tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post6860162216808250218..comments2024-03-26T20:19:03.455-04:00Comments on Chatty Crone: Tuesday "Tails"Chatty Cronehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-65354914099462836482012-04-18T20:27:33.027-04:002012-04-18T20:27:33.027-04:00Very touching post Sandie. Your right, you wouldn&...Very touching post Sandie. Your right, you wouldn't want him to give up anything that he feels.<br />I lost my happiness along the way and now that I'm 60 that is exactly what I am thinking: WHAT HAPPENED!Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-90707882159577441052012-04-18T16:33:35.231-04:002012-04-18T16:33:35.231-04:00Yes, I've done the lunch at school thing. CRAZ...Yes, I've done the lunch at school thing. CRAZY....lolAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-74930359474022936862012-04-18T11:49:31.429-04:002012-04-18T11:49:31.429-04:00This is a great post, Sandie. Sorry I missed it y...This is a great post, Sandie. Sorry I missed it yesterday, but I wasn't home much. <br /><br />I remember when I was very young, I wanted to blend in and was never very successful at it. When I got older, I realized I was better off just being myself! We should all march to the tune of our own drum, not others. I hope your sweet grandson is always such a happy person! And you are such a wise and wonderful grandmother!<br /><br />I love your last line about not everyone has to like us all the time. So true!<br /><br />And about that noise level, I remember when my kids were young that even then it wasn't so noisy as I hear it is today. What's up with that? Well, in this old gal's opinion, it all falls back on the lack of discipline. They can't do much without crossing the lines these days, so kids pretty much do whatever they want to. And a meek little 'quiet down' just doesn't mean anything to them.Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-19528874318029420082012-04-18T08:50:04.402-04:002012-04-18T08:50:04.402-04:00What a boring world this would be if we were all e...What a boring world this would be if we were all exactly the same.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-43885995240849770422012-04-18T07:21:01.841-04:002012-04-18T07:21:01.841-04:00Well done and thoughtful post. It is refreshing to...Well done and thoughtful post. It is refreshing to see someone with your perspective instead of a ready hand with a pill to make everything "the same". Kudos.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-23629802315795080292012-04-18T07:12:06.220-04:002012-04-18T07:12:06.220-04:00Your post came at a very crucial time for me, Sand...Your post came at a very crucial time for me, Sandie. <br /><br />You put it so beautifully -- it's often a struggle to decide when to turn it off -- so others don't become "offended." <br /><br />Thank you, dear. Great food for thought.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-19109382060767978072012-04-18T00:46:47.711-04:002012-04-18T00:46:47.711-04:00I have been to those school lunches. I am with you...I have been to those school lunches. I am with you the noise level is a lot for my ears. I hope your grandson stays young a while longer. I watched as my children lost that individuality it was painful for me. I still think back when my oldest was outgoing he never blended in. Now I feel like he is toning his personality down to match others.Grandma Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16962177773337228437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-54911067556176305992012-04-18T00:18:20.067-04:002012-04-18T00:18:20.067-04:00Working as a secretary for an elementary school, I...Working as a secretary for an elementary school, I had the privilege of being invited to have lunch with different students. As much as I was touched to be spending time with the kids, the food was nasty and the noise was unbearable. I totally understand how difficult it must be for your grandson after being overstimulated by the noise. There are some great teachers that understand each kid's individual needs but it sure is hard when the student moves on to a different teacher. You are so very perspective!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459265311205890622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-16746235429357671102012-04-17T23:35:10.721-04:002012-04-17T23:35:10.721-04:00I think it is neat you went and had lunch with you...I think it is neat you went and had lunch with your GS, Sandie, and so glad you were able to work through your thoughts if you really want him to "blend in" or "go with the flow" if it means losing who he is in the process. I think he will make a wonderful niche some place and do well with his life because of the great support he has at home with you, his grandfather and his mom all on his side for him to do the best he can!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-68490947719984715872012-04-17T23:10:07.711-04:002012-04-17T23:10:07.711-04:00Hi Sandie, My life kinda worked in reverse... I w...Hi Sandie, My life kinda worked in reverse... I went through life doing everything for everyone else---working a million hours a week, raising my kids as a single parent, and just allowing life to pass me by... <br /><br />After I met George at age 59, I became ME... I had a life ---for ME... My life began!!!!! Life is so good for me now---and I cannot say that it was good when I was younger... <br /><br />When I look back on my life, I would do things differently if I could do it all again... Oh Well!!!<br /><br />The best thing you and your daughter can do is to encourage your grandson to be himself ---and to be the best of what he can be as himself...<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-76721973223969454682012-04-17T22:41:01.056-04:002012-04-17T22:41:01.056-04:00Your grandson deserves the right to be WHO he is. ...Your grandson deserves the right to be WHO he is. He shouldn't have to blend in. I was bullied as a child because I marched to the beat of my own drummer. It is very sad when kids can NOT be themselves. Grandma you did GOOD being there for him at lunch. LOVE those bunnies and cats.Take care.TARYTERREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620999913159718018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-13764673456270002092012-04-17T22:40:10.281-04:002012-04-17T22:40:10.281-04:00So nice of you to bite the bullet and go when your...So nice of you to bite the bullet and go when your grandson ask you too. I haven't been to a school in years but I can imagine the noise level.