tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post66584411620524920..comments2024-03-27T17:28:13.744+01:00Comments on Away From It All: I'm Being Totally SeriousLisAwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299284773832500834noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-22418009884581501442009-02-16T03:56:00.000+01:002009-02-16T03:56:00.000+01:00You are such a sweet person. I don't think you sho...You are such a sweet person. I don't think you should have to justify how you are and how you are raising your kids.Little GrumpyAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065581455480762162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-64505381207497521342009-02-15T01:31:00.000+01:002009-02-15T01:31:00.000+01:00"If you do it again you will have to go up and dow..."If you do it again you will have to go up and down the stairs carrying a stack of heavy books all night long instead of sleeping."<BR/><BR/>That has got to be the best one yet! I totally hate the poles that cannot pick up sarcasim. I myself am loosing the touch. :(<BR/><BR/>By the way Jamie has a blog now. jamiesibert.blogspot.com. It is her craft blog.The Sibert Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17829264363612809177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-76228740423066560422009-02-14T20:31:00.000+01:002009-02-14T20:31:00.000+01:00I get it and I do it. In fact that's totally what...I get it and I do it. <BR/>In fact that's totally what I thought of when you wrote that line about the dragon coming out because I would absolutely say that. But I get the difference. And it sounds like your kids do too.Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764321314666554990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-4385109520401714962009-02-13T23:20:00.000+01:002009-02-13T23:20:00.000+01:00I just found my TMBG CD from 10 years ago! I was ...I just found my TMBG CD from 10 years ago! I was so happy!!!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454832318583154673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-14216157662450059772009-02-13T22:49:00.000+01:002009-02-13T22:49:00.000+01:00No one could ever doubt your sincerity. Your integ...No one could ever doubt your sincerity. Your integrity rings through on every post, and every comment. I don't think anyone would have any trouble distinguishing your teasing and sarcasm from...deceitful lies.<BR/><BR/>I think you'd be hard-pressed to offend anybody as well.<BR/><BR/>But it's very, very healthy the ways we all employ double standards in our lives.charrettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351177033783487168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-78645382869344766102009-02-13T03:09:00.000+01:002009-02-13T03:09:00.000+01:00I can totally sing you that song. Probably every s...I can totally sing you that song. Probably every song on that album, actually. It's still in heavy rotation at our house.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-63681207357133722982009-02-13T01:04:00.000+01:002009-02-13T01:04:00.000+01:00I agree with Jen. The difference between teasing ...I agree with Jen. The difference between teasing and lying is in the intent - - and the impression you are left with. <BR/><BR/>You're a great mom, Lisa. Just keep doing what you do!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851220760568533019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-36194918888941983882009-02-12T23:15:00.000+01:002009-02-12T23:15:00.000+01:00I always tell my kids that the difference between ...I always tell my kids that the difference between teasing and lying, is that when you're teasing you make sure people know it isn't true if they start to believe you. If you let people continue to think something that isn't true is, then it's a lie.<BR/><BR/>And I'm definitely a big teaser. I support your opinions :)J. Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336068633235904883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-1235343345347616172009-02-12T23:08:00.000+01:002009-02-12T23:08:00.000+01:00I totally get it, and I totally do that with my ki...I totally get it, and I totally do that with my kids too. They grow up with a good sense of humor that way, I think! My husband is fond of telling the girls, "Knock that off or I'm going to whoop your sister!" or "I'll bend you into a pretzel and pull it tight!" and everyone knows it's just funny, (especially because he makes me do all the disciplining).Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062439478458703873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-34073663502021624962009-02-12T21:39:00.000+01:002009-02-12T21:39:00.000+01:00I think kids -at some point- develop a 6th sense f...I think kids -at some point- develop a 6th sense for what is kidding and what is not. A little wink, or nudge from said "story teller" can help. I too love to tease and "pretend". Sometimes you just have to look at the intent........if you serioulsy mean to deceive someone (even as they grow older) that perhaps is not the best. (am I making any sense). You are right --you be who you are. My grandkids are always rolling their eyes at me.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619293936418976914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-60138426140981482732009-02-12T18:50:00.000+01:002009-02-12T18:50:00.000+01:00You're a sweetie-pie! But I do have to say that t...You're a sweetie-pie! But I do have to say that the Santa/Savior thing worked for me! I don't think I would have ever even thought of it if it hadn't been my own personal experience. People are all different. One reason why it is best if kids are raised by their natural parents is b/c they are all so much alike--what worked for you will most likely work for them (unless they are too much like your spouse and then heaven help you!--and by that I mean, generally, not YOUR husband specifically). I have a lot of confidence in mom's in raising their own kids with the techniques that they use--even if they are ones I would never use on my kids for that very reason--we all have different personalities and moms know their own kids best.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-72118759936341247962009-02-12T17:40:00.000+01:002009-02-12T17:40:00.000+01:00My husband is constantly teasing my kids. They fr...My husband is constantly teasing my kids. They frequently turn to me and say, "Is Dad teasing us?" I can't decide if that is a good thing or not - am I such a stick in the mud that they know I am always serious and truthful? <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you have fun with your kids!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913479841360204974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-83678040915982363732009-02-12T15:05:00.000+01:002009-02-12T15:05:00.000+01:00I agree. There's a huge difference between saying ...I agree. There's a huge difference between saying something untrue while you know your audience gets your intent and saying something untrue hoping they won't figure it out.<BR/><BR/>In our house, daddy teases a lot with a straight face--to the point that sometimes the kids pause and look at me to confirm before daring to laugh because what if he IS serious? Kinda funny to watch.Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-51848441092476881942009-02-12T14:56:00.000+01:002009-02-12T14:56:00.000+01:00Oh, yeah I hate when babcia lies to us. I know its...Oh, yeah I hate when babcia lies to us. I know its a lie, she knows is a lie, so why not tell the truth!?! But teasing is a different story(especially if its me teasing)!Eviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457566690538948770noreply@blogger.com