tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post8270359656127193103..comments2023-10-26T03:26:53.959-07:00Comments on Suebob's Red Stapler: Pay attention, parentsSUEB0Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16301963922769609715noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-91420797966060796202008-03-05T16:20:00.000-08:002008-03-05T16:20:00.000-08:00You're not wrong. In fact, you are spot on.Are yo...You're not wrong. In fact, you are spot on.<BR/><BR/>Are you sure you're not secretly a parent? ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-58927677072386885522008-03-04T21:31:00.000-08:002008-03-04T21:31:00.000-08:00Amen on #3. When my kids were younger, we had no m...Amen on #3. When my kids were younger, we had no money. I remember feeling bad that they didn't have this lesson and that lesson and this class and that class and this daycamp and that daycamp. Now, I am grateful that we were forced to be creative and just play and hang out. It's good to be bored.Mrs. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01171997573144385692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-91879263387959070762008-03-04T20:09:00.000-08:002008-03-04T20:09:00.000-08:00Great post!We did the absolute minimum for our son...Great post!<BR/><BR/>We did the absolute minimum for our son's 1st birthday party. We followed the family + 1 friend for each year of life rule.<BR/><BR/>It was perfect. I can't imagine going trough all that stress for a party.<BR/><BR/>LOVE the "I'm bored" suggestion. And my parents NEVER helped me with school projects, therefore, my kids ain't getting any help either. LOLVDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542535234309505428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-83784934938776726702008-03-04T16:49:00.000-08:002008-03-04T16:49:00.000-08:00You are spot on. I remember the time I 'realized'...You are spot on. <BR/><BR/>I remember the time I 'realized' I didn't have to take my son to every birthday party - what a relief!<BR/><BR/>We like simple family stuff too. But throw in a party with friends on special dates - say 5 years old, 10, like that. You know, cake, hot dogs maybe, play outside. Good enough.Lynneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255266354171825474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-34107589110466121422008-03-03T22:54:00.000-08:002008-03-03T22:54:00.000-08:00yes, housecleaning and yardwork will instantly cur...yes, housecleaning and yardwork will instantly cure "bored".QThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15544956727530046973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-61684830193104195282008-03-03T22:50:00.000-08:002008-03-03T22:50:00.000-08:00That's surprisingly good coming from the aunt pers...That's surprisingly good coming from the aunt perspective! <BR/><BR/>But listen, on the birthday thing -- you do NOT understand the pressure here. Serious societal/child/self inflicted guilt, because really, if it were up to me there just wouldn't BE birthday parties, period. I'm crabby that way -- but did I mention the pressure?the mystichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536278508991059301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-71162219263965866792008-03-03T19:34:00.000-08:002008-03-03T19:34:00.000-08:00You are wise beyond your womb. I love your tips. E...You are wise beyond your womb. I love your tips. Ever thought of writing a parenting book? "Auntie Sue Says"Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345875955750219033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-64119238083949126202008-03-03T11:22:00.000-08:002008-03-03T11:22:00.000-08:00The birthday party treadmill is crazy. For my daug...The birthday party treadmill is crazy. <BR/><BR/>For my daughter's 5th birthday, she chose a fairy theme. Each child got to bring home a self-decorated star cookie, a fairy wand and a head garland. And yet, at least two children came up to me and asked, "Mrs. C, where are our treat bags?"<BR/><BR/>Crazy!Susan Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178330935523896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-89453559049577587082008-03-03T10:33:00.000-08:002008-03-03T10:33:00.000-08:00I'm wondering what sort of accidental mommy blog m...I'm wondering what sort of accidental mommy blog mire you walked through that made you write this post.<BR/><BR/>I don't have any kids but I taught a lot of them and I couldn't agree more. I think the birthday party one is flexible but friends over with cake counts as a party to me.Kizzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957878512519527975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-22515742998314665202008-03-03T09:41:00.000-08:002008-03-03T09:41:00.000-08:00This is the type of parent I would want to be if I...This is the type of parent I would want to be if I had kids, but probably not what would happen in reality, which is why I am not having kids.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16279999850117456433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-21302424630406591232008-03-02T20:40:00.000-08:002008-03-02T20:40:00.000-08:00My friend and i, who had children the same age, us...My friend and i, who had children the same age, used to compete for who could do the least and still call it a birthday party.<BR/><BR/>Cupcakes to daycare. Yep, that counts.<BR/><BR/>Grandparents over and they brought a present? Good!