Comments on: Skimmer mama http://andbabymakes6.com/archives/1371 It's just another day in paradise Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:24:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Elizabeth K http://andbabymakes6.com/archives/1371/comment-page-1#comment-41984 Elizabeth K Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:35:29 +0000 http://andbabymakes6.com/?p=1371#comment-41984 Just de-lurking to say I read on and off. I really struggle with dis-connecting from the internet - but then knowing too I'll miss out on entries such as you post ;-) I SO very much needed to read/hear your post <i> “It doesn’t matter where you live, as long as you take me with you”…..then I promptly left Him with His bags packed by the door.</i> I am a bit worried having read it as now I am going to have to unpack HIM from my door step too. Oh - He calls us to great things, but sometimes I get scared and worried that I won't be able to do what he asks or that I will lose the control(s) I think I have over all things in life - HA! God Bless, EK Just de-lurking to say I read on and off. I really struggle with dis-connecting from the internet – but then knowing too I’ll miss out on entries such as you post ;-) I SO very much needed to read/hear your post “It doesn’t matter where you live, as long as you take me with you”…..then I promptly left Him with His bags packed by the door. I am a bit worried having read it as now I am going to have to unpack HIM from my door step too. Oh – He calls us to great things, but sometimes I get scared and worried that I won’t be able to do what he asks or that I will lose the control(s) I think I have over all things in life – HA!

God Bless, EK

]]> By: Amy http://andbabymakes6.com/archives/1371/comment-page-1#comment-41819 Amy Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:24:30 +0000 http://andbabymakes6.com/?p=1371#comment-41819 I can see why you brought this subject up, and it is complicated. We blog about our lives and our families because it interests us, and we think it might interest others, but then there is that line of privacy being crossed, and we have to ask if it is worth it? We all draw the line somewhere. I do not post pictures and even took one down of myself in profile because I do worry. I have never identified my town for the same reason. On the other hand, I believe most people are good, and I am not overprotective etc...Still it might be best to keep family members in profile, shadow or backshots as they grow older. Your photography is incredible however so what do I know? I am certain that you will do what you feel is right for you and your family. We can always change our minds and although once posted on the internet I realize these posts will never go away, it is possible to make it harder for others to find so if you did take down pictures that you had previously posted, it would be a bit of a protection if you decided that you should. I am not giving advice, just thinking out loud! I can see why you brought this subject up, and it is complicated. We blog about our lives and our families because it interests us, and we think it might interest others, but then there is that line of privacy being crossed, and we have to ask if it is worth it? We all draw the line somewhere. I do not post pictures and even took one down of myself in profile because I do worry. I have never identified my town for the same reason. On the other hand, I believe most people are good, and I am not overprotective etc…Still it might be best to keep family members in profile, shadow or backshots as they grow older. Your photography is incredible however so what do I know? I am certain that you will do what you feel is right for you and your family. We can always change our minds and although once posted on the internet I realize these posts will never go away, it is possible to make it harder for others to find so if you did take down pictures that you had previously posted, it would be a bit of a protection if you decided that you should. I am not giving advice, just thinking out loud!

]]> By: Pastormac's Ann http://andbabymakes6.com/archives/1371/comment-page-1#comment-41813 Pastormac's Ann Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:46:30 +0000 http://andbabymakes6.com/?p=1371#comment-41813 That would definitely be kind of freaky. I think sometimes we write these blogs and don't really think hard about the fact that people are reading them. That would definitely be kind of freaky. I think sometimes we write these blogs and don’t really think hard about the fact that people are reading them.

]]> By: Amber http://andbabymakes6.com/archives/1371/comment-page-1#comment-41812 Amber Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:02:45 +0000 http://andbabymakes6.com/?p=1371#comment-41812 Oh wow, yes, I can see how that would be unnerving! I don't have children myself, but the thought of being recognised from my blog is something that has crossed my mind from time to time. I think the way I rationalise it is by telling myself that the vast majority of people who have a chance of recognising me or my family would be like Joan, and would be of no threat whatsoever to me. The thought of the few who perhaps wouldn't be like that is a little freaky though, and I'm guessing even more so when you have kids to think about! Oh wow, yes, I can see how that would be unnerving! I don’t have children myself, but the thought of being recognised from my blog is something that has crossed my mind from time to time. I think the way I rationalise it is by telling myself that the vast majority of people who have a chance of recognising me or my family would be like Joan, and would be of no threat whatsoever to me. The thought of the few who perhaps wouldn’t be like that is a little freaky though, and I’m guessing even more so when you have kids to think about!

