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MarisaK
HELLO Manolo !!
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Not at all - Personally I think it's awesome for you to have something like that in common w/ your kids - You can do together
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Posted 8/18/10 4:12 PM  |
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Erica
LIF Adult
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Our DSs are the same age - how the heck do you get him to ride a horse!??!??!?
I'm in complete awe!
I'm all for it, if it works out.
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| Posted 8/18/10 4:48 PM |
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nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Get back on the horse (literally)
He may be distracted if you're in the same area - especially at first but I think it would be great to see you doing something that he's doing.
I say go for it! It's not selfish to want & do things for yourself too. In fact, I encourage it!
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| Posted 8/18/10 5:28 PM |
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LemonHead
Sour Girl
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Not selfish at all! What a wonderful way to connect with you DS as he grows up!
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| Posted 8/18/10 5:35 PM |
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Lillykat
going along for the ride...
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Go for it Sophie!! You do so much for EJ that I think he would get a kick out of seeing mommy ride too. You deserve it. He will be busy anyway - so it isn't like you are taking time from him. I would say definitely go for it!
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| Posted 8/18/10 6:48 PM |
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organichic
LIF Adult
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Lauren
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Posted by mikeswife06
I think any child would love to have that sort of connection with their parent. I think it's agreat idea
ITA
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| Posted 8/18/10 7:31 PM |
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Celt
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colette
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Do it Sophie!!!! Do it do it do it!!!! EJ *might* be distracted the first time or two that you ride separately but I'm sure he'll LOVE that you're doing it too!!!!
And you never know, he just might PREFER that you not be "watching" him during his lesson - I was a shy shy shy kid at his age and just wanted to DIE when my parents watched me at any of my hobbies - dance, piano, karate, etc etc 
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| Posted 8/18/10 7:41 PM |
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Momma2Be
Mommy of an angel
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Dina
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Posted by iluvmynutty
it would be something you'd be doing "together" instead of you just sitting back and watching.
ITA with this! Go out there and enjoy!!
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| Posted 8/18/10 7:41 PM |
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RandiG
Love my Boys!
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Randi
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
I think he would enjoy the experience with you.
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| Posted 8/18/10 7:45 PM |
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munchkinbugs
My little loves!
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Lisa
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
It's something you can do together. I think it's great!!!!
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| Posted 8/18/10 7:46 PM |
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
I agree with everyone, I can't see why you would think that was selfish-enjoy!
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| Posted 8/18/10 7:59 PM |
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dawnygirl25
Growing up soo fast..
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Dawn
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Posted by davenjess
i don't think you are being selfish in the least bit...>BUT - you pose some good questions...would it be distracting, etc...
i would speak with his 'teacher' person there and ask those questions...letting her know full well you are okay with ANY answer she has...
ITA with this.
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| Posted 8/18/10 8:40 PM |
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cjik
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
I don't think you are at all, and he might like riding with you. But I agree, it could also be distracting. I would ask his instructor what he/she thinks also.
If it's too distracting now, definitely a fun thing for you guys to do together when he's more experienced as a rider!
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| Posted 8/18/10 8:42 PM |
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Ang-Rich
Beyond Compare
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Go for it mama! What better way for him to learn than to see you doing it and enjoying it. It will be your thing together!
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| Posted 8/18/10 8:45 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Posted by dooodles
I don't think you are being selfish at all. Get on that horse and enjoy yourself!
agreed. I also think it can be something that you have in common & share with him. :)
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| Posted 8/18/10 8:48 PM |
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Deedlebugs
Blessed
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Kiki
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
No way! I think it would be really nice for both of you and I think EJ would probably really like you sharing that time with him. Go for it!!
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| Posted 8/18/10 8:49 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: Am I being selfish? Need HONEST answers
Thank you everyone! I don't know why a sense of guilt came through me.
It's not like I don't spend time with him. Gosh... our live revolve around him and at our own sacrifice most of the time!
I may want to compromise to every other lesson or so. I will see if that could even work. Because he is in a special program I can't ride through that program but since they are located out of a "regular" stables, I would have to take my lessons through them. I would have to work the logisitc and if it works, yes, I think I would love for him to see that mama can ride just like him, work from imitation, and something we can do together.
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| Posted 8/19/10 7:04 AM |
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