when she came over), but at least now I know he was actually listening....<br /><br />Expatmammy - thanks for visiting - yes, the mums are the ones who take on all the worry, but that's OK!<br /><br />Tanya - we did thanks, more to come on that one.nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-89340831461491237202011-10-02T16:58:41.637-04:002011-10-02T16:58:41.637-04:00I think as adults we could learn a lot by observin...I think as adults we could learn a lot by observing the resilience of kids - even though we lack the innocence. Hope you had a fab long weekend.Tanya (Bump2Basics)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11190613569079236305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-58001925111623069572011-10-02T12:53:58.371-04:002011-10-02T12:53:58.371-04:00Kids are amazing aren't they? They just take l...Kids are amazing aren't they? They just take life in their stride and let us mammies do all the worrying.x Enjoy your break.xexpatmammyhttp://www.expatbabyadventures.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-35299385431045486312011-10-01T15:31:00.877-04:002011-10-01T15:31:00.877-04:00Very glad to hear LB1 & LB2 have taken it all ...Very glad to hear LB1 & LB2 have taken it all in their stride. Kids are just amazing, if only it was as easy for us! Interesting, tho, as you say, how it comes out in unexpected ways - Loved the comment about having to pay your old landlady! I'm going to start telling my boys that! When we moved about 4 times during our first year in Dubai, max took it really well, tho every now and then, he still talks about 'when we move on to our next house'. At the moment all he can talk about is how he wants to move to England - of course, he only knows England in summer! Hope you had a great weekend in Cape Cod xxCircles in the Sandhttp://dubaiunveiled.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-69113511725028546582011-10-01T13:41:53.562-04:002011-10-01T13:41:53.562-04:00I think that's really funny, that LB1 has it s...I think that's really funny, that LB1 has it so deeply ingrained that you mustn't spoil the house or you'll have to pay the landlady.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-59354451535169794832011-10-01T01:55:02.435-04:002011-10-01T01:55:02.435-04:00When our house was flooded, the kids seemed to get...When our house was flooded, the kids seemed to get on fine too, but had similar odd moments here and there where I realised it had affected them. But now several years on they don't really remember it at all. I on the other hand, start moving things to higher ground every time the heavens open.<br /><br />Have a nice time awayHome Office Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248456622235889204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-36542770256531280372011-09-30T20:08:22.331-04:002011-09-30T20:08:22.331-04:00Great to hear they're taking it well. Yes, kid...Great to hear they're taking it well. Yes, kids are so much more resilient than we think aren't they? Yes, still having visions of bouncy castle in living room. B-day parties are veritable carnivals here but never hear of that!About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-44035882398529242022011-09-30T16:28:56.981-04:002011-09-30T16:28:56.981-04:00Yes, little ones are far better at taking these th...Yes, little ones are far better at taking these things on the chin than we are...mind still boggling at thought of a bouncy castle in the sitting room!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790725880329761329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-13597464887340347102011-09-30T10:44:54.684-04:002011-09-30T10:44:54.684-04:00Have a nice break. I am sure your house will be fi...Have a nice break. I am sure your house will be fine this time :)Metropolitan Mumhttp://www.metropolitanmum.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-77327175245445596602011-09-30T10:04:13.466-04:002011-09-30T10:04:13.466-04:00Sweet, very sweet that last question from the boys...Sweet, very sweet that last question from the boys. I'm a great believer, learnt from experience, that the young people take disasters in their stride...after all, they're still learning about everything, so this is just one more experience to add to the list.Nota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290395635850697105.post-75536785491835013242011-09-30T09:57:17.771-04:002011-09-30T09:57:17.771-04:00I htink with really little kids, they don't ac...I htink with really little kids, they don't actually know what's normal and what's not, so when fairly traumatic things happen to them, they think it's part of life. Quite a good philosophy to have really.<br />Have a great trip and keep clear of trees. Just kidding!Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.com