Comments on: Mother of the Year I Ain’t, But They Seem to Be Okay…Amazingly

By: Tricia

Tricia — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:25:51 +0000

This is a heartwarming and beautiful post. Your children sound absolutely fabulous and I think you deserve lots of mothering awards and kudos. I know the path hasn’t always been easy or straight, but what a wonderful crew you have.
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By: GiGi @ Incrementum

GiGi @ Incrementum — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:03:21 +0000

My brother is just as witty and I LOVE IT! I think it’s fabulous when kids can really understand and take in the value (or lack thereof) of the things around them.

Good spin.
I spun too!

By: Monica

Monica — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:20:03 +0000

This is my friends web address. http://sensorynanny.com/
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By: Mama Badger

Mama Badger — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:09:14 +0000

Your kids sound great. The fact that they interact with you and eachother says a lot.
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By: Be

Be — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:56:58 +0000

Well see there you go. Never trust to right – trust to reason. And when it comes to children, trust to the Montessori method (note: I have never sent my kids to a private school but DO understand the “method”). I have known this boy since he was four. I missed some of the worst of it, but I NEVER thought there was ANYTHING wrong with him. He just thinks and operates differently than most people – and THAT is a GOOD thing.

They are ALL good, smart, extremely witty and compassionate kids. And I can say this without a mother’s bias. Of course, I FULLY appreciate where they get it from. Love you all!

By: A Free Man

A Free Man — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:18:53 +0000

Tell them to turn off the bloody Fox!

Seriously, cute story and a wonderful testament to parenthood.
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By: Smart Mouth Broad

Smart Mouth Broad — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:05:33 +0000

You do have great kids, Jan. Of course it’s no secret where they get that incredible charm and sense of humor.

@Pseudo-Now that you mention it, they sure do.
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By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:59:04 +0000

Oh Jan, this is so beautiful! They are beautiful. It actually doesn’t surprise me that you have the children that you do. I love this post because it’s so real and it’s so awesome that you are able to share proudly these amazing children of yours. I love reading things like this…thanks for sharing!
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By: Duchess

Duchess — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:29:45 +0000

I feel just like you do about kids — except now that I have had four stunning ones, I actually understand how other babies might also be lovely. Just not so lovely as mine.

I also think I understand a bit about your thoughts on TYO’s brain and how it functions. Fact is, the doctors don’t know a damned thing. I have two spectacularly bright daughters who couldn’t quite do what the teachers thought they should. It’s a long story.

The brain is such a mystery. Stick with your instinct.
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By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:07:28 +0000

Wow…this is the first time I have seen your crew. I wouldn’t dare argue with you about your kids being the best…As the saying goes “There is only one most beautiful child…and every mother has it”

Isn’t it amazing how just when you think you could not possibly love another child more…another comes along and proves you wrong.

In addition to my sons brain injury during birth…he was also diagnosed PDD..which in case any of your readers don’t know what that is…it just means that he exhibits some characteristics of Autism. The autism spectrum wide and varies greatly from person to person.
Pervasive developmental disorder means he doesn’t fit 100% in any one area.

Jan I have a great friend who has twins about the Young ones age..One is autistic…the other Aspergers. My friend is very knowledgeable about the subject. In addition to her own child…she is an occupational therapist and has worked with children on the spectrum. She does a blog radio type show on that topic. I’ll send you her web address just in case you may want to ask her some questions.

I love this post Jan…and your children are beautiful! Thank you for sharing them with us.
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