tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150710584918965595.post1642913079649508123..comments2023-10-17T09:39:02.326+01:00Comments on Moaning Mum: "Branches For Jesus""Moaning Mum"http://www.blogger.com/profile/11703637188468340871noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150710584918965595.post-29263373546460097782011-03-23T01:06:39.559+00:002011-03-23T01:06:39.559+00:00Thanks for all your comments on this post everyone...Thanks for all your comments on this post everyone...who knew things were going to get so controversial! haha...<br /><br />Parenting is bloody hard work. Full stop. (For most of us anyway). Bottom line is that as far as I am concerned, my boys are no better - or worse! - than any other 4 and 6 year old boys out there.<br /><br />Their mother on the other hand, could perhaps keep some of their more rather 'naughty' escapades to herself on occasion...but where's the fun in that? I have nothing to hide...(except maybe the extent of my sweets, beauty treats, clothing and caffeine addiction, but hey)<br /><br />x"Moaning Mum"https://www.blogger.com/profile/11703637188468340871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150710584918965595.post-48601515261217342602011-03-21T23:59:29.983+00:002011-03-21T23:59:29.983+00:00Hey N,
Rest assured anyone that passes judgement l...Hey N,<br />Rest assured anyone that passes judgement like that is no #@X$ing parent. That's for certain. Been there and lived to tell.<br />Cheers! <br />KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150710584918965595.post-87165760284965706862011-03-18T14:36:22.513+00:002011-03-18T14:36:22.513+00:00Wow, that's a close one. Hmmm. On the scale of...Wow, that's a close one. Hmmm. On the scale of most horrifying/irritating/maddening I'd have to go with #5,#7 and #6 for win/place/show.<br />But that's just me. <br /><br />I appreciate your candor and humor, and your love certainly comes through. I've always found it best to avoid saying 'tut tut' unless one has walked a mile in the other person's moccasins (to paraphrase an old Native American saying). Carry on!linda@adventuresinexpatland.comhttp://www.adventuresinexpatland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150710584918965595.post-39887726703665304442011-03-18T11:26:25.198+00:002011-03-18T11:26:25.198+00:00Hi BB,
Thanks for getting in touch. Ah, the '...Hi BB,<br />Thanks for getting in touch. Ah, the 'screaming game'...I know it well. The one where you are in a public place utterly dying, wondering whether to serenely ignore the situation and hope for the best, or tackle your little one to the ground and go running for the nearest exit while they shout bloody murder and cause several shocked onlookers to wonder if you are a) abusing your child b) kidnapping someone else child c) an utterly incompetent parent!<br />Don't worry, there are loads of us out there...loads. And next time that happens, scan the parameters and look for a sympathetic glance. That is someone who has been there - and someone who might even save your spot in the queue while you run away and chase your little one down the aisles :)"Moaning Mum"https://www.blogger.com/profile/11703637188468340871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150710584918965595.post-60042469792512612952011-03-18T11:21:24.393+00:002011-03-18T11:21:24.393+00:00Hello 'Anonymous',
When making elements of...Hello 'Anonymous',<br />When making elements of your life 'public' on a blog, you certainly open yourself up to criticism. You also have a decision each time you put finger pad to keyboard, whether to be 100% honest, partially honest, or flirt with the truth to the extent that what's coming out is a 'ready for market, sugar-coated interpretation' of your life which is fashioned in such a way to make yourself look good. I choose to be 100% honest (much to the husbands dismay a lot of the time - and fair enough!) for three reasons: <br />1. integrity<br />2. because this is real life in all its messy glory...perhaps others struggling with similar shall we say 'parenting challenges' can feel less alone...?<br />3. underneath all my 'tales of woe' there runs a strong current of LOVE and HUMOUR. Sometimes even the worst things, when seen from a comedic perspective can bring a smile to someones day (or mine when read back after the event)<br /><br />p.s. In my humble opinion 'brag blogs' wherein one showcases ones 'perfect life' and 'perfect children' are not only (yawn) boring for others to read, but of little interest to anyone but doting grandparents(!)...and not being a fan of this type of blog, I don't mention all the wonderful amazing ways in which my little 'monsters' astound me with all their little acts of kindness, sweetness, and their amazing talents and abilities....cuz, umm...that would be bragging :)"Moaning Mum"https://www.blogger.com/profile/11703637188468340871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9150710584918965595.post-72026749410331299602011-03-17T14:50:34.852+00:002011-03-17T14:50:34.852+00:00Although I do love your posts, plus allowing for s...Although I do love your posts, plus allowing for some dramatic license, your lack of parental control (the boys controlling you) plus their rising levels of bad behaviour .... no respect for other people's things, stealing in shops etc, this is getting quite scary! Relaxed parenting is one thing, but this is going to end in a lot of tears I fear. :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com