Comments on betz white: ouch

Wow..just read this. Remember to help the boys wri...

2007-12-31T03:31:00.000-05:00

Wow..just read this. Remember to help the boys write their best friends and to stay in touch as long as it is necessary for them to get that closure. Losing a best friend at that age is devastating. I am sure you already know that though. I know I do. Best wishes.
-Nate

You have a very handsome family, and I loved readi...

2007-06-17T14:02:00.000-04:00

You have a very handsome family, and I loved reading your story of how your parents made it an adventure. Your eldest son sounds very mature, putting pen to paper and at the same time looking forward to the challenge and adventures ahead. I'm sure you will be there to rescue with candy and swimming pools no matter what.

I love the log house, it's absolutely adorable and very sweet.

moving can be scary for all kids...I remember movi...

2007-06-15T22:23:00.000-04:00

moving can be scary for all kids...I remember moving in 2nd grade from CT to PA. I was convinced the kids would speak another language.

for you, the move can actually spark your creativity to a much higher level. My husband & I moved our five kids (3 were in college & 2 in middle school) 5 years ago. I found that I spent much more time alone and pursued my crafts much more intensely with fewer interruptions in our new home.

Holly, welcome the new challenge

what part of md...i am in md....

2007-06-11T10:12:00.000-04:00

what part of md...i am in md....

i moved around constantly as a child (military bra...

2007-06-09T11:42:00.000-04:00

i moved around constantly as a child (military brat). it was definitely very difficult at times. but i have to say, in retrospect, it made me a much better person. change is almost always scary and painful- and exciting! really- isn't it better to have adventures than to live in fear of them...a valuable lesson for any parent to instill in their children, yes?

Betz, this is a great post. My husband and I talk...

2007-06-08T10:00:00.000-04:00

Betz, this is a great post. My husband and I talk a lot about moving, making a big change. He moved with his family quite a bit as a kid too. The mere mention of the idea creates eyes the size of saucers for everyone in the house 8 and under. But the best part is watching them bounce back (probably better than we parents will) and adjust quickly in their new world. Good luck, sounds like you're handling it all just like your mom did, very very well.

i wanna tell you i will be thinking of you..God bl...

2007-06-07T05:09:00.000-04:00

i wanna tell you i will be thinking of you..God bless your family!!

I know exactly what you are going through. Our fam...

2007-06-06T13:16:00.000-04:00

I know exactly what you are going through. Our family of 5 left Georgia in 1999 for the Pittsburgh area. On day 366 we moved to my old stomp'g grounds outside of Philadelphia with the hopes that this would be our last move. We found in January of this year, that we would be moving to Maryland. Although it's not too far (2hrs) from where we currently live it was hard telling our 15, 12 & 8y.o.girls. All of us go up & down with the emotions. We leave at the end of June and I have done everything possible to get them involved in summer activities where they may meet kids from the schools they will be attending. I was able to find at least one kind soul at each of the 3 schoolswho sent me information on recreations in the area (Forest Hill) that we will settle in. The 15 year old has already made the dance team at her H.S.

I hope your family's trasition is a smooth one. Maybe it'll be nice for your kids to know they're not the only ones that will be new in MD. Good Luck!

I moved my 13 year old daughter from Ca to Idaho a...

2007-06-05T13:37:00.000-04:00

I moved my 13 year old daughter from Ca to Idaho a little over 2 years ago. She was depressed for about 8 months. It was horrible. But I think your kids are just the right ages. Best of luck to you!

wow, thanks for all of the great ideas and support...

2007-06-04T23:44:00.000-04:00

wow, thanks for all of the great ideas and support. You guys are amazing!

Betz, I never leave comments after reading a post...

2007-06-04T09:02:00.000-04:00

Betz, I never leave comments after reading a post... I just read and dash. It's a bad habit... maybe I'm just shy :) Anyway, I was so moved by your words and can really feel your anxiety in regards to your move and especially your boys. I went through a big move summer of 2005 - Minnesota to North Carolina and although the climate is nicer, it was a quite a transition -to say the least. Just know that it will soon be a distant memory. My very best to you & your family.

I hope you good luck in Maryland with your family!...

2007-06-04T06:31:00.000-04:00

I hope you good luck in Maryland with your family! ESpero que tu blog, y tus creaciones seguiran estando ahí. Saludos desde BCN

big moves like this are always scary for everyone ...

2007-06-03T17:21:00.000-04:00

big moves like this are always scary for everyone involved. we live in the uk and moved from the north west to the midlands, away from all our friends and family, last year due to a new job. it has been a move for the better though, where we are now feels so much more like home and we've very quickly made a new network of friends.

I got this great idea out of one of my parenting m...

2007-06-03T14:51:00.000-04:00

I got this great idea out of one of my parenting magazines, I don't remember which one sorry and I though if we ever move this would be a great way of helping the kids be more excited.

If you and your husband take the trip first to prepare for the big move, take pictures of the landmarks you think your children would enjoy or find interesting. Also take pictues of the new house, their rooms and yard, any parks near the house.

Then make a photo album with them but leave a blank space next to every picture for one that your child takes at that destination.

I wish I could find that article. I can't do it justice with my explaination. But I hope you get the idea.

Have a great week.

I wouldn't want to be in your shoes. But moves br...

2007-06-03T14:10:00.000-04:00

I wouldn't want to be in your shoes. But moves bring promises of new friendships and new places to visit. (also new local ice cream shops and thrift stores)

Good luck with the whole packing thing. We made the move to MD last fall. We love the "curvy, not flatness" of it all. The history of this state is amazing, as well as, the free state parks. So many places to have fun!

Awwww... bless their hearts! We've moved a lot, t...

2007-06-03T10:36:00.000-04:00

Awwww... bless their hearts! We've moved a lot, too, and it's no fun, but kids are very resilient (as I've found with my daughter) and I'm sure that they will settle into their new home nicely.

Just one word of completely unsolicited advice (someone told this to me once, and it's been a lifesaver)... pack the kids rooms last, so that you unload and unpack their rooms first when you get to the new place.

OK, no more advice, I promise! Best of luck!