tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post740946035821531223..comments2024-01-26T05:21:36.865-08:00Comments on Motherscribe: I want SO MUCH to be a good motherJCKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582581376724478366noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-21097247352263695952009-11-20T04:11:46.835-08:002009-11-20T04:11:46.835-08:00[url=http://firgonbares.net/][img]http://firgonbar...[url=http://firgonbares.net/][img]http://firgonbares.net/img-add/euro2.jpg[/img][/url]<br />[b]autocad piping flow diagram sample, [url=http://firgonbares.net/]discounted computer software[/url]<br />[url=http://firgonbares.net/][/url] cheap software photoshop kaspersky internet security 2009 keys<br />free nero express [url=http://firgonbares.net/]academic discount on software[/url] for oem software<br />[url=http://firgonbares.net/]professional software discount[/url] QuarkXPress 8 Mac Retail<br />[url=http://firgonbares.net/]buy software canada[/url] were to buy software<br />student discount on software [url=http://firgonbares.net/]microsoft office 2003 serial[/b]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-19191973747490291922008-04-02T11:06:00.000-07:002008-04-02T11:06:00.000-07:00The fact that you worry, fret, and consider it as ...The fact that you worry, fret, and consider it as much as you have, in part, makes you a great mother!Tootsie Farklepantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336671002327112885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-20529400784686398802008-04-02T05:18:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:18:00.000-07:00I would handle this exactly as you have-with a fir...I would handle this exactly as you have-with a firm hand and kind heart. Your boy is LUCKY to have a mom who is looking out for him so lovingly. Every boy should have such a devoted mum.Mrs. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01171997573144385692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-45972615035185985872008-04-01T21:08:00.000-07:002008-04-01T21:08:00.000-07:004 is an age of separation. Our children are reachi...4 is an age of separation. Our children are reaching for a bit more independence and it makes for some difficult parenting. You will find similar experiences with 13 and 17.<BR/>That said, 4 (and 5 and 6 and 7) for boys is sometimes very young for schooly situations. There are a great number of (especially) boys who are just not developmentally ready for school, or even academics that young.<BR/>You are such a good mom to be so concerned. I wouldn't worry, you are doing everything you can think of for your son. And if the situation does not work, you can always change it or bring him home for a while. Keep listening to your heart. and your boy.<BR/>My favorite thought on parenting is that I do my best and let God cover over the rest. It is all you can do.Mighty Morphin' Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244716672872427829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-80880598348997665702008-04-01T20:46:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:46:00.000-07:00you're a terrific mom. there can be no doubt. it i...you're a terrific mom. there can be no doubt. it is undeniable.Livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09154719979114564561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-18162251668691914412008-04-01T19:49:00.000-07:002008-04-01T19:49:00.000-07:00Repeat after me my friend. YOU ARE A GOOD Mother....Repeat after me my friend. YOU ARE A GOOD Mother. A REALLY good Mother. I'm certain when my BOY gets to this stage I'll fret the exact same way and you'll be comforting me with your divine wisdom have survived and learned. :)MamaGeek @ Works For Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563543041234527282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-1448174018658889642008-04-01T17:14:00.000-07:002008-04-01T17:14:00.000-07:00Several thoughts:Five does get easier. I was obse...Several thoughts:<BR/><BR/>Five does get easier. <BR/><BR/>I was obsessing over kindergarten or some other life event and a wise friend reminded me that most parents are just 'good enough.' If we're that concerned, then chances are our kids will be all the better for it. <BR/><BR/>Montessori kept popping into my head as I read this post. Have you looked into it as an option?<BR/><BR/>Around here, we call it 'vibrating' or 'levitating' and yeah, they do that.Manic Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397835927560496425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-9491663876932814322008-04-01T10:13:00.000-07:002008-04-01T10:13:00.000-07:00You and Boy are fine.......he is just -a - a boyb ...You and Boy are fine...<BR/>....he is just -<BR/><BR/>a - a boy<BR/>b - four years old (scary stage)<BR/>c - intelligent<BR/>d - bored after the magic 15 boy minutes <BR/><BR/>(over here it is accepted that boys can only concentrate for 15 on one thing - after which time, forget it. This is why single sex education can be better - it can be done in small bursts of info.)<BR/><BR/>Don't worry....soon he'll be five, and all will improve!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-81753094978304330742008-04-01T10:09:00.000-07:002008-04-01T10:09:00.000-07:00You're a mother who's trying to do what's best for...You're a mother who's trying to do what's best for her kid during a challenging time for him . . . in other words, a good mother!<BR/><BR/>That Sunday school teacher described what school should be like for a four year old: short periods of focus, followed by play. For God's sake, they're 4!!!!