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Mothers! Don't they just drive you crazy at times? Especially when criticising the grandchildren. I used to tell my parents that they'd had their go. It was my turn now to bring up kids...
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on October 26, 2010 at 11:24 AM
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You really got going here. LOL.
I can remember doing that a few times when my sons were young and I was more vulnerable.
It would be silly if I were still doing it with them 47, 48 and 50. HAHAHA
posted by
TAPS.
on October 26, 2010 at 10:15 AM
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I had a similar experience this weekend
thanks to my sister but in her case it was what she didn't say! Stay with it and do what you think is right. You can see from the comments here already that we all support you in this
posted by
malcolm
on October 26, 2010 at 8:35 AM
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It's funny how parents can put us back into feeling like emotional teenagers simply by re-assuming the role of authoritarian parent, I think it is natural to automatically rebel at being treated like a child and told what to do... at any age. Pam is lucky that you are an open and sensible parent and willing to allow her to explore and express herself within sensible boundaries.
posted by
lionreign
on October 26, 2010 at 7:50 AM
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You're just a regular Mama Bear aren't you
? Sorry I have not been around here in the last few days. You are so incredible. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on October 26, 2010 at 12:25 AM
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Sometimes I have problems when people question me when I don't think that they have a place to do so either...I like the idea of writing so much next month.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 25, 2010 at 8:16 PM
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Life and living out loud
Bell you have rung a Bell in our lives for the similarity of family life and writing and all good luck with your word of plenty for your book and continue to live out loud. Blessings Femia
posted by
fememefeme
on October 25, 2010 at 7:55 PM
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Re: Life And Living Out Loud
Cheerygirl,
We sure do!
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2010 at 7:01 PM
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Re: I agree what is wrong with a little dye.....better than something that
Kabu,
I have no doubt that you were and are a wonderful mother!
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2010 at 7:01 PM
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Re: Bel
LOL Wiley, I am glad to know it's not just my temper that gets stoked in events like this.
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2010 at 7:00 PM
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Re: First things first: pity your mom. Her opinion is moot.
Pat,
I signed up. Deep breath...now the pressure is on!
Very wise words about parenting. Carl and I have a similar philosophy, we simply try to guide her in the right direction, then close our eyes and PRAY!
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2010 at 6:59 PM
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First things first: pity your mom. Her opinion is moot.
It's hard to let go of "control." The idea of having any say about what our kids do after a certain age is a lie we tell ourselves because we're in denial. A mom who can negotiate squarely with her kids and recognizes (without admitting to them) that she only has an advisory role, is wise.
As for NaNoWriMo -- you don't post your text online. Nobody sees it but you. All Nano does, somewhere about the 20th or 25th, is let you run your document through their counting app, which counts your words but doesn't read or save the file. And the 1800-1900 words a day you have to write -- that's about ten double-spaced pages a day. No editing, no going back. Just go like a ball of fire and after the 30 days you can go back and edit, fine-tune, completely revise or let it cool. It definitely changes how you write/think/plan. Have fun!
posted by
Pat_B
on October 25, 2010 at 3:35 PM
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Bel
We must be related, my emotions can run out of control too if somebody jumps in to my affairs like mum did to ya. Well you sorted it out real well luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 25, 2010 at 2:23 PM
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I agree what is wrong with a little dye.....better than something that
can't be reversed and if you say no to everything...yes resentments build...but what do I know I thought I did a great job as a Mum.....
posted by
Kabu
on October 25, 2010 at 12:18 PM
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Life And Living Out Loud
You know you're a writer when that's what you want to do every day. ha ha So we just keep writing don't we!?
posted by
Cheerygirl
on October 25, 2010 at 10:42 AM
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Re: Elyse
Thank you so much for your kind words. LOL! Sometimes I get carried away here as it's often the one place I have that I can just let it all fall out without causing a family brawl.
Living Out Loud: That is my mantra for life. So often, we live according to what others think we should be and who we truly are is shushed. We live quietly and dishonestly with ourselves as well as the rest of the world. I intend to live as loudly as I can!
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2010 at 8:54 AM
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my but it's so funny how families can be all the same ~ open in their dysfunction or bias or --- family is just that. I am holding you in my heart here while I think of your 'freedom' ~ black or brown, pink or purple --- it's HAIR ~ and yes, it could be a statement but, that's what life is about --- living out loud! Like that phrase yes. Now, before I get over 50 thous words here, I'll just add, Good Luck on the book write ~ Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on October 25, 2010 at 8:31 AM
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