tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.comments2014-07-19T16:36:18.989-06:00Apparently, I'm A ParentMamaBsquaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17787605325957974895noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-69263039399879548012014-07-19T16:10:44.206-06:002014-07-19T16:10:44.206-06:00I'm so, so sorry. Diesel is lucky to have been...I'm so, so sorry. Diesel is lucky to have been loved so well by you...and you are lucky to have been loved so well by him.<br /><br />My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. :-( Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633602603535507730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-41944954279376041332013-07-17T22:33:59.420-06:002013-07-17T22:33:59.420-06:00It's equal parts sad and scary that they are p...It's equal parts sad and scary that they are possibly already smarter than me.MamaBsquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787605325957974895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-91516849313166697242013-07-17T11:37:06.271-06:002013-07-17T11:37:06.271-06:00hahaha you are so doomed!hahaha you are so doomed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12952958583056512555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-6914667004693851692012-11-05T15:38:37.260-07:002012-11-05T15:38:37.260-07:00Happy birthday, K! I still don't know what I w...Happy birthday, K! I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up, either. Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00711373313792896702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-84645422909509600242011-10-13T09:22:53.839-06:002011-10-13T09:22:53.839-06:00Yes, that's about what I was thinking. Or I...Yes, that's about what I was thinking. Or I'll take the chicken way out and just email or call so I don't have to do a face to face!!MamaBsquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787605325957974895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-52809515849891048532011-10-13T09:22:12.587-06:002011-10-13T09:22:12.587-06:00Part of me really doesn't feel that bad when I...Part of me really doesn't feel that bad when I snap. Truly, I think they DO need to learn that people have limits and that Mommy is actually a person. Buuut it's possible that my threshold is a wee bit lower than it needs to be. I think I just need to get back to a regular yoga class again and this will be easier.MamaBsquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787605325957974895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-64476901550278352952011-10-13T08:10:38.392-06:002011-10-13T08:10:38.392-06:00I think I would just skip asking about the parenta...I think I would just skip asking about the parental status and just ask about the playdate. She'll either make the decision or tell you she has to check with his mom.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07667441608820485935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-25544144515312670082011-10-06T14:02:06.396-06:002011-10-06T14:02:06.396-06:00Oh, I hear you. I always feel SOOO guilty after I ...Oh, I hear you. I always feel SOOO guilty after I snap but seriously, enough is enough! Also, mine stops screaming for what she wants and starts to scream for Daddy instead, as if he would be able to magically apparate in the car and give her what she wants. Urgh.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00711373313792896702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-84703339361822485572010-11-20T11:07:27.784-07:002010-11-20T11:07:27.784-07:00I totally know what you mean! I don't know if ...I totally know what you mean! I don't know if it's "free range" but possibly part of that philosophy. There are a ton of parents nowadays who seem to think that any sort of discipline is wrong (I can think of a few from BB!). They're all "Oh, but he's just a kid, he doesn't know that it's wrong to push." Well, DUH, that's why you are supposed to TEACH THEM! Obviously you need to have age-appropriate expectations - I don't expect that my kids will never try to push or do something inappropriate - but I do expect that either I or my husband would respond appropriately by intervening!HumanUnithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15786023598189529661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-58602527633502179892010-11-09T13:07:26.064-07:002010-11-09T13:07:26.064-07:00It's definitely possible that I'm mis-defi...It's definitely possible that I'm mis-defining "free range parenting"...if what it truly means is just not being excessively strict and programmed, then I suppose I am raising my kids that way. But then I don't know what to call it when parents are so lax/distracted/disinterested in what their kids are doing and the kids are essentially lawless. Cause I've been seeing an awful lot of those.MamaBsquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787605325957974895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-46614336798063107722010-11-09T12:46:11.969-07:002010-11-09T12:46:11.969-07:00That isn't the way I understand "free-ran...That isn't the way I understand "free-range" parenting. I understand it as a not-overscheduling method of parenting, but not a "let my kid do whatever the heck he or she feels like" method either!<br /><br />I think the difference there is that so many parents want to be their kids best friend rather than their parent! Kids still need those rules and boundaries that only a parent can provide, IF they are providing it. A lot of kids these days (oh my, did I just say 'kids these days'?) seem to be growing up in an environment where they have HUGE senses of entitlement.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00711373313792896702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-41402003043154738032010-09-15T21:48:46.919-06:002010-09-15T21:48:46.919-06:00Very. Well. Said. I haven't had the experienc...Very. Well. Said. I haven't had the experience yet, but I am sure I will. I have flown with my little guy and for the most part he's fine. BUT, once he did not like the pressure on his ears when landing and do you think anyone offered a sympathetic glance or word of encouragement? No, the looks I got were more along the lines of 'Why do they let those people on the plane anyways'. I would love in those moments for a child of their own to appear, distraught and frantic, just so they don't have a moment to cast judgment my direction and feel exactly what I'm feeling.Rider Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921004922743593464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-50236359569331220152010-09-15T09:06:38.142-06:002010-09-15T09:06:38.142-06:00Wow! That is a great post. You should write a bo...Wow! That is a great post. You should write a book. You are a very good writer. I agree with you, that the public is too quick to judge when they see a child throw a tantrum. They either have not had any children of their own, or they have forgotten what it was like with their own. I must agree on another point, You have 2 wonderful childrenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00202908782840632711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-69582607630283751102010-09-11T18:34:25.918-06:002010-09-11T18:34:25.918-06:00I love this post and I absolutely agree. I'm a...I love this post and I absolutely agree. I'm also kind of confused about where I "fit." I can be a weirdo outlier with you if you like :p. - SultanaHumanUnithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15786023598189529661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-592788099842442102010-07-02T22:04:59.724-06:002010-07-02T22:04:59.724-06:00Ha ha! Well...if you wanna know a secret...I'...Ha ha! Well...if you wanna know a secret...I've got dual citizenship and I'm pretty close to you. We should def. get together sometime.MamaBsquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787605325957974895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-71298460627028681282010-06-29T19:56:11.029-06:002010-06-29T19:56:11.029-06:00I can totally relate to your posts. I'm going ...I can totally relate to your posts. I'm going to love your blog :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106228723776481159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4506240961349697993.post-63181325940125912732010-06-27T10:40:55.091-06:002010-06-27T10:40:55.091-06:00If only Switzerland weren't so far from Redwoo...If only Switzerland weren't so far from Redwood I'd be your mommy friend! I have some strong feelings about a couple of those things, but that's for MY baby and doesn't mean it'll work for someone elses's baby. I know exactly where you're coming form and the competitive mothering drives me batty.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00711373313792896702noreply@blogger.com