tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post894955752631469909..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Three Things I Want My Kids to AppreciateScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-15851584087420813232007-06-29T12:26:00.000-08:002007-06-29T12:26:00.000-08:00Awesome post, Michelle. I totally agree! I read ...Awesome post, Michelle. I totally agree! <BR/>I read your thirteen things about summer in Alaska and I'm missing my Mom, too, because she is up there with YOU for the summer! In Wasilla! Wah!<BR/>Wish I was. :D <BR/>Enjoy it while you can.Janeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665737969086029492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-75436334259538654152007-06-28T05:40:00.000-08:002007-06-28T05:40:00.000-08:00I just wanted to tell you that this was an absolut...I just wanted to tell you that this was an absolutely beautiful post, Michelle. I don't have children of my own, but it is truly my greatest dream to have children, one day, and although the right time/moment hasn't seemed to have presented itself yet in my life, when that time comes, I hope to try to be half as good a mom as you obviously are with your children.<BR/><BR/>I live very, very far from my family in the U.S., as so many other expats over here do, and I do desperately miss my parents some days. And at the same time, I know the distance has also, strangely enough, somehow been healthy for our relationship. But I don't even want to think about how painful and difficult it must be after having children, especially since my boyfriend's mother passed away last year...<BR/><BR/>In any case, I just wanted to tell you that this was truly inspiring. Thank you!The Late Bloomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337578942279132688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-78682164140974490272007-06-27T13:14:00.000-08:002007-06-27T13:14:00.000-08:00I can't imagine having my parents move so far from...I can't imagine having my parents move so far from us. My Mom was here for 2 wks helping me with the new baby and it was so nice to have her around. And I too call her every day just to check up on things. I do know how you feel.<BR/><BR/>As for the 3 things that you've written, I totally agree with you on all three points. My parents always stressed that education is so important and I'm doing the same thing for my children. The sacrifice and the beauty part are right on as well. Kids now a day don't know what they have so they take things for granted, and I don't ever want my children to be like that ever.wayabettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993697296070707945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-32479720538719678892007-06-26T13:17:00.000-08:002007-06-26T13:17:00.000-08:00I agree whole heartedly about the importance of al...I agree whole heartedly about the importance of all of these.<BR/>These certainly cover the core of values and what a blessing your children are receiving already because you care.all over the maphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683876349920004494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-86478673714660982022007-06-26T00:22:00.000-08:002007-06-26T00:22:00.000-08:00A beautiful post Michelle. It's things like this t...A beautiful post Michelle. It's things like this that make it so very clear to us all what an amazing mom you are. <BR/><BR/>The qualities I want to try and instill in my children is something I think of often. In fact, I saw that this was for a group writing project and decided to turn it into my own contribution to the group effort.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-64474927442576837382007-06-25T20:59:00.000-08:002007-06-25T20:59:00.000-08:00Great post. I agree with all your comments I want ...Great post. I agree with all your comments I want the same thing for my kids. <BR/>I am the same about calling except its usually my dad. He doesn't always talk much but he lets me get off my chest when something is bothering me. We have lived within minutes of each other for the last 11 years the only break when we lived in AZ for 2 years. When we move up there they are soon going ot be moving to Texas. Seems like a world apart. It is kind of sad but I'm sure I will still be calling my daddy when I need him..my4kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877891733197763535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-46971817727100972592007-06-25T20:24:00.001-08:002007-06-25T20:24:00.001-08:00Inspiring post, as usual. those are three MAJOR co...Inspiring post, as usual. those are three MAJOR concepts I want my children to appreciate, as well. Well put, Mich.Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516203764767040649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-66744141321056431792007-06-25T20:24:00.000-08:002007-06-25T20:24:00.000-08:00lovely! Very lovely!lovely! Very lovely!Corey~living and lovinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719661119360487023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-9446913204164509742007-06-25T18:49:00.000-08:002007-06-25T18:49:00.000-08:00That is an impressive list. And I echo your thoug...That is an impressive list. And I echo your thoughts... I'd say you're doing a fine job as a mother. :)Leihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602022032114765911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-23717848558367332192007-06-25T17:26:00.000-08:002007-06-25T17:26:00.000-08:00I am very proud of you honey. I hope you miss me ...I am very proud of you honey. I hope you miss me too.<BR/><BR/>DadUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209345420359766821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-83151125686863157332007-06-25T15:28:00.000-08:002007-06-25T15:28:00.000-08:00Love your post. Inspiring.Growing up, my brother t...Love your post. Inspiring.<BR/><BR/>Growing up, my brother taught me about beauty. He made me watch the Miss Universe on TV, telling me to rate each contestant.<BR/><BR/>If my ratings correctly predicts the winner, I get my favorite treat then -- red jellybeans.<BR/><BR/>Please understand that I was 5 or 6 years old then.<BR/><BR/>The first contestant came out. She was beautiful. I gave her a 10. So with the second, third and so forth contestants.<BR/><BR/>I told my brother that I gave the winner a 10. My brother saw my rating sheet. He gave me black jellybeans and ordered me to do 10 push-ups.