tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6121175953658827634.post4485875073253812825..comments2023-10-26T10:45:25.325-04:00Comments on As Cape Cod Turns: Ah to be a Tween...As Cape Cod Turnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047430228350114744noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6121175953658827634.post-6257156653526919352009-09-29T23:10:34.904-04:002009-09-29T23:10:34.904-04:00I'm still looking for that instruction manual....I'm still looking for that instruction manual. I remember being very upset that no one at the hospital gave me one when I brought the oldest home. <br />Tweens and teens are tough, there's no way around it. You are doing fine because you are giving it your all.SurprisedMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474705305996978532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6121175953658827634.post-33723271551740998722009-09-18T13:17:45.854-04:002009-09-18T13:17:45.854-04:00My oldest is 7. Already I tell her, "I'm...My oldest is 7. Already I tell her, "I'm trying, Bean. I'm trying."<br /><br />Sigh.sandy shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617376664356510015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6121175953658827634.post-38281738260839064602009-09-17T23:26:51.714-04:002009-09-17T23:26:51.714-04:00Oh, Sue, my heart goes out to you. You are an exce...Oh, Sue, my heart goes out to you. You are an excellent mom; that much has been clear to me since I met you. I have every confidence that you will be fine. I would like to recommend Kids ARe Worth It, by Barbara Coloraso. It's been like a bible to us over the years. Also, let her vent, but maintain limits, and she'll survive :) Good luck!Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6121175953658827634.post-84848226910873019402009-09-17T16:54:35.981-04:002009-09-17T16:54:35.981-04:00Boys are easier, there's no question about it....Boys are easier, there's no question about it. I remember being a pain to my mom when I was a teen, but it got so much better as I gradually went out on my own.<br /><br />You're doing a fine job. It's not your job to be popular. That said, it's hard to deal with your child's unhappiness. Stay in touch with all the other moms who are right there in the same boat. Solidarity helps!Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416798580398814009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6121175953658827634.post-83539955903611707272009-09-17T15:58:46.835-04:002009-09-17T15:58:46.835-04:00I am SOO with you!! with my tween it was not havin...I am SOO with you!! with my tween it was not having the "right" dance shorts for ballet class this week. I am wondering if I am ever going to get through this - my son is 13 and there is not NEAR the drama as his almost 12 yr old sister.<br />We will NEED to meet for drinks next summer - LOL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03844867871179578637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6121175953658827634.post-26413035538860950052009-09-17T13:06:29.244-04:002009-09-17T13:06:29.244-04:00You can do it. You're a great mom, I know you...You can do it. You're a great mom, I know you are. I know this because you put up with my tantrums, my whining, and my daily drama without even batting an eye. :)<br /><br />Your kids will be good to go, you're already there. Plus, the statement, "I am trying" from you is all they will ever need to hear.<br /><br />xoHeatherhttp://www.singingwithmyheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6121175953658827634.post-68875417725968649732009-09-17T12:43:56.308-04:002009-09-17T12:43:56.308-04:00With my son, the tweens were fine. The teenage yea...With my son, the tweens were fine. The teenage years are proving to be a little more challenging. The moods. I never know what I am going to get. Yikes. <br /><br />You are doing great!Evansmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02608017212902742315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6121175953658827634.post-90262220692883327612009-09-17T11:03:30.264-04:002009-09-17T11:03:30.264-04:00Tweens are tough. I think you are doing just fine...Tweens are tough. I think you are doing just fine.WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.com