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Video: Giving In to Your Kids: Does It Make You Feel Guilty?

Karen

You know, after watching this, I think I’m trying to justify the fact that we DO spoil the kids and I DO feel guilty about that – at least a smidgen. *sigh*

This is a video answer to Momversation’s question: Giving In to Your Kids: Does It Make You Feel Guilty?

I would have liked to post Momversation’s video here, but they have it coded to automatically play and WOW, that’s annoying and I wouldn’t do that to you guys, so, you’ll have to click over and watch the original video on their site.

Sorry about that.

At any rate, here is my response to that question.

Your turn to answer the question: Giving In to Your Kids: Does It Make You Feel Guilty?

(And by the way? I just noticed that I have two subscribers on my Youtube channel and for some reason, that cracks me up. I mean, it’s just me, blabbing. But if you want to subscribe, knock yourself out. There are more videos coming, in case you’re into self-torture. 😀 )


(Blue Christmas by Sheryl Crow)

random stuff, VideoPlay

Video: You Think I’m Crazy?

Karen

I very well could be.

But here’s the thing – I’m stressed. What with NaNoWriMo [STILL BEHIND], work and having to deal with family for Thanksgiving, I’m feeling the pinch. And whenever I feel the pinch, I get up and dance because it helps blow off steam.

Go on. Give it a try. I can’t be the only one BRAVE enough to get out of my chair and dance ………………. can I?!?

Cool song, right? It’s Jem and it’s called “Crazy.” You can buy her entire album (which ROCKS) here.

And me? I’m done. I got my workout in for the day. Now pass the Advil, won’t you?

Oy.

(Sorry about the graininess. I recorded it on the compact setting and HELLO, I only make a fool of myself once a day, I’m not about to go back and record it again. It’s probably a good thing though, this way, you can’t really see my dance expressions – which were priceless, I might add. Oh well, use your imagination. *grin*

And by the way? You totally CAN NOT criticize my dancing unless you’re willing to SHOW me you can do better. If you’re not willing to tape yourself dancing? Then hush. 😀 )

UPDATE: I see the video is blocked in some countries, probably due to using Jem’s song, or maybe it’s my crazy hip action – who knows. Sorry about that. But don’t worry, you’re not missing much, trust me.

At the Moment, VideoPlay

At the Moment … He’s Still Trying to Get to the Next Level

Karen

I love these moments in time. I need to start doing these more often. Just the little, inconsequential moments that probably won’t mean anything to you all, but will mean the world to me years from now. 🙂

Kevin doesn’t play video games very often, in fact, only rarely, so I thought it was cool that he jumped on this particular day and I thought it was funny how he kept failing the driver’s test (you have to pass the test in order to proceed to the next course level).

I don’t know. Some things just tickle me. *smile*

At the Moment, VideoPlay

Video: Problem Solving and Reason #456 that I’m Thankful for My Husband

Karen

I’ve mentioned that math is not Dude’s strength. This video is a (nearly) nightly occurrence at our house during the semesters that Dude has math. (Though I don’t know, Dude does a pretty good job figuring stuff out on his own).

Fortunately, Kevin can help him. Because if the kid had to rely on ME to help him through this maze of numbers and letters, he’d still be at the 3rd grade level.

Seriously.

The guys are doing Algebra II. And I thought it was cute that they were both doing the problem and then comparing answers. This stuff is HARD – and my husband is an accountant!

Kevin said the stuff that Dude is doing is harder than the math he took in college!

Yet another reason I’m thankful for my husband – math.

ADDED: I was sitting here, at my computer, listening to the guys work through the problems last night and Dude was actually teaching Kevin how to do the problems.

I tell Dude, all the time, he’s smart, that he’s smarter than he gives himself credit for and the little victories like tonight, like proving his dad wrong, like re-taking a test and earning a much better grade, on his own with no help from us, gives him more and more confidence. And the more confidence Dude earns, the better he performs.

My oldest son is growing up to be one SMART cookie and as I watch him evolve into this incredible man, right before my eyes, all I can do is stand out of his way and smile.