tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post4877545195044414346..comments2023-12-01T21:39:39.527-08:00Comments on Kidbits: Time to Celebrate!Tonja Dreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-35191368623953628882014-10-07T17:55:47.014-07:002014-10-07T17:55:47.014-07:00I wish I could see leaves turn. I have to travel t...I wish I could see leaves turn. I have to travel to see that.<br /><br />I loved journaling as a youngster. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-76834466724964255542014-10-07T07:42:11.736-07:002014-10-07T07:42:11.736-07:00Kids...just when you think you have them figured o...Kids...just when you think you have them figured out they do something surprising! That was very sweet of him! I hope your new laptop is well behaved (technically) and brings you many new and creative ideas :)TheCyborgMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14566379902847952987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-27096269882477013462014-10-06T17:08:29.531-07:002014-10-06T17:08:29.531-07:00How awesome of your son! :) I love the autumn colo...How awesome of your son! :) I love the autumn colors too. They're really lovely this year since we had some cold weather bringing out the bright hues. Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-74714452276011097502014-10-04T19:48:07.929-07:002014-10-04T19:48:07.929-07:00How sweet of your son! I think he has way more fai...How sweet of your son! I think he has way more faith in mom than he lets on. Have fun writing!!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-36064036281530011302014-10-04T05:43:55.550-07:002014-10-04T05:43:55.550-07:00I think your son is quietly showing that he believ...I think your son is quietly showing that he believes in you and that he's proud of you!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-77786119321561441072014-10-03T10:34:17.756-07:002014-10-03T10:34:17.756-07:00Alex - He's a sweet kid.
Dianne - He's al...Alex - He's a sweet kid.<br /><br />Dianne - He's almost 18. But I know what you mean. My daughter was my biggest supporter . . .then she hit 14. She's not against my writing, but the support has definitely numbed. If your book had been at the fair, I'm betting she would have pointed it out to everyone. Secretly, of course. But you know she's proud of you.<br /><br />Tyrean - I think any middle-ground reactions with kids at that age is difficult--with anything. But I think, inside, they really are proud. Always.<br /><br />Ilana - Lol! Maybe I should send him to your house. Honestly, he's a good kid. As to Fall - nope, haven't been here for that season yet. I'm already missing the apple orchards though.<br /><br />Krystal - We all have our naysayers - a lot of them. Help builds up that crocodile skin ;) And up North is gorgeous!!!! I love Fall up there!<br /><br />Laura - He's got a hard shell but soft heart. No fooling Mom ;)<br /><br />Al - I know! I know! Ugh! Now, if only my fingers were fast enough!Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-22547471299410147692014-10-03T10:25:36.222-07:002014-10-03T10:25:36.222-07:00Yay for a new laptop and the nature journal sounds...Yay for a new laptop and the nature journal sounds wonderful! I think it's a hint from your son that writing is not THAT much of a waste of time after all. ;) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-45990905586520474172014-10-03T10:18:24.012-07:002014-10-03T10:18:24.012-07:00Congratulations on your new laptop!! I so much nee...Congratulations on your new laptop!! I so much need one. Great kids and productive chickens, what can be better. :) Now write write write. Dragon hugs!Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-29934366481553712142014-10-03T10:03:06.190-07:002014-10-03T10:03:06.190-07:00A nature journal sounds like so much fun! A laptop...A nature journal sounds like so much fun! A laptop is an awesome gift, he must think more of your writing than he lets on :)Laura Clipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748489198957473503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-61724878714561022014-10-03T09:29:00.820-07:002014-10-03T09:29:00.820-07:00Oh my gosh! I didn't know there was a naysayer...Oh my gosh! I didn't know there was a naysayer. That's so awesome that he's coming around!! Yay, laptop! And YES, go chickens go! ^_^<br /><br />Well, it's more gorgeous up north, but it gets the job done. Lol! krystal janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02115542477066959046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-50569316526889870722014-10-03T08:55:46.009-07:002014-10-03T08:55:46.009-07:00Congratulations on your new laptop! But I had no i...Congratulations on your new laptop! But I had no idea your son was so unsupportive of your writing aspirations. Honestly, if I were you, I'd have had a talk with him long ago about the appropriate way to speak to his mother. Do YOU tell HIM his dreams are a "waste of time?" We teach other people how to treat us--sounds like this young man needs a lesson in manners and sensitivity. Grrr.<br /><br />What do you mean, you "hear" this is a gorgeous time of year? Haven't you ever seen fall before? :-D I'll bet it's beautiful where you are--enjoy!Ilana Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165533927457061719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-20523871397809645252014-10-03T08:12:15.571-07:002014-10-03T08:12:15.571-07:00Your son bought you a new laptop - that's awes...Your son bought you a new laptop - that's awesome! I think that our kids get excited, embarrassed, and dismayed by our endeavors in turn . . . kind of like we do, maybe? I know my kids will sometimes wish that I wrote less, and then sometimes they'll post pictures of my book covers on instagram and facebook and urge their friends to try them . . . so I never know exactly what inspires either reaction. <br />That leaf journal sounds pretty awesome! :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-77640002814469870902014-10-03T07:34:09.390-07:002014-10-03T07:34:09.390-07:00Does your son happen to be 14 years old by any cha...Does your son happen to be 14 years old by any chance? Because my 14 year old -- who used to be so supportive when she was younger -- has been really negative lately. When I expressed disappointment that neither of my newly released books appeared at her eighth grade book fair last spring (although one of them had been featured the year before), she snarkily said, "You can't expect your book to be there every year, Mom." <br /><br />I pointed out, "Yes, I can. Because you know, that's what I'm working for. To have books that are successful enough to be included in book fairs."<br /><br />Her response: An eye roll.<br /><br />So, I think the gift of a new laptop from your nay-saying son is a sign of him growing up. (Or surpassing age 14.)Dianne K. Salernihttp://diannesalerni.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-57944009246419809832014-10-03T05:32:17.756-07:002014-10-03T05:32:17.756-07:00Glad you got a new laptop! That was nice of him.Glad you got a new laptop! That was nice of him.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com