tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post8467611681071408061..comments2024-03-27T19:48:03.918-04:00Comments on EC Stilson's: "It's Just An Object."Crazy Life of a Writing Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-32451096679606692712012-02-29T15:35:11.355-05:002012-02-29T15:35:11.355-05:00I also think you handled it very well and the olde...I also think you handled it very well and the older I get the less I get worried about things and more about family and friends. Speaking of friends recently I was asked in a blog to pop over to Melynda's blog and I am so thrilled that I did. I literally love it when I see that she has another post that I can enjoy and we even email each other at times. I feel like I have known her for a lot longer and can see easily why so many people seem to love her. The idea that a book of her posts will be in print thrills me and I will be one of the first to get one from Amazon and promote it on my facebook and blog. Keep me posted my email is odie_langley@yahoo.com ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920831144240024660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-56602437452216645812012-02-17T10:41:18.783-05:002012-02-17T10:41:18.783-05:00I have a house full of previously owned items- it ...I have a house full of previously owned items- it is an eclectic mix and I love it, too. I also have a computer- that is the most expensive thing I own- so I tried imaging how I would feel if something happend to my Mac. I think you handled yourself very well! The kids need to know that if you break something that doesn't belong to you, people won't be happy and there will be consequences. You didn't go over the top and the kids feel bad for their differen actions. I think you should pat yourself on the back! I hope apple can help you! My friend has had them replace a lot of things for him and he says their customer service is great. Good luck!!!Jess@The Secret DMS Files of Fairday Morrowhttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-58659036807241827572012-02-16T18:15:01.261-05:002012-02-16T18:15:01.261-05:00You handled things just fine. The glass can be fix...You handled things just fine. The glass can be fixed, you got your house cleaned, the Scribe not only thought about God, shared her thoughts and feelings.<br /><br />We all learn fron each other if we're lucky, and I'd say you are all blessed to be in each other's lives.<br /><br />Besides, you will all laugh about this one day. There's nothing better than that.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650584087053458727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-39534792533080319052012-02-16T10:49:18.356-05:002012-02-16T10:49:18.356-05:00Parenting is not for the faint of heart. I think y...Parenting is not for the faint of heart. I think you did well in the thick of things.<br /><br />I'd never tell my family either. I wouldn't see the point of upsetting more people.lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-45405139546132728762012-02-16T09:30:45.259-05:002012-02-16T09:30:45.259-05:00Back it up and then wipe it before you take it in....Back it up and then wipe it before you take it in. Apple tends to replace rather than fix in situations like this.Rick Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07703091917685458099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-21629674468952046542012-02-16T08:57:30.214-05:002012-02-16T08:57:30.214-05:00I think you handled it well. All of these extreme...I think you handled it well. All of these extremely expensive gadgets these days shouldn't be taken for granted. Kids won't know until they are buying them themselves for their own kids. Just wait for what they will have to buy!...waahh..aah...ah;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17375498089073335134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-10334015783076065732012-02-16T08:53:36.480-05:002012-02-16T08:53:36.480-05:00Wow that's tough but it looks like everyone ha...Wow that's tough but it looks like everyone has given you great advice! I hope the Apple Store can help. Scribe's notes blowing in the breeze gave me tingles. That is precious; what a heart!Padded Cell Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179138500397929437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-50431486361967482502012-02-16T07:51:58.108-05:002012-02-16T07:51:58.108-05:00Cinnamon Challenge was invented by the devil that ...Cinnamon Challenge was invented by the devil that smells nice.JDChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05624244051365178343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-13612842915949513122012-02-16T01:35:58.692-05:002012-02-16T01:35:58.692-05:00It's hard to not get mad when something expens...It's hard to not get mad when something expensive breaks or doesn't work, even if how it happened was an accident. I know it's just an object, but some objects are necessary. What's just as sucky is when they're also expensive to fix. I hope you find an inexpensive fix!<br /><br />I'm not sure what I would have done. Though I think my parents would've given us a similar punishment as you gave your kids. Only, they probably would've given the punishment only to the kid(s) who broke the object.