tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post100902949310390675..comments2023-10-25T03:45:03.077-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Watery Tart: “No No Nanny”Hart Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-44929860593256343192010-04-18T17:50:48.071-04:002010-04-18T17:50:48.071-04:00Lisa, thank you! Ironic possibly that she has end...Lisa, thank you! Ironic possibly that she has ended up a little too spicy herself!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-88370271888799697702010-04-18T11:45:41.541-04:002010-04-18T11:45:41.541-04:00What a fun and interesting post, WT. I really enj...What a fun and interesting post, WT. I really enjoy your writing style and how descriptive you are. Loved "too spicy". :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819089896296871441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-40200137138482642962010-04-17T10:44:48.746-04:002010-04-17T10:44:48.746-04:00*hugs Kas* You and me both sister. I wish my mom...*hugs Kas* You and me both sister. I wish my mom was more open to communication too, but she is SO conflict averse that if anyone says ANYTHING the slightest big critical, she totally shuts down. I'm happy to field stuff you just need a more seasoned opinion on, but I know you need your family on a lot of it, too. Glad you're making progress with your dad!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-58977129250120019582010-04-17T00:50:42.525-04:002010-04-17T00:50:42.525-04:00These days I wish more and more that communication...These days I wish more and more that communication was more open with my mom.. there's things I want to tell her that I can't even imagine how she'll respond to. Half the time I think she'll be fine; then I think she'll explode. I'm actually making progress with my dad.. shockingly.<br /><br />Anyway, this post made me smile... she's a lucky girl--hopefully she knows that. I loved all of the stories too.. very sweet. :]Kashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825319426944810820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-36485982937444485342010-04-16T18:18:10.508-04:002010-04-16T18:18:10.508-04:00CL: It's nice to have late starters if you ca...CL: It's nice to have late starters if you can get them! Unfortunately, between my husband and I, we had a fair amount of difficult child karma to pay back--hubby more than me, because though I did lots of stuff I shouldn't, I also did everything I should. Him, not so much.<br /><br />Kierah-thank you!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-23034267126894258682010-04-16T18:06:50.762-04:002010-04-16T18:06:50.762-04:00I *loved* this post! She's beautiful - good j...I *loved* this post! She's beautiful - good job mom!Kierah Jane Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282642130320133350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-72594557504899599232010-04-16T17:38:53.019-04:002010-04-16T17:38:53.019-04:00Ahh... teenagers. Mine is 17, my son is 16. She&...Ahh... teenagers. Mine is 17, my son is 16. She's not quite a turbulent teen, I think she is finally just hitting that stage. Seems my kids didn't follow the norm. The usual age phases were sort of lost on them, then when realized they should have been acting a certain way, they started late. ;) Not with much gusto either. They're very good kids.<br />I love how your daughter said make-up was spicy and wouldn't let you sing til she was 5. :D Sounds like you have a great couple of kids there.Mel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-26759036352249453372010-04-16T17:17:23.084-04:002010-04-16T17:17:23.084-04:00Ha! Ellie, you and I cross posted. Thank you! Y...Ha! Ellie, you and I cross posted. Thank you! You still have the start of high school ahead, then? I have trouble when she's out of control, but I am very good at just listening when she needs to took. It is the sass that sassy me can't handle.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-59144425360741835842010-04-16T17:15:47.703-04:002010-04-16T17:15:47.703-04:00Marjorie-i yell now... it only lasted until she wa...Marjorie-i yell now... it only lasted until she was a big sister... somehow when her beastie came out, so did mine! I think you're a great mom, too Marjorie. I don't know how you do the home schooling, especially when you have a couple more than I do!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-88001885325228242682010-04-16T17:15:23.873-04:002010-04-16T17:15:23.873-04:00My daughter is fourteen; I enjoyed you sharing you...My daughter is fourteen; I enjoyed you sharing your daughter with us! I think you are a great mother, open and trying to be appreciative of<br />your children's special talents! There is no better way, then to be there, listen and be open to their expressive ways! (and help them when <br />things get out of control or out of their control)Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-48411198137495165402010-04-16T15:52:44.095-04:002010-04-16T15:52:44.095-04:00Ireally enjoyed your post about your daughter. &q...Ireally enjoyed your post about your daughter. "No No" sounds a lot like me when I was young. Except I did NOT have the athletic streak. And I will be continuing the practice of being open and honest with my daughters as my mom was with me. Totally agree with you there. I wish I had the self restraint not to yell though. I do that far more than I should. You're a great mom, and I know that your kids will turn out awesome.Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958530958484080973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-16048663304765312852010-04-16T15:36:35.851-04:002010-04-16T15:36:35.851-04:00Kimberly and Beth-thank you so much to both of you...Kimberly and Beth-thank you so much to both of you! I try to limit the family stuff more for their privacy than mine, but when I get into it, it does flow pretty easily! My kids and my grandma are probably my favorite people I will ever know, so they are definitely great topics!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-84353783526336748002010-04-16T14:52:02.781-04:002010-04-16T14:52:02.781-04:00I think this my favorite post you've written i...I think this my favorite post you've written in the Challenge so far. Maybe it's that it was written with so much love for your child! No No is a beautiful woman/child and I hope she will continue to bring joy to your life as walks the bridge from childhood into adulthood!Beth Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047047792782914757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-26282995922042726722010-04-16T14:09:54.339-04:002010-04-16T14:09:54.339-04:00What an absolutely wonderful post! I love hearing...What an absolutely wonderful post! I love hearing the stories of children and the jumps they make from the wee stages of toddlerdom to being teenagers. Your love of her, as well as your compassion and understanding, shine through and it's beautiful to behold. Thank you so uch for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-83892140431644291462010-04-16T12:01:25.838-04:002010-04-16T12:01:25.838-04:00Elizabeth, your denial is only possible because yo...Elizabeth, your denial is only possible because you had a BOY first. Your daughter will be a teen by the time she's a tween. I promise.<br /><br />Thank you B.! Yeah, I do love her tons, even if she is exasperating! I think you should have your mom guest blog with stories about you! Good luck to you, too this weekend! Hopefully no huge weekend events to pull you from the writing!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-14213352867488286202010-04-16T11:52:58.124-04:002010-04-16T11:52:58.124-04:00Hart, I really liked reading this entry. As always...Hart, I really liked reading this entry. As always it's well written and entertaining, but you can really see the love in your words. I loved the little stories you shared with us... my mom has some of those about me. I guess every mother stores them up, huh? Thank you so much for sharing No No with us. Have a great weekend and good luck on finishing up your chapters!!!B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-24977565439392747422010-04-16T10:52:04.947-04:002010-04-16T10:52:04.947-04:00I'm still in denial that the teen years mean t...I'm still in denial that the teen years mean that anything will change. (Yes, that's me rocking back and forth, fingers in my ears, going "lalala.") <br /><br />She's a beautiful girl...you'll have your hands full. LOVE those stories---she definitely sounds like a creative writer.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-6896903801383820832010-04-16T10:46:39.929-04:002010-04-16T10:46:39.929-04:00Lola *snort* Poor dog! teehee THANK YOU!
