Speaker 1
I like to run. I don't eat gluten or dairy. I have two daughters. I like dogs better than cats. I majored in psychology in college.
Speaker 2
I have two kids. I love horror movies. I paint pretty well. I have a government job. I like to take naps.
Speaker 1
I am allergic to dogs. I like dogs more than cats. I have two daughters. My daughters like scary movies. I was a psychology major in college. I am an assistant to a psychiatrist. I like running. I don't eat dairy or gluten.
Speaker 2
I am a decent painter. I like horror movies. I have two kids. I work for the government. I like naps.
Speaker 1
Hello! What's an interesting fact about yourself?
Speaker 2
Hi, I'm a decent painter if that counts. You?
Speaker 1
Cool! I'm allergic to dogs, but like them better than my cats.
Speaker 2
Neat, I really like horror movies, and I like watching them with my two kids.
Speaker 1
Cool! I have two kids too,daughters, who love scary movies.
Speaker 2
What do you do for work? I work for the government.
Speaker 1
In college I majored in psychology, now I work as an assistant to a psychiatrist.
Speaker 2
Neat, what is your favorite thing to do for fun? I enjoy naps haha.
Speaker 1
Running as it is something I like to do, gotta love the naps.
Speaker 2
Thats great it been nice to get to know you.
Speaker 1
You too! Another fun fact, I don't eat dairy or gluten.
Speaker 2
That is a fun fact? Haha.
Speaker 1
Fact? Yes,fun for me? No.
Speaker 2
I get it, oh well cheese and ice cream are over rated.
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Speaker 1
I am allergic to dogs. I like dogs more than cats. I have two daughters. My daughters like scary movies. I was a psychology major in college. I am an assistant to a psychiatrist. I like running. I don't eat dairy or gluten.
Speaker 2
I am a decent painter. I like horror movies. I have two kids. I work for the government. I like naps.
Speaker 1
My daughters and I recently watched the new "Conjuring" movie. It was great!
Speaker 2
Really? I love horror movies I need to watch it. How is your other daughter doing?
Speaker 1
They're both doing fine.  They're busy at school and both doing well.  I'm so proud of them.  We rented the Conjuring as a reward because the older of the two got her first "A" on a History test.
Speaker 2
That's great! My kids are doing well in school too, they're both great kids!
Speaker 1
What grades are yours in?  My two girls are in the 10th and 6th grades.
Speaker 2
My oldest boy is in the 9th grade and my youngest is in the 3rd grades. Sometimes I wish I would have had them closer together!
Speaker 1
I'm already looking forward to when my oldest leaves the house and am not looking forward to it.  At least the gap between yours gives you some extra time with at least one of them home.
Speaker 2
Yes true, but sometimes I'm ready to get some "me" time back. I miss taking naps everyday!
Speaker 1
Yes, I can agree with that.  Has your oldest boy started dating yet?  My oldest daughter has.   That scares me, too.
Speaker 2
He has told me he's interested in one girl. I'm not going to discourage it, but I definitely want to meet her before they take things too far.
Speaker 1
Yes, that seems responsible.  I'm going to try to monitor my girl's social media to keep tabs on her.  I don't care whether she thinks that's a violation of her privacy or not.
Speaker 2
Sometimes these kids don't understand the danger they could be in! We have to keep tabs all the time
2 days
Speaker 1
I am allergic to dogs. I like dogs more than cats. I have two daughters. My daughters like scary movies. My daughters are in 10th and 6th grade. I was a psychology major in college. I am an assistant to a psychiatrist. I like running. I don't eat dairy or gluten. I like horror movies.
Speaker 2
I am a decent painter. I like horror movies. I work for the government. I like naps. I have not seen the "Conjuring" movie. I have two sons. My sons are in 9th and 3rd grade.
Speaker 1
I just saw on my daughter's social media account that she is officially in a relationship with a guy. I am not sure if I am ready for this.
Speaker 2
Oh no! She is becoming an adult now. Are you nervous?
Speaker 1
absolutely i'm nervous...being an adult sucks. bills, responsibility, worry about the state of the world, taxes...where's the fun in that. She should just be a kid for as long as possible
Speaker 2
I agree! I will be there with you soon. I have a son in the 9th grade, so it won't be much longer for me. I still look at them at 6 month babies :(
Speaker 1
Yeah...I mean 6 months are no picnic either, but it was definitely easier psychologically because you knew where they were at all times
Speaker 2
I know. Maybe after you go through this experience you can give me some advice on how to handle mine when they start dating.
Speaker 1
Hope for the best and explain how much hard work it is raising a child I guess...there's no more sleeping in with babies that's for sure
Speaker 2
I know it's sad. It goes by so fast. I wish they could understand how you feel about them, but they won't until they have there on kids.
Speaker 1
Yeah...and if you tell them that it goes right over their heads.
Speaker 2
I'm not sure who will have it easier between me and you. I'm hoping 2 boys will be easier than 2 girls. 
Speaker 1
I wonder if they've done scientific or psychological studies on this very thing and have declared one gender a winner over the other in terms of ease of parenting
Speaker 2
I'm guessing that both have there issues. Neither is easy!!!
2 days 6 hours
Speaker 1
I am allergic to dogs. I like dogs more than cats. I have two daughters. My daughters like scary movies. My daughters are in 10th and 6th grade. I was a psychology major in college. I am an assistant to a psychiatrist. I like running. I don't eat dairy or gluten. I like horror movies. I have a daughter, she is currently in a relationship. I don't like the responsibilities of being an adult, such as paying bills and taxes. I wish my daughter didn't grow up as fast. I found it easier to take care of my children when they were 6 months year old. I didn't get much sleep when my kids were babies.
