The whole situation beginning with the blog below got ridiculously blown out of proportion. All because of our parenting choices. If you can't accept the way we choose to raise our daughter you can't be a part of her life. Saying to us that she is a miserable child is insulting. You haven't seen her here in her own environment- or at her maternal grandparents' or Aunt & Uncle's. She is the happiest, most perfect little girl. How dare anyone ever say to me or John that she is "weird" because we don't conform & force things upon her that she has no interest in.

You don't know John... you don't know me... and you certainly don't know Delilah. You all are losing out on knowing her- we're not losing out on anything. We will take from this & grow. We both know that we did nothing wrong on our part & no one is going to make us feel like we did.

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Ashley Rawlings said…
As the "Aunt" of Delilah I had NOTHING in this other than the day you came over to my house quite upset and vented to me about the situation. You are my best friend, so of course I was there to listen. I would say that most people agree that it is NOT ok to feed someones baby without the parent's permission(especially something like icing!) I have even asked a few others about the "scenario" and not one said anything about it being appropriate to give a baby something without a parent's permission. I left you a comment with my personal response to the situation, and I get a very distasteful and vulgar message on myspace.

This is clearly their loss... With the filth that has come out of their mouths... Delilah doesn't need such trash surrounding her. And anyone who would call Delilah's mother those horrible things ought to be ashamed. You and John are wonderful parents... your FAMILY knows that.
June 9, 2009 at 6:24 PM
Future Marks Family said…
What is up with grandparents and parent. I would never give something to another persons child without it being ok with the parent. I think you are a wonderful mother and i didnt see Delilah unhappy at Shawns and Landons birthday party.
June 9, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Morgan said…
Whoops, did I accidentally walk into the Jerry Springer show?

I'll email you Liz..SMILE..i love you! :) Delilah loves her mommy too and she knows you and her daddy just want what's best for her! I can definately tell from pics and videos she is a VERY happy child and you and John are VERY wonderful parents.

I wanted to stay out of it because I know how family drama goes but I just wanted you and John to know you are NOT being unreasonable and you are indeed GREAT parents.
June 9, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Lauren said…
Awww Liz :( I hope things get better. But don't think for one second that you have to defend yourself to ANYONE. Even if you were over-reacting (which you are DEFINITELY not) it doesn't matter. You are her mother and no one else other than her daddy gets to make decisions about what she eats, does, or anything else.

Grandparents tend to feel like they are entitled to do what they want with their grandkids. I had to have this talk with my mom after she gave my girls a little pinch of baked potato when they were 4 months. I hadn't even given them cereal yet and she robbed me of the chance to feed MY children their first food. Unfortunately, this happens a lot.

Just know that everyone, except the guilty party, agrees with you. You are not in the wrong here! It's not fair for people to take liberties with our children, without considering our wishes and concerns.

Sorry this got so long....
June 10, 2009 at 5:19 AM
Kristin said…
No one can tell you how to raise your child. Your job as a parent is to do what is your child's best interest, and you've had Delilah in mind all along.

The good news is that Delilah will never remember any of this ... could be worse. She could have been old enough to hear and understand the awful things said, and that would have crushed her!

Keep up the good work! ((hugs))
June 11, 2009 at 6:43 PM
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