Thanks for reading along with our last two posts from moms who have travel as part of their family story.
If you missed it, here are the links:
Traveling Husband: when Mom stays home
Of course, being moms, kids are always on our heart and mind… which made us wonder ” how do the kids feel?” So, we interviewed a group of kids each who have a parent who travels. From their response we compiled a list of questions. Here is what the kids had to say. Honest to goodness kid words. Some sat silent for responses, some were random, well, go ahead read on – enjoy:
What is special when mommy/daddy leaves?
- Nothing. I just really miss him. And there is less yelling – (8)
- Sometimes, I get to sleep with mama. (4)
- We have time with you. (5)
- I get some alone time in the Lego room (8)
- Giving hugs to Daddy (5)
- Phone calls with him while he is gone (7)
- I get to sleep in his bed and cuddle with Mama. (5)
- I like how Mama gets us pizza when he’s gone and we do some fun things while he’s gone. I also like that I get to be the “Man of the house” (13)
- When my dad leaves I can spend more time with my mom. Daddy always kisses me goodbye and gives me a pep talk for the week, like if I have basketball he reminds me to follow thru on my shot. (10)
- I watch him go down the street, then he honks and I wave. (8)
- Playing with daddy. (3)
What is special when they come back home?
- We get to play with daddy. (5)
- Daddy tries to do fun things. (4)
- Read at my school. Takes me to airtime (8)
- I get some time with just daddy in the Lego room (8)
- Playing with him (5)
- Giving lots of hugs and playing family soccer (7)
- She give us a surprise (4)
- I like when Daddy brings us candy or gifts. I like that he’s back so we can start wrestling again. We get to have our family movie night again. (5)
- The gifts are cool from all the places he travels to. (13)
- I get to tell him how I did in all my activities, give him lots of hugs and kisses and hear about is work. (10)
- We play basketball outside (8)
- I was happy when mama came home and brought me a present. (3)
What do you miss when mommy/daddy is gone?
- I miss playing Legos with daddy. (5)
- Dad makes good pancakes (8)
- I miss going in dads workshop (8)
- I miss playing with him (5 and 7)
- I miss mama the most (4)
- I miss Daddy when he’s gone and his funny characters. I miss wrestling and him making my lunches. (5)
- I miss his help with Math and I miss how he is there to help out my mom. (13)
- I miss him coming to my sports events. Also when he makes me laugh with his jokes. (10)
- I miss everything about him. (8)
- Playing with mama and saying prayers. (3)
What do you like about being home with just your mommy/daddy?
- Have breakfast with mommy and brother. (5)
- You pick us up from school every day, which I really appreciate. (8)
- I get to sleep with my mom sometimes (4)
- “I just like everything with mom like when she teaches me basketball” (8)
- Playing with kitties (seriously, he said that) (5)
- Nothing (ouch! after seeing the look on my face he said) I like the whole family being together rather than just one person being left out. And he does like practicing for family soccer with just mommy. (7)
- I get to sleep on the floor every night! (4)
- I get to sleep in her bed with her. She will take me to get ice cream, take me to a movie, and to the park. (5)
- She helps me get through homework faster so we can all go out someplace cool and have time together that is not just home and school. I like getting to spend time with her and help her out with things I normally don’t have to, but I’m glad when my Dad comes back so I don’t have to anymore! (13)
- I like that we can do girl things! Also, I can bond with her while we do something fun together. (10)
- Mommy’s just fun! (8)
- Daddy and I lay in mamas bed and watch Frozen. (3) (That’s right – even when I am not there – It’s MY bed!)
