Today's Flip-Worthy Moment is brought to you by my next door neighbor, who wants to know:
Is it selfish to expect older kids to help take care of their younger siblings?
Part II – Continued…after surprise visit from in-laws…and patting down the stray hairs that were sticking outta my head in Part I…UGH:
Please, for the love of all that is flip-worthy, let me know what you're thinking…okay?
Oh and, by the way, it's Delurking Day — yes it is, my friend Jodifur and Rude Cactus said so — but, (since, I am a SELFISH MOM and all) would it be too much to ask you (if you haven't, already) to pop on over to my Blogging Out Hunger post and leave a comment there, too…pretty please?
You see, Stop & Shop will donate $1.00 for every comment I can get…up to $300…to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey!!!
© 2008 This Full House – All Rights Reserved.
——————————————————————–
This
is where I pimp my stuff: Is online video gaming safe for kids and Xbox 360 vs. Wii – what's the diff? Check out our family review & trust me, you won't wanna miss THIS GIVEAWAY!!!
Comments
30 responses to “Flip-Worthy Moments & Delurking Day ’09”
I am not a lurker. I am just a feed reader addict.
I am not a lurker. I am just a feed reader addict.
I am not a lurker. I am just a feed reader addict.
I am not a lurker. I am just a feed reader addict.
I am not a lurker. I am just a feed reader addict.
GREAT videos Liz. How funny that your inlaws stopped by as you were discussing family!?! I totally agree with every word you said.. I expect Eldest to help Youngest if she has any problems or, like you said, just needs a hand. They fight like cats and dogs – I hope one day they do realize the importance of family.
GREAT videos Liz. How funny that your inlaws stopped by as you were discussing family!?! I totally agree with every word you said.. I expect Eldest to help Youngest if she has any problems or, like you said, just needs a hand. They fight like cats and dogs – I hope one day they do realize the importance of family.
GREAT videos Liz. How funny that your inlaws stopped by as you were discussing family!?! I totally agree with every word you said.. I expect Eldest to help Youngest if she has any problems or, like you said, just needs a hand. They fight like cats and dogs – I hope one day they do realize the importance of family.
GREAT videos Liz. How funny that your inlaws stopped by as you were discussing family!?! I totally agree with every word you said.. I expect Eldest to help Youngest if she has any problems or, like you said, just needs a hand. They fight like cats and dogs – I hope one day they do realize the importance of family.
GREAT videos Liz. How funny that your inlaws stopped by as you were discussing family!?! I totally agree with every word you said.. I expect Eldest to help Youngest if she has any problems or, like you said, just needs a hand. They fight like cats and dogs – I hope one day they do realize the importance of family.
Cathy: Ciao, Bella.
Kate: Seriously, my in-laws have great timing. It WAS weird, though. I guess it’s the reason why I felt it necessary to “whisper” Part II.
Oh and, don’t get me wrong, my kids fight. If I had a dollar for each time I hollered, “Knock it off, you guys” well, I’d have those BlogHer plane tickets ordered, already!
I happen to know (and like) your kids and have seen you and that lovely husband of yours in action. Guess that’s why our families get along so well, huh.
Bottom line – you guys know I’m a Dork and STILL hang out with me, anyway.
For that, you have my undying love 🙂
Cathy: Ciao, Bella.
Kate: Seriously, my in-laws have great timing. It WAS weird, though. I guess it’s the reason why I felt it necessary to “whisper” Part II.
Oh and, don’t get me wrong, my kids fight. If I had a dollar for each time I hollered, “Knock it off, you guys” well, I’d have those BlogHer plane tickets ordered, already!
I happen to know (and like) your kids and have seen you and that lovely husband of yours in action. Guess that’s why our families get along so well, huh.
Bottom line – you guys know I’m a Dork and STILL hang out with me, anyway.
For that, you have my undying love 🙂
Cathy: Ciao, Bella.
Kate: Seriously, my in-laws have great timing. It WAS weird, though. I guess it’s the reason why I felt it necessary to “whisper” Part II.
Oh and, don’t get me wrong, my kids fight. If I had a dollar for each time I hollered, “Knock it off, you guys” well, I’d have those BlogHer plane tickets ordered, already!
I happen to know (and like) your kids and have seen you and that lovely husband of yours in action. Guess that’s why our families get along so well, huh.
Bottom line – you guys know I’m a Dork and STILL hang out with me, anyway.
For that, you have my undying love 🙂
Cathy: Ciao, Bella.
Kate: Seriously, my in-laws have great timing. It WAS weird, though. I guess it’s the reason why I felt it necessary to “whisper” Part II.
Oh and, don’t get me wrong, my kids fight. If I had a dollar for each time I hollered, “Knock it off, you guys” well, I’d have those BlogHer plane tickets ordered, already!
I happen to know (and like) your kids and have seen you and that lovely husband of yours in action. Guess that’s why our families get along so well, huh.
Bottom line – you guys know I’m a Dork and STILL hang out with me, anyway.
For that, you have my undying love 🙂
Cathy: Ciao, Bella.
Kate: Seriously, my in-laws have great timing. It WAS weird, though. I guess it’s the reason why I felt it necessary to “whisper” Part II.
Oh and, don’t get me wrong, my kids fight. If I had a dollar for each time I hollered, “Knock it off, you guys” well, I’d have those BlogHer plane tickets ordered, already!