<BR/><BR/>The standards and expectations for small children have gotten way too high. PLEASE DON'T SWEAT IT -- I did, and I hate to see others waste energy. Like others, I don't want to trivialize your concerns -- just keep perspective by remembering what preschool and kindergarten used to be like.Paula Lynn Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815316838340973957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-87227033917917094932008-04-01T09:00:00.000-07:002008-04-01T09:00:00.000-07:00you are a good mother -- just the fact that you ar...you are a good mother -- just the fact that you are going to all this trouble to figure out the best place for him says so. i understand. it's excruciating trying to guide them in the right direction and find the right place for them. i think 99% of the time we feel inadequate at it, even though we are much better at it then we think we are.Madgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905740781186585499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-64704546036823276842008-04-01T07:48:00.000-07:002008-04-01T07:48:00.000-07:00#1 - I think you can put your concern about being ...#1 - I think you can put your concern about being a "good mom" on the back burner!!! As everyone here has said, simply being so in-tune with your son makes you a GREAT mom ... if only all children could be as fortunate.<BR/><BR/>Only through being so in-tuned with your son can you understand where he is, where he is going and where he needs to be. I ache for you as I have been where you are (well, in the area, since no one can be in exactly the same spot) - and learned all about "readiness" and being patient. When I look through my written journals (before I blogged) sometimes I don't recognize the writings about our oldest son. He came through the tough age you are surviving ... he is a great student (has some organization issues we are working on), is a great friend and social and honestly, I never thought we would get here.<BR/><BR/>Prayer and meditation was one of my saving graces back then ... obviously I need to re-introduce them back into my daily living!!:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-87120860337462673682008-04-01T05:55:00.000-07:002008-04-01T05:55:00.000-07:00Four is really hard. I am dealing with weird 4 ri...Four is really hard. I am dealing with weird 4 right now too. I liked the description of "humming under the skin" which is so right. They are ready for anything. Or ready to resist anything. Or ready for nothing. Or ready to resist nothing. Keeping him engaged in things he loves now is a great help. Keeping him engaged in things that don't interest him is an acquired skill much beyond most boys. In fact, I still don't have much of that skill myself. You are doing great. You are figuring it out. He is in good hands.Texashollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982077447405220888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-10518646804271755912008-04-01T05:12:00.000-07:002008-04-01T05:12:00.000-07:00The fact that you are agonizing over this so much ...The fact that you are agonizing over this so much tells me that you are a GREAT mom. Being a mom is so hard, but all we can do is our best. Everyone will make mistakes, but our kids will be fine. The time WE spend with them is the most important, and making that quality time, in my opinion.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164420416881517854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-24543604479371252982008-03-31T23:56:00.000-07:002008-03-31T23:56:00.000-07:00Kalynne has some wise things to say. Sometimes we ...Kalynne has some wise things to say. Sometimes we get a little caught up and build things up in our minds when it comes to our kids. We feel that everything is doom and gloom if x or y doesn't happen. It never is.<BR/><BR/>He's going to be fine. He's got a great family, and that's whats most important in his life.<BR/><BR/>I don't want to trivialize your concerns, just to say it really is going to be okay.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-53888127776077322772008-03-31T22:41:00.000-07:002008-03-31T22:41:00.000-07:00Well, it seems you need to hear this: You ARE a go...Well, it seems you need to hear this: You ARE a good mother. Any child with parents who are so tuned in to his needs is a lucky child. Honestly, although this is an important decision in your life right now, what I know is that as long as you are so attentive to those needs, he will be fine. No matter where he is, or at what school. You'll be on it. Whatever the need is, or wherever his nature tells you he should be. You'll see it, and you will act.<BR/><BR/>And now I want to come back in my next life as your child. Seriously.Jennifer Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239563357592230711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-27446842204616313572008-03-31T21:26:00.000-07:002008-03-31T21:26:00.000-07:00With all nine of my kids -- every last one, withou...With all nine of my kids -- every last one, without exception -- four was the WORST AGE until 13. Talk about the "Terrible Twos"...bah! I can't give you an explanation, despite my penchant for theorizing. It's tough, it's heartrending...but it will pass. I promise. And it's not you being a less-than-good mother. <BR/><BR/>In the retrospect from teenage hell, my advice (not that you asked) would be to do whatever he wants, as long as it doesn't torture you logistically. It's only preschool! Preschool is about associating learning with positive vibes. And avoiding abuse. That's all.<BR/><BR/>In the retrospect from teenage hell, we put so much on our oldest when he was four. He seemed so mature, compared to the 3yo, 2yo and newborn siblings! Now he has so many self-imposed uber-responsibility issues, and I can't escape the suspicion that it's our fault. I wish I could go back, and let him do his 4yo thing with play-doh and sandboxes and naps and Barney and whatever he wanted to do.<BR/><BR/>I'm sympathetic, really. But part of me wants to propose a trade of your BOY for my Trooper-Racer. Do ya think?Kalynne Pudnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804224012895512550noreply@blogger.com