Comments on Navy Wife, Navy Life. Watch me sink or swim.: Moments.

Thank you all so much for your sweet comments. It ...

2011-11-11T19:05:38.569-05:00

Thank you all so much for your sweet comments. It really means a lot to me. After venting and getting it all out I feel so much better about what happened and that I WASN'T in the wrong.

This is my first stop by your blog, but this post ...

2011-11-11T09:02:06.827-05:00

This is my first stop by your blog, but this post really resonated with me. First of all, I would've done the exact same thing. I get really uncomfortable when my kids run too far ahead when we're in new (big, busy) places, and I think that's okay. You were protecting your child, assessing your surroundings, and trusting your instincts, just as you're supposed to as a mom.

I know what it feels like to think you've come off as bossy and snappish, but I doubt anyone was judging you. And if they were, they probably just thought you were trying to take care of your child AND trying to socialize with new friends AND trying to explore a new city. Anyone would understand how all that could get overwhelming!

Oh! BTW - I'm new to your blog, but everyone h...

2011-11-02T02:42:38.526-04:00

Oh! BTW - I'm new to your blog, but everyone has a cranky day. ;) Hang in there! I'm a new Sub Wife. My husband is a Trident submariner currently out on his first deployment. No kids, but 1 furkid. :)

First of all - kudos to you to being a caring mom ...

2011-11-02T02:41:39.989-04:00

First of all - kudos to you to being a caring mom and NOT using a kid leash! My parents took me around the globe as a very young child. The rule of thumb was that we were either holding an adults hand, or within eye shot depending on the location. For example, in the city, we were holding someone's hand (or within arms reach of an adult we knew). In a park, we'd have more freedom, but have to come when called.

KK, how you choose to raise your child is YOUR bus...

2011-10-31T08:41:04.821-04:00

KK, how you choose to raise your child is YOUR business. However, think about this, had you let Little run ahead without cause or concern, they very well might have thought you didn't care about him at all. I'm sure you'd rather be thought of as too-overprotective than uncaring. Society is horrid these days and you're better safe than sorry. Plus, it's not like you're sheltering him. You were just keeping him close enough that should something happen, you were right there.

I am like this with Alexis, although she is only 4...

2011-10-31T03:51:15.171-04:00

I am like this with Alexis, although she is only 4 and it is always a battle. I still sometimes feel that I am being a "Mean" mom when I have to lecture her, especially in public. I know that in the end though it will keep her safe and that is all that matters to me!