tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post4786881131089618395..comments2024-03-29T06:25:19.219+11:00Comments on Florida Girl in Sydney: Grandma's in the HouseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-89889357390442397532008-08-06T10:44:00.000+10:002008-08-06T10:44:00.000+10:00Aw! I would shrivel up and die without my mom. I f...Aw! I would shrivel up and die without my mom. I feel ya. <BR/><BR/>I agree with supermindy: Use the kids somehow. Grandmas can't resist their grandkids, right? Make them say something utterly heartbreaking and adorable, and then show her to her new room in your basement.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!<BR/><BR/><BR/>JD at <A HREF="http://idothings.info" REL="nofollow">I Do Things</A>JD at I Do Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12637216169419014156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-36875613980937182222008-08-06T00:02:00.000+10:002008-08-06T00:02:00.000+10:00How coincidental... my mom just went back to the S...How coincidental... my mom just went back to the States after visiting for the last 3 months. Too bad her visa was going to run out the next day, or I would've tried duct tape, too. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-85733876628225278952008-08-05T13:23:00.000+10:002008-08-05T13:23:00.000+10:00I'm loving the ideas-Duct tape is so all purpose, ...I'm loving the ideas-<BR/>Duct tape is so all purpose, though the passport scheme would be easy and quick and would probably take a while to get straightened out-- <BR/>hmmmm.... I'll keep you posted on the plan.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551259120717710718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-16105008603295873292008-08-05T12:37:00.000+10:002008-08-05T12:37:00.000+10:00Hide her passport. She can't go home without that,...Hide her passport. She can't go home without that, right?Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10651926840296438477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-59643091849201395512008-08-05T02:55:00.000+10:002008-08-05T02:55:00.000+10:00Do you know what? It's so nice to hear that you lo...Do you know what? It's so nice to hear that you love your mom so much!!! <BR/><BR/>Have a great visit!Cecily Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01833641996572085518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-51898855048310093182008-08-04T22:10:00.000+10:002008-08-04T22:10:00.000+10:00Duct Tape- works every time!Duct Tape- works every time!..https://www.blogger.com/profile/09989192362746594876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-51736659259389235552008-08-04T00:36:00.000+10:002008-08-04T00:36:00.000+10:00Tell her. And use the kids. Enjoy her visit. Moms ...Tell her. And use the kids. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy her visit. Moms are awesome.Nutmeg Reports...https://www.blogger.com/profile/01385636772196825353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-84036895174121180872008-08-03T21:42:00.000+10:002008-08-03T21:42:00.000+10:00Hi Anonymous person from Sydney-- living in Dallas...Hi Anonymous person from Sydney-- living in Dallas. I lived in Dallas for 4 years! I'm sure coming from Sydney, it must be absolute culture shock for you. <BR/><BR/>Would love to know...<BR/>What are you doing there? <BR/>What area are you living in?<BR/>Do you have kids?<BR/><BR/>I have a friend in Dallas who is South African I could hook you up with.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551259120717710718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-66898991064783588302008-08-03T09:24:00.000+10:002008-08-03T09:24:00.000+10:00I can relate to all this Florida Mum. I am from Sy...I can relate to all this Florida Mum. I am from Sydney Australia doing the same thing and living for next couple of years in Dallas TX. Next month I am visiting my mum in South Africa and will spend a month with her probably for the last time. No advice only make whatever time you have together "quality time". Quantity sucks right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-42010291189210582042008-08-02T23:06:00.000+10:002008-08-02T23:06:00.000+10:00Ah. Mindy's idea is excellent.Use the kids!!!Thei...Ah. Mindy's idea is excellent.<BR/><BR/>Use the kids!!!<BR/><BR/>Their tears will definitely stop her from going.Dina Roberts https://www.blogger.com/profile/05558115658079175456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-41873671589211853142008-08-02T23:05:00.000+10:002008-08-02T23:05:00.000+10:00You kind of remind me of me when we got to Austral...You kind of remind me of me when we got to Australia. I think I came close to crying the first couple of days. I was thinking what's the point of being here. I'll just have to leave again.<BR/><BR/>In the next two weeks, I will try to think of ways you can force your mom to stay.<BR/><BR/>I think the flaxseed idea is good.Dina Roberts https://www.blogger.com/profile/05558115658079175456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041909395799559244.post-23167923107055533412008-08-02T17:21:00.000+10:002008-08-02T17:21:00.000+10:00Awww I can't wait until my mom comes and visits.. ...Awww I can't wait until my mom comes and visits.. I'm with you on not letting her leave.. <BR/><BR/>I would suggest having the kids break down in tears every time she thinks or talks of going back. <BR/><BR/>give her some "chocolates" so she misses her flight because she can't leave the toilet. <BR/><BR/>Good luck, enjoy her while she is here. 2 weeks goes very fastSuperMindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651880908158384214noreply@blogger.com