Daniel and I had agreed to talk to our kids about my Dad's lifestyle after the show aired. Before that point, no questions had been asked about it, so we never felt like making it an issue. We thought it would only put a label on him. But we knew that the question would come up after seeing the show air. Oddly, none of them asked about it, at all. Marlie is the only child who knew, because she asked me one day.
When I went to get my hair cut, the other day, I took Daniel Jr. with me for some alone time. He was sitting in the reception area, reading, as the hair stylist and I talked. Apparently he has great hearing (I never would have guessed it by the way he ignores me, ) and over heard us talking about my Dad. He seemed a little shocked to hear it, so I explained it to him. He was fine with the information and went about his business, without another question.
Flash forward to this morning. We were getting the kids ready for school and talking amongst ourselves. I was relating a story that my sister in law had told me about her daughter's shock at finding out that Michael Jackson was black. Suddenly, Daniel Jr. popped his head out of the bathroom, looking like he'd seen a ghost. "Michael Jackson is black?! Pepere (my Dad) is gay?" What's going on in this world? Are you guys really my parents?!" It is pretty obvious that he's feeling a little jaded and perplexed...poor guy. Hopefully nobody tells him about Santa Clause at school today. I don't think his little heart could take any more surprises!
20 guests at the inn:
Poor guy! I'm still surprised Michael Jackson can still be considered black as well.
Aw! Poor thing. I'm not sure that Michael Jackson is even really human!
Daniel is my favorite. (But don't tell his cousins and siblings I said that.)
Anonymous, I feel nothing but pity for you.
I'm with Kadi
Kadi, you should just delete that comment right now...I'm so mad at who ever wrote that...SO LAME!!
Seriously just deltet it...
Dear Anonymous,
And you are a good writer??? That’s what your comment seems to imply, but the lack of evidence in your little response is astounding! I do not think Kadi has ever made herself out to be a modern day Joyce or Hemmingway, which ironically happen to be some of my least favorite authors, but rather a down-to-earth mom who enjoys writing in her spare time about the funny nuances of being a mother of seven. No one is forcing you to read her blogs or “Google” her name and why you think it is your duty to judge another person’s life is beyond me. My gut instinct is that you pride yourself on being ‘educated’ and possibly even a “writer” and when you find success in the most unlikely place – Kadi Prescott’s blog – resentment and jealousy besieged you. Well, get over yourself. Go read some Joyce and Hemmingway – lol – if that is your thing and leave Kadi alone. Your jealousy is evident throughout your little rant, and, honestly, I too feel sorry for you.
It is AMAZING how our kids hear everything when we dont intend them to, yet while talking directly to them, it goes in one ear and out the other.
I had also asked the other day. Is there anything else supernanny suggested about Daniel Jr and his ADHD? Are you medicating him?
Wow, Wow, Wow and some more wow. First.. I had no idea Michael Jackson was black?!? The trama to my fragile mental state!!
Secondly - I just LOVE how people read a blog and are all of a sudden experts at character analysis.
Third - it's a TV SHOW. Of course some of it will appear to have been "acted" Even reality shows these days are rarely "real", but if Kadi went on Super Nanny to "exploit" herself then hmm wouldn't that mean all the other parents who went on the show seeking a better way to parent were doing the same thing? I wonder if anon is tracking down every participant of the show and seeing if they have a blog so he/she can blow it up with negative, self grandizing RUBBISH.
Fourth - Kadi, you have a bucketload of readers who love your WRITING.
Here's some help for anon.
writer:
1. a person who commits his or her thoughts, ideas, etc., to writing: an expert letter writer.
2. a person who writes or is able to write: a writer in script.
Looks like Kadi is in fact - according to Webster anyway a writer
Kadi, why don't you just delete all the personal attacks. This is your blog and you do not owe anyone the privilege of unfairly bashing you.
I feel so old! Not only do I remember Michael Jackson when he was young, he was also very black. You need to show Daniel Jr some pictures of MJ when he was younger. Sigh. The world has changed so much, people used to just stay one color and I don't think they allowed gay people in America then either, cause I don't remember ANYONE talking about them.
