tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post6975699719516652955..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: It Ain't EasyAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-2360228986886929952009-03-31T22:17:00.000-07:002009-03-31T22:17:00.000-07:00Sadly, I have no new information for you. For now...Sadly, I have no new information for you. For now I have decided that love, support, faith, and discipline are the best weapons in my arsenal. Clearly you already know--and are using--all of those. If I could figure out the best ways to parent each of my children then my life would be guilt-free. <BR/><BR/>I agree with a comment made by another mom, sometimes the things our children deal with/put us through are to teach us and can be more painful for us than them. I am confident that if your not-so-easy child needs a more structured intervention you will know the appropriate action to take.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002333463159375758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-42125483914471394972009-03-31T09:35:00.000-07:002009-03-31T09:35:00.000-07:00No advice, but just know that by being this insigh...No advice, but just know that by being this insightful and thinking things through the way you do, you're being the best parent possible : )<BR/><BR/>I have two kids who are grown up now. They were NOT EASY at all. And they've had their struggles to deal with, but are at heart both good human beings. My youngest is THE EASIEST CHILD EVER at age 10, which probably means she will turn us gray in her teen years.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09332633230214817022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-17978245660287722212009-03-29T20:13:00.000-07:002009-03-29T20:13:00.000-07:00I can relate to this post. I have one that is, in ...I can relate to this post. I have one that is, in fact, easy and another that is far from - where every day is a tug of war.<BR/><BR/>Here's what I've been thinking about. The things that are making me crazy right now will probably serve her very well as an adult. And the other thing....is that there is a reason that I am her mom. There is a reason that she's mine. You are the perfect parent for your not so easy kid. :)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-54357893681430559822009-03-28T19:33:00.000-07:002009-03-28T19:33:00.000-07:00I don't know, but I love that you ask all these qu...I don't know, but I love that you ask all these questions and strive so hard to be the mom he needs. That's not easy either.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-75422509938727336372009-03-28T10:36:00.000-07:002009-03-28T10:36:00.000-07:00I know these feelings. I have four wonderful chil...I know these feelings. I have four wonderful children but they aren't all easy - at least not all of the time. And one is much harder than the others. It is a daily struggle to parent well.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-47509315599693691792009-03-27T21:43:00.000-07:002009-03-27T21:43:00.000-07:00No one can answer all the questions, and I think w...No one can answer all the questions, and I think we have to take it one day, one hour and one minute at a time.<BR/><BR/>Imagine how our Heavenly Father feels about us. It can't be easy.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there.Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305357810894657905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-45372565689092461052009-03-27T18:17:00.000-07:002009-03-27T18:17:00.000-07:00Your post title says it all. It is not easy at al...Your post title says it all. It is not easy at all. With my four year-old, I see that he is not like most kids. He prefers not to be in the spotlight. It is so hard to watch your child and not step in with "the fix" (even if sometimes we're not so sure what that perfect fix would be). I don't know what the answer is for your situation (or if there is just one), but I know that if you're searching for it, then you are trying your best.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760240394306239399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-12331902452840690232009-03-27T06:45:00.000-07:002009-03-27T06:45:00.000-07:00Your best blog ever!My children are a little bit o...Your best blog ever!<BR/>My children are a little bit older... so I have had a little head start on pondering these questions. <BR/>But this is as far as I have gotten..... <BR/>God expects parenting to be as much of a learning and growing experience for us as it is for our children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-29363686876179864612009-03-27T05:29:00.000-07:002009-03-27T05:29:00.000-07:00I wish I had an answer or even a little advice for...I wish I had an answer or even a little advice for you, but I don't. I wasn't an easy child, at all. My report cards were similar to yours - great grades, but 'talks too much' and 'passes too many notes' etc...My husband was an easy child - always wanting to please. I was born rebellious, and only in my twenties (GOD BLESS my parents) did I calm down and join the world instead of fighting against it...My child is only seven months old and I wonder what type of temperament she'll have. I pray I can handle her if she's anything like I was. I wish I had some words of wisdom for you, but I don't. I am sure that you're a great parent, and will provide whatever your child needs, whether that be more guidance or freer reins. Hope you have a good weekend - as incident free as possible!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615149112130152767noreply@blogger.com