Comments on: How to be a parent and still have fun! http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299 Custom Photo Cards Designed For Your Special Events - Engagement, Wedding, Holiday, Birthday, Thank You Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:56:52 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Jen http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299/comment-page-2#comment-4128 Jen Sun, 01 Oct 2006 02:57:38 +0000 http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299#comment-4128 I regurlary frequent Starbucks with my 3 month old. It definately relieves me when I fall into a "I need to get out of the house" mood. Thank goodness for decaf while I am nursing too! :-) Great tips. I just wanted to add that my hubby and I also go to the drive in with our baby. Even if he starts crying it won't disturb anyone else. We also like to frequent the park with baby either in stroller or in a sling. Although we don't eat out much, many restaurants now offer take out...like Applebees...so you can get the feeling of eating out without the hassels of dragging Jr. along. I regurlary frequent Starbucks with my 3 month old. It definately relieves me when I fall into a “I need to get out of the house” mood. Thank goodness for decaf while I am nursing too! :-)

Great tips. I just wanted to add that my hubby and I also go to the drive in with our baby. Even if he starts crying it won’t disturb anyone else. We also like to frequent the park with baby either in stroller or in a sling. Although we don’t eat out much, many restaurants now offer take out…like Applebees…so you can get the feeling of eating out without the hassels of dragging Jr. along.

]]> By: Irregular Payments http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299/comment-page-2#comment-4060 Irregular Payments Thu, 28 Sep 2006 21:47:04 +0000 http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299#comment-4060 <strong>A Few of My Favorite Things How-To’s</strong> Not only did I enjoy participating in Problogger’s How-To group writing project, the final list of how-tos gave me several days worth of interesting reading when I found a little downtime. Here’s a few of my favs, in no particular order: ... A Few of My Favorite Things How-To’s

Not only did I enjoy participating in Problogger’s How-To group writing project, the final list of how-tos gave me several days worth of interesting reading when I found a little downtime. Here’s a few of my favs, in no particular order:
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]]> By: Jason http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299/comment-page-2#comment-3970 Jason Tue, 26 Sep 2006 04:49:49 +0000 http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299#comment-3970 I definitely agree with taking time out for yourself! As parents, our lives get so busy between taking care of things that need to be done it's very easy to feel guilty for not spending every minute possible with your little ones. But I've found taking time out for yourself really does enhances the time I do spend with my son, simply because giving myself a break allows me to feel recharged. One additional suggestion I'd like to add is to go somewhere or do something that's new with your child, even if it's the most mundane activity for yourself. Seeing children experience something for the first time is so amazingly pure, you can almost share that newness and wonder all over again. I suppose there's some tie-in here with your "let your child explore things at their own pace" point, with the idea being that there's value in doing something just for the experience itself however that unfolds. I definitely agree with taking time out for yourself! As parents, our lives get so busy between taking care of things that need to be done it’s very easy to feel guilty for not spending every minute possible with your little ones. But I’ve found taking time out for yourself really does enhances the time I do spend with my son, simply because giving myself a break allows me to feel recharged.

One additional suggestion I’d like to add is to go somewhere or do something that’s new with your child, even if it’s the most mundane activity for yourself. Seeing children experience something for the first time is so amazingly pure, you can almost share that newness and wonder all over again. I suppose there’s some tie-in here with your “let your child explore things at their own pace” point, with the idea being that there’s value in doing something just for the experience itself however that unfolds.

]]> By: Holly Schwendiman http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299/comment-page-2#comment-3963 Holly Schwendiman Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:49:09 +0000 http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299#comment-3963 I am always amazed at how the little things we do and don't do make the biggest difference in our daily lives. ;o) Hugs, Holly <a href="http://www.hollyscorner.com" rel="nofollow">Holly's Corner</a> Here via the Carnvial of Family Fun. ;o) I am always amazed at how the little things we do and don’t do make the biggest difference in our daily lives. ;o)

Hugs,
Holly
Holly’s Corner

Here via the Carnvial of Family Fun. ;o)

]]> By: Jenn http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299/comment-page-2#comment-3956 Jenn Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:19:21 +0000 http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299#comment-3956 great tips and reminders. They grow up too quickly and it's fun to enjoy the quiet moments. great tips and reminders. They grow up too quickly and it’s fun to enjoy the quiet moments.

