tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post2090037732258567033..comments2024-03-05T20:00:47.681-06:00Comments on Blogging 'Bout Boys: Guest Blog: From Freeways to Flip-FlopsJennifer Finkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-25802135423950648532009-09-10T12:50:49.260-05:002009-09-10T12:50:49.260-05:00That's quite a drastic change.. Best of luck t...That's quite a drastic change.. Best of luck to you..Garage Doors Orange Countyhttp://www.huntingtonvalleydoors.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-27333820305077350262009-09-06T13:16:08.642-05:002009-09-06T13:16:08.642-05:00Noexcuses -- I hope that whatever happened with yo...Noexcuses -- I hope that whatever happened with your teenage daughter, you've now had some to regroup. I don't know about you, but sometimes I think the most draining part of parenting is being face, daily, with dilemmas I don't know how to handle. Best of luck to you and your daughter.Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-87065794379840293822009-09-06T12:39:47.887-05:002009-09-06T12:39:47.887-05:00First,thank you Jennifer for hosting Sonia. I hav...First,thank you Jennifer for hosting Sonia. I have had her on my blog list, but for some reason was unaware of the posts from the previous week(s). <br /><br />I know why this is hitting home so deeply right now. I just had an incident with my teenage daughter not 24 hours ago. I guess I have some catching up to do!<br /><br />Thank you Jennifer and Sonia. I will follow both of you much more closely from now on.noexcuseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149834972952594159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-28028972413289338232009-09-01T08:19:11.539-05:002009-09-01T08:19:11.539-05:00Sonia, I'm hooked! I'm looking forward to ...Sonia, I'm hooked! I'm looking forward to reading your book. I can relate to a few of those moments--not with my son--but my daughter,Jen.<br />She was fiercely independent and strong-willed from 10-15. She was so unlike me or my husband in attitude and personality. We had some good go-arounds,and I, at times,reached the end of my rope. I remember my husband spanking her at 14 for mouthing off and attempting to hit me.<br />We made it through the teen years. I prayed a lot, and I know that was my saving grace.<br />She is the most loving and sweet daughter.Nancy Wolterhttp://gulfgal-nancysworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-50588727672254849902009-08-30T15:00:11.864-05:002009-08-30T15:00:11.864-05:00Quick comment -- Sonia is out of town at a writer&...Quick comment -- Sonia is out of town at a writer's conference, but will try to respond to comments when she returns.Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-6757040105301601272009-08-29T21:00:49.101-05:002009-08-29T21:00:49.101-05:00Welcome, everyone! I'm sorry it took me so lon...Welcome, everyone! I'm sorry it took me so long to post and approve your comments. I was out of town and off line -- and it was wonderful!<br /><br />As great as it was, though, I'm glad to be back and look forward to getting to know you better. Sonia will also be popping in to respond to your messages. Thanks for visiting!Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-38807356130828525332009-08-25T12:51:49.172-05:002009-08-25T12:51:49.172-05:00Wow. That excerpt hits home. But for me...double i...Wow. That excerpt hits home. But for me...double it.<br /><br />My oldest sons are 10. We started seeing issues with them in second grade already. It has taken a lot of work, pain, and tears to bring their behavior into check.<br /><br />I fear for them at times. I fear for the teen years. <br /><br />But we do not give up and we continue to work with them. They are brilliant kids. (Both are in Gifted/Creative/Talented programs at school).<br /><br />Unfortunately, living in a hut in Belize isn't really an option.<br /><br />I can't wait to read the book when it's out.NateLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045782044096060389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-83873539100756124742009-08-23T11:47:40.428-05:002009-08-23T11:47:40.428-05:00The premise is inriguing. I find myself wondering,...The premise is inriguing. I find myself wondering, among other things, how you supported yourselves down south.<br /><br />Just found your blog today. I'll check in again...#167 Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069054405824134410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-84463276128446290572009-08-22T20:46:02.666-05:002009-08-22T20:46:02.666-05:00Sonia,
In my "other" life, not the Miss...Sonia,<br /><br />In my "other" life, not the Miss Footloose one, I also experienced serious defiance from a child. It is very hard to deal with, no matter how capable a parent you might be. You found an amazing solution/cure and my hat is off to you! Lots of success with your book!