I think that how my niece & nephew will feel when they realize that their Grandmother (my brother-in-law's mother) is gay & has a life partner whom they believe is just a friend who lives with her. SHOCKED! I'm just surprised that they haven't caught on yet! But also not sure if they know that Jacko is really black too. lol.
Kadi, I am LOVING Daniel Jr. :)
Geez!! All I can say is better you than me, Kadi! I cannot stand these tirades and I may get a few from my reaction, but here goes...
I have been reading your blogs for a few weeks and watched the show, as well. I have commented a few times that I really am in tune with things you say and express.
I think many stay at home moms have many of these same daily experiences. If that's all I wanted to hear about I could go to any other "mommy blog".
But many SAHMs also lose a bit of themselves while tending to the kids. Your life becomes their life; your friends, their friend's parents; their experiences, become your experiences, etc. That's fine to an extent. But we are still human beings that have feelings and needs and there needs to be a balance.
It doesn't make us any less of a parent- franklly, I think it makes us better- to be in touch with ourselves and maybe things we miss from the "real world". We don't (at least I don't) have too many "adult conversations" or "me time". Kadi, I feel your honesty and openness about things deeper than what the kids tore up today are refreshing.
Most people can't stand those moms that always and only talk about their kids (Billy pooped today, Billy said mama today, I think Billy is a genius-yawn!).
Anonymous clearly thinks you can only be a good mom if you are one of those moms. Well, I have news for you, those parents are overbearing. They're not doing themselves or their children any favors by gettting lost in their children. In order to be a good parent, you first have to be a fullfilled person! For every person, that is different. But everyone was someone with likes, dislikes, and problems before kids.
Why are you a bad person (anonymous used much uglier words) if you expose anything about you having your own personality and struggles in life??
I am not just defending Kadi. I am speaking from my heart. I am sick of this "blueprint" that people have set in their head of what makes a good mom. It takes all kinds. Anonymous, I hope if you have children you are not teaching them to be judgemental the way you have represented yourself on this post.
I personally feel that this blog and the Prescott's Supernanny episode addressed an important aspect of parenting- take time out for yourself. Whether that is blogging, shopping, or having a glass of wine with friends, you may call it narcissistic or selfish, but I call it keeping sane and that will make for a better parent and child in the long run!
Who needs TV?
I get all the reality show I need just by reading your blog.
(But try moving a couple of really hot young actors in. I understand that all the other reality shows do that.)
By the way, there's a rumor going around out there that Micheal Jackson is not JUST black, but also gay. Thought you should know.
OMG that WAS you! I totally watched your show the other night and the whole time, I was like, "Dude, I have totally seen that chick before!"
Holy Cre8buzz, Batman.
I don't know what anon said, but let me chime in a big fat Jerk. A(edited)hat. Something. :)
I promise I will be a better stalker.
The only disapointing thing I found on your blog today is that the nasty comment was deleted before I could properly bash of myself. But you have plenty of your own 'blogyguards' I guess. I think Daniel jr. Would be proud. See how much we love you? Michael Jackson is (or was) black, your dad is gay, and you are a talented writer. Maybe you'll need Daniel jr. To hook you up with some body guards when your book gets published though- there are some crazy jealous bitches out there.
*laughing at Cindy's comment* BLOGGYGUARDS!!
Kadi,
Set your preferences to BLOCK anonymous commenters. They don't deserve spotlight on your blog EVER!
Wait! MJ is black? *fanning myself to keep from fainting* I'm with your son on this one! LOL
As far as telling your kids about your dad, it's up to you when to tell them and in my opinion, it's NOT a necessary thing to tell them.
Love your blog. I'm here by way of Olivia! She speaks very highly of you!
Hi Kadi,
I didn't get to see SN. The current shows aren't available where I live, so I just had a question (maybe I will see it soemtime with the year though). I thought I read on the SN summary that part of the problem was that you didn't have a close friend within 45-minutes. How does that play into the situation? Why is that an issue?
Bravo to you for putting your life under a microscope. There are so many hypocrites out there that find it easy to have suggestions for others. They haven't walked in your shoes-so how do they know?
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