Comments on: Assertiveness training

By: This Little Piggy

This Little Piggy — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:59:35 +0000

Sweetums tends to get a bit frustrated when someone can’t understand what she’s saying. Especially when they look at me to interpret. Sigh.

Her kitty understands perfectly. ;o)

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:58:01 +0000

I love your kitties and your children are made of awesome. I haven’t had the heart to get another cat since we lost ours in May, but I think the kids would love another one (might help keep the in-laws away too).

I find it so irritating when people make fun of those trying to organize their thoughts. I know someone whose child has those mental/verbal hiccups and I cringe when she gets impatient.

By: Shelia

Shelia — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:28:15 +0000

Your children are so lovely! And the cats, well, I’m such a cat lover! And that fat orange one is just the best if I’m allowed to have a favorite!

I so enjoy you!

By: kristina

kristina — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:09:58 +0000

Whoa! You will have to watch what you say, no?

By: Leanne

Leanne — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:57:20 +0000

Basically what lime said. I’ll also add that your children are beautiful, which I’m sure I’ve said many times, but I’m struck by it today for some reason. Patrick really wants a cat. With hubby absent I’ve said no, but he’s getting a fish and he can’t wait.

By: Bad mommy

Bad mommy — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:22:18 +0000

Oddly, my children never ask me if I love one of them better than another – they only want to know whether I love them better than the cat. To them, he’s the ultimate competition for my affections.

And yes, my huge orange male tabby is a superior specimen. A wonderful creature who is plusher than a bunny, standoffish but loyal, and comes when whistled up (or sits for his treats) just like a dog. What’s not to love? But I do love the children more. Most days.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:40:21 +0000

Yep – got one of those myself, a kid that has “trouble” talking, but everything he says is worth listening to!

By: lime

lime — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:30:29 +0000

you know, there are those who fill the air with their speech and say nothing. then there are those who are much more reticent but every utterance is pregnant with significance. good on him.

By: jess

jess — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:08:03 +0000

i love the photo of your beautiful babes .. those moments are so precious, so fleeting .. thanks for sharing, maddy .. as always, i leave with a smile

By: Velma

Velma — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:05:22 +0000

Amazing to hear our own words come back at us, huh?