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-32076350723303507792012-02-16T00:45:59.974-05:002012-02-16T00:45:59.974-05:00I think now that perhaps I was too critical of the...I think now that perhaps I was too critical of the Hippie. I told The Hurricane what happened and she said iPads are made to be broken. Maybe it isn't necessary to tell Grandpa. Perhaps you, the Hippie, and the Scribe can sit down together and talk about respecting each other. And how the iPad got broken. And why the Hippie would offer to eat hot peppers. That one confuses me. I hope she doesn't know a child who is punished in that fashion.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-69313348389880018492012-02-15T23:03:29.936-05:002012-02-15T23:03:29.936-05:00When tech stuff breaks around here (iPhones, etc) ...When tech stuff breaks around here (iPhones, etc) I know that some folks have taken them to the high school. They have a vo-tech program that programs, fixes, and designs computer stuff. It may negate the warentee, but it's FREE.<br /><br />Just a thought.Julihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097214923216967086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-83075246908922930022012-02-15T20:13:27.806-05:002012-02-15T20:13:27.806-05:00It's o.k. to be majorly pissed off. Yes, it...It's o.k. to be majorly pissed off. Yes, it's just an object, but so is a house. Is it o.k. if they set it on fire on bash in the walls on one side? They need to go with you to find out what it will cost to have it fixed. Hippie needs to call Grandpa, tell the truth, and apologize. However, I'm more upset with the Scribe. I know she sent God into the world, or down the street, but SHAME on her for taunting her sister. That's unacceptable in the junebug world, and I think it's one of the reasons my children get along so well. They knew I wouldn't put up with anything less than them showing kindness to each other. It's important to respect property whether it's a cherished Bible or an iPad. It's not going to kill them if you show anger sometimes. It will help them learn how important it is to behave properly and to obey you without question. I realize you might be surprised at how strict I am, but I was always the fun mom who was also the strict mom. My kids have turned out pretty well, except for FYM not speaking to me at the moment. But he'll get over it and he'll be welcomed back with open arms, as will the Hippie.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-16920392507326781402012-02-15T20:13:14.035-05:002012-02-15T20:13:14.035-05:00Now if this was me I would yell and scream and ran...Now if this was me I would yell and scream and rant and rave then walk away maybe to maccas and have a hot chocoalet and calm down then return and tell everyone that I know it was an accident and I shouldn't have blown up so bad............you were very calm in my opinion............Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-73044832742993636822012-02-15T19:34:42.017-05:002012-02-15T19:34:42.017-05:00I am sure Hippie is hurting too. Also, I am sure H...I am sure Hippie is hurting too. Also, I am sure Hippie is going to get hugs from your Dad. Kids always do. Also I am sure you do not have to wait until robots roam the Earth. I am sure there are free lance computer genious around or even talk to the maker reps. They might have suggestions. You are right in letting kids know the value. Now that you are sure, how about a make up hug:)<br />PS I want to thank Fishducky - - - just can't get hold of her.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-77086695576125137422012-02-15T18:29:09.164-05:002012-02-15T18:29:09.164-05:00Sorry, but I would be very, very upset. Because o...Sorry, but I would be very, very upset. Because of the not respecting other people's property, not obeying the rules, cheating on a punishment, being careless...the list goes on. Ask my son. I would have been soooo disappointed in his actions I probably couldn't even speak to him for a while. (When I can't talk to somebody, you know I am really, really upset.) We were usually pretty darn poor, too, and he knew how special some things were that we normally couldn't afford...so that would make it worse. He would have definitely been banned from further touching of said item until he proved to me he was trustworthy again. I love him to death and he knows it, but I left no doubts about rules. He could think any way he wished, I volunteered to spray his hair orange in the 80s (he refused), but you respect other people's things and take care of your own things--you treat people, animals, and all things with respect. I was a stickler when it came to the few rules I had--and about honesty, fairness, kindness. So...I think you had a perfect right to be upset. These are important things for a child to learn. Consequences. When it comes time to tell your dad--I agree that she should tell him. As you can tell, I was a tough love mama.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-56565092845280104802012-02-15T16:48:34.531-05:002012-02-15T16:48:34.531-05:00Judging by her response, the Hippie knew how much ...Judging by her response, the Hippie knew how much the iPad meant to you. "I will eat hot peppers," tells you just how bad she felt. If you can't get it repaired, I think she should be the one to tell your dad. And the Scribe lead you to a proverb that really tells you what you need to do, which is amazing, I think. You have two wonderful girls. I never had kids, but I would have wanted some, just like the Hippie and the Scribe. I hope they got to read Samson's story from earlier this week.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-70528908388514888552012-02-15T16:31:10.448-05:002012-02-15T16:31:10.448-05:00It is awesome advice.