]]> By: Bob http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299/comment-page-2#comment-3938 Bob Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:25:57 +0000 http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299#comment-3938 Mama Duck, Thanks for visiting my site. Keep those visits coming! You've got a great site here, and I'll be returning. I've got 2 sons - one a teen, another a teen-to-be. I remember the times we had when they were both younger. With kids, there's always ups and downs (at every age) - I'm glad to see that you're sharing the ups. Keep your site going - you'll definitely appreciate it over the years. Mama Duck,

Thanks for visiting my site. Keep those visits coming! You’ve got a great site here, and I’ll be returning.

I’ve got 2 sons – one a teen, another a teen-to-be. I remember the times we had when they were both younger. With kids, there’s always ups and downs (at every age) – I’m glad to see that you’re sharing the ups. Keep your site going – you’ll definitely appreciate it over the years.

]]> By: Robyn http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299/comment-page-2#comment-3934 Robyn Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:16:11 +0000 http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299#comment-3934 Firstly, thanks for visiting my site and commenting - one of my first ever. Secondly, I can totally relate to all your suggestions. My two girls and I (4 & 1) love going to the library and then to Gloria Jeans for a babycino and smartie cookie. I find it is great chance to reflect on how blessed I am to have two beautiful girls. At the moment they are yelling at each other (the little one is trying to brush the big one's hair) but I can still see the humour in the situation even if they can't. We love going to the park, dancing, singing, reading books, craft, water-play, cooking, catching up with friends and cuddling. I really enjoy the break I get when I load the girls into the double pram for a walk. Thanks for sharing your insights. There is something so refreshing about sharing the joys of the journey. Robyn Firstly, thanks for visiting my site and commenting – one of my first ever.

Secondly, I can totally relate to all your suggestions. My two girls and I (4 & 1) love going to the library and then to Gloria Jeans for a babycino and smartie cookie. I find it is great chance to reflect on how blessed I am to have two beautiful girls. At the moment they are yelling at each other (the little one is trying to brush the big one’s hair) but I can still see the humour in the situation even if they can’t.

We love going to the park, dancing, singing, reading books, craft, water-play, cooking, catching up with friends and cuddling. I really enjoy the break I get when I load the girls into the double pram for a walk.

Thanks for sharing your insights. There is something so refreshing about sharing the joys of the journey.

Robyn

]]> By: Donna http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299/comment-page-2#comment-3924 Donna Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:52:58 +0000 http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299#comment-3924 Great "how to." Even more impressive, though, are the number of people who responded to what you wrote. You should be very proud of that type of response -- it's really phenomenal. Donna Great “how to.” Even more impressive, though, are the number of people who responded to what you wrote. You should be very proud of that type of response — it’s really phenomenal.

Donna

]]> By: Genie http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299/comment-page-2#comment-3920 Genie Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:15:28 +0000 http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299#comment-3920 MamaDuck, honestly, this is a good list for anyone, even non-parents! We could all stand to slow the world down to a child's pace and do a little exploration of the world around us from time to time. Thanks for sharing this list! Genie http://www.theinadvertentgardener.com MamaDuck, honestly, this is a good list for anyone, even non-parents! We could all stand to slow the world down to a child’s pace and do a little exploration of the world around us from time to time. Thanks for sharing this list!

Genie
http://www.theinadvertentgardener.com

]]> By: Matt Glover http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299/comment-page-2#comment-3919 Matt Glover Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:47:13 +0000 http://lilduckduck.com/how-to-be-a-parent-and-still-have-fun/299#comment-3919 Nice. My kids have bad food alergies - anaphalactic reactions to everything containing nuts, egg, fish and sesame. Makes any trip to places like Starbucks a nightmare. You wouldn't believe how many times we've asked "Does this contain traces of nuts?" only to be mislead by uninformed staff. Would be interested to hear your take on how others handle this. Nice.

My kids have bad food alergies – anaphalactic reactions to everything containing nuts, egg, fish and sesame. Makes any trip to places like Starbucks a nightmare. You wouldn’t believe how many times we’ve asked “Does this contain traces of nuts?” only to be mislead by uninformed staff.

Would be interested to hear your take on how others handle this.

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