tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post2054083731217655612..comments2008-02-10T20:00:41.836-08:00ninepounddictatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06674863124753947010noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-38975277317680310902007-06-14T09:46:00.000-07:002007-06-14T09:46:00.000-07:00Curious about you.<BR/><BR/>Your point, guessing, is to give us insight - insight into who you are - who you are as a person.<BR/><BR/>I'm guessing this because you are obviously self aware enough (I think you particularly self aware) to know that the fact you watched your child eat breakfast will be of interest to absolutely no one, including yourself.<BR/><BR/>In my model of you, you aren't telling us what you are feeling - you are "painting" a picture, for which we, the readers, are, through similar experiences, building a sense of what you must be thinking as the day's events continue.<BR/><BR/>You pretty much studiously avoid telling us how you feel, and when you break this rule - on your feelings toward the Sopranos, for instance - you present yourself as somewhat conflicted; someone not fully in touch with your feelings - you have to make a decision as to whether or not you liked the finale. For most, you either like ice cream or you don't. For you, it's some kind of internal debate.<BR/><BR/>The other passage where you put forward your feelings is on eating the kit kats - again you are somewhat conflicted about it.<BR/><BR/>And I'd again argue your point wasn't that you ate two kit kats (boring) but how you are conflicted about it.<BR/><BR/>It's just kind of funny to take an "emotional" day off when you so studiously want to appear disassociated from them (even the "I can cry on cue" thought suggests the emotion isn't real.)<BR/><BR/>So - my model of you, as a writer, is that you want a style where your emotions are disassociated from the events of the day (the reporter in you), and the reader is left to infer your emotions based on how they'd feel in similar circumstances.<BR/><BR/>Short version - it's you on you; but one of those you's is a reporter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-47046177426424031012007-06-12T09:59:00.000-07:002007-06-12T09:59:00.000-07:00Hey... great blog you have here... I just stumbled across it through someone else's mommy blog. :) I'm also a Canadian mom and I used to work in TV and radio as a reporter and news writer... now I'm still writing, but for the Fed. Gov't... bigger paycheck and sane hours! :)Loukiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03066879990007701379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-80008900028702950552007-06-11T16:25:00.000-07:002007-06-11T16:25:00.000-07:00My brother (who would kill me if he knew I was posting this for all the internet to read) wore a cape for years (YEARS!) after he was Batman for Hallowe'en. Looking back at photos, it was hysterical!QueenieCarlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17524823624549544329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-57368155324168470292007-06-09T16:07:00.000-07:002007-06-09T16:07:00.000-07:00Hey, Anonymous Grammar Police, when you slag a blogger for bad grammar, you look less like an asswipe when your own comment is spelled correctly. "Entires"? I hope your headache improves; maybe then you will proof read your comments, especially those that are mean-spirited and meant to embarrass others for their carelessness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-63234807979569978312007-06-09T13:26:00.000-07:002007-06-09T13:26:00.000-07:00Hee! Adorable! I know a woman who got sh-- from the school because she was sending her daughter to school in princess costumes. "That's what she wants to wear," the woman told the teacher, "What am I going to do?" Hee.Haley-Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07516203764767040649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-67484729138146597182007-06-07T22:17:00.000-07:002007-06-07T22:17:00.000-07:00Walking down the street the other day, I saw two little girls in princess outfits, walking with an older, grandma like figure. The girls were literally prancing along, clearly taking their princessy moment to the max. I just thought, "YA, you go girls!" I truly hope I still feel that way when my eight month old reaches the age when going out dressed like a princess, ballerina, butterfly, rabbit, bumble bee or whatever, is the ultimate experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-12406115049004760602007-06-07T17:22:00.000-07:002007-06-07T17:22:00.000-07:00Yup, been there done that too--a few times! Nemo costume--Disney store--nuff said!