tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post6745045107138981461..comments2024-01-30T12:13:22.632-05:00Comments on Don Mills Diva: Driving with the brakes onDon Mills Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-12153810093036330942008-05-29T09:57:00.000-04:002008-05-29T09:57:00.000-04:00What goes around....Too cute.What goes around....<BR/><BR/>Too cute.Texashollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982077447405220888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-2329751345867606362008-05-28T18:55:00.000-04:002008-05-28T18:55:00.000-04:00Though the argument could be made that you will re...Though the argument could be made that you will retain the learning better through this process. Might cause you a headache once in a while, but you might feel more accomplished in the end.Jainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666481569069955190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-28923646092615076782008-05-28T17:21:00.000-04:002008-05-28T17:21:00.000-04:00But he's so cute doing it that way, isn't he?I'm a...But he's so cute doing it that way, isn't he?<BR/><BR/><BR/>I'm a stubborn one too - and am learning about the difficulties of parenting a stubborn child first hand now. Sorry, Mom!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769967354682232429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-69110016524526588662008-05-28T08:58:00.000-04:002008-05-28T08:58:00.000-04:00I have one just like that. Only her first response...I have one just like that. Only her first response is "I CAN'T!" Then she finally does it, and lo and behold, she CAN.<BR/><BR/>Just like her mama.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342425698876916791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-55144534122833848652008-05-27T20:53:00.000-04:002008-05-27T20:53:00.000-04:00Ohhhh yes. This was me as a child and me today. ...Ohhhh yes. This was me as a child and me today. He probably won't grow out of it. And he'll be just like you. And he'll probably hate you for it between 13 and 17, but there's no better way to be when you're up against the world. Strong. Independent. Confident. Good for him and GOOD FOR YOU :) Dead tomato plants and all...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-24074995469482997932008-05-27T14:13:00.000-04:002008-05-27T14:13:00.000-04:00Mercy! Makes me wonder what he's thinking while lo...Mercy! Makes me wonder what he's thinking while looking at the camera. Such cuteness - all part of his plan at taking over the world.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052498539654003254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-4103221344738720092008-05-27T13:05:00.000-04:002008-05-27T13:05:00.000-04:00You are killing me with cute! He is so adorable, ...You are killing me with cute! He is so adorable, and I can so relate the way the two of you learn!contemporary themeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810901901438064698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-44175683974476832242008-05-27T10:26:00.000-04:002008-05-27T10:26:00.000-04:00I think independence is a good thing... although h...I think independence is a good thing... although hard for moms sometimes. My Buddy is very independent, too.<BR/><BR/>He's a super-cutie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-44357340887456303942008-05-26T23:33:00.000-04:002008-05-26T23:33:00.000-04:00A blessing and a curse, huh? I love his hair by t...A blessing and a curse, huh? <BR/><BR/>I love his hair by the way. You've got one cute boy, even if he is stubborn like his mama! ; )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-26703586216107177952008-05-26T22:56:00.000-04:002008-05-26T22:56:00.000-04:00That pic is so darn cute.It's so painful realizing...That pic is so darn cute.<BR/><BR/>It's so painful realizing your own mistakes, especially when it's pointed out to your by your own kid. Live and learn I guess.Skiploveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108678447797063372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-22168301889472031182008-05-26T22:30:00.000-04:002008-05-26T22:30:00.000-04:00This is such a cute post. It seems to alternate b...This is such a cute post. It seems to alternate between being fun and being unnerving seeing my kids do things the way I do.Jennifer @ Fruit of My Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479983078312955832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-37158175220252627762008-05-26T20:10:00.000-04:002008-05-26T20:10:00.000-04:00Been there, planting the tomatoes soon. Some of u...Been there, planting the tomatoes soon. Some of us are just built that way.InTheFastLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691830067979224059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-43035086669442945472008-05-26T17:42:00.000-04:002008-05-26T17:42:00.000-04:00YOU ARE NOT RESPECTING THE WAY I LEARN.I am totall...YOU ARE NOT RESPECTING THE WAY I LEARN.<BR/><BR/>I am totally stealing this line. Brilliant!