tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post8004171131993051677..comments2023-10-04T07:22:49.254-05:00Comments on ethiopifinn: glass slipperethiopifinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13804387023386303505noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post-16032974185658384502009-07-13T20:53:43.428-05:002009-07-13T20:53:43.428-05:00leanne, jan, mindi, joni--
plain ol' thank yo...leanne, jan, mindi, joni--<br /><br />plain ol' thank you.ethiopifinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804387023386303505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post-31466927089427465232009-07-13T11:29:47.938-05:002009-07-13T11:29:47.938-05:00I read this a couple days ago, but can't think...I read this a couple days ago, but can't think of how best to reply without writing a novel. I struggle with this on some level, too. I want my boys to be accepted just like the others are, even though I want them to be *themselves* and don't worry about any mold. Does that make sense? I think if I'm confident that they are special children of God, and make sure they know that, then even the bumps won't hurt them too much. <br /><br />I've had really negative experiences with Cole and kids from church. To the extent that I told him he doesn't have to come with me to those functions anymore if there is a way to avoid it. I will NOT subject him to pain if I can avoid it. Instead, I'm teaching him that it's important to be kind to *everyone* whether or not they seem 'like you.' <br /><br />When we got to Shari's this weekend, Matty wanted to bring his Scooby Doo movie in so he could finish watching it. When I told him they didn't have a TV, he was dumbfounded. Then I explained that some people choose not to have one because there are inappropriate things on TV, and that we are careful at our house to not watch those things. It's the same conversation I had with Cole a few years ago after leaving my mom's for the third time, when he asked, "Where is your parent's TV?" The both seemed very unaffected by that difference once I explained it.<br /><br />I wish much peace for you as you dig in to find your place everywhere. And if you don't find it right away, don't worry. You, and your children, have much to give to the world and I know will be a blessing to those around you, even if you doubt yourself sometimes. (You're a blessing to ME!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17020780856206891718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post-42672179386189305032009-07-12T21:47:45.084-05:002009-07-12T21:47:45.084-05:00hey chica-
your childhood friends aren't your ...hey chica-<br />your childhood friends aren't your only ones out there, ya know : )<br />And you know you probably aren't the only one who has qualms about fitting in. <br />And I have heard others say that they have realized they have feelings like this particularly at certain times of the month... just a thought. <br /><br />and hello, cities is not the only place in the world-just had to add that in there ; )<br /><br />and I hope to raise my children to be friendly to everyone-whether they are from the same mold as themselves or not. It can result in really interesting friendships.<br />I think the important thing is to show by example how important faith is to us, their parents.<br />glad you can vent your thoughts.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503844100790593794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post-67269492404341265622009-07-12T13:39:54.926-05:002009-07-12T13:39:54.926-05:00I think we all struggle with similar issues as mom...I think we all struggle with similar issues as moms. Yours might vary from mine slightly, but I want my kids to fit in, too. I worry living so far away from everyone that my kids won't have friends from church. And it hurts so much to even think that your child might be an "outsider" in any situation. I think you are doing the best you can in raising your kids, and that is all that really matters. Right? Even though you didn't breastfeed. ;) I didn't with all of mine, either. GASP! <br /><br />I think we all, from time to time, feel like Cinderella trying to fit her foot in to a glass slipper. Hang in there, when you are with a good group of true friends, you'll never feel inadequate. I'm sure you know that, tho.MindiJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15786207107743192543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post-60167720626166234622009-07-11T21:03:30.353-05:002009-07-11T21:03:30.353-05:00muah muahmuah muahJonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011031103874589550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post-2640101133115926302009-07-11T14:35:48.026-05:002009-07-11T14:35:48.026-05:00thank you!
sometimes life just feels more taxing a...thank you!<br />sometimes life just feels more taxing and wearing, but knowing others feel similar stresses and worries is helpful!<br />breastfeeding is such a personal thing: my clients ask about it, people at the grocery store... i have found I ask people, too. It was such a challenge for me, but I really wanted to do it. I hope I didn't ask you or make you feel less for not givin' your babe the boobah :) I think formula is amazing. When my kids eat I am always so happy!!! Unless it is just the oreo's, then I start to think... :)ethiopifinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804387023386303505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post-87714038308115386672009-07-11T13:28:35.840-05:002009-07-11T13:28:35.840-05:00I know how you feel, other than I was judged for n...I know how you feel, other than I was judged for not breastfeeding my child. I married a man who wasn't originally from church, although we live among many christians I still feel that we don't quite "fit in". Now that my children are old enough to go to sunday school, they are making friends easily. Have faith that it will happen, and there are many who are trying to fit into that glass slipper as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post-38925457166990449182009-07-11T08:36:37.695-05:002009-07-11T08:36:37.695-05:00i'm all for watertown!!! :)
not the length of...i'm all for watertown!!! :)<br /><br />not the length of each session, silly, the age of the child. and for the record, i haven't felt judged, i've WITNESSED it.<br /><br />thanks, Bets.ethiopifinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804387023386303505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post-75353219555709429842009-07-10T22:53:40.734-05:002009-07-10T22:53:40.734-05:00It's hard as a mother to just let our kiddos f...It's hard as a mother to just let our kiddos find their "place". When you bring them to church and Sunday School, they start finding friends. It will happen. It will.<br /><br />BetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post-62541224624422115902009-07-10T18:44:28.409-05:002009-07-10T18:44:28.409-05:00do you get judged how long you breastfeed?
who tim...do you get judged how long you breastfeed?<br />who times you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2825412793517402149.post-70711398169958002222009-07-10T18:44:03.496-05:002009-07-10T18:44:03.496-05:00hello? delano? what about watertown??
dude.hello? delano? what about watertown??<br />dude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com