tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post6076797515254114138..comments2024-03-07T07:04:39.054-06:00Comments on This Charming Life by Kaelah Bee: The Littlest Flynnkaelah beauregardehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02296368974798527373noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-83080967664988694282012-08-25T14:49:42.836-05:002012-08-25T14:49:42.836-05:00Honestly, I can understand how you'd be proud....Honestly, I can understand how you'd be proud. Some children (that I even know) have bullied my 5 year old and he starts to cry or he tries to be really nice to them and they don't care and he runs to me. . and although I like being his little security blanket, I do want him to know how to be confident in himself and defend himself if it were to get too rough one day and I am not RIGHT there, you know? <br /><br />Anyway, I love these pictures and think it is great that he is obedient of you. <br /><br />+Victoria+Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-26421702336290012482012-08-19T12:52:20.101-05:002012-08-19T12:52:20.101-05:00What a sweet post. Toby is so lucky to have you tw...What a sweet post. Toby is so lucky to have you two as his parents. <3Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073596747919703050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-62551926286238383272012-08-12T02:58:14.990-05:002012-08-12T02:58:14.990-05:00What a precious little kid!! He's going to be ...What a precious little kid!! He's going to be a heartbreaker.Holly Abelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15519063257790783355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-51137332708561109642012-08-11T23:16:34.086-05:002012-08-11T23:16:34.086-05:00love the second onelove the second oneJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813478030682306062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-14948890887731161792012-08-11T21:18:27.131-05:002012-08-11T21:18:27.131-05:00He looks absolutely precious and you can tell that...He looks absolutely precious and you can tell that he loves to explore. Lucky you to have this little man in your life!Megan G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12251760723158405216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-12652594798505582512012-08-11T10:34:12.214-05:002012-08-11T10:34:12.214-05:00I love your blog, just discovered! you are a true ...I love your blog, just discovered! you are a true inspiration!<br />kisses, AngieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185904312348310019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-11737665130265659172012-08-11T05:56:10.814-05:002012-08-11T05:56:10.814-05:00How adorable is he! It's good he'll stick ...How adorable is he! It's good he'll stick up for himself, I agree. You two are doing an awesome job raising him. :)<br /><br />Rose Eva<br /><a href="http://www.silhouetted.org" rel="nofollow">Silhouetted</a> ♥ <a href="http://blog.silhouetted.org" rel="nofollow">Blog</a>Rose Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570062601795902890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-13273277350478878912012-08-11T05:46:01.270-05:002012-08-11T05:46:01.270-05:00Tody is so adorable and you are absolutely amazing...Tody is so adorable and you are absolutely amazing. It's wonderful how much love you have for him. From my own experience, it can be difficult for people to accept their partner's child(ren) but it's so apparent how much you care for Toby. <br /><br />With regards to him pushing back, I remember when "the hardest kid in school" started on my little brother. My bro punched this kid right in the face and I was so proud. He's not a violent kid, but he won't take that from other people.<br /><br />Becky<br />xxBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954032264773780641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-3402450672786265982012-08-10T18:03:50.317-05:002012-08-10T18:03:50.317-05:00I don't know if its politically correct, but I...I don't know if its politically correct, but I always told my kids {particularly my son} that there was a two strike rule. If they were hit/pushed/bullied once, they were to take it & try to negotiate out of the problem. If they were hit again, they had my permission to defend themselves. My son is 16 and he has only had two confrontations thus far & both times he was coming to defense of another child {& I was bursting with pride}....<br />You've done good!<br /><br />http://aclosetintellectual.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845655119160315582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-78828451065711525392012-08-10T15:13:26.178-05:002012-08-10T15:13:26.178-05:00Such a sweet story!Such a sweet story!Stephanie Loudmouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030716097505109881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-60166294862419202492012-08-10T13:24:16.980-05:002012-08-10T13:24:16.980-05:00so so adorable! such a great post
www.modernsubur...so so adorable! such a great post<br /><br />www.modernsuburbanites.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022203116142439305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-35042724595092865352012-08-10T13:21:57.133-05:002012-08-10T13:21:57.133-05:00i don't mind if the kids fight as long as it i...i don't mind if the kids fight as long as it is fair. i think in our times it is an incredibly important ability to stand up for yourself. of course you have to watch and make sure it doesn't turn into bullying,and they should know that violence is not an answer, but i always try to keep out of it as long as possible. it doesn't mean i don't care, or i'm lazy. it's even more effort to just watch, and note everything, and be ready to step in. <br />your little one seems to be really self reliant, that's so cool!yagahttp://www.shinybubbles.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-53017518820494351352012-08-10T12:38:46.746-05:002012-08-10T12:38:46.746-05:00I have two boys and yes they dovrough house alil a...I have two boys and yes they dovrough house alil and i have to get on to them. You def did the right thing and its def ok to be proud that he stood up for himself that means he will always stand for what he believes instead of letting other push him around.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17518567445596874227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-63647865799659112622012-08-10T12:29:39.681-05:002012-08-10T12:29:39.681-05:00There is a difference between being a bully and st...There is a difference between being a bully and sticking up for yourself - its not like your little one started it! To be honest I think you and Mike both have it right on this one. You shouldn't condone violence but at the same time kids need to know that its ok to stand up for themselves.<br /><br />Adorable photos, and Toby is just such a little heart-breaker! <br /><br />Lauren<br />alittlelessoflauren.blogspot.comLauren Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787230225219959581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-56120800061574152102012-08-10T12:07:06.350-05:002012-08-10T12:07:06.350-05:00Aww great pics! What a cutie!
