Quotable Sunday

Toni at A Daily Dose of Toni hosts Quotable Sunday each Sunday. I'd like to share some parenting quotes with you:

The most important thing that parents can teach their children is how to get along without them. Frank A. Clark

Parents need to fill a child's bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can't poke enough holes to drain it dry. Alvin Price

Children Learn What They Live - Dorothy Law Neite

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child learns to feel shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.

Audrey :)

Stores with Sales

My daughter and I went to Old Navy this morning. I really wasn't prepared for what awaited us. People were literally shaking the gate to get in when we arrived. After arriving my daughter and I split up. I knew we'd never be able to stay together. I went and picked up a few things, then went in search of my daughter. What I saw left me with my mouth hanging open. People were screaming and yelling. People had climbed the walls and were throwing flip flops of all sizes and colors into the crowds.

I was on the outskirts of this crowd, knowing my daughter was in there somewhere. For those who don't know, my daughter is 25 years old, an adult woman.

I continued to be amazed as I discovered that moms had sent their young children into this crowd. People were screaming "don't hurt the child."

My own daughter came out and was laughing at how it was no different than a mosh pit. My daughter loves music and concerts and has been in many mosh pits.

If you wanted to attend a sale like this, would you bring your children? If you do bring your children, how do you protect them from the crowds?

Audrey

Aloha Friday

Kailani over at http://islandlife808.com/ hosts an Aloha Friday each week. Aloha Friday is where you post a question once a week that readers can answer. I have found so many awesome blogs through her site.

Right now, my mom is pretty sick and my daughter is staying with her, helping her out. I am so fortunate that my daughters have such a special relationship with my mom.

So my question this week is:

What type of relationship do your children have with their grandparents, or what type of relationship do/did you have with your own grandparents?

Audrey :)

Kids and Driving

I know many of my readers have young children. I know many others have teens. One of my daughters does not drive. Prior to moving overseas, she just wasn't interested. She is very excited to get a license when she returns.

So my question today is, if your kids are old enough do they drive? If they're not old enough do you see yourself supporting them getting a drivers license at the time your state says it's legally ok?

Audrey :)

Aloha Friday

I so enjoy reading all of the Aloha Friday questions. My question for today is:

Do you allow your kids to watch t.v/movies?

I always allowed my kids to watch t.v. with some moderation.

Audrey :)

Aloha Friday

As many of my readers know, I'm in Santa Barbara and we are in a state of emergency due to fire.

My question for today is:

If you had to leave immediately, what would you quickly pack to take?

For those who want to follow the fire updates, friend request me on Facebook, I'm posting constant updates.

Audrey :)

Kids and School

When my kids were in elementary school, there were times we took a trip and I pulled the kids out of school for a day or two for our trip. At the time, there were some moms who disagreed with my decision. It was their philosophy that when you pull children out of school, you teach them that attending school is negotiable.

As an adult, there are times I just need a day off. I just need a day to sleep in and not have the many responsibilities that face us each day.

In high school, I allowed my kids an OCCASIONAL mental health day.

What about you. Do you take your kids out of school for trips? Do you allow them to miss a day of school once in a while just because? Share your thoughts here.

Audrey :)