tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post116114114494155310..comments2023-11-02T08:09:02.234-04:00Comments on Her Bad Mother: GratitudeHer Bad Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161315377649966222006-10-19T23:36:00.000-04:002006-10-19T23:36:00.000-04:00For your resources page: Child of Mine:Feeding wit...For your resources page: Child of Mine:Feeding with Love and Good Sense, by Ellyn Satter, is a wonderful book that was recommended to me by a friend of a friend who had a 2 yr old who simply decided she didn't want to eat anymore. (Ok, just about) The focus of the book is on putting the responsibility of deciding how much to eat into your child's hands, even as young as 8 months, when they start to be able to feed themselves. <BR/><BR/>My Amelia is 10 and a half months too and doesn't get spoon fed anything anymore. Breakfast cereal simply gets made thick enough for her to pick up and although yes, it's a mess, she's getting really good at it and it's not nearly as messy as it used to be. I've discovered too that even at this age, they know damn well what is good food and what isn't. If you think it tastes terrible, chances are they do too. I know of someone who told my friend that "No, our daughter doesn't like pasta." Then he gave her fresh ravioli (I think?) stuffed with cheese and artichoke hearts. She couldn't get enough of it- duh.<BR/><BR/>It took me a while to switch into the mindset of being merely the food provider and not the feeder. Amelia eats so well that it's hard not to credit the ideas I was given from this book. Hopefully it helps.<BR/><BR/>Roz (I don't blog, but I do love to read 'em!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161275542381420412006-10-19T12:32:00.000-04:002006-10-19T12:32:00.000-04:00Back at ya, HBM. Your posts have made it a hell of...Back at ya, HBM. Your posts have made it a hell of a lot easier as well!<BR/><BR/>BTW, I've seen that expression on the Impling on more than one occasion. Her caption for the Mommy-impaired goes something like this:<BR/><BR/>"You think I'm happy here? I don't THINK so. Let me give you a clue..."<BR/><BR/>Followed by...well, you know.Namitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476552972162497517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161264435930888672006-10-19T09:27:00.000-04:002006-10-19T09:27:00.000-04:00Isn't that the truth! NOT for the faint of heart!!...Isn't that the truth! NOT for the faint of heart!! If anything I wrote in my post to you was any help - even if all I can do is commiserate - then it's a good thing. Can't wait to see the list of links! I know I can use all the help I can get!!!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725046248727891093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161261120693888562006-10-19T08:32:00.000-04:002006-10-19T08:32:00.000-04:00No problem! Raising kids isn't for the faint of he...No problem! Raising kids isn't for the faint of heart and--if we all stick together--we can be source of strength for each other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161237350201782172006-10-19T01:55:00.000-04:002006-10-19T01:55:00.000-04:00Your past several posts (actually, ALL of your pos...Your past several posts (actually, ALL of your posts) have been raw, honest and courageous. You are a magnificent leader in addressing both the sunshine and the dark shadows of motherhood.<BR/><BR/>I am certain that there are many people out there that would (and have) happily and gratefully offer you the same heartfelt thanks that you expressed to your readers and commenters. THANK YOU, HBM! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to truth. We, your readers, are better people because of you.<BR/><BR/>I will be one of the first to print off that list you are compiling...and post it on my fridge!Bobitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671826623140228982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161230275105690042006-10-18T23:57:00.000-04:002006-10-18T23:57:00.000-04:00Yup, the MURMSBME will stay super duper strong. We...Yup, the MURMSBME will stay super duper strong. We'll be able to defeat any toddler when we get our powers up to maximum strength, mwahahaha ... <BR/><BR/>Seriously, while I have no time honored bits of wisdom to share, I will say that that's one good lookin' little girl.MrsFortunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17326242993598760618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161220313172347632006-10-18T21:11:00.000-04:002006-10-18T21:11:00.000-04:00Glad you're dusting yourself off again HBM. Good t...Glad you're dusting yourself off again HBM. Good to have you back...or at least well on your way. Whenever you're ready. No pressure. <BR/><BR/>And are those....are those...HAIRS I see on Wonderbaby? Could it be? For real?Mom101https://www.blogger.com/profile/15468524489744839899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161219114637424792006-10-18T20:51:00.000-04:002006-10-18T20:51:00.000-04:00I'm just learning myself as my baby is only 8 mont...I'm just learning myself as my baby is only 8 months old. This reminds me I have to cherish the remaining infant months!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161205266229603142006-10-18T17:01:00.000-04:002006-10-18T17:01:00.000-04:00I just stumbled on your blog and I am amazed that ...I just stumbled on your blog and I am amazed that you have put down in.. well..ether what I have been feeling!