tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191139875305354818.post8117123872966621608..comments2023-04-30T11:18:59.135-04:00Comments on Letting Our Light Shine: Highs and LowsMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04705406667714209252noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191139875305354818.post-79412704374904635662011-08-01T08:17:35.126-04:002011-08-01T08:17:35.126-04:00Hey Mary...I have been wanting to comment on this ...Hey Mary...I have been wanting to comment on this post since you wrote it but wasn't quite sure what to say. I struggle with that sometimes...not always knowing what to say. And then it dawned on me that I don't necessarily have to have anything philosophical to say...right? I just want you to know that I empathize with you. I completely understand your worry about Owen. Not because I worry about him too, but because I can understand the worry you feel for your child as a mother. All mom's worry...it's built into our DNA. Because we love and care so much for these precious beings we created. Our hearts ooze with overwhelming emotions to love and protect - and in turn, our brains ooze with fears and worry. It's natural. And some moms do a better job at organizing and filing those worries and fears than other moms. That's okay. So, basically I guess I just wanted you to know that I understand how you feel and I won't tell you you are being irrational to worry…because I get it. And if you ever need an outlet or even a shoulder to cry on, you can always call me. :) Love you!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837196718329052731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191139875305354818.post-22733325508786337232011-07-30T00:31:32.016-04:002011-07-30T00:31:32.016-04:00Sweetie, you need to RELAX. I'm not sure why y...Sweetie, you need to RELAX. I'm not sure why you're so worried - Owen is developing nicely. All kids are different. For example, Will is racing around on his tricycle like he owns the neighborhood (which I didn't manage until I was 3), but he isn't much of a talker (whereas I was yakking up a storm by around 18 mos. and Keith's mom told him that he didn't really start to talk until he was 3.) As far as physical v. intellectual, I think it's kind of ridiculous for your ped to even phrase it in those terms - their TODDLERS, for goodness' sake! NO ONE is an intellectual 2 year old. Not even Einstein. (Especially Einstein, who didn't talk until he was, like, 5, or something.) But there is something I've noticed, and this has been supported by my friends who have children of both sexes, and that is that little boys are more physical than little girls. Little boys gain motor skills (both gross and fine) earlier than girls, and little girls gain communication skills earlier than boys. <br /><br />But the most important thing (in my opinion, at least) is to remember to enjoy your child, however they are :) They'll get where they need to be soon enough, and its always better to focus on the positive in the day. Go puzzle-work!!! -AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191139875305354818.post-14909579759437661182011-07-29T11:58:21.933-04:002011-07-29T11:58:21.933-04:00Your honesty and vulnerability in posting this is ...Your honesty and vulnerability in posting this is so refreshing! I think all mom's have the exact same fear you have that our children are "normal", healthy, happy, etc...but you are so right to just trust in God and give it some time! I don't know Owen too well, but from what I've seen on your blog (and from what I've heard from Rachel), he seems like a very smart (and cute) little boy! - DustyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191139875305354818.post-81338842404202803272011-07-28T15:31:53.721-04:002011-07-28T15:31:53.721-04:00First, his haircut. Ohmyword. Such a big boy and s...First, his haircut. Ohmyword. Such a big boy and so darn handsome. Second, I wish I could give you a big hug. You are so honest here. I think moms, by some instinct compare. It's hard not too. Just know that whatever the future holds for Owen, God knows him as an old man and has HUGE plans for him. God has gone ahead of him and secured a place for him in heaven, where the only thing that will matter is praising Him all day long and resting in the comfort of His arms. <br /><br />Also - toddler games... oh toddler games, I don't even know what to say about it besides that my experiences with it weren't that great, but it was something to do to get out of the house and have M do something outside of the home... <br /><br />I am not always convinced that the pediatrician knows all, either. For example, with my anxieties about M's eating habits I don't want to be told "it's fine. He's a toddler. He'll grow out of it." Hello, can someone pay me the big bucks to say that to moms? With all due respect to pediatricians (and we love ours!), I really hate the "well... he's a toddler" answer :)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194177789083945149noreply@blogger.com