tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post8477450660678706887..comments2024-03-20T01:12:06.791-07:00Comments on Snickollet: What I Did/What I Want to Do Next TimeSnickollethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123630374052898460noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-83242238944511235902008-04-04T23:12:00.000-07:002008-04-04T23:12:00.000-07:00You amaze me with your internal conversations and ...You amaze me with your internal conversations and reason. I know follow-through is sometimes the hardest part but many of us have trouble even listening to ourselves. You are a great mommy! Never think otherwise!SmileyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09051339649744908025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-64899861188912348172008-04-04T09:01:00.000-07:002008-04-04T09:01:00.000-07:00This post made me cry. I recognized myself in so m...This post made me cry. I recognized myself in so many of the "dids." Like you, I struggle w/ being too rigid, but I don't see myself as a perfectionist. It's because there is just SO much that needs to get done, and if one little thing slips (I don't get time to pack a lunch the night before, the kids get to bed late) it seems like everything goes straight to hell. But I'm working on balancing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-45787045506832823492008-04-04T07:04:00.000-07:002008-04-04T07:04:00.000-07:00I can so relate! These sound like the regrets I h...I can so relate! These sound like the regrets I have in dealing with students or hubby. The crazy thing is that I see people reacting badly all the time, and know exactly what they <I>should</I> have said, but when it's my turn, I seem to lose all sense. <BR/>Oh the things I would take back if I only could!Belovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01249852526655365590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-91442749037263126972008-04-04T05:46:00.000-07:002008-04-04T05:46:00.000-07:00You know what? Your responses were human. Your wha...You know what? Your responses were human. Your what you should have dones were ideal. We don't live in an ideal world. <BR/><BR/>And there's an Ixtapa in Lunenburg. Very good and authentic. Chips and salsa to die for! Enjoy the mariachi music!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06784439635697216521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-86222045917797275342008-04-03T20:28:00.000-07:002008-04-03T20:28:00.000-07:00Have you noticed how many of your concerns center ...Have you noticed how many of your concerns center around food issues?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-68987909278017910592008-04-03T19:21:00.000-07:002008-04-03T19:21:00.000-07:00What a good list. Hope the margarita's were great....What a good list. Hope the margarita's were great. <BR/><BR/>I like the idea of reflecting on what didn't work and planning how to approach it the next time. It's so hard to do in the heat of the moment though.OTRgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433339525588500502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-54040536661189879352008-04-03T18:42:00.000-07:002008-04-03T18:42:00.000-07:00Snickollet,GIRL! Will you give yourself a break?!...Snickollet,<BR/>GIRL! Will you give yourself a break?!!!! PLEASE?!!! You are doing a great job. You can't expect yourself to be June Cleaver all the time!<BR/><BR/>JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-39758642995508830802008-04-03T18:12:00.000-07:002008-04-03T18:12:00.000-07:00I agree with this:D: beat myself upWtD: cut myself...I agree with this:<BR/><BR/>D: beat myself up<BR/>WtD: cut myself a break<BR/><BR/>I spent the whole weekend beating myself up about not standing up to the evil x-ray woman, but didn't want to call the manager of the evil x-ray woman because I didn't want to get her in trouble. <BR/><BR/>How dumb is that? I was giving her a huge break that she didn't deserve but wouldn't give myself one.<BR/><mlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713687653466256693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-59450190453838773322008-04-03T17:33:00.000-07:002008-04-03T17:33:00.000-07:00Oh man, I can SO relate to the Binky one. There's...Oh man, I can SO relate to the Binky one. There's something about being awakened in the time right after I've gone to sleep that makes it so hard to be calm and empathetic. It's one of the major factors in moments that make me wince and wish I had done better when I think back on them. <BR/><BR/>And I don't have anywhere near the challenges in my life that you have in yours! Good for you for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-9676897129679531072008-04-03T17:08:00.000-07:002008-04-03T17:08:00.000-07:00oh wow, I think you and I had the same day...excep...oh wow, I think you and I had the same day...except my kids are older and I was way grumpier.<BR/><BR/>tomorrow will be better - or at least that's what I'm going to keep telling myselfTheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639279279769959251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-19480190879592442002008-04-03T16:07:00.000-07:002008-04-03T16:07:00.000-07:00Oh, but I know this day! I'm having one too! And ...Oh, but I know this day! I'm having one too! And the 2 yr emotional girl thing is REALLY hard for me, even though I KNOW that the way my mom handled me at this age (or didn't, or did very poooooorly) is a big reason why this is all so hard for me. I know all the selfish places this comes from, I know why I do it, I know I'm tired and hormonal and pregnant and stressed about some life stuff but Annagracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13021075458930062771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-7052775906595812792008-04-03T14:01:00.000-07:002008-04-03T14:01:00.000-07:00After a long Wisconsin winter with four boys who h...After a long Wisconsin winter with four boys who have far more energy than their pregnant momma, this list sounds so much like mine. I'd like to blame it on all the snow, but really this has been going on since the twins were born. Wouldn't it be great if love was the only thing we needed to be a perfect parent all the time?