tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post1020512743195045109..comments2023-06-21T02:53:31.158-05:00Comments on finally Mom: Be Gratefulchristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983259980848913151noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-4947972187381629992012-05-17T15:06:02.054-05:002012-05-17T15:06:02.054-05:00Most people would be much happier if they would ju...Most people would be much happier if they would just learn to accept things for what they are, roll with the punches and be grateful for what they do have. It's a simple concept, but often very hard to grasp.Brett Minorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181569922751252054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-68546047454277559122012-05-17T10:33:31.844-05:002012-05-17T10:33:31.844-05:00You and me both, girl. I am a big ol' complai...You and me both, girl. I am a big ol' complainer and people call me out on it all the time. I hate that about myself and definitely don't want my children to inherit it so I'm trying to keep it in check. It's tough though; it's almost an addiction.Treading Water in the Kiddie Poolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200936787006653961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-24577496036642464362012-05-17T05:10:55.032-05:002012-05-17T05:10:55.032-05:00I think that you are giving Lovie a really great r...I think that you are giving Lovie a really great role model. I think that complaining isn't the worst thing in the world, as long as you do it a) without whining and b) with intent towards a solution. Then it's just stating a problem that needs solving. But I'm a complainer, so what do I know? :)Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-84809715463186623792012-05-17T03:06:06.636-05:002012-05-17T03:06:06.636-05:00Beautiful <3 .... :)Beautiful <3 .... :)LemonadeLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008356078255972902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-15733199433893354762012-05-17T00:02:08.901-05:002012-05-17T00:02:08.901-05:00I think a healthy balance, a little complaining no...I think a healthy balance, a little complaining now and again is OK. It's what you do about it. So come back with a question: "How can we change that? Let's think of some ways to make it better..." I hated the fact that my mother never allowed complaining without a guilt trip: "What are you complaining for? I have to work 40 hours a week" yada, yada, yada. What that taught me was to never talk about my feelings. It took me YEARS to learn how to be mature and say how I felt or what I REALLY wanted. And guess who I learned it from? The children in my classroom... for over 20 years. I had to set the example for THEM. If I was teaching young children to "talk about their feelings" and to "use your words" then I had better learn how to do it myself! And I did! So let your little one speak her mind, regardless! Then help her find solutions. It took me twenty years to learn that!Lisa Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250738745005286723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-65755446165632212202012-05-16T22:21:19.758-05:002012-05-16T22:21:19.758-05:00I think leading by example is what Mamas do best. ...I think leading by example is what Mamas do best. And teaching your little girl to be grateful through example is probably one of the best gifts you can give her.Katie @ Chicken Noodle Gravyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852793993330125727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-14775673470790486462012-05-16T22:17:49.194-05:002012-05-16T22:17:49.194-05:00Similar to what SotSM just said, but slightly diff...Similar to what SotSM just said, but slightly different. I just assume that life will be unfair a lot of the time. And lucky sometimes too. Don't complain about one if you accept the other! Great attitude in this post. I think we all slip up sometimes, but getting back on the wagon is what's important. <br /><br />Thanks for the reminder!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-28764226204297074492012-05-16T20:22:49.309-05:002012-05-16T20:22:49.309-05:00I hate "life is unfair" statements in al...I hate "life is unfair" statements in all their forms, and I teach my kids that people have NO patience for them, so they need to be grateful and quit griping. This is a kinder, gentler version of this. I love the language you use and the sentiment behind it. ErinSisterhood of the Sensible Momshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978033016895948863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-7942111355597238992012-05-16T19:48:02.669-05:002012-05-16T19:48:02.669-05:00Great post. I recently wrote about how I am trying...Great post. I recently wrote about how I am trying to complain much less since I have it pretty damn good compared to others. <br /><br />Nice work putting it into perspective in regards to your child.Youngman Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336401937507133453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-14033861124846637442012-05-16T19:13:55.808-05:002012-05-16T19:13:55.808-05:00i was also labelled a complainer as a kid, and now...i was also labelled a complainer as a kid, and now it makes me really mad - what a thing to burden a kid with. good on you for being such a great role model for your sweet guy~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-84299395041190791412012-05-16T12:27:01.005-05:002012-05-16T12:27:01.005-05:00I was a loner as well, and you know, I think us wa...I was a loner as well, and you know, I think us wallflowers turn out to be pretty interesting people. Great