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TAPS - No sooner said than done! LOL.
posted by
adnohr
on February 15, 2009 at 3:47 AM
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Sam444 - You wouldn't believe how busy we are at the office -
We're doing from before sunup to after sundown, most of the time seven days a week. but things will start to settle down on April 1st, then I'll be awake enough to put pen to paper!
posted by
adnohr
on February 15, 2009 at 3:45 AM
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Re: adnohr
Thank you Wiley. Am looking forward to reading your book - still checking the mailbox regularly!
posted by
adnohr
on February 15, 2009 at 3:43 AM
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Re: adnohr
Thank's Natuikos. Yes, we're all very close still. It's one of my stars!
posted by
adnohr
on February 15, 2009 at 3:41 AM
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My mom had her first child the day after she turned 16. Although we can't say she brought us up, there were things she taught us along the way, and taught her grandchildren later too. Thank's EX TURPI!
posted by
adnohr
on February 15, 2009 at 3:40 AM
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Re: Absolutely wonderful !
Thank's Cricket. Your comments are always so uplifting.
posted by
adnohr
on February 15, 2009 at 3:37 AM
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Vogue, I have friends who decided against having children for reasons of their own. Believe me, there were moments when I envied them, LOL! I have to get back to the site to read more of your teaching - it was extremely interesting!
posted by
adnohr
on February 15, 2009 at 3:35 AM
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adnohr
O.K. already, get back here, we miss ya luv....................
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 11, 2009 at 9:55 PM
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I'm ready for something new from you.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 11, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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Say! Isn't it time for another of your fabulous stories? sam
posted by
sam444
on February 11, 2009 at 3:58 PM
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adnohr
A beautiful blog, you've done a good job and I should know. My 5 kids are all out there doing well and I taught 'em the basics pretty much as did you. Nice to read you luv.................
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 8, 2009 at 7:37 PM
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adnohr
Beautiful - both the sentiments expressed and the way you expressed them. It is really gratifying when parents and children together can navigate the shoals of those dangerous teenage years and come out at the other end with a strong relationship...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 5, 2009 at 5:52 PM
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I grew up with a mother who got pregnant at 18, died at 33. Yet no one has had such profound impact on my life. Don't sell yourself short. All things work together for good. 'To thine own self be true.'
posted by
EX_TURPI
on February 5, 2009 at 1:03 PM
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Absolutely wonderful !
posted by
hazel_st_cricket
on February 5, 2009 at 12:20 PM
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When I read this kind of posts, I start regretting that I never had children. But, I can enjoy vicariously. Thanks for reading the article on tattoos etc. I'm sure your Janpanese daughter - in - law knows a lot more about it.
posted by
vogue
on February 5, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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Yes, Merkie, I agree.
One thing my kids have told me - now that they are parents themselves - is that they can relate to what I lived when they were little. Working and mothering simultaneously is not easy, but feasible if everyone pitches in to help...
posted by
adnohr
on February 5, 2009 at 12:58 AM
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Auslander, thank you.
I think alot of us had to (or wanted to) work and, contrary to so many of the articles written on the subject, I'm not convinced our children all felt the lack of "mothering". Your son seems to be a good lad with a good heart - that's what is important.
posted by
adnohr
on February 5, 2009 at 12:53 AM
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Re: we are both lucky to be busy, it means we have jobs. write when you can.