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007728342316668058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-34874418149948552412012-04-17T22:32:41.439-04:002012-04-17T22:32:41.439-04:00OMGosh! I certainly laughed out loud at the "...OMGosh! I certainly laughed out loud at the "flappying faces" of the basset hounds running. When is it time to get a face lift??? what? and then, blend in with all of the 30 year olds? Yep, 60 is looking good...better than the alternative, right?<br /><br />Noisy...yeah, it seems even tho my ears don't hear as well...noise bothers me more. But, is it me or is it the times? I don't remember the lunch room "back in the day" (late 50's) being as noisy as the lunch room at my grandson's was last year.<br /><br />Sometimes blend, sometimes not...I don't think we should blend in just to make life easier...I don't think we should blend in at all...as long as we aren't being selfish while "standing out".<br /><br />You are a great grandma, grandson is lucky to have you. It's important the all spirits feel special in their unique-ness. =)<br /><br />hugZ,<br />annie (you know, CHATTY annie)rubyslipperz1052https://www.blogger.com/profile/09051674684950416256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-83176697478943628362012-04-17T22:20:23.344-04:002012-04-17T22:20:23.344-04:00Such a reminder..... Our grandson lived with us fo...Such a reminder..... Our grandson lived with us for awhile. he was fro Utah. He was trying to get the southern accent.<br />I says, 'What are you doing?'<br />"Jest tryyying to Fiiit inn!". Oh well, I can imagine the cafeteria and the noise level would drive me bonkers. I did not attend the seniors at church tonight, because of the hearing problem./<br /><br />Oh well, every human is different, Some require more or less than others.<br />Love from North Carolina.jack69https://www.blogger.com/profile/12884137603402812926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-39030493031602105492012-04-17T21:11:36.496-04:002012-04-17T21:11:36.496-04:00Loved this post. And thank you for your kind words...Loved this post. And thank you for your kind words in Sweet Tea on FB.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-89724371806081093302012-04-17T20:50:26.356-04:002012-04-17T20:50:26.356-04:00Very good point, Sandie. Glad your GS marches to ...Very good point, Sandie. Glad your GS marches to his own drummer!! And, his grandmother, too. ;) blessings ~ tannaTannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-82662245104836631612012-04-17T20:40:04.189-04:002012-04-17T20:40:04.189-04:00"Not everyone has to like us all the time&quo..."Not everyone has to like us all the time" is a great word. So often we give up who we are to fit in! Thanks for sharing!BelovedBomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547459653981778139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-32415096765272149192012-04-17T19:13:13.275-04:002012-04-17T19:13:13.275-04:00Would you believe that part of my job as the libra...Would you believe that part of my job as the librarian at our elementary school, was a 20 min. lunch duty! something I dreaded every day....it wasn't the kids, it was the unbelievable noise!!!<br />Blending...I agree...Shughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287830519297050445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-36058720060545785562012-04-17T19:03:08.660-04:002012-04-17T19:03:08.660-04:00You are and always will be the BEST, Sandie!...:)J...You are and always will be the BEST, Sandie!...:)JPjp@A Green Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217268829093983376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-87437165762862699842012-04-17T18:12:11.267-04:002012-04-17T18:12:11.267-04:00It has been going on for ages, all kids and teenag...It has been going on for ages, all kids and teenagers want to be like the rest and do what the others are doing. There are things that Ella does not like. But when I tell her that Anne Marie loves them, she quickly changes her mind.Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-48126429468788324642012-04-17T16:33:58.802-04:002012-04-17T16:33:58.802-04:00Hi Sandie,
Lovely, thoughtful post. Your grandson...Hi Sandie,<br /><br />Lovely, thoughtful post. Your grandson is blessed to have such a perceptive grandma.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-5102545603385910502012-04-17T16:25:14.548-04:002012-04-17T16:25:14.548-04:00Nice post, Sandie. I do hope your GS will learn t...Nice post, Sandie. I do hope your GS will learn to just be himself. Like we say, learn to 'let it all hang out.'<br />..<br />I will be looking for more barn pictures. I like barns too!<br />..Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982249173214655060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-19067386329552378802012-04-17T16:24:41.196-04:002012-04-17T16:24:41.196-04:00That's a great way to put things into perspect...That's a great way to put things into perspective! I remember one time having to go to Thanksgiving lunch with my son when he was in 1st grade in the cafeteria. AND I had the flu along with a 103 fever, but my son was so disappointed that when I told him I just couldn't make it and his dad was gone with the Army. So I put things into perspective and managed to make myself sit through a Thanksgiving lunch with all the noise and make him happy. He probably doesn't remember, but I do. Enjoy your day!Lois Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-21802092843521450732012-04-17T15:31:33.820-04:002012-04-17T15:31:33.820-04:00I have had lunch with my Grandsons on Grandparent&...I have had lunch with my Grandsons on Grandparent's Day and you are so right. The noise level is awful. It has got to have some sort of inpact on the little people.<br /><br />My middle daughter and now one of my grandsons have been worriers all of their lives. Having an Aunt that understands him has helped Brett know he's not alone. Of course his Mom, knows what fears her sister faced so she is more informed than I was. They just need a lot of love and reasurance.Just Stuff From a Boomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440903695801765867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-25526490538338481912012-04-17T15:25:18.835-04:002012-04-17T15:25:18.835-04:00You are AWESOME! What a wonderful grandmother. P...You are AWESOME! What a wonderful grandmother. Perfect post. Love the pics!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736787085653956706noreply@blogger.com