tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post5324024271103471629..comments2023-08-11T04:15:52.867-05:00Comments on Sweet Writing Life: One Step Ahead {SOL 7-21-15}Jennifer Laffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409566035103972341noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-36655489841732637942015-07-21T20:58:11.132-05:002015-07-21T20:58:11.132-05:00Love your sign! I'm so glad I'm past those...Love your sign! I'm so glad I'm past those argumentative years. It is so lovely to have adult children. Hang in there!Becky Leffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601160747887596384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-79974313147887926892015-07-21T19:53:49.909-05:002015-07-21T19:53:49.909-05:00I survived those years with three kids - don't...I survived those years with three kids - don't quite know how! Good news - it passes, it really does.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-75528441709683503112015-07-21T19:53:42.492-05:002015-07-21T19:53:42.492-05:00I survived those years with three kids - don't...I survived those years with three kids - don't quite know how! Good news - it passes, it really does.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-87241936546912345592015-07-21T19:50:25.952-05:002015-07-21T19:50:25.952-05:00Yes, I feel your pain. I have very clear memories ...Yes, I feel your pain. I have very clear memories of thinking, "who are these kids and where have you put my kids!" <br />Keep taking your walks. Remember...do not engage and The storms will pass.<br />Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-10668517585068440342015-07-21T16:17:19.712-05:002015-07-21T16:17:19.712-05:00Oh, the satisfaction of a good argument with mom, ...Oh, the satisfaction of a good argument with mom, nothing beats this bliss- my daughter must have thought! But, why now 15 days before she goes off to college (4 states away) has she morphed back into that sweet, reasonable little girl full of time for mom and hugs! Just when I was feeling the break from our togetherness might be in order?! Deb Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357198767241625023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-20099575704016730732015-07-21T14:52:42.841-05:002015-07-21T14:52:42.841-05:00You captured the challenge of teenagers so well in...You captured the challenge of teenagers so well in your slice. I am right there with you. Living that reality and always on the lookout for new strategies. Good luck. Walks do help!Lisa Keelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470821331643318304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-67209879090347703182015-07-21T13:24:36.099-05:002015-07-21T13:24:36.099-05:00Oh, I remember these years. The mantra "this...Oh, I remember these years. The mantra "this too shall pass," is a good one when you can't escape for a walk.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-41903642362512860582015-07-21T12:57:34.704-05:002015-07-21T12:57:34.704-05:00I don't have my own children to argue with, bu...I don't have my own children to argue with, but have done so with a few students from time to time! I find myself slipping into my teenage arguing mode and always want the last word with them. I have been successful at walking away a few times, but sometimes their power is too great! I need to get a sign for my desk too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857225124904230357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-16401828101884082192015-07-21T12:44:35.215-05:002015-07-21T12:44:35.215-05:00Oh teenagers!! I had to laugh when I saw that your...Oh teenagers!! I had to laugh when I saw that your strategy is go for a walk!!! A brilliant strategy, I believe, but my laughter comes from a picture you posted on Instagram. LOTS of steps!!! :) Exercise will help you in so many ways!!! Happy Walking!!Michelle Haseltinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616389589179983330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-38550857448668876612015-07-21T10:03:18.267-05:002015-07-21T10:03:18.267-05:00I am sure I argued with my kids when they were tee...I am sure I argued with my kids when they were teenagers, but I sure don't remember it now...which is what I wrote about today! Ha! Sounds like you have a great plan and I love your sign!Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-26873584201676419532015-07-21T08:52:24.201-05:002015-07-21T08:52:24.201-05:00I am sooooo not looking forward to these days! Wi...I am sooooo not looking forward to these days! With as close as we are, and as often as we are together, it's just not going to be good! Remind me about the walk strategy in a few years!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.com