Can you show a video of how you Print and cut the centerpieces out or put a link to that video if you have one, please? I think the grandkids should call the stepparent Dad and the father Poppy. Whatever it takes to make them feel like a family, he is loving and taking care of them now.
HI Jill yes I ask, maybe whenever you do another one you can show how to do that little extra connection piece. I understand the bring forward, but do better by example. I saw the Barbie house it's really nice .
I think the kids should call they're stepdad what they feel comfortable with and their "father" needs to grow up and accept that they're happiness comes first!
Super cute centerpieces. We are a blended family and both kids chose to call us mom and dad but I don't think it went over well with the natural parent. No easy answer unfortunately. Sending prayers and good wishes to your family in Venezuela. Wishing you a super week. Hugs Susan
If your grandchildren are determined to call the new guy "dad", they have a reason. They aren't dumb. Kids talk in school, and I'm sure your grandchildren figured out their dad or father, left them with their mom. He made a promise for life to your daughter, helped bring those kids into the world and he wussed out. He didn't want the responsibility of family, he wanted to play. So maybe the kids figured out who the good guy really is, and feel and trust in their hearts that he will be more of a dad to them, than their natural dad. My dad stayed until I was 18, but he played behind my mom's back for years. Trust me, my "other dad" was more of a father to me than my real dad. My real dad and I are close again, but it took a lot of years for me to even forgive him when he left my mom for another woman.
If your grandkids want to call him dad you should let them. To me it's a healthier relationship than confusing the little ones let do what their hearts feel blessings
My kids called their stepdad dad he was in their life more then the real dad who only took time for them once a month. He was the one who provided everything they had
I have a Dad(Birth) and a pops(Step). My pops came into my life when I was 5months old when my Dad walked out. I feel that the kids feeling should be all that matters. If the ex didn't want his kids calling another Man dad he should have took care of home. His lose Doug's gain. Also I love your videos I started watching A little over a year ago and I just about watched every video.
My opinion is ... A similar name to Dad that might work is ... Dad Doug (Daddy Doug) or Poppa Doug. The ex husband, is just going have to accept the "Dad" calling, because he's the one that caused this in the first place, by "playing around" (and now he's gotta pay the price). Life is too short, and he's way too selfish, to deny his own kids one word, "DAD", that would make them happy, and make sense to them since Doug will be living with them. I totally get, and understand both sides of this situation ... but some times one has to bite the bullet and do what's best for the kids.
I agree wholeheartedly, I think however from what we know here, the ex is going to make it miserable for the kids to call the Stepdad, Dad and really undermine the relationship. Maybe the whole "new" family can agree on a nickname for Stepdad that isn't "dad" at all and takes away any importance from the Ex. Of course the Ex can just suck it up and deal with the fact that if he had been faithful to his family (and yes, IMHO you cheat on the entire family not just the spouse) in the first place they wouldn't be wanting to call another man Dad.
Hi Jill! Where do you get your baby mickey and minnie images for your centerpieces? I can't find high quality images on google. When I'm setting up my images in Silhouette Studio it tells me that my image will print in low resolution causing graininess and high pixilation.
Want to begin by saying you do amazing work very inspiring! What is the type of printer do you use to print out the images and do you cut them out by hand?
Its not the other dad decision. He will just have to accept it there is another man in there life. He shouldnt have screwed it up to begin with if he didnt want it to happen. I was in the same situation. My son calls his step dad (dad) and he did it on his own and yes my son father didnt like it and I told him you made that decision so you have to accept it.
Yes, it is difficult especially when the children want to call him Dad. Maybe they can find something that is similar to Dad. I do understand Dad' s feelings as well. It is a hard thing to decided
Probably don't know what I'm talking about, but I feel Amy's ex is being VERY selfish and not considering his children's feelings. If they already call him Poppy I don't see what harm it is to call their step dad "Dad". They still know who their biological father is and could give them a united feeling to call him "Dad".
Jill its none of the ex's business what the kids call Doug. As long as the kids are safe and happy, that's where the line is drawn. He gave up the right to an opinion as to Doug and Amy's home once he made his poor choices. She's entitled to help the kids decide what choices are good for them. Cute Mickey's BTW
Meaning no harm I say let them call him dad. It's not that he is replacing him it is an addition. He has to get over himself. An honestly he doesn't really have a choice. To be ugly to the kids is selfish and mean. I think he has to take his ego out of the equation. And understand his children come first. He made the choice for his family to have someone else. And unfortunately he has to accept Aimee moving on.
Hello: I'm a psychotherapist for the last 15 years (I've specialized in children and family therapy) and I'm a bilingual school psychologist with 2 Master's degrees. You asked for an opinion, and couldn't help but respond. The children should call the their step father whatever they like. You could never have too much love! Their biological father will always be their Dad. No one can take that away from him! So, don't be jealous!!!!!
I think that the ex needs to grow up. Kids are just kids. Their needs should be more important than someone's ego. I have 3 boys that were raised by a stepdad and they call him their dad. It never bothered me one bit nor their biological fathers either. My daughter, who is my husband's, grew up without that problem because she is the baby. The boys feel like we are all one family because to them only one man was really there. As they say...he put in the time. ~Lisa~
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Can you show a video of how you Print and cut the centerpieces out or put a link to that video if you have one, please?
I think the grandkids should call the stepparent Dad and the father Poppy. Whatever it takes to make them feel like a family, he is loving and taking care of them now.
HI Jill yes I ask, maybe whenever you do another one you can show how to do that little extra connection piece. I understand the bring forward, but do better by example. I saw the Barbie house it's really nice .