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Mike<BR/><A HREF="http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/" REL="nofollow">http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/<BR/></A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-84599228795094361242007-06-25T13:25:00.000-08:002007-06-25T13:25:00.000-08:00Wonderful post. I couldn't add one word to what y...Wonderful post. I couldn't add one word to what you said. Just givin' ya some comment support here.JAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272374108524693575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-39048243091607557242007-06-25T11:06:00.000-08:002007-06-25T11:06:00.000-08:00Thanks so much for the post, Michelle. I couldn't...Thanks so much for the post, Michelle. I couldn't agree more with your three things, and I love the direction you took with the post (this is the direction I was hoping for, but I didn't want to limit the GWP). I might also add to beauty, "virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy" ;)<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, I worry about instilling too great a love of beauty in my little boy, as that's not "manly," but I want him to have an appreciation for beauty in things like music and film and other arts (as opposed to, say, flowers and dresses...?).<BR/><BR/>I reiterate my offer to send you cookies, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-7741776198778628102007-06-25T08:18:00.000-08:002007-06-25T08:18:00.000-08:00Education, sacrifice and beauty. Definite things ...Education, sacrifice and beauty. Definite things we need to instill in our children. And with those values come gratitude, humility and hard work. These are all skills every human being should acquire. Great insights!<BR/><BR/>I hope you survive the next three years without your mom. I am sure it will be tough, but you are one strong woman!An Ordinary Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-31347319807149684142007-06-25T06:32:00.000-08:002007-06-25T06:32:00.000-08:00These are so true. To appreciate, yet not take for...These are so true. To appreciate, yet not take for granted, so much of our lives...to make it short, it's not easy.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-26689559188806342282007-06-25T05:58:00.000-08:002007-06-25T05:58:00.000-08:00Gratitude for those things being key.Well said Scr...Gratitude for those things being key.<BR/>Well said Scribbit! <BR/>Where in the world are Mom and Dad going? That's cool for them, but I know, hard for you.<BR/>Believe me, I get that!Jenn in Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356887577439040747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-10992721778097018552007-06-25T05:32:00.000-08:002007-06-25T05:32:00.000-08:00Parenting is such an enormous task, really quite s...Parenting is such an enormous task, really quite scary if you let yourself think too much about it, all the responsibility of actually shaping a person's values. <BR/><BR/>Since I am now PK (post-kids), I try not to think about it too much, all the things I should have done, or done differently. <BR/><BR/>Good luck to all you parents out there, don't overthink it, just do the best you can, and try to have a little fun along the way!<BR/><BR/>Love your post, Michelle, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us cyber junkies.<BR/><BR/>~susan<BR/><A HREF="http://patchworkreflections.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">~patchwork reflections</A><BR/><A HREF="http://miaj.wordpress.com" REL="nofollow">~memories in a jar</A>Susan Tidwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508914812621410413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-5751761528525028042007-06-25T05:26:00.000-08:002007-06-25T05:26:00.000-08:00Great post Michelle.Thanks!Great post Michelle.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!la bellina mamminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480564746644285382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-56227228315311008102007-06-25T05:13:00.000-08:002007-06-25T05:13:00.000-08:00All great things to have your children appreciate!...All great things to have your children appreciate! I am still learning about appreciation and how I want our children to view it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-8711486284862455542007-06-25T05:07:00.000-08:002007-06-25T05:07:00.000-08:00Ah, I think if you can instill those values, you h...Ah, I think if you can instill those values, you have gone a long way to clearing the path for every other virtue they will learn.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11748356409898753600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-90663283450351595702007-06-25T01:42:00.000-08:002007-06-25T01:42:00.000-08:00Those are three good things i wish i didn't overlo...Those are three good things i wish i didn't overlook now and again. Good choices.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645641129813500105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-3340500901821485182007-06-24T23:08:00.000-08:002007-06-24T23:08:00.000-08:00Well said.Are your parents doing missionary work s...Well said.<BR/>Are your parents doing missionary work somewhere?<BR/>I am sure you are going to do fine. You will appreciate them that much more when they come back.Heffalumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166154112206680302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-77158462556293353862007-06-24T23:02:00.000-08:002007-06-24T23:02:00.000-08:00So so true. We parents have a big job on our hands...So so true. We parents have a big job on our hands especially when grandparents move away. It's hard true, but I appreciate your blog post even more for having now attempting to cope with this new situation. It's like finding your identity as a parent/women all over again. Now our parents are our shadows and we feel like kids all over again, when that comfort zone has left us. With that said, I'm scared too by my impending move to the States and my fear to not have Ivry see his grandparents as soon as we would like, with my folks living in Israel and I think technology in this respect, is a great asset.<BR/><BR/>You be good. Sorry for the long post.<BR/><BR/>DoritDS Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182132574985722035noreply@blogger.com