Should I let her go?(Bullymom)

Well, I talked with her Daddy last night and I told him my worries and concerns and he actually listened to me!  I am going to let her go with him.  He said that he will be with her 100% of the time and he will make sure that she keeps all of her fingers!  Now, I have to start shopping for some cold weather clothes!  I need the break and Madison does too.  I will most likely worry about her the whole time but that's what people have phones for right! 

Congratulations. I hope this adventure does you all a world of good. And don't worry too much!  

Hope everything goes well! I'm sure it will be fine. Wouldn't hurt to talk to others of his family members if you're still worried, but I bet it will be good for Madison to have some daughter-daddy bonding time. :) 

I'm glad you're letting Madison go....

You're just being a good mom by worrying...

It will be a great time for them all to bond...

My mom always worried when my dad took me out, we did crazy things but I never got hurt...

Maria

It will be good for us both.  My dad even said to let her go and he knows exactly how Justin is!!  Justin said that he would keep a good watch on her so hopefully they will both have fun!  I have so much stuff to get done while they are gone!! 

This was a fun thread to read. LOL Lots of generalizations about fathers, maybe some of it true.. but I like to believe I keep a MUCH sharper eye on my kids (and dog) than my wife. The part I like the best is when we are at the beach with some of our friends with kids and my wife and her friend(s) will be talking and I'm like "helllooooooooooo" do you see your daughter way out there up to her chin?

Anyway, keep in mind that men may do things differently but it's not necessarily WRONG.. it's just different. Now, many people are irresponsible, not just fathers, not just men, but anyone! Irresponsible people should be taking care of a kid alone. Period.

banditxx99

Anyway, keep in mind that men may do things differently but it's not necessarily WRONG.. it's just different.

LOL!  I was just reminded of how my dad was when I was young!  My mom would see me playing with one of his tools and she would freak and my dad would just look at me and say, "don't hurt yourself with that!"  But now, my dad worries more about his grandkids than he did his own kids!!  I know what you are saying though!  Dad's may not do things the way mothers do but they have their own special way of doing things! 

 my husband drives me nuts doing things like that.... i'm ready to hurt myself trying to get to the kid to take away the tool.... meanwhile my husband is telling me to chill out... no big deal.. let him play with it!

i am sooo going to give that back to him when his kids are older and have strewn the contents of his tool box across the yard because they remember dad saying its ok! 

DumDog

i am sooo going to give that back to him when his kids are older and have strewn the contents of his tool box across the yard

LOL!  Madison lost one of my uncles tools!  It was a striker, for lighting propane torches.  We looked everywhere.  All over every inch of yard and we couldn't find that stupid little ting anywhere!  Well, about 3 weeks after it turned up lost, my uncle found it.  It was in the freezer, in his garage!!  Madison had stuck it in there!! 

I think your being paranoid!  lol  She'll be w/ her dad, he won't let anything happen to her.  If she hasn't seen her pappy in awhile, it would be good for her to spend time w/ him.  After all, grandparents aren't getting any younger!  Just let your hubby know your concerns, that way he'll always have your thoughts and concerns in his mind and will be careful in those areas.  Otherwise, make sure she has a nice warm coat, mittens, hat, scarf, socks, long undies, and good boots and tell her to listen to her dad & pap, be a good girl, and have tons of fun!

 Don't worry MOM, she'll be fine!

 I just hope that she does have fun.  I didn't enjoy being up there when I went a few years ago but I don't get along with my FIL!  That could be the reason why I was miserable!  I hope she will get to see some actual snow!  She has seen some flurries here but they didn't amount to anything!  I went and bought her a really heavy coat the other day.  It came with a scarf and hat.  She needs some gloves and some thick boots.  I don't think tennis shoes will keep her feet warm!

No, tennis shoes don't!  Trust me I tried getting through a winter w/out buying boots.  Just couldn't find any I liked, but had to run out and get some ugly ones, but they worked fine.  So, does this mean, she's going? 

Oh yeah, she is going!!  I am counting down the days!!!  My step mom said that I shouldn't let her go because she will miss me.  Bull Feathers!!!  I will miss her too but I still cannot wait!  A full week!  What am I going to do with myself?!?! 

 I think you made the right choice. You can't keep her from her father and his responsibility forever. It isn't fair to anyone in the equation. I think you did the right thing by voicing your concerns and communicating with him and then getting your butt over it and moving forward with some "me" plans and how you are taking care of yourself for a few days. I reccomend shopping, and then some healthy "you time"... maybe a yoga or pilates class or even just a nice long walk. getting out of the house and do something active just by yourself for once.

 Oh...and have a good time while you are at it!