Comments on: Remembering and Teaching (& Parading)

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 29 May 2009 08:05:54 +0000

I didn’t like it when my son went from calling me Mommy to Mom. It’s just something about Mommy that still makes them your baby. He was about 3 and half when he made the switch and at 5 and half I still melt when he switches and calls me Mommy.
Amy
P.S. I like your hair!

Amys last blog post..Why are people so cold hearted

By: Katie in MA

Katie in MA — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:25:09 +0000

I love how you and commenter Brittany worded it. I especially like Brittany's "critical thinking with ever-present respect." Because whether we agree with this particular war or not, it's the ultimate sacrifice of so many people that have let us become the country we are today and have let us enjoy so many liberties we often take for granted.Thank you to those who have given so much, and thank you to those who are willing to risk it all. Katie in MAs last blog post..The postlet about sunburns that one will care about ‘cept me.

By: FireMom

FireMom — Tue, 26 May 2009 12:48:06 +0000

Brittany; I know what you mean. I recently was involved in an online discussion where a girl/woman blatantly said that she hated the war and, therefore, with her logic, said that she also hated the Soldiers. I couldn’t comprehend what she was saying. I don’t like the war. But to say the things (there were more that I wouldn’t dare repeat) that she said about the Soldiers themselves? It made me sick.

There’s a balance to find, I think, especially for families like ours and perhaps yours. I want our sons to be able to form their own opinions (which means I’ll have to respect what they think and feel even if it is different than what I think or feel) but I also want them to be respectful. Hopefully we’re on the right path. I’ll let you know in ten to twenty years. HA!

By: on this Memorial Day « Just Enjoy Him

on this Memorial Day « Just Enjoy Him — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:36:56 +0000

[...] give the cyber-floor to Firemom because I love how she explains Memorial Day in her post, Remembering and Teaching (& Parading). [...]

By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:45:17 +0000

Beautifully put. Judys last blog post..on “God doesn’t give you more than you can handle”

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:19:52 +0000

LOVE the photos!!!!!!! You are such a beautiful family!

By: Kristie

Kristie — Mon, 25 May 2009 19:02:46 +0000

We rode in the fire truck in the parade today too! I took our camera, but the batteries were dead-I was SO bummed! LOL! I didn't try to explain what today was about to the kids since they are still quite young. All they know is they rode in the fire truck and they didn't get candy. (They are used to getting candy at parades-LOL!) I think a simple little expaination, like you gave to BigBrother, would be good for them this year, though. Kristies last blog post..Make Something Monday (a little early): Patriotic Gelatin Salad

By: Brittany

Brittany — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:38:00 +0000

Sometimes I struggle with issues like this, as an Army wife and also a big opponent of the Iraq war. I confess that there are times I don’t feel as patriotic as many people seem to think I should. But more and more I think we’re using the word “patriotism” where “nationalism” is more correct. Anyway, what I mean to say is that I like how you explain the balance. Critical thinking with the always present respect for our troops. I like for my kids to see how we honor them, especially as their dad gets ready to deploy.