tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442602775646235086.post8661794876159901097..comments2023-11-02T08:27:22.678-04:00Comments on A Home For Haven: Happy V-dayEricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09499498673477249137noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442602775646235086.post-65976987500809040882010-02-17T07:16:33.215-05:002010-02-17T07:16:33.215-05:00I am so sorry that you have so much stress lately....I am so sorry that you have so much stress lately. You definitely need a break. I hope things start looking better for you very soon.<br /><br />Big hugs.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269423321421270481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442602775646235086.post-88904578928958290202010-02-16T20:31:20.566-05:002010-02-16T20:31:20.566-05:00Okay I didn't read much yet but had to comment...Okay I didn't read much yet but had to comment on those pics. He's just too friggin cute. Em got into my Godiva. That girl just loves stealing chocolate even though she had her own little box.<br /><br />I remember the issue with the kiddos being ahead in some areas isn't always a "good" thing in regard to those who were in orphanages b/c they learned to be independent b/c it wasn't an option. This happens with E too, she is so bright and her receptive abilities always floored me but emotionally, she was her age which in itself was a tough age for expression and understanding disappointment, etc. Hang in there!!!Lost and Foundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355735805187740437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442602775646235086.post-1677952912135369002010-02-16T09:46:38.739-05:002010-02-16T09:46:38.739-05:00I TOTALLY have that dream, too... and I always wak...I TOTALLY have that dream, too... and I always wake-up in a cold sweat.<br /><br />As for Duc, I so know what you mean. We went through a bit of that as well with the Tongginator. In terms of the throwing, what eventually worked best for us (non-meal times) was that whatever she threw, she lost for the day. I had a clear plastic bin that I put things in, up high, so she could see them, but could not have them. Every morning we emptied out the bin as a fresh start. It took awhile, but it slowly worked. <br /><br />As for meal times, that one is simple. The minute she threw something, the meal was over. Period.a Tonggu Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365812914466181060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442602775646235086.post-40270177737950912022010-02-15T10:30:52.152-05:002010-02-15T10:30:52.152-05:00I have had the exact same dream many times. Sorry...I have had the exact same dream many times. Sorry work is so stressful- hope it gets better soon. No advice on the throwing. We are dealing with head butting here...Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06064731237468157401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442602775646235086.post-39842615231006312722010-02-15T09:41:06.043-05:002010-02-15T09:41:06.043-05:00I have that dream, too. Often. I hate it. In fa...I have that dream, too. Often. I hate it. In fact, sometimes it is so real that I don't realize it's a dream until hours later. <br /><br />I hope things get better for you soon. I have no advice about parenting...what we tell parents is "tell them what to do, not what not to do" - apparently it works for lots of kids? Since I don't have my own, I think this entire paragraph sounds extremely stupid...but take that for what it is. (I do advise parents for my job, a role that cracks me up a lot these days.)rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04510731941899864099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442602775646235086.post-87972564227691418602010-02-15T09:27:22.621-05:002010-02-15T09:27:22.621-05:00wow E sounds like life has been very challenging l...wow E sounds like life has been very challenging lately. my heart feels for yours. i wish i had advice on the "no throwing"- i think the kind of discipline you are employing will sink in. taking away a privilege, or totally ignoring it might work too. don't react at all, and he'll get bored, as i assume he's trying to see what your reaction will be. just a thought anyway.kitchuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03907460384010952009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-442602775646235086.post-76976477993927550762010-02-14T23:16:34.556-05:002010-02-14T23:16:34.556-05:00A few things:
- GREAT photos, as always. Duc is t...A few things:<br /><br />- GREAT photos, as always. Duc is too cute.<br /><br />- I'm truly sorry for all of the stress you're having with work and life. I hope that it calms down sooner rather than later. You're very correct - children are total barometers for our lives. Is there anything you can do to lessen the stress at work, or is this a ride-it-out sort of situation?<br /><br />- Finally, what you just said about Duc being physically and emotionally 18-20 months, but a three year old developmentally and therefore going through a lot of frustration...that is EXACTLY the situation we're having with Molley. I've blogged several times over the past six months that I need to remember that she's only (fill in the number) months old, even though she acts a full 18+ months older. It’s very difficult for me to be the same patient parent I was with Mattix b/c she is so incredibly advanced developmentally, but "normal" physically and emotionally. I feel like my children are the same age based on their verbal skills and mental abilities (Molley can count just as high as Matty, has hundreds of words, knows colors, and more - all for many months now), but Molley is always frustrated b/c she can't do physically what Matty can (e.g., climb up the steep slide). And because she's emotionally on-track for her age, she can't handle the disappointment of "failure."<br /><br />I know I'm rambling, but it's very nice to read about what you and Duc are going through b/c I feel slightly overwhelmed at times. It's a very different parenting experience when your child begins doing things that are developmentally WAY beyond his/her age. People talk about brilliant their children are and how far ahead they are and blah, blah, blah, but for me, it's not just about how special my child is! :) I don't even know if that makes sense; it does in my head.<br /><br />ANYWAY! Fingers crossed that work and life become less stressful for you. <br /><br />xxxxLaurahttp://ourvalentinesdaytreat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com