I think the kids should call they're stepdad what they feel comfortable with and their "father" needs to grow up and accept that they're happiness comes first!
Super cute centerpieces. We are a blended family and both kids chose to call us mom and dad but I don't think it went over well with the natural parent. No easy answer unfortunately. Sending prayers and good wishes to your family in Venezuela. Wishing you a super week. Hugs Susan
If your grandchildren are determined to call the new guy "dad", they have a reason. They aren't dumb. Kids talk in school, and I'm sure your grandchildren figured out their dad or father, left them with their mom. He made a promise for life to your daughter, helped bring those kids into the world and he wussed out. He didn't want the responsibility of family, he wanted to play. So maybe the kids figured out who the good guy really is, and feel and trust in their hearts that he will be more of a dad to them, than their natural dad. My dad stayed until I was 18, but he played behind my mom's back for years. Trust me, my "other dad" was more of a father to me than my real dad. My real dad and I are close again, but it took a lot of years for me to even forgive him when he left my mom for another woman.
If your grandkids want to call him dad you should let them. To me it's a healthier relationship than confusing the little ones let do what their hearts feel blessings
My kids called their stepdad dad he was in their life more then the real dad who only took time for them once a month. He was the one who provided everything they had
I have a Dad(Birth) and a pops(Step). My pops came into my life when I was 5months old when my Dad walked out. I feel that the kids feeling should be all that matters. If the ex didn't want his kids calling another Man dad he should have took care of home. His lose Doug's gain.
Also I love your videos I started watching A little over a year ago and I just about watched every video.
My opinion is ... A similar name to Dad that might work is ... Dad Doug (Daddy Doug) or Poppa Doug. The ex husband, is just going have to accept the "Dad" calling, because he's the one that caused this in the first place, by "playing around" (and now he's gotta pay the price). Life is too short, and he's way too selfish, to deny his own kids one word, "DAD", that would make them happy, and make sense to them since Doug will be living with them. I totally get, and understand both sides of this situation ... but some times one has to bite the bullet and do what's best for the kids.
I agree wholeheartedly, I think however from what we know here, the ex is going to make it miserable for the kids to call the Stepdad, Dad and really undermine the relationship. Maybe the whole "new" family can agree on a nickname for Stepdad that isn't "dad" at all and takes away any importance from the Ex.
Of course the Ex can just suck it up and deal with the fact that if he had been faithful to his family (and yes, IMHO you cheat on the entire family not just the spouse) in the first place they wouldn't be wanting to call another man Dad.
Hi Jill! Can you do a video showing how you organize your files? And on how you do the extension piece when you cut.
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Hi Jill! Where do you get your baby mickey and minnie images for your centerpieces? I can't find high quality images on google. When I'm setting up my images in Silhouette Studio it tells me that my image will print in low resolution causing graininess and high pixilation.
Want to begin by saying you do amazing work very inspiring! What is the type of printer do you use to print out the images and do you cut them out by hand?
HI I love this video. Have been considering dong a centerpiece. But 'm a bit concern of the Angel Policy what is your opinion ?
Its not the other dad decision. He will just have to accept it there is another man in there life. He shouldnt have screwed it up to begin with if he didnt want it to happen. I was in the same situation. My son calls his step dad (dad) and he did it on his own and yes my son father didnt like it and I told him you made that decision so you have to accept it.
They are lucky enough to have two dads 😍 her ex should not be jealous. If I was him I would say call him by his name + dad.
All the best xx
Yes, it is difficult especially when the children want to call him Dad. Maybe they can find something that is similar to Dad. I do understand Dad' s feelings as well. It is a hard thing to decided
Where did you get the prints from & the bottom part to put the stick in?
Probably don't know what I'm talking about, but I feel Amy's ex is being VERY selfish and not considering his children's feelings. If they already call him Poppy I don't see what harm it is to call their step dad "Dad". They still know who their biological father is and could give them a united feeling to call him "Dad".
I like your glue gun and what size is the glue stick I like that to more to work with.
Hi, where do you get you stands for the center pieces?
Jill its none of the ex's business what the kids call Doug. As long as the kids are safe and happy, that's where the line is drawn. He gave up the right to an opinion as to Doug and Amy's home once he made his poor choices. She's entitled to help the kids decide what choices are good for them. Cute Mickey's BTW
Jill what layouts are you going to be doing ?
can you do a video of the printer you use for your images.
do you have a tut on cutting them on a cutting machine??
Meaning no harm I say let them call him dad. It's not that he is replacing him it is an addition. He has to get over himself. An honestly he doesn't really have a choice. To be ugly to the kids is selfish and mean. I think he has to take his ego out of the equation. And understand his children come first. He made the choice for his family to have someone else. And unfortunately he has to accept Aimee moving on.
Exactly. Also Aimee needs to keep a record of any issues regarding it and make certain the children aren't bullied by the Ex because of their choice.
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I think it says a lot if the little ones want to call him dad. Let them. Ex dad is going to have to live with it. He doesn't have a say in the matter.
Hello: I'm a psychotherapist for the last 15 years (I've specialized in children and family therapy) and I'm a bilingual school psychologist with 2 Master's degrees. You asked for an opinion, and couldn't help but respond. The children should call the their step father whatever they like. You could never have too much love! Their biological father will always be their Dad. No one can take that away from him! So, don't be jealous!!!!!
I think that the ex needs to grow up. Kids are just kids. Their needs should be more important than someone's ego. I have 3 boys that were raised by a stepdad and they call him their dad. It never bothered me one bit nor their biological fathers either. My daughter, who is my husband's, grew up without that problem because she is the baby. The boys feel like we are all one family because to them only one man was really there. As they say...he put in the time.
~Lisa~