tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post52603491316218519..comments2024-03-07T00:20:16.083-07:00Comments on Denton Sanatorium: Losing Life's Simple Pleasuresjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01313127576303289593noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-7208936306531282592012-03-21T10:56:04.517-07:002012-03-21T10:56:04.517-07:00Have to say Im with you on this post .. Im only 41...Have to say Im with you on this post .. Im only 41.. Far from old but I too miss the simpler more quieter days.. I dont' think it has so much to do with being old as it has that the world we live in today is SO busy an SO noisy all the time people even young people don't know how to just 'be'...Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10290535091183945602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-86806511160847743292012-03-20T06:21:08.310-07:002012-03-20T06:21:08.310-07:00So true! Why is it that kids are never satisfied w...So true! Why is it that kids are never satisfied with the major event. We have the same problem at baseball games...they want to do the amusement rides (yes! at the baseball park). I can't even take them to target because they want to get popcorn or a Starbucks. Crazy!<br />Stay-cations are nice. <br />Evie is soooo cute!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292381619675040864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-27575779680545945702012-03-19T21:14:20.052-07:002012-03-19T21:14:20.052-07:00No answers from here - but I think you're doin...No answers from here - but I think you're doing your best to combat that horrid need for more, more MORE. Keep at it!<br />I can't believe that kite stayed in Evie's hand for so long!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-31358657610683622322012-03-19T21:01:30.081-07:002012-03-19T21:01:30.081-07:00Awwww, Evie... I'm amazed that she held onto t...Awwww, Evie... I'm amazed that she held onto the kite as long as she did. So cute. <br />I'm with you on the entitlement. Seems like the more you give them, the more they want. My kids are starting to get it back from THEIR kids. It's kind of fun to watch.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-70128343363184948022012-03-19T15:12:20.444-07:002012-03-19T15:12:20.444-07:00I wonder if our parents ever thought the same thin...I wonder if our parents ever thought the same things.<br /><br />You are right and I agree. Totally one of the reasons I have always liked camping with the kids. They are forced to be outside and there is nothing to buy and no video games - it's the closest I've been able to come.<br /><br />Cute video :-DCBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911579093553356167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-11619414767087470832012-03-19T13:56:02.160-07:002012-03-19T13:56:02.160-07:00I call it the Disneyland Principle...well, actuall...I call it the Disneyland Principle...well, actually I just made that name up... <br /><br />I once took my kids to Disneyland. It cost a lot of money but we had a wonderful day. At the end of the day, one of them asked for something and I said "NO". I was given the reply, "I hate you". (Mind you they were very young.) The next day I took the kids to the beach. For practically nothing we enjoyed the sunshine, the water and making sand castles. We ate pizza and splurged a little on ice cream. No tantrums, no begging for more. Again we had a wonderful day and I was a good mom again. I don't do Disneyland anymore.<br /><br />I have heard of people cutting way back on "special treats", so when kids get them, they really appreciate them.(Let's) GO FLY A KITE!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12924590911734470629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-23252810444357241712012-03-19T13:53:40.130-07:002012-03-19T13:53:40.130-07:00I call it the Disneyland Principle...well, actuall...I call it the Disneyland Principle...well, actually I just made that name up... <br /><br />I once took my kids to Disneyland. It cost a lot of money but we had a wonderful day. At the end of the day, one of them asked for something and I said "NO". I was given the reply, "I hate you". (Mind you they were very young.) The next day I took the kids to the beach. For practically nothing we enjoyed the sunshine, the water and making sand castles. We ate pizza and splurged a little on ice cream. No tantrums, no begging for more. Again we had a wonderful day and I was a good mom again. I don't do Disneyland anymore.<br /><br />I have heard of people cutting way back on "special treats", so when kids get them, they really appreciate them.(Let's) GO FLY A KITE!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12924590911734470629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-68136637310662238102012-03-19T10:35:46.059-07:002012-03-19T10:35:46.059-07:00Brenn is not allowed to hold the kite anymore due ...Brenn is not allowed to hold the kite anymore due to that very reason!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371527018787974580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-33724711797785369192012-03-19T10:34:12.612-07:002012-03-19T10:34:12.612-07:00Brenn is not allowed to hold the kite anymore due ...Brenn is not allowed to hold the kite anymore due to that very reason!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371527018787974580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-22899469595948213052012-03-19T10:01:20.902-07:002012-03-19T10:01:20.902-07:00Yes to the rant. If that makes you sound old, then...Yes to the rant. If that makes you sound old, then I am right with you, sister. <br /><br />We live in a very overwhelmed and entitled society. How we are ever going to raise structured, kind, and decent kids is beyond me. Here's to hoping.