Comments for Smartmouth Mombie

Comment on So, 2010, hey? So far I like it. by Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:28:53 +0000

Happy New Year! Hope this new-&-improved fun thing lasts all year.

Comment on All Weirded Out by Maeve

Maeve — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:44:20 +0000

It is guilt-inducing. I remember those days.

I hope the schedule is settling into a rhythm for you and you are finding a good balance between momming and writing. I’ve been thinking of you, and wondering how you were doing (checking the blog should have been obvious, eh?).

Comment on Peaceful morning by Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:57:49 +0000

Hey Christine,
Sounds like my days. Never enough sleep to properly cope and be the enthusiastic mommy I’m supposed to be!
You must be enjoying the quiet time now that school has started. Your little boy is probably in the same class as Jacob, the one I am taking care of.
I actually get more time to write with Jacob here, Molly does her own thing and Ben is completely absorbed with his friend. No fighting, no whining, it is awesome.
So how’s about that writing group we talked about… is anyone else really interested? I am all about Wednesday nights, anytime from 5-midnight.

Comment on Peaceful morning by Jason

Jason — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:55:50 +0000

Here’s to celebrating summer vacation, more relaxed schedules, and a little relief for your morning mind.

Comment on Core genius by Jacquie

Jacquie — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:44:28 +0000

Hmmm…_ I am not used to looking at my strengths as mother – I just do it, for my own and all of the children I take care of. I think I am an encourager, I am very affectionate and terribly silly.Yet, I am also a ‘no nonsense’ sort of person. Putting that all together, I am not sure what comes at the intersection, but I think it may require medical intervention and prescription medication!

Comment on I broke my favourite mug this morning by Marla

Marla — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:14:26 +0000

My favourite cup broke too. Within days of yours. Our fates must be entwined. Or, at least our cups’.

Comment on Core genius by Alison

Alison — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:34:10 +0000

I would probably say that for me it’s communication. I talk a lot and I love explaining things to my son, chatting with him, hearing him put words to his feelings, listening to his imagination take off.

But we don’t just stop with talking: I think I’m pretty good at teaching my son that it’s ok to express your emotions, that we all feel sad, happy, angry, frustrated, silly at times, even grown ups. Of course, this also means showing each other how we feel about each other, frequently. As a result our family does a great job of letting each other know how much we love each other, verbally and non-verbally.

Comment on Core genius by mombie

mombie — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:00:07 +0000

Hi Dani, Mad, Ann and Andrea, so glad to see your answers!

You all sound like great moms to me.

Comment on Core genius by DaniGirl

DaniGirl — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:30:50 +0000

Such a great questions, especially when we often focus on what we’re not doing well. I really had to think about this one!

Like Mad, I’m going to go with both affection and reinforcing self-esteem. If nothing else, my boys will never doubt that they are dearly loved, and that I am proud of them no matter what they do.

Comment on Core genius by Mad

Mad — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:21:45 +0000

Hi. Andrea sent me over from Twitter.

My core genius would have to be affection and reinforcing self-esteem. When my daughter needs me, I am there.