tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750720746807403757.post4884897438728025631..comments2023-12-31T11:27:14.112+13:00Comments on Hazelnuts: Attention seekingJacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01192730590127098720noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750720746807403757.post-9355363694116602412009-07-17T11:01:34.614+12:002009-07-17T11:01:34.614+12:00Most of the time Dali is really good while mummy i...Most of the time Dali is really good while mummy is on the computer, or cooking or whatever, but occasionally he'll be very clingy so it's a trade-off :)octopusgrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09322647657225176874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750720746807403757.post-26791901148171271202009-07-05T04:44:27.595+12:002009-07-05T04:44:27.595+12:00my youngest brother is a single dad with an only c...my youngest brother is a single dad with an only child; a boy. He is now putting his foot down about the boy learning how to play alone especially when its time to make dinner - but its frustrating for both. I think only children are at a disadvantage to some degree - too much personalized attention is not necessarily a good thing.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553417534760988237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750720746807403757.post-39099219014881114992009-07-05T03:13:30.634+12:002009-07-05T03:13:30.634+12:00At four, I always remembered playing with friends....At four, I always remembered playing with friends. Maybe she needs a good girl pal that they could play together. I remember not wanting my mom around after that...Ana Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15400013547037745025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750720746807403757.post-29459415686045365022009-07-04T15:05:13.909+12:002009-07-04T15:05:13.909+12:00I used to sew when Cam had his afternoon sleep, bu...I used to sew when Cam had his afternoon sleep, but that went away about a year ago. Now I usually can only do cutting while he's up. I try to sew occasionally when he's chilling out in the afternoon (he watches a bit of TV, instead of sleeping)but that doesn't always work out. It's hard to find the energy to sew at night once the big kids are all in bed. Most of my sewing time in on the weekends when Dad is around to amuse the boy :-)<br /><br />I am looking forward to Cam going to preschool in a month. I'll have two days a week to myself 8.30am to 3pm. Hooray!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750720746807403757.post-85020659171901264722009-07-04T08:36:28.010+12:002009-07-04T08:36:28.010+12:00I think kidddies need to learn to play by themselv...I think kidddies need to learn to play by themselves. Actually I have some definite ideas about it!!! Start in a structured way... I'm setting the timer for 20 minutes, I want you to play quietly in your room while I sew. I think it is actuallly the best gift you can give your kids to be able to make their own fun! I have teenagers and little ones. when my teenagers were little I would not let them say they were bored. If they did they had to clean the toilet (A bored person needs a job) some days it got cleaned A LOT. They thank me now that they can make their own fun! Sorry will hop off my soap box now!!!Deb Robertson Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765205075437689979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750720746807403757.post-91493312405739083382009-07-04T06:46:19.226+12:002009-07-04T06:46:19.226+12:00Age 4 is the perfect time to start "ignoring&...Age 4 is the perfect time to start "ignoring" her and letting her play on her own. In my opinion. From my expereience with my stepson, when he was 4 it was all about having dad there every second. And becuase my husband wasn't good about letting him figure it out on his own, or play by himself for small periods of time, he is still doing it now that he's 7. I try and step in and have him figure things out on his own, or give dad some break time and that does help, but my husband really should have put his foot down himself. While I think it's important to spend time with your kids, I think it's equally important that they learn to play and imagine on their own. And it's just as important for us to have a small break of our own. :)Christina Lane | The Sometimes Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15855629064932597399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750720746807403757.post-17016673534512417952009-07-04T00:40:48.863+12:002009-07-04T00:40:48.863+12:00There I was with my little 9 month old boy thinkin...There I was with my little 9 month old boy thinking that free time would start happening for me when he gets a little older and can entertain himself... is this just a myth? I really, really hope not!<br /><br />I hope you find a balance with Hazel soon so that you can both enjoy time together and time doing separate things... either that or you are just going to have to teach her how to do quilting!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133060244758950172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750720746807403757.post-23675862790437933862009-07-03T22:20:57.044+12:002009-07-03T22:20:57.044+12:00Ohhhhh! So you're a "beck and call girl&q...Ohhhhh! So you're a "beck and call girl" too? lol I feel your pain. I have two little girls (2 & 6) and every time I even think about answering the phone, popping onto the computer, sewing, etc. they all the sudden need me. *Sigh****Sharon***https://www.blogger.com/profile/13812565048040473828noreply@blogger.com