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Re: Times Square Claremont Bares All

Colin Wee — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:05:29 -0000

Thanks for stopping by, Aidan. I agree, I don't see how that particular poster increases my want to shop at Times Square. It really doesn't do anything for me. Colin

Re: Times Square Claremont Bares All

Aidan — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:12:43 -0000

Thanks for writing this article Colin.
I saw this billboard and was repulsed. It is so huge and inappropriate where it is, surely someone working there has the common sense to see that this is a form of pornography and should not be on display in this setting.
PLEASE TAKE IT DOWN!!!!

Re: The Smart-Trike Giveaway

Colin Wee — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:14:54 -0000

The giveaway is now closed.

Re: The Smart-Trike Giveaway

Sarah — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:54:02 -0000

Awesome giveaway Colin! Maggie will be so hip and cool if she had one of these:)

Re: The Smart-Trike Giveaway

Colin Wee — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:05:35 -0000

Fingers crossed she gets the Smart Trike giveaway then! I'm aiming to print off the list for one of my children or dog to point the winner out. :-)

Re: A Father Tells Why He Wants His Kids to Hit Back

Colin Wee — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:03:12 -0000

I hear you @0d265ec7bf90773f79a647fd2ee2fa27 ! Put it this way, if you had the thought that your kid needs to fight back, my assumption is that your child is a moderately well-socialised person who is not violent or aggressive. They would certainly benefit with some words of wisdom. Certainly if someone were pounding on you, it's inappropriate to do nothing to defend yourself. I'm with you!

Re: A Father Tells Why He Wants His Kids to Hit Back

MummyK — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:31:43 -0000

I want my own kid to be able to fight back too and teach her the value of not hitting first.

Re: The Smart-Trike Giveaway

Toddandchereeplusthree — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:18:00 -0000

Thanks for a great giveaway! Miss 17months would love something like this to keep up with her big sisters! **On knees begging**

Re: Leaving Behind Three Young Girls

bronnie marquardt — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:18:23 -0000

Such an impossibly sad story and a reminder to make the most of every moment. Thank you for sharing Colin, but I feel so desperately sad for your colleague and his family. xo

Re: Leaving Behind Three Young Girls

Colin Wee — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:38:52 -0000

You don't say. I'm thinking of these poor children - who are continuing their lives without really understanding the massive lost they will continue to experience. Colin

Re: Leaving Behind Three Young Girls

Colin Wee — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:37:46 -0000

Yes, too true. :-) Thanks for stopping by, Rachel.

Re: Leaving Behind Three Young Girls

Colin Wee — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:37:16 -0000

Blogging has been a great way to share and to halve my sorrow. Thanks for stopping by Louisa...

Re: Leaving Behind Three Young Girls

Colin Wee — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:35:34 -0000

Thanks for stopping by, Kristin. It's been difficult for everyone. It's easy when you try to resolve death by looking at a person's long life or a life lived well. But nothing is easy when you think of the loss these young children will continue to experience through their lives.

Re: Leaving Behind Three Young Girls

Catherine — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:13:42 -0000

I experienced a similar situation last year as a family friend with 2 children lost his wife. It is very difficult for the children and also for the spouse who is now a single parent. It is a terribly sad situation.

Re: Leaving Behind Three Young Girls

Rachel Finlayson — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:01:17 -0000

beautifully written Colin. such a devestating time for her family and friends. we should all treasure those dear to us and keep each other emotionally well. x

Re: Leaving Behind Three Young Girls

Louisa Claire — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:30:04 -0000

Oh Colin, this is so very sad. Thank you for the reminder, I'm so sorry you were in a position to make it.

Re: Leaving Behind Three Young Girls

Wanderlust — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:11:51 -0000

Oh, what a tragic situation. I'm so sorry for the family and everyone affected by this loss, especially the young children. Thank you for this potent reminder to never take for granted that which is at the core of our lives - our families. x

Re: A Father Tells Why He Wants His Kids to Hit Back

Colin Wee — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:10:27 -0000

Nice hearing from you, Katherine!

I really like it that you were encouraged to stand up for yourself and look for solutions to problems. This is what I do for my own children.

There are those times however when problems are too difficult to solve alone, and that unburdening them ... helps you reach out to your support network. This is what I've learned as an adult and what I tell my children too. We share amongst ourselves, but the responsibility to deal with little issues falls on them first. :-)

Hope to see you here again soon.

Cheers,

Colin

Re: A Father Tells Why He Wants His Kids to Hit Back

Katherine — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:27:52 -0000

I am with you Dex. Maybe because we are cousins. I was alwatys told growing up that I should never come home crying. I hate bullies and always defend myseld if I need to. If ever I have kids I would probably be teaching them to hit back too.

Re: Yesteryear’s Tomorrow is Not Always Today

Sensei Matt Klein — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:37:49 -0000

Looks like another case of "saved by the martial arts". Love the photo of you with the belt on the outside of the shirt. Funny, I can't remember that being in fashion in "81.

Re: What Real Work Does the Primary Care Giver Do?

Katie — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:21:15 -0000

It was lovely to have chatted Colin, so nice to make new online friends! :) I am heading off to check out all those other posts you have spoken about - they sound great (your site is proving to be the best procrastination tool I know, but that's a whole other topic - lol!).

Now I still need to send many lavish compliments your way to get myself a few more entries in that bike giveaway........

Re: A Friend of a Friend is Not Necessarily Friendly

Colin Wee — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:17:29 -0000

Deb - having met you before and having worked with you quite a few times on various things, I just read that line for what it was ... a straight out opinion stating the situation as it is. But yeah ... hahahahah ... it does come across a little harsh. :-) Good post on your part too, Deb. Good seeing you here. Thanks for contributing. Cheers, Colin

Re: A Friend of a Friend is Not Necessarily Friendly

Deb — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:08:34 -0000

I'm sorry, I didn't mean that to come out so abruptly. I just meant that it's better to stay out of things. As you can see up the top I'm emotional about it ;)

Re: The Smart-Trike Giveaway

Katie — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:27:06 -0000

By the way, sorry to have completely hijacked your giveaway post to rant about being "mum"! :)

Re: The Smart-Trike Giveaway

Katie — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:26:30 -0000

Thanks Colin! I do agree with you that the role of primary caregiver is completely undervalued, as our society bases so much identity on what we 'do' (ie job) - it is usually one of the first questions you ask someone when you meet them! I do agree, however, that taking care of your kids is a mammoth task and a huge balancing act with higher exhaustion levels than I have ever known! (and I taught year 1 for many years!)

However, I have experienced a number of sides of the 'identity' situation... when I'm working lots I desperately yearn to only be "Mum" and be able to dedicate myself totally to our kids, for the patches of time when I am being only "Mum" (school holidays or times when my jobs aren't busy) I have occasionally felt that loss of 'job' identity, when you are really existing for the kids and the household. However, when my husband stepped into the role a few weeks ago I felt the reverse - I felt guilty not doing the kids and housework thing as I had always prided myself on being in control in that department! I think as primary caregivers we often are our own worse enemies... we feel guilty no matter what!Continue doing the amazing job you are doing :)smiles... katie :)