tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post8733087569418864423..comments2023-09-20T08:20:21.213-04:00Comments on NBR's Spot: My Girls and Jonathon!!!!!tweetey30http://www.blogger.com/profile/04780963604845788306noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-74689998329774169512007-11-02T09:34:00.000-05:002007-11-02T09:34:00.000-05:00Candy I let the girls play dress up all the time.I...Candy I let the girls play dress up all the time.I havent bought them anything special yet from our cheap places. When I was a kid I had loads of old Prom Dresses I would dress up in and prance around the house.<BR/><BR/>Cynnie I wish I could kick him to the curb but I dont have another sitter for Nov. 7th when Jeff takes me out if there are still tickets to this show he wants to take me too.tweetey30https://www.blogger.com/profile/04780963604845788306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-55053617248633057852007-11-01T18:48:00.000-05:002007-11-01T18:48:00.000-05:00I LOVE halloween..but really ..it won't kill your ...I LOVE halloween..<BR/>but really ..<BR/>it won't kill your kids not to do it ..<BR/>stick to what you believe and let your moms words roll off your back..<BR/><BR/>I personally think you need to kick Jon to the curb..<BR/><BR/>no telling what else he's gonna get the girls to do.Cynniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05796562985485272298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-60975932850218619532007-11-01T18:27:00.000-05:002007-11-01T18:27:00.000-05:00I have heard of lots of families that don't do eit...I have heard of lots of families that don't do either Halloween or trick or treat.<BR/><BR/>I don't think children should go up to houses by themselves...I thinka Halloween party is a fun idea.<BR/><BR/>But Halloween actually, trick or treat is a mostly American and Canadian activity.<BR/><BR/>I thinkTshsmom made some great points...have a party at home with the kids, drawing carving a pumpkin...a harvest party maybe.<BR/><BR/>I also realize for some societies, Halloween is sacriligious and offensive...that dressing up as ghosts or "evil" is offensive...and for others they are afraid to teach their children to take candy from strangers.<BR/><BR/>Every family is different and I think it's very good of you to respect your husbands opinion on this particular matter. There may be an issue which is not negotiable for you one day and hopefully he will stand behind your opinion.<BR/><BR/>I am really surprised that your mother only now realized you don't do trick or treat...she sounds a little out of touch, and I feel it was inappropriate for her to try to step between you and your husbands decision. Make sure she understands you are respecting your husbands perspective on this activity.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile...what I do think is valuable about Halloween is the opprtunity for children to play dress up. Many cultures and families do not encourage costumes and imagination for their kids...except at Halloween. I think children should have a box with costumes for themt o play at being all kinds of people and use their imagination to explore character. I thin this helps them use their imagination, is fun, and allows them ultimately to extend their skills to empathy through acting imagination.<BR/><BR/>Hey hope your mom chills out...<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/>CandyCandy Minxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350752657678863378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-63001351091819472112007-11-01T15:44:00.000-05:002007-11-01T15:44:00.000-05:00Kitem I know. I just hate when she starts compari...Kitem I know. I just hate when she starts comparing me with other mothers she knows my age. You are right so what.tweetey30https://www.blogger.com/profile/04780963604845788306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-62322764514864593052007-11-01T15:30:00.000-05:002007-11-01T15:30:00.000-05:00lol, it's all right, you're a big girl, you know w...lol, it's all right, you're a big girl, you know what you do and why, so what?<BR/>In France there is almost no Halloween, a few children are out, during day time, no one less than 10 years old, and parents accompany them.by Daniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07567237693396049018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-66918011703226736382007-11-01T10:03:00.000-05:002007-11-01T10:03:00.000-05:00Zombie it was a Holiday I looked forward to as a c...Zombie it was a Holiday I looked forward to as a child but now as the adult I am leary of it. <BR/><BR/>Jeannie I know but after what my mom said yesterday it just gets to me. Just because everything was handed to her on a platter she expects me to do the same with my girls.<BR/><BR/>Tshsmom I have to admit we didnt have the money to make anything last night so we just spent some time together. They loved it.<BR/><BR/>Monica I am glad my girls tell me and Jeff almost everything too. We have always told them to tell us whats on their minds and Kora is getting old enough now to take advantage of that.tweetey30https://www.blogger.com/profile/04780963604845788306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-51159022926443948842007-11-01T00:23:00.000-05:002007-11-01T00:23:00.000-05:00I totally agree that it is you and your husband's ...I totally agree that it is you and your husband's decision about trick or treat. It SO does not make you bad parents. I've noticed that more and more people are not doing it. We don't mind, like zombie said if the light is out no biggie we move on. There are many different activities - some malls have the parents and kids come around to the stores - other places have a party with bobbing apples and stuff instead. Several families I know just don't celebrate it at all. <BR/><BR/>Halloween happens to be one of our favorite holidays. Other holidays we don't make such a fuss over.<BR/><BR/>Hearing about what happened with Jonathan I think your instinct about him was right. Keep a close eye on that boy! Isn't it nice that the girls pretty much tell you what's happening? Let's hope that they keep doing that - and hope that mine do too!<BR/><BR/>Have a good one, Tweetey. I feel the need to say: You are a good mom!Grizzly Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140654835381345450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-6049900604653790862007-10-31T16:14:00.000-05:002007-10-31T16:14:00.000-05:00I'm just grateful that I never have to go trick-or...I'm just grateful that I never have to go trick-or-treating ever again! The weather is always nasty. :(<BR/><BR/>I don't have a problem with you not participating. Just tell your Mom that you don't believe in it; period. However, don't say it's because it isn't safe. Halloween is as safe as YOU make it! <BR/><BR/>I only took our kids to houses where we knew the people. I was always right there with the kids. We also went to the nursing home and assisted living homes. The old people get a HUGE kick out of seeing the little ones all dressed up. I always made the kids' costumes and let them help make their costumes. Halloween CAN be a wonderful lesson in sharing ourselves with others. It's all about making good memories for our kids. <BR/><BR/>If you're not into going out, make Halloween memories at home with the girls. Bob for apples, or bake something together. It's all about the memories of family time together.tshsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637635755654078408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-64100924515470596862007-10-31T16:06:00.000-05:002007-10-31T16:06:00.000-05:00Everyone has to follow their own conscience. I had...Everyone has to follow their own conscience. <BR/>I had a good friend who felt the same as you. Her kids turned out fine.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320507412459242451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36979815.post-91061483854225040882007-10-31T12:57:00.000-05:002007-10-31T12:57:00.000-05:00I love Halloween, but it's not for everyone. Nobo...I love Halloween, but it's not for everyone. Nobody can force you to participate. If someone's light was off, we simply skipped the house. No need to waste precious candy gathering time.<BR/><BR/>As for the mooning, I guess some men never outgrow it. I think by junior high school, I already outgrew mooning.The Zombieslayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00739873812900433755noreply@blogger.com