tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729901787866154618.post5582041856648685176..comments2023-06-23T08:19:00.625-07:00Comments on Dancing Family: Risking Rudeness?Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18131329061258803210noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729901787866154618.post-38369070594479236432009-11-01T21:20:12.313-08:002009-11-01T21:20:12.313-08:00I just realized that my above last sentence sounds...I just realized that my above last sentence sounds kind of dumb because I'm perfectly willing to sit in a little van. :PJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131329061258803210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729901787866154618.post-41638335613972806512009-10-31T12:39:49.329-07:002009-10-31T12:39:49.329-07:00LOL @ Kristy- I found myself kind of grossed out t...LOL @ Kristy- I found myself kind of grossed out too and it is so dumb because I'm sure my kids are the same. <br /><br />Lots of good advice from all. I need to remember to tell people not to touch her hands and to hold her feet. I was definitely taken-aback by all of the attention and wasn't quite sure what to say. <br /><br />I still think that next time I may just go for a walk or sit in the van with the kids if it is cold. I'm not sure that I'm really up for 45 mins of teaching other people's kids. I don't really want to sit in that little room the whole time anyways.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131329061258803210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729901787866154618.post-4953082671664574072009-10-31T11:01:30.598-07:002009-10-31T11:01:30.598-07:00You know, I am not a big germ-a-phobe, but this la...You know, I am not a big germ-a-phobe, but this last week I went in to help with Hailey's second grade Halloween party and I was kind of grossed out by the kids. Maybe it's the flu thing, I don't know. I think my kids are fairly clean but maybe someone else would be grossed out by them, who knows. Plus it always seems like it's the germy kids who want to come up and touch everyone and everything, probably why they are germy in the first place!The Staker Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688772700643484952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729901787866154618.post-37759604671043647532009-10-30T18:07:12.435-07:002009-10-30T18:07:12.435-07:00Ack - I agree those little affectionate kiddos sou...Ack - I agree those little affectionate kiddos sound sweet, but NOT w/ new babies! Blech. No kissing allowed!<br /><br />I agree with firm but polite. I've had to do it many times, even with good friends' kids. "No touching faces or hands, feet only. Thank you ... Good job!" :) <br /><br />I have a hard time "discouraging" little ones, too, esp. when they're just trying to be friendly and sweet ... but not with my "just-building-my-immune-system-during-flu-season" 5 month old baby! He already gets all of his brother and sister's germs - MORE than enough!!<br /><br />Good luck. It's an awkward thing, but better safe (or rude) than sorry! <br /><br />On another note - it's great that Frannie is enjoying the class so much! Yey!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693507757845348474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729901787866154618.post-45277329117956870682009-10-30T15:04:36.305-07:002009-10-30T15:04:36.305-07:00I agree with the teacher voice. I would just simp...I agree with the teacher voice. I would just simply 'teach' the kids that its not a good idea to touch her hands because she puts them in her mouth. You can say it smiling but matter of fact.<br />If that doesn't work, keep her snug in a carrier or wrap or sling or something where she is up and away from the little ones.Reese's Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584373391938495809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729901787866154618.post-57905849602640564072009-10-29T23:09:41.585-07:002009-10-29T23:09:41.585-07:00Jamie, it sounds like you feel there are only two ...Jamie, it sounds like you feel there are only two extremes to choose from: Rude and nice. <br /><br />You have a wide variety, within those two. <br /><br />Just be firm, but polite. <br /><br />You can say in a you best teacher voice, something like: "You should not touch babies hands or face. They are not as strong as you are because you are BIGGER and STRONGER! Babies are small and can get really sick. So we have to take care of them and help them. You can kiss her feet. She doesn't put those in her mouth yet :) "<br /><br />If that doesn't work, stand up. Not sure if leaving Frannie behind is a good idea. I think it's best you watch her too. Just move Natalie away. You can also say, Natalie is shy or sleepy :) <br /><br />Point is, you are the momma bear. Who else will protect Natalie?Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261438731826351759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5729901787866154618.post-22551704416039713672009-10-29T21:52:26.645-07:002009-10-29T21:52:26.645-07:00We were at an assembly last weekend and one of the...We were at an assembly last weekend and one of the moms in the nursing room would tell the kids (including family members) that came to see her baby “don’t touch his hands he puts them in his mouth” she was really nice about it and it didn’t seem to bother the kids at all they would just touch his feet and move on. A few of the kids tried to kiss her baby; she wasn’t too happy and didn’t handle that as gracefully. <br /><br />I have not had kids try and kiss Keelin, I think it’s because we hold her up high and they can’t reach her face. After last weekend I started to think I am probably not has careful as I should be when it comes to kids or people touching her especially since it is cold and flu season right now.fuenteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02481656061527526482noreply@blogger.com