Comments on: My Greatest Masterpieces http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/22/katie-blues/ new media strategies and other marketing gems Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:42:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Brandon Wood http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/22/katie-blues/comment-page-1/#comment-45961 Brandon Wood Thu, 24 May 2007 00:48:38 +0000 http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/22/katie-blues/#comment-45961 Thanks Doug - I'm really looking forward to being a parent, but find myself worrying about doing a good job and not screwing my kids up. I think what you say about being honest with them about mistakes you've made in your own life, and letting them make their own decisions is definitely the way to go. There are some lessons that you just have to learn for yourself, even if it's the hard way. Thanks Doug - I’m really looking forward to being a parent, but find myself worrying about doing a good job and not screwing my kids up.

I think what you say about being honest with them about mistakes you’ve made in your own life, and letting them make their own decisions is definitely the way to go. There are some lessons that you just have to learn for yourself, even if it’s the hard way.

]]> By: Law of Attraction http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/22/katie-blues/comment-page-1/#comment-45944 Law of Attraction Wed, 23 May 2007 20:36:30 +0000 http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/22/katie-blues/#comment-45944 Douglas, that was very nice. Thanks for sharing it with all of us. It is interesting how you all play games in the car. You kids are lucky to have you...god bless !! Ash Douglas, that was very nice. Thanks for sharing it with all of us. It is interesting how you all play games in the car. You kids are lucky to have you…god bless !!

Ash

]]> By: Douglas Karr http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/22/katie-blues/comment-page-1/#comment-45930 Douglas Karr Wed, 23 May 2007 15:43:48 +0000 http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/22/katie-blues/#comment-45930 Congratulations Brandon! I've made a ton of mistakes on the way, believe me. I've said things to my kids that I know hurt them when I was angry and sometimes I don't give them the attention they deserve. But every time we're going to be away from each other we tell each other we love one another - even when we're angry. And we hug... a lot! I've also been honest with my kids about the mistakes I've made and I apologize when I've done things wrong with them. As much as I can, I allow them to make their own decisions and then we discuss the consequences of those decisions. My son jokes about how close our friendship is. We hang out as much as any of his friends do. For IUPUI, he's actually going to live at home! I'm still the boss (for now). Congratulations Brandon! I’ve made a ton of mistakes on the way, believe me. I’ve said things to my kids that I know hurt them when I was angry and sometimes I don’t give them the attention they deserve. But every time we’re going to be away from each other we tell each other we love one another - even when we’re angry. And we hug… a lot!

I’ve also been honest with my kids about the mistakes I’ve made and I apologize when I’ve done things wrong with them. As much as I can, I allow them to make their own decisions and then we discuss the consequences of those decisions.

My son jokes about how close our friendship is. We hang out as much as any of his friends do. For IUPUI, he’s actually going to live at home! I’m still the boss (for now).

]]> By: Brandon Wood http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/22/katie-blues/comment-page-1/#comment-45927 Brandon Wood Wed, 23 May 2007 15:19:10 +0000 http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/22/katie-blues/#comment-45927 Beautiful post Doug. I have a son on the way, and I can only hope that I'll be able to be as good a parent to him. I also think it's wonderful that you are able to maintain such a healthy relationship with your ex-wife. As you say, it's for the kids, and it really doesn't help if you're fighting all the time and playing the kids off each other like some sort of twisted mind game. I had friends growing up with parents like that, and it's really sad to see. Beautiful post Doug. I have a son on the way, and I can only hope that I’ll be able to be as good a parent to him.

I also think it’s wonderful that you are able to maintain such a healthy relationship with your ex-wife. As you say, it’s for the kids, and it really doesn’t help if you’re fighting all the time and playing the kids off each other like some sort of twisted mind game. I had friends growing up with parents like that, and it’s really sad to see.

]]> By: Douglas Karr http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/22/katie-blues/comment-page-1/#comment-45922 Douglas Karr Wed, 23 May 2007 13:43:01 +0000 http://marketingtechblog.com/2007/05/22/katie-blues/#comment-45922 Thanks, Tony. I'm one proud Papa! Thanks, Tony. I’m one proud Papa! ]]>