There is an Apple Store clo...It is awesome advice.<br /><br />There is an Apple Store close. I need to take it in today :) I hope AND pray they can fix it.Crazy Life of a Writing Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-8248232815612670862012-02-15T16:24:28.980-05:002012-02-15T16:24:28.980-05:00You're both right. But . . . Dang it! Just t...You're both right. But . . . Dang it! Just thinking about this almost gives me a heart attack.Crazy Life of a Writing Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-59541127762811745792012-02-15T16:21:19.033-05:002012-02-15T16:21:19.033-05:00You're so right! The Hippie dhould be the one...You're so right! The Hippie dhould be the one to tell her grandfather what happened. After all, she's the one who did it.fishduckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07334973392362918928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-24912178308559086932012-02-15T15:53:47.792-05:002012-02-15T15:53:47.792-05:00I love this story. I have had those moments where...I love this story. I have had those moments where I am so disappointed over something my kids destroyed and struggle to get perspective - everyone is ok, still breathing, etc. It is hard, though. I am so adamant about not letting my kids use my laptop, they have started calling it "the precious" - of course in their best gollum voices...Paula@lkg4sweetspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509077688000554079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-42856818500441280382012-02-15T15:17:21.756-05:002012-02-15T15:17:21.756-05:00Oh no! Those times are the worst because you so do...Oh no! Those times are the worst because you so don't want to lose it on your kids, but it's so, flippin, hard to keep calm. I'm working on not yelling, but I also don't have an iPad. However, my Kindle's almost bitten the dust a few times, and the laptop has been in serious peril. It'll work out, but I think you handled it just fine...:)Paige Kellermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16201061179479380167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-10770691278516441262012-02-15T14:53:49.062-05:002012-02-15T14:53:49.062-05:00"I'LL EAT HOT PEPPERS" - priceless. ..."I'LL EAT HOT PEPPERS" - priceless. That would have had me laughing, even if the house had caught on fire. <br /><br />My husband washed my cell phone after I told him I was certain it was in the laundry. Now he keeps doing laundry to prove to me he's competent enough to wash a load of sheets without causing destruction (he's not).<br /><br />If you really want advice, I think it's important for kids to take responsibility for their actions, like making the Hippie call grandpa to tell him what she did or not allowing her to touch technology for an extended period of time. And asking the Scribe to do something nice for her sister like helping her earn money to pay for the damage. <br /><br />I love the image of the babies dancing around the vacuum.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-70767817197834990732012-02-15T13:52:54.191-05:002012-02-15T13:52:54.191-05:00Dear Elisa,
The advice from Rick G. and Jax seems ...Dear Elisa,<br />The advice from Rick G. and Jax seems good to me. Is there an Apple Store close enough to you that you could follow this advice? I suspect that a face-to-face talk with the manager might work a little better than a phone call.But even that is worth a good try.<br /><br />As Fishducky said, You have great mothering skills! And your dad loves you and knows that accidents happen. Trust that love.<br /><br />Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-63434414215115195572012-02-15T13:40:46.322-05:002012-02-15T13:40:46.322-05:00Did you try bringing it to Apple? Apple stores ar...Did you try bringing it to Apple? Apple stores are very good with fixing things for little to no cost. The worst case scenario, they tell you they can't help out.Jaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942630725082121374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-77159644833046192562012-02-15T13:37:36.123-05:002012-02-15T13:37:36.123-05:00I'm still stuck on the fact that you get your ...I'm still stuck on the fact that you get your kids to vacuum and dust. There are clean-up wars going on at my house. I don't know how one Peanut could make such a mess!<br />You did a great job handling it.Stephanie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117481136259148223noreply@blogger.com