tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138210526247980706.post7609050004066800005..comments2023-06-25T05:25:45.911-07:00Comments on Cords and Fleece: Use the Force and Walk the LineMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12331630836829380123noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138210526247980706.post-55756194565800818122008-03-18T18:25:00.000-07:002008-03-18T18:25:00.000-07:00I have to tell you, I really really hope I get to ...I have to tell you, I really really hope I get to have another child someday soon and I really, really hope I have another little girl : ) Aren't they too fun???Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058386764811033042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138210526247980706.post-2939042729166986892008-03-13T11:13:00.000-07:002008-03-13T11:13:00.000-07:00I struggle with picking my battles, too. Unfortun...I struggle with picking my battles, too. Unfortunately, more often than not, I err on the side of warmongering. I'm glad you wrote this post, because it reminded me to put things in perspective. <BR/><BR/>May the force be with you.Rimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883046753707687727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138210526247980706.post-52485670886512596732008-03-13T10:49:00.000-07:002008-03-13T10:49:00.000-07:00Great post. And I love that song. Just be thankful...Great post. And I love that song. <BR/><BR/>Just be thankful the marker was washable and not a pink NON WASHABLE hi lighter. <BR/><BR/>I've apologized to Daelyn a couple of times and I think in addition to showing us as moms that we do make mistakes it shows the tots that people do need to apologize for the wrong things they have done.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11966807021112030892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138210526247980706.post-16690366163626647472008-03-12T18:32:00.000-07:002008-03-12T18:32:00.000-07:00Sometimes knowing when to apologize is even harder...Sometimes knowing when to apologize is even harder than knowing when to fight the battle. I try not to apologize too much, because after all, Mommy is supposed to be infallible. I don't remember my mother ever apologizing to me once in my entire childhood for exerting her authority, and I don't resent her for it. She was "Mean Mom," whom I try to emulate, because Mean Moms are good moms. Not "mean" as in lock you in a dark closet, but mean as in there are rules, and if you break them, there are consequences.<BR/><BR/>I learned the hard way with my eldest, and am much more easy-going with the younger one. But certain things are non-negotiable:<BR/>- You must brush your teeth and wash your face and hands every morning and night. Period.<BR/>- You must wear your seat belt in the car.<BR/>- You must wear clothes that are clean, unstained, intact, and weather-appropriate.<BR/>- On major special occasions (like Christmas), Mommy gets to pick your clothes.<BR/>- No TV on weekday mornings.<BR/>- (For the eldest) Homework must be done in your room, and it must be complete before you can watch TV.<BR/>- You must be polite and respectful, or pay the consequences.<BR/>- You may not express disgust at anyone's food of any kind, even if you don't like it.<BR/><BR/>Aside from that, everything else is pretty negotiable. Get dirty! Wear pink and yellow! Wear your tiara to school! Bounce on the bed! Make a pillow fort! Splash in puddles (wearing rain boots)! SEE IF I CARE!SThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07628812884829811151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9138210526247980706.post-117149441090945752008-03-12T16:18:00.000-07:002008-03-12T16:18:00.000-07:00I remember when Wine Guy gave me the "Is this real...I remember when Wine Guy gave me the "Is this really worth fighting over?" speech. It wasn't long after that I found out many women stumbled on the same issue - picking a parking spot. For whatever reason, men WILL NOT pick the parking spot that the woman points out. They will drive to the ends of the earth to find their OWN parking spot rather than take take one the woman pointed out just over there. It may be annoying, but - with Wine Guy's help - I learned there are many bigger issues to "cross the line" about.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and props to any mother who actually apologizes to her child. My mom still has a hard time figuring that one out.Dating Trooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295405140701372825noreply@blogger.com