<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for offering me a place to read and laugh and realize I'M NOT ALONE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161205162406047552006-10-18T16:59:00.000-04:002006-10-18T16:59:00.000-04:00Lets all cast our minds forward. Forward to the te...Lets all cast our minds forward. Forward to the teen years......sweet merciful mother, Help Us.crazymummahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04663148723513574331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161205055421728512006-10-18T16:57:00.000-04:002006-10-18T16:57:00.000-04:00I highly suggest checking out Unconditional Parent...I highly suggest checking out Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn. His thoughts are very different than most books you will find on parenting and discipline and far more child-centered. Definitely not up Mary P and MIM's alley, but way better for kids, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161200096456437072006-10-18T15:34:00.000-04:002006-10-18T15:34:00.000-04:00great idea organising the suggestions. truly I hav...great idea organising the suggestions. truly I have found more hope and help through mommy bloggers than all the books lining my shelves and the lying little beotches in my mommies groups. <BR/>Oppression of the small people is the only way to mommy survivial. Wish it was otherwise but most days it ain't.moplanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998309937928231527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161199667268024552006-10-18T15:27:00.000-04:002006-10-18T15:27:00.000-04:00I am anxious to see that list...so get to it lady....I am anxious to see that list...so get to it lady...;)Bridgermamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730308881568756134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161197777919733112006-10-18T14:56:00.000-04:002006-10-18T14:56:00.000-04:00Got the joke, Pen. It's the five-point restraints ...Got the joke, Pen. It's the five-point restraints that FORCE the placidity. Just in case anyone is confused. CHAIN'EM DOWN.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161197476847896382006-10-18T14:51:00.001-04:002006-10-18T14:51:00.001-04:00oh dear, i was just joking about the placid part. ...oh dear, i was just joking about the placid part. i'm totally serious about the 5-point restraints.karengreenershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488069680575426742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161197466997301192006-10-18T14:51:00.000-04:002006-10-18T14:51:00.000-04:00Hahaha, you chained her in. Good for you. One po...Hahaha, you chained her in. Good for you. One point HBM, Zero points WonderBaby. <BR/><BR/>I have learned you have to look at things in a different way with spirited kids. Parent to them instead of how you thought you would parent. You'll get there. Just know that when you have a bad day, tomorrow is a fresh start.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300779669186694151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161190922091360572006-10-18T13:02:00.000-04:002006-10-18T13:02:00.000-04:00That's a pretty baby right there. Dangerous. But ...That's a pretty baby right there. Dangerous. But cute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161190332621106082006-10-18T12:52:00.000-04:002006-10-18T12:52:00.000-04:00Perhaps our children are just "Rodents of unusuall...Perhaps our children are just "Rodents of unusually small size"? <BR/><BR/>Yours from the fire swamp,<BR/>MHMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161189273929128522006-10-18T12:34:00.000-04:002006-10-18T12:34:00.000-04:00Oh, and Madge, too - Dread Pirate Roberts? - LMFAO...Oh, and Madge, too - Dread Pirate Roberts? - LMFAO. <BR/><BR/>All the more appropriate for the fact that HBM dwells at the Cliffs of Insanity.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161189025668705342006-10-18T12:30:00.000-04:002006-10-18T12:30:00.000-04:00Placid!?! That face is all (as Jen noted) 'try me,...Placid!?! That face is all (as Jen noted) 'try me, sucka.' Although I suppose that, in that back-the-frack-off moment, she was indeed peaceful.<BR/><BR/>The sippy cup was hurled to the floor a split-second later, and WB squrimed out of her restraints and attempted to disembark her perambulator.<BR/><BR/>(And? Jaelithe? LMFAO.)Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161187984268292182006-10-18T12:13:00.000-04:002006-10-18T12:13:00.000-04:00wonderbaby looks downright placid in her stroller!...wonderbaby looks downright placid in her stroller! maybe the solution is a cool pink sippy cup and 5-point restraints.<BR/><BR/>(just kidding of course; glad you're feeling better)karengreenershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488069680575426742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161187013884778562006-10-18T11:56:00.000-04:002006-10-18T11:56:00.000-04:00Hey, I have about six of those Avent sippies - bot...Hey, I have about six of those Avent sippies - both my girls hate them. I can't bear to pitch them, but I'm not sure how people feel about donated sippies (even those that are barely used).<BR/><BR/>Also, when shall our respective tyrants-in-training get together to squawk and hoot at one another as they divulge their secrets of parental oppression?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161185434681365722006-10-18T11:30:00.000-04:002006-10-18T11:30:00.000-04:00ah, Mary P is so great. I love her.ah, Mary P is so great. I love her.kittenpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215443551546036909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161182712635482522006-10-18T10:45:00.000-04:002006-10-18T10:45:00.000-04:00Reverse thundering applause sounding your way. Tr...Reverse thundering applause sounding your way. Truly. It's amazing, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>You are such a terrific mom, Bad.<BR/><BR/>But that face...well, yes, you are in deep shit. That face says "try me, sucka, just try me"Girlplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056576921114387218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-1161181573577136842006-10-18T10:26:00.000-04:002006-10-18T10:26:00.000-04:00Well, she looks perfectly content for at least the...Well, she looks perfectly content for at least the 1/8th of a second snapshot! Isn't that more than enough time for you to catch a break? :)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674183841047522995noreply@blogger.com