tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post8169171028426688067..comments2023-10-30T09:31:00.839-04:00Comments on My Voice, My View: N is for Negotiateseptembermomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-12214071253792627182011-04-18T14:10:49.722-04:002011-04-18T14:10:49.722-04:00Negotiator. Now that's a role I know ALL too w...Negotiator. Now that's a role I know ALL too well. Some days I intervene, and other days, I tell them they have to learn to work out their differences amongst themselves. If you find one of those signs, let me know because I want one, too. :)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14051359952534190269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-63590064225214760152011-04-18T08:31:16.330-04:002011-04-18T08:31:16.330-04:00Hmmm, I don't know. I get tired of being the n...Hmmm, I don't know. I get tired of being the negotiator too. I think you will miss it, one day. ;)Gerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355005063119095095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-67978016020004377332011-04-17T23:10:48.647-04:002011-04-17T23:10:48.647-04:00I so get that... but my strategy is to tell them t...I so get that... but my strategy is to tell them that they have 5 minutes to figure out a solution themselves. After that, I impose the rules, and it's going to be something neither of them likes (or I'm taking away the toy, depending on the situation). Fortunately, they seem to do a pretty good job on their own now, but OH how I feel for you!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-43986321795859501482011-04-17T22:30:29.503-04:002011-04-17T22:30:29.503-04:00Negotiating can be tough. I think you will miss th...Negotiating can be tough. I think you will miss those moments when they grow up. Right now it's tough but when we look back, we'll say those were the days!! Well, hope you enjoy the upcoming week.The Write Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333258283404241827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-72002314224347021992011-04-17T22:27:51.475-04:002011-04-17T22:27:51.475-04:00Oh, I remember those days well! I thought they'...Oh, I remember those days well! I thought they'd never end...then they did. As quickly as they began, it seemed. :/ *hugs*Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-81778389273328824172011-04-17T20:39:07.222-04:002011-04-17T20:39:07.222-04:00I think being the peacemaker is something I will s...I think being the peacemaker is something I will strive for when my kids start this. Right now my days consist of reminding Deaglan that Naveen is a baby, he doesn't understand. And of course I have to remember that Deaglan is still sort of a baby and he doesn't understand!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564542013071462911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-67194177691929157792011-04-17T17:19:39.736-04:002011-04-17T17:19:39.736-04:00You know what, why don't you do that - hang th...You know what, why don't you do that - hang that "Mama, the Negotiator is off duty." sign! Let them figure it out themselves. I wonder how it's gonna go?!<br /><br />When my sister and I argue about anything when we were growing up, we found that whenever we involved the parents or the grown-ups, we get scolded for not getting along and neither of us is going to get what we want. So eventually we learned to keep our arguments to ourselves, and take turns with who gets what. <br /><br />But then when my sister and I were all grown, someone asked my mother how was it raising girls, she said, that my sister and I were easy but she thought we were very secretive. Thinking about this, I don't really know if that is a good thing.Charlotte (Life's a Charm!)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14262387691577841584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-50553857829302339012011-04-17T15:16:49.824-04:002011-04-17T15:16:49.824-04:00Mari is right, but your kids will remember some sp...Mari is right, but your kids will remember some specifics long after they marry and have kids themselves.<br />The toolbox will never wear down...especially when it will be needed so much for the teenage years.Ken Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659672111856249878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-6458997359770798242011-04-17T11:17:21.935-04:002011-04-17T11:17:21.935-04:00know how you feel, kiddo is 11, and is a great neg...know how you feel, kiddo is 11, and is a great negotiatorbaygirl32https://www.blogger.com/profile/01355816922022246751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-28236025240047217002011-04-17T10:01:32.445-04:002011-04-17T10:01:32.445-04:00I know how you feel - it's never ending! My ol...I know how you feel - it's never ending! My oldest son (17) and his Dad have been arguing alot lately. I feel like I'm constantly trying to smooth things over between them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362541400510447208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-1963063639406811132011-04-16T23:46:28.740-04:002011-04-16T23:46:28.740-04:00Good word pick. Good thing that as aunt I don'...Good word pick. Good thing that as aunt I don't have to negotiate too often.