<BR/><BR/>Parenting is all about picking your battles!Multi-tasking Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02379488091050026867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-17086041071091120082007-06-07T06:52:00.000-07:002007-06-07T06:52:00.000-07:00Superman isn't that bad. My nephew insists lately on going out fully laden in the Spiderman costume my parents brought him from Florida - MASK AND ALL! But you're right. He loves it, so who am I to be bothered by it? Besides, it's a good conversation starter with a lot of the yummy-mummies at the park. <BR/><BR/>- JMJJamMasterJamienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-57005272373762625982007-06-06T13:13:00.000-07:002007-06-06T13:13:00.000-07:00Dragon costume. With suspenders. My then four year old daughter came with my wife and I to attend our six year old daughter's Christmas concert. Nice green, fuzzy, full legged costume with a full tail at the back, and a head at the front with suspenders to keep it all in place. I have rarely enjoyed myself so much, and I daresay neither has she. Sometimes you give in when it just doesn't matter. As I age, I am coming to appreciate the freedom that comes with not giving a fiddler's fart about what the rest of the world thinks. If they had a Dragon costume in my size, I might just wear one myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-52826396536139299262007-06-05T18:42:00.000-07:002007-06-05T18:42:00.000-07:00I don't agree that your grammer is bad. Your main problem is you don't know how to use a comma. Look it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-58420459619578657352007-06-05T17:27:00.000-07:002007-06-05T17:27:00.000-07:00I think it is so cute to see kids in outfits that are obviously of their own choosing. I had to buy extra Spiderman PJs for my own little superhero because he likes to wear them so much--they are very much considered day wear here. <BR/><BR/>I agree with the other posters--with little kids you have to pick your battles and fashion accessories or matching outfits are not ones I choose to fight.Not Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02829064350820161435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-58481025722860632422007-06-05T16:40:00.000-07:002007-06-05T16:40:00.000-07:00Not only has my son left the house in his superman pjs, he's come to work with me in them and even gone to church wearing them! I agree with the other poster... choose your battles wisely!<BR/><BR/>I only wish I could get away with wearing a costume all day long!Anna Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10814772149001699886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-72656950803215920262007-06-05T14:04:00.000-07:002007-06-05T14:04:00.000-07:00Ohh, I'm glad it's not just us. My 3 1/2 year old son wore his Superman costume or Superman pajamas non-stop for two months, just switched back to regular clothes in the last week or so. Grandma didn't approve, but I thought it was harmless and cute. <BR/><BR/>As a bonus, threatening to take his cape away if he pushed his baby sister again was VERY effective.Christinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-88660126177880126982007-06-05T09:32:00.000-07:002007-06-05T09:32:00.000-07:00Can you please try using some proper grammar? Your blog entires are very amusing and fun to read, but at the same time they give me quite a headache.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-75240684465015075142007-06-05T09:29:00.000-07:002007-06-05T09:29:00.000-07:00I'm totally with you on letting kids wear whatever they want. Aren't there more important battles to fight like the no- throwing-knives-at-the-dog fight?Catwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940610487627745711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-48162954853162404422007-06-05T06:06:00.000-07:002007-06-05T06:06:00.000-07:00It would have made a good poster. I mean, your baby with her wings and the friend with the fishing rod. "Fishing for Men" the caption says. :-)<BR/><BR/>GregSanti Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04425540249587621005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-74541658033978366812007-06-05T05:27:00.000-07:002007-06-05T05:27:00.000-07:00My son has Bob the Builder pj's. He sometimes wants to wear them out, which I am fine with. And, then he puts his bob hard hat on - so he looks just like a mini bob the builder.<BR/>So the other day we were walking down the street to the grocery store and these kids (his age) started to shout "mommy, it's bob the builder"!! <BR/>They were so excited I told Matt to turn around and wave. And the little one said "Mommy, Bob waved at me."<BR/>It was soooo cute. Matt was thrilled, and so was the other kid. But, there are days when he insists on the Bob pj's and bright green crocs and I have to bite my tongue. It looks ridiculous.Lauralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08459584652802529868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-48246569277065345092007-06-04T12:55:00.000-07:002007-06-04T12:55:00.000-07:00That's hilarious.<BR/><BR/>A few weeks ago, I saw not one, but two little boys wearing Superman costumes for no apparent reason (one at a breakfast place and the other at the Y). I thought it was brilliant.<BR/><BR/>My little boy, who just turned two, hasn't gotten to that stage yet.<BR/><BR/>When does it usually start?Phoffwww.vidangesdudiable.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-21909591683903824262007-06-04T12:53:00.000-07:002007-06-04T12:53:00.000-07:00Maybe I shouldn't compare your sweet little girl to my furry baby...but sometimes my dog insists on taking his toy with him on a walk. It is too cute! I actually like it when he does this because he spends less time sniffing trees and posts and other dogs...<BR/>If only my little pookie had angel wings...That would be the best!<BR/>JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23032155.post-74373636790970413072007-06-04T11:24:00.000-07:002007-06-04T11:24:00.000-07:00oh...we've done the superman costume thing many times. too many to count. <BR/><BR/>and the princess thing too.<BR/><BR/>we pick out battles. and the costume one is just not worth it :)alihttp://alimartell.comnoreply@blogger.com