]]> By: Kathy http://andbabymakes6.com/archives/1371/comment-page-1#comment-41811 Kathy Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:33:49 +0000 http://andbabymakes6.com/?p=1371#comment-41811 That would be cool and weird at the same time. It seems like Joan though wanted to respect your space and I respect her for that:-) <strong>LOL! I agree! Yes, I very much appreciate her respect and kindness.</strong> That would be cool and weird at the same time. It seems like Joan though wanted to respect your space and I respect her for that:-)

LOL! I agree! Yes, I very much appreciate her respect and kindness.

]]> By: Joan http://andbabymakes6.com/archives/1371/comment-page-1#comment-41809 Joan Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:57:15 +0000 http://andbabymakes6.com/?p=1371#comment-41809 Gosh, I really hope that I did not cause you to be alarmed. If you would have been with the kids. I probably would have said hi and would definately have had a beer with you. It just did not feel right to say anything to the kids or even worse to follow them to the boat. We go there pretty often next time I am going to be there I will e-mail you ahead of time and hopefully we can meet. Joan <strong>Oh my goodness no! You didn't alarm me. I appreciated the fact that you didn't talk to the kiddos, but I was sorry I was not at the marina store to meet you. It just brought up an interesting concept that I had not thought of before we moved away from "Mayberry" (tiny town in central Texas where we used to live). Definitely ping me an e-mail when you come next time. I would love to meet you. </strong> Gosh, I really hope that I did not cause you to be alarmed. If you would have been with the kids. I probably would have said hi and would definately have had a beer with you. It just did not feel right to say anything to the kids or even worse to follow them to the boat. We go there pretty often next time I am going to be there I will e-mail you ahead of time and hopefully we can meet.

Joan

Oh my goodness no! You didn’t alarm me. I appreciated the fact that you didn’t talk to the kiddos, but I was sorry I was not at the marina store to meet you.

It just brought up an interesting concept that I had not thought of before we moved away from “Mayberry” (tiny town in central Texas where we used to live).

Definitely ping me an e-mail when you come next time. I would love to meet you.

]]> By: jody2ms http://andbabymakes6.com/archives/1371/comment-page-1#comment-41802 jody2ms Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:54:31 +0000 http://andbabymakes6.com/?p=1371#comment-41802 "I feel pretty strongly that although we hear about bad things that happen to kids, that by and large the vast majority of people are good and kind" I totally agree Leeann! Case in point is Joan. I would have loved meeting her and saying "Hi". "Yes a little unerving, however, so is just being at a busy marina around a ton of people, all this to say yes be careful just not so overly careful that it is a problem. I think in todays society we have no choice to be extra guarded and watch our kids" You hit the nail on the head. It is not the people like Joan that I am talking about....it is the ones that don't comment and say "Hi, I think I saw your daughter."...it is the possibility that there are those that you don't hear from watching from the wings. And you are right, someone is always with my kiddos. We are probably over protective, but it is more like you stated, we are just always together. No, I won't stop blogging. This was a chance thing in a busy town, and I expect it to happen more often since we have moved from Mayberry. "I for one would definately not coming looking for trouble and having to deal with the fierceness of a mom protecting her kids" Well now, if you see me, grab me for a beer, sista! “I feel pretty strongly that although we hear about bad things that happen to kids, that by and large the vast majority of people are good and kind”

I totally agree Leeann! Case in point is Joan. I would have loved meeting her and saying “Hi”.

