tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post7280767625551411805..comments2023-10-18T07:31:30.543-07:00Comments on Midwest Moms: Avoiding The Blame GameMidwest Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10095161837187839812noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-2982122836769064582008-10-09T19:21:00.000-07:002008-10-09T19:21:00.000-07:00Great post. Resonates with me ;)Great post. Resonates with me ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-68888970736680993782008-10-09T16:15:00.000-07:002008-10-09T16:15:00.000-07:00My name is Mom, and I am a blamer. That's a classi...My name is Mom, and I am a blamer. That's a classic line. I usually reserve all blame for myself, no matter who or what is truly at fault, which is no healthier than blaming inanimate objects or innocent children. No wait. That's wrong. I usually reserve MOST of the blame for myself and save the rest for the government. My bad.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702133587034630956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-78745020539663882802008-10-07T07:35:00.000-07:002008-10-07T07:35:00.000-07:00Kudos to you, Laurie, for setting aside your ego -...Kudos to you, Laurie, for setting aside your ego - and the very human desire to be right in all circumstances - and putting your kids first.<BR/><BR/>As a mom of two grown children, I know that this is not always easy. In fact, it takes discipline, enormous love, and courage. But it's good to know that even when we stumble badly, "having a level of honesty with our kids will carry us forward as they get older, and ultimately build a good foundation for our relationship(s) in the future."<BR/><BR/><BR/>Wonderful post!Maureen Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12575825605911662634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-37896532538536750502008-10-07T06:47:00.000-07:002008-10-07T06:47:00.000-07:00Laurie -- There's not much to admire; I find those...Laurie -- There's not much to admire; I find those blaming moments so embarassing, really. (Besides, I need the rake!)<BR/><BR/>Papercages -- Thank you for your kind words. They are especially nice coming from such a cute girl in pigtails.<BR/><BR/>Rob -- Welcome to the blog! I hope you come back again. :)<BR/><BR/>Farrah -- Don't feel bad; we all do it. I try to admit my mistakes to my children by saying, "That was wrong of me to say that. It wasn't your fault." I like having a level of honesty with my kids that will carry us forward as they get older. I hope it will build a good foundation for our relationship in the future. We'll see. :)Midwest Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10095161837187839812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-17452370018149307762008-10-06T08:48:00.000-07:002008-10-06T08:48:00.000-07:00Good for you for trying to teach your child this. ...Good for you for trying to teach your child this. And sadly this morning, I blamed my 2 year old for "making me knock coffee all over the place" when I should have not had the mug near my computer stuff in the first place!!<BR/><BR/>Farrah from...<BR/>www.wifeandmomof3.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-7045164810856709682008-10-04T21:31:00.000-07:002008-10-04T21:31:00.000-07:00You have a wonderful instinct and it is refreshing...You have a wonderful instinct and it is refreshing to see a parent willing to put so much of themselves into really, REALLY, raising their children. I wish you much success!<BR/><BR/>Rob JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-20241895077796394262008-10-04T19:20:00.000-07:002008-10-04T19:20:00.000-07:00Nice to know there are moms that care so deeply ab...Nice to know there are moms that care so deeply about parenting. There are far too few that do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584545306338199398.post-70056885338600709842008-10-03T14:58:00.000-07:002008-10-03T14:58:00.000-07:00I admire your ability to think outside of your exp...I admire your ability to think outside of your experiences and use them as learning opportunities. If it were me three days later and I would still be blaming the rake and nagging Bob to level the yard out or something. <BR/><BR/>I will be looking forward to your opinions on the bail out commission but I understand that’s another blog, another time.. <BR/><BR/>As always thanks for a great post!<BR/>laurieNews From Our Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04086025989606702333noreply@blogger.com