It's funny beca...Aww great pics! What a cutie!<br /><br />It's funny because my co-worker was telling me a similar story yesterday, how a bigger kid went up to her son in the park and tried to take her son's ball from him. Her son pushed the kid away and said no. She too had those mixed feelings of "I don't want him to think resorting to violence and pushing is ok all of the time, but I'm proud that he stood up for himself against a bully". I think you handled it well.Laurahttp://www.blueeyedbookworm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-14114811154433771432012-08-10T11:51:03.102-05:002012-08-10T11:51:03.102-05:00Totally random but if you look at that first pictu...Totally random but if you look at that first picture right before you see Toby, those tree trunks look like ballerina legs/feet lol! Anyway I'm all about teaching my kid to stand up for himself. It will take time for them to learn the difference between standing up for yourself and being a bully. It really comes down to what you allow and how they are disciplined, in my opinion. I love reading about this new chapter in yall's lives :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-38952137021717994692012-08-10T11:30:59.887-05:002012-08-10T11:30:59.887-05:00Ahh hes such a doll I know what you mean its hard ...Ahh hes such a doll I know what you mean its hard when things like that happen. I am one of those moms that never lets my eyes off my son (he just turned 5) kinda daring someone to mess with him and I am right there to save the day lol. I am stressing out about him starting school. The kids here in Saudi are major brats so you always to watch out for everything and my son is nice but I hope that I have taught him to stand up for himself. You never want your kid to pushed around nor be a bully like you said.Noorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870448171535375987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-38527539102468019582012-08-10T11:23:02.289-05:002012-08-10T11:23:02.289-05:00What a cutie pie! It's hard not to feel proud ...What a cutie pie! It's hard not to feel proud in a situation like that. Of course you don't want him to be a bully but I think it's the comfort in knowing that he would stand up for himself if no one was able to defend him.<br /><br />http://livefreeandfashionable.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-76953469793583494402012-08-10T11:12:23.078-05:002012-08-10T11:12:23.078-05:00what a sweet post! so full of love.
i think you ha...what a sweet post! so full of love.<br />i think you handled that situation very well!<br />and those pictures are stunning, i love the first one.<br />xo, cheyenneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-82562797430892192672012-08-10T11:04:58.780-05:002012-08-10T11:04:58.780-05:00He's such a cutie pie! Such great parenting!
...He's such a cutie pie! Such great parenting! <br /><br />xoxo<br />Ariel<br /><br />http://littlelion-girl.blogspot.com/Pretty little Layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780362519399146402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-33827646743870030602012-08-10T10:58:39.546-05:002012-08-10T10:58:39.546-05:00Oh my gosh. He is adorable! It makes me so excited...Oh my gosh. He is adorable! It makes me so excited for my little guy to to be his age. :)Tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-67616852015892039512012-08-10T10:39:38.436-05:002012-08-10T10:39:38.436-05:00Mike capture him so well! Little boys are so inter...Mike capture him so well! Little boys are so interesting to watch, you are doing an amazing job at being mama to him! He is one lucky boy to have two loving parents! xx Can't wait to see more of this little man grow up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14456493048836865288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-72352779729155089162012-08-10T10:36:42.922-05:002012-08-10T10:36:42.922-05:00these photos came out incredibly!!! wow!! :) and i...these photos came out incredibly!!! wow!! :) and i totally feel ya. i'm not a parent, but those two reactions would have probably been similar to what i would have had.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027286708951885569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-5982493722724203902012-08-10T10:27:42.376-05:002012-08-10T10:27:42.376-05:00My little boy is the same age and I feel exactly t...My little boy is the same age and I feel exactly the same way about kids on the playground. I would've said the same thing about not pushing other kids, but I would've hoped that my son would've stuck up for himself as well and not allowed someone to push him down in that situation. I think this age by far is the best age, they speak their minds and learn so much each day. Thanks for sharing this, I loved it! :)mamarae28https://www.blogger.com/profile/02397451100263562968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840382153011642380.post-84173162364461735422012-08-10T10:20:28.686-05:002012-08-10T10:20:28.686-05:00Not only has Toby grown and changed, but I think y...Not only has Toby grown and changed, but I think your readers can see that you have as well. Your blog is so full of love these days and even more passion than before which I imagine is natural when you become a parent. I've loved reading your blog and always will. Thank you for talking about what's "real" and being so open- you really are an absolute inspiration.maggeygracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16692983186056962246noreply@blogger.com