<br /><br />www.lifeintheexpatlane.blogspot.comMiss Footloosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601892611652195901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-48635607529552388222009-08-22T17:31:44.878-05:002009-08-22T17:31:44.878-05:00That night turned out to be a curfew violation,(sh...That night turned out to be a curfew violation,(she was spending the night with a friend, but had been known to sneak out of our house) and it was near the end of a pretty rough few years. As with your son, things turned out very well...she is a beautiful young woman, wife and mother, a former kindergarten teacher and an all around joy. You can meet her here: http://harphouse.blogspot.com/Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-11105858020379547172009-08-22T11:39:19.651-05:002009-08-22T11:39:19.651-05:00I'm going to be one of the first to read your ...I'm going to be one of the first to read your book. Our son, 17, is a late bloomer, but going through a bit of a difficult and challenging (for us) time. it helps to see how others deal with difficult, moody, defiant boys.Pseudohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430783970802030846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-28544059051003198382009-08-22T11:23:46.523-05:002009-08-22T11:23:46.523-05:00Love the post, can't wait for the book! Isn&#...Love the post, can't wait for the book! Isn't it interesting how some parents see a confrontation like this as an opportunity to find out what is really happening and make changes, and others see it as an invitation to go down a very long and difficult, authoritarian and in my opinion, sad road. I really want to know about the year in Belize, as that is something I want to do regardless of my boys behavior!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642947276308505560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-2368499522316766192009-08-22T07:38:51.214-05:002009-08-22T07:38:51.214-05:00Very compelling read. I wish your book all the suc...Very compelling read. I wish your book all the success. <br /><br />Raising kids is problematic but when society acts against good parenting it is even more difficult.Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-75242838263176137272009-08-22T03:51:28.982-05:002009-08-22T03:51:28.982-05:00Lovely exerpt, Sonia. I am dying to read the book ...Lovely exerpt, Sonia. I am dying to read the book now....Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-30947798270596518652009-08-22T01:02:03.088-05:002009-08-22T01:02:03.088-05:00Yikes - every parent's nightmare! Love the sus...Yikes - every parent's nightmare! Love the suspense and small details in this, Sonia!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-9539604363501222582009-08-21T22:11:04.045-05:002009-08-21T22:11:04.045-05:00@Warren
Thanks for the wonderful boost you gave me...@Warren<br />Thanks for the wonderful boost you gave me. I know you're a writer and hope to hear about your publication too. I'm attending the La Jolla Writers conference in California, from November 6-8, and have schedule 3 meeting with agents. Hopefully something positive will come from that. I love attending all these conferences and networking and learning more and more about the craft and the business of writing.Gutsy Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226653890127738115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-57532835106784173602009-08-21T22:08:05.769-05:002009-08-21T22:08:05.769-05:00Jeanie, Please tell us more. It sounds like you ha...Jeanie, Please tell us more. It sounds like you have quite a story. I wonder if this was the start of something, like ours was. Anyway, the good news is when things end well and our kids become responsible adults. I hope your daughter is doing well.Gutsy Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226653890127738115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-36503782654410048022009-08-21T21:36:07.185-05:002009-08-21T21:36:07.185-05:00Isn't it though, Shirley? Of course, Jeanie&#...Isn't it though, Shirley? Of course, Jeanie's pretty good at it too! What happened with your daughter?Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-28827297234787341342009-08-21T21:27:33.949-05:002009-08-21T21:27:33.949-05:00Very compelling. Without question, we want to read...Very compelling. Without question, we want to read more. It took me back to a 2 a.m. knock at the door that I opened to find my 16 year old daughter and a policeman standing on the porch.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-57603457558729240452009-08-21T15:58:24.072-05:002009-08-21T15:58:24.072-05:00Good use of suspense, Sonia. Great place to end th...Good use of suspense, Sonia. Great place to end the first chapter.ShirleyHShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395781622594618982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-54411436654570370282009-08-21T15:30:31.480-05:002009-08-21T15:30:31.480-05:00I'm with Warren and Anonymous -- I want to see...I'm with Warren and Anonymous -- I want to see the rest of the book! And Warren, thank you for sharing your post. I blogged about something similar - trying to find/make time for those important moments with your kids when life swirls aroudn you -- yesterday.<br /><br />JennyJennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-28133060937562344592009-08-21T14:40:18.870-05:002009-08-21T14:40:18.870-05:00Well Sonia, you have done two things with this lit...Well Sonia, you have done two things with this little post. One, you've got me caught up in drama. I want to know what happened next!! Two, you've made me want to buy your book. How do we get it? I think this story, and the book, is going to be fabulous. Thanks.<br /><br />And Jennifer, thank you for hosting Sonia. I read her blog and enjoy her writing and subjects. I just posted an article about spending time with the kids at Family Fountain entitled, "Dad, Can I Come to Your Office." I'd be honored if you could look at it. Sonia - thanks for your comments on it.<br /><br />WarrenWarren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-52631061407179440872009-08-21T13:12:59.315-05:002009-08-21T13:12:59.315-05:00wow, I want to know what happened!!! LOL When does...wow, I want to know what happened!!! LOL When does the book come out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com