You're right there, Muley. I don't know how it is in your area, but I have noticed the lack of people in shopping centers, restaurants, etc. It's frightening.
posted by
adnohr
on February 5, 2009 at 12:49 AM
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This chimes a loud bell and as a Mom I relate to the pride you feel for your adult children . Maybe they learn by osmosis cause we all started parenting as beginners and learned as we went. Bottom line we do the best we can at the time so it must have shown the something!
posted by
merkie
on February 4, 2009 at 2:25 PM
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Dear Adnor, I too worked the whole way, with son in day care from the age of 8 months (sorry, I just could NOT stay home do nothing but mommy stuff (I was finishing a degree at U. of T)), and I think he turned up fine: He's in grade 11th, doing as well as expected (he doesn't like much school, but work just enough to pass) and he's a ski instructor with the young "mosquitoes" (4-6 years old). He's a gentle (but has his own independent thoughts) caring young man and I think he's doing well.
posted by
auslander
on February 4, 2009 at 6:23 AM
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we are both lucky to be busy, it means we have jobs. write when you can.
posted by
muley12
on February 4, 2009 at 2:27 AM
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Re: I don't care if this was written last night or last year, I am so pleased
Thank you Kabu - but no - I don't agree with the "better than me I think". I worked for four years with an organisation that helps kids liviing in the streets (Wiley will probably remember it - it is very well known in Montreal), and I've seen kids who turn out not so good, even though their parents are nice, honest people. The parents do their part, but we all must remember that kids are just 'young adults', and each will develop his/her own character as they mature. Whether they decide, or not, to follow a parent's teaching & advice is their own decision, and even good parents have no control over that.
posted by
adnohr
on February 4, 2009 at 12:06 AM
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Re: Hey Adnohr
LOL..I am sure all mothers can think of one event where we want to cringe. And you are right about the kids bringing up their own with the same values, altho' maybe the grandchildren are a little more spoiled for material things (guilty as charged!). So far, so good - the older ones are doing well, staying out of the drug scene, and enjoy their family's company. The youngest ones get hugged... ALOT! Thanks for reading, and have been to see your blog too. Very good!
posted by
adnohr
on February 3, 2009 at 11:53 PM
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Thank you TAPS.
And both were fun!
posted by
adnohr
on February 3, 2009 at 11:46 PM
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Sam444
I guess we did okay then, huh? My children and I are very close, and any squabbles, even among the three of them, are never serious, and quickly put to rights. There is alot of love there. I'm as proud as punch, and can honestly say they are my best contribution to this world. And I even printed your 'Coke' cartoon..can't wait to hand it to the intended recipient! LOL!
posted by
adnohr
on February 3, 2009 at 11:45 PM
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I don't care if this was written last night or last year, I am so pleased
to have read this piece. You were a great Mom or they wouldn't be who they are. They are independent productive well ajusted adults. Well done, you did better than me I think.
posted by
Kabu
on February 3, 2009 at 10:04 PM
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Hey Adnohr
Sounds like you did great! i especially liked the bit about feeling guilt re having done things àll wrong. I think many many women are haunted(unfairly) by this idea, because they tried to do everything, work, nurture, be available, etc. It`s just impossible.
It sounds like your kids did well and will probably try to model their own parenting on yours.
( My lowest motherhood point:- screeching at one of my kids, who woke up sick one morning, `You can`t be sick! We`re not set up for invalids around here! Your Dad and I work, and you go to school. End of story.`( CRINGE, CRINGE----)
posted by
scotcanada
on February 3, 2009 at 9:30 PM
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Well done--both the writing and the mothering.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 3, 2009 at 6:34 PM
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Wow! I was a work alcoholic mom! I was able to have my children with me! They ate more dinners in a school building than at home! I think they understood what you had to do and it was a life style that made them what they are today! They essentially earned it by pulling their weight so to speak to keep the unit functioning! I think that is commendable! The milk and cookies always tasted better in their teens when we could sit together! So who knows, perception or the reality! I like your reality for I had a similar route! Mine are successful as are yours and what else can we ever hope for! You were not cheating, it would have been very unfortunate to not have had the opportunity to share this incredulous testimony of yours! Kudos for doing what you had to do and having three wonderful children who love you! Throw the book out; you rock! sam
You had some awesome guidelines! [I saw your comment, I chuckled. You never know about me! lol There is a cartoon today!]
posted by
sam444
on February 3, 2009 at 4:33 PM
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