tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27936566.post1546934367842898163..comments2023-10-15T00:44:30.839-07:00Comments on our joyful life: Learning all the timekellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00140450548487566657noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27936566.post-22462465308542608892007-10-14T10:34:00.000-07:002007-10-14T10:34:00.000-07:00Obviously that Daily OM hit a note for a lot of pe...Obviously that Daily OM hit a note for a lot of people. For me it was more about my relationship with my stepmom, ughh. I know the feeling though, wanting to be completely connected with our kids and sometimes they just want to be left alone at "that" moment. Yep, old habits are hard to break, especially when they've been drilled in from birth. Don't beat yourself up about it. He probably went to bed actually feeling really good that his mom cares, even if he was a little annoyed.Heidi Snavleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11954842963823414136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27936566.post-4878532508250192362007-10-14T10:15:00.000-07:002007-10-14T10:15:00.000-07:00Hi Kelli,Although we've not met, for years now I'v...Hi Kelli,<BR/>Although we've not met, for years now I've been reading, benefitting and identifying with the Unschool Information forum site and inparticular over the past year, I've been reading many blogs created by unschoolers(probably mostly Live and Learn families.)<BR/><BR/>Nice to meet you.<BR/><BR/>Your learning moment post was particularly close to my heart as I bounce up against my need for connection with our 14 year old son, Wes, and his need for space, privacy, and internal solitude. <BR/><BR/>For months now I've described the shift and development he is in the midst of as, "he's walking over the man-bridge...and although he may desire my support, he won't need me in the ways I've been familiar with. Daily, I remember to trust his process and look for those openings he offers up.<BR/><BR/>And altough it's not always convenient, I look for opportunities to say "yes" to late night dvd viewings...or his commentary and excitement about Halo 3...or anything that would have once made my eyes glaze over!<BR/><BR/>I've also really found an "In" with being at my computer and he being in his room and up pops "yahoo chat" and it's Wes sending me links and having general chit chat...somehow that medium is easier and probably more fun for him.<BR/><BR/>I love your blog by-the-by!<BR/><BR/>Warm regards,<BR/>kim<BR/>On the coast of Maine<BR/>www.ourheartcenteredlife.blogspot.comkimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059255763691723569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27936566.post-50923969503547077472007-10-13T12:01:00.000-07:002007-10-13T12:01:00.000-07:00I get the daily OM too, and it's often quite seren...I get the daily OM too, and it's often quite serendipitous. We all have our moments where we slip back into old patterns - they're so insidious sometimes! But you're aware of it and can make ammends and make it better for next time. I echo Diana that it's a powerful thing for our kids to see that we are still evolving too!piscesgrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279344142538980436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27936566.post-20296339395652189922007-10-12T18:39:00.000-07:002007-10-12T18:39:00.000-07:00I'm having a "HELLO, remember non-attachment!?" da...I'm having a "HELLO, remember non-attachment!?" day in my head, so that Om was great. Not great in a soothing way. I would rather have reassurance that I *can* cling to and control and mend other people.<BR/><BR/>I'm doing fine with my kids. I have an estranged younger adult friend I'm worried about, but he's grown, he's bright, and he knows where I am. And I do know, for sure, that had I not crowded and bugged him he would've been around longer and maybe still. Someday he might be back. But today he's not and the tendrils haven't all dried up and fallen off. Darn me and my occasional vinish behavior. ;)<BR/><BR/>Sleep's like magic. I bet Alec wasn't grumpy when he came out the other end of a bunch of sleep.Sandra Doddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853107998229753762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27936566.post-26300446849261792162007-10-11T09:28:00.000-07:002007-10-11T09:28:00.000-07:00I was playing Clue with Jesse this morning and I w...I was playing Clue with Jesse this morning and I won. He was sad, in a very big way. I kept trying to talk to him about it and he finally said, "Mommy, you're not letting me be sad!" :/ I need a muzzle, I swear. Or more patience. This post was perfect timing for me, for both my kids' sake.Madeline Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075400838213199585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27936566.post-58799906745208629022007-10-11T09:19:00.000-07:002007-10-11T09:19:00.000-07:00Thanks for bringing the Daily Om to me, I'm always...Thanks for bringing the Daily Om to me, I'm always amazed and grateful when it's spot on with my life's rhythm :) It's a gift to show our kids we're still evolving too, it *really* is about the journey ♥hahamommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833374219315596567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27936566.post-86056758366060640932007-10-11T08:40:00.000-07:002007-10-11T08:40:00.000-07:00Very much needed...to hear your words and the Dail...Very much needed...to hear your words and the Daily Om. It's the agenda thing I've got to work on.<BR/>Thanks.mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292194888513270595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27936566.post-86493332935272402112007-10-11T07:53:00.000-07:002007-10-11T07:53:00.000-07:00Musta been written by an unschooler? Sheesh! Spo...Musta been written by an unschooler? Sheesh! Spot on is right! :) Hug your kids for me! xxx oooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05024035182585463786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27936566.post-71051432793605630012007-10-11T06:36:00.000-07:002007-10-11T06:36:00.000-07:00Kelli,This is so what is going on lately with Nick...Kelli,<BR/>This is so what is going on lately with Nick and I. I'm just having to realize that he is at a quiet and thoughtful stage of processing life.<BR/>It is so hard. Especially because I can feel left out. Which brings it all back to me once again. Ugh!<BR/>Loved the quoted thoughts.<BR/>TinaTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312416207958944255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27936566.post-7188798966908666292007-10-11T06:31:00.000-07:002007-10-11T06:31:00.000-07:00Wow, this post was written for me, wasn't it? ;) ...Wow, this post was written for me, wasn't it? ;) I have a son who uses words very sparingly, and it has been quite a challenge for me to learn to accept this! I also couldn't sleep last night, up to 4a.m., much of my running thoughts comsuned with how to better connect with my kids AND the issues with my parents that the Daily Om you shared addressed PERFECTLY! I'll be sharing that with my parents for sure! <BR/>Hope you have a great day connecting with your kiddos, and not being too groggy. ;)<BR/>Love ya!Deannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297303119146586446noreply@blogger.com