Comments on: Lifelong Learning

By: Till the water is clear

Till the water is clear — Wed, 11 May 2011 03:46:45 +0000

[...] Lifelong Learning — Lindsay at Living in Harmony has learned that what works for one kid might not work for another. (@AttachedMama) [...]

By: Stacy (Mama-Om)

Stacy (Mama-Om) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:34:15 +0000

Love the last line.

And flexibility, and humility.

I enjoyed this whole post — so smooth, honest, simple, and heartfelt.

Thank you!
Stacy

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:43:24 +0000

Thanks for being flexible in sharing what came to you quickly when you only had a few moments to craft a post. Short and sweet works, too!

I also have has similar experiences in meeting children in who they are, instead of a particular way of parenting that is supposed to meet the needs of all children. My first nursed for comfort, the second tried and screamed, and the third *only* nursed when hungry.

I have taken these cues in learning new ways of being with my children, sounds like you have too.

And yes, love beyond reason and conditions. It is so wonderful to experience.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:45:46 +0000

Yes, I agree! Great post (especially considering sick kids — I sure know that one well!). The flexibility one is a biggie here too, and I agree about having humility after becoming a parent and then a second time parent — every child is so different!

I love that Dr Seuss quote too — and want to write it out and post it somewhere as a reminder when I am feeling really frustrated!

By: Mama Mo

Mama Mo — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:35:40 +0000

The pace of life slows down considerably when you’re able to stay home with your children. I feel so lucky in that regard. We have some crazy busy days, but mostly we take each day as it comes, hanging out at home, exploring the hallway again for the millionth time. If I was still teaching, our mornings would be a rush of getting-ready-ness, and the fun parts of the kitchen would go unseen.

Thanks for a great post

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 23:52:03 +0000

Great post! That’s one of my favorite quotes too… A person is a person no matter how small.

By: Emily @ Crunchyish Mama

Emily @ Crunchyish Mama — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:30:48 +0000

My favorite line is at the end — that kids teach us that everyone can learn and anyone can teach. So true. Beautiful girls! Hope they’re all feeling better!

By: Dionna @ Code Name: Mama

Dionna @ Code Name: Mama — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:27:18 +0000

Parenting might be one of the best ways to learn humility Your description of your first and second child makes me wonder how many of my own words I’ll be eating once #2 comes along!

By: Mrs Green @ littlegreenblog.com

Mrs Green @ littlegreenblog.com — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:36:15 +0000

ahhhh, yes – to stop and smell the roses. My husband tells me to do this and my daughter does too. Now you’ve reminded me to listen to those who know me best thank you!