tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post2866923286425547339..comments2023-12-11T07:23:05.205-08:00Comments on Beaktweets: tall.Claire {Beaktweets}http://www.blogger.com/profile/14839365571034871481noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post-52355906508239967062013-02-06T18:10:06.796-08:002013-02-06T18:10:06.796-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post-30777728571765548232013-02-05T16:03:25.002-08:002013-02-05T16:03:25.002-08:00I loved this post. I feel similarly about people c...I loved this post. I feel similarly about people calling my son shy. I sometimes feel that it sort of sticks him in a box he doesn't necessarily belong in. Is he "shy"? Maybe. Or maybe he's just cautious and thoughtful and takes a moment to consider his surroundings before his full personality is able to sparkle through. I grew up thinking I was shy because I heard myself described that way so often. Maybe I would have spent less time being self-conscious about that if I'd heard it less. But I know people don't know what to say when the see him and he clings to my legs for a moment... it's just sort of naturally comes out, "Oh, he's shy!" PhaseThreeOfLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892315940873231375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post-32991943842116623802013-01-31T07:11:54.381-08:002013-01-31T07:11:54.381-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post-37175426477326231792013-01-30T11:56:48.053-08:002013-01-30T11:56:48.053-08:00Such a thoughtful post. Why is it that we as human...Such a thoughtful post. Why is it that we as humans put so much emphasis on each person's physicality, anyway?Emily A. Blasikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16752055399467587440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post-49981755455720579912013-01-27T22:48:34.080-08:002013-01-27T22:48:34.080-08:00As a fellow tall person (to Meredith), I can relat...As a fellow tall person (to Meredith), I can relate with your sentiments. But what I found growing up, while always having people tell me I was so tall, was: <br />a) what the most important people in your life emphasize in you really makes a huge difference - for both the physical and internal qualities. My family always encouraged and praised the talents and character qualities I had, so that I never thought too much about my height. But when they did mention my height it was a always a positive thing - that there are so many benefits to being tall that it is a gift! :)<br />and b) from people not my family and friends, I actually heard more comments about others wishing they had some of my height, rather than making fun of it or making remarks about how odd it is. <br />So hopefully that encourages you Claire - I am sure Meredith will grow up to be confident in herself and in who God has made her. :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745033549971111476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post-14412536722756763592013-01-27T19:41:44.610-08:002013-01-27T19:41:44.610-08:00if she has you and her father constantly reminding...if she has you and her father constantly reminding her, she will. it will come naturally to her and when she notices whatever it is about herself she doesn't like (as we all eventually do) she'll remember all her other qualities, like her heart, to boost herself back up again. you're a wonderful mother claire - meredith is lucky.colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11086379448385596577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post-67318999506207340362013-01-26T16:00:29.791-08:002013-01-26T16:00:29.791-08:00I also get comments about my girls being tall for ...I also get comments about my girls being tall for their age, which is totally not true. They have always measured average or small on the charts, and with shorty parents, I don't see how they will ever be tall. I don't know why people say these things. :p I completely know what you're talking about though!! I have this same exact feeling when someone mentions that Melody is smart. She reads well beyond her grade level, etc., but that one word shouldn't be the only word that defines who she is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post-68614352763254728012013-01-25T14:03:01.834-08:002013-01-25T14:03:01.834-08:00You are such an incredible mother! I'm so hono...You are such an incredible mother! I'm so honored to be your friend and learn from you as a mama. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />I too think of these things when the grandparents, neighbors, and restaurant patrons make comments about my daughter-I can't help but think, "yes but she is also so much more". Then I thank them so she will take their comments as compliments and I continue to tell her all the wonderful things that I see in her so hopefully one day she will see those things too.Home For Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646499152594684296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post-65997984728115671852013-01-25T08:08:32.135-08:002013-01-25T08:08:32.135-08:00Such a good reminder! (I know I've commented o...Such a good reminder! (I know I've commented on her height at least ten times, and obviously it's because I love it) but I so often find myself wanting to tell other mom's and their kids how great I think they are, that I go straight for the things like outward beauty when instead, I should help contribute to the tapes of how clever, funny, kind and able they are. I mean, granted, I think mentioning when you think someone has physical qualities you find beautiful is necessary and good, it shouldn't be the only thing mentioned. Loved this!jodi inkenbrandthttp://jodiink.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post-84520269729591501932013-01-25T05:59:36.949-08:002013-01-25T05:59:36.949-08:00Beautiful!
(sorry, not much else to say ;) )
Beautiful! <br />(sorry, not much else to say ;) )<br />mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969029210955252178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085862452910128028.post-25704623235799507682013-01-25T05:43:13.906-08:002013-01-25T05:43:13.906-08:00Perfectly put as always, I understand you complete...Perfectly put as always, I understand you completely. We want the very best for our children, but we cannot control it. It hurts us, perhaps, more than it will ever hurt them. We all have things we would change about ourselves, but as long as she is given the love we all know she is given and she is surrounded by security and given confidence to grow with, she will learn to deal with the things she doesn't like about herself in the best possible way. Try take the comments with a pinch of salt - she may well become that brilliant basketball player, but then hate her nose (for example)! Much, much love xclare @ the pretty walrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463034859576633428noreply@blogger.com