I want to apologize

mommy~to~a~bunch wrote: I am so sorry if I have offended anyone lately. DH & I are going through some things, and is causing some stress. Hopefully things will be OK from here on out.

I really am a good person. I know we all want what's best for our kids. I just see things differntly than most people here. I am sorry that my mouth gets me in trouble sometimes. I will try my best to really think about what I type before I post it.

I apologize again .

moped replied:
My mouth can get me in trouble too........LOL

You and I could not be more different and i will try to remember that when posting replies to you.

We are ove our kids - bottom line

Danalana replied:

CantWait replied: Unfortunetly I have one of those mouths that sometimes just doesn't care...
Hope you guys work through things. It's no fun when there's stress between two people that should be holding eachother up.

punkeemunkee'smom replied:

MommyToAshley replied: Thanks for that Mollie. We're pretty different in our views as well, but I think we can learn a lot from each other.

I hope you and your DH can work things out and you both find happiness.

mommy~to~a~bunch replied: Thanks you guys! I hope we can all get along from now on.

Jackie012007 replied: someone's mouth ALWAYS gets them into trouble on here... it's just your turn!!

boyohboyohboy replied:
I agree, I think I have some different views also, but you have been teaching me a few interesting things lately, and for that I thank you. I am sure at one time or another we have all pushed each others buttons.
thanks for the apology though.

holley79 replied:

mom2my2cuties replied:
What she said It takes a pretty big person to apologize when they've messed up or feel they have.

Hope you and your husband work things out....I know how hard marital problems can be on a family

Kentuckychick replied:
I do believe we've all taken a turn at learning this lesson... now whether or not we've always stuck to it

We all have our good days and bad and everyone is allowed to stick their foot in their mouth occassionally. I've learned that when a discussion is really heated or when I have a "big" opinion about something... unless I'm willing to express it in a nice manner then it's best I just leave it alone.

It's totally okay to have opinions -- I mean without one we wouldn't be human! But I think even though we say 'everyone is entitled to their own' sometimes it's hard for us to remember to accept that.

I've personally never been offended by you. I realize that you are an advocate for your opinions and for your children and that's wonderful. On what we disagree with I just choose to not argue

I think it's great though that you're willing to step up and apologize... so thank you for that

sparkys2boys replied: Ya know, people will have a diffrent outlook on a number of things in life and never will agree on them all but in the end I think we all are a great bunch of people in here that care for one another and don't intentionally say harsh words or judge.

I really hope that you and dh work things out

A&A'smommy replied: You are a good person and I enjoy learning from you!!! I hope that things get better for you and your dh!!!

lisar replied: We all have our own parenting styles. None of them are right nor wrong. If we knew everything we wouldnt always be asking for advice on everything. And my mouth gets me into trouble ALL the time.

mommy~to~a~bunch replied: Thanks everyone. I'm glad I can help others in some ways. I hope I can help more in the future as well.

Mommy2BAK replied: I hope you and your husband can work things out.

I just wanted to say, to everyone really, that some of us younger mommies are looking for alternative views on things, but the minute I feel offended like the way I have done things in the past were harmful to my child and that I must have just not cared enough (like to breastfeed) that makes me not even want to listen to that person's way of thinking, so we should ALL try to be a little more open-minded towards eachother! You have a lot of very intresting ideas Mollie!

mckayleesmom replied: Thanks for the apology Mollie...that was very nice of you.

jcc64 replied: It takes a big person to apologize in such a public way. I'm sorry you're having a hard time in your marriage- I hope you guys can work it out.
About your views, I am for the most part, on the same side of just about every issue you've raised recently. Having said that, I think it's very important to maintain the distinction between genuine passion and intolerance. For example, people who shoot abortion doctors are very passionate about their views, but they allow that passion to cloud their vision and direct them towards some very dark and dangerous places. Of course, our situation here at PC is thankfully less dramatic, but you understand my point, right?
Instead of trying to bring people over to your "side", maybe just try presenting your information as helpful advice, which people are free to abide by or dismiss- no sweat off your back- or theirs'. The older I get, the more I realize that you will always get more flies with honey than vinegar.

mommy~to~a~bunch replied:
I get what you're saying. I will try to do that from now on.

MomToJade&Jordan replied: I hope that things between DH and you get better. We tend to be different in our parenting styles, but when it comes down to it we are both trying to raise our kids the best way that we can. In that sense we are all the same.

Calimama replied: Well once I stopped taking it personal and LISTENED I've learned a lot from you and you know it's stuff, I might not have learned anywhere else. So thank you.

coasterqueen replied:

Maddie&EthansMom replied: you know I love you. I hope things get better between you and DH. I know all too well how that goes.

Crystalina replied: Mollie, I do not do things the way you do. If I had the time and patience and dedication I would love to do only half of what you do. Some of it I agree with and some of it I don't see the point but I really don't get offended by what someone else says. Unless it is directed at my person or my kids etc...there really is nothing anyone on here or anywhere else can say to offend me.

I don't know what you're referring to (just got on for the day) but I'm sure it's fine and over with or whatever.

I hope you and DH can get over what ever it is your dealing with.

mommy~to~a~bunch replied: Thanks you guys.

bawoodsmall replied:
Yep what she said. Also I want to remind people that just because I disagree with someone does not mean I dislike you in any way shape or form. Heck a lot of the people I love have different opinions on Parenting and everything else in the world than me.

I hope you and your dh work things out. I been there. Marriage is work, hard work.

PrairieMom replied: FWIW, your comment didn't hurt me, It just made my brain go to a place that was still hurting. You'd think i'd be over it by now.

redchief replied:
Jeanne will tell you that she and I disagree on almost every political point that's made here, but I daresay we've also become good internet friends at the same time we've disagreed. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm sure that sometimes we've stung each other in reply or position, but I've grown to respect, if not agree with many of the positions taken, and I know Jeanne has done the same with me. How this all can occur is in this way, we are very careful to pose our arguments to stick to the topic, and not to belittle the person. Jeanne knows how much respect I have for her as a mother and a professional, and I know she feels the same way about me, even though we will probably never agree politically.

So, I accept your apology, and hope that you'll accept mine as well. I've been pretty rough on your positions at times. Don't get me wrong, everyone here will tell you that when I have an opinion I'm unafraid to state it, so I don't apologize for who I am. I apologize for hurting your feelings. Since you have extended the olive branch, I'm willing to let bygones be bygones, and sincerely hope that you are able to find peace and healing with your DH.

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kimberley replied: i hope things get better for you guys and i always knew you were a good person. you have taught me a lot and i admire your dedication to your kids.

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mommy~to~a~bunch replied:
Thank you Ed. Apology accepted. I'm not afraid to state my opinion either. I will just do it in a way that doesn't hurt or offend anyone.

gr33n3y3z replied:
I know you are Mollie and so are others here
We all learn something from each other
I wanted to add sorry if I ruffled some feathers

mommy~to~a~bunch replied:
I've learned from other members here too. It's OK, you didn't upset me. Thanks Lisa .