tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post1414695878739713124..comments2023-12-28T09:32:32.680-06:00Comments on Good Day, Regular People: Things Boys Need From Their MomsAlexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-9375422634599317272013-10-18T09:58:14.489-05:002013-10-18T09:58:14.489-05:00What a wonderful list! Thank you!What a wonderful list! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-81865819370556654352013-10-18T09:35:32.515-05:002013-10-18T09:35:32.515-05:00Oh, how I love this. Oh, how I love this. Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-863081443778923732013-10-11T11:00:56.035-05:002013-10-11T11:00:56.035-05:00Great, great, great advice. I'm sharing this ...Great, great, great advice. I'm sharing this everywhere. Not only is it important to hear that we should treat our children with respect and love, we also need encouragement and examples for what that looks like on the ground. Thanks Alexandra.Andrea Moweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610441014156049645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-17676709698147873262013-10-08T17:24:25.766-05:002013-10-08T17:24:25.766-05:00Why am I just now seeing this?? It's excellent...Why am I just now seeing this?? It's excellent. <br /><br />Bookmarked it.When I Blinkhttp://www.imissyouwheniblink.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-56244386345021458702013-10-08T13:05:32.187-05:002013-10-08T13:05:32.187-05:00I love him.I love him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-31558511395154597802013-10-07T11:00:37.380-05:002013-10-07T11:00:37.380-05:00Thank you, everyone... it means a lot, to have you...Thank you, everyone... it means a lot, to have your encouragement. I am far from perfect, but I work hard at being conscientious in letting the kids know, they matter in this world. xoAlexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-72693561507580857892013-09-30T13:56:09.841-05:002013-09-30T13:56:09.841-05:00Thank you for sharing these thoughts, lessons, wis...Thank you for sharing these thoughts, lessons, wisdom! My boys are 3 1/2 years, 23 months & 8 weeks old. So grateful to be their momma (loved your thoughts on being momma to all boys at the beginning of this post too!) Bookmarking this post to re-read as needed :)Momma Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244448968471114888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-59301105867453127602013-09-30T08:47:30.199-05:002013-09-30T08:47:30.199-05:00"Teach your boys to respect women and how to ..."Teach your boys to respect women and how to treat women", As the mother of three daughters I deeply appreciate this one. It's amazing to me what some boys are like these days. You're raising fine young men!Ms. Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15688062262144014969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-69374308403041436632013-09-29T20:22:32.093-05:002013-09-29T20:22:32.093-05:00"Let them know your expectations. Set the bar..."Let them know your expectations. Set the bar as one of value, perseverance, effort, and challenge. Share your stories of when you pushed beyond your comfort zone, and how you triumphed, or not. Let them know that it's in the push that we see the glory. And the glory, is in the effort." We're working on this one right now with our boy. <br /><br />I absolutely love this list. A giant, resounding yes from me. I needed to see this today. Love you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16993610522830649033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-246113079291047012013-09-28T16:59:11.086-05:002013-09-28T16:59:11.086-05:00i love you guys.i love you guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-79481080409751895502013-09-27T21:54:25.186-05:002013-09-27T21:54:25.186-05:00Whoa! As a mother of 2 of each gender, I'm bo...Whoa! As a mother of 2 of each gender, I'm bookmarking this page. Thank you. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615037785832601685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-20515944173009156742013-09-27T18:48:00.475-05:002013-09-27T18:48:00.475-05:00Aw, thank you so much everyone. Boys, near and dea...Aw, thank you so much everyone. Boys, near and dear to my heart. It comes down to this, asking your children what kind of people they want to be in this world. Thanks for your kindness. xoAlexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-32212551347620292002013-09-27T14:43:31.095-05:002013-09-27T14:43:31.095-05:00****Always always always and always, let them know...****Always always always and always, let them know how glad you are they were born****<br /><br />This must be shaded in deep, vivid YELLOW.<br /><br />I have 2 boys. I always always always tell them I LOVE love love them!<br /><br />Great Post. Xxmyinnerchick.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523772091083412278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-33013522765140412572013-09-27T09:45:57.823-05:002013-09-27T09:45:57.823-05:00This was Boom! Pow! Spot-on!
