tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570876680747280215.post1662895008942515885..comments2023-05-31T01:38:48.081-06:00Comments on a queer family grows in redneckville: threemama Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16387999962349978268noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570876680747280215.post-55718071754468678252010-04-07T07:47:29.085-06:002010-04-07T07:47:29.085-06:00Nikki - thanks! That was so nice to hear, especia...Nikki - thanks! That was so nice to hear, especially yesterday, in the throes of "i am a crap parent" and my kid is going berserk-ness.mama Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387999962349978268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570876680747280215.post-29851890299385143302010-04-06T21:01:07.979-06:002010-04-06T21:01:07.979-06:00Oh hells to the yes! This is my life. Thank you fo...Oh hells to the yes! This is my life. Thank you for posting and not making me feel so alone, nutty, horrible - you name it. Margaret led me to your blog not long ago and I L.O.V.E. it. I just moved back to Winnipeg after 13 years in Alberta and so I feel you through and through with the redneckville thing. I happened to marry one of those rednecks, only he became an English teacher who snowboards - a freak to be sure in the hearts of many from Red Deer! Anyhow, just thought I'd delurk and let you know how much I enjoy your writing :)Domestic Bloggesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360971290843095526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570876680747280215.post-19440164923359726722010-04-06T14:20:28.814-06:002010-04-06T14:20:28.814-06:00And in search of all their (blessed) independence,...And in search of all their (blessed) independence, who do they call out for in the middle of the night ... and off we go with sleepy motherly pleasure to demonstrate comfort & security :)<br />(WE were certainly never like that as kids! were we?)Dana Wildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17202772670874064660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570876680747280215.post-26148872833739765482010-04-06T08:10:52.664-06:002010-04-06T08:10:52.664-06:00I am wondering if the behaviour has anything to do...I am wondering if the behaviour has anything to do with the younger child's increasing need to make his/her needs known so the three year old has found a way of keeping control of his parents. It may be his way of saying "I don't want to be the big boy...I want to be the centre of attention the way I used to be." I present it as something to think about. And yes, it does get better especially when the older child goes to school and really is the big boy and the younger child cannot go. PWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570876680747280215.post-12921247815198944642010-04-06T05:12:59.556-06:002010-04-06T05:12:59.556-06:00T, with a 4.5 year old I was able to chuckle at th...T, with a 4.5 year old I was able to chuckle at the memories of our tyrannical threes...It does get better. My unsolicited advice/experience is thus: when they need to assert their independence give them the time to do it (it saves on the melt downs) even if it is going to make you a little late or cause inconvenience (our big one was dressing himself despite the additional 15 minutes he needed when we were rushing out the door). We also used (and still do) his room for time outs. I don't care if he plays when he gets there, but it gives you both some time and space when the tantrums are unbearable -- also, since we don't tolerate the tantrums and whining (it is generally and automatic bedroom time), he knows that it is unacceptable and generally only happens when he is tired so getting sent to his room often turns into a much needed nap...Pennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570876680747280215.post-31200871077476449362010-04-06T03:04:40.113-06:002010-04-06T03:04:40.113-06:00Fabulous post! Is it possible this starts at 2.5 w...Fabulous post! Is it possible this starts at 2.5 with some kids, though!? OMG my son has to counter everything we want him to do right now. Everything. Yesterday I apparently chose the wrong shoes and he had a 10 minute meltdown over it. Oye!<br /><br />Anyway, I have no doubt you are an awesome mum and the fact that you can freely admit that this shit is fucking tough at times and does make you want to drink(I'm in favour of this...lol) confirms it even more. I am scared for the ones who bottle all this up and try to live as a Stepford Mummy.<br /><br />xo<br />-Jennifer: the 'shoot me now' frazzled mother of a 2.5 year old and 45 days from due date with number 2. EEK!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570876680747280215.post-61481671678716678652010-04-05T22:14:06.731-06:002010-04-05T22:14:06.731-06:00while i believe wholeheartedly in nearly everythin...while i believe wholeheartedly in nearly everything that you write, I do query the use of the words 'questionable hobby' when referring to noon hour drinking. well really just the word 'questionable'. that is all. xo maggie mugginsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com