tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post1170236268975512334..comments2023-09-29T06:05:39.138-07:00Comments on girl in the room: I May Be An Asshole, But My Kid Has a Bunny-Pig and a PuppyAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07022434817723918622noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-61840201473065635392010-04-08T12:25:39.858-07:002010-04-08T12:25:39.858-07:00no judgement here at all! I really like this post,...no judgement here at all! I really like this post, thanks for your honesty. <br />and I always get sucked into the taget 'vortex"...it happens to me at ikea too. I always go in for a quick run through adn end up there for over an hour and spending way more than i wanted to on a bunch of junk i didnt need!Adrianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030810604416590315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-65756204623575469962010-03-08T18:41:47.733-08:002010-03-08T18:41:47.733-08:00Target Vortex. I'm totally stealing that (and...Target Vortex. I'm totally stealing that (and giving you credit, of course!). Feel the same way about that joint--got out today for $56.72. Success!! Great perspective--and bravo for reflecting and finding what felt right for you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15462569218964784357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-28990548323884796272010-03-08T11:33:03.798-08:002010-03-08T11:33:03.798-08:00Thanks, Amy.Thanks, Amy.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022434817723918622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-50150535179002762592010-03-08T09:23:15.547-08:002010-03-08T09:23:15.547-08:00OH my goodness! this is hilarious! And you are suc...OH my goodness! this is hilarious! And you are such a good mommy for going back! Judge you, I do not. You get an A+ in my book hun:)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696402847816358849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-8915683802566326862010-03-06T21:43:44.838-08:002010-03-06T21:43:44.838-08:00You people are awesome.You people are awesome.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022434817723918622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-77217813948783591242010-03-06T05:45:01.770-08:002010-03-06T05:45:01.770-08:00I am not one to judge on this one...have been in t...I am not one to judge on this one...have been in this same situation more times than I care to remember.<br /><br />Letting a child cry it out in the middle of Target is highly overrated. I go for the peace and calm (however short-lived) every time.ZenMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677461080155544401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-22477565460460951632010-03-06T05:01:06.690-08:002010-03-06T05:01:06.690-08:00I'm sure that I wouldn't have gone back to...I'm sure that I wouldn't have gone back to Target to buy them after, but I totally have used items to calm her down that I have no intention of buying. One memorable target trip included one of those noisy kiddy laptop contraptions. The target staff seemed to frown on my use of that as a cart soother. <br /><br />The bright side is that you did what you felt was right and soon your daughter will be older and you can reason with her (also known as have a real argument) about your purchases.Joey Lynn Rescinitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219074986338894660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-31897492890603508062010-03-05T08:04:06.336-08:002010-03-05T08:04:06.336-08:00I have done this so many times with my kids before...I have done this so many times with my kids before I learned. You are a wonderful mom. And what's the harm in giving in once in a while?Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-87083193383088382012010-03-04T21:10:44.593-08:002010-03-04T21:10:44.593-08:00Bugs is so lucky to have a thoughtful mama. Thes...Bugs is so lucky to have a thoughtful mama. These little buggers are changing all the time. Just when I get used to one stage she moves on and the old tricks don't work anymore. We are going to make a gazillion mistakes as parents. It is so great that so many of us try to be conscious about it! I say, nice work!<br /><br />I've never seen a Target before (sheltered Canadian that I am), but Winners or Walmart make me poo my pants. Well, not really in my pants. But, the excitement of all that merchandise and the overwhelm of it all always gives me a poo attack. Seriously, I make a bee line for the bathroom and Hubs waits patiently. Sounds like I might not even make it to the bathroom in a Target. My over-sharing heart just thought you should know :)MOMSICLE VIBEhttp://mehubsandchubs.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-57516280936549793442010-03-04T11:37:07.456-08:002010-03-04T11:37:07.456-08:00I have totally been in your shoes. Especially at T...I have totally been in your shoes. Especially at Target. You did the right thing. I mean, we're all parenting as we go, right? Learning from my mistakes is a daily ritual. :)Suzannehttp://prettyswell.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-37804792333658514612010-03-03T17:22:18.489-08:002010-03-03T17:22:18.489-08:00I've done this exact same thing (minus the pig...I've done this exact same thing (minus the pig-dog, for me it was toy trains, ducks, kid laptop computers, etc.)and regretted it. It's all fun and games with distraction until they begin to remember everything and suddenly there's an awareness there and a huge pig-dog experience every time you go somewhere. I finally just stopped using the toys as distraction in the store and started using food instead. <br /><br />If you see a woman shuffling through Target trailing cereal and raisins and tiny marshmallows, it's probably me.<br /><br />Not much better I'm sure but at least I stopped having to buy $25 worth of extra toys we don't need every time I stepped one foot inside Target or Walmart. <br /><br />You are a good, honest, sensitive, loving mother and your daughter is so very lucky to have a mom like you.Organic Motherhood with Cool Whiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305464822153790948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-19122219970205768822010-03-03T13:54:32.144-08:002010-03-03T13:54:32.144-08:00Just one of the trials and tribulations of motherh...Just one of the trials and tribulations of motherhood! We have all either been there or will be. We are all allowed slip ups now and then!Dalia (Generation X Mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11561282285420737009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-41774761986128622422010-03-03T06:29:19.493-08:002010-03-03T06:29:19.493-08:00Thanks, all. Damn, I love that kid. What's th...Thanks, all. Damn, I love that kid. What's that thing they say about children being the greatest teachers? Corny but true.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022434817723918622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-57744633753863722102010-03-03T03:50:56.366-08:002010-03-03T03:50:56.366-08:00You will get no judgment from me. You went back an...You will get no judgment from me. You went back and got her the toys and everything turned out ok. Please don't be too hard on yourself. We're all doing the best we can as parents. <br />xoxoTraciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612857982151448455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-75683919690021124962010-03-02T19:05:08.433-08:002010-03-02T19:05:08.433-08:00I agree with your decision. I've had to suck i...I agree with your decision. I've had to suck it up on several occassions and fess up to my kids when I've made a bad choice. It's important to me that above all, my kids will know that I really do try my best and that I'm fair. I really, really like this post.<br /><br />And you would think that, b/c they're little, they won't remember things or that you can "slide one by." NOT SO MUCH.Existential Waitresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02289315763744448727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-28372514136907624422010-03-02T17:56:51.558-08:002010-03-02T17:56:51.558-08:00This is a very thoughtful post! Props to you for b...This is a very thoughtful post! Props to you for being aware of a mistake you think you made. On another note, I love how you called it the Target vortex. I always get sucked in. I wish I could stop it.Sarah at The Stroller Ballethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942945594010830972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-67033145495623516632010-03-02T16:41:27.400-08:002010-03-02T16:41:27.400-08:00I know these days well. One time I resisted with ...I know these days well. One time I resisted with our youngest daughter and she said..."can I call daddy" to which he told her..."baby girl while you got a daddy you aint gotta ever have no money..." HE is worse than me.. they are 18, 15, 13 and 9 and well adjusted even despite us.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05281438671542157935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4563256262886009429.post-40371286695845201452010-03-02T14:45:07.177-08:002010-03-02T14:45:07.177-08:00I doubt this will surprise you, but I totally agre...I doubt this will surprise you, but I totally agree. And I think you did a great job, because you did your best and when you saw your mistake, you fixed it.Annikahttp://noirbettie.com/blognoreply@blogger.com