tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post2188744042080894526..comments2023-09-25T04:35:05.908-05:00Comments on A Graceful Disaster: My wayAliRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11332421707803139102noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-5270652227327713712010-10-31T20:37:30.991-05:002010-10-31T20:37:30.991-05:00I love this post... I was also SO wrong about what...I love this post... I was also SO wrong about what kind of parent I'd be. I have no idea what determines the kind of parent we become, but I've got to trust my gut none the less.Baby Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710478317948838046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-92097694994361001032010-10-19T18:41:33.668-05:002010-10-19T18:41:33.668-05:00Don't let anyone pressure you into quitting nu...Don't let anyone pressure you into quitting nursing... #1 was 13mths, #2 was 18mths, and #2 was 2 1/2 yrs...and I wish I wouldn't have been in such a hurry to quit with the first 2. I agree...I had so many pre-conceived notions about parenting and well then I met your motherinlaw and I saw what her "type" of parenting produced and well...I think her track record speaks volumes. What an incredible family you have married into! I'm actually jealous!<br />Love RenéeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-33135652601708591562010-10-13T14:00:12.381-05:002010-10-13T14:00:12.381-05:00Parenting brings out your true self, not the self ...Parenting brings out your true self, not the self you wish to portray to the world. When you allow yourself to run on women's intuition and instinct, great parenting takes place. And it sounds as though Gus has a pretty fabulous set of parents!Alison at Wardrobe Oxygenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15891869859939786737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-1565808806438165472010-10-11T23:23:55.244-05:002010-10-11T23:23:55.244-05:00Buddy, that was such a great post full of self ref...Buddy, that was such a great post full of self reflection and such appreciaiton for your life. I love it. I think you're a great mom. Heck, I think all our friends are great moms and from the little I know and see, looks to me you all do things in different ways that work for each family. And I think that's great. <br />On a less serious note, I love how you were describing Step-mom except nothing was the same. So funny. And, FYI, my family was the family with the perfect kids at church that ain't all it's cracked up to be.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603827681164069304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-65394643224725804662010-10-10T16:01:06.875-05:002010-10-10T16:01:06.875-05:00I agree with the comments that everyone else made ...I agree with the comments that everyone else made about your parenting style. I envy it, for sure. I hope I can stick with breastfeeding as long as you have - heck, I'm so proud of myself for going this long and am shocked that I LOVE breastfeeding. I definitely didn't see that coming before I got pregnant. I'm the only one in my mom & baby class that nurses my child when he gets hungry - everyone else brings a bottle. I guess that makes me the most hippie-like of the moms. As long as you care for and love your child, and have his best interest in mind, you can't go wrong. Screw what others say about co-sleeping and nursing beyond a year - its your life, your kid, your choice. And as far as not being able to spend a night away from Gus, I have a feeling I will be the same way with Kellen. I have a hard enough time leaving him alone with Aaron, let alone someone overnight. I started crying when I got lost on my way home from Lisa's because it was keeping me from my son for mere minutes longer than I was prepared for. Kind of embarassing to admit, but yeah. Just know that you are doing a TERRIFIC job at being a mommy and don't feel any guilt or worry about what others think. You're awesome!Freckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906720332642191078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-49270203186851297332010-10-09T20:07:08.132-05:002010-10-09T20:07:08.132-05:00There's no better way than your own way. And ...There's no better way than your own way. And you, my friend, are a fabulous mother and should feel proud of the precious little guy you are raising.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16105626023930966164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-12691108544074951172010-10-08T09:46:04.388-05:002010-10-08T09:46:04.388-05:00Isn't it an amazing surprise how the real stuf...Isn't it an amazing surprise how the real stuff turns out to be so much better than the plan?<br /><br />Life is good, and it's been really fun watching you three evolve as a family into I don't know...a way that works, that you like, bits and pieces that come together right.<br /><br />love, Valvalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225253082963245064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-60953950032118817792010-10-07T18:50:54.519-05:002010-10-07T18:50:54.519-05:00Alicia, I think your parenting style is amazing! ...Alicia, I think your parenting style is amazing! Gus might quite possibly have the best parents ever and he should feel very lucky! I am glad you are breaking some of the "rules". Believe me when he is 4 and wants to do everything on his own and in his own way you will look back and cherish all those time he couted on you to make the right decisions for him!<br /><br />I know people probably look at me and think what is she doing? We are not the main stream parents by any means - we take Colton everywhere with us (and always have, heck he went to Apple Bees for the first time when he was 5 days old). We let him do things that other poeple might think he is way to young to do (but how will we know if we don't let him try). He used a bottle before bed until he was almost 18 months old and he was 2 years 9 months when we finally kicked diapers and I was totally okay with that (so what if others were trained by 2 I didn't see the rush). <br /><br />Everyone has their own ideas, their own timelines and their own routines that work for their family and that is what makes parenting so awesome! You aren't ever wrong and you might not ever be right but as long as the kid is healthy and safe that is all that really matters.Berbs33https://www.blogger.com/profile/10997549438245315622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-56426289025860338322010-10-07T11:25:17.912-05:002010-10-07T11:25:17.912-05:00I love your hippie-ish mom ways :) It's fun b...I love your hippie-ish mom ways :) It's fun being on different ends of the parenting spectrum and seeing how normal and awesome our kids are, regardless of how we do things. (Although it's possible I'm creating a monster with my dvd player in the car. Isla will scream on 10 minute trips to Jewel without it on. GRRR! I swore I'd never have a dvd player in my car!!)<br /><br />And I don't think you are crazy for not leaving Gus for a night yet...although I do wonder how you maintain your sanity. I go crazy without a break :) <br /><br />I never wanted toys in my living room either...and now thanks to my obsession with Craigslist, I have 2 little tikes high chairs, a changing station, kitchen, doll cradle, riding horse, stroller...etc...ALL IN MY LIVING ROOM. Oh well. At least I'm buying Isla all of the awesome toys I always wanted and never had :) That makes me feel better.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008620299775705584noreply@blogger.com