tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.comments2023-03-28T12:41:45.894-04:00The Little GrapeMari Passanantihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899493114555183048noreply@blogger.comBlogger382125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-46832451728738678152017-07-13T04:52:48.384-04:002017-07-13T04:52:48.384-04:00...no words can explain how much my family wants D......no words can explain how much my family wants Donnie back! Eloisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-7521486452936182782016-11-02T10:28:08.790-04:002016-11-02T10:28:08.790-04:00Thank you so much for reading.Thank you so much for reading.Mari Passanantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899493114555183048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-11944244954993037832016-11-02T10:04:49.367-04:002016-11-02T10:04:49.367-04:00S&A's story is truly heartbreaking...and t...S&A's story is truly heartbreaking...and this story/your reasons are so powerful. Thank you for sharing. <3Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02218833273807053939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-54994535115052145582016-10-21T09:03:44.834-04:002016-10-21T09:03:44.834-04:00Thank you so much, Cindy. I hope you're doing ...Thank you so much, Cindy. I hope you're doing well. XOMari Passanantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899493114555183048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-25959338675047731172016-10-20T20:28:07.517-04:002016-10-20T20:28:07.517-04:00Mari, Thank you for giving me another reason to #N...Mari, Thank you for giving me another reason to #NeverTrump. I dedicate my No Trump Vote to S and A. God Bless you for this share. #ImWithHercindy rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09306734868379475988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-57898271989377040972016-02-01T12:38:46.471-05:002016-02-01T12:38:46.471-05:00:):)karen patehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237883165297734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-25423318014846042562015-12-02T07:22:42.114-05:002015-12-02T07:22:42.114-05:00We need strong parenting skills in order to take c...We need strong parenting skills in order to take care of our baby as well as provide them good safety; mostly due to lack of time we are unable to spend quality time with our babies and families as a result our baby is suffering from separation anxiety. As a parent it is our genuine duty to play a role model in front of our kids and teach them about good and bad which shows our parenting skills.Ashton Leonardhttp://babyzcare.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-77838837814035726292015-10-06T06:56:59.145-04:002015-10-06T06:56:59.145-04:00I guess it's now up to me to do a better job w... I guess it's now up to me to do a better job wearing real pants with belts. Or longer tops. <a href="http://orderjoy.com" rel="nofollow">online grocery coupons</a>Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12114479635982380752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-9115774616921962552015-04-14T20:00:11.361-04:002015-04-14T20:00:11.361-04:00Thanks for reading. I think understanding the *rea...Thanks for reading. I think understanding the *real* age cutoff is key. Many private schools advertise a date, e.g., September 1, but if you ask to see the demographics of the class, you won't see any child with a birthday after April or May. It's a tough call for kids caught in that no man's land. Academically they might be one place and emotionally/socially, the other. <br />Good luck to you!Mari Passanantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899493114555183048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-3701461567345684142015-04-14T19:57:15.624-04:002015-04-14T19:57:15.624-04:00I saw that. I'm not even sure there's conf...I saw that. I'm not even sure there's confirmation that Jackson will be removed. But here's to hoping!Mari Passanantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899493114555183048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-88402449677673702312015-04-13T21:38:54.617-04:002015-04-13T21:38:54.617-04:00It really sounds like making sure to ask about the...It really sounds like making sure to ask about the age cutoff really is important. I've been thinking about putting my daughter into private preschool and I've just been looking for some additional information. This is a great blog for finding that information out. Thank you for sharing. <a href="http://www.brantchildrenscentre.com/full_time_kindergarten.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brantchildrenscentre.com/full_time_kindergarten.html</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721631801706927164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-91163266326523000392015-04-11T14:59:40.572-04:002015-04-11T14:59:40.572-04:00I know it is down to 4 women in contention but the...I know it is down to 4 women in contention but there hasn't been confirmation that it will even go to a woman.<br />Fingers crossed.It Is What It Ishttp://itiswhatitisorisit.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-15088021798139750622015-03-04T08:16:59.176-05:002015-03-04T08:16:59.176-05:00Hi LoAnn, I am glad you approve of the piece, and ...Hi LoAnn, I am glad you approve of the piece, and again, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mari Passanantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899493114555183048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-67020241923777133752015-03-03T19:46:48.793-05:002015-03-03T19:46:48.793-05:00Domenic, my brother, is still missed every minute ...Domenic, my brother, is still missed every minute of every day. Thanks for the original article, Mari.LoAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-5276077349365962062015-01-13T18:15:15.594-05:002015-01-13T18:15:15.594-05:00Oh, heck, yeah. That is my first instinct, too. Ex...Oh, heck, yeah. That is my first instinct, too. Except that both my boys tend to act out more if I am there, than if they are with someone they don't know as well.Naptimewritinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18269912586243855713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-41860900565244859092015-01-13T15:15:33.091-05:002015-01-13T15:15:33.091-05:00Thank you. All good points. I agree that no interr...Thank you. All good points. I agree that no interrogation is indicated, but a little insight is healthy.