tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post7452536123448083899..comments2023-10-22T05:08:51.281-06:00Comments on Confessions of a Rotten Correspondent: Nagging - it's what's for dinnerthe rotten correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02704525054720181936noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-5053813314735301192008-10-21T14:14:00.000-06:002008-10-21T14:14:00.000-06:00You know - I have friends that had "Santa Dads", b...You know - I have friends that had "Santa Dads", but end the end guess who ended up being their favorite parnet? Yep, Mom. <BR/><BR/>As they grow up they find out that the one that is there all the time is the one that matters. <BR/><BR/>BTW - you can totally use this to your advantage. Next time they need something - cleats, clothes, games, etc. just tell them to get it when they go over to Dad's. Don't be too obvious about it, just suggest that they ask Dad to "go shopping". :)Nearlydawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17132169507140828802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-51127762166342546952008-10-21T00:45:00.000-06:002008-10-21T00:45:00.000-06:00Hi RC, yes, they do need chores and yes, I do know...Hi RC, yes, they do need chores and yes, I do know how hard it is to reinforce them. The boys will whine and complain and you will bitch at them and then decide you don't like that and end up doing it all yourself again. Tricky boys! You have to be a mean mom for a while, if you can stand that. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for all your support to me. xxxIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043376053971475659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-29450964924602096282008-10-20T15:33:00.000-06:002008-10-20T15:33:00.000-06:00Those boys need chores... a family is a team and e...Those boys need chores... a family is a team and everyone needs to do their part.<BR/><BR/>Besides, if they like you too much, you probably aren't doing your job. At least this is what I tell myself! :)Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563150483422859462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-32418341682815377212008-10-20T12:57:00.000-06:002008-10-20T12:57:00.000-06:00Can I get adopted by a divorced dad? I really need...Can I get adopted by a divorced dad? I really need new football cleats. <BR/><BR/>I'm not in the business of handing out parenting advice, since, well, I'm definitely unqualified, but Kaycie seems to make sense.-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08359625931588140579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-60714481028734355112008-10-20T10:49:00.000-06:002008-10-20T10:49:00.000-06:00Nothing can replace a mother's love...NOTHING.I ha...Nothing can replace a mother's love...NOTHING.<BR/><BR/>I hate days like that...but, blessed be Kevin and his storm door prowress. Not to mention his kindness and lack of need for major moolah to complete the task.Tiggerlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12084094580971149293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-55892731299250417692008-10-20T10:46:00.000-06:002008-10-20T10:46:00.000-06:00I dont think they think less of you, RC, I just th...I dont think they think less of you, RC, I just think they believe you will take care of everything in the house.<BR/><BR/>I agree with the other posts, "chores" and follow through. By having them do the work, they might not be so inclined to make the messes. <BR/><BR/>Happy Monday - I hope your week gets better.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777018175252208693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-12598893974230378622008-10-20T10:17:00.000-06:002008-10-20T10:17:00.000-06:00You and other mom's take care and nuture...the div...You and other mom's take care and nuture...the divorced dads become santa and beginning Thursdays dine out with the kids, bye them toys, indulge them other ways. Then they come home and want to loaf...it goes on and on.lv4921391https://www.blogger.com/profile/09100340431713434387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-18182902519558312052008-10-20T07:19:00.000-06:002008-10-20T07:19:00.000-06:00I know the "Fun Dad" story well. I've lived it fo...I know the "Fun Dad" story well. I've lived it for the last thirteen or fourteen years.<BR/><BR/>Give them child-specific chores. When they decline -- or "forget" -- to do them, take away privileges. Enforce the consequences. Assign chores. Repeat.<BR/><BR/>This works. Eventually.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05655321325607087357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-17291782907041618092008-10-20T07:02:00.000-06:002008-10-20T07:02:00.000-06:00Teenage boys, huh?But I'm with Laurie. They need t...Teenage boys, huh?<BR/><BR/>But I'm with Laurie. They need to shape up for you. And I guess the only person who can teach them how, is someone who already has a plateful.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-15910886544360105122008-10-20T05:52:00.000-06:002008-10-20T05:52:00.000-06:00they need chores.so you don't become Martyr Mom.they need chores.<BR/><BR/>so you don't become Martyr Mom.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-51226111323665590832008-10-20T05:45:00.000-06:002008-10-20T05:45:00.000-06:00One day they will know. One day...Hang in there.One day they will know. One day...<BR/><BR/>Hang in there.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-87965359287071085702008-10-20T03:54:00.000-06:002008-10-20T03:54:00.000-06:00I know it is amazing on those occasions when we wa...I know it is amazing on those occasions when we walk in and find "that" that our heads don't explode!! Classic WT comment :)softintheheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365562754859033869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-12276932755829211072008-10-20T02:17:00.000-06:002008-10-20T02:17:00.000-06:00Ha ha ha! No they won't, they'll just remember you...Ha ha ha! No they won't, they'll just remember you busting their balls. Trust me.willowtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173637121496772685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-24791411303918357252008-10-20T00:01:00.000-06:002008-10-20T00:01:00.000-06:00This made me smile.Yes, dad's get all the cred...This made me smile.<BR/>Yes, dad's get all the credit sometimes and seem to have lots to spend on treats.<BR/>Mum's have to pick up the pieces & make do & mend.<BR/>life doesn't always seem fair.<BR/>however, they will remember you were there for them when they grow up.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-75319834130390847072008-10-19T21:51:00.000-06:002008-10-19T21:51:00.000-06:00I need a Kevin...I need a Kevin...Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795771600251766295noreply@blogger.com