Comments for Controlling Chaos

Comment on Swinging by Sussana

Sussana — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:37:39 +0000

You’re back! I thought we’d lost you forever…

Comment on Swinging by Adu

Adu — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:26:24 +0000

What a brilliant smile! Kieran wlaays enjoys when Tom goes to the park, b/c he’ll actually get on the equipment and play with him I wlaays pray there are kids there that Kieran can play with, b/c park equipment is not my idea of a good time.

Comment on Swinging by TheCommonDominatorPete

TheCommonDominatorPete — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:23:00 +0000

If I hear “do it again” in that kid voice I am forced to keep doing it. And it usually goes on for a while because they will say “do it again” until you fall over.

its the simple things in life

Comment on Swinging by Rach

Rach — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:45:35 +0000

Swinging… Oh yeah! Ha. When I read the title I thought this blog had taken a naughty turn. Beautiful post, Ju! It’s sad that the things that should be our favorite part of parenting like swinging and reading with our children often become chore-like if we are not present in the moment. Thanks for the reminder.

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Comment on Swinging by Emily

Emily — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:26:39 +0000

I just put this comment somewhere else? Not sure where or why? I’m tired and pregnant….
Anyway, Love this. I’ve pushed 3 w/cold beer in hand more than once. And I’ve felt the chore aspect of swinging too
Wonderful reminder. What I TRY to remember to do every day, “savor it and soak it in”!

Comment on Fifteen Minutes of Infamy by julieperrault

julieperrault — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:25:12 +0000

Thanks Emily! Some days it’s really hard to soak and savor – that’s where the beer come in.

Comment on Fifteen Minutes of Infamy by Emily

Emily — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:22:43 +0000

Love this. I’ve pushed 3 w/cold beer in hand more than once. And I’ve felt the chore aspect of swinging too
Wonderful reminder. What I TRY to remember to do every day, “savor it and soak it in”!

Comment on Keeping Up With The Binswangers by Rachael

Rachael — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:37:19 +0000

This has always been my fave blog post of yours- but now to know the ACTUAL BINSWANGERS are aware of it?!?! AWESOME!
I just love shit like this… Full circle moment

Comment on Fifteen Minutes of Infamy by julieperrault

julieperrault — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:25:59 +0000

Jyn,
Totally agree. Add in the veil of security they have from hiding behind a screen name and it’s the adult version of bullying. I bet these people would never have the audacity to say such horrible things to my face. I omitted the really vile comments that directly attacked kids.

Comment on Fifteen Minutes of Infamy by jynuine

jynuine — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:59:06 +0000

Wow, yeah even my blood curdled at those remarks. This is something that REALLY has been on my mind as I throw myself out into the public eye more and with very personal topics too. I’m starting a postpartum weight loss vlog. Hatred. Trolls. Opinions. And all in my FACE… in my ‘private’ territory, blaring at everyone who scrolls down. Misery loves company, too. One thing I’m sure you have learned is to scrutinize what the reporter is writing on exactly, explain what you expect it not to be and never put out there something you wouldn’t want your worst enemy to see. Reporters (especially CNN) love hype. They also like to trick people into giving it up unsuspectingly. Also take into consideration WHO CNN is. Ever scroll the comments of anything child related on their website, or any news article for that matter? It’s full of whackos. People *love* to beat up on parents. I’ve noticed the trend over the past few years.
I have submitted news material to CNN a few times (I’m an iReporter) and was interviewed a couple of times but mostly for small stuff like weather related footage.
I’m glad you can swallow your pride and laugh about it openly! I have 7 kids and I get those negative “you should have your kids removed for not buying them all Toys-R-us every month” comments once and a while. It stings but in the end, they are all unhappy trolls while we are snuggling our kiddos with their sticky mugs and graham cracker grins.