Comments on: I’m a horrible houseguest

By: RookieMom Heather

RookieMom Heather — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 04:23:51 +0000

I sent my short list and list of nice-to-haves in advance. I’m sure we can survive until Friday morning and do a little market run. Glad to hear I’m not the only one.

By: Backpacking Dad

Backpacking Dad — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:58:42 +0000

You’re a monster.

By: Backpacking Dad

Backpacking Dad — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:57:42 +0000

I also said to smack them around.

By: phdinparenting

phdinparenting — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:50:04 +0000

Backpacking Dad:

I teach my kids to throw unicorn knick-knacks at hosts who do not jump at their every command.

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:37:34 +0000

and if you are ever in North Battleford (yeah, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be! lol) you could stay here. Be forewarned, I’m a terrible housekeeper though!

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:26:39 +0000

Wow – Did you really just say “Kids should be seen and not heard…”? Really?! How old school…is that how you were brought up? Did this mentality, did it serve you well? In 2010 kids should be heard, they have rights and it is our job as parents to ensure they are heard. Shame on you. I would like to gently encourage you to re-evaluate that position and take a good hard look at how your kids interact. Please stop making them be something they aren’t (quiet), you risk damaging their very spirit.

By: Teresa Pitman

Teresa Pitman — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:49:09 +0000

If you ever want to come to Guelph, you’re more than welcome to come and stay with me. I can’t imagine not asking a houseguest what he or she likes and doesn’t like to eat and whether my usual meal times would work. Isn’t that part of being a considerate hostess? And who cares about underwear on the bathroom floor?

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:29:44 +0000

Silicon Valley has a place for you and the kids Annie

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:08:02 +0000

sorry for the double reply, i did not think the one from my phone went through…

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:06:28 +0000

Kara,

I dont force feed my kids ever, if they do not want to eat the food that is cooked by me or someone else that is their choice. One of my more traumatic memories as a kid was being forced the “graciously accept” the god awful cake my grandmother made that was filled with marmalade…. ugh

toddlers do not have the neural pathways to actually understand and remember “don’t touch” they might remember for a minute at best… they see it, they want it, that is all their little minds can comprehend. move your shit, or i will, or my kid could break it…. simple….