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Re: writing chapter three | life + times of a family.: Full Circle

MiscellaneousKate — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:42:15 -0000

You said all these important things, but I am too distracted by how much she is looking like you, especially in that last picture!

Re: Awesomeness Abounds | musingsofmoro: "99.9% of the violence is being...

MiscellaneousKate — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:14:31 -0000

I think this is great, but I don't think creating a "yes" environment is inconsistent with teaching boundaries and, in particular, respect for other people's bodies. For us, saying yes as much as possible when it doesn't matter allows us to preserve the power of no when it does matter, and one of the big "no" occasions is "no touching people and animals in a way that they do not want to be touched". I certainly don't disagree with your approach; I don't think it will stunt your lovely boy, I think it is likely to be effective, and I fully respect it. But I don't think the alternative, properly and consistently executed, is inconsistent with the overall goals we have as parents.

Re: writing chapter three | life & times of a family.: Babywearing + 2 Year Old

MiscellaneousKate — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 16:17:13 -0000

I'm a little jealous!! T loves being carried ("have a carry? Mummy UP") but doesn't accept the carrier, and definitely doesn't accept the carrier-while-doing-chores! He is definitely a physical wee boy and loves snuggly play, being carried and big bedtime cuddles.

I love the mini beco- sooooo cute!

Re: writing chapter three | life & times of a family.: Independent Play

MiscellaneousKate — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:41:29 -0000

Toby was a fairly high needs baby/early toddler but has got a lot more independent as he approaches 2, and probably meets roughly the 2 x 15 minute sort of independent play sessions (but generally in the same room as me/us). It has happened really organically, but basically, I guess I tried to leave him to his own devices if I was doing some chores or whatever (we have a play area set up just outside our open plan kitchen), and only "entertained" him if he needed it. This was kinda essential as he was an atrocious napper for some time!
He has reached that stage of really "playing" with toys (typical toddler imaginative play), which has helped. Also, I think his improved language has helped me to step back- if I can hear his little narrations I am less inclined to butt in!

Re: (never home)maker, baby!: 15 Weeks and Counting . . .

MiscellaneousKate — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:52:53 -0000

SOO with you on "what to expect"! We're TTC, but I started off by reading "what to expect before..." and it basically filled me with fear!

Re: http://katiepiebabytime.tumblr.com/post/6244450626

MiscellaneousKate — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:54:07 -0000

I just wish I had more for it!

Re: http://www.ohhappymiracle.com/post/5963650711

MiscellaneousKate — Sun, 29 May 2011 15:09:29 -0000

Oh, she's just beautiful! What a lovely little face she has. Congratulations all of you!

Re: For What It’s Worth…

MiscellaneousKate — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:15:08 -0000

That's how I've been feeling for most of the past 5 or so years- and I appear to have it all under control, with husband, house etc. Limbo SUCKS, and I agree with the votes for jumping. It might not work, but it MIGHT, and when you're 26 (and pretty much any other age too...) it's always worth the risk!

Re: What’s that? Oh, just the sound of my heart breaking.

MiscellaneousKate — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:16:30 -0000

I would do it, unless you REALLY can't afford it.

Re: i believe i can fly

MiscellaneousKate — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:07:34 -0000

Woohoo!! I loved doing my marathons (and may do more...one day!)

Re: Things that Rock and / or Roll slash I Love.

MiscellaneousKate — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:56:28 -0000

Nice work getting the student debt down!

Re: OMFG!!

MiscellaneousKate — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:53:23 -0000

Nice work! Congratulations :)

Re: One Twenty Five - Good morning all and what a great morning it is on...

MiscellaneousKate — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:06:34 -0000

Good luck!!!

Re: One Twenty Five - This photo is all types of awesome. Where to...

MiscellaneousKate — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:43:14 -0000

That is AWESOME!

Re: One Hundred and Sixty F*cking Five.

MiscellaneousKate — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:41:57 -0000

The key is to find a way of making the sacrifice not feel like sacrifice. Or make it "eat well 85% of the time" and still live your life. You will never be happy AND thin if life's about weight loss, sweat and sacrifice. It needs to be about yummy healthy food, exciting, enjoyable activity, and moderate indulgence.

(I'm giving this advice, but I'm very much still learning to follow it myself)

Re: So that just happened...

MiscellaneousKate — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:33:32 -0000

That is fucking bullshit dude! I am so sorry, and so utterly flabberghasted. Speechless.

Re: Not to brag, but...

MiscellaneousKate — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:23:25 -0000

Agreed- this has been one of my favourite tips for ages!

Re: Just Be You, The Most Awesome You Ever

MiscellaneousKate — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:07:55 -0000

Perfect timing, wonderful post. Thank You!

Re: One Twenty Five - Remember this post? Umm ya… so apparently TIMES...

MiscellaneousKate — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:32:27 -0000

Exciting! Can't wait to hear how it goes!

Re: One Twenty Five - I want to be skinny, I want to be loved, I want to...

MiscellaneousKate — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:19:08 -0000

I partly agree with you, E, but self-esteem isn't quite so easy to change. My early skinny days were some of the worst of my life. Sure- I was skinny, but I was obsessed with staying that way, I was depressed, and I struggled constantly with the fact that I wasn't popular all of a sudden- and that guys STILL sometimes liked my friends (bigger/smaller/blonder/whatever) better than they liked me. It's taken me another 5 years, regaining 10 or so pounds, two marathons, 8 half marathons, a half ironman and a wedding to actually start figuring out that my self esteem has to be about mySELF, not about my achievements, or my husband, or my weight.

Having said all that- being not fat is awesome, and I hope to be back there one day!

Re: One Twenty Five - Smile Friday. Please ignore yet another...

MiscellaneousKate — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:04:00 -0000

You look WOW :)