Comments on: Battlegrounds http://wjfamilyblog.com/2008/02/19/battlegrounds/ Tue, 03 May 2011 11:39:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Natalie’s Blog » Blog Archive » Natalie's First Shower http://wjfamilyblog.com/2008/02/19/battlegrounds/comment-page-1/#comment-275 Natalie’s Blog » Blog Archive » Natalie's First Shower Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:26:56 +0000 http://nataliecaroline.com/2008/02/19/battlegrounds/#comment-275 [...] downstairs stand up shower. If only our drain had gotten hopelessly clogged sooner! After all the drama in the tub lately, it was a refreshing change to see Natalie having fun in the water [...] [...] downstairs stand up shower. If only our drain had gotten hopelessly clogged sooner! After all the drama in the tub lately, it was a refreshing change to see Natalie having fun in the water [...]

]]> By: Natalie’s Blog » Blog Archive » Ear Still Infected http://wjfamilyblog.com/2008/02/19/battlegrounds/comment-page-1/#comment-241 Natalie’s Blog » Blog Archive » Ear Still Infected Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:28:01 +0000 http://nataliecaroline.com/2008/02/19/battlegrounds/#comment-241 [...] as soon as she finished the course of antibiotics, which was also the same time that she began rebelling against diapering, bathing, and dressing. My guess is the medicine was enough to make her feel almost better, but she must have still been in [...] [...] as soon as she finished the course of antibiotics, which was also the same time that she began rebelling against diapering, bathing, and dressing. My guess is the medicine was enough to make her feel almost better, but she must have still been in [...]

]]> By: Amy http://wjfamilyblog.com/2008/02/19/battlegrounds/comment-page-1/#comment-239 Amy Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:53:50 +0000 http://nataliecaroline.com/2008/02/19/battlegrounds/#comment-239 Hi, Based on my vast experience raising children, I have little advice on the subject of battlegrounds. I guess you might rejoice in Natalie's asserting independence and try not to let your anxiety show. What my kids do remember is that I meant what I said. If I said no (rarely) I really meant it and there was no point in arguing. Don't worry. Being a parent is all over in 20 or 30 or 50 years. Love, Smoky Hi,
Based on my vast experience raising children, I have little advice on the subject of battlegrounds. I guess you might rejoice in Natalie’s asserting independence and try not to let your anxiety show.

What my kids do remember is that I meant what I said. If I said no (rarely) I really meant it and there was no point in arguing.

Don’t worry. Being a parent is all over in 20 or 30 or 50 years.

Love,
Smoky

]]> By: Lindsay Barry http://wjfamilyblog.com/2008/02/19/battlegrounds/comment-page-1/#comment-233 Lindsay Barry Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:28:44 +0000 http://nataliecaroline.com/2008/02/19/battlegrounds/#comment-233 Amy, I really feel for you guys. I, too, want a child who is confident and empowered. Yet, I want to maintain some semblance of healthy authority. I had to wonder if the consolation on the other side of your struggles may be that Natalie will potty train easily and really take to doing things for herself once she soon develops the skills. Let's hope it's sooner rather than later. -Lindsay Amy,

I really feel for you guys. I, too, want a child who is confident and empowered. Yet, I want to maintain some semblance of healthy authority. I had to wonder if the consolation on the other side of your struggles may be that Natalie will potty train easily and really take to doing things for herself once she soon develops the skills. Let’s hope it’s sooner rather than later.

-Lindsay

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