I was looking back over the last few weeks of our lives, and realized that I haven't posted very many pictures of Kaitlin. It's not that she's not here, it's just that none of the pictures I've taken of her have made the daily blog cuts. I don't put to much thought into making things "even" on the blog, so sometimes one of the kids makes a few more appearances that the other. So what have you been up to Ms. Kaitlin?
Well, for starters, she can always be found with a friend. She's had a friend over~ or at least seen one of her friends~ everyday since summer began. She can't go a single day without one. On this particular day, she had Sarah over...and they both fell in love with our neighbor's new puppy. Kaitlin is forever planning things to do. She's just like her Mama. They are women on the go....always planning the next fun thing to experience. I admire this quailty in both of them, but I am perfectly content just hanging around my house. I do not have an adventurous spirit, but I am raising a daughter with a BIG one, so I am learning to leave my house and have some fun.
She can also be found texting and talking on her cell phone, and telling Jack how annoying he is.
And this is a perfect picture of her new pre-teen world. There is no time for cleaning- there's too much to plan, to many people to text, too many dances to make up, too many shopping trips, too many friends to talk to, and too many songs to write. Keeping a clean room is no where near on her top 100 things to do list. So I have learned to shut the door. And that's Kaitlin's world. It's a whole new world for Eric and I, but we are adjusting the the new her. As long as she maintains her sweetness, her faith, and her innocent spirit, I can deal with the other stuff. I think.
She is so pretty Suzy!!! I seriously have mini-heart attacks thinking about the teenage years. Hannah is only 5 but acts like she is a teenager already and now we have Heidi...ugh...two girls are going to be rough during the teenage years! If they put me through what I put my parents through...oh boy! Christian said he is implanting a microchip in both of them and we will rig everything with GPS so we know where they are at all times...lol!!! He is in for it..who am I kidding, we are in for it!
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Section 4 - 5: You will not use Facebook if you are under 13.
When you let an 11-year old break basic rules like that, it sets things up for serious problems later on.
And a computer in a child's bedroom? Big mistake. It should be in a public area of the house, with the screen visible to everyone (parents) at all times.
If you want to post something like this to a blog, and not post your name, what does that say about you. Who are you to judge my daughter in law and grand daughter when apparently, you don't know them. If you are trying to be helpful, POST YOUR NAME!! I think you are being HATEFUL.
ReplyDeletelove the picture of kk with the puppy...so very cute! man, i love that girl ♥
ReplyDeleteWhen Julie called me about Ms. Anonymous' Post, I had to comment. I think an anonymous attack on my friend's parenting is absolutely pathetic, especially if you really knew the Stark family and their parenting style. My daughter has been best friends with Kaitlin for several years. I am amazed at their wisdom and zest for life as parents and as a family unit. IN FACT, I have even entrusted them to take my daughter on many sleepovers, activities, and even out of the state for a week's vacation. This post was plain and simple: an attack on their parenting. Your post was cowardly and mean. It is obvious that you don't know them very well. If you were so concerned for the family and their welfare, you should have been more tactful and not just attacking. There is one thing I have always been impressed with is Suzy's ability to speak with a kind heart. She is a very tactful, fun loving, and spiritual person. She is a wonderful teacher and would never place a child in harm's way. The fact that her daughter has a Facebook does not automacally mark her for serious problems later. Bad parenting does. Raising preteens and teenagers is a full time job, and I know the Stark Family will continue taking an active role in raising their daughter in a supportive, wholesome manner. Suzy's response was very eloquently written, and I don't know that I could have said it any nicer considering how you put her parenting on the defense. Parenting is not easy, back off and leave them alone!!
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