Comments to Alice in Suburbia:

radiogurl - 2005-05-25 12:37:36
In reality, it's okay to tell your children no, and that you're not a servant. A mother's touch is a wonderful gift, but by the time your kids are old enough to have a cell phone, they should be learning responsibility in all areas - laundry, papers, the works. Part of being a good mom is teaching them independence, too. I know you already know that, but it's a good way to assuage your guilt while muttering that if they do this to you just one more time, you're gonna kill them, lol.
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Yvonne - 2005-05-25 12:42:21
Sometimes a mother's touch should be a flick behind the ear (just to make sure they're tuned in) and a well spoken, "While you are getting that iced water, grab one for me too. That's my best kid." At least, that works with the pliable older one...sometimes. P.S. I was joking about the ear flick, it's too hard to climb on a chair to reach their ears!
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Summer Gale - 2005-05-25 12:46:48
Are you in Berkley? Some one came from your site to mine about the same time you posted on banw45.ASD.Berkeley.EDU. If it's you do tell wazzup. BTW riotous laughter at every request and rolling your eyes works well :)
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golfwidow - 2005-05-25 15:03:13
Mother Theresa said, "God wouldn't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much." So you're not alone in saying crabby things whilst still getting the job done.
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chocolate chaos - 2005-05-25 15:50:05
you mean moms DONT know everything??!!?!?!?!?!
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l-empress - 2005-05-25 18:55:27
I'm not superwoman. I tried to make that clear from the beginning. As in, I can't do that all the time; let me show you how to do it. The only one who still thinks I'm a servant is Husband, nad he still tries to help. (Oy vey!) Y'know what? The kids love me anyhow.
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purple chai - 2005-05-25 19:44:52
Oh, been there, still looking for the exit. Although it's better now that they're older. (Oh wait, was that me before that one kid asked for $10 so I gave them each a $20?)
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boxx - 2005-05-25 20:34:37
What I do for my kids I GLADLY do without resentment or want of return. What I don't want to do I tell them. Saves so much time and energy. Been there, done that. My kids are 21 and 22 and that makes a big difference.
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katie - 2005-05-26 04:15:44
dude. my mom said no ALL the time. you already are a saint.
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art - 2005-05-27 00:33:45
ok time for you to put down guidelines/hours of service. if they are old enuff to have a cell fone, they are old enuff to get that tasty glass of iced water. and you need time for YOU!!!!! say for instance, mom's time off duty begins at 8 pm. after 8 pm you kids are on ya own! and you need to stick to that!!! and not feel bad about it either! just a bit of advice from me! ty for the comment back after i fixed my page as you requested! it took a while, but i got it where it dont look jumbled!!! cya!!
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