Due to various circumstances my wife and I are now fostering my brother’s children; a three week old boy and a three year old girl.
The girl is a little pistol and darling as can be. The baby boy is, well, babies are just sweet as can be especially if they are one’s newphew and have just come to live with you.
This is gonna be a tough row to hoe, ;ast night was rough as a cob as we are getting back into a groove that we have not been in since our youngest was that age. Thats about six years of getting rusty.
So when you are sleeping soundly and dreaming sweet dreams, think of the wife and I pulling third shift bottle/diaper duty
I don’t expect to be nearly so active on any of the boards I usually browse and certainly will not be doing much fishing for a while.
God bless you and your wife, those little ones are very lucky to be in your family. The joys the little ones will bring will out weigh the missed fishing trips and the missed sleep. We will pray for your family and that of your brother. You hang in there and remember my e-mail address. I’ll keep you in mind and will keep in touch if I do not see you on the board.
God Bless
Harold
[This message has been edited by Harold Hattaway (edited 18 September 2005).]
rrhyne56 Raising children is the best thing I ever did . I was a single Dad raising two Kids since they were 7 and 8 years old . Its a lot of work but is sure worth it in the end . God bless you for your kindness
in doing this wonderful thing for your family . It is too bad about the fishing for now but a silver lining is you can teach the little ones to fish . That is way way more fun and satisfying than fishing alone . I fish with my Son and Grandson a lot . It is rewarding beyond words . Bonding and all that .
Good luck .
RR, I know of several cases where a family member had to step in to raise the children. In most cases, I believe that it worked out, all in all. It sure worked in my case since my Grandma had to step in raise me…without her, I wouldn’t be here today I’m sure.
I’m also sure that the Hereafter has a special place for those who step up to the plate and do what has to be done.
As some of you know from my nocturne timelines, it ain’t all bad getting on FAOL in the middle of the night…maybe you can learn to type one handed. At least work the mouse to read what the rest of us throw out there.
My respect and best wishes to you.
Silvertop
There’s snow on the roof but the fire still burns in the oven.
RR, you have my upmost admiration and I’m sure you will receive satisfaction far beyond what you put in to it.
But as for me my child rearing days are far behind me, my youngest left the nest over 20 years ago. Its nice to reflect on my childrens childhood… many happy memories.
But as I say…that is in the past. There is no way a little crumb cruncher will live in this house again…I hate the sound of kids crying, just drives me up the wall. Kids can come up with the most rediculous wants, things that make no sence and when they get um they’re not happy. I’m guessing its my age but when the grandchildren come to spend the night or the weekend or take a trip with us I’m always happy to see um go.
Robin, I wish you all the best in your noble endeavor. As for being rusty, I didn’t have to deal with my first “baby” as a father until nine years ago when I was 58.
Keep strong.
Bob
There is a fine line between fly fishing, and standing in the water waving a stick.
I have been learning to type with one hand whilst holding my new Lil Girl…it’s not that bad…I’d post a pic of the tyke If alass I knew where to begin with that…
Buzz, That was quite a funny post…my Lady is still laughing about the crumb cruncher thing…LOL…we have a grand total of 4 now…and Me thinks no more are to be added to this maddness!!!..
“I’ve often wondered why it is that so many anglers spend so much money on,and pay so much attention to.the details on the wrong end of the fly line.If they took as much care in selecting or tying their flies as they did in the selection of the reel and rod,They might be able to gain the real extra edge that makes it possible to fool a fish that has,in fact,seen it all before” A.K.Best
To give of yourself at this time is truly a blessing to you and to your brother and his family. Family is the key here they are family and in the long run the blessing you will recieve will make it worth the nightmares involved.
Your not fostering them your doing your family duty. I am for what its worth PROUD to know you,even if it is electronicly.Your a good person for doing this. My compliments to you and yours.
Robin,
God Bless you & your wife for your noble actions. While I’m sure it is a “labor of love”, it is NOT a small sacrifice for your family. Kudos to you all!
Mike
and settling into our golden years, we took
in our Goddaughter. It’s taking a bit of
getting used to having a young teen in the
house again. But well worth it. Warm
regards, Jim
thank you all. Am sitting here now with Mr. Paul feeding in his bouncer. Thank goodness for unused vaction time!
We got through this weekend OK and things seem pretty settled in. Big sis (three) is getting in the groove. Her hardest lesson to learn has been that the tail on a cat is NOT the handle
Robin,
You and your wife are the salt of the earth! I think the Lord guided those children to your home because he knew you and your wife would show them the love that they need. God Bless both of you!
Eric “nighthawk”
Air Cavalry all the way! When a voice cries out in distress, we will be there, no matter what the cost.
