Thanks to everyone who wrote such supportive comments on yesterday's entry. I was surprised by what a strong response I got. I even want to thank Linda, who chimed in just a little while ago and dissented from the rest just a bit. I appreciate that you spoke your mind instead of just being a knee-jerk yes-girl. (Not that everyone else is that, I'm just saying that it takes some courage to say what you think when it's not what you think the person wants to hear.) Linda, no worries - you're right - this wasn't a hill worth dying on, and I didn't really get any deep wounds. I am pretty darn comfortable with who I am, and with who my family of choice is. I do think that sharing my feelings on a conversation like this might help make people think about what they're saying and be a bit more enlightened about understanding each other, though. I especially like the way Linda said what she had to say in a very nice way. So thanks again, everyone! It's nice to have all these new internet friends.
Speaking of new internet friends, I got two e-mails thanking me for the yarn I sent out last week, and I'm glad to have made a couple of peoples' day. I'm especially happy that there is a little girl named Karly out there who will soon be wearing pink Koigu socks and that she is excited about it.
I also got three packages in the mail today, all very nice indeed.
Cassa in Midwest City, OK sent a nice pile of yarn, which she says she has fallen out of love with. They tried to deliver this package on Saturday, but I wasn't here to sign for it - what a pity! At least I have it now!
Danielle in Stoneham, MA sent a very cool hand-made card with some very nice bits of yarn.
Katy in Chicago sent some leftover Regia jacquard - the purple one that was so popular at the same time the 5181 was first out, and a very nice note too.
Thanks, Internetties, for bringing our package total up to 90 today. I'm going to have to cut this post off since it's 12:30 and I'm trying to contain my fussy little one in the sling, but she is flipping herself over backwards trying to help me type. Exactly 6 months ago, I was starting true contractions and going into labor with this little one. It's amazing how quickly things change.
Today Julie wore that yellow hard hat all day. She also had her play cell phone tucked into the neck of her shirt pretending to be Bob the Builder. You can't see it in this picture, but she is wearing big-girl underwear and nothing else on the bottom. She asked to wear panties when we got home from our morning errands, and she didn't wet them all day. Despite about a million trips to the bathroom she didn't pee in the toilet either. She did fill a diaper the moment we put her in one for bedtime, though. I'm not sure what's going on here, but I'm just going to follow her lead. If she wants to wear underwear, fine - as long as she keeps them dry and is willing to try sitting on the potty. If she doesn't want to wear them, diapers are fine by me for now, too.
Speaking of new internet friends, I got two e-mails thanking me for the yarn I sent out last week, and I'm glad to have made a couple of peoples' day. I'm especially happy that there is a little girl named Karly out there who will soon be wearing pink Koigu socks and that she is excited about it.
I also got three packages in the mail today, all very nice indeed.
Cassa in Midwest City, OK sent a nice pile of yarn, which she says she has fallen out of love with. They tried to deliver this package on Saturday, but I wasn't here to sign for it - what a pity! At least I have it now!
Danielle in Stoneham, MA sent a very cool hand-made card with some very nice bits of yarn.
Katy in Chicago sent some leftover Regia jacquard - the purple one that was so popular at the same time the 5181 was first out, and a very nice note too.
Thanks, Internetties, for bringing our package total up to 90 today. I'm going to have to cut this post off since it's 12:30 and I'm trying to contain my fussy little one in the sling, but she is flipping herself over backwards trying to help me type. Exactly 6 months ago, I was starting true contractions and going into labor with this little one. It's amazing how quickly things change.
Today Julie wore that yellow hard hat all day. She also had her play cell phone tucked into the neck of her shirt pretending to be Bob the Builder. You can't see it in this picture, but she is wearing big-girl underwear and nothing else on the bottom. She asked to wear panties when we got home from our morning errands, and she didn't wet them all day. Despite about a million trips to the bathroom she didn't pee in the toilet either. She did fill a diaper the moment we put her in one for bedtime, though. I'm not sure what's going on here, but I'm just going to follow her lead. If she wants to wear underwear, fine - as long as she keeps them dry and is willing to try sitting on the potty. If she doesn't want to wear them, diapers are fine by me for now, too.
posted by Shelly Kang at 11:23 PM
4 Comments:
I'm glad that you got the yarn I sent you-I wasn't too trusting of the post-office lady that told me that the yarn would be delivered on Saturday. I hope the yarn enjoys it's next life!
-Cassa
Thanks, Shelly, for being open and not taking offense. I do worry a bit after leaving even the slightest negative reaction in a blog's comments, because I know how easy it is to sound harsh and cranky. I appreciate your response.
Yay! That's my yarn, that was never, ever to become the intended baby socks that I started, and then sent as-is. I'm glad to see it in a new, happy home. And on the internet. with a link to my own blog. Geez, life is good, and the silly shirts say. Thanks!
yes, good job, linda, and GOOD JOB SHELLY for the way you answered her response! Racism and bias is not a "hill worth dying on," as others who have gone before us have already done that and the lion's share of the work has been accomplished. But it sure is a hill worth pointing out when one sees it! It's important to note that when someone is aware and sensitive enough to see it and point it out, that it does not dismiss their appreciation for what they *do* have. It just means that they can see where we as a society have a little bit more work to do. ;~)
~ hb33, a fellow "pointer-outer" ~
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