tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post6590470042467167142..comments2024-03-20T01:12:06.791-07:00Comments on Snickollet: Laying Down the LawSnickollethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123630374052898460noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-18505228311171103582007-08-20T22:58:00.000-07:002007-08-20T22:58:00.000-07:00"Is there anything more guilt-inducing than an att..."Is there anything more guilt-inducing than an attachment-parenting book"<BR/><BR/>OH god, thank you for articulating that for me, I laughed with relief when I read it. Maybe my kid won't grow up traumatized because once every two weeks or so at 5:30 am I keep sleeping and let him fuss it out for an hour or so.Dunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690657118406528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-82207643088944835682007-05-12T11:49:00.000-07:002007-05-12T11:49:00.000-07:00There was nothing boring about this post. I am so...There was nothing boring about this post. I am so impressed with you and your routines. You amaze me! I want to be like you when I finally get my little miracle.Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570018200281339937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-29739776750150380822007-05-11T13:29:00.000-07:002007-05-11T13:29:00.000-07:00I saw that JC Penney ad for the first time yesterd...I saw that JC Penney ad for the first time yesterday, and it reduced me to a blubbering pool of goo.<BR/><BR/>I've also experienced the gap between the Ideal Parent I was planning to be, and the one I became (who lets the toddler watch hour upon mind-numbing hour of Noggin), and we're also very much wedded to The (Sacred) Routine (and there's only the one kid on this end).<BR/><BR/>You're doing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-41857389798788048022007-05-11T07:01:00.000-07:002007-05-11T07:01:00.000-07:00You are amazing, amazing, amazing. My daughter (o...You are amazing, amazing, amazing. My daughter (one,not two) was born June 22, 2006, I have a helpful husband and I still get lost in anxiety, but thoughts of you and the twins always guide me out. <BR/>You constantly show me how to live life right. You are a gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-84659691739506168412007-05-11T02:50:00.000-07:002007-05-11T02:50:00.000-07:00One thing I've learned from being a parent is that...One thing I've learned from being a parent is that children thrive on routine and consistency. It makes them feel secure when they know the shape of their day. Just remember that they have a habit of throwing curve balls every now and again that require altering the routine. You might find that when Riley starts walking, he'll need a bit more rest (or maybe not). I don't know anything about this wakeupandsmellthecoffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04602735058278146250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-49313332493961634592007-05-10T21:32:00.000-07:002007-05-10T21:32:00.000-07:00Good for you. You have learned much of what you ne...Good for you. You have learned much of what you need to know parenting twins after having your duo. Took me a kid first to lay down some laws to make life bearable all round! You are doing well :)<BR/><BR/>Little ones, especially twins HAVE to get on some sort of schedule or a mothers sanity is shot to hell. I admire your tenacity to do what is necessary.<BR/><BR/>I am so glad I did not buy the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-34252100512794704172007-05-10T20:39:00.000-07:002007-05-10T20:39:00.000-07:00You're doing great!You know, as a for all practica...You're doing great!<BR/><BR/>You know, as a for all practical purposes single mother of twins, routines have been essential for me to get through the days. In the beginning, it was diaper, eat, play a bit, sleep, every three hours 24 hours a day. If I didn't keep them both on that routine, I literally would have collapsed with exhaustion. We have used routines and systems the whole way through, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-10921773755502515732007-05-10T18:07:00.000-07:002007-05-10T18:07:00.000-07:00You're doing a phenomenal job. Children love routi...You're doing a phenomenal job. Children love routine and they love a mommy who is less stressed because of it.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Advice you can readily ignore if it won't work for you for naps:<BR/>Dark, heavy drapes in the napping room. And/or quiet music.Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-1327869647236617592007-05-10T18:06:00.000-07:002007-05-10T18:06:00.000-07:00It seems like twins are pretty different than sing...It seems like twins are pretty different than singletons, in that it's a whole different ballgame when they have each other in addition to you. When they're really tiny, they might not care, but once they recognize each other, it seems great. (Of course, I only have one, so maybe that's a grass-is-greener observation?)<BR/><BR/>Maybe YOU should write a parenting twins book ... with a long chapterDoctorMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187502628715846144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-31825217587200543532007-05-10T15:09:00.000-07:002007-05-10T15:09:00.000-07:00I never heard of "attachment parenting" until I st...I never heard of "attachment parenting" until I started reading blogs, but I used to teach developmental psych. What I know about attachment is that the most important factor is consistent loving care, and you are certainly providing that. So don't let parenting books make you feel guilty.Rev Dr Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11607665272056430039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-67354746165054477722007-05-10T14:14:00.000-07:002007-05-10T14:14:00.000-07:00I think you are wise to stick to a routine. It sou...I think you are wise to stick to a routine. It sounds like your system is working well for you, and that's what's importnat. I hear you on the guilt-inducing AP books. Aargh!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520269852156590259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-45274043942979283692007-05-10T13:55:00.000-07:002007-05-10T13:55:00.000-07:00I lurk mostly but wanted to tell you that you soun...I lurk mostly but wanted to tell you that you sound like you're a great mom. Fostering independence for your kids is hard, but important, but you already know that.