tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852120052681681870.post7909544510815287437..comments2023-04-03T15:29:32.313-05:00Comments on I Digress...: Raising Jackson: Love. Faith. And Words.Beth M. Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03616567155106948675noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852120052681681870.post-2122811774621767322014-04-26T09:04:03.917-05:002014-04-26T09:04:03.917-05:00pretty nice blog, following :)pretty nice blog, following :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852120052681681870.post-83178082550893538122014-04-24T11:48:16.232-05:002014-04-24T11:48:16.232-05:00Thanks for your words, Lynn. I think I need to shu...Thanks for your words, Lynn. I think I need to shut out all the noise - In my heart (and gut) I know what is best. I'll continue to fight for that. One thing I did learn from my oldest son is that I will never regret fighting for them, but I would most certainly regret it if I didn't! Beth M. Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616567155106948675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852120052681681870.post-41968024763603560652014-04-24T11:46:15.925-05:002014-04-24T11:46:15.925-05:00Thanks mom. I know I'll look and think it wasn...Thanks mom. I know I'll look and think it wasn't that bad (you can all remind me - ha!). Love you, too.Beth M. Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616567155106948675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852120052681681870.post-55196900723426599152014-04-24T11:45:22.857-05:002014-04-24T11:45:22.857-05:00Thank you for your words of encouragement Sioux. Y...Thank you for your words of encouragement Sioux. Yes, I'm working on some things for this summer. Wine and a nap (in just that order) sounds divine ; )Beth M. Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616567155106948675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852120052681681870.post-73526076362317091502014-04-23T18:14:41.110-05:002014-04-23T18:14:41.110-05:00Oh Beth, hang in there. It is difficult especially...Oh Beth, hang in there. It is difficult especially if you feel everyone is against what you feel. Been there and well, as much as it hurts us to have our kids feel bad about us, it will be okay in the long haul. Sometimes my adult children might razz me about something I did, but they also love me dearly and they know I did the best I could and well... it all works out when love is involved. And let me just say, your heart will hurt watching them even as adults...Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296300032567383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852120052681681870.post-6006304582657191792014-04-21T21:08:37.253-05:002014-04-21T21:08:37.253-05:00It's worth every single eye roll, "I hate...It's worth every single eye roll, "I hate you", curse word, door slam and smug look....that's my perspective after raising two children who have grown up to be outstanding! But...when you are going through it, it's so hard. He is so difficult, but he is so worth it:) Love all of you.drpffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091600378615453971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852120052681681870.post-82932972113488619772014-04-21T20:22:54.134-05:002014-04-21T20:22:54.134-05:00Oh Beth, I think you're so wrong. I think you ...Oh Beth, I think you're so wrong. I think you will look back and say, "It was horrid, but it was sooo worth it." And it will be.<br /><br />Is there some extracurricular/community group that you could get Jack involved in that would be an acceptable "bridge" for him...a group that would ensure Jack gets some social opportunities (AKA girls) while he attends the school that is best for him--as determined by his mother?<br /><br />You just cannot give up. You can't give in. Have a glass of wine, have a nap, and regroup. We had a daughter who was a tough nut, but now she is awesome...and it WAS all worth it. <br /><br />Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852120052681681870.post-86468884604255095172014-04-21T17:55:21.472-05:002014-04-21T17:55:21.472-05:00Thank you for the kind words Tammy. The boy has ch...Thank you for the kind words Tammy. The boy has charm and a strong will in spades - and I am working on the guidance. I'm hanging on for dear life! Yes, he's got all the makings of a fantastic human being - looking forward to watching that growth... and someday (much like child birth?) I'll look back and say "oh, it wasn't so bad..." ; )Beth M. Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616567155106948675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-852120052681681870.post-89855608562230717512014-04-21T16:23:27.936-05:002014-04-21T16:23:27.936-05:00I honestly think if we make our decisions with our...I honestly think if we make our decisions with our children's best interests at heart - rather than our own - they will someday realize that we loved them enough to let them hate us. I said that to my son once: "It would be so much nicer for me if you thought I was wonderful, but I'm not making the decision for my own benefit; I'm making it for yours." He not only got it, it stopped the fight cold. Hang on. It's hard enough to be part of a supportive parental unit, let alone a single mom. It really will get better (usually around junior year with perhaps a few "dips" until after college). Charm and a strong will mixed with a lot of guidance can be a recipe for one fantastic - and fantastically successful - human being. Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.com