Comments on: November Challenge

By: TheLady

TheLady — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 14:42:48 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Sara. I agree that I look at myself and my actions differently now that there are more eyes and ears paying close attention. I don’t think I’m that bad…but then I catch myself doing something not so great and realize I could do better. Because, you know, there isn’t enough involved in parenting, so why not throw another log on the fire? Thanks for joining the challenge!

By: TheLady

TheLady — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 14:40:44 +0000

You’re welcome, Michelle! I feel the same way.

By: Sara H

Sara H — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:58:24 +0000

I started thinking about this when I had kids. For some reason, I always think about one pre-mom Sara moment in the Philadelphia Art Museum with my (then pre-teen) niece and nephew. I had pointed out a uniquely dressed older couple in which the man was carrying a leopard-print tote. I invited my niece and nephew to laugh at them along with me, proposing the questions: Was it his tote? Was he carrying his wife’s tote? Based on the colorful attire of them both, you really couldn’t tell. It was hysterical. I like to think I am a nice person. For some reason I always think of this example because, as well meaning as I was with that commentary, would I want Marley and Julian to learn to laugh at others in this way. If that old guy wanted to carry a leopard-print tote, let him do so in peace goddamn it. And one day Marley might grow up and find himself wanting to carry such a bag and I want him to feel like I won’t laugh. So, yes. Good Challenge Miss Lady.

By: Michelle DiCrecchio

Michelle DiCrecchio — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 12:49:25 +0000

Amen, Lady!!!!!! We should know these things, but sometimes we need someone to point them out—- thanks for pointing them out to me!!