tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28021129.post8665856121112116960..comments2023-09-11T08:15:02.168-05:00Comments on Cool Zebras: ExpectationsHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01979925607834752536noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28021129.post-40754113117806376362007-01-22T21:28:00.000-06:002007-01-22T21:28:00.000-06:00Thanks everyone for the pep talks.
Jennine--no wo...Thanks everyone for the pep talks.<br /><br />Jennine--no worries. I knew what you meant.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979925607834752536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28021129.post-36854667003090313372007-01-22T08:25:00.000-06:002007-01-22T08:25:00.000-06:00Heather, you know I'm in the same spot! I sometime...Heather, you know I'm in the same spot! I sometimes think we overestimate how bad our kids behave. The Poo is a really good kid who has a few bad moments. Seems to me like you are in the same boat.<br /><br />I think you are handling the situations you are presented with exactly right. The tantrum response sounds perfect, and M is old enough to have expectations to meet. <br /><br />You are on the right track, from my POV. Keep on keepin' on. They grow, right? And you are a good, moral, functioning woman who does not hit and who says please and thank you. Ergo, your children will be the same.<br /><br />Peace, friend.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342425698876916791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28021129.post-20853488664332946052007-01-22T00:18:00.000-06:002007-01-22T00:18:00.000-06:00Oh my gosh, Heather...if that sounded bit-chee, I'...Oh my gosh, Heather...if that sounded bit-chee, I'm soooo sorry! <br /><br />I worded that poorly: "It kinda sounds to me like you want empathy more than advice...blah blah blah."<br /><br />I was recalling your post when folding laundry tonight and I thought to myself "Did I use those words??" This is why I should stay away from the computer when I have PMS.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm getting a cramp back peddling. I love you. Empathy, advice, whatever..I admire you for parenting with love and a sense of humor.<br /><br />Forgive me.Jenninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903648446615137811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28021129.post-81954783433768667792007-01-21T16:52:00.000-06:002007-01-21T16:52:00.000-06:00It kinda sounds to me like you want empathy more t...It kinda sounds to me like you want empathy more than advice and believe me, I have gone through the stages you are in right now. I'm not gonna tell you it gets harder. There is always challenge and joy in each milestone of parenting.<br /><br />If you want to talk more, email me. I have some practical ideas based on experience.<br /><br />Jennineofnine at yahoo dot com.<br /><br />Hang in there, kiddo. You're a good momma!Jenninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903648446615137811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28021129.post-56780007991487111902007-01-21T11:13:00.000-06:002007-01-21T11:13:00.000-06:00I'm not in the same trench, because my kids are gr...I'm not in the same trench, because my kids are grown, but I sure remember it. Please don't beat yourself up, you really ARE doing a good job. I know it seems like it, but your guidance is not lost on your children. On some level, they really do get it. Hugs to you.Mom Thumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191483830587029419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28021129.post-51547320554811911662007-01-21T08:42:00.000-06:002007-01-21T08:42:00.000-06:00As I read this, I felt like you had been reading m...As I read this, I felt like you had been reading my mind.<br /><br />First of all, you are a wonderful mommy. We all have our (ahem) moments, and you would not be a good mom if you didn't feel guilty sometimes. <br /><br />Here, we struggle with these same issues DAILY. And I have come to the realization that it is NOT ME. It is the situation I am currently struggling to survive in. Kids are kids. They get into things. They destroy things. Heck, they destroy each other sometimes. But this is NOT necessarily a reflection of our parenting. No, I am convinced that it is a necessary phase of development that they must go through. And I constantly remind myself that even the best behaved children must save it all up for when they're behind closed doors.<br /><br />Oh, and for the record, reading this post made me feel better. Because I thought I was the only one who felt this way.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377174692899802883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28021129.post-83941700771188243512007-01-20T23:38:00.000-06:002007-01-20T23:38:00.000-06:00long day heather? can't give advise-i just have t...long day heather? can't give advise-i just have to say i feel ur pain. w/ sonya i have to set a timer for everything lately. she just ignores me otherwise. i think it might be cabin fever!<br />hope others have some advise.<br />sumedhaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com