hi everyone,
i am in florida safe and sound (thank g-d) and not exactly sound cause we all know i am rarely sound! i am here with my husband keithy, my delicious kids, my sister stacy, my brother in law david, and their three delightful children. we arrived this afternoon (three hours before our show) and now i am finally showered and under my covers in keithy and my bedroom.
here’s the thing: all five children keep running in and out of our bedroom… on and off the bed. my sister’s bedroom too- we seem to have revolving bedroom doors. is it wrong that our bedrooms aren’t private? i don’t think so. other than the times my husband and i are, well you know, anyone is welcome. i think an open door policy creates a warm environment.
yesterday outside our studio, former intern molly, alexis and i were talking and intern molly thought it was odd that i go to my sister’s house and hang out in her bedroom…. what’s odd about that? where did you hang out with your siblings and friends growing up? where do you hang out with your siblings and close friends now??
i’ll admit that the open door policy can lend itself to some conflict because no one seems to give any one all that much space, but i think the occasional argument is worth the closeness we have and our children will have in the long run.
xoxoxo
jennifer
OY VEY! Kids in the bedroom! OY!!!!
The kids can run in and out, but maybe I’d put a time range on it. Like during the daylight hours, it’s open, at night, you have to call in to the room first. Just so they learn some boundaries! We keep all kids out of our room (except our daughter) because we have a gun! So, no kids in our room (for the obvious reasons!) Gotta have a gun in Florida! We got it after our house was broken in to while my husband was home! NICE!
My fave place to hang out with my girlfriends is my closet, looking at my shoes!
Love, Ariel
I think it is great. They will have those memories the rest of their lives. Our time with our kids/nieces/nephews is so short that we have to enjoy every last second! BTW, Today’s show was so *%^&# funny, I peed my pants the second time I listened and Alexis said “dropped trou”. OMG you guys are so funny!
I agree my parents had the “open door” policy as well when all the family went on vacations, as well as when we were at home, when the door was closed we knocked and waited for an answer before entering. I also hang out with my brother in his room and watch tv with him. It’s a bond that has allowed our family to be open with one another.
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Glad you guys made it safely. I knew you would.
I like Molly.
Your family dynamic seems to work for you guys. Like you have said, “It’s how you roll.”
Great shows. Keep them coming. I will reserve judgement on TV projects for now. LOL.
Steve
Our home is very warm and inviting- meaning my children must be invited into our bedroom! We watch TV in there, and occasionally they get in bed with us, but always after knocking and asking permission. The same rule applies with their rooms. Everyone needs a private place to call their own!
I always walked in and out of my parents bedroom until one day I walked in on my dad when he was nude. YUCK!After that, I always knocked first and then waited for a response. I never really “hung out” in my sister’s bedroom, though. We usually played outside or in the basement.
I think that if it works for your family, then it is great…loving and warm and fun. Try not to stress about it. Everyone has something to say about something..and I too listen and stress about advice people give me. But, life is short. If you have a happy family then what more can you ask for!
Jennifer, A little of topic but…. How was your flight? I haven’t been on a flight in years b/c I hate it. I think it is amazing that you are able to get over your fear and get on the plane. How do you do it? Do you have any tips?