tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972951595926878159.post3808673487338543699..comments2024-02-14T05:37:33.380-05:00Comments on The Bumbles Blog: ON FAMILY ~ The Lesson of Tears...The Bumbleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972951595926878159.post-37487062105953474782011-03-26T09:04:12.883-04:002011-03-26T09:04:12.883-04:00First off, wallpapering with one's spouse can ...First off, wallpapering with one's spouse can be legal grounds for divorce, just sayin'.<br /><br />My kids have seen my cry plenty. There has been a lot to cry about. The other day I bawled my eyes out watching this:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fwT_iQT1Kw<br /><br />Tears wash away sadness and provide emotional release. They're a good thing.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972951595926878159.post-12545646496231579362011-03-25T13:20:56.564-04:002011-03-25T13:20:56.564-04:00I had a similar experience with my dad when my gra...I had a similar experience with my dad when my grandparents died (on the same day an hour apart, both of heart attacks) only they were my mother's parents. I was so touched that he cried at their passing.<br /><br />Now me--I cry over everything. My kids wish I would stop.kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972951595926878159.post-83957700290711871322011-03-24T22:11:17.300-04:002011-03-24T22:11:17.300-04:00I wrote a very nice and lengthy comment but it did...I wrote a very nice and lengthy comment but it didn't go through. Now I'm too frustrated to come up with the right words. Just know I loved the post :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972951595926878159.post-45636157498121747012011-03-24T00:17:51.089-04:002011-03-24T00:17:51.089-04:00I remember seeing my mom cry. I don't remember...I remember seeing my mom cry. I don't remember thinking anything of it.soleilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912665327917655751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972951595926878159.post-89929593472133396852011-03-23T15:48:13.825-04:002011-03-23T15:48:13.825-04:00My son has definitely seen my cry and since it is ...My son has definitely seen my cry and since it is a rare occasion, he definitely sits up and takes notice. It isn't really natural to me to never cry nor is it natural to cry all the time!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972951595926878159.post-72006831363143700312011-03-23T14:22:02.615-04:002011-03-23T14:22:02.615-04:00I can remember my Mom crying from time to time...b...I can remember my Mom crying from time to time...but never my Dad.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504992439212714138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972951595926878159.post-79608703042068096232011-03-23T00:48:18.472-04:002011-03-23T00:48:18.472-04:00"Wallpapering in front of the kids is not&quo..."Wallpapering in front of the kids is not" -- ha! Great line, Molly :)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562989307286675615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972951595926878159.post-84080780889335587692011-03-22T22:03:13.909-04:002011-03-22T22:03:13.909-04:00I saw my mother cry a lot and when my girls cry th...I saw my mother cry a lot and when my girls cry they look like her and it breaks my heart. I cry in front of my kids when I can explain why I'm crying, some of the more complicated stuff I cry about behind closed doors, but will let them in on when they're ready. i love this post... especially the last sentence!McGillicuttyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06189766575346565435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972951595926878159.post-78862029186627822522011-03-22T21:54:53.225-04:002011-03-22T21:54:53.225-04:00I love the last part. Yes, wallpapering is best as...I love the last part. Yes, wallpapering is best as a solitary affair.<br />AnnAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4972951595926878159.post-65330500190538936232011-03-22T21:34:42.930-04:002011-03-22T21:34:42.930-04:00I prefer my kids to feel that they can count on me...I prefer my kids to feel that they can count on me to be strong, but they definitely have seen me cry (like every day for the last two weeks). I cry infrequently enough though, that when I do, they sit up and take notice. I think it is important to be able to express yourself. Not permitting yourself to cry is just asking for an ulcer.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com