and on we go to 2 days of teacher/parent conferences.
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lmage credit: lichfield – quote: david bly
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Oh lucky you…not lol have fun sweety :-) xx
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thanks jen and i really don’t mind them, just hit the wall by the end )
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Your right on saying be who you want them to be. They are molded into what they see and hear from us.
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i think so too, just4 –
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Yikes, that’s a scary thought!
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i know, it really can be, mark. good thing mine weren’t watching too closely )
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That really dies say it all. Good luck.
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Does!
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it does, jaded, and thanks )
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Oh, dear, yeah. Good luck.
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all good )
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Best of luck with conferences
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thanks curious )
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That is so simple, yet so profound! I am going to keep hold of that thought forever (and hopefully become a better parent ;-) )
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it is , lydia and i wish i had be aware of this when i was a parent of young children )
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Trying to to be everything, the parent… Failing…. Laughing, and trying again. Conferences, whew! Intensity cubed. :-)
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yep, that’s pretty much the heart of it, brenda )
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If the parents have heeded the first message, all conferences should go smoothly, Beth.
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mark, yes it would certainly make things easier )
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Good luck ;) it truly is amazing that the apple does not fall too far from the tree!
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thanks 52mpm – and it is almost always on the mark )
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No sweat. Most of the PTCs we have gone to were pleasant and fun. I always enjoy the chance to know my kids’ teachers a bit better. Since both of our children reached high school, it gets even more fun. Our daughter is a good student and a redhead, so she gets noticed and teachers always gush over her!
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shenry – oh, i like having the conversations too, and much prefer it over written reports )
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Wonder when the teacher attends a PTA as a parent? Somehow one forgets that they have a life apart from being teachers.
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so true, sweety )
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This is a great post. I think people expect their children to grow up “right” just by hoping they will, and loving them. What some parents don’t realize is that old habits die hard in future generations as well. You have to change a lot of the ins and outs of who you are, if you want your child to learn what to do and what not to do, because they absorb every little thing. They’re supposed to.
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yes, this is so right on, carluh )
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While I agree with the sentiment, it’s not always true. I do everything I can to be nothing like my parents.
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karl – i think some people do choose not to be like their parents, and that is because they don’t want to be like them. if they were people you respected and looked up to, you might still want to be. i hope that parents, myself included, will be the kind of people their kids want to be like. we are the models, good or bad.
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This is so true
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yes michael –
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I’m sure you see too much evidence, some times. You can wonder where children learned their behaviour – then you meet their parents!
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I know you will think this is crazy, but I loved parent teacher conferences at my preschool! We had them really excited with the way we almost scrapbooked their portfolios! My teacher asst. and I worked on it like ‘trojans’ but found the actual conferences to be so special, we learn so much from the parents about why the kids are the way they are, don’t we? Sometimes the parents are loony, but that explains everything!! Smiles and hugs, you need a glass of wine… my dear!
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i enjoy the conversations too, robin. loony or not ) and i will have my wine tonight when it is all over )
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I don’t miss writing the IFSP’s for the little ones or the IEP’s for the ones going on to kindergarten! I am hoping it over all went well for you, my friend! Cheers! It’s Friday!
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it all went well, and everyone seemed happy at the end, all good )
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Or as I teach my children, “do as I say not as I do!” :)
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hahaha – absolutely tric )
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Amen.
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thanks, bec )
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Here’s some wine……
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thanks, andra )
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now THAT is just plain scary! But true.
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i know, liz!
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I’m glad not to have parent-teacher conferences for the university students, but I have to admit, I love the stories my son tells about his parent-teacher conferences with the parents of his sixth graders. I fear, however, that it is because he became me and has the same sick sense of humor. ;-)
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exactly, deb )
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i bet when parents walk in, you can say to yourself, ‘well, that explains it.’ Both good and bad. I’m so aware of the example i set – now, if i could only do the right thing!
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yep, and omg, when thinking of myself as a parent! )
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I think that is true, but still you are who you are, for better or worse, and given the odd refurbishment. There is a great poem by Phillip Larking beginning “The ……. you up, your mum and dad. They don’t mean to but they do. and many people can relate to that. Sad but true I fear
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peter – yes, that’s true and we carry both the good and bad with us and try to find a comfortable place with more good than bad.
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so true.
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short and sweet, charron )
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Wow… this is incredible. “Be who you want them to be” ~ excellent advice, and for life too. For all of us. Be a role model. Show our highest and best qualities to others, especially children. A gorgeous photo and this quote by David Bly might be my new favorite. Thanks so much for sharing. xo Gina
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i agree, it is so simple but really says it all. and what we have to remember as parents, as people, and as citizens of the world. my pleasure to share, gina )
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They have indeed. Sensitive fine men… our children (though that wasn’t always the case – sometimes child has to misbehave to understand consequences). Uncle started in the vol. fire service. Dad (hubby) followed. Children started as Juniors (at 14), now one child is also a compensated professional (as well as remaining in volunteer service). The elder got their spouse and in-laws (I’m involved to) as well to be ad. min. members. By example always.
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Live, love, laugh!
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and what beautiful examples to follow –
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Yes, yes, yes! Love this!
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happy you like it )
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The wisest and scariest advice!
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i know! and all in one )
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Yes, well… Actually Beth this sounds like
a lot of fun :) ;) No I am not being sarcastic
at all, cheeky :) lol
ENJOY :)
Andro xxxx
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indeed it was, andro )
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A wise advice during these troubled times.
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i think so too )
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Now, isn’t that the truth – good one :-)
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thanks, eric )
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Perfect advice! I am not a parent yet but I will definitely keep this in mind as I continue to grow and be the best me I can be one day at a time.
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wonderful )
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I definitely do this with the children I take care of. I take childcare very seriously because I am a part of their foundation.
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wonderful, and me too )
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