tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post5949402782090827012..comments2024-03-28T21:36:55.157-04:00Comments on Love That Max : This wasn't just a walk to a lemonade stand, it was steps toward independenceEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-49283827115335723892017-07-18T01:51:27.693-04:002017-07-18T01:51:27.693-04:00Hmm...does it make you feel better if I point out ...Hmm...does it make you feel better if I point out that Max DID walk TO the lemonade stand on his own? Okay, granted, he had an escort BACK but he did walk there in the first place.<br /><br />Also, you might want to program something like 'Yep, I'm *sure* that I've got it" into his app. <br /><br />Because there's a common pattern that goes like this<br /><br />Bystander-wishing-to-be-helpful: Hey, kiddo. You need any help?<br /><br />Kiddo: Nope, I'm fine.<br /><br />Well-meaning Bystander: *is unsure whether kiddo will be fine* "You sure?"<br /><br />Kiddo: Yep, sure!<br /><br />Bystander *wanders off to do other stuff/see if they can be of assistance elsewhere.*<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-52164729537703803732017-07-16T21:47:59.203-04:002017-07-16T21:47:59.203-04:00That is an excellent point, Wen. Because he was so...That is an excellent point, Wen. Because he was so gung-ho to go on his own, and then I let him, I had my heart set on that. But yes, it takes a village, and it really was a big step for him. Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-79296386638689467242017-07-16T21:36:06.427-04:002017-07-16T21:36:06.427-04:00I think BYOC is a great idea, and if he's up f...I think BYOC is a great idea, and if he's up for it next time I will suggest that. Thank you!Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-53233659272146750102017-07-16T21:35:31.937-04:002017-07-16T21:35:31.937-04:00In so many ways! Thanks, Michele. Hope all is well...In so many ways! Thanks, Michele. Hope all is well!Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-62348864165513026862017-07-16T21:35:16.606-04:002017-07-16T21:35:16.606-04:00It's so had, but SO has to happen!It's so had, but SO has to happen!Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-19137971606006042152017-07-14T10:48:04.723-04:002017-07-14T10:48:04.723-04:00Good job, Fireman Max! Ellen, I get why you were...Good job, Fireman Max! Ellen, I get why you were slightly sorry that the dad walked Max home, but Max is still a kid and I'm a strong believer that it takes a village to raise a kid. So, the fact that you have a supportive village that looks out for Max when you are not there is exactly what will enable Max to be an independent part of his community (meaning independent from you). Right now, I'm away at a resort where there are a million kids going in a million directions and it's nice to know that the parents are looking out for all the kids - not just their own. Good for Max that he felt comfortable and happy to go off on his own and it's great that his neighbors are happy to lend him a hand when needed. As time goes on, Max will get more and more independent and the neighbors will eventually get a handle on when he needs assistance and when he doesn't. But sounds like the lemonade excursion was a big step in the right direction!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703269090896256313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-89466268768411602222017-07-13T23:29:14.788-04:002017-07-13T23:29:14.788-04:00Awesome!! Go Max!! Just an idea. I don't know ...Awesome!! Go Max!! Just an idea. I don't know how Max would feel about this, but maybe consider letting him take a sturdier cup from home on his next lemonade stand adventure if he'd be okay with that? That way, he could be even more successful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-3211049371396892712017-07-13T19:13:08.331-04:002017-07-13T19:13:08.331-04:00Ellen, this is wonderful! Max is growing so much....Ellen, this is wonderful! Max is growing so much. <br />Rabbi Michele Lenkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939839260753549359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-87300796983292789552017-07-13T18:30:49.296-04:002017-07-13T18:30:49.296-04:00Way to go Max! and way to go Mom! It is so hard. I...Way to go Max! and way to go Mom! It is so hard. I just wrote about letting go today too. It can be so hard!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01579108260131199679noreply@blogger.com