Comments on Coming Clean: Confessions of an Imperfect Parent: 5 Things To Know Before They Start Middle School

Although all this is great, but there is no cookie...

2011-04-22T18:32:20.296-04:00

Although all this is great, but there is no cookie cutter way bringing up your child. Anyone that has more than one child for sure knows that. My oldest was extremely smart, but did nothing to get the best grades and we tried everything. She didn't study or do homeworks, but was able to get a high 80 average through school plus got pregnant in 12th grade and had her second 13months after that (with the same guy). My youngest we can't get her to bed before 11pm because she has homework and studying to do and projects and has to have the best grade average she can get. Will not even let us help. She doesn't even want to think about guys right now. We do hardly any parenting except guidance. We sometimes have to threaten her to get her to put down the books not pick them up. It's all in the person and if they want to hear you. Thankfully my oldest is listening now. Better late than never.

OH NO!!! I'm not ready for this yet. Can I ma...

2011-04-20T18:00:59.007-04:00

OH NO!!! I'm not ready for this yet. Can I make my 6 year old repeat Kindergarten so that I can delay the process???

So true -- you'll learn to love your child in ...

2011-04-20T16:55:03.146-04:00

So true -- you'll learn to love your child in a whole new way. And it's awesome.

I loved this post, friend!

My three year old thinks everything is in stone to...

2011-04-20T06:18:39.183-04:00

My three year old thinks everything is in stone too.

This made me laugh and almost cry as it brought ba...

2011-04-20T02:32:29.726-04:00

This made me laugh and almost cry as it brought back memories for me.

http://theunexpectedlife2010.blogspot.com/2010/03/who-is-this-teenager-in-my-house-and.html

You are right on track for learning and growing right along with her.

It is all part of God's plan for our continual progress. (I did wonder sometimes....)

Keep doing what you are doing.
You are a wonderful, conscientious, loving (and humorous) mother!

Okay friend...now y'all are entering high scho...

2011-04-19T23:51:50.964-04:00

Okay friend...now y'all are entering high school - please FEEL FREE TO USE ME IF YOU NEED TO! I am sending one to college so there is a whole new set of rules in HS.

Thanks for the middle school reminder. I am sending a boy there next year so I am wondering how it will change. :) Will keep you posted!

Well, if Molly's driving ability is a good as ...

2011-04-19T21:41:43.662-04:00

Well, if Molly's driving ability is a good as her fashion expertise, you won't have anything to worry about.

Right?

Hope to talk to you soon!

Sweet dreams.

I'm really not looking forward to the middle s...

2011-04-19T19:57:12.307-04:00

I'm really not looking forward to the middle school years! I did love teaching it, though. B/c the kids were fun...but I got to send them home at the end of the day.

Ha that is such an awesome list! I remember all to...

2011-04-19T18:49:16.954-04:00

Ha that is such an awesome list! I remember all too well one of my sons, who played the violin for five years, all of a sudden he was too cool for it and was rather embarrassed to carry it from the car into the school where the concert took place.

He had me carry it for him!

It wasn't long before he gave it up all together.

Hang in there, I'm here to tell you after they graduate and go to college the alien leaves their bodies they return to you the same lovely child you remember.

Had I known this bit of information a head of time I would have sent my children to college at the sweet age of 14!

This is not that far in my past, and I was shaking...

2011-04-19T17:37:38.481-04:00

This is not that far in my past, and I was shaking my head in agreement to your every point. The good news is that they come back to you and eventually think you're not so bad after all. :)

This is such a sweet list, especially after listen...

2011-04-19T16:56:52.210-04:00

This is such a sweet list, especially after listening to your voice "in person" a few weeks ago to hear more about this season! Loved the last part. A little jab there... "they'll be driving soon." lol! Love you, girl. Praying for your new adventure!