tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post4603392840900043825..comments2024-03-28T02:42:35.984-05:00Comments on Buttons and Butterflies: Garbage In = Garbage OutHeidi Grohshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00037618884442987553noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-50138312767613489302012-02-16T15:52:48.408-06:002012-02-16T15:52:48.408-06:00Oh, excellent post! It takes so much to admit thi...Oh, excellent post! It takes so much to admit this and even more to make changes. Congratulations! My kids are completely media free and they are so fine. They are beyond fine.Rachel at Stitched in Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187626491695441387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-89941478610990347422012-02-12T13:25:25.882-06:002012-02-12T13:25:25.882-06:00It is so much easier to give them their way. More...It is so much easier to give them their way. More sewing time for me instead of driving me crazy, right!<br /><br />And we realize it will take us much longer to do tasks, which can be frustrating, but we are doing our best to be patient. They can't learn if we always take over!Heidi Grohshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037618884442987553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-59473034867566645362012-02-12T13:24:18.164-06:002012-02-12T13:24:18.164-06:00Thanks Jean! It really means a lot to us that so ...Thanks Jean! It really means a lot to us that so many are supporting us...our friends have been coming up to us, cheering us on!!!Heidi Grohshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037618884442987553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-84400285496782158332012-02-12T13:23:42.826-06:002012-02-12T13:23:42.826-06:00Participate is our key word!!!Participate is our key word!!!Heidi Grohshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037618884442987553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-68770358474734243502012-02-12T13:23:23.601-06:002012-02-12T13:23:23.601-06:00They can't see past the "i" that the...They can't see past the "i" that they don't realize there are we, we, we or them, them, them!Heidi Grohshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037618884442987553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-89798452072299570482012-02-12T13:22:53.773-06:002012-02-12T13:22:53.773-06:00Thanks Brandi!!!Thanks Brandi!!!Heidi Grohshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037618884442987553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-9356991605386981212012-02-12T13:22:40.753-06:002012-02-12T13:22:40.753-06:00Even if they don't, I know that I tried my bes...Even if they don't, I know that I tried my best!!!!Heidi Grohshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037618884442987553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-65188630429785886932012-02-12T13:22:15.985-06:002012-02-12T13:22:15.985-06:00That is the part that is the "scariest" ...That is the part that is the "scariest" to us. We need to teach him practical things in life!!! <br /><br /> And YES! The "i's" won't have it at all!!! They aren't always going to be able to do EVERY SINGLE thing by a click of a button!!Heidi Grohshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00037618884442987553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-38712212052123918552012-02-10T22:06:19.971-06:002012-02-10T22:06:19.971-06:00I applaud your wisdom and so will your future daug...I applaud your wisdom and so will your future daughter-in-laws! Good Luck!CindyC.wannabequilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182912495364121972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-63683751188600842362012-02-10T21:26:41.812-06:002012-02-10T21:26:41.812-06:00You hit the nail on the head with this post! Just ...You hit the nail on the head with this post! Just the statement alone that your oldest will be 18 in three years shocked a major jolt of sense in me...I, too, must employ my "assistants" in all of those mundane, but necessary, chores of life. In this case, "The 'I's won't have it" at the rate they are going. WOW! Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-32322108976073955802012-02-10T14:28:03.454-06:002012-02-10T14:28:03.454-06:00I too am guilty of this. I would let my little guy...I too am guilty of this. I would let my little guy sit with his dad and uncle while playing games on the comp. These games were not very violent but I think a little too much for him so he has been banned from gaming with them. he got a leappad from santa and it stays next to my laptop and he only gets it when mom or dad say so. It all came to a head for us when I went to put him to bed one night around 7:30 and he had a total meltdown because he wanted to stay up and watch dad and uncle play the game. that is when we realized ok this is not ok and we took steps to correct it. I am sure we are all guilty of it in some shape or form it is great that we notice that there is a problem. Oh and you don't have to worry about checking out the page...I hadn't read this when I sent you that email. I am all for family time over internet time.:)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09867948148993066214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-4353669059113813942012-02-10T12:38:01.201-06:002012-02-10T12:38:01.201-06:00Love this post! Wish I could do the same with my ...Love this post! Wish I could do the same with my family. It is the DS game in this family. I do have them restricted to only playing on weekends though. Tv our problem, but I would have a tough time getting the husband on board. Oh well...and then there is my addiction to the computer. Hehe. Good for you and your husband being on the same page!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177097082065012951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-27923273101728210912012-02-10T11:30:15.805-06:002012-02-10T11:30:15.805-06:00I, too, need that sewing machine.
I so support you...I, too, need that sewing machine.<br />I so support you in this decision. Our kids are still fairly young, but the media desires are definitely there! We have rules, but sometimes its more hard for me to keep them than the kids. Hang in there, it will be worth it! Oh, and I love what you said about having the kids Participate, not just Watch in activities.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087372950527979136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-81539776708034737022012-02-10T11:22:39.911-06:002012-02-10T11:22:39.911-06:00Love this! It is so true about the "me me me&...Love this! It is so true about the "me me me" thing too.Kara Masinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532607975058218460.post-34343028400067304942012-02-10T10:49:26.573-06:002012-02-10T10:49:26.573-06:00I just love this post!I just love this post!Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293618399788920270noreply@blogger.com