Comments on: Patience is a Virtue

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:48:14 +0000

Just to be clear, in this situation, there was more to be gained by my having a pleasant treat with my daughter than would have been gained by me hauling her donutless and sad out of the Tim Horton’s.

I shared the story of the donut in a post because it was funny, it cracked me up, and I knew my readers would get a kick out of it.

I don’t feel I owe you or anyone else an explanation, but I have written this because it hurts me to think that anyone would think ill of my daughter – or that my words would give them a less than favorable impression of her. My days with her are filled with all the normal frustrations and endless, irreplaceable joys of motherhood. If you want to know what she is really like, and what most of our days are like together, then you should read this post: http://momminitup.com/being-a-mom/when-she-takes-my-hand/

Also, dear friends, when I tried to respond to Momof6 personally with the above comment, it came back undeliverable – she used a fake email address to comment apparently – so let’s all just stop feeding the troll, so to speak.

By: Momof6

Momof6 — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:24:49 +0000

Are you people kidding me? No, none of my children would scream in public, because they have been taught manners and respect for other people. This is NOT a funny little story, this is a child acting like a brat (oh, I’m SO abusive for calling a child a brat!) Let me know in ten years how well your lovely little brats behave. For the record, I don’t call my children names, my children are well behaved because they have grown up in a home where it is expected that they be polite and kind and not obnoxious in public. If my child behaved that way I would certainly not then reward her with a donut, because the very next time her patience is tested, she is going to respond the same way. That’s not teaching her anything except how to get her way.

By: Katie@DomesticDebacle

Katie@DomesticDebacle — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:38:05 +0000

momof6- calling a child a brat is a form of verbal abuse. If this is what you call a stranger’s child- I can only imagne what you say to yours. Stop the cycle of hate. I’ll be praying. And yes, I know what I am talking about.
Jenny- you are a wonderful mother to a sweet and spirited child. Kudos to you for steering her in the right direction. I know I’ve had several moments like that with M (and my 21 preschoolers). It’s very hard for a 3 year-old to learn patience. Experts say that it takes at least 7 times of saying something to a child of that age to have something “sink in”. So by her repeating you on the first try- I’d say that was a parenting WIN!
Much love.

By: ruth

ruth — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:17:54 +0000

AS A MOM of 8: Mom of 6…How did you get “brat” out of this story???? Please learn to laugh at your children and see the joy in times like Jenny had with sophie. Jenny was being a great mom TEACHING so-so to be patient. Sophie responded as a child who was trying very hard to be good…..do you not see that? My 3 year old would have done the same and I KNOW FOR A FACT jenny does not reward bad behavior….ease up please….

Jenny you are a great mom….keep it up!

By: Jen B

Jen B — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:23:00 +0000

I saw your comment on facebook and had to check out the critic. I reread your post, and still don’t see how a stranger could call your child a “brat”. That’s just rude. Don’t people have better things to do than nit pick at your post. I’m always astounded how peolple are so critical yet they are the ones who came to your page to read it. If they don’t like your blog they don’t have to read it. Unless, Jenny, you are twisting their arms and rewarding them with donuts. In that case, where’s mine? I prefer DD, by the way.

By: Rachel Ennis

Rachel Ennis — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:41:27 +0000

That’s a great story I know every mom can relate to (especially a Mother of 6 – wow!) – Every day needs a little bit of grace with precociousness… I love it! Sophie is adorable!

By: Mackenzie

Mackenzie — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:37:37 +0000

Really, Momof6? I’m sure you’ve never had a difficult, funny or outrageous parenting moment. I’m sure your children are angels (zombies) who never ever misbehave in public. Moms need to start building each other up and stop participating in the “mommy wars”. I’m proud of Jenny for being able to tell her stories with humor and honesty and being able to let go enough to enjoy a donut with her daughter. I hope you can let go of your superiority complex long enough to see how hurtful your comments were.

By: Momof6

Momof6 — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:22:13 +0000

So she acts like a super brat, and you reward that with a donut? What is wrong with you?

By: Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:40:10 +0000

Everytime I see this commercial it makes me think of Sophie…which may be kinda creepy since I don’t actually know her (or you), but still…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qllXujVugM

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:51:22 +0000

I’m a Grammy of a 3.5 year old and and find your Blog delightful. Can’ wait to share it with my friend(daughter in law). Sounds like Sophie is great at expressing herself. Go Sophie and Go Sophie’s mom! My new advice, when asked, for my grandson’s mom is….. LOL- Laugh Out Loud. I’m adding a link to your Blog.