tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post7354261781351876499..comments2024-03-29T04:09:19.120-04:00Comments on ben and birdy: Why be normal when you could be happy?BenBirdy1http://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-52440750882399566952012-05-18T14:04:45.671-04:002012-05-18T14:04:45.671-04:00i wanted to let you know that i just discovered yo...i wanted to let you know that i just discovered your blog and that i love it! as a matter of fact i mentioned it in my latest blog post at http://radparenting.blogspot.com/ partially due to the fact that i found Reach and Teach through this blog post and partially because i find your blog inspiring and refreshing.Momma Moon-Beamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084646308319992650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-72667930955097290292012-05-18T12:07:22.543-04:002012-05-18T12:07:22.543-04:00It's so cool that you're raising your kids...It's so cool that you're raising your kids to think for themselves and be who they are. They're both beautiful, and you should be very proud! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-20508365626232537852012-05-15T17:27:37.618-04:002012-05-15T17:27:37.618-04:00Last summer I brought my 7 year old son to a local...Last summer I brought my 7 year old son to a local Gay Pride Fest. I had never explained to him the meaning of the word gay (not because I didn't want to...it just never came up) but I wanted him to know what it was. We live in a world where there are MANY types of people and I wanted him to be exposed to some of them. As we were walking to the festival I explained to him that there are some men who had boyfriends, and some women who had girlfriends. I told him that he would be seeing men holding hands with men, women holding hands with women, men kissing other men, women kissing women, etc. I asked him what he thought about it, and if it would bother him to be around people like that. He then said "No Mommy...why would it bother me?" I told him that it shouldn't bother him, but that some people in this world had a problem with the whole thing. With a great big smile on his face he then said "That's just silly...if a boy loves a boy, and a girl loves a girl...then it shouldn't matter to anyone else. God still loves them and so would I!" The proudest moment in my life!Annickhttp://www.facebook.com/annickdeveryduzandersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-16540287438961199262012-05-12T22:32:31.541-04:002012-05-12T22:32:31.541-04:00Oh Catherine,
I'm so glad to read about beans,...Oh Catherine,<br />I'm so glad to read about beans, and have another chance to say how much we love you. I can't imagine life without you all. xoxoxo and feel free to post any photos you'd like.<br />ps. we are thinking about how fun it would be to have a anniversary-reunion next year...xoxoIsadorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305951749347430975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-13708090647763683612012-05-12T19:11:41.361-04:002012-05-12T19:11:41.361-04:00Thanks for the great review of the best books in t...Thanks for the great review of the best books in the world. My friend Jacinta co wrote all of them and she is filling the world with intelligence and compassion with them. Thank you for sharing on this awesome site. Beautiful and fun kids you have!! AmyAmy Myslikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01593125177135554526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-4355794500224613472012-05-03T22:26:38.460-04:002012-05-03T22:26:38.460-04:00Jacinta! Hi! I see you here too!Jacinta! Hi! I see you here too!katyhttp://bigfootchildhavediabetes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-47189836327460990572012-05-03T16:57:28.535-04:002012-05-03T16:57:28.535-04:00That picture of Ben. My God what an amazing kid. I...That picture of Ben. My God what an amazing kid. I remember when he was such a little guy, and I was pregnant with my first and I'm so grateful all over again to have you going ahead of me down this road and lighting the way. Thank you!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871363759402942138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-37798755156234366352012-05-03T06:00:26.878-04:002012-05-03T06:00:26.878-04:00we +love+ the weepies!we +love+ the weepies!BenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-60003547691894893202012-05-02T22:53:55.776-04:002012-05-02T22:53:55.776-04:00Your kids are awesome, so of course their coloring...Your kids are awesome, so of course their coloring books should be, too! That song reminded me of a band I love, The Weepies. Do you know them? If not, give a listen. I think you might like them.craftsisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05583285347680507970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-59976863550033306082012-05-02T11:49:36.737-04:002012-05-02T11:49:36.737-04:00Birdy and my daughter would get along famously. Th...Birdy and my daughter would get along famously. They are the same age and mine is currently obsessed with wearing ties. We found a boy's polo shirt at Old Navy that was printed with a tie and it's now her favorite shirt.