“Yes a little unerving, however, so is just being at a busy marina around a ton of people, all this to say yes be careful just not so overly careful that it is a problem. I think in todays society we have no choice to be extra guarded and watch our kids”

You hit the nail on the head. It is not the people like Joan that I am talking about….it is the ones that don’t comment and say “Hi, I think I saw your daughter.”…it is the possibility that there are those that you don’t hear from watching from the wings. And you are right, someone is always with my kiddos. We are probably over protective, but it is more like you stated, we are just always together.

No, I won’t stop blogging. This was a chance thing in a busy town, and I expect it to happen more often since we have moved from Mayberry.

“I for one would definately not coming looking for trouble and having to deal with the fierceness of a mom protecting her kids”

Well now, if you see me, grab me for a beer, sista!

]]> By: Paulette http://andbabymakes6.com/archives/1371/comment-page-1#comment-41784 Paulette Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:29:55 +0000 http://andbabymakes6.com/?p=1371#comment-41784 Hey jody, Yes alittle unerving, however, so is just being at a busy marina around a ton of people, all this to say yes be careful just not so overly careful that it is a problem. I think in todays society we have no choice to be extra guarded and watch our kids. Anyone that knows you by your blog knows that you are always with your kids because you are a hands on family for one, and 2 always be watchful, but not paranoid. I for one would definately not coming looking for trouble and having to deal with the fierceness of a mom protecting her kids. If you are more comfortable take back shots of your kiddo's for the majority of the time but please don't stop posting all together, but on the other hand you have to do what makes you feel like your kid's are safe and I respect THAT decision! I have read your blog along time and rest assured your kids are definately safe with you !! Hey jody,
Yes alittle unerving, however, so is just being at a busy marina around a ton of people, all this to say yes be careful just not so overly careful that it is a problem. I think in todays society we have no choice to be extra guarded and watch our kids. Anyone that knows you by your blog knows that you are always with your kids because you are a hands on family for one, and 2 always be watchful, but not paranoid. I for one would definately not coming looking for trouble and having to deal with the fierceness of a mom protecting her kids. If you are more comfortable take back shots of your kiddo’s for the majority of the time but please don’t stop posting all together, but on the other hand you have to do what makes you feel like your kid’s are safe and I respect THAT decision! I have read your blog along time and rest assured your kids are definately safe with you !!

]]> By: Leeann http://andbabymakes6.com/archives/1371/comment-page-1#comment-41780 Leeann Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:33:34 +0000 http://andbabymakes6.com/?p=1371#comment-41780 You know, I think about this kind of thing with some frequency. Really, what it boils down to is each person's comfort level with risk. You know? And that can vary wildly from person to person and situation to situation. I know some moms who don't let their kids play outside unless they are outside watching them. I know some moms who let their kids go out and have no idea where they are. I know a mom who won't let her eighth grade daughter walk down one street in our suburban neighborhood to play with my daughter. You know? I think I run pretty middle of the road. I feel pretty strongly that although we hear about bad things that happen to kids, that by and large the vast majority of people are good and kind. That having been said, I have been cautious enough not to list my state or city on my blog. Or our last name. I expect if someone really, really, really wanted to, they could find us. But, I don't think that is going to happen. Was this helpful? More than likely not. Leeann niccofive.blogspot.com PS- that was an awesome bird picture! PPS- I hope you don't stop posting pictures of your family. I love the pictures you post, especially the ones of the kids. You know, I think about this kind of thing with some frequency. Really, what it boils down to is each person’s comfort level with risk. You know? And that can vary wildly from person to person and situation to situation.

I know some moms who don’t let their kids play outside unless they are outside watching them. I know some moms who let their kids go out and have no idea where they are. I know a mom who won’t let her eighth grade daughter walk down one street in our suburban neighborhood to play with my daughter. You know?

I think I run pretty middle of the road. I feel pretty strongly that although we hear about bad things that happen to kids, that by and large the vast majority of people are good and kind.

That having been said, I have been cautious enough not to list my state or city on my blog. Or our last name.

I expect if someone really, really, really wanted to, they could find us. But, I don’t think that is going to happen.

Was this helpful? More than likely not.

Leeann
niccofive.blogspot.com

PS- that was an awesome bird picture!
PPS- I hope you don’t stop posting pictures of your family. I love the pictures you post, especially the ones of the kids.

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