<br /><br /> The other side of it is, I kind of want to be there on the first visit, in case he does something obnoxious. Though I don't expect bad behavior, it's not outside the realm of possibility for a young kindergartener.Mari Passanantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899493114555183048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-70194951299293863162015-01-13T14:14:41.484-05:002015-01-13T14:14:41.484-05:00I'm with you. I've had several parents I d...I'm with you. I've had several parents I don't know just drop off a kid when invited. I've only had one parent ever ask me if we keep guns in the house. <br /><br />But I'm staying with my kids for the first play date with a new person. I don't care if I look like the crazy one. I want to see how the kids act together, I want to see physical or emotional hazards. I want to talk to the parent or grandparent or sitter who will be directing my child for several hours. Not to interrogate them. But to see if they're basic functioning parents. Some aren't. <br /><br />We rely on sports teams and school programs to screen the adults in charge of kids. But who screens parents?Naptimewritinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18269912586243855713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-30845752188888296412014-11-19T15:08:00.737-05:002014-11-19T15:08:00.737-05:00Thanks very much. Thanks very much. Mari Passanantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899493114555183048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-68367556890958692882014-11-18T23:05:03.326-05:002014-11-18T23:05:03.326-05:00Wishing you peace of heart and clarity of mind as ...Wishing you peace of heart and clarity of mind as you contemplate your way forward with this.It Is What It Ishttp://itiswhatitisorisit.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-54196448154625766652014-11-17T18:39:49.979-05:002014-11-17T18:39:49.979-05:00It totally threw me for a loop. Huge loop. That sa...It totally threw me for a loop. Huge loop. That said, yes, own egg. But even that would be a longish road. Ship pretty much sailed. Interesting question, though. Thank you.Mari Passanantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899493114555183048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-67553060812241107022014-11-17T16:18:59.654-05:002014-11-17T16:18:59.654-05:00I will offer no advice only support that this turn...I will offer no advice only support that this turn must throw you for a loop (having shut the door on birthing other children only to now be re-visiting it). Assuming the surgery was indicated and successful in your case, is an own-egg child the only option as you see it (vs. donor egg or donated embryo for that matter?)?It Is What It Ishttp://itiswhatitisorisit.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-63786008485698279092014-10-03T19:26:21.168-04:002014-10-03T19:26:21.168-04:00Thank you. It's already getting so much better...Thank you. It's already getting so much better. I heard from many parents of both Kindergarteners and older kids that September can be brutal. They're wired and tired and they kind of burn up on re-entry into the school atmosphere.Mari Passanantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899493114555183048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-34324283751532545502014-10-03T19:20:01.629-04:002014-10-03T19:20:01.629-04:00I am sorry that it is so hard right now and I agre...I am sorry that it is so hard right now and I agree it is probably time (overdue) for a new strategy. We have to revisit our morning routine from time to time, but I have early risers (a blessing during the week, a curse on a weekend).<br /><br />No matter what you decide the only thing I know for sure is that consistency is key. That, and clearly (and repeatedly) communicated expectations about what is going to happen, when, and in what order and what the consequence for slagging is.<br /><br />Good luck.It Is What It Ishttp://itiswhatitisorisit.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-49627544079495779972014-07-14T13:15:43.591-04:002014-07-14T13:15:43.591-04:00Every generation definitely has its "uphill t...Every generation definitely has its "uphill through the snow, both ways, fighting off bears with lunchbox" moments, and I think part of the reason we shake our heads and laugh is because our kids are better off in many ways. That said, I think the current generation of kids aged middle elementary and older are WAY too watched over. I'm hopeful that if we do decide to leave the city, my son will be able to walk home at dusk, ride his bike with abandon, etc. Mari Passanantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899493114555183048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759813497004409554.post-14069165878650259222014-07-14T12:29:12.223-04:002014-07-14T12:29:12.223-04:00I think every generation feels that the one after ...I think every generation feels that the one after it has it easy, or, easier at least. But, it really depends on what you're measuring. My sons will never have the experience of walking over to a friend's house, staying for dinner just because they are there, and walking home at dusk. They will never be able to ride their bikes around the neighborhood with abandon. They will never have the spooky feeling of driving down to the 'gulley' in the back of an open bed truck. They won't jump up at the familiar sound of the ice cream truck announcing its arrival from a street away. They won't get to experience family movie night at the local drive-in. <br /><br />All of these things make me sad, but it's balanced by the many things they do/will have.It Is What It Ishttp://itiswhatitisorisit.net/noreply@blogger.com