Yvonn...Lola *snort* Poor dog! teehee THANK YOU!<br /><br />Yvonne, thank you! You have a great weekend, too!<br /><br />Megan-I'm glad we have a lot in common, as I think you're pretty darned smart! And it doesn't surprise me that west of the Cascades is just as open--I lived in Portland long enough to know the open-mindedness. Ann Arbor, in spite of sitting in the midwest, is pretty liberal, and there is actually a 'gay-chic' (kids trying it on because it's 'cool' rather than because they're really compelled), but that is okay with me because it means the kids who truly are gay are far more accepted. I agree though, the acceptance is related to the hand-holding and openness, and I love that affection between friends.<br /><br />Alex, thank you! I'm pretty sure she'll rule the world some day, so be ready for that!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-17805414504094599522010-04-16T10:39:25.753-04:002010-04-16T10:39:25.753-04:00Sounds like No No is destined for great things!Sounds like No No is destined for great things!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-64939996757001490522010-04-16T10:26:16.603-04:002010-04-16T10:26:16.603-04:00Hart, this is a great blog. Your daughter is beau...Hart, this is a great blog. Your daughter is beautiful and intelligent.<br /><br />Sometimes you and I are so much alike it's frightening. :) We have a lot of the same ideas about how to raise a child. Open communication, honesty. It allows them to be open and honest with us. For them to know it's okay to talk to us, we won't judge.<br /><br />Your No No sounds like a mix of my two kids.<br /><br />And the hand holding thing, my kids do it to all the way out here in Washington. I think because sexual orientation is being accepted more and more, girls don't think anything about hold hands. They just do it. And they tell each other they love each other.(hetero boys of course is another thing)Megan Bostichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811715491350987530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-20300795379678542522010-04-16T08:57:54.437-04:002010-04-16T08:57:54.437-04:00Your daughter sonds a very lovely girl.
I did so m...Your daughter sonds a very lovely girl.<br />I did so much enjoy reading this blog,<br />May you and your family have a good week-end.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-45264315307143317932010-04-16T08:21:53.265-04:002010-04-16T08:21:53.265-04:00My daughter is 14, and it is a challenge. When she...My daughter is 14, and it is a challenge. When she is PMS-ing, even the dogs steer clear of her mood swings.<br /><br />I love the the photos, especially that last one...the lighting, the composition, the hand holding, the boy-girl. Lovely. Perfect.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-54462900432941529562010-04-16T08:11:55.927-04:002010-04-16T08:11:55.927-04:00Cher-Bear-that's so true--you may not ACTUALLY...Cher-Bear-that's so true--you may not ACTUALLY talk, but knowing you CAN makes a bit difference. She tests me sometimes, asking 'what ifs' to see what might possibly freak me out, but I think I usually remain level-headed.<br /><br />Joris-that's because many European cities were laid out before they did such things regularly--the benefit from just being so darned OLD.<br /><br />Jan--she DOES know her own mind, and in the category where my own choices were the worst (boys) she is VERY level-headed. She is her mother's daughter though, and often enough, even though I didn't succumb to peer pressure, I led the bunch into mischief because it was my idea...Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-62492376721138011752010-04-16T08:02:34.373-04:002010-04-16T08:02:34.373-04:00She's a beauty, Hart, and yeah, you're pro...She's a beauty, Hart, and yeah, you're probably in for a bit of turmoil. Like you, though, I believe a close child-parent relationship is the best protector one can have against outside influences. She also sounds like she knows her own mind; IMHO, that's 99% of the battle.Jan O'Hara (Tartitude)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04930129153455367820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-17347479667455330962010-04-16T07:44:51.688-04:002010-04-16T07:44:51.688-04:00Yeah, I suppose that's the drawback of buildin...Yeah, I suppose that's the drawback of building everything aligned to the compass, instead of the sun like they do in Europe :)TreeXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207780401239489714noreply@blogger.com