I happen to know (and like) your kids and have seen you and that lovely husband of yours in action. Guess that’s why our families get along so well, huh.
Bottom line – you guys know I’m a Dork and STILL hang out with me, anyway.
For that, you have my undying love 🙂
Well.. you know the saying.. dorks of a feather.. lol..
Well.. you know the saying.. dorks of a feather.. lol..
Well.. you know the saying.. dorks of a feather.. lol..
Well.. you know the saying.. dorks of a feather.. lol..
Well.. you know the saying.. dorks of a feather.. lol..
I don’t think it is selfish to expect families to help each other. There is an eight year gap between my first and second child–so you can bet she helps! But I appreciate it and I tell her thank you and really brag on her at times to others. I’m a bit worried for the individual who grows up never offering a helping hand to anyone. Isn’t that going to lead to a self-focused individual? It is a good lesson to learn that at times other people’s needs come first. Imagine having a mate that never learned that!
You hit a hot button for me, I guess. I could go on more, but I won’t.
~Jenny~
I don’t think it is selfish to expect families to help each other. There is an eight year gap between my first and second child–so you can bet she helps! But I appreciate it and I tell her thank you and really brag on her at times to others. I’m a bit worried for the individual who grows up never offering a helping hand to anyone. Isn’t that going to lead to a self-focused individual? It is a good lesson to learn that at times other people’s needs come first. Imagine having a mate that never learned that!
You hit a hot button for me, I guess. I could go on more, but I won’t.
~Jenny~
I don’t think it is selfish to expect families to help each other. There is an eight year gap between my first and second child–so you can bet she helps! But I appreciate it and I tell her thank you and really brag on her at times to others. I’m a bit worried for the individual who grows up never offering a helping hand to anyone. Isn’t that going to lead to a self-focused individual? It is a good lesson to learn that at times other people’s needs come first. Imagine having a mate that never learned that!
You hit a hot button for me, I guess. I could go on more, but I won’t.
~Jenny~
I don’t think it is selfish to expect families to help each other. There is an eight year gap between my first and second child–so you can bet she helps! But I appreciate it and I tell her thank you and really brag on her at times to others. I’m a bit worried for the individual who grows up never offering a helping hand to anyone. Isn’t that going to lead to a self-focused individual? It is a good lesson to learn that at times other people’s needs come first. Imagine having a mate that never learned that!
You hit a hot button for me, I guess. I could go on more, but I won’t.
~Jenny~
I don’t think it is selfish to expect families to help each other. There is an eight year gap between my first and second child–so you can bet she helps! But I appreciate it and I tell her thank you and really brag on her at times to others. I’m a bit worried for the individual who grows up never offering a helping hand to anyone. Isn’t that going to lead to a self-focused individual? It is a good lesson to learn that at times other people’s needs come first. Imagine having a mate that never learned that!
You hit a hot button for me, I guess. I could go on more, but I won’t.
~Jenny~
Hi Jenny and welcome!
I totally agree with you. I don’t know why the people around me feel the need to empathize just how hard it must be for my kids. As I said, my neighbor has the one (10th grade) and I’m not saying she had it easier. She’s a single mom. She knows how to juggle. But, I don’t feel it gives her the right to make such harsh judgments on families with multiples. It’s just that, she doesn’t know. Thank you for your thoughts and for carrying on the conversation. Oh, and for helping me not feel so gosh-darned guilty…for at least 2 minutes!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Jenny and welcome!
I totally agree with you. I don’t know why the people around me feel the need to empathize just how hard it must be for my kids. As I said, my neighbor has the one (10th grade) and I’m not saying she had it easier. She’s a single mom. She knows how to juggle. But, I don’t feel it gives her the right to make such harsh judgments on families with multiples. It’s just that, she doesn’t know. Thank you for your thoughts and for carrying on the conversation. Oh, and for helping me not feel so gosh-darned guilty…for at least 2 minutes!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Jenny and welcome!
I totally agree with you. I don’t know why the people around me feel the need to empathize just how hard it must be for my kids. As I said, my neighbor has the one (10th grade) and I’m not saying she had it easier. She’s a single mom. She knows how to juggle. But, I don’t feel it gives her the right to make such harsh judgments on families with multiples. It’s just that, she doesn’t know. Thank you for your thoughts and for carrying on the conversation. Oh, and for helping me not feel so gosh-darned guilty…for at least 2 minutes!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Jenny and welcome!
I totally agree with you. I don’t know why the people around me feel the need to empathize just how hard it must be for my kids. As I said, my neighbor has the one (10th grade) and I’m not saying she had it easier. She’s a single mom. She knows how to juggle. But, I don’t feel it gives her the right to make such harsh judgments on families with multiples. It’s just that, she doesn’t know. Thank you for your thoughts and for carrying on the conversation. Oh, and for helping me not feel so gosh-darned guilty…for at least 2 minutes!
Hugs,
Liz
Hi Jenny and welcome!
I totally agree with you. I don’t know why the people around me feel the need to empathize just how hard it must be for my kids. As I said, my neighbor has the one (10th grade) and I’m not saying she had it easier. She’s a single mom. She knows how to juggle. But, I don’t feel it gives her the right to make such harsh judgments on families with multiples. It’s just that, she doesn’t know. Thank you for your thoughts and for carrying on the conversation. Oh, and for helping me not feel so gosh-darned guilty…for at least 2 minutes!
Hugs,
Liz