Comments on: Bragging Rights

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:24:34 +0000

Thank you for visiting and your comment. I have been gone, so I apologize for the delay in getting back to you.

By: Buy Sewing Supplies

Buy Sewing Supplies — Sun, 17 May 2009 08:47:51 +0000

I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:25:12 +0000

Deb,
I really believe this to be true. That just confirms as parents we better be more careful with our choices!

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:23:25 +0000

Paula,
I would like to think that the desire to stitch is inherent. It would seem to fit my own inclination. I also think that when children watch out of curiosity and are not pushed into things, it allows them the freedom to choose an interest that is perhaps inherent. Watching a parent read all the time is the best way to encouraging a love of books and reading. Your 4 year old daughter wanting to learn embroidery is quite remarkable.

By: Deb G

Deb G — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:53:27 +0000

There are actually studies that backup that children learn by what they see the adults in their life do. That what we do is more powerful than what we say.

By: Paula Hewitt

Paula Hewitt — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:11:31 +0000

i wonder sometimes if the need to stitch is inherent, rather than learned (coming from a family of non-stitchers). I agree with Linsey about the reading – I have discovered the same, and my daughter who is 4 is very keen on learning to embroider, just from watching me, rather than me suggesting it.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:06:27 +0000

I find it so interesting that your girls zoom their way on the sewing machine and your son is more careful, the rabbit versus the hare. What a neat trait that they all sew. I think this is a great skill to learn.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:58:09 +0000

Linsey,
What a nice compliment. Yes, no doubt the reading will be the one gift they will cherish from their mother, and for this you should be proud. I hope Gavin found his book!

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:52:15 +0000

Pat,
I think you are absolutely right. It is better to live your truths than speak them. What a gift that you “gave” you son, the idea that creativity and artistic expression is a balanced way to live even though the arts are not wholly supported by our culture. It is really an existence that takes courage as well as commitment.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:45:32 +0000

Jude,
For all the ups and downs of parenting, this is a reassuring thought.