<BR/><BR/>The kids don't know/care/remember.menohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065283682414369608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-40651873002361823082008-03-02T20:36:00.000-08:002008-03-02T20:36:00.000-08:00My parents didn't throw me birthday parties becaus...My parents didn't throw me birthday parties because my mom didn't love me. The breaking point of their marriage was in fact my dad insisting on throwing me SOME sort of party for my 16th birthday. <BR/><BR/>I will always, therefore, throw my children a birthday party. From 1 till they tell me to stop. Because I love them and they deserve to be celebrated every stinking year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-47257244836247551882008-03-02T19:57:00.000-08:002008-03-02T19:57:00.000-08:00You know, this is exactly the flavor of Koolaid I'...You know, this is exactly the flavor of Koolaid I've been drinking as a parent for some time now. Well said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-68771207111446346452008-03-02T18:39:00.000-08:002008-03-02T18:39:00.000-08:00Oh I'm right there with you, and I have three kids...Oh I'm right there with you, and I have three kids. Uberparents freak me out.Amie Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12317241081653904332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-25564682562455069062008-03-02T16:20:00.000-08:002008-03-02T16:20:00.000-08:00I agree wholeheartedly. Right now Diminutive One i...I agree wholeheartedly. Right now Diminutive One is deep in the throes of a very involved project and I am biting my tongue and resisting the urge to "help". I know his won't be as good as some, but he will have the pride of a job well done. <BR/><BR/>I did have to advise him not to use black face as part of his costume though.Blog Antagonisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378330862349859998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-66876803686375127642008-03-02T15:19:00.000-08:002008-03-02T15:19:00.000-08:00Mrs Chicken - um, no. Sunday School defeated me, s...Mrs Chicken - um, no. Sunday School defeated me, so I'm def not ready for parenthood.<BR/><BR/>Ms LittlePea, Des, Karen - it cracks me up how many non-parents commented on my non-parent parenting advice.<BR/><BR/>Amanda - but the boatload of presents, the Jolly Jump - it seems so out of control to me.<BR/><BR/>TraceyTreasure - I don't get to pick the ads - they are fed to me by BlogHer ads. We can say if we absolutely do not want something though. I think about WW all the time since I can get it half price thru work...but I never have done it.SUEB0Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301963922769609715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-23645828817762312622008-03-02T13:41:00.000-08:002008-03-02T13:41:00.000-08:00You are wise beyond your years, Suebob! Some of y...You are wise beyond your years, Suebob! Some of your posts leave me speech(type)less. You always seem to give me something to think about! Thank you! I hate your Weight Watchers ad though, are you trying to tell me something? Just kidding. I hope you can tell!<BR/>BTW- Word Verification is:gfixwuw I thought it was funny!Green-Eyed Momsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175981627284967050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-78612890593501342412008-03-02T13:11:00.000-08:002008-03-02T13:11:00.000-08:00Here here! Especially #5... As forHere here! Especially #5... As forKiKihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935706632626613446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-6441577679624496312008-03-02T10:55:00.000-08:002008-03-02T10:55:00.000-08:00As a woman who prefers a male gynecologist, I say ...As a woman who prefers a male gynecologist, I say you are totally entitled to your opinion. In fact, I think these points are dead on. <BR/><BR/>The only one I don't necessarily follow as a parent is the birthday party thing. Early birthday parties are for the PARENTS, the ones who gave up their freedom to have kids, the ones who LABORED, etc, which is why we invite all our own friends. My parents never gave me birthday parties and I hated that, so I guess I'm swinging that pendulum the other direction with my own kids.Mandajuicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742183879544681835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-89986292515633618352008-03-02T07:53:00.000-08:002008-03-02T07:53:00.000-08:00AMEN. Why don't more people GET this?? My parents ...AMEN. Why don't more people GET this?? My parents raised me this way and now my sister is raising her kids this way and (some day) I will follow suit...great advice! :) (I play a parenting expert in my head too.)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385092109552183702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-47550802009135495292008-03-02T07:02:00.000-08:002008-03-02T07:02:00.000-08:00I agree with you whole heartedly. I was already pl...I agree with you whole heartedly. I was already planning on being your type of parent (at some point), but your endorsement lets me know that I am sane in doing so.super deshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04347176046518919059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-18183692576171131022008-03-02T06:27:00.000-08:002008-03-02T06:27:00.000-08:00-I meant to write, those of US, not those of who. ...-I meant to write, those of US, not those of who. My brain is not functioning. Forgive me, I quit coffee again.LittlePeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890731735785145148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-88020114966768821932008-03-02T06:26:00.000-08:002008-03-02T06:26:00.000-08:00Yeah. My sister admitted to doing some of her kid...Yeah. My sister admitted to doing some of her kid's project once , her excuse was because he was sick. Yeah right, I thought. And goes way overboard with the 1 year old birthday party. People get all defensive with those of who haven't had any yet though so I don't say anything.LittlePeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890731735785145148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18820173.post-57086284451013844472008-03-02T05:54:00.000-08:002008-03-02T05:54:00.000-08:00The Poo has never had a birthday party with a sing...The Poo has never had a birthday party with a single other child. Just a cake and presents at home, and a special lunch date.<BR/><BR/>I agree with all of your points, and we follow them at home.<BR/><BR/>Sure you don't want to take the plunge? Or how about moving to Central Illinois to be a nanny?<BR/><BR/>Hmmmmmm?Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342425698876916791noreply@blogger.com