tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267231508528019911.post2313463499416108706..comments2023-10-14T08:31:10.492-05:00Comments on Meow Musings: Jackie Paper's bedtime storyVeronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13423033714089018008noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267231508528019911.post-50507708672377901652008-04-09T20:49:00.000-05:002008-04-09T20:49:00.000-05:00Yes, I love that this post has generated such good...Yes, I love that this post has generated such good discussion. Thanks everyone. <BR/><BR/>Jonathan, I got your e-mails yesterday -- thanks. How did the interviews go?Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13423033714089018008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267231508528019911.post-45735440019473576092008-04-09T07:51:00.000-05:002008-04-09T07:51:00.000-05:00This is a very eye opening post Veronica. Please ...This is a very eye opening post Veronica. Please keep up the good blogging!Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07579636450874455264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267231508528019911.post-4873605326763702012008-04-08T22:01:00.000-05:002008-04-08T22:01:00.000-05:00I think the same thoughts and Jack's only 7 months...I think the same thoughts and Jack's only 7 months old. It makes me sad when he hurts himself or when I think about how he there will be a time when he doesn't need me as much anymore. But, I also think about how I can teach him to be a good person.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460197392520561863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267231508528019911.post-85587971076384625152008-04-08T21:53:00.000-05:002008-04-08T21:53:00.000-05:00I never realized how many sad stories we sing and ...I never realized how many sad stories we sing and read to children until I had my own.<BR/><BR/>While looking up lyrics to popular children's songs last week, I found that many were very disturbing!<BR/><BR/>What the heck?<BR/><BR/>I haven't read about Puff in a long time, but it does look like a wonderful book with a good message. <BR/><BR/>I'm not ready for my little boy to grow up yet. Will I ever be? Probably not. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the beautiful post and the reminder that they are only young and innocent once!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305281738453106626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267231508528019911.post-54491458576247083502008-04-08T20:18:00.000-05:002008-04-08T20:18:00.000-05:00Good point, Grant. I do know that. I realize that ...Good point, Grant. <BR/><BR/>I do know that. I realize that our main job is to teach our children to leave us and flourish on their own. Of course, I'm doing that as best I can.<BR/><BR/>Selfishly, though, I wish Rye never had to experience any of the bad stuff this world has to offer, the painful parts of growing up. You know? <BR/><BR/>As a mother, I want my baby to learn and grow and become a man, yes. But I also will always have that instinct to protect him -- from bad guys, bad news, sad children's stories, whatever. <BR/><BR/>I think what I really meant at the end of this post is, "I wish it didn't have to hurt to grow up." <BR/><BR/>Thanks as always for reading.Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13423033714089018008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7267231508528019911.post-67122942355186919842008-04-08T10:35:00.000-05:002008-04-08T10:35:00.000-05:00Don't wish for that... okay that's a little too di...Don't wish for that... okay that's a little too direct... <BR/><BR/>DON'T WISH FOR THAT... whoops, I feel like i just morphed into the characther 'House' and I'm being an ass... I slipped and got more direct...<BR/><BR/>Embrace growth, in all forms, even and quite possibly especially in the category of independence, don't resist it. Challenge him. You're the teacher, the mentor, the sense (sp?). He's the student, and it sounds like he's a hell of a student. Embrace every moment where he shows expanded capacity, capability, new talents... <BR/><BR/>Now do I actually think you have problems with this? NO... BUT, I do think some parents forget to celebrate and foster their children's independence and they want Jackie Paper to keep going to the only place he initially found comfort, and for them a strongly worded reminder is appropriate. ;-)<BR/><BR/>great writing, as always, veronica. keep it up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114015571902494855noreply@blogger.com