Sample Comments on Essays/Stories by Juliet Johnson
ABOUT "OLD YELLER":
Oh, that was wonderful. I love knowing that I'm not the only one who yells because it's required, not because I really give a damn about him peeing on the outside of some building or climbing up the slide backwards again or whatever. Thanks for a great read!
Posted by: Melanie Cipher Sep 06, 2006 20:50
Thank you - I really thought I was the only one who yelled and felt this way, until now.
Posted by: Heidi Sep 20, 2006 11:53
I too am grateful to hear that I'm not the only one who sounds like a bullhorn when it comes to communicating with my 7-year old and 5-year old boys. I know I'm tired of hearing myself yell so I'm sure they are. I appreciate hearing such an honest experience from a real parent.
Posted by: Lisa Foster Mar 02, 2007 13:27
My god...I think you wrote everything I feel EVERY day. Before kids. never yelled. barely talked. Now, with my 22 month old and my 3 1/2 year old I YELL ALL THE TIME. No hair pulling. Stop hitting. I don't care if you want to hug her, she doesn't like it. I don't care if you love her. (Can't believe I said that one). I just want to stop yelling...and I have tried...But "now, now, sweetums, we can't play in the road" just doesn't seem as effective as "WHAT ARE YOU DOING! STOP! NEVER PLAY ON THE ROAD--YOU WANT TO GET HIT BY A CAR???" sorry so long...just struck a cord with me~
Posted by: alicia Aug 26, 2007 19:59
ABOUT " YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU":
This was such a great start to my day!
I loved the content, your humour, your writing style. But most of all, I loved how this made me stop and think about all the great stuff I'm taking with me. Thanks, Juliet.
Posted by: Susan Stephenson Nov 06, 2006 20:03
ABOUT "DATING THE PRESCHOOL PARENTS" :
I have so been there, ok and am still there. I love how you described it, though. I will never look at the preschool tango the same again...
Posted by: boogiemum Oct 03, 2006 20:15
ABOUT MULTIPLE ESSAYS AND STORIES POSTED ON JJ BLOGSITE : (http://julietjohnson.blogspot.com/)
I've read everything on the blog. I love them. They make me feel good about the scariest thing I've ever done in my life. Are there any more? I love to be reminded of all the reasons I wanted children and how special they make your life. Julie's essays do that. great stuff.
Posted by: Hannah November 15, 2007