Speaker 2
I am a decent painter. I like horror movies. I work for the government. I like naps. I have not seen the "Conjuring" movie. I have two sons. My sons are in 9th and 3rd grade. I have a son that is in 9th grade. I fear when he will grow into an adult. I need advice on how to handle my children when they start dating. I wish my kids understood how much I cared about them.
Speaker 1
Three days ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the boy that my daughter is dating. He seems like a good lad, very respectful and committed to the relationship. I am much more relieved than I was when I first heard of their relationship, I am sure my daughter will be fine.
Speaker 2
Yeah, the dating part does worry me. It seems to really drive home the fact that your children are not little kids anymore. You are further along in the process than I am. Any advice?
Speaker 1
It is a challenge to say the least. Letting go is hard. I am new to this dating thing, but the only advice I have now is to try to trust your kiddo! Let them live a little so they can make mistakes and learn from them. 
Speaker 2
Your right. I assume when they are well into teenage land they are ninety percent done anyway. When did you first allow your daughter to date? 
Speaker 1
You are right! I let my daughter start to date when she got into high school. That environment is so large and social that I feel it would be suffocating to not let her spread her wings a bit. 
Speaker 2
That makes sense. You spend so much time protecting them that it seems so foreign to realize my job is to make sure that are fully functioning, independent, productive members of society. To stand back and let them rise or fall is very daunting to think about.
Speaker 1
Trust me it does not get any easier when that time comes either. There is a pit in my stomach any time my daughter leaves the house. But I do see a change in our relationship since I gave her freedom and she seems to respect me and engage more. 
Speaker 2
True. I suppose the upside is the constant shuttling her from place to place will no longer be an issue. Is she already talking about getting her own car?
Speaker 1
It is nice sometimes! She only drives her car to school, activities and social events that are during the day. I am still not comfortable with her driving at night with all the crazies in the world. 
Speaker 2
My oldest is already trying to sell me on the idea that he needs his own car. He keeps telling me how owning his own car will take so much work off my shoulders. He is definitely doing the hard sell.
Speaker 1
Good for him! You have to be proud of his "go get it" mentality! 
Speaker 2
Absolutely. I applaud his effort and told him I will match him dollar for dollar and/or up to 2500 for the purchase. He has already starting mowing lawns.
9 days 6 hours
Speaker 1
I am allergic to dogs. I like dogs more than cats. I have two daughters. My daughters like scary movies. My daughters are in 10th and 6th grade. I was a psychology major in college. I am an assistant to a psychiatrist. I like running. I don't eat dairy or gluten. I like horror movies. I have a daughter, she is currently in a relationship. I met with her boyfriend recently. I don't like the responsibilities of being an adult, such as paying bills and taxes. I wish my daughter didn't grow up as fast. I found it easier to take care of my children when they were 6 months year old. I didn't get much sleep when my kids were babies. My daughter is currently in high school, I did not let her date before. I feel apprehensive when my daughter leaves the house. I am slowly letting her be more independent. My daughter drives her car to school. I do not let her drive at night.
Speaker 2
I am a decent painter. I like horror movies. I work for the government. I like naps. I have not seen the "Conjuring" movie. I have two sons. My sons are in 9th and 3rd grade. they are young and still not dating. I have a son that is in 9th grade. I fear when he will grow into an adult. I need advice on how to handle my children when they start dating. I wish my kids understood how much I cared about them. My oldest child wants his own car. I am willing to help my son buy a car, he is currently mowing lawns for money.
Speaker 1
I was driving around the neighborhood and I saw a car being sold that might be suitable for your son. It is worth about $2,200 and it seems to be in good shape. I'll send you the number so you can inquire more about it, hopefully your son will be interested in buying it.
Speaker 2
Oh, that would be amazing, thank you! What kind of car was it? Hopefully something sensible and safe. :)
Speaker 1
It is a 2005 Ford Focus. The body is in pretty good shape with just a few patches of rust near the rear wheel wells.
Speaker 2
That's a pretty good deal, and certainly good enough for a teenager. He'll have his permit soon, but perhaps before then I could buy it and get some work done on it without telling him. He still needs to pay half, of course!
Speaker 1
Overall, for the price the owner took really good care of it. It gets about 35 mpg by highway and it has had only one owner who drove it modestly. I hope you call.
Speaker 2
I definitely will. Next step is getting over the fact that my kid is going to soon be driving by himself. How did you get over it when you let your daughter drive alone for the first time?
Speaker 1
I would let her out for short errands at first. I think I limited them to thirty minutes or less. I was a wreck and such a cliche. I kept gripping the phone just waiting for the police to call. I can only say that I am a little better now. 
Speaker 2
 Did you ever follow her in your own car? I feel like I might do that, same as I did when my son first walked to school by himself.
Speaker 1
Of course. Sometimes I still do. I have to give her credit though. She seems to be a very safe driver and I have not caught her on her phone while driving yet. That has made it just a little bit easier to slowly cut the apron strings. Now when she moves out for the first time, that will be another story.
Speaker 2
Oh gosh, don't remind me! I mean, I'm looking forward to the freedom of not having to cater to other human beings every day, but I can't imagine what my life will be like when they're all grown up and the nest is empty!
Speaker 1
Suddenly I have these waves of guilt when I told my mom to quit being so dramatic when I went off to college for the first time. It is just too soon. One day they are in diapers and the next they are moving into their own apartment with friends. Okay, now I feel old.
Speaker 2
I felt exactly the same way. I had no capability of considering how adults felt, and I guess my kids can't imagine how I feel now either. My youngest doesn't mind spending time with me, but my oldest can't wait to be free, and that tears me up inside.
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