tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post6920287220307099491..comments2023-11-22T11:30:17.400-06:00Comments on Seeking Sanity: The Birds And The BeesKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-11959225197363148682013-08-13T21:44:51.623-05:002013-08-13T21:44:51.623-05:00Awesome! I had that talk with my boys just a littl...Awesome! I had that talk with my boys just a little while ago. :) We've always talked pretty freely about our bodies, and used the actual names so the talk wasn't as awkward as I thought it would be. We read parts of "Where did I come from" {didn't feel like mine were quite ready for the whole thing} and a funny one called "Mommy Laid An Egg" {we skipped some pages in there as well, for now}. Sounds like your talk went really well. :) <br /><br />I also ordered the book "I Said NO!" {as well as another one called "Your Body Belongs to You"} after reading your recommendation in a different post. I had talked to them a tiny bit about it in the past, but not well enough. I liked being able to read a couple books about it, I think it got their attention better, and they listened really well. :) I'm glad that I read through them first on my own though, because it brought up a lot of issues for me {from my childhood} that I didn't expect, and I started to cry pretty hard... it was good to get that out before reading it to the kids. It was such a relief to me to feel like I was empowering them and opening up the dialogue for the future. :) So thank you for sharing that info. :)Riahlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08525310321786184469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-78495067401502020972013-08-09T17:40:01.643-05:002013-08-09T17:40:01.643-05:00I hope, one day years from now when he and his wif...I hope, one day years from now when he and his wife announce their first pregnancy, you remind him that he was NEVER having sex. LOL<br />You did great! =)Cyndy @ Back in the Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02106750680265704567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-86015502274111358872013-08-09T16:53:28.444-05:002013-08-09T16:53:28.444-05:00ah growing up. glad to hear the talk went so well...ah growing up. glad to hear the talk went so well. limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-18084293480142427522013-08-07T23:45:01.382-05:002013-08-07T23:45:01.382-05:00Thanks, everyone! Y'all are so supportive! :...Thanks, everyone! Y'all are so supportive! :)<br /><br />WI Girl- That other book you are talking about is probably "I Said No!" My kids LOVE that book and I recommend it for every parent. It really talks about how their bodies are their own and no one should be allowed access to it. It is empowering for them without being scary. HIGHLY recommend that one.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-22011899393432365692013-08-07T22:28:28.102-05:002013-08-07T22:28:28.102-05:00Good for you. I'm glad it went well. I think...Good for you. I'm glad it went well. I think I'm going to wait until my son is the same age as your Joey, which will be next summer. Thank you for sharing how you did this little talk with your son. It was helpful for me.dawn klingehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10068232686648964979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-7669061253971065072013-08-07T22:06:07.676-05:002013-08-07T22:06:07.676-05:00Job well done, and since it went to well it will p...Job well done, and since it went to well it will probably be easier to approach with your younger children when the time comes. Thanks for sharing this, as it is so important. And for sharing the book title. There was another one that you shared not long ago, and without going back I can't remember what it was right now, but I was going to look into it because it sounded like one I should have on hand. You can never have enough books!Wisconsin Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02126902969299740691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-34808202935193009722013-08-07T20:26:20.689-05:002013-08-07T20:26:20.689-05:00Alright, you're hired! ha ha!
You're such...Alright, you're hired! ha ha!<br /><br />You're such a good Mom, Kat.<br /><br />Ben and I actually had a similar conversation yesterday actually but it was because I had to take the kids with me to buy feminine products and he was SO curious as to what I was purchasing. He's a tad younger but very similar to your oldest personality-wise. <br /><br />Glad the two of you had such a good talk. That is really wonderful. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-78662777581731983242013-08-06T15:40:38.517-05:002013-08-06T15:40:38.517-05:00High five for handling it so well. Kids learn earl...High five for handling it so well. Kids learn early from many sources, and of course, do not get it right...they do not get the facts along with the important talk about relationships and responsibility.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-89665977917547546762013-08-06T14:23:39.497-05:002013-08-06T14:23:39.497-05:00Way to use REAL NAMES, Kat! It's a pet peeve ...Way to use REAL NAMES, Kat! It's a pet peeve of mine when people don't. Also, good to keep the talk going--I want my kids to learn about all things sex and values here first--goodness knows they'll learn plenty outside the nest. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-3906279992053340682013-08-06T10:42:24.986-05:002013-08-06T10:42:24.986-05:00Mom24- Thanks! I think the key is to appear as co...Mom24- Thanks! I think the key is to appear as cool and comfortable as possible. They won't know to be uncomfortable or embarrassed unless they pick that vibe up from you. Easier said than done, I know, but I think it is so important for kids to hear the info from mom and dad first so that we can put our morals and values into the speech. That was very important to me. I never want my kids to think sex is dirty or bad but I also want them to see it as something very special, and something to be cherished. You don't see that much in society anymore. Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-48382501809937252072013-08-06T10:27:44.739-05:002013-08-06T10:27:44.739-05:00GREAT job Kat! Wow! Hmm, want to come give a two...GREAT job Kat! Wow! Hmm, want to come give a two for one? It is so hard to talk about with my two youngest for some reason, but you've given me a push to just do it!Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-49323730567784062772013-08-06T09:26:11.144-05:002013-08-06T09:26:11.144-05:00Charmaine- Thanks! I am really happy about how i...Charmaine- Thanks! I am really happy about how it went. Couldn't have gone better.<br /><br />Bijoux- That is hilarious! It does sound very medical, doesn't it? <br /><br />Emily- It is nerve wracking to think about but it went really smoothly. I think it helped that I have always been pretty upfront and direct and used the proper terms (penis, vagina, etc). I tried to make it sound more medical but that it was also pretty amazing. And I let Joey know that God made it beautiful but that it is a very serious/important thing too and many people don't treat it that way. I wanted to convey the fact that sex isn't a bad thing, it is wonderful, but it is to be respected. I think he got it. Good luck!<br /><br />I had reservations about sharing this on my blog. I never want to post something that will embarrass my kids when they get older, but I do think that it might help other parents talk about it with their kids too. And I wanted to write it down so that I don't forget it either. It was pretty special. :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-91776535416184791792013-08-06T08:46:47.954-05:002013-08-06T08:46:47.954-05:00You have no idea how much I appreciate you sharing...You have no idea how much I appreciate you sharing this. I've been wondering when I'm going to have to have that talk with Jack...he's going into 4th grade this year. and wondering how to do it! Thanks for sharing your experience and imparting some words of wisdom!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04065195610270532889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-45213921053602662932013-08-06T06:22:07.613-05:002013-08-06T06:22:07.613-05:00You did a beautiful job. My kids all had health cl...You did a beautiful job. My kids all had health class in 5th grade where they learned about reproduction, so I always had the talk with them ahead of tme. But I made my husband do the talk with our son. I still remember our oldest, who is now an RN, asking me if people went into the bathroom to do it because it sounded like something gross and medical! LOL! I had to tell her people do it EVERYWHERE!Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-38132081865466811552013-08-06T04:41:33.279-05:002013-08-06T04:41:33.279-05:00Hey Kat :) ten out of ten !
Hey Kat :) ten out of ten !<br />Charmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286839042477523553noreply@blogger.com