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Steven Foster's avatar

We had a similar episode last year traveling with Leo. Except it was a 2 star Marriott in Utah and Leo didn’t want to sleep because he slept in the car all day. 😵

Extending that olive branch is everything. It’s a lesson one can only really learn in the marathon of a marriage and parenting. This one really stuck with me. Well done.

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Charlie Bleecker's avatar

OMG. That sounds awful Steven, lol. A baby who doesn't sleep is a parent who doesn't sleep.

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Rick Lewis's avatar

I think your opening paragraph was the most compelling and engaging run-on sentence I've ever read. Real life with Charlie. Your lay-it-bare stories always feel so generous in spirit. Thanks for sharing them.

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Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Wow, Rick, thank you! It's fun to play around with a run-on sentence sometimes.

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Alex Michael's avatar

Came here to say this!

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Dakota Duncan's avatar

Ah, the reality that never makes it to to social media posts. Thanks for sharing the real stuff. Some people have no idea, or have buried the trauma, of what it is like to travel with kids. Even when you are having fun and not arguing, it can be exhausting!

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Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Lol Dakota, YES. Even when you are having fun and not arguing, it's exhausting. Well said!

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Olufunmi's avatar

Wow! This is all about livelihood with family.

Thanks for the insight!🤝

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Ishan Shanavas's avatar

"embarrassing is where this newsletter lives"—to that I'd add candid, fearless and authentic. Man, you I know this is clichéd praise, but you REALLY pour your soul onto the page. You don't hold back, and that's what makes your writing so genuine. Kudos.

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Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Aw thank you so much, Ishan!

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Becky Isjwara's avatar

I'm so glad you chose to share this story that you said was embarrassing. Thanks for laying it out. And safe travels with your four bags, three suitcases, two kids, and a partridge in a pear tree.

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Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Thanks, Rebecca! ;)

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