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-23348102546280795722011-04-16T22:48:38.483-04:002011-04-16T22:48:38.483-04:00My kids were at it today too, but with the rain st...My kids were at it today too, but with the rain storm...sigh. Sorry I haven't been around lately Kelly, but I'm trying to catch up. Swing by my site for an award.Susan Fobeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927064519907342393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-56671829445524756382011-04-16T21:59:27.384-04:002011-04-16T21:59:27.384-04:00I remember those days! Kids are all grown up now,...I remember those days! Kids are all grown up now, and our house is quiet. It's a mixed blessing!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-85190207539455852452011-04-16T21:40:28.773-04:002011-04-16T21:40:28.773-04:00I think that's exactly the sign you should mak...I think that's exactly the sign you should make then. Mama needs a break! Ooooh! Another N word -- needs. :) <br />I feel like this, too, Kelly, and I only have two. One cannot really even talk yet. lol.Hyacynthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838590548747956315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-71899616639109743212011-04-16T21:18:59.335-04:002011-04-16T21:18:59.335-04:00These posts could be put into a Motherhood from A ...These posts could be put into a Motherhood from A to Z book. This rang true...and I only have one kid to negotiate with!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-72165151564068858012011-04-16T20:41:09.122-04:002011-04-16T20:41:09.122-04:00Your post reminds me of something I heard about ho...Your post reminds me of something I heard about how one family solved disputes. Every time the kids came to the parents with a he said/she said issue, the kids had to write the problem on a board and the parents would schedule a "court" where each child had to present his "evidence." After a few days the kids grew tired of writing the problem on the board and waiting for the court, so to avoid the extra work, they would tell mom, "Never mind. We solved it ourselves." Genius, huh? :) I loved your "Call me when you can take me out for some chocolate." I'm there! <br />Off I go, to try to think of a good "N" word myself.Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746936407430428943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-80533147208362586962011-04-16T20:07:26.134-04:002011-04-16T20:07:26.134-04:00Negotiation is a mommy's best means of working...Negotiation is a mommy's best means of working stuff out quickly. I use it all the time. :-) Love this post. Stomach bug gone, I hope? :-)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-91601036163329724872011-04-16T17:16:38.784-04:002011-04-16T17:16:38.784-04:00Having had three children myself I miss the days y...Having had three children myself I miss the days you're going through.<br />These days they are all adults have lives and children of their own and dear old mum has to take a back seat....rightly so. But I do miss the days they were children I felt needed.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-81637325055039338952011-04-16T17:06:25.300-04:002011-04-16T17:06:25.300-04:00You won't miss those exact moments, but you...You won't miss those exact moments, but you'll miss these days!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-12523675125702239032011-04-16T16:59:29.437-04:002011-04-16T16:59:29.437-04:00oh how I relate to this!oh how I relate to this!kisatrtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831014017505568022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-44605761955878925042011-04-16T15:43:52.927-04:002011-04-16T15:43:52.927-04:00you should get yourself a good book, a cup of hot ...you should get yourself a good book, a cup of hot choc, maybe some candles and bubble bath, get the kids to bed early one night and have a long soak followed by snuggling up to a good film or your book lol. <br />sounds like you've earned it lolJosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326304210756061011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-87083281465374325112011-04-16T14:57:19.491-04:002011-04-16T14:57:19.491-04:00At least Easter is around the corner - maybe the E...At least Easter is around the corner - maybe the Easter Bunny will leave you some chocolate for all the treaties you've negotiated between your kids!T Rex Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581711492269619311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911067505461648404.post-12489129021964867322011-04-16T14:42:16.882-04:002011-04-16T14:42:16.882-04:00oh ALL. THE. TIME!! As if they don't have e...oh ALL. THE. TIME!! As if they don't have enough toys to share!! ...a constant battle...ARKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13256471462996302348noreply@blogger.com