It sucks.
I'm sad.
The kids really don't know what's going on yet.
This sucks.
At least its only 9 months.
The end.
Quoting violinjewel:
Hugs:(
My daughter was 6 months when DH deployed (he deployed roughly 2ish months ago). I got her and her brother a Flat Daddy, and then DH made them both stuffed animals with voice messages. We actually all went to Build A Bear together, he and DS (almost 5) made his together, and I made DDs. Then DH went into the hall to record their messages so we couldn't hear and it would be a surprise. Anyway, I play DD's 'Daddy bunny' for her a lot and ask if she hears Dada's voice, and I point to the Flat Daddy and say 'dada' and often I'll do the voice NEAR the flat daddy. She remembers him and with skype, she gets so excited when she sees him/hears him. Though, she's been a daddy's girl since she was born =]
I'm really hoping that when he returns she'll know exactly who he is and won't have trouble having him back home. So maybe that's an idea? They even have applications for a free FD if you're interested and might have a hard time with the funds for it.
What is a Flat Daddy?
I have never heard of that before....
Quoting Mrs.Brugger:
My daughter was 6 months when DH deployed (he deployed roughly 2ish months ago). I got her and her brother a Flat Daddy, and then DH made them both stuffed animals with voice messages. We actually all went to Build A Bear together, he and DS (almost 5) made his together, and I made DDs. Then DH went into the hall to record their messages so we couldn't hear and it would be a surprise. Anyway, I play DD's 'Daddy bunny' for her a lot and ask if she hears Dada's voice, and I point to the Flat Daddy and say 'dada' and often I'll do the voice NEAR the flat daddy. She remembers him and with skype, she gets so excited when she sees him/hears him. Though, she's been a daddy's girl since she was born =]
I'm really hoping that when he returns she'll know exactly who he is and won't have trouble having him back home. So maybe that's an idea? They even have applications for a free FD if you're interested and might have a hard time with the funds for it.
LOVE my Flat Daddy! Basically a poster-size picture of your soldier from waste-up. I mounted mine on a foam board so it's stiff and not just a poster.
flatdaddy.com
^^ Me and Flat Daddy for our New Years Kiss!
^^ DD playing with Dada.
It just keeps him around and familiar. Another lady on CM saw it and said it would be awesome for her nephew, I think she said he had downs syndrome and his dad traveled a lot, so having a flat daddy would keep that comfort for him. And it helps DD to not forget him! (And I admit, I love having him, too. I took a picture with him for our 2 year anniversary, he's attended a few family get togethers...he doesn't miss a thing! lol I even have a picture of the first time DD pulled up on a toy to standing, with my flat daddy beaming in the background! lol!)
Quoting SierraLynn:What is a Flat Daddy?
I have never heard of that before....
Quoting Mrs.Brugger:
My daughter was 6 months when DH deployed (he deployed roughly 2ish months ago). I got her and her brother a Flat Daddy, and then DH made them both stuffed animals with voice messages. We actually all went to Build A Bear together, he and DS (almost 5) made his together, and I made DDs. Then DH went into the hall to record their messages so we couldn't hear and it would be a surprise. Anyway, I play DD's 'Daddy bunny' for her a lot and ask if she hears Dada's voice, and I point to the Flat Daddy and say 'dada' and often I'll do the voice NEAR the flat daddy. She remembers him and with skype, she gets so excited when she sees him/hears him. Though, she's been a daddy's girl since she was born =]
I'm really hoping that when he returns she'll know exactly who he is and won't have trouble having him back home. So maybe that's an idea? They even have applications for a free FD if you're interested and might have a hard time with the funds for it.
Eating cake at a family bday party
anniversary
Christmas!
He doesn't miss a thing!
Google FlatDaddy. Click images. Some people get creative. It's really for the kids. But my DH has his own 'Adventures of Flat Daddy' album on FB hahaha
actually when DD first started crawling, flat daddy was a goal for her to crawl to! hahaha
"Isabel-where's dada?"
Quoting Mrs.Brugger:
Eating cake at a family bday party
anniversary
Christmas!
He doesn't miss a thing!
Google FlatDaddy. Click images. Some people get creative. It's really for the kids. But my DH has his own 'Adventures of Flat Daddy' album on FB hahaha
like i said, it's more for the kids. DD knows who daddy is and what his voice sounds like so when he comes back, she won't be afraid of him.
Quoting cocoroo:
I find that a little creepy, but whatever works for you.
Quoting Mrs.Brugger:
Eating cake at a family bday party
anniversary
Christmas!
He doesn't miss a thing!
Google FlatDaddy. Click images. Some people get creative. It's really for the kids. But my DH has his own 'Adventures of Flat Daddy' album on FB hahaha
The picture of her pulling his nose (or looks like she is) is cute.
Quoting Mrs.Brugger:like i said, it's more for the kids. DD knows who daddy is and what his voice sounds like so when he comes back, she won't be afraid of him.
Quoting cocoroo:
I find that a little creepy, but whatever works for you.
Quoting Mrs.Brugger:
Eating cake at a family bday party
anniversary
Christmas!
He doesn't miss a thing!
Google FlatDaddy. Click images. Some people get creative. It's really for the kids. But my DH has his own 'Adventures of Flat Daddy' album on FB hahaha
ADA duty stations
- SierraLynn
on Feb. 11, 2013 at 8:58 PM