Comments on: The Book http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/ The day-to-day chronicles of being daddy to Michael the unexpected. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:13:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Being Michael’s Daddy » Blog Archive » History Averted http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-4028 Being Michael’s Daddy » Blog Archive » History Averted Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:20:07 +0000 http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/#comment-4028 [...] were countless reasons: alleged complaints from parents about their kids being hurt by Michael, notes that come home describing Michael’s apparent inability to sit still or stay focused, reports of Michael being [...] [...] were countless reasons: alleged complaints from parents about their kids being hurt by Michael, notes that come home describing Michael’s apparent inability to sit still or stay focused, reports of Michael being [...]

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]]> By: Mr. Man http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-3188 Mr. Man Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:44:49 +0000 http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/#comment-3188 Children outgrow behavioral issues with time. I like the lessons that you are teaching him and that, with negative behavior, comes consequences. You and your wife are doing a good job with him. <p style="color:#D0D0FF"><I>(MD) I'm pretty sure he'll outgrow it. His older sisters did, particularly his "twin", who was every bit as aggressive at that age. My job is to remain calm and focused. Thanks for the encouragement!</i></p> Children outgrow behavioral issues with time. I like the lessons that you are teaching him and that, with negative behavior, comes consequences. You and your wife are doing a good job with him.

(MD) I’m pretty sure he’ll outgrow it. His older sisters did, particularly his “twin”, who was every bit as aggressive at that age. My job is to remain calm and focused. Thanks for the encouragement!

]]> By: MichaelsOwnMommy http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-3184 MichaelsOwnMommy Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:09:52 +0000 http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/#comment-3184 We had a hard start in the private school. I am glad that they have been willing to work with him and see the sweet little man that he is (sometimes). Like when he snuggles down with me and then turns to say "you know how much I love you mama? you are so pretty." Who couldn't love that. <p style="color:#ff8080"><i>(Hubby) He is a sweet kid, and he knows how to bring it when he needs to. It's like WeaselMomma said: protective armor.</i></p> We had a hard start in the private school. I am glad that they have been willing to work with him and see the sweet little man that he is (sometimes). Like when he snuggles down with me and then turns to say “you know how much I love you mama? you are so pretty.” Who couldn’t love that.

(Hubby) He is a sweet kid, and he knows how to bring it when he needs to. It’s like WeaselMomma said: protective armor.

]]> By: Grandma K. http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-3182 Grandma K. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:14:36 +0000 http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/#comment-3182 If Michael repeats kindergarten in public school I hope there is enough going on so he doesn't get bored. <FONT COLOR=#D0D0FF><I>(MD) Amen to that! I remember being very bored with a lot of my early school life. We'll be sure to work with the teachers to give them tools for handling his unique mind.</i></FONT> If Michael repeats kindergarten in public school I hope there is enough going on so he doesn’t get bored.

(MD) Amen to that! I remember being very bored with a lot of my early school life. We’ll be sure to work with the teachers to give them tools for handling his unique mind.

]]> By: Otter http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-3181 Otter Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:59:02 +0000 http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/#comment-3181 You always sound like you have a great plan and structure for seeing this thing though. There is no doubt it will turn around. <FONT COLOR=#D0D0FF><I>(MD) Thanks for the vote of confidence, though I should probably admit that part of my plan involves Rum, and another part involves Corona Light. I know it'll turn around. In all seriousness, it takes commitment and focus. Stay calm, stay on track, remain firm, keep your eyes on the result you want, and do it all with love. And pray every day. </i></FONT> You always sound like you have a great plan and structure for seeing this thing though. There is no doubt it will turn around.

(MD) Thanks for the vote of confidence, though I should probably admit that part of my plan involves Rum, and another part involves Corona Light. I know it’ll turn around. In all seriousness, it takes commitment and focus. Stay calm, stay on track, remain firm, keep your eyes on the result you want, and do it all with love. And pray every day.

]]> By: WeaselMomma http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-3179 WeaselMomma Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:23:05 +0000 http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/#comment-3179 No doubt that Michael is going to make you old before he is grown. Thank God that he also made him so cute and sweet. That's his protective armor, that you can't help but love him. <FONT COLOR=#D0D0FF><I>(MD) Truly. If he'd been born with a face like a warthog he'd be in jail by now. </I></FONT> No doubt that Michael is going to make you old before he is grown. Thank God that he also made him so cute and sweet. That’s his protective armor, that you can’t help but love him.

(MD) Truly. If he’d been born with a face like a warthog he’d be in jail by now.

]]> By: seashore http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/comment-page-1/#comment-3178 seashore Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:21:11 +0000 http://www.beingmichaelsdaddy.com/2010/02/01/the-book/#comment-3178 I wish I had a magic answer. But I do have some experience to know that they (boys having a hard time at school) do mature. Especially when they are getting so much support at home. <FONT COLOR=#D0D0FF><I>(MD) I'm sure he'll be fine. His "twin" sister went through the same kind of thing when she was his age, and she's turned out great. So it's just a matter of riding it out and providing the support, as you say.</i></FONT> I wish I had a magic answer. But I do have some experience to know that they (boys having a hard time at school) do mature. Especially when they are getting so much support at home.

(MD) I’m sure he’ll be fine. His “twin” sister went through the same kind of thing when she was his age, and she’s turned out great. So it’s just a matter of riding it out and providing the support, as you say.

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