reminder to be grateful for what you have.Jill: Tales of a Failed Crunchy Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12548727774240497354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-33553071269492949382012-05-16T11:01:26.796-05:002012-05-16T11:01:26.796-05:00oh yes, the fun "life's not fair" co...oh yes, the fun "life's not fair" comeback. ugh. i guess it's kind of good we had those kind of moms b/c it will help us be better ones for our kids!christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983259980848913151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-29286440347487044552012-05-16T10:59:33.204-05:002012-05-16T10:59:33.204-05:00sometimes the truth hurts but is very much needed....sometimes the truth hurts but is very much needed. <br />thanks for stopping by. :)christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983259980848913151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-44425748842207709562012-05-16T05:20:18.983-05:002012-05-16T05:20:18.983-05:00You do learn a lot when you're a wallflower. A...You do learn a lot when you're a wallflower. A lot about yourself, and a lot about how to treat the ones you love.5 Things About Nothing Importanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820934965835882117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-40572783342260928562012-05-15T23:56:02.386-05:002012-05-15T23:56:02.386-05:00Yes lead by example. My momma had a horrible life....Yes lead by example. My momma had a horrible life. And my sense of injustice was strong. When something went the wrong way I said "that's not fair momma!" and she said, with a tired, battered, matter of fact tone, "life's not fair." Instead of that helping or preparing me it just made me feel unloved and like life sucked. It'd been better if my mom had shown me what to do about it.Pish Poshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13777846744497845820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-37059340238994369802012-05-15T22:17:42.616-05:002012-05-15T22:17:42.616-05:00Leading by example is always the best way!Leading by example is always the best way!Giahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026292498250130247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-2987841017119431932012-05-15T21:23:49.841-05:002012-05-15T21:23:49.841-05:00we are on the same wave length, I think. I don'...we are on the same wave length, I think. I don't know how we teach these things to our kid except to live our morals with truth and genuine-ness. at least that's what I'mma gonna try to do!Stephanie Sikorskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732280496095918656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-69274864862901972102012-05-15T20:05:04.865-05:002012-05-15T20:05:04.865-05:00Unfortunately for us, kids learn what they see not...Unfortunately for us, kids learn what they see not what they're told. Life would be easier if it were the other way around. Haha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04968250671087385396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-30960383930511306442012-05-15T15:29:22.219-05:002012-05-15T15:29:22.219-05:00Thanks for reminding me to be grateful!Thanks for reminding me to be grateful!Werdyab Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421590913167974022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-48386037070766384532012-05-15T14:12:36.064-05:002012-05-15T14:12:36.064-05:00But complaining is fun.....is it so bad???? If so,...But complaining is fun.....is it so bad???? If so, I will have to delete my entire blog;)Lady Goo Goo Gagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069299966003506030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-87559535029779344372012-05-15T13:30:50.029-05:002012-05-15T13:30:50.029-05:00That is the perfect place to start - the only plac...That is the perfect place to start - the only place really. She will emulate you so if you love yourself and are grateful for many moments in time - then she will be too.carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952158423824382303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-24394956621896828452012-05-15T12:07:16.661-05:002012-05-15T12:07:16.661-05:00I really appreciate the honesty in this piece, it ...I really appreciate the honesty in this piece, it rings very true to my ears. Our kids need good examples but they also need truth. Well done!Shanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16073599325522322702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-45428967824617749952012-05-15T11:19:13.580-05:002012-05-15T11:19:13.580-05:00So true, I learned a valuable lesson from my Mom y...So true, I learned a valuable lesson from my Mom years ago when I was miserable and extremely sorry for myself. She sat me down and said that she loved me and was there for me but that she did not like me very much because I was so sorry for myself and I was not the first person to go through a tough time. I was horrified that she was not sympathising with poor miserable me but it shook me out of my horrible little rut.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416821190060496527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-1705693620414594652012-05-15T10:34:43.173-05:002012-05-15T10:34:43.173-05:00Definitely a great place to start. I love the hone...Definitely a great place to start. I love the honesty and reflection of this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2230384076641171546.post-83958318907392854362012-05-15T10:31:39.113-05:002012-05-15T10:31:39.113-05:00Oh yes. Always be grateful!Oh yes. Always be grateful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com