Comments on: Nanny 911

By: Starsnrose

Starsnrose — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:10:00 +0000

Well, if it is any consolation my daughter has the same struggle with her three boys. The oldest and middle boy always look like they are about to fall out of their chairs (which they do on a regular basis). Neither can sit still for a second, but I think this just means they are perfectly healthy and normal kids. We are so blessed!!! Gender has nothing to do with this “issue”. Even the 19 month old can’t stay seated in his high chair. We strap that baby in tightly and he does everything he can to wiggle free! Just wait! The “issues” just get bigger….

By: nic

nic — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:24:00 +0000

oh jenn! i am SO right there with ya, hon. parenting sure does have its thorny moments (or sometimes days…ack!). hang in there, sweets.

By: Whitney :)

Whitney :) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:12:00 +0000

Yes, the sun will come out tomorrow … and this too shall pass … just keep holding your ground — you’re doing the RIGHT thing! The minute you let them think THEY are boss is the minute you lose authority You are an awesome mom … you love them to pieces, and they know it …

just hang in there!

xoxo,,
Whit

By: jaya pratheesh

jaya pratheesh — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:09:00 +0000

http://www.askmoxie.org/2008/12/send-helpmy-older-son-is-turning-7.html

i read this article last week.. while it does not help, it does bring a new perpective. be sure to read the comments too:)

and yes, the same thing is happening over at my house too!

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:23:00 +0000

Just a word of encouragement “This too shall pass”. You have such beautiful children! An experience with ear infections to share: Chiropractor! Look for one who specializes in children. My grandchildren go and if they do get an earache, it doesn’t last. They don’t use manipulation on children. My grandchildren love going and it works!

By: Lala

Lala — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:03:00 +0000

Hi Jenn!!! OH… those storyboards are FAB U LOUS!!! LOVE THEM!!!

Love your little rascals too )… I have found ANY ATTENTION… positive OR negative is acceptable for a child… they really can’t/won’t “see” the difference…

Watch the moon phase… *wink*

I’m here if you need an “adult” chat )

Love you friend! Lala )

By: Noelle

Noelle — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:20:00 +0000

I empathize with you, but also had to laugh. I’ve seen so much of the back of my daughter’s head lately at the the dinner table that I’m tempted to take a big black sharpie and draw a mouth on it…I’m sure it wouldn’t be any harder to feed that 2-D one than the real thing!

As for the snacks…I gave birth to the snack queen of the universe. I don’t have a single friend that ever packs snacks when we get together, because they all know I’ll be packing! lol

If you ever have a chance, stop by my blog, http://featheredbythemoonlight.blogspot.com/. I’m sure you can relate to my two most recent posts (”At the Library”, and “How Many Times”)

Glad to know we’re all not in this alone! And, P.S., is there no end to your creativity?!

By: The Wallace Family

The Wallace Family — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:32:00 +0000

ah yes. jenn, you could totally switch out the names and that would be a description of my daily life. so don’t sweat it. well, i know you will, because we moms always do. just stick to your guns and it will pay off. just in time for that cruise.
p.s. LOVE the storyboards…i’d love to see sam’s too. btw, get better soon little guy! aidan just got strep, can you believe it? can’t wait for spring…

By: Erika

Erika — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:22:00 +0000

Right there with ya sista!
Squirmy 7 yr old at table spills milk regularly while entertaining his siblings w/ his antics. Strong willed 4 yr old needs a snack or a movie (which we only watch on long trips over 1 hr)on way to or from preschool (similarly only 4 minutes away) and 1 1/2 yr old who is into EVERYTHING – climbing chairs, shelves, toys etc to get there – is having tubes this Thursday after 6 ear infections in just over a year (4 of those times he had double rounds of antibiotics since the first didn’t work)
I feel like I’m reading about my life sometimes when I read about yours (complete w/ travelling hubby) – only yours seems much prettier thanks to your rockin’ photography skills! I just keep telling myself that someday I’ll wish they were this little again. Sorry for the long post.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:34:00 +0000

Can I tell you that you are so not alone. I think Chase & A secretly talk to each other about how to make the biggest disturbance at the table. Maybe they compare notes or brainstorm new ways…
I'm thinking 6 is rough. I'm thinking the crisis nursery might be safer some days!

And your right about the character and the investment, but some days "AHHHHH!"