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moosefish
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moosefish
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 Wed May 07, 2008 10:56 pm |
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Way back in August it seemed like a really good idea to send my wife on a cruise with her sister for our anniversary, Christmas, her birthday, Valentine's Day, and probably some other gift-giving holidays I can't remember. All the goodness that came from the give finally came due as my wife left and I had my three kids (5, 3, and 1) and the dog (8).
I had 10 days with the kids and no work. Four of those days were taken up with school and other errands. Of the other six days we hiked on five of them. I've learned that if I drive the kids on the trail they actually take naps and sleep late into the morning. 
Squak Mountain:
 hydration  trail dancing  sleepy  snow dancing  sisters  even more kids?  hiking with "pokes"  poke  navigation  shoer down!  coming in for a landing  brunch  trouble coming  last sled of the year  too cool  loving the story  still friends  a picture of me!  running from the storm  snow problem
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Matt
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Matt
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Thu May 08, 2008 1:19 am |
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Those look like some pretty tough kids out there.
How do you keep up with them?
“As beacons mountains burned at evening.” J.R.R. Tolkien
“As beacons mountains burned at evening.” J.R.R. Tolkien
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I've been reading/watching your home alone adventure via your reports here and on Moosefish the last couple of weeks and it looks to me like you've done a fantastic job! 
And it looks like your wife came out pretty good in the deal too - that picture is a tropical delight! 
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treeswarper
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treeswarper
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Thu May 08, 2008 4:49 am |
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You DRIVE your kids? They sure look abused! You must beat them all the time!  Nah, doesn't look like a call to Nanny 911 is needed.
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
What's especially fun about sock puppets is that you can make each one unique and individual, so that they each have special characters. And they don't have to be human––animals and aliens are great possibilities
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Magellan
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Thu May 08, 2008 6:05 am |
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Nothing is better than watching kids have fun. 'Trouble coming' is my favorite.
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Hiker Chick
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If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito.
Silence is golden and duct tape is silver.
I don't write trip reports.
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Canuck
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Thu May 08, 2008 8:18 am |
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moosefish
I am the fish
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moosefish
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Thu May 08, 2008 8:33 am |
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Thanks for the kudos, but I was really just trying to survive. I know how hard it is to hang out at home with little ones running, crawling, and crashing all day long. I'm in awe of my wife who does it all the time.
The biggest learn I got from the whole experience was that single parents are the real heroes. I was struck by how lonely I was after the kids went to bed. Sure, I had time to do chores and play around, but I felt confined to the house from 7pm on. I can't imagine trying to maintain my own identity without the flexibility that comes from having a partner.
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GeoTom
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Thu May 08, 2008 8:37 am |
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| moosefish wrote: | sisters |
This one reminds me of a picture we have at the house of my wife and her younger sister when they were little girls.
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seawallrunner
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your photos are ADORABLE !! Love the dancing photos... heck, I love all the photos. even the dog looks happy!
(I'd be happy too, if I went hiking every day)
Looks like you all had fun - and I hope you get some time to recover now that your wife is back 
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ActionBetty
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Thu May 08, 2008 8:53 am |
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Hats off to you John, you are one brave man and your wife one lucky woman (10 day cruise...geeeesh)
"If you're not living good, you gotta travel wide"...Bob Marley
"If you're not living good, you gotta travel wide"...Bob Marley
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Jeepasaurusrex
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I expected to see this
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Grizzy
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Thu May 08, 2008 9:26 am |
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All the birds have flown up and gone;
A lonely cloud floats leisurely by.
We never tire of looking at each other -
Only the mountain and I. ~Li Po~
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huron
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Thu May 08, 2008 9:34 am |
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Pokes. Trademark that one.
Great little Mooseminnows!
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Canuck
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Thu May 08, 2008 10:06 am |
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| moosefish wrote: | | The biggest learn I got from the whole experience was that single parents are the real heroes. I was struck by how lonely I was after the kids went to bed. Sure, I had time to do chores and play around, but I felt confined to the house from 7pm on. I can't imagine trying to maintain my own identity without the flexibility that comes from having a partner. |
No kidding. I have a good friend who is a single mom of a 5 year old, and she works about 60 hours a week in a high-level management job. It's crazy. I don't know how she does it. She lives on an acre too, in a big house, and her house is always in impeccable shape. I think she doesn't sleep much. I often wonder exactly what you experienced though... I enjoy the odd night when my husband isn't home after our son is bed -- my house is quiet and I have time to myself. But every night? I couldn't do it.
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You're an amazing father. There is nothing cooler than a dad spending that much quality time with his young kids. Nice job, dad!!! 
well never mind. He wouldn't!).
