10 mins??? That's crazy!! I know everyone is busy, I'm hoping that is for teens though, and not younguns! (just my opinion)

I don't remember for sure -- it was for children living at home as I recall, whatever the age. (Wish I weren't quite so good at remembering things like that when I'm so good at forgetting sources and authors...) It was in a magazine article, that I do remember, by someone who was a sociology research person.

MotherRaphaela said:You're a good mom! I read someplace that the "average" parent today spends 10 minutes a week of "quality time" (non-tv) with their kids...

Aww thanks...however... I'm afraid my plumbing prevents from being much of a mother at all . Proud father of (as of last week ) 5!

10 minutes? That's crazy! Even with 3 kids (we'll see how it goes for 5, trying to leave space for the others while the babies absorb huge blocks of it is an interesting exercise) I'd like to think we manage much more time than that individually, and then there's group stuff like reading or storytelling time every night before bed. I admit, it's tough to find the time...but our house is so small we don't have much choice .

OFM congrats!! I also assumed you were a woman, but somehow had the feeling you were not an 8.5 months pregnant woman (when you posted something about it a while ago) :lol:
Best to you and your family! Twins seem so exciting!!
Cheers

Congratulations proud daddy. Yes, with 3 children and 2 new babies your time is at a premium. Enjoy them while they are around, they grow up so fast.

Sorry, Dad -- and congratulations also for understanding you have a hand in producing and raising your kids! Even in our enlightened times, it's amazing how many pregnancies seem to be of the cabbage leaf variety... Spending time in a garden with your children has to be about the best in quality time. Go with God! MR

OFM,

Well I hope you can escape for the clinic. It sounds as though you could use an afternoon away from the crowd although your wife might demand equal time.

We need young people doing breeding as many of us are getting OLD. I've been doing it for 50 years!

Kevin

And it could be a family project, breeding new sempervivum cultivars.

Thanks guys . We are really excited. Scared. Happy. Tired. Crazy , all that good stuff!

JungleShadows said:OFM,

Well I hope you can escape for the clinic. It sounds as though you could use an afternoon away from the crowd although your wife might demand equal time.

We need young people doing breeding as many of us are getting OLD. I've been doing it for 50 years!

Kevin

I'm going to do my best...I'm glad you guys plan these things so far in advance.
I tend to get a bit obsessive over my hobbies, so who knows where this one will wind up. The breeding part is fascinating, but I don't see myself having the time for the more meticulous aspects for a while...but who knows .

valleylynn said:And it could be a family project, breeding new sempervivum cultivars.

That would be really, really cool. We'll see, I've got some ideal for a yard re-structuring next spring that might give me the necessary space. And maybe one or more of the boys will get interested as well.

That would be wonderful ofm. It would be amazing to have an young up and coming plant hybridizer in your own family.

OFM,

My mother has described me as "Kevin doesn't have hobbies, he has OTHER JOBS" so I definitely understand OBSESSIVE! Welcome to the club. It really is the extreme types that seem to be into the crossing.

When you come to the clinic, you'll see some of my other obsessions too.

Kevin

Just a warning ofm, Kevin has many obsessions. Each one is a joy to see.

Ok, check this out. http://www.hardyplantsociety.o...
This would be fun to do Sunday after the clinic on Saturday.

Wahoo, a plant shoppers jackpot.
Thank you for posting it Julia.

How many would like to attend this amazing gathering of nurseries?

Have yo been to this Lynn?

I have not. But I see the list of nurseries, and I will definitely be wanting to go to this plant sale.
That means we would have to do Dancing Oaks, or any other local nurseries on Friday, before the Clinic day.

Yes, Patty was talking about a nursery down by her too. I'll Have to look she what she said. I want to go to Dancing Oaks.

Garlands Nursery Like to see this one as well.

You guys, there's only 3 days...now I'll have to rock paper scissor with myself to see which I want to go to and then rock paper scissor with hubby to see which he's willing to go to!!!

Julia,

Great pick! Wild Mountain Thyme will have some semps too!

Are you sure three days is enough??

Kevin