tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post254102895062306866..comments2024-02-16T13:53:50.017+00:00Comments on Tattie Weasle: Bringing Up Boys - Sending me stark staring bonkers...Tattieweaslehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10723634612274763884noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-62991998564638699522014-05-02T22:24:38.135+01:002014-05-02T22:24:38.135+01:00http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JSCLA9Qhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JSCLA9QAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-7205436289705450402013-01-27T13:02:30.759+00:002013-01-27T13:02:30.759+00:00It's normal to feel that. I also feel that way...It's normal to feel that. I also feel that way when my kids began schooling then later on I let them do their responsibility. Thank God they learn everything fast and they know what their responsibility.Beccahttp://removalistsmelbourne.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-39757501120027203192013-01-25T21:18:44.307+00:002013-01-25T21:18:44.307+00:00I'm with Elizabeth on this- and yes, they soun...I'm with Elizabeth on this- and yes, they sound delightfully normal. I'd be concerned if they were very goody two-shoes, or two sneakers as the case may be. Perfection after all, has its price.<br />...and yes, the teachers would know that's normal too, frustrating as it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-44916217952077311582013-01-25T21:18:07.667+00:002013-01-25T21:18:07.667+00:00I'm with Elizabeth on this- and yes, they soun...I'm with Elizabeth on this- and yes, they sound delightfully normal. I'd be concerned if they were very goody two-shoes, or two sneakers as the case may be. Perfection after all, has its price.<br />...and yes, the teachers would know that's normal too, frustrating as it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-42017752269630059182013-01-24T19:27:28.404+00:002013-01-24T19:27:28.404+00:00No consolation from me - mine is 17 and still does...No consolation from me - mine is 17 and still does it!<br /><br />I used to make him open his bag and check before he was allowed in the car when I collected him. Unfortunately my husband does not, otherwise i think we might have trained him up quite nicely. His memory for things like that is appalling. Teachers have been driven almost to the edge of reason. Worksheets are the work of the Devil, you will find.<br /><br />Seriously - check their prep planners before you allow them in the car. They will get fed up with having to go back for stuff eventually.janerowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00295097968168916092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-12737318834879841102013-01-24T06:27:05.611+00:002013-01-24T06:27:05.611+00:00Who knows what they'll be like in five years. ...Who knows what they'll be like in five years. Or ten. <br /><br />Blessings an Bear hugs; hope those help.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-66782663641912234102013-01-23T23:32:57.488+00:002013-01-23T23:32:57.488+00:00If it's any consolation, mine are exactly the ...If it's any consolation, mine are exactly the same....I too despair.Judehttp://artful-kids.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-21200133384889540462013-01-23T18:46:26.135+00:002013-01-23T18:46:26.135+00:00Jen - I try to do that but fail miserably as I am ...Jen - I try to do that but fail miserably as I am teh one who gets blamed by the teachers for not making sure they have everything with them!<br />mrsnesbitt - an exasperated one?!!!<br />Elizabeth - You are SO kind they are dreamers, heads in clouds chaps long may it last - just so long as no one is blaming me though!Tattieweaslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723634612274763884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-61048364075356681612013-01-22T23:46:14.913+00:002013-01-22T23:46:14.913+00:00Ah, I think your boys will be just fine - they sou...Ah, I think your boys will be just fine - they sound very nice and normal to me. <br /><br />We need dreamers in this world. Look what the alpha males have done with the place and weep.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291178011233997483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-11453310626875576622013-01-22T23:22:48.015+00:002013-01-22T23:22:48.015+00:00Can you hear the sigh....???Can you hear the sigh....???mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706340262644788705.post-91389114272774592752013-01-22T20:43:59.294+00:002013-01-22T20:43:59.294+00:00Maxi is now nearly 8. So I have given him the res...Maxi is now nearly 8. So I have given him the responsibility for his actions when it comes to school work, bags, shoes etc. If he doesn't get it done then he has to explain to the teacher why. I was sick of repeating myself! Jen Walshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374363403295342745noreply@blogger.com