What a great day to stay home and bake. I'm grateful my boss called and told me not to come to work! I'm baking up Gingerbread Reindeer and my nest smells so good!!! Thanks go out to Kimberlee for her soft gingerbread dough recipe. I saw a photo of how to add pretzels and M&M's to make reindeer. Rather than use a cookie cutter, I just made ovals and I think they came out cute! The Posse Rats are in the Boycave. (Where else would they be right?) I plan on getting rid of a few frozen pizzas today with their help. My kitchen will be nice and toasty with all this baking!
Yesterday's doctor's visit went as expected. My boys are overweight, as are DH and I. We'll keep working on this. What I didn't expect was the questions they asked of DS12. This was the first time he was alone seeing the doctor. I found out afterwards he was asked if he had sex, wanted birth control, thought he was gay, had suicidal thoughts or any friends who had suicidal thoughts. Wow.
DH and I have always been open with our boys about sex, answering any questions they may have. We've also shared our values and why we believe the way we do. DS12 said he felt uncomfortable answering these questions at the doctor's office. I had to explain to DS12 that not all 12 year olds have a relationship with their parents where they feel comfortable asking about sex. Dr. Koslov was just trying to protect the health and well being of those children who don't have a grown up they can trust.
I'm a little ticked they asked him these questions without me knowing about it, but I understand why. I suppose they also must screen for abuse. This morning DS12 asked me, "Can women rape men? I mean, that's not possible right?" (I really should call our doctor's office and get a copy of these questions they are asking!) So over breakfast, DS12 and I had a conversation you'd rather not really discuss. I explained to him what rape really was and how, yes, anyone could rape someone. I hate having to talk about these ugly things, but I'd rather my children learn from me that rape is so wrong and not at all what loving sex is suppose to be. I'm so glad we homeschool and my children are comfortable discussing even the most difficult things with us!
The timer's going off! Time to feed the rats!!
7 comments:
Those cookies are cute!
Wow indeed on those questions for DS12 at the doctors...but in general, it probably is a good idea that those things get addressed by doctors when they can....not every kid has parents that are willing to discuss those sorts of issues openly....It seems like kids have to grow up so fast these days....
Those cookies are adorable. Can you share that recipe? They look like fun to eat--I mean make! We're just wanting to make them, right? And after that... ???
Lucky you! All I really want for Christmas right now is a snow day. :-)
Glad the Dr. visit went well. It's good that you have such a close relationship with your kids. This allows you to discuss the questions afterward. I guess they don't tell you beforehand because they don't want a parent coaching answers. Wow! Rape is a difficult topic as one adult to another. YAY you for not shying away from the discussion with your son. :-) Enjoy those cookies! They look yummy!
Reindeer cookies are adorable. That's great that you have a such a good relationship with your kids. I think I'd be ticked off at the Dr's questions that were asked too. Hope your cookies taste as good as they look. ;)
Its good that you all have that relationship and you can discuss these things with them. Lots of parents can't or won't do that. Those would definitely be some awkard questions though for a 12 yr old. I don't believe my kids dr has ever asked my son questions like that though, and he's 15 now. but good to know about this stuff early.
Cute cookies you baked..
l was in the ER recently with a breathing problem and was asked if l was safe at home, no abuse, etc. I found that interesting but l would imagine it does happen with the "elderly". It is good to be able to discuss anything with your kids.
wow!
I actually recieved a phone call from a mom last week who was inquiring about homeschooling because she disagreed with our town's Jr high school's policy on health education.
It seems they have a nurse and a dr come to the school once a week and the kids are allowed to get free birthcotnrol and are told about ways to HAVE SEX and NOT make a baby...
wow...
and i thought that talking to Myles about death was hard...
the next few years are about to get interesting....
:P
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