Comments for My Diary of Triplet Fatherhood

Comment on Bed Time by GTM

GTM — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:26:19 +0000

Oh lol! that song made me giggle!my girls went into big beds not long after we moved here,I was so worried S as they were not 2 then,& having just moved house I thought would be recipe for disaster but they didnt bat a proverbial eyelid. I got them full sized beds too & they looked like peas in a bucket in the them )
ahhhhh bless!
On my blog a few entries ago is a video of them doing what smalls do best on a bed……
mebbes you should have a look after all prewarned is prearmed lol!!
Glad to hear of the dinosaur fans! Eleanor & Madeleine are bonkers about them!
I hope you all have a peaceful night & a not too early wake up in the morning x x xx
GTM
http://greentwinsmummyasimplelife.blogspot.com/

Comment on First Day Pic by louise

louise — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:11:27 +0000

just had to comment on how grown up the girls look now. been following since the beginning it seems to have flown by!
its also nice to see your not dressing them the same so that they can develop their own individuality and that you’ve insisted that they are not known as ‘the triplets’

Comment on First Day Blues by Jane Halliday

Jane Halliday — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:55:18 +0000

Don’t ever leave without telling them that you are going but prolonging the possibility of going can be hard on the children. After hanging around when ours first started nursery school at three and a half I found that what was upsetting C was the thought of me going, and while I was there she had to keep on thinking about it, so kept on crying. The technique I developed was that I would tell them all about the jobs I had to do before the very short time later when I would collect them. Then I walked in briskly with them, handed them over, kissed them goodbye and left. There was a bit of crying from two but I lurked outside and heard it stop – then I went. It was hard to do but the best in the long run.
We used to leave some of their toys on the window ledge at home watching for their return.
I think I found it harder than they did.

Comment on A Ship of Their Own by Fergus

Fergus — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:08:40 +0000

We start ‘em young over here in the UK. But, no, it’s not compulsory… not until next year, when they’ll have only just turned four.

I think it’s rather too young but if they’re going to have to go to school next year, is it fair to not give them the chance to ease into it with three hours a day for a year?

Comment on A Ship of Their Own by MissTera

MissTera — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:37:33 +0000

Is pre-school a requirement in your country? Here in the USA, it isn’t, and I coulnd’t imagine having to send my lil’ ones away. . Although there certainly are children who attend pre-school, traditional schooling begins with Kindergarten, at age 5. HOIwever, if the child is ‘young’ in age/maturity/development, you are often encouraged to hold them back, and have them enter school the following year.

Comment on A Ship of Their Own by GTM

GTM — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:51:52 +0000

Its not selfish at all to want your children around you,it baffles me how in this country children start so young compared to say Sweden or Norway where I hear they start as late as 7! My girls Eleanor & Madeleine were born a few weeks before yours also with a due date of September, I used to post on Tamba back then.I am visiting 2 schools in the coming weeks to see which one I prefer but have spoken to the LEA & its quite alright to do as I intended which is keep them at home with me until they are 5,they will skip reception & start at year one ) I am lucky enough to have a great pal who has home educated hers & find her very inspirational at showing a different way of doing things.

I dont mean this as critism,far from it,each must do as they feel best for their children,but just worried in case you thought you HAD to send them at this age,because you dont,I have had countless people smile & say oh school next year then & they are baffled when I say no not till they are 5 )

They are so young,they & we for that matter never get these years back.
Kindest regards x

Danette http://greentwinsmummyasimplelife.blogspot.com/

Comment on And Nothing But The Truth by Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:05:22 +0000

Wow that really IS a powerful post – I love how much you and J learn from your daughters just as they learn from you two!!

Just wanted to let you know I’ve nominated you for a blog award over at http://dreamofliving.blogspot.com – no obligation to accept just wanted you to know!

Comment on And Nothing But The Truth by Tanya

Tanya — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:40:15 +0000

Gosh that post was powerful. Your last line particularly spoke to me.
I’ve been battling with myself lately about this issue of shaping values and honoring my daughter for who she is, regardless of whether others value her attributes.
I set myself a task about 3 months ago, to list my values. You’ve really made me realise how urgent this list is.
Thank you and keep up the great work!

Comment on A Little Monkey by Lost Parent

Lost Parent — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:00:15 +0000

She has the courage to say what everyone was thinking, that’s all.

Comment on A Little Monkey by ailenthistorian

ailenthistorian — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:06:38 +0000

Comment on A Little Monkey by Erica

Erica — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:22:48 +0000

Your girls are very cute! I have been following your blog for a 1 1/2 yrs. They are growing so fast!

Comment on A Little Monkey by bexiboo900

bexiboo900 — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:27:08 +0000

awwww, when will you next upload pictures?

Comment on A Little Monkey by Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:04:04 +0000

LOL – priceless.

Comment on Getting Better by bexiboo

bexiboo — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:44:00 +0000

oooooooooh, poor evie. i broke my collarbone when i was 4. i seem to recall my delight from the attention turning to anguish as people tried to help me with everything. i would scream “can do it” at everyone. i hope she is all better now. the girls are soo cute:)

Comment on Manners by liz

liz — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:49:49 +0000

Sounds like you’re bringing up the cast of Airplane! there.

Comment on Manners by MadWomanMeg

MadWomanMeg — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:28:11 +0000

Nice try pops, but you are greatly outnumbered by the mischeivousness of said triplets. They are incredibly cute

Comment on Manners by Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:58:52 +0000

So adorable…

Comment on Manners by Zarina

Zarina — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:39:37 +0000

Your girls are just too cute – you must have hundreds of these lovely little memories stored away – what a priceless gift for the girls as they get older. Your blog is just fantastic and really puts a smile on my face. Keep it up.

Comment on Getting Better by DaddyKV

DaddyKV — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:45:51 +0000

I hope Evie is doing better. Although I never broke any bones I had a tendency to do everything I could to end up bleeding some how . I love your blog and would love to have you check out and sign up over at http://www.justdaddys.net. I would love to get someone like you with experience as a father to get in on the ground floor as a resource for fathers both new and old. If you have any questions or would like to talk to me let me know. Thanks for your time, and keep up the great informative blog.

Comment on Getting Better by rhyssie

rhyssie — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:17:42 +0000

poor evie i hope she’s doing much better now… Collarbone breaks are rough. i really enjoyed your blog ! i feel so much more excited about motherhood now. I only hope i can get my boyfriend to read it so he can understand why i’ve been raving for the last few days!