At My Parents’ Place
I am at my parents’ place today because I’m trying to get Sally to get used to staying with them. When we went for Dine Out Vancouver at Le Gavroche last Friday, we left Sally with my parents and she cried the entire time we were gone.
Sally has seen my parents many times but I guess not enough to be really comfortable with them. Therefore, we have decided to spend at least one day a week at my parents’ and have my parents come to my house at least once a week.
The reason I need to do this is because I’m planning a one month long Asia trip in June that will take Sarah and I to Taiwan, China and Japan. I need someone to take care of Sally while we’re away and my parents are the obvious choice. This mean getting my parents’ faces in front sally as much as possible. It also means getting her used to a new house and environment.
I hope that by the time June rolls around, Sally will be able to stay with my parents without wondering where her parents are. I may get a life size cutout of myself and set it up in the living room. However, I’m sure after a few days, Sally will wonder how come daddy hasn’t moved.
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I Sally your Dog or Cat or some other pet? Or am I way off the mark?
Reply to this comment“I am at my parents’ place today because I’m trying to get Sally uses to staying with my them.”
wtf. The first sentence has some serious grammar errors. Seriously, you should take a few moments to re-read your posts before hitting that “publish” button. I don’t think anyone is going to scoop this story from you!
Reply to this commentThat’s what happen when you try posting with a crying baby next to you.
Thanks for pointing it out. I’ve corrected it.
Reply to this commentIt’s also “get used to”, not “get uses to”
Reply to this commentWow the grammar sharks are roaming around today
Reply to this commentMy son absolutely adores my parents, but when we first left him there for the 1st time to take a bit of time for us (Me and my wife), he didn’t really approve of our decision. We started seeing my parents more regularly from this point, and things rapidly changed.. Depending on the age of your daughter, things should change quite quickly!
Reply to this commentQwerty- Sally is his newborn child.(sallychow.com)
Richard- Sometimes he messes up with the grammar because english isn’t his first language as he dooley notes in a prior entry. Most of the time his info is not only noteworthy but typed pretty damn well. Maybe you should try writing a blog in second language. I’ll let you do one in any language ; you choose.
John- You kick ass. Richard well he sucks Richard(the short form)
Reply to this commentCan’t believe someone though it was a pet.
Reply to this commentWow bryan, take a breath and count to ten… Oh and I have some news you should probably sit down for: You have a grammar error in your comment.
Reply to this commentOMG a grammar error. Call the grammar police ASAP.
Reply to this commentI too sometimes blog in a second language. Polite corrections of the use of the language are like graduate school for me. Rude comments just go past my head. I hope John feels the same.
If you don’t try, you never improve. If you get embarrassed at errors, you won’t take chances and you will sound like a third grader forever.
If John wants polite corrections, then any of us who write and edit could be helpful. Otherwise it’s best to shut up or ask for clarification if it is something one really wants to know.
Reply to this commentaw… she’s so cute! And a smart one too if she’s already blogging.
Reply to this commentThe obvious solution is a John Chow wax figure. She’ll never know the difference.
Reply to this commentAt $300K, it’s one expensive cut out!
Reply to this commentEnjoy your trip John. Is this work related or just for travel? In two weeks I’m also going to Japan and also to Cambodia.
Reply to this commentIt’s both. The first week will be TTZ related. After that, we’re just going to do some traveling.
Reply to this commentAh John. Who cares? Really… you’ve been posting a lot of pointless crap lately.
Reply to this commentjohn’s blog, john’s rules, if you dont like it…dont read it…
Reply to this commentYour on the right track there John. But I can’t help but wonder whats gonna happen to this blog while your gone? Are you planing to post while on the road? Guest writer? or just be evil and stop posting without notice?
Reply to this commentI will continue to update, just like I kept updating while I was in Vegas. I may get a guest blogger to help out too.
Reply to this commentThe idea of a guest blogger looks neat - How do you propose to choose that person - your contacts or a contest
Reply to this commentHahaha, contest idea is kinda funny! I can’t imagine he would entrust his credibility with a contest. But I would be interested to hear who may step in and if it would affect the # of visitors in any way.
Reply to this commentOh woops sorry John I did not realise that Sally was your new born child I am very sorry for this mistake. only a new reader to your blog you see.
Very sorry indeed.
Reply to this commentDon’t worry about it. Anyone could have made that mistake. Think nothing of it.
Reply to this commentI think its a good idea john. Also, i wish i could go on a month long vacation, even if it is work related.
ps. can i be your editor
im online all the time you could send me a copy of your post and i can proof read it.
Reply to this commentTry to visit Bangkok, Malaysia, Singapore too. These countries are attractive too.
Reply to this commentAhh she will do fine, But wow thats a long time to be away from a newborn
Reply to this commentYeah, I don’t know if I’d be able to do that if I had a child…my attachment for my little puppy is probably an indicator
Reply to this commentA month!
Wow….We can barely get a night out! And my kids love My mom.
I think you will need to prep a bit more than that…how about some over nights with you or your wife at the grandparents place…..so she can get used to waking up with them.
Then an overnight WITHOUT you guys!
Yipes!
Reply to this commentcut out? lol…
and good idea at the same time
Reply to this commentNo pictures of the food John, such a shame
Reply to this commentAm sure Sally would get used to your parents - you might have a problem to take her back home after your vacation !
Reply to this comment“However, I’m sure after a few days, Sally will wonder how come daddy hasn’t moved.”
Simple John, just put the cut-out in front of the PC and she’ll never notice
Reply to this commentI’ve just been through the same process with my little 15 month year old. Things get so much easier when they’re comfortable with the grandparents! Good luck…
Reply to this commentyea kids, I don’t think I will ever be ready for them.
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