Originally Posted By LPFan22 Take good care of yourself and your family. Your LP family will always be here. Sure wish my dad was like you are now when I was a kid.
Originally Posted By dsnykid Enjoy this time with your family... we will all be here when you come back
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Gotta respect a man with priorities. Take care Chris (and don't forget to take a little "me" time and relax every once in awhile).
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon Vaya con Dios our LP friend. All the best to you. Look forward to your return one day. Your family is truly blessed to have you.
Originally Posted By jonvn Oh. Well, that's too bad. But with 7 kids, I can't blame you. Best wishes on everything.
Originally Posted By murfsmom were all going to miss you but family comes first, i know all to well what it's like ro raise 7 kids ! maybe you could pop in once in a while with up date, god bless you and your great family - murfsmom
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Oh thank you thank you all so very much for the well wishes. I just had to pop in real quick one last time to see if anyone posted. jonvn, awww I was really hoping to get one last sarcastic "good riddens ya looney" or something outta' you! LOL jk But seriously, thank you all so much. I have already just last night begun to remake and reshape what happens in our routine. I read my pre-teen son's a book before bed, and it was a very special time. I went to my DD's room and watched "Suite Life" with her, but I really listened to her talk more than watching TV. It was very special. I leave you all with this... and it is in part the thing responsible for the seed getting planted at the recent brith of the last baby. It was 2 songs I heard just after he was born. I'll leave you with lyrics to both: called, "You're Gonna' Miss This" by Trace Adkins and "Don't Blink" by Kenney Chesney. It doesn't matter if you like country music or not, the lyrics are really great. Don't Blink I turned on the evening news Saw an old man being interviewed Turning a hundred and two today Asked him what's the secret to life He looked up from his old pipe Laughed and said, 'All I can say is' Don't blink Just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife Don't blink You just might miss your babies growing like mine did Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your "better half" Of fifty years is there in bed And you're praying God takes you instead Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think So don't blink I was glued to my TV when it looked like he looked at me and said Best start putting first things first Cause when your hourglass runs out of sand You can't flip it over and start again Take every breathe God gives you for what it's worth Don't Blink Just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife Don't blink You just might miss your babies growing like mine did Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your "better half" Of fifty years is there in bed And you're praying God takes you instead Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster than you think So don't blink So I've been tryin' ta slow it down I've been tryin' ta take it in In this here today, gone tomorrow world we're livin' in Don't blink Just like that you're six years old and you take a nap and you Wake up and you're twenty-five and your high school sweetheart becomes your wife Don't blink You just might miss your babies growing like mine did Turning into moms and dads next thing you know your "better half" Of fifty years is there in bed And you're praying God takes you instead Trust me friend a hundred years goes faster then you think So Don't blink No, don't blink, don't blink Life Goes Faster Than You Think Don't Blink... Trace Adkins You're Gonna Miss This Lyrics She was starin' out the window of that SUV Complainin' sayin' I can't wait to turn 18 She said I'll make my own money and I'll make my own roots Mama put the car in park out there in front of the school and she kissed her head and said I was just like you You're gonna miss this You're gonna want this back You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast These are some good times So take a good look around You may not know it now But you're gonna miss this Before she knows it she's a brand new bride In her one bedroom apartment and her daddy stops by He tells her it's a nice place, she says, "It'll do for now." Starts talkin' about babies and buyin' a house Daddy shakes his face and says, "Baby just slow down." Cuz you're gonna miss this You're gonna want this back You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast These are some good times so take a good look around You may not know it now but you're gonna miss this Five years later there's a plummer workin' on the water heater, Dogs barkin' phones ringin' one kid's cryin' one kid's screamin', And she keeps apologizing, He says they don't bother me I got 2 babies of my own One's 36,and one's 23 it's hard to believe But you're gonna miss this You're gonna want this back You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast These are some good times so take a good look around You may not know it now But you're gonna miss this You're gonna miss this Yeah, you're gonna miss this Take care of yourselves LP! I love this community.
Originally Posted By jonvn "I was really hoping to get one last sarcastic "good riddens ya looney"" Oh come on. I would never spell it like that.
Originally Posted By iamsally The one piece of advice I give when asked by young parents is, "spend as much time with your children as possible. Nomatter what they are doing now, good or bad; there will come a time when you will miss it." Blessings to you all.
Originally Posted By Gatsby Farewell. See to those little ones. <<<The best thing I have ever given to my children is to be sure that they know the meaning of the word "no.">>> - VCR_dad Well said old sport!
Originally Posted By markymouse DVC's decision, the song lyrics, and iamsally's advice. Wow! Gatsby? Whah? Anyway, I've "only" got three, but I really, really appreciate the reminder about how important it is to make the most of the our time with them. And with each other.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight DVC, you are indeed a wonderful family man and a terriffic Dad to do what you are doing for your children/family. you will be missed here on LP, but friends understand and will be there upon your return happily waiting to hear all about life on your end. Keep us current when you can. Hugs to you!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Thanks for sharing all of this, DVC. It's a reminder that just about everyone can use. I've been thinking along similar lines lately myself. My oldest turned 13 last month, and that really made me stop and think about how little time I have left with our entire family still all at home. So I've been spending a lot more time just "being" with my kids. . . and being fully in the moment with them in whatever we're doing. Kudos to you for the choices and changes you're making. I hope you'll still either stop in here or Facebook from time to time to say hi and give us a quick update.
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 Farewell, friend. I hope to see you around from time to time. What? Oh, okay. I'll tell him... Snowy Bear wants you to know that you're the nicest--and tastiest human she's ever met. You almost convinced her to drop the vegetarian act.
Originally Posted By ShivaThDestroyer DVC_dad, I've held off on posting because I just don't want to see you go. I know that sounds ridiculous but I've never claimed to be playing with a full deck. You already know what I think of your parenting skills so I'm not going to repeat myself and embarrass you... I really wanted to stop right there but couldn't. You are very possibly the most dedicated father I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Your kids are your life and the love that you give them shows in all your posts. You seem to know exactly when to nurture and when to push so that your kids will achieve their highest potential. I'm older than you but you have taught me so many things that I wish I had known when I was raising my own family. Knowing you, I certainly understand and respect why you're taking this break from LP but you'll have our friendship and love while your gone and we'll look forward to the day that you return. I'll miss you my friend!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling WHAT?! *shakes head repeatedly* What?! I... I... I... You've left? You're gone? Not that I don't *totally* and *completely* understand but, whaaat? <-- wriggles her ears and rubs her eyes to make sure she's reading this right. I feel slightly lost without my Mavis. I will miss you terribly. I wish you and your wonderful family all the best. You are a great guy, VCR and I'm glad to have known ya. Good riddence, ya looney! You are still going to email *me*, right?