<br /><br />I love those coloring books. Very cool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-9900030145404634812012-05-02T11:19:13.282-04:002012-05-02T11:19:13.282-04:00I love the books! The website is chock-full of gre...I love the books! The website is chock-full of great things. <br /><br />"No one wants to fight patriarchy alone. Make friends." Killing me!<br /><br />Your children are rad. That is all.Jennienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-66539305183209721192012-05-01T10:37:41.850-04:002012-05-01T10:37:41.850-04:00Hi, just found your blog! I write this with my 8...Hi, just found your blog! I write this with my 8 year old son sitting next to me in a pink apron! I told him your quote/post title and he loved it. Thanks for the wonderful post!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137868519286783486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-53261669070896224912012-05-01T08:49:35.733-04:002012-05-01T08:49:35.733-04:00I so look forward to your posts every week. I have...I so look forward to your posts every week. I have been following you since the beggining. My daughter Ryan and Ben are the same age. I love how you raise your children...so much love, warmth and especically for the respect you give them for EXACTLY who they are. I strive for this with my child and if there is only one thing I could impart to her it is to treat everyone with respect no matter race, religion, sex, etc. Thank you for showing the world how to live and love unconditionally!!<br />Karenkarennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-82978234036608427782012-05-01T08:13:48.449-04:002012-05-01T08:13:48.449-04:00And Mamalang, all I meant was, "Thank you.&qu...And Mamalang, all I meant was, "Thank you." xoxoxoBenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-35920808796011412782012-05-01T08:13:19.504-04:002012-05-01T08:13:19.504-04:00I'd always pick love over paying the bills. I ...I'd always pick love over paying the bills. I really would. Or, um, do.BenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-2626775642830792382012-05-01T08:00:23.830-04:002012-05-01T08:00:23.830-04:00I totally agree with Hannah. I've loved you f...I totally agree with Hannah. I've loved you for years (seriously...9ish or so? I'm too lazy to go look) and I love you even more without a censor :)Mamalanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200657325831762553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-71416118656764184692012-05-01T06:45:15.143-04:002012-05-01T06:45:15.143-04:00I love it when you let your politics mingle with y...I love it when you let your politics mingle with your recipes and board game recommendations. The personal IS indeed political, I know (to use an over-used phrase), so I suppose it's inevitable....but I like a little marriage equality mixed in with spelt flour, bacon, and half as much table salt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-48279052202383564052012-04-30T15:00:46.445-04:002012-04-30T15:00:46.445-04:00It did, thank you! Hormonal pregnant gals and hea...It did, thank you! Hormonal pregnant gals and health insurance companies do not always make the best dance partners it seems. Hehehe.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15175574184082527493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-6776165284377598402012-04-30T09:23:33.092-04:002012-04-30T09:23:33.092-04:00Thank you, Chantal!
xoThank you, Chantal!<br />xoBenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-37598963480379557592012-04-30T09:23:21.516-04:002012-04-30T09:23:21.516-04:00Thank you, Saly!Thank you, Saly!BenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-7042900604242876492012-04-30T09:23:06.248-04:002012-04-30T09:23:06.248-04:00Thank you. For not mentioning my chins. xoThank you. For not mentioning my chins. xoBenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-4245758625138079432012-04-30T09:22:45.100-04:002012-04-30T09:22:45.100-04:00Sarah, I hope your day got better! xoSarah, I hope your day got better! xoBenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-30949666997241021292012-04-30T09:22:26.871-04:002012-04-30T09:22:26.871-04:00Hey, thank you!Hey, thank you!BenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-6286208737275345692012-04-30T09:22:10.592-04:002012-04-30T09:22:10.592-04:00I know, Robin, isn't it?I know, Robin, isn't it?BenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31773345.post-12678468929684251362012-04-30T09:21:55.587-04:002012-04-30T09:21:55.587-04:00Oh, do!Oh, do!BenBirdy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13328557199418095755noreply@blogger.com