tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post4717692058439127359..comments2024-03-29T07:40:33.049-07:00Comments on MyLifeSoFar: Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-75685702753276035212022-10-19T11:06:52.322-07:002022-10-19T11:06:52.322-07:00Nope, I did not imagine parenting again. I starte...Nope, I did not imagine parenting again. I started young and have just kept going. Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-48252646698327285922022-10-19T11:06:14.948-07:002022-10-19T11:06:14.948-07:00I had a massage this morning, which is good for me...I had a massage this morning, which is good for me. It's the only thing I do for myself and it helps so much.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-41155806942056983042022-10-19T11:05:28.110-07:002022-10-19T11:05:28.110-07:00Jack loves pushing buttons, literally and figurati...Jack loves pushing buttons, literally and figuratively. He is an imp.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-1139061064699828542022-10-19T11:04:50.166-07:002022-10-19T11:04:50.166-07:00Jack is starting to settle in again which is nice ...Jack is starting to settle in again which is nice and makes our lives easier.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-46270989212959514052022-10-19T09:33:57.361-07:002022-10-19T09:33:57.361-07:00It sounds like you have your hands full. Something...It sounds like you have your hands full. Something we don't imagine dealing with when we are older.Bathwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992873498618424363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-57451022911936945622022-10-18T14:40:35.580-07:002022-10-18T14:40:35.580-07:00"All behavior is communication." Yes, I&..."All behavior is communication." Yes, I'll remember that. And everyone is just doing their best, and so on. But sometimes ... couldn't the powers that be just let me out of here!!?? Jack will soon be through the tough-on-parents years, till he hits his teens anyway. I wish you didn't have so much to deal with. Be good to yourself -- be good to yourself -- be good to yourself. xoxox KateStubblejumpers Cafehttp://stubblejumperscafe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-39786426685749927462022-10-17T22:09:49.750-07:002022-10-17T22:09:49.750-07:00Jack and Katie are lucky to have you. Three year o...Jack and Katie are lucky to have you. Three year olds push buttons but they also copy behaviours to see what works. You are doing an amazing job. Just don't lose sight of you through this all.sparklingmerlothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600695778999486566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-9223721129179035622022-10-17T18:59:06.860-07:002022-10-17T18:59:06.860-07:00It's a lot. I'm happy that Jack's old...It's a lot. I'm happy that Jack's old daycare took him back. You do the best you can, that's all you can do. You and the big guy are the best port in the storm for Jack.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-78984257285156936292022-10-17T12:54:44.640-07:002022-10-17T12:54:44.640-07:00I need the strength to get out of bed:) Thank you...I need the strength to get out of bed:) Thank you.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-23338513996542543432022-10-17T12:54:09.816-07:002022-10-17T12:54:09.816-07:00It's a rock and a hard place. I tried to prot...It's a rock and a hard place. I tried to protect my son from his biological father and that didn't work either. Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-34537156019486936452022-10-17T12:53:28.411-07:002022-10-17T12:53:28.411-07:00I know some of it is normal three year old behavio...I know some of it is normal three year old behavior but I always wonder how much. I definitely think he wants some control in his life too and we do try to give him choices but sometimes there are no good choices.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-30759035356322309042022-10-17T12:51:54.934-07:002022-10-17T12:51:54.934-07:00I'm definitely no saint. I am a bitchy, diffi...I'm definitely no saint. I am a bitchy, difficult woman with a very good sense of humour:)<br />Time will tell what happens with him. Hopefully it's good.Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-62476931126488952022-10-17T12:50:20.896-07:002022-10-17T12:50:20.896-07:00With Jack I'm never sure if it's me, his m...With Jack I'm never sure if it's me, his mother or just normal being a jerk three year old. I mentioned it to his other grandma and she said Jack's probably been watching his mom have temper tantrums his whole life. Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313413260127376288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-27146943668360073762022-10-17T12:49:26.882-07:002022-10-17T12:49:26.882-07:00That's a lot on your plate. I am amazed at you...That's a lot on your plate. I am amazed at your wisdom in behaviors and reasons for it. Wishing you the strength to do what needs to be done.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895379382598203558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-60858015699797170342022-10-17T11:02:44.607-07:002022-10-17T11:02:44.607-07:00That's a tough call on Jack interacting with h...That's a tough call on Jack interacting with his dad. My mother was a sociopath and I would have been better off without her, but if I hadn't known her I can't say that I wouldn't have resented it. People with personality disorders are so destructive. I admire you for your insight and compassion. I'm sorry Katie is hurting herself. Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13915962999372304054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-50351699195895728772022-10-17T09:50:48.444-07:002022-10-17T09:50:48.444-07:00My older daughter wrote on a photo of my grandson ...My older daughter wrote on a photo of my grandson this morning, "He had a morning so I had to pick out his clothes." (He's 2 1/2) I think some of Jack's behavior is due to trying to exert control over his life and emotions. But the added mess undoubtedly exacerbates his feelings. I'm so happy you could get him back into his old daycare; he needs that stability. My OD is moving my grandson from the KinderCare to a Montessori daycare closer to their house. I don't know if this is the best idea but it's not my choice to make. Sigh. Hope Katie's behavioral changes can be figured out and helped. Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197599882756386184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-68476473047786547592022-10-17T08:03:28.979-07:002022-10-17T08:03:28.979-07:00You would have to be some sort of other-worldly sa...You would have to be some sort of other-worldly saint not to resent at least a little bit, having to take on child care at this stage of your life. That is just a simple truth. <br />Meanwhile, I know that you and your Big Guy are going to do everything within your power to bring that boy up with love and care and tenderness. It is NOT his fault that he was brought into this world. He is a beautiful little soul and I am so glad he has you. <br />I'm sorry that Miss Katie is having a hard time of it. I am sending you hugs, dear woman. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1333912009540131399.post-16004323188503014582022-10-17T08:01:14.685-07:002022-10-17T08:01:14.685-07:00For what it's worth, from memory I can assure ...For what it's worth, from memory I can assure you that getting my toddler ready in the mornings was a HUGE thing most days and as I watch her now with the grandchild, trying to speed things up, tricking and cajoling and getting stressed, I feel a tiny bit of "there you go". You both have my full admiration for taking on this parenting challenge. Sabinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015827501648296977noreply@blogger.com