tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post1392295672916026272..comments2023-09-29T07:58:18.353-05:00Comments on My Life as Described by Twin Trials and Triumphs: I Will Not Say, "I'm Sorry"MandyE (Twin Trials and Triumphs)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02510155408149227364noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-37891440247088594632012-03-27T09:19:13.416-05:002012-03-27T09:19:13.416-05:00So insightful, Mandy! You're so right----we sh...So insightful, Mandy! You're so right----we should not be sorry for disciplining our children!<br /><br />As a chronic "I'm sorrier" I am thankful that you've brought an awareness of this to me. I want to be mindful of this. Thank you!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227900123820813021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-37006695359469645612012-03-26T13:42:21.557-05:002012-03-26T13:42:21.557-05:00love this post :) i call these the non-negotiable...love this post :) i call these the non-negotiables. i won't apologize for anything having to do with health or safety. and danger is another non-negotiable. <br /><br />i've noticed that B says "okay?" a lot. that's another one that i consciously decided not to say if there is really not a choice. for example, he'll say, "let's get into your car seats, okay?" for me, there's no room for negotiation there, so i'll just say, "time to get into your car seats." :) sometimes it takes awhile to break yourself of a habit, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-77451979105511049682012-03-23T22:21:57.028-05:002012-03-23T22:21:57.028-05:00Such a very good point, and one I am still learnin...Such a very good point, and one I am still learning. And even now, when I say I'm sorry, I try to always remember to say "I'm sorry you are upset" but holy smokes kiddo, what were you thinking? Now, to keep my emotions in check...when they walk into the street without looking.northsidefourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04021998139776276601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-33145797890446589102012-03-20T22:36:47.249-05:002012-03-20T22:36:47.249-05:00Yea, seriously! What ever happened to just saying...Yea, seriously! What ever happened to just saying "no" and that is that? Why do some parents feel the need to totally explain thier actions to their children, every time? Much less, apologize. I am pretty sure the words, "because I said so" will be part of my parenting vocabulary. <br /><br />123 Magic is ok. I've used it in my classroom before - years and years ago. In fact, I count to get my (2nd grade) students to do stuff... "by the time I get to 1, you need to be ready to _______", and it works like a charm. I think I got that from 123 Magic.<br /><br />What I've learned though, is that you need a toolbag of tricks, and that one method may not work for all kids. You do what works.Paula Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545620300368378897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-27835504170098254172012-03-20T20:35:13.106-05:002012-03-20T20:35:13.106-05:00Great post and thoughts!! Now that you say this, I...Great post and thoughts!! Now that you say this, I have to wonder if/how often I say that when I shouldn't for the same reasons? Hmmm....going to have to be more conscious about that...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04144518378020653282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-22166117560591463942012-03-20T13:44:19.480-05:002012-03-20T13:44:19.480-05:00Agree with Charlene - you are a great mom!Agree with Charlene - you are a great mom!Marcia (123 blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15581613927187600748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-77977636143242330012012-03-20T13:25:13.408-05:002012-03-20T13:25:13.408-05:00I agree...I always feel horrible punishing my kids...I agree...I always feel horrible punishing my kids but I remind myself I am doing them a favor in helping teach them right from wrong and that their are consequences for poor choices- Nothing to apologize for!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05256964074568085406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-43129637556433887622012-03-20T11:18:13.113-05:002012-03-20T11:18:13.113-05:00YES!! I am a chronic "aplogizer"...it&#...YES!! I am a chronic "aplogizer"...it's my first reaction to everything. I have had to focus on NOT saying "I'm sorry" for things that are out of my control for years, and punishment is an area I should probably think about as well.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11371310465607810535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8596567296179908968.post-11064195501761705852012-03-20T09:34:52.869-05:002012-03-20T09:34:52.869-05:00Love this post Mandy...you are such a great Mom!Love this post Mandy...you are such a great Mom!Charlene Julianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.com