<BR/><BR/>HeidiFamily Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-58093507712033836472008-05-26T16:24:00.000-04:002008-05-26T16:24:00.000-04:00I like your story about the tomatoes. It hit home ...I like your story about the tomatoes. It hit home for me with many projects I attempt. My son is like that as well. He wants to do it his way. I think the life lessons are better learned when done on their own. Jen is right. Stakes are not too high yet at this age.<BR/>nice post. <BR/>great pictures<BR/>Thanks!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02250044610162724765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-31052304817664113182008-05-26T16:02:00.001-04:002008-05-26T16:02:00.001-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.McMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205694488371923701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-56185401331443740022008-05-26T16:02:00.000-04:002008-05-26T16:02:00.000-04:00Love this post! Reminds me of another McFamily I ...Love this post! Reminds me of another McFamily I know....heh heh!<BR/><BR/>Your son is adorable and has the best hair ever!McMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205694488371923701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-24943966473871869162008-05-26T15:21:00.000-04:002008-05-26T15:21:00.000-04:00Makes you cringe how much like us they can be....T...Makes you cringe how much like us they can be....<BR/><BR/>The foot dragging is the exact reason we got some Keens Newports for the kids. They are like sandals but have a rubber toe guard. No more torn up toes!tommiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744207550343647140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-791382554302910312008-05-26T13:37:00.000-04:002008-05-26T13:37:00.000-04:00yep.. the aple doesnt fall far from the tree. i am...yep.. the aple doesnt fall far from the tree. i am a bit hardheaded myself.. so i totally understand~*Jobthingy*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/12158643612577538800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-26298926970713732252008-05-26T12:59:00.000-04:002008-05-26T12:59:00.000-04:00He is a cute little guy! That's for sure! :)He is a cute little guy! That's for sure! :)Chelle Y.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04629452656021109729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-36431126181561774792008-05-26T11:23:00.000-04:002008-05-26T11:23:00.000-04:00I'm just like you. Frustrates my husband no end. R...I'm just like you. Frustrates my husband no end. <BR/><BR/>Re the trike, some kids find the more recumbent ones difficult. I know Nate did. We ended up getting one where the pedals are under his seat.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586323120994967027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-64466020748978548282008-05-26T11:04:00.000-04:002008-05-26T11:04:00.000-04:00Did the same thing with tomatoes. I am also bad at...Did the same thing with tomatoes. I am also bad at researching. Why didn't I try to read about it first? Guess we have to all learn in our own way.Indyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544675666827041726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-46603955430102723702008-05-26T10:11:00.000-04:002008-05-26T10:11:00.000-04:00Oh, Kelly! I just LOVE your posts!!! First off, th...Oh, Kelly! I just LOVE your posts!!! First off, that those are some darn cute photos of Graham! He is adorable!<BR/><BR/>I suppose that learning the hard way really makes a person learn from experience though! :) I couldn't imagine doing everything the way <I>my</I> Mama told me! How fun would that be? ;) <BR/><BR/>P.S. You had me laughing at the tomato planting story. I am much like you in the way that I don't listen to what Hubby tries to say even if he is trying to give me advice on doing something. He gets the same "Just let me know it on my own!!!" LOL!<BR/><BR/>Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-37793583789565185962008-05-26T07:22:00.000-04:002008-05-26T07:22:00.000-04:00He does have a look of sheer determination though....He does have a look of sheer determination though. Hopefully he'll learn before his toesies fall off!As Cape Cod Turnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047430228350114744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-55641170090296390272008-05-26T00:48:00.000-04:002008-05-26T00:48:00.000-04:00I don't think I can top what Backpacking Dad said....I don't think I can top what Backpacking Dad said.Tootsie Farklepantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336671002327112885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-91304640899778644272008-05-26T00:42:00.000-04:002008-05-26T00:42:00.000-04:00He is the sweetest, stubborn little one, isn't he...He is the sweetest, stubborn little one, isn't he? <BR/><BR/>I get that "go away Mama" a LOT these days too. But you have to admire that independence at such a young age ... it's a good thing, really it is ;)Karen MEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834425321020756655noreply@blogger.com