tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338260813951655102.post6175384117040994839..comments2011-09-08T14:51:12.252-07:00Comments on ♥ Late Bloomer ♥: Sticks and Stonesmama biscuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550767404368338645noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338260813951655102.post-68951819202214986032010-03-24T09:53:14.148-07:002010-03-24T09:53:14.148-07:00You'll do things for your child that you could...You'll do things for your child that you could or would NEVER do for yourself, or even for your spouse. For example, it took Brooke's hurt feelings to give me the courage to finally stand up to my own mom for behavior I had tolerated from her on my own account my whole life. <br /><br />Penni, you've entered the truly challenging world of parenting where everything is made infinitely more complex; yet strangely, everything is made profoundly more simple by virtue of loving someone so completely. That love gives a compass point that never waivers.<br /><br />Trust your instincts, but be willing to forgive them and adjust course when they're off the mark, as they will be from time to time. You do your best and roll with the punches, and then she learns by watching you, to do the same. Her world will never be perfect, so it's okay if she learns how to make the best of it.eclectichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827218552901306334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338260813951655102.post-74766256458770243582010-03-24T08:09:13.327-07:002010-03-24T08:09:13.327-07:00I am so sorry a so called friend let you and Sydne...I am so sorry a so called friend let you and Sydney down, I know how hard it is. I have also found that as a Mom I stand up for myself a little more than I would have before because I don't want to model being a doormat to him. We were in a playgroup that really started to be toxic for both of us so I got out and found other activities that were better for both of us.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572630817513654715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338260813951655102.post-56991559903366267182010-03-24T06:41:47.478-07:002010-03-24T06:41:47.478-07:00That is exactly the quote I had in mind while writ...That is exactly the quote I had in mind while writing this, Sheila, thank you. I think I heard it from either you or Sheri H. the first time and have been trying to remember it ever since. <br /><br />I want to teach Syd to love to the point of being vulnerable. I also want to teach her that her love is worth something and she does not have to put up with being mistreated. Life would be so much easier if everyone was nice!mama biscuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550767404368338645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338260813951655102.post-31344931211960660052010-03-24T06:33:25.352-07:002010-03-24T06:33:25.352-07:00Oprah always says, "When someone shows you wh...Oprah always says, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." I think that's true, but I also think it's a fine line. You don't want her to grow up mistrusting everyone and building a wall around herself so she doesn't get hurt (totally not saying that's your plan!). There's also value in learning to love to the point that you're vulnerable. Unfortunately, that means it really hurts when someone betrays you.Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3338260813951655102.post-61976670930050264412010-03-24T05:49:53.564-07:002010-03-24T05:49:53.564-07:00I couldn't agree with you more. People can hu...I couldn't agree with you more. People can hurt me all they want but I will turn in to MAMA BEAR if they get anywhere near my kids.<br /><br />As I have said many times,"To have a child is to watch your heart walk around outside your body."<br />&<br />"You are only as happy as your saddest child."<br />XOXO Big MamaThe Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521200347601012237noreply@blogger.com