tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post5998609055283034521..comments2023-12-25T12:27:32.155-05:00Comments on A Different Way: Why Parents Need to Get AwayJoey Espinosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962252428291430709noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post-4832315878401825272011-05-29T21:34:37.915-04:002011-05-29T21:34:37.915-04:00Elizabeth --
Thanks for this insight. In no way d...Elizabeth --<br /><br />Thanks for this insight. In no way did I want to come off too strong on moms of nursing infants. Health should always be a consideration, of course.<br /><br />But it has worked for us, and many other couples we know. When our 3rd child was young (less than a month), we went away for 2 nights and took him. But the we also left the other 2 when they were each less than a year (Hannah at 7 months, Elijah at 8) with no severe effects for their health.<br /><br />Each situation is different. But the point of my post was to encourage parents to make their marriage a priority. In this culture, I see the trend is going the other way -- to put their child's wants ahead of the marriage needs.Joey Espinosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962252428291430709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post-53993460452298927732011-05-29T21:03:27.174-04:002011-05-29T21:03:27.174-04:00Please don't encourage women to leave a nursin...Please don't encourage women to leave a nursing infant overnight. It can cause lots of problems, not the least of which is the woman feels guilty for continuing to breastfeed even when she knows it's what is best for her child. My husband and I occasionally get away for a night or two, but we always take with us anyone too young to be separated from mom. <br />--Elizabeth, mom of 4 and lucky wife of oneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post-9194668408801331942011-05-24T12:58:01.179-04:002011-05-24T12:58:01.179-04:00I love the idea bout doing a seminar / workshop. G...I love the idea bout doing a seminar / workshop. Great way to live out and demonstrate commitment and value.Joey Espinosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962252428291430709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post-41762013950311460252011-05-24T09:20:18.829-04:002011-05-24T09:20:18.829-04:00So valuable - taking time to be a couple!
My hu...So valuable - taking time to be a couple! <br /><br />My husband and I are celebrating our 27th anniversary on Friday and we've made it a priorty to go away as a couple (without kids) since we first married. <br /><br />Our kids are grown now and it's like we're newlyweds again - we're so excited to be together in this next phase of our life. It feels familiar and good to be just the two of us again.<br /><br />Even though we're "alone" in the house as a couple, I agree that it still is imperative to go away to dream, discuss and share. <br /><br />Robert and I love to drive, so our last trip was up to Canada and as we drove I read out loud the book 'Poke the Box' by Seth Godin. It gave us a chance to discuss ideas and plan. Our next trip is to Florida in August where we'll be completing John Maxwell's leadership program. We try to do at least one seminar/workshop etc. a year to add value to our marriage.<br /><br />Again - great article! (I followed your link from your comments on Michael Hyatt's post on May 24th!)Lorihttp://www.encourageyourspouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005096405985757065.post-80683438296479729972010-12-27T13:32:42.824-05:002010-12-27T13:32:42.824-05:00Sounds great! Know anyone who wants to come house...Sounds great! Know anyone who wants to come house sit for 3 wild boys, a hormonal autistic 12yr old, a baby, 2 big dogs and an iguana? Sounds like an experience someone could make into a movie.Valerie Campbellnoreply@blogger.com