Comments on: Wonder Why Wednesday: Yes! Edition

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 25 May 2010 09:15:24 +0000

I love the idea of the the "Do You Remember?" moments. And you are so right that we don't have those when we are stuck in the NO. Saying Yes, I've found, is like just letting go. And even when I get hung up on the fact that I'm giving in to someone else (answering THEIR questions, wishes or wants with a YES), I then realize that, in the end, I'm really truly saying YES just as much to myself. .-= Sarah´s last blog ..What was I thinking getting in front of the camera? =-.

By: greedygrace

greedygrace — Tue, 25 May 2010 03:36:06 +0000

I try to say yes, but the mommy in me says No way too much! I came by to welcome you to SITS! We're happy to have you with us! .-= greedygrace´s last blog ..Mailbag Monday =-.

By: Rudri Patel

Rudri Patel — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:52:50 +0000

I think we can all benefit from a yes once and a while. After reading so many insightful yes posts, I made a commitment to myself and my daughter that I would say yes to one of her questions at least once a day (within reason). Yesterday she wanted to wear a dress - I usually say no, not really knowing why, but yesterday, I said Yes. And you know what? We were both happier for it. .-= Rudri Patel´s last blog ..Congratulations . . . =-.

By: Joy

Joy — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:36:24 +0000

After my daughter was born I used no! way to much. There were schedules and bonding time and family time and I started to feel to isolated. Then I seemed to say yes! way to much, even now. I need to find a better balance. This was such a great post. .-= Joy´s last blog ..The Mommyhood vs The Daddyhood: In the Trenches Together =-.

By: Shell

Shell — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:04:52 +0000

It seems easier and safer to say no sometimes... Stopping in to welcome you to SITS! .-= Shell´s last blog ..Custom Greeting Cards Giveaway =-.

By: Wonderfriend

Wonderfriend — Fri, 21 May 2010 21:41:46 +0000

In reply to Organic Motherhood with Cool Whip.

Naomi, thanks for stopping by! We just experienced some unfortunate consequences over here after a bad decision by the 4-year-old. 😉 It’s tough, but I agree with you – it’s such an important part of their development.

By: Organic Motherhood with Cool Whip

Organic Motherhood with Cool Whip — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:58:48 +0000

What a great post. I think that is awesome that your baby was a yes man before he turned to no. BOth of mine were in love from NO from jump. And I loved what you wrote about how when we become adults suddenly the consequences of our decisions are so much more serious. That is so true. And something I am always trying to talk to my 5 year old about, so that he can understand better why we have to have consequences now so he can learn before the real serious adult consequences come.

Anyway, great post!! So happy I found your blog and look forward to reading more from you!

By: Corinne

Corinne — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:37:27 +0000

I think No is so much easier, safer, and Yes can be such a wonderful risk word.
I’m with you, trying to be more of a yes woman 🙂

By: The Mommyologist

The Mommyologist — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:02:47 +0000

I am SUCH a yes woman, but sometimes it gets me into quite a pickle because I wind up with way too many committments! I need to find a better balance with “No”, I think.

By: Wonderfriend

Wonderfriend — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:31:11 +0000

I think mindfulness is a perfect word for it. Sometimes No is necessary – the right word for the situation.

There are a lot of no’s in a life with children, aren’t there? Aside from the MANY no’s directed AT the kids, there are all the no’s we have to dole out to other people just so we have enough time/energy to handle life.