Mommy Mentions - Latest Comments

Re: Total eclipse of the heart — of the family

cosmet — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:38:36 -0000

Katie , I love how your writing inspires me. I just said to my husband before reading your article , that I just do not give a hoot about this eclipse, and have no idea why people are so excited about it. I was at work , but we were told we could go out to view it on our break or on our own time, if we chose to. I thought to myself , why would I waste my break time for that ?? I just don't care. Although I still don't , your article made me see it a different way , how that could be a family experience , and that is the memory that can last a life time. So thanks to your article , if I live to see 2024, I will make sure I am at least with my husband , so we can see it together. By the way Bob did go out to see it , and he liked it , but he is a much bigger nature lover and science type person than me. Thank you again for another great article! You are such a wonderful writer , I hope the Republican-Herald appreciates you, because you deserve it !!!

Re: Do these traditions still exist for you?

cosmet — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:22:50 -0000

Kathryn , I love your Mommy Mentions !!!!

Re: Suffering sunburn, but who’s at fault?

Jamie Molinaro — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:17:54 -0000

The people responsible for those boys are negligent. The boys suffered damage at their hands. Not an accident, true negligence. They have been burned, and put at significantly higher risk for skin cancer later in life. I wouldn't allow those people to "care" for my kids any longer. What else do they just do without when they run low? I would be livid. I'm not litigious, but I'd consider suing them for something like that.

Re: Smoking with kids in cars … illegal?

Jamie Molinaro — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:01:24 -0000

We need LESS government interference, not more. They pushed their way into our pockets, our schools, and even our kids lunch boxes. Keep them out of our cars.

Re: Kid no-show for party, you pay?

cosmet — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:51:02 -0000

I feel the same way , to have the gall to send a bill because they did not show up ?? Get real ! If you can afford an expensive party then what is another $ 24.00? That does not excuse not replying , but honestly , you can afford to take the parents to court , but can't afford to lose 24.00 bucks. Ha ha !

Re: Kid no-show for party, you pay?

Jamie Molinaro — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:29:54 -0000

Maybe it is just me, but I assume I am footing the bill for every child INVITED to attend. Not everyone comes, of course, but I am prepared to pay for that head count. If it is such a huge deal to pay for a missing child, then you over invited to begin with. Things happen, kids get sick, have bad days, parents get called into work...it's not a big deal. That mom should have never sent that through the school. In this day and age, you can find anyone if you look hard enough.

Re: Uggs abound, but wow

cosmet — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 08:46:24 -0000

OMG , Kathryn they are the best thing ever!! They keep your feet at body temperature , and are so soft and comfy ! You def need to treat yourself!

Re: Young, and dubbed influential

cosmet — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 06:25:02 -0000

I think we need to hope for the best ! There are a lot of great young people out there , that are our future ! Great blog Kathryn , as usual !!!

Re: Natural part of life, shoot

Jamie Molinaro — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:15:27 -0000

I didn't breast feed any of my four children, but that doesn't mean I find it offensive. I think that if a baby is hungry, you feed him. Anytime, anywhere, at the mall, or next to me at the bank. It's silly that anyone makes a big deal of it. For Pete's sake, who cares? Pay attention to the parents who DON'T feed their kids instead.

Re: Why make her feel worse?

Jamie Molinaro — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:07:38 -0000

I read related articles yesterday, and it was brought up that the situation didn't unfold as the grandmother said it did. Not exactly. Patrons in the KFC at the time have stated that the grandmother approached the employee, asking them to remove some children who were starting at Victoria, as curious children do. When the employee refused, she raised a ruckus, and was then asked to leave. It wasn't because of the baby's face, it was her carrying on.

There are two sides to every story, and the truth usually lies somewhere in the middle. I also found it curious that the Go Fund me page tells the account, but leaves out the information that it was her own grandfather who owned the ten pit bulls, three of whom were responsible for the attack. It simply states that the owner had the dogs put down. It almost makes me feel as though they think it would put a bad light on them in some way. I feel as though it could be a calculated omission. God bless that little girl, and everyone who has given to help her.

Re: Putting it nicely, cancer stinks

Maria Graziano — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:01:27 -0000

Beautifully written ..... And so very true... Cancer is like an intruder who gets in when you least suspect it and invades your personally.., praying for Olivia (who I follow on FB) and our sorority sister Suz...

Re: Office only

Jamie Molinaro — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:25:04 -0000

I am a stay at home mother. I know for a fact that I can NOT get very much done at home with the children here. Liken it to shoveling snow in a blizzard. I think work, if it is to be done efficiently, needs to be done in the absence of children, whether in an office or at home.

