tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post5986308833673953359..comments2024-03-26T08:35:24.246-05:00Comments on That man Quilts?: Fly little bird, fly...Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17961668927812199081noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-37736852667228121842011-03-27T18:48:43.049-05:002011-03-27T18:48:43.049-05:00I always told my teen girls that I will trust them...I always told my teen girls that I will trust them until they give me reason not to....then they'd have to earn my trust which wasn't easy. Of course I'd instilled as much teaching into them as I could while they were growing. Surprisingly now that they are almost grown they've told me that they never wanted to loose my trust. I have an awesome relationship with my girls now. <br />Yes they made mistakes and had to re-earn trust at times, but thats life. I've really tried hard to look at parenting as preparing our children to become strong, independent adults who make a positive addition to society...so far so good!<br />Parenting sure isn't for sissies is it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-77659055257593168902011-03-26T09:40:23.753-05:002011-03-26T09:40:23.753-05:00How did it go at the mall??? Come on Lane....share...How did it go at the mall??? Come on Lane....share!!!Coloradoladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312809532968928183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-31617625013455368722011-03-25T21:17:33.025-05:002011-03-25T21:17:33.025-05:00It is so hard to let your babies "fly." ...It is so hard to let your babies "fly." I don't think it ever gets easier. Sydney knows she is loved and that you stick to your rules. She will be fine. I can't wait to see how her day went. I remember my daughter felt so grown up when she and a friend were allowed to wander the mall without an adult breathing down their necks! I am proud of you and Rob for letting go, even if it is little by little!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542918863237046287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-15045319169051263022011-03-25T21:09:04.783-05:002011-03-25T21:09:04.783-05:00I think your 13 year old and my almost 13 year old...I think your 13 year old and my almost 13 year old must be twins.Andra Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834113374465446312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-26735638121027871532011-03-25T19:27:26.719-05:002011-03-25T19:27:26.719-05:00How did Sydney's trip to the mall go???She'...How did Sydney's trip to the mall go???She's growing up so fast as any parent of a teenager will tell you ,you will have bad days but there is so many more good ones .Give her a hug and tell her how much you love her ,thats all most teenagers want.Your a great parent ( oh but you need to return her curling iron LOL )coming from a gal who uses one twice a day LOLHazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484286571071202114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-69763442024416790742011-03-25T16:15:30.639-05:002011-03-25T16:15:30.639-05:00One of the things that always impresses me about y...One of the things that always impresses me about your parenting stories is the way you think things through. <br /><br />I'm sure she'll do brilliantly , will have a great day and you guys can start thinking about the next step. She'll do fine because she's surrounded by great people including two people who love her enough to set limits.Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-24431654819319657792011-03-25T13:30:37.395-05:002011-03-25T13:30:37.395-05:00Good for her....and you too!! I have to admit that...Good for her....and you too!! I have to admit that this story sure brought back memories for me...so I will throw this out there, and in passing you might want to say something to Sydney at some point....just give her a heads up.<br /><br />My daughter was afforded the same type of outing in school, she went to a christian school and in high school, I think it was the choir that went to the mall. Like you, my daughter had enough cash, I made sure of that. Well, one of the girls that was with my daughters group shoplifted a pair of panties from Victorias secret. She did not get caughtby the store, but the girls told the teacher, and my daughter told me when she got home what had happened. She was shocked by all accounts that this "friend" would do such a thing.<br /><br />It is so horrible that we have to warn our kids that no matter they might not do something, if someone they are with decides to do it, well, they are and could be by the law guilty by association. I had never thought about this until after this happened.....really is alarming. So....save yourself a little worry and put that in Sydney's bonnet to file away.<br /><br />Don't mean to give you another worry, so it is really a heads up!! Have a great weekend.....I have a list too, hope I make a dent in it!!Coloradoladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312809532968928183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-20347346290334360772011-03-25T13:10:57.924-05:002011-03-25T13:10:57.924-05:00I can't wait to hear how her day went...and yo...I can't wait to hear how her day went...and yours too!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994575359990994574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-75029314430260139382011-03-25T12:17:26.947-05:002011-03-25T12:17:26.947-05:00Awwwww! I hope Sydney has a spectacular day! I c...Awwwww! I hope Sydney has a spectacular day! I can't wait to see her quilt! She's a purple lover like me! Have a fun weekend. Love ya!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082295990536140884noreply@blogger.com