<br /><br />Evie and the kite, though, is dang cute.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498750042795390934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-44840724925107684902012-03-19T09:44:35.376-07:002012-03-19T09:44:35.376-07:00the reason i avoid bowling alleys is the arcade th...the reason i avoid bowling alleys is the arcade that my kids always end up in after 10 min of bowling.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555733621307512935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-81789700483164550972012-03-19T09:22:53.098-07:002012-03-19T09:22:53.098-07:00Oh my, I've missed a lot around her. Love, l...Oh my, I've missed a lot around her. Love, love, love your new header! I'm not sure what to say about the wanting more. I was thinking it's just human nature. I figure we all have a little Magpie in us. But then you wrote about how you were as kids. I think sometimes it's just that as kids we have to be reminded to be thankful. We were talking to our kids about how special Sundays were because it was the only night Disney was on, and how disappointing it was if it was a re-run. We didn't have DVD's or Youtube. Our girls can watch anything they want any time. I'm not sure how to combat it, other than talking about expectations beforehand I guess : )<br />And all the black and whites? Lovely. Funnily enough I tried shooting in BW for a lot of this past week. Off to watch your video now. <br />Have a great week Jen... Jenny!Dana @ Bungalow'56https://www.blogger.com/profile/14925373078487563897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-62485429998142331592012-03-19T08:56:27.666-07:002012-03-19T08:56:27.666-07:00So fun to see Evie in action. I had to laugh when...So fun to see Evie in action. I had to laugh when daddy says "don't fall down", so she falls down. <br /><br />A friend of mine threw her daughter a fun birthday party and she said the kids could not enjoy the fun activity they were doing at the moment...they always wanted to know what's next. Reminded me of your rant.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03219078989716705176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-31163126163840624972012-03-19T08:30:21.061-07:002012-03-19T08:30:21.061-07:00If you figure out how to make them appreciate the ...If you figure out how to make them appreciate the task at hand please share! I have such a hard time with this. *sigh* Glad they all liked the Lorax. I want to go see it but obviously not if the kiddos aren't going to enjoy it!Just Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922623052308129474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-33645592816619142932012-03-19T08:14:33.353-07:002012-03-19T08:14:33.353-07:00I think you have just about summed it up for all u...I think you have just about summed it up for all us parents. Can I reassure you that you are definitely not alone.<br />I think a good strong dose of family work day (juicing oranges, lemons, or doing whatever)from sun up to sun down makes my family more appreciate. The funny thing is, we seem to enjoy the simple things and appreciate being together more when we are at home working together. That must be why kids who grew up on farms or around live stock seem to be more in touch with the simple things.<br />I'm so sad that Evie's kite flew away. At least it didn't fly away with her on the other end, she's just a little bit of a girl.Susan Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387510304089583710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-35104000271548006402012-03-19T07:20:15.890-07:002012-03-19T07:20:15.890-07:00Yes, I think we all remember "good old days&q...Yes, I think we all remember "good old days" no matter how old we are. Simpler times - there is something good to be said about them.<br /><br />Loved the windy kite video. Reminded me of simpler times.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043907473395138322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-5475135412208286282012-03-19T07:15:39.826-07:002012-03-19T07:15:39.826-07:0011 gallons? WOW! I hate it when my kids get all ...11 gallons? WOW! I hate it when my kids get all whiney and feel entitled to everything. But since I NEVER buy them treats at the movies, they pretty much know that is out. Since my youngest is now 8, we've kind of cut down on the amount of tantrums. They know when we say no to whatever they are begging for that the answer is no.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-36911531735666275882012-03-19T06:39:08.955-07:002012-03-19T06:39:08.955-07:00We share more than a cowboy past. I'm always ...We share more than a cowboy past. I'm always fretting about teaching my kids to work and whether they know how to "appreciate".larainydayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729238864057667317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-58740155684452559682012-03-19T05:47:27.686-07:002012-03-19T05:47:27.686-07:00Oh my gosh...that video is precious!Oh my gosh...that video is precious!Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261448185892388252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-38776197847462067712012-03-19T05:23:39.914-07:002012-03-19T05:23:39.914-07:00Did he just tell her to "get out in the stree...Did he just tell her to "get out in the street?!". You don't hear that from parents often.... ;)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976639789194959075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-11458467811999810682012-03-19T00:57:03.269-07:002012-03-19T00:57:03.269-07:00Amen on the rant. Amen and amen.
And oh, that Evi...Amen on the rant. Amen and amen.<br /><br />And oh, that Evie is cute!<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.com