<BR/><BR/>I really de-lurked to say Happy Mother's Day. I hope you get to pamper yourself...you deserve it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-17269267360498772052007-05-10T13:46:00.001-07:002007-05-10T13:46:00.001-07:00I teach preschoolers and you are doing some very i...I teach preschoolers and you are doing some very important things with your little ones - that moving between rooms by crawling -- so very important in building the little muscles! routine? Children thrive on it - I teach kids that have a routine and kids that don't - and once the little ones do get a routine, they really thrive and enjoy it. You are doing all the right things! Find the sacred Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15279097751133383753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-60336058856392814442007-05-10T13:46:00.000-07:002007-05-10T13:46:00.000-07:00I'm so happy to read that you are finding a routin...I'm so happy to read that you are finding a routine and schedule that works for you and the twins. I love reading about the twins and their progress. There are a lot of similarities regarding routines and schedules that I also used with my kids, especially about food in high chairs and cry-it-out,feeding schedules, etc. I completely agree with your comment re attachment parenting. <BR/><BR/>It Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298099759296161682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-79233605583538471012007-05-10T12:06:00.000-07:002007-05-10T12:06:00.000-07:00children thrive on structure routine and predicata...children thrive on structure routine and predicatability.. they know what to expect and how to respond... a happy mommy makes for happy babies..... you are rising beautifully to what has been handed you.. God bless. E.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-27875119700418749882007-05-10T12:00:00.000-07:002007-05-10T12:00:00.000-07:00Just to let you know. I have to keep my kids on a...Just to let you know. I have to keep my kids on a routine too, even though everyone else in my family is more "attachment parenting" types. <BR/><BR/>It just works for us. Sounds like you are doing great. I'm going to try your mealtime stragety too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-20205818230025612682007-05-10T11:52:00.000-07:002007-05-10T11:52:00.000-07:00Kids are so much happier when things are consisten...Kids are so much happier when things are consistent. And I love reading about the lessons you are learning and how you are coping. I think you are doing a fabulous job.<BR/>JillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-12079648256730259342007-05-10T11:34:00.000-07:002007-05-10T11:34:00.000-07:00It sounds like you're doing really well. I'm so p...It sounds like you're doing really well. I'm so pleased you've found ways to adjust and to handle challenges.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17607864482725832255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-24773935498215954412007-05-10T11:09:00.000-07:002007-05-10T11:09:00.000-07:00Not boring. Actually, very inspiring!Not boring. Actually, very inspiring!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731680209157021511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-16871420200652185372007-05-10T10:35:00.000-07:002007-05-10T10:35:00.000-07:00I'm actually glad to see that your brain is lettin...I'm actually glad to see that your brain is letting you begin to focus on more mundane stuff like this given all that is going on in your head right now.<BR/>I hope I can institute some routine with my twins. We had a tough time establishing a routine with The Cutie Pie, but when we stick to it, it works best. But sometimes its so easy to let things slide, particularly when you are tired. Hope I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-84819476320513258022007-05-10T10:23:00.000-07:002007-05-10T10:23:00.000-07:00I wasn't bored at all. Good for you. I love how ...I wasn't bored at all. Good for you. I love how we have this big picture in our minds of what we're going to do and not going to do with our kids and then when they're with us, some things go out the window. You do what you need to do and what works for your family! I am all about the structure and routine, which is okay to deviate from, but my son (who's almost 2) is a lot more manageable buggsmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220821181871549023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-40776866276692821662007-05-10T09:48:00.000-07:002007-05-10T09:48:00.000-07:00It sounds like you are doing a good job of taking ...It sounds like you are doing a good job of taking care of both yourself and the kids.jo(e)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01488562158252331555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-82987777437941465602007-05-10T09:13:00.000-07:002007-05-10T09:13:00.000-07:00To my knowledge, attachment parenting didn't exist...To my knowledge, attachment parenting didn't exist 19 years ago, so I have no idea what it is. What I do know is, if something is guilt-inducing, it's for the birds. You are doing great! Just be aware that many kids quit the second daytime nap at right around a year, so that may be Riley's gig-two naps a day might be too much for him. I remember clearly the day my daycare provider told me that ODYankee Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533568911291967397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-3136287617529735712007-05-10T09:11:00.000-07:002007-05-10T09:11:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Yankee Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533568911291967397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-34908824918995796312007-05-10T09:08:00.000-07:002007-05-10T09:08:00.000-07:00We're pretty strick with the routines, too. The t...We're pretty strick with the routines, too. The twins don't get out of bed until about 6:30am, even though they wake up earlier, for the same reasons that you list. It's great getting them to follow you, too....nothing like the sound of those crawling hands on carpet.Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009988766976677275noreply@blogger.com