tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592051382522387010.post6948267609154779900..comments2023-06-21T02:52:17.032-07:00Comments on Bad Mama Moments: HoopsMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17983723569464903989noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592051382522387010.post-27083085308444195782011-02-23T20:00:25.931-08:002011-02-23T20:00:25.931-08:00Ahh, I have one of these in girl form. It is utter...Ahh, I have one of these in girl form. It is utterly exhausting, isn't it!!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614330894449353033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592051382522387010.post-42471580647085075632011-02-23T06:07:40.367-08:002011-02-23T06:07:40.367-08:00Didn't you hear: hoop-jumping is the newest sp...Didn't you hear: hoop-jumping is the newest sport in Mom Olympics! At least you have enough foresight to warm up!<br /><br />Once again, thank you for providing an honest look behind the iron curtain. As always, it's nice to know I'm not the only one who has to hone my negotiation skills just to get the babe out of bed in the morning. God forbid I turn off the sound machine BEFORE the humidifier. And don't even get me started on meal preparation and plate presentation. One would think I was a master chef at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris!SKAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812824989970088190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592051382522387010.post-14229811650236206512011-02-23T06:04:57.892-08:002011-02-23T06:04:57.892-08:00Ohhh Melissa!! I remember when my son was three h...Ohhh Melissa!! I remember when my son was three he is 8 now, oh excuse me 8 1/2. My husband would say to him "Ian I can't wait until you are four." I'm glad that you can laugh about it. Hang in there and make sure to take a few moments for yourself.Young Adventures...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15302389821442667424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592051382522387010.post-45631247629087844142011-02-23T06:00:21.753-08:002011-02-23T06:00:21.753-08:00Tonya - so glad I'm not the only mom to a chil...Tonya - so glad I'm not the only mom to a child with SPECIFIC preferences :)<br />THK - Thank you for the comment, I appreciate your insight. I've had the same thoughts - wondering if allowing him to call the shots is setting up unrealistic expectations for him, that the world will play by his rules. It's tough. <br />MM - The baby is a whole different kid - he's more of an angry tantrum thrower than his big brother so I imagine I'll use different tactics.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983723569464903989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592051382522387010.post-89804718858927778452011-02-23T05:43:54.675-08:002011-02-23T05:43:54.675-08:00Aww darlin! I feel your frustrations. It is so s...Aww darlin! I feel your frustrations. It is so satisfying to let them have a say in how their days, activities and routines go. Just remember that when he gets to the "outside world" (school, playgroups, etc) he may not have as much say in how things go. My oldest (9 years old) is, shall we say, a spirited child. And sometimes for us at home, it is easier to give him the choices on how certain things will go. But I've also found that on a certain level, it has made some things more difficult for him, when he's away from home. He challenges EACH AND EVERY (and I vehemently mean that) decision that is made for him, regardless of the situation, he is a bit bossy when playing with friends, and in the end gets his feelings hurt because of it. Now, I'm not saying that all of these frustrations that he has to deal with is because of all of the choices that we've given him at home, but I do believe that some of it is a result. I constantly struggle with letting him know that it's okay to question authority, and helping him to understand when and where is the best time to do so, and what is the best way to go about doing so.<br />Please don't think that I'm judging you, none of us should be judged by anyone. I'm simply relaying what I've learned from being where you are, and being where I am, a few years down the road. It's so hard to figure out what is the "right" way to parent. (if you find out, please let me know). All we can do is make the choices to the best of our ability, stand back, study the results and move forward having learned something....and possibly give some insight to others along the way. ((hugs))treehuggers kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214664493883612688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592051382522387010.post-30019172649454590882011-02-23T05:32:44.838-08:002011-02-23T05:32:44.838-08:00Wow... good to peek into the future here for a min...Wow... good to peek into the future here for a minute. Do you think your younger son will be like that, too?Maeve's Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504314553197783992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592051382522387010.post-10078157514680890892011-02-23T05:05:55.591-08:002011-02-23T05:05:55.591-08:00Totally get it :) Funny little creatures, aren...Totally get it :) Funny little creatures, aren't they? Owen needs five books next to his bed (which is actually his crib mattress on the floor) at bedtime - not four, not six. FIVE!! Craziness!Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729671507254892682noreply@blogger.com