<BR/><BR/>Have a great night out with your friends, enjoy the margarita Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803669291164501213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-56597600483600376592008-04-03T13:48:00.000-07:002008-04-03T13:48:00.000-07:00Sheesh. That whole entire list happens inside my b...Sheesh. That whole entire list happens inside my brain every day. At least our intentions are good, and we do our parenting out of love, imperfect as it is.Shelly Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412657935728729367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-73109197714666373452008-04-03T13:46:00.000-07:002008-04-03T13:46:00.000-07:00Oh boy. Yes, yes, yes... had those days. It real...Oh boy. Yes, yes, yes... had those days. It really does get better... it does. Next time, you'll be more mentally prepared with the 'thought-out' response rather than the 'human' response. <BR/><BR/>And remember to give yourself a break if you slip up and respond in a 'human' way... we all do it. And many of us only have ONE stubborn toddler to deal with.<BR/>*hugs*Mama Nabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873676249958692247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-40109929957669505492008-04-03T13:41:00.000-07:002008-04-03T13:41:00.000-07:00I've got the WtD for all time to end your worries ...I've got the WtD for all time to end your worries about your kids' eating habits: have dinner with my kids, and witness for yourself their air and water diet :) My kids make everyone else feel really good about what their kids eat!<BR/><BR/>Mmm, that's one of my favorite Mexican places, although watch out, they use nuts in their mole sauce. I can't help myself, though, it's so good! I just What A Cardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06172499250110582833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-23479858327194686182008-04-03T13:30:00.000-07:002008-04-03T13:30:00.000-07:00Please enjoy a Margarita for me and hey, take a de...Please enjoy a Margarita for me and hey, take a deep breath...you're a really great mom, I hope that I can be as great as you are with your kids with my little baby on the way. And for goodness sake if you find yourself saying "i'm not that great" let me tell you again - you really are that great. really.Cass. Just Curioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10742141934876292994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-18385559152421881912008-04-03T13:17:00.000-07:002008-04-03T13:17:00.000-07:00Wow. this is really good. I had one of those day...Wow. this is really good. I had one of those days recently too. This post is a good reminder for me of ways to do it better next time. <BR/>Thanks!Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12635877618193159522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-45733818227954868412008-04-03T12:39:00.000-07:002008-04-03T12:39:00.000-07:00Sounds like you've got some good strategies for de...Sounds like you've got some good strategies for dealing with future scenarios. <BR/><BR/>Next time, try taking a slow, deep breath before you react in a negative way. While you breathe in, think, "why am I upset about this?" and when you breathe out think, "I love this kid."<BR/><BR/>Then try responding. Perhaps giving yourself that extra second or two will help you remember all your "good" moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071861788945352081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-17324648467962802008-04-03T12:28:00.000-07:002008-04-03T12:28:00.000-07:00D: beat myself upWtD: cut myself a breakI know it'...D: beat myself up<BR/>WtD: cut myself a break<BR/><BR/>I know it's hard, but you are doing a wonderful job. Your kids aren't even 2, and they're helping you tidy up!<BR/>You're showing your children you're human. That's what they're learning in the big picture. You're awesome, even if you're not all the time. That's why Riley wants all those hugs from you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-73287377308410370642008-04-03T11:46:00.000-07:002008-04-03T11:46:00.000-07:00Margarita heaven!I'll admit I had to laugh at this...Margarita heaven!<BR/>I'll admit I had to laugh at this post...b/c I've been there...and it never ends. Just yesterday Aidan woke up whining for me to cover his blankets...as if he couldn't do it himself...he's right there. But like you said...it won't last forever so I have to take up the mentality to enjoy it while I can. Enjoy tonight. HolaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-77556612792863397232008-04-03T11:34:00.000-07:002008-04-03T11:34:00.000-07:00The other night my very sweet young puppy who had ...The other night my very sweet young puppy who had been alone outside for 13 hours that day due to mama's long day at work, who had not been walked, who had not been played with, who had been snoozing on the back deck all day just waiting for me to come home . . . this little enthusiastic sweet guy leapt up onto the couch when I sat down and stomped his little 25 pounds of pointy puppy feet all Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-42753850377264726832008-04-03T10:20:00.000-07:002008-04-03T10:20:00.000-07:00Ohmygosh, your "Did" and "Want to Do" sound so muc...Ohmygosh, your "Did" and "Want to Do" sound so much like mine! My kids are older than yours (4 and 7) but at the core we are the same. Your evening sounds fun - enjoy that margarita!Ragtop Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556582883479167929noreply@blogger.com