Comments for Janey Lee

Comment on My garden by Christine

Christine — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:09:32 +0000

Wow! You are amazing!

Comment on Savory Cake by Christine

Christine — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:08:27 +0000

You crack me up, “She didn’t eat it, but she enjoyed helping me decorate it.” Looks lovely!

Comment on Grooming by Christine

Christine — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:16:18 +0000

I agree with you Janey. Gosh, they should not have to worry about that now. And besides, those little girl hairs are just precious.

Comment on Godmorgon by dawn

dawn — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:49:32 +0000

Thank you for your detailed explanation! Super helpful! One question though… would this sink work with a 3 hole faucet based upon the plumbing issues that you incurred? How many holes come drilled in the sink itself?

Comment on Godmorgon by Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:20:55 +0000

Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to write about your experience with the Ikea sink and Godmorgon vanity. I am considering a configuration similar to what you have, and am grateful to have your really helpful review, comments, and lessons learned. I would be interested to know, given that it has been installed for almost a year now, how the vanity is holding up? Has it stood up well to normal use thus far – drawers opening and shutting well, surface still looking nice? I’d also be interested to know how you like the faucet, and if that is holding up well, both functionally and re: the finish.

Thanks again!
(and to the moderator: sorry for the partial earlier submission – submit was clicked by accident a couple times – very sensitive mouse!)

Comment on On raising boys by Erika

Erika — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:54:35 +0000

Bah. He’s too young! Like any little sibling, he wants to be like his sister. She has so much fun with the barbies and the dress up, what little 2 year old wouldn’t want to mimic that fun? It’s natural especially when you have an older sister! I wouldn’t worry yet. If he wants to take a Barbie out in public, I don’t think anyone anyone would think twice unless you lived in the midwest or you’re an old man. Dresses in public may give you a few turning heads, but who cares, he’s 2! I would guess most people in this area wouldn’t even take notice. However, you’re the parent, and you can still force him to wear what you want him to wear. If you don’t want him to wear a dress, get him dressed first. If he throws a tantrum because his sister is wearing a dress, just tell him what you said above, ” Boys don’t wear dresses”. Then get him into the car, and soon he’ll forget. If he’s a little older and he asks why, tell him the truth: “It’s a double standard. Don’t like but need to teach.” If he still is into them and you feel like you’re limiting his freedom as he gets older, then go from there. I struggled “slightly” when I first sent my 20 month old boy to school with a pink sippy cup. But you know what… that’s what I had on hand, and that’s what I continue to bring. I’ll get him a blue cup when I get time, but until then, who cares? Most boys will care on their own soon enough. I wouldn’t fret over what the right thing to do is because he’s still young. When it becomes an issue that really needs addressing, then take it on, follow your heart (and make sure you understand your son’s true passions) and go from there. Remember, his sister is the “popular” one now. She’s older, has lots of friends come over, laughs, smiles and giggles at princesses, loves pink and has a blast in high heels. How enticing!!!! Let him be. .

Comment on Princesses by Sarel

Sarel — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:59:38 +0000

I remember when I was young, I found a couple of books about strong princesses. One was “Dealing with Dragons” by Patricia Wrede (and I noticed now that it seems to have three sequels, “Searching for Dragons”, “Calling on Dragons” and “Talking to Dragons”), which is about a princess who gets fed up with court life and its expectancies and goes off to live with a bunch of dragons instead. Another was “The Ordinary Princess” by M.M. Kaye, about a princess who gets a bunch of blessings on her naming day, but the last is that she shall be completely ordinary.

Both these are chapter books, and possibly suited more for children aged 8+, but I still warmly recommend them.

Comment on Princesses by Michele

Michele — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:38:03 +0000

Hi Janey! Thanks so much for posting my website here. I love all of your analyses of the various princess stories. Very important to recognize all the points you eloquently make. Obviously, you have seen firsthand with your daughter how it can influence a little girls self-image! If you looked at my website, you also saw a character I’ve developed–she’s not a princess. She is Super Tool Lula. http://www.princessfreezone.com/super-tool-lula/ I have a manuscript I’ve written about her and hope to find a publisher. Wish me luck. And thanks.

Comment on Princesses by janey

janey — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 23:38:34 +0000

I just discovered a great blog called Princess Free Zone.
http://www.princessfreezone.com/

Here is her analysis of the Little Mermaid

Don’t be true to yourself. Instead, find a man who you have absolutely nothing in common with, but who you think is very good looking, and decide that you will give up life as you know it including altering your physical self and never seeing your family again. And, Ariel loses her voice in the process!

Comment on Confidence by Amy

Amy — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:54:56 +0000

Matilda is a terrific artist! Love her self portraits.

On the topic of shyness, Meghan is very shy too. It takes her at least 20-30 min into a new situation to feel comfortable. Often times she clings on to us parents for her dear life even amongst her own long-time friends. This shyness persists despite Meghan having been in daycare since 2.5 months and been in many organized activities (Little Gym, swimming since she was 2 yr old, gymnastics for the last 1/2 yr and Greenburgh summer camp Rainbow last summer).

I think partly it’s genetic as Roy was painfully shy as a child and would not speak to anyone outside of the family. Matilda is very mature and have great self-awareness. This also makes them self-conscious at an early age. I see this in Meghan and it’s normal. Now if we can only translate this self-awareness into self-confidence then we’ll be set.

I do think more organized activity and more play dates (this was suggested by Schere and Meilyn’s at Creative Beginnings last yr) may help with shyness and build confidence. As I shudder to think what Meghan would be like without all of her “life experiences” thus far…I might have to write the shyness with “SHYNESS”.