tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post290468876459341906..comments2023-09-03T01:46:11.348+10:00Comments on Girls Wear Blue Too: The most difficult job in the world ...Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00881965816018645999noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-2473767337887444672009-10-27T22:02:51.474+11:002009-10-27T22:02:51.474+11:00I keep reminding myself that as a teacher and now ...I keep reminding myself that as a teacher and now as a parent, I will expect the kids to make mistakes. In fact, at school we actively look at mistakes as a way to learn. Yet I so often find myself disppointed at my decisions or mistakes I have made as a parent. I am learning.... lots. Why do I not allow myself the scope to make mistakes and learn? Because it is about our kids, who we adore and Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10921667979758743998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-47592580524437287252009-10-26T01:49:44.178+11:002009-10-26T01:49:44.178+11:00Beautifully handled Tammy. There is no such thing ...Beautifully handled Tammy. There is no such thing as a perfect parent, we can only ever do what's right for our own family & if it's done with love, then that's all that matters.<br />My boy is 18 in January & it's a fantastic feeling to see your child ready to embark on adulthood as a decent, loving, intelligent person & know that you must have done a great job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-54487461032718074762009-10-25T20:03:21.817+11:002009-10-25T20:03:21.817+11:00I started reading this on friday but had to stop a...I started reading this on friday but had to stop after a few lines when I realised where it was going because i'd just witnessed the worst, most humungous 8 year old tantrum the world (at least I) had ever seen. Thankfully I just read it now and could cope just fine because last Friday is now history. All I can say is well done to you for handling it like a star. The tv is one powerful mediumKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-29427109401715156912009-10-25T14:26:54.515+11:002009-10-25T14:26:54.515+11:00What a wonderful honest post from a very sweet and...What a wonderful honest post from a very sweet and concerned mom. You! I have tears of appreciation in my eyes for you. You have learned an important lessons and taken postive steps for happy times without the use of the TV. I am proud of you!<br /><br />Have a nice day.Dogwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938991454011362735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-54701603030662902682009-10-24T13:30:35.843+11:002009-10-24T13:30:35.843+11:00It is on going....
Like you have just shown - you...It is on going....<br /><br />Like you have just shown - you are the parent and you make the decisions to what you think it enough. We all have different 'rules' but what is most important is you are the parent of these children and you decide what you think is right. <br /><br />I find I have to really control the TV with one and the other has rare interest in it. When I push it to be Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11169573229970426760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-66911973310089700492009-10-24T13:08:13.573+11:002009-10-24T13:08:13.573+11:00We have rules now to. Its amazing how much fun yo...We have rules now to. Its amazing how much fun you can have without the box!! Well done to you!Leonie Guldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787448815326799495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-83974036349460671562009-10-24T02:32:24.193+11:002009-10-24T02:32:24.193+11:00A friend who had 5 children in their teens....some...A friend who had 5 children in their teens....some of them really difficult....once asked me with a big sigh......."Why do we have to spend the best years of our lives saying "No!"?<br />I only had one at the time.....a teenager....and I related to that comment....lilymarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370053859106368722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-63126984647018197572009-10-23T23:33:59.603+11:002009-10-23T23:33:59.603+11:00Tammy you did well. i am proud of you.
Linda
Great...Tammy you did well. i am proud of you.<br />Linda<br />Great postLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878413995311309215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-36189939378867916302009-10-23T23:31:55.592+11:002009-10-23T23:31:55.592+11:00Less TV is the right way to go! :)Less TV is the right way to go! :)jimmycrackedcornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574882717162001228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-36675171460401077032009-10-23T19:53:29.301+11:002009-10-23T19:53:29.301+11:00I know exactly what you mean about the TV. Our da...I know exactly what you mean about the TV. Our days are so much nicer when I make sure the TV stays off for most of the day.<br />And *big hugs* for the way you dealt with little Miss. It is so hard when you realise they have learned to lie. :(Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05775924923964289650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-48089700682436869362009-10-23T16:48:31.675+11:002009-10-23T16:48:31.675+11:00Loved reading your post and sharing in your reflec...Loved reading your post and sharing in your reflections on that parenting curve ball you encountered. What a full on couple of days you've had. I just loved the way you bounced back from it all and really empowered your children to discuss positive alternative (your list) and them made it happen. <br />It may very well be the most difficult job in the world but it sounds like you're Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05131518522010494497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-5893660576045351492009-10-23T12:31:44.523+11:002009-10-23T12:31:44.523+11:00Ohhh, I hear you Tammy!! Funny we have just been t...Ohhh, I hear you Tammy!! Funny we have just been through a similar experience. <br /><br />You handled it very well! Definitely a reminder of the changing times, and definitely a reminder to enjoy the great outdoors! <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed your day yesterday too! ;)Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00076480586351951067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-15549469979933958812009-10-23T12:04:10.136+11:002009-10-23T12:04:10.136+11:00Hey Tammy,
L'il B is only 14 months and I am ...Hey Tammy,<br /><br />L'il B is only 14 months and I am already worried about him and the TV. He only "watches" 1/2 hr/ day (max) or sesame street or bear in the big blue house and even then he is running around playing with toys as it's playing in the background (mostly when I know he's needy and i have to get dinner prepared). BUT what scares me is one of his first words ecoMILFhttp://www.ecomilf.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-39708764731529557392009-10-23T11:37:13.155+11:002009-10-23T11:37:13.155+11:00What a great post Tammy, nobody tells you what it ...What a great post Tammy, nobody tells you what it is actually going to be like. Some days it's hard to be the mum (even with a very supportive hubby). I think we will make our lists this weekend! Great idea, thanks for sharing this post :)ZippyZippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671751303934308368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29689313.post-12133420335751739852009-10-23T11:09:43.853+11:002009-10-23T11:09:43.853+11:00Ahh Tammy, You poor thing. Thats one milestone I ...Ahh Tammy, You poor thing. Thats one milestone I am not looking forward to at all! You handled it really well and should be proud of yourself.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386621415824274952noreply@blogger.com