tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post7714853701346100126..comments2023-10-30T04:40:49.109-05:00Comments on be yourself...everyone else is taken: twisty turned and a few cobwebs...bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-30689871590115465592009-07-07T12:17:05.424-05:002009-07-07T12:17:05.424-05:00Hang in there with "the kid." We've ...Hang in there with "the kid." We've been through that, too -- twice, but once far more challenging than the other. It's surprisingly sunny on the other end -- but it took getting out of high school, getting away and coming home to for him to realize it (and for us to be able to enjoy him again!) This, too, will pass. Just keep saying that and loving him.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-8755186685108460682009-07-06T16:19:01.423-05:002009-07-06T16:19:01.423-05:00I know just what you are talking about. With all ...I know just what you are talking about. With all the trouble my son and us have lately, we just make a new start every week. He seems to fail every week in some way, but we still start out the next week as a clean slate hoping that one day he will stand tall and succeed. We are thankful when there is success for just one day out of the week. <br /><br />Teens must be here to test us out and see if we really know the meaning of "unconditional" love.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565804884324712831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-7647962365181686792009-07-06T06:54:26.947-05:002009-07-06T06:54:26.947-05:00Unfortuantely it's a kids job to guilt parents...Unfortuantely it's a kids job to guilt parents into action :-( <br /><br />that sounds awful I know and I hope things fall into a better space for you soon.<br /><br />take care<br />Ribbonxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600470311819511684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-24628291681933934482009-07-06T06:41:27.273-05:002009-07-06T06:41:27.273-05:00as i haed in with two teens the phrase "just ...as i haed in with two teens the phrase "just breathe" means a lot to me...hang in there! ktAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-70294016266182220692009-07-06T05:56:40.190-05:002009-07-06T05:56:40.190-05:00Hi Beth,
Why not give your darling son a bop on t...Hi Beth,<br /><br />Why not give your darling son a bop on the nose??!!<br /><br />That could be your new theme - boxing tactics!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-8997936496852121152009-07-06T05:32:41.778-05:002009-07-06T05:32:41.778-05:00I don't know what to say, except that I'm ...I don't know what to say, except that I'm a year or two ahead of you with my son and it looks like we made it. I'm trying to remember what I would have wanted to hear in the soul-sucking thick of it and I don't think there were words to make it better--stay calm and consistent and trust yourself. Hugs to you.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604780070187163751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-28716803740169028322009-07-06T01:07:38.769-05:002009-07-06T01:07:38.769-05:00No ideas on the theme. As to the other? Well, I ...No ideas on the theme. As to the other? Well, I know you, Beth. By the time you read this, you'll already be back in the game, suited up and ready to go.Relyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-45338615801791070392009-07-05T19:57:02.563-05:002009-07-05T19:57:02.563-05:00You know what, our son is half way to 10 yrs. old ...You know what, our son is half way to 10 yrs. old and has recently begun testing our nerves when he doesn't get his way. And he's only 9 and a half! I don't want to imagine the teen years!?! But hang in there. Not all teenagers are terrible. And, often, they grow out of it as I'm sure you know. The key is to remain calm and level headed. I hope you are well and keeping your chin up. :)~h~https://www.blogger.com/profile/05341133302838419536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-24882383772816219062009-07-05T19:44:53.440-05:002009-07-05T19:44:53.440-05:00Beth, you play the game better than most of us. M...Beth, you play the game better than most of us. Matter of fact, you are the GAME-MASTER. However, I do find my heart patting your heart, saying: "there, there..., this too shall pass." It's hard having perfect children when they discover their voice and want to test it. I discovered that this year with Ali; I am still reeling, rocking and recovering. Love you, shell xoxoxoxoxoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-14922718319364315472009-07-05T18:57:50.262-05:002009-07-05T18:57:50.262-05:00wouldn't you like to just be able to holler - ...wouldn't you like to just be able to holler - "three strikes ~ you're out" and they'd go sit on the bench and think about how they're gonna do better next time. *sigh*<br />our fourth of july story:<br />10:30 pm ~ at the lake<br />Brad: Have you seen Ryan and Eli?<br />Me: Um. Are they in the bedroom?<br />Brad: (upon returning) They're nowhere to be found.<br />11:00 pm <br />Brad: I'm going to drive around to look for them.<br />Me: Where the hell could they have gone? (and some other cursing)<br />12:10<br />Me ~ standing on porch peering into the darkness<br />Brad: I can't find them. I'll drive down to the beach.<br />12:30 <br />A voice from the darkness: Hi, Mom.