Comments on Three Weddings: It Is Not Okay

Hi Kate,So sorry for the late reply, I've got no e...

2008-06-30T21:42:00.000-05:00

Hi Kate,
So sorry for the late reply, I've got no excuse except, oops. I agree with you. It is so nice to have so many people out there who understand where I am coming from. I don't feel all alone, afterall.

Hi Mary,
Again, sorry I didn't respond earlier. Thank you.

Hi Frogparenting,
I'm so glad you dropped by. And again, it is nice to know we are not alone in this quest to raise our children properly and not to be afraid to insist on good manners. Stop by anytime!

Thank you for writing this post! I read your comme...

2008-06-30T21:03:00.000-05:00

Thank you for writing this post!
I read your comments over at Music of of 2's often... and I finally came over here to see your blog..!
I wish more parents would be inspired to parent with care and attention to detail like you do!

Wow, well said!

2008-06-26T20:46:00.000-05:00

Wow, well said!

Great post! We expect the same from Parker as wel...

2008-06-26T14:34:00.000-05:00

Great post! We expect the same from Parker as well.

I wanted to tell you how gorgeous your Ds bracelets are. Simply beautiful. You are very talented.

I have viewed your blog and love, love, love readi...

2008-06-25T21:10:00.000-05:00

I have viewed your blog and love, love, love reading about and seeing your family. I am new to the DS community and I had to just comment on this post....
I totally have this issue come up with my other 'typical' children. Unfortunately, much time with grandparents who hate to see their sweet grandbabies disiplined. Thanks for the 'heads up' on how 'extra' important it is going to be with my Presley, I never really thought of that. I guess I might have to actually stand up to the ole mother-n-law!? (Ugh, I am not looking forward to that.)
Thanks again, I think I am going to learn alot from your blog as I already have been enlightened by several posts.

Exactly. Thank you for saying it.

2008-06-25T08:22:00.000-05:00

Exactly. Thank you for saying it.

Thank you! It is refreshing to hear a parent talk ...

2008-06-25T08:12:00.000-05:00

Thank you! It is refreshing to hear a parent talk honestly about discipline. Just because kids with Down syndrome can be described as "innocent" and that "they might not know better" is no reason not to take on the challenge of teaching them how to be the best person they can be. We owe it to our kids to help them learn.

Amen!!!! You are a fantastic mom and I wish more m...

2008-06-25T02:23:00.000-05:00

Amen!!!! You are a fantastic mom and I wish more mother's were like you when it comes to discipline! It's frustrating and ultimately not fair to children to never set any limits for them. Great post!

Very good points! I have always hated it when peop...

2008-06-24T16:46:00.000-05:00

Very good points! I have always hated it when people don't correct small children (any small child) for hitting an adult or another child.

I remember the first time I told Gabi she had to leave her shirt on in a restaurant because she was getting ready to eat spaghetti. Of course at home, we took her shirt off for this. I realized it was my fault that she was being so insistent about it. Why would it be any different in her eyes. For a while we changed that behavior by having a "messy shirt" which was a an old dress that was stained already. We would put that over her at home or at a restaurant (only when there was going to be spaghetti involved), and removed it after eating. Now, she has getting a LITTLE less messy and we no longer use the "messy shirt." And we don't undress either. Boy your lap bib idea would have been heaven sent for Gabi. Man that girl was the messiest eater!

Hi Lis and Barbara,I agree. Ultimately, that is t...

2008-06-24T14:38:00.000-05:00

Hi Lis and Barbara,
I agree. Ultimately, that is the point: Children with Down syndrome are no different than other children.

Hi Deb,You're such a great example for other moms....

2008-06-24T13:42:00.000-05:00

Hi Deb,

You're such a great example for other moms. I agree with the previous commenter. All children need to be disciplined consistently.

I agree. Your philosophy should apply to any child...

2008-06-24T13:08:00.000-05:00

I agree. Your philosophy should apply to any child, Down syndrome or not.

Hi AZ,Well, I'm not sure about that, but I'm tryin...

2008-06-24T11:33:00.000-05:00

Hi AZ,
Well, I'm not sure about that, but I'm trying. I've got a lot of good mentors in my area helping me.

I agree 100%It drives me crazy when my family(most...

2008-06-24T10:17:00.000-05:00

I agree 100%

It drives me crazy when my family(mostly in laws) tell me, aw, leave Rylie alone, don't yell at her, let her have it, shes just a baby,It's ok, etc...

I have learned consistency is so important.

I will admit though, sometime I have to leave the room or hide my face when Rylie does something funny, but is not appropriate behavior.( I never let her see me laughing)

Deb reading this remind of a story L when we pl...

2008-06-24T10:08:00.000-05:00

Deb reading this remind of a story

L when we play basketball he pulls my clothes when I had the ball .I didn't say anything at first but my aid at the time said he knew better and I should let him do it. After reading this I can see why it is important

with that being said my hat goes off to you. I am glad that you are my blogging friend. Keep up the good work and she will be the best behaved kid in the history of kids ( With or without DS)

Hi Not My Mom,Thanks. What a nice thing to say. ...

2008-06-24T09:31:00.000-05:00

Hi Not My Mom,
Thanks. What a nice thing to say. I hope you have a lovely day as well!

you are an amazing mom. i don't ever need to meet...

2008-06-24T09:08:00.000-05:00

you are an amazing mom. i don't ever need to meet you to know that.

have a lovely day!

k

Well said!

2008-06-24T08:57:00.000-05:00

Well said!