I am going to open up the blog to questions from you. Ask me anything. Ask me questions about parenting (not that I can tell you what to do, but I might be able to tell you what NOT to try cuz it didn't work for us!); raising a large family, being a 'woman whose husband has died' (cuz you all know how I hate that "w" word); questions about raising girls, questions about raising boys, questions about raising challenging people ..... whatever. Just ask whatever you want.
I'm not saying that I have good answers for anyone, but I know that sometimes people are curious about raising a large family and our everyday life.
So .......... ask away.
15 comments:
Hi,
I'm a long time reader, sending prayers and good thoughts. My uncle of heart trouble a few months back, aged 47, and has 19 year old twin girls too, and a 15 year old boy.
I'm curious as to how you feel about the election? Or if you have had time and energy to follow it?
I know you live in Texas, and the stereotypical Texan is Republican, but I'd be interested in how you personally feel about this election and about Obama, Biden, Palin and McCain, and what the most important issues for you are.
Although I'd totally get it if you have felt you have enough in your life, so that the election comes low down the priority list!
I am doing this and it makes such a change to be answerign questions for a while and not have to think of anything exciting!
So here are mine - what country would you like to visit and why?
Do you have any hobbies? If you read, which book have you enjoyed most in recent months?
I can't believe I don't know the answer to this after all these years but here goes...
If you and Jim never planned to have a LARGE family-how did those 6incredible kids come to be? And a follow-up if I may-which one was the easiest birth and which one was the happiest baby/toddler?
How did you get them to not leave their stuff all over the house? Shoes, backpacks, jackets, shoes, sports bags, did I say shoes, yet?
Okay, here goes. My daughter is almost 13 and quickly becoming irresponsible. (Or maybe I should say she's THERE).It's driving me insane. She can't wake up in time, she's ALWAYS running late, she doesn't have her school papers organized, and her room is horrid. You have to understand that she used to be VERY much on top of things. I could always count on her to have her things done. I've been complaining to her and she tells me that "before" when her room was neat and tiddy and everything was done she didn't have a social life. BUT she's expecting me to make up for all of her forgetfulness. Like this morning for example. For some reason, her alarm clock did not go off. She woke up late. Then tells me that she needs to be at school for a NJHS meeting, so can I bring her.? Sure, I say, but on the way there she tells me that she left her fundraiser and permission slip form at home. Can I bring them to school? I said no. Her response was, Well, then I can't go to Austin! Ugh! What do you do with a very forgetful child? Natural consequences don't seem to be doing the trick. Or, if I impose them, she stays mad at me. I can't stand having her mad at me all the time. It's killing me.
Gail
What is the air speed velocity of an unlaiden swallow???
I know you've shared a lot of photos, but what are some of your most favorite memories with Jim? How long did you date before you got engaged and married? How did he ask you to marry him? :) And I'd ask who you voted for, but I won't even open that can of worms! ;)
Who is your favorite child?
Be honest. : )
I love, love, love, love, love you!
If before you had any children you could give yourself advise with the knowledge/wisdom you have today what would it be?
I have a question...where does all the white go when the snow melts?
Oh and another one...what brother do you love most?
I love love love love you!! =)
Little Bro
Funny you should ask today. We are having a battle of the wills right now with our 3yo boy. NOTHING seems to get through to him... (our now 5 1/2 yo daughter NEVER gave us trouble like this and we ALWAYS get complimented on her behavior, manners, etc)...WHAT WENT WRONG??? HELP!!!
I am seriously worried about a son going the same road as your son #2. Is there anything you think in hindsight that you could have done to help avoid the heartache? My husband and I are just getting so frustrated and we don't know what to do. The more we say to him, the more it just seems to push him away. Thanks J. MCK
Ever have a child addicted to candy--so much so that she ate a half a bottle of those "gummy vitamins"...never mind that we've told her over and over that they are not candy and they are drugs...all this during red ribbon week...and by the way, whoever said childproof caps were? and then, what do you do--I seriously considered ipecac, even though I knew what she ate this time wouldn't hurt her, just so she'd understand. (but then I woosed out...who wants to deal with a child throwing up all day?) susan
Who is your favorite sister-in-law on YOUR side of the family?? (because I know who your mom and dad's favorite daughter-in-law is, so I was just wondering.)
;)
Oh...love you love you love you.
K in AK
(careful now...take your time and think about it...)
I've enjoyed reading your blog for several years now and admire any mom who can successfully raise SIX children!!
I've got a question for ya! I'm a mom of 2 teenage girls (13 & 14)
I know they want a grand amount of privacy, but my 13 yr old seems to be from a different planet these days. She is not disrespectful simply because she knows I wouldn't allow it, but she is SO distant now. She is all about her best friend who she can talk on the phone with for hours. It has become so hard to draw her out for a "normal" conversation anymore because she more or less perfected the teenage ATTITUDE these days... a far cry from the sweet, cuddly, lap-sitting, affectionate little girl she was just a short few years ago. I've tried my best to lessen the mother grip for this new stage, but I'm firmly in the grasp of mental-pause, so it's hard at times not to take it personal. My 14 yr old interacts and at least shows some affection. (she still asks for a back scratch at bedtime for a more grown-up "tuck-in". Since I know you have plenty of experience raising girls, please give me some hope that this is just a "phase"!! I know I will never have that little girl again, but I do miss the sweet, goofy, mischievious part of her. --KYwoman
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