tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693471143220681808.post4690223648952740032..comments2023-12-18T07:59:16.525-05:00Comments on Hats and Rabbits: The ChainChris Matarazzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17885109959459471509noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693471143220681808.post-16689453182909563852012-02-02T10:38:45.301-05:002012-02-02T10:38:45.301-05:00That quite reassuring, Z. I used to wander around ...That quite reassuring, Z. I used to wander around a lot, <i>thinking</i>, when I was a teenager. I'm sure I looked suicidal to my parents. (They've since told me of their worries at the time.)I suppose parental love amplifies perception. I hope so.Chris Matarazzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885109959459471509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693471143220681808.post-57509821275584445922012-02-02T10:35:21.446-05:002012-02-02T10:35:21.446-05:00People should think hard before they go into being...People should think hard before they go into being parents. I'd still do it, because if the pain can be great, the joy can be three-times as powerful. But, people should think, because everything is exponentially more emotional than one expects...Chris Matarazzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885109959459471509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693471143220681808.post-80224577573036362462012-02-02T05:22:50.831-05:002012-02-02T05:22:50.831-05:00You may have more times like this but, believe it ...You may have more times like this but, believe it or not, (and this is based on my similar experience, although I've never attempted bicycle maintenance), he will, eventually, be absolutely fine. And you will look back, amazed, because for a very long time, that didn't seem even a remote possibility.zmkchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972549292961948240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693471143220681808.post-36244781601186876742012-02-01T22:22:36.903-05:002012-02-01T22:22:36.903-05:00And THAT is partly why I could never handle having...And THAT is partly why I could never handle having kids, folks. Aye aye aye. He'll be OK. And you will too. ;)Ginahttp://spotcolors.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693471143220681808.post-9275720631762749362012-02-01T11:42:20.326-05:002012-02-01T11:42:20.326-05:00Thanks very much, Carmen. He does open up to us, w...Thanks very much, Carmen. He does open up to us, which is really important.Chris Matarazzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885109959459471509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693471143220681808.post-78606350645782915882012-02-01T11:40:36.758-05:002012-02-01T11:40:36.758-05:00Thanks, Sara. Here's hopin'.Thanks, Sara. Here's hopin'.Chris Matarazzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885109959459471509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693471143220681808.post-3111936544469042592012-02-01T10:59:43.817-05:002012-02-01T10:59:43.817-05:00Your son is a lucky boy! And I agree with Sara...h...Your son is a lucky boy! And I agree with Sara...he has been given all the skills to make it in the cruel world. At some point, we have to let go, just a little, and watch from the window. Personally, I'd much rather keep my crew in a protective bubble, but we know we just can't do that forever. Your son has an amazing family he can run to when he needs help! And he WILL!Carmen Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263343927831668369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6693471143220681808.post-14234004303078712992012-02-01T10:14:27.500-05:002012-02-01T10:14:27.500-05:00The fact that you care enough to second guess what...The fact that you care enough to second guess what you're doing for your son and taking the time to really consider what you can do to properly help him through this life lesson speaks volumes. <br /><br />Whether or not the chain stays on doesn't matter, because you've taught the boy how to walk on his own if it doesn't.Sarahttp://www.iamnotajedi.comnoreply@blogger.com