xoxoThis was Boom! Pow! Spot-on!<br />xoxoTKWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409505008377005185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-63782371313676038782013-09-27T09:11:25.294-05:002013-09-27T09:11:25.294-05:00Love this. So true and something I will strive to ...Love this. So true and something I will strive to remember as I raise my boys. Kim@Co-Pilot Momhttp://www.copilotmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-91796789464682093762013-09-27T08:22:36.417-05:002013-09-27T08:22:36.417-05:00My 12 year old is all of a sudden verging on 16. W...My 12 year old is all of a sudden verging on 16. Wha' happened?? I wish I could fly you out here for a little mom-coaching because I feel myself flailing a bit, wondering how to navigate these adolescent waters in such a way that my boy feels valued, loved, safe, honored....I'm all verklempt. What a lovely piece of writing. deborah quinnhttp://www.mannahattamamma.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-1465598777750688242013-09-27T05:43:30.295-05:002013-09-27T05:43:30.295-05:00I just spent the last few minutes whoring this pos...I just spent the last few minutes whoring this post out because it is fabulous. And if you don't send this one to blogher then I won't pretend that I'm eating this cupcake for you...I'll eat it for me.<br />I mean business sister.<br /><br />Love this so much and I cannot agree with you more. These are such important life lessons. We are not just moms. We are more than just love and the boo boo fixers and the maker of the cupcakes (see above)...we are shaping a future. It all starts at home. Their life starts at home. We need to nurture it so they can grow into wonderful adults. <br /><br />You're amazing my friend. Know that. And submit this to Blogher please. I'm frothing at the mouth thinking of that cupcake...I could eat it in your honour.Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-19234522869308040062013-09-27T02:27:55.713-05:002013-09-27T02:27:55.713-05:00I really agree with the part about respecting wome...I really agree with the part about respecting women! (especially when it comes to watching movies, etc... that show women as less than capable or inferior or needy) It was always the "taking a deep breath before reacting" that I struggled with. Still do.Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-58998205539116524202013-09-26T20:43:13.452-05:002013-09-26T20:43:13.452-05:00Did you know somehow that I needed to read this to...Did you know somehow that I needed to read this today? This week? This month? Thank you. xoAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174981423633745590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-23896953584898916712013-09-26T19:35:28.785-05:002013-09-26T19:35:28.785-05:00this should be must reading for parents...def boys...this should be must reading for parents...def boys need to hear things from their mothers...and that will go a long way in how they will treat their spouses one day...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-3589749129323132522013-09-26T18:56:27.794-05:002013-09-26T18:56:27.794-05:00Taking notes. I've done some of these, but not...Taking notes. I've done some of these, but not yet all. As I get into this tricky tween stage, keep the advice coming, please!Kerry Ann @Vinobaby's Voicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295304663766870450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-55725816167211668282013-09-26T17:32:27.707-05:002013-09-26T17:32:27.707-05:00Awesome tips and a touching post. I have two boys ...Awesome tips and a touching post. I have two boys and I will need to remember this advice!Nina Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05498476430955493398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-48609833340975846922013-09-26T16:53:37.851-05:002013-09-26T16:53:37.851-05:00So beautiful (and luckily "letting your child...So beautiful (and luckily "letting your children see you cry happy or sad tears" is on my list) Finally...finally, after reading this, I am ready to believe I might not be doing such a bad job afterall!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-50183815709729791872013-09-26T15:01:26.700-05:002013-09-26T15:01:26.700-05:00Thanks for writing all of this out, Alexandra. I a...Thanks for writing all of this out, Alexandra. I always look up to you as a veteran mom and as a fellow mom of boys. There were many good reminders in there for me, especially the final one. I criticize too much, following in my mother's footsteps. It was never my intention - in fact, I had wanted to do the opposite - but I in fact have done the opposite of the opposite...<br /><br />I also think that boys and men get a bad rap in our society. I want for our boys to not get stereotyped negatively, and to feel burdened by those stereotypes. Ceciliahttp://onlyoublog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991265338210422893.post-25079363122412417312013-09-26T14:54:32.518-05:002013-09-26T14:54:32.518-05:00This is a great GREAT list. There is so much I cou...This is a great GREAT list. There is so much I could gush about but I will just say: Yes. I love it.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03272418011408299181noreply@blogger.com