<br />Me: Eli, go inside, I need to talk to Ryan. Where have you been?<br />Ryan: We decided to try to walk to the North Dock, since you wouldn't let us go. We got to the highway (an unlit, rural highway ~ speed limit 65) and decided we wouldn't make it and came home, but got lost.<br />Me:(looking at his feet ~ he's wearing FLIP FLOPS!)What part of no did you not understand?<br /><br />{end of the bottom of the 4th - no runs scored on either side}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-17024038782627656852009-07-05T15:24:04.933-05:002009-07-05T15:24:04.933-05:00beth I am on the same "team " as you...t...beth I am on the same "team " as you...the teenage innings are rough ones for sure...you can handle it no doubtELKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935251214683485912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-74174712266777525602009-07-05T14:18:33.099-05:002009-07-05T14:18:33.099-05:00I've totally been there - it was exhausting. ...I've totally been there - it was exhausting. They do grow both in skill and wisdom - yay for adulthood!Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476814211173076515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-47591341426831638562009-07-05T11:43:22.886-05:002009-07-05T11:43:22.886-05:00Beth I am sorry for your battles rght now...you wi...Beth I am sorry for your battles rght now...you will overcome...It is frustrating and remember the older the kids get the smarter they will realize their parents are, it always makes my day coming to see your photos. You have a great eye and I am sure you do with your son too. Be strong, take care, cinnerCindy https://www.blogger.com/profile/03552572705763406197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-15952773668034018962009-07-05T11:42:10.289-05:002009-07-05T11:42:10.289-05:00well, a wise person told me that you can't hit...well, a wise person told me that you can't hit a homerun with your foot on homebase - so keep swinging and catching (did you know babe ruth strike out as often as he hit a homerun?). children are never easy (i'm assured that by many friends). one woman told me to shake hands with your child at 13 and tell them you will be friends again around 22. <br /><br />wish i could hug you right now.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851293154388793520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-58965269089701105832009-07-05T10:29:28.194-05:002009-07-05T10:29:28.194-05:00Keep the love and support around you as much as yo...Keep the love and support around you as much as you can...you are already doing the best job you can, I think, examining things, taking a step back when you have too, venting your frustrations to others who care, and gearing yourself up to face the battle for another day...does suck that it has to be a battle, doesn't it ?<br />You are a good mother, beth , you are there !Kim Mailhothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849980369873306402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-81780249064133439322009-07-05T09:34:10.162-05:002009-07-05T09:34:10.162-05:00Umm, yeah, I get this. For some reason, I really r...Umm, yeah, I get this. For some reason, I really really get this. Perhaps because I'd really like to like my step-daughter and not just 'love' her because she is an important part of My Beloved.<br /><br />I'd like to admire her. I'd like to like her as a woman, a friend. And, I don't. Can't. She makes it too hard and lives her life counter to everything I hold sacrosanct. So, I get this...<br /><br />And, DAMN, I wish we could sit together in the summer afternoon and share war stories...hold each other's hand. Sigh a lot... Have a few drinks. And toast to us being willing to go back in for another round in the ring.<br /><br />I have an idea...why don't you use this site as a means of showing us how your photography relates to the world and so, us.<br /><br />Use the new one to show how your images relate to your life and how you're pesonally feeling about it, things, you, a more intimate view, perhaps? Another view of this woman that some of us are beginning to love as much as we love say, Audrey Hepburn???<br /><br />I love you in your trials to be the right voice of reason for your son who doesn't get it right now.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10972581158834240144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-37578894833623697932009-07-05T09:21:01.987-05:002009-07-05T09:21:01.987-05:00i'm so sorry, dear.
i can not begin to unders...i'm so sorry, dear.<br /><br />i can not begin to understand, as i do not have children. but know that i am in the stands watching and rooting for you! you will win the series! i know it!<br /><br />hugs.<br />g.georgia b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15482885077943093475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-89406687668200187422009-07-05T09:14:59.950-05:002009-07-05T09:14:59.950-05:00i have absolutely no doubt that you are already ru...i have absolutely no doubt that you are already running half round the pitch going in for a home run. keep going. from the sideline i am cheering and the scoreboard looks fantastic and completely in your favour.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17957834646085933322noreply@blogger.com