tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26499513.post2852055717526765796..comments2023-11-03T03:33:45.901-07:00Comments on What's on your mind?: The Golden YearsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26499513.post-78947015346801465892007-03-23T22:01:00.000-07:002007-03-23T22:01:00.000-07:00Anyone can make a movie with special effects and g...Anyone can make a movie with special effects and gratuitous violence, and I do love watching 'em now and then.<BR/><BR/>But, it takes real talent to make one with heart, soul and substance. I confess, I've watched that movie twice. The movie I'm really a sucker for is "The Parent Trap", which I've probably watched a half dozen times. I'm a big Dennis Quaid fan, and love Lindsay Lohan as a child actor. I must have a hormone imbalance; I get choked up every time I watch that flick.e.Craig Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645546681555860747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26499513.post-13586131096535050232007-03-22T05:38:00.000-07:002007-03-22T05:38:00.000-07:00Ecraig... you watched Raising Helen.. a chick flic...Ecraig... you watched Raising Helen.. a chick flick... You really are the perfect man!<BR/><BR/>winkEJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210410585024163474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26499513.post-75291123066977277892007-03-21T21:31:00.000-07:002007-03-21T21:31:00.000-07:00I'm reminded of the movie, "Raising Helen", with K...I'm reminded of the movie, "Raising Helen", with Kate Hudson and Joan Cusack. Great flick.<BR/><BR/>Wills and child custody issues can involve really tough decisions, not to mention hurt feelings, disagreements, and even family feuds. My hat is off to any couple who can realize the neccessity of preparing for something this unpleasant to deal with.<BR/><BR/>I, like many Americans, never had the foresight.e.Craig Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645546681555860747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26499513.post-87016164846916322172007-03-21T10:43:00.000-07:002007-03-21T10:43:00.000-07:00Yes, you definitely have to keep that in mind.My m...Yes, you definitely have to keep that in mind.<BR/>My mother just turned 59 2 weeks ago, so she is not too old.<BR/>Plus like I said, my kids are in the teen years. 3 years and my son graduates grade 12 and could move out if he wanted.<BR/><BR/>Hubby's mom is disabled so they are out. I would totally not do that to my kids, my poor daughter would be taking care of them.<BR/>My one brother lives on the West coast and is just starting his family, nephew is 2 and the next one hatches on the 16th of April and my other brother is not even up for consideration. He will be 33 this year and it would be like sending them to live with the jackass crew.<BR/>So, my Ma is the BEST option for our kids.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362389545306124505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26499513.post-31799084426824603652007-03-21T09:07:00.000-07:002007-03-21T09:07:00.000-07:00We thought of our parents too, but, what if they a...We thought of our parents too, but, what if they are old and we pass away. I want my kids not to be shuffled ever again.EJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210410585024163474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26499513.post-35725814206659711812007-03-21T08:43:00.000-07:002007-03-21T08:43:00.000-07:00What a beautiful picture Ellie!Blogger FINALLY let...What a beautiful picture Ellie!<BR/><BR/>Blogger FINALLY let me post here!!!<BR/>I was beginning to feel unwanted!!! lol<BR/><BR/>Yes, even though it is uncomfortable, it is important to get this all straightened out "incase".<BR/>If something happens to us, the kids go to my mother. She knows our standards and loves them as much as we do.<BR/>It also helps that my son just turned 15 and my daughter will be 13 in May, so they aren't helpless babies.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362389545306124505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26499513.post-87225042391610447412007-03-21T05:43:00.000-07:002007-03-21T05:43:00.000-07:00The children placement thing is HUGE Nikky. My mot...The children placement thing is HUGE Nikky. My mother in law hates the fact that I would choose my sister to have my children. My sis is a bit of a religous nut. But I know that she would raise my children close to how I would. Michael has 3 siblings and I have 4. My brothers are too young. Michael's brother is historically irresponsible, his one sister is in a troubled marriage, I would like to think that his other sister would be a great fit, but it is her husband I would worry about. I think when it comes time to decide where our children went, we would have to sit down with both my sister and his and have a discussion. I want my children to stay together, but I also want them to recieve the love that I would give them.EJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12210410585024163474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26499513.post-55935931369061623952007-03-20T16:16:00.000-07:002007-03-20T16:16:00.000-07:00My husband and I have been forced to give this som...My husband and I have been forced to give this some thought, when deploying, soldiers are required to have a will prepared.<BR/>It was not a fun time, and we actually disagreed on the child placement issue.I wanted my brother to get my kids if JP and I both died, he wanted his sister to get them. I'm not saying my husband is a homophobe, but it is curious, don't you think? That he'd pick his sister, who is on hubby #3 and did horribly raising her own children over my brother who is in a loving monogamous relationship, albeit with another man.<BR/>Anyway, I won, Steven and Mark get them!<BR/>But yeah, it's not a fun conversation to have, but it really does have to be done.Nikkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04308338897002232400noreply@blogger.com