Re: Memories of marathon, Mam-Mam

cosmet — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 05:44:49 -0000

Kathryn, Love the pic of you & Sarah ! Two beautiful sisters , sharing something you can both be proud of! Love you both !!!
Ginny

Re: ‘A Christmas Story’ sequel? Say it isn’t so!

nicki — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:36:33 -0000

why cant ppl just leave the classics alone. why o why do u have to sequel and remake everything? there arent any new ideas out there?

Re: Little spent, big fun

bridal-options.com — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:25:01 -0000

Hola! I've been reading your website for a long time now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Huffman Tx! Just wanted to tell you keep up the great work!

Re: ‘Look before you lock’

move my car — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 03:36:47 -0000

You made some good points there. I did a search on the subject and found most individuals will agree with your blog.

Re: From ‘CottonWAAAH’ to ‘CottonWAIT’!

Tom — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:50:07 -0000

I used to love the easter bunny when i was younger! Can't beat a white chocolate bunny!

Re: Making it fabulous

kclews — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 05:04:29 -0000

Thank you so much!

Re: Making it fabulous

Victoria — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:06:39 -0000

I will be at that same milestone later this year! Hope you had a great one - Happy (a day or two late) birthday!

Re: Sticky fingers

Pbk — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:39:06 -0000

I'm catching up on your blog.The paadre looks as if it was great fun.I'm sure your son enjoyed tossing out candy to the kids. I know your daughter enjoyed eating some of the candy!!! I have a son and a daughter too. What a blessing it is to be a mom, even though kids can drive us batty sometimes.I hope you enjoyed your entire weekend.

Re: Healthy eating, Jon and Kate hit headlines again

Lisaury — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:45:53 -0000

well i know they have books out that thy "wrote" about surviving pahontreod, and im sure they have enough money to pay for all those little things they do here and there. I dont think they make millions but they make enough, i know that because theyve even said on episodes that they dont have enough money for all college funds but they are saving.. anyhow, I would think its like MTV where they pay the house and stuff just to keep you going..well if they show is a hit , which this one isnt bad. But if you notice they do spend quite some money here and there, like in the previous episodes where they take each kid on a "special" day. for a family of ten i dont think thats too cheap.stuff like the hair implants and the tummy tuck were gift to jon and kate but they have a big house, with alot of electricity running through there house plus all the expenses, its cold where they live, plus kids grow every 2 months out of there clothes , gas isnt cheap these days and food isnt either. So obviously its a pretty good amount that they recieve and im sure they get paid alot of there stuff. So, they are very fortunate that they were offered this oppurtunity, cuz if they werent they would sure be in trouble but im glad they did , i like this family and there kids are such cuties and deserve everything they need theyre not spoiled nor bad kids for having a well off family .thats called good parenting!

Re: Learn to combat bullying now

Ellena Smith — Wed, 30 May 2012 23:50:13 -0000

Bullies is something that nearly every child will encounter at some point in time. As a parent, it is heartbreaking to hear about a school bully who has his or her eye on your precious baby. As parents, it is our job to help teach our children, the correct method for dealing with school bullies and how to defend themselves. I was scanning through a few blogs and found this article on a Safety Service for my children. Here's the link: http://safekidzone.com/

Re: Keeping daddy close

christa wadsworth — Wed, 30 May 2012 19:39:56 -0000

How sweet of you to write this. Justice is my little girl. Her dad is home safe and.sound now and she.has both her best friends back in her life

Re: Flexing for family

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Re: Back-to-nature style of parenting

Rosemary — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:13:07 -0000

I took the elements of athatcment parenting that worked for me. I breastfed past 1 year (though not near as long as Mayim and the feedings had tapered off the twice a day in the morning and bedtime by the end). Baby wearing was great, but it wasn't something practical I could do all the time with twins. I did not cosleep out of pure nervousness that they would get hurt in my bed. I did get up with my son in the night quite a bit in his babyhood. His twin was a good sleeper starting at a young age and I was afraid to wake her if I tried to sleep train him. Also I think I was attached to him enough to know that he needed me in that way. And now he is a good sleeper. I don't think it has to be a matter of fostering independence OR athatcment. My oldest child had to learn to be more independent than maybe your average almost three year old when her world was rocked by the arrival of her twin siblings. Yet she has received one-on-one bedtime storytime from me on a regular basis since her sibs were about three monthsold, because she needed it. I think you can athatcment parent in the classic Dr. Sears/Mayim way OR if you are connected to your child you can athatcment parent in a way that recognizes your child's need for athatcment and the need to develop independence/self sufficiency too.