tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post243289389378215450..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: "Mom R U there?"Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85790775166760944722009-02-23T15:23:00.000-05:002009-02-23T15:23:00.000-05:00Dawn, You need to go here!http://www.youtube.com/...Dawn, You need to go here!<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESe-AysF9mw (The Mom Song) and then here http://jmontagno.wordpress.com/2008/04/30/the-dad-song/<BR/><BR/>Feel better?<BR/><BR/>TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21035106301561410382009-02-22T23:18:00.000-05:002009-02-22T23:18:00.000-05:00Dawn,Hope I'm not reiterating what someone else ma...Dawn,<BR/>Hope I'm not reiterating what someone else may have said (I'm a SLOW reader, so I can't plow through all these.)<BR/><BR/>But I am so glad to see your reply to "How long is he grounded for?" as <BR/>"I don't know. I haven't decided yet."<BR/><BR/>My kid just doesn't get that one. But sometimes I have to cool down before finalizing the consequence. Glad I'm not the only one, even though Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46776021695193222942009-02-22T16:16:00.000-05:002009-02-22T16:16:00.000-05:00Swear to God, Dawn, sometimes we live in the same ...Swear to God, Dawn, sometimes we live in the same house.... lol Except I run a daycare, and I buy kids gifts for their birthdays. I have 2 boxes of toys and other things that I can go through for birthdays. I LOVE having them; it's much better than running to the store at the last minute.... (trust me, been there, done that, lol).Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281035490944298499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-86423177901160509922009-02-22T13:55:00.000-05:002009-02-22T13:55:00.000-05:00Oh, I so feel you on this Dawn. Before my job got ...Oh, I so feel you on this Dawn. Before my job got outsourced to India (I know, right?), my kids would call me at work with all sorts of stupid things. Someone is hogging the TV, someone needs to go to the store for posterboard, do we have any cinnamon, blah, blah, blah. Ummm...you know that tall guy in the house? That would be your dad. He is AT HOME. And I am AT WORK. Perhaps you could ask him Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042222907090463909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1882136116246148182009-02-21T16:43:00.000-05:002009-02-21T16:43:00.000-05:00ok- maybe [for once] I'm feeling HIGHLY organized,...ok- maybe [for once] I'm feeling HIGHLY organized, but I do have a rubbermaid tote in my attic with "instant" birthday gifts in them. I do have a card organizer in my desk drawer filled with cards for all occasions [including mass cards for deaths]... so why is it that I was in the Hallmark store at 11:30 a.m. last Saturday (2/14) buying my dh a valentine's card and then left it lying in the bagStressed Outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14745823259135843944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-68778308357680632442009-02-21T15:54:00.000-05:002009-02-21T15:54:00.000-05:00I get a phone call from my HB whenever I go anywhe...I get a phone call from my HB whenever I go anywhere and leave a child or 3 at home with him. Sometimes its just to tell me that someone split their drink or cut their finger. I am always amazed, and usually say "Do you need me to come home? Because I can't until I'm finished here." And he always says "No of course not, I just thought you would like to know."<BR/><BR/>Why!?!Mum-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10964065407491663047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-62050597666849387132009-02-21T14:42:00.000-05:002009-02-21T14:42:00.000-05:00It's simple: Moms are the "glue" of the house. No...It's simple: Moms are the "glue" of the house. Nothing sticks together without her and therefore nothing is fixed properly without her. She's the nurturer. Dads role is just as important but different. He's the "backbone" and breadwinner (speaking generally).<BR/><BR/>Even though I'm glad for a break when I don't have to "fix" issues, I will admit I would feel pretty left out if the kids wentDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255532553760304422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-26127918458470835102009-02-21T10:16:00.000-05:002009-02-21T10:16:00.000-05:00This post made me laugh because it is so true! My...This post made me laugh because it is so true! My boys will walk right by their dad to get to me to ask me a question, get me to resolve a problem, etc. Hello...your dad is right there not 4 feet away, he is capable of helping you. But no, Mommy it is. Also, my oldest essentially "tattles" on his dad, coming to me to tell me that daddy did something a different way than I do it (didn't fix Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1377634744793386772009-02-21T04:52:00.000-05:002009-02-21T04:52:00.000-05:00That's exactly why I don't have a cellphone. Ever ...That's exactly why I don't have a cellphone. Ever considered getting rid of it? ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55206587194362444852009-02-21T00:31:00.000-05:002009-02-21T00:31:00.000-05:00Wait until you are at the brother's volleyball gam...Wait until you are at the brother's volleyball game and you get the call that the last remaining hamster has died. They are crying, you start crying, everyone around you is staring at you like you have two heads... c'mon dad...take care of business! <BR/><BR/>But then, who is going to repair the Lazyboy chair that dad watches TV in? I wouldn't know what to do! If he can't watch his favorite noexcuseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149834972952594159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-63813094666773874742009-02-21T00:29:00.000-05:002009-02-21T00:29:00.000-05:00Generally, I never generalize, but me think your p...Generally, I never generalize, but me think your problem is with the guy that invented cells phones. Otherwise you would be a woman out of reach. Might I suggest you take your "beef" up with him.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965400321043093038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-86727562781060294662009-02-20T23:51:00.000-05:002009-02-20T23:51:00.000-05:00Me again with another afterthought.Do Not, I repea...Me again with another afterthought.<BR/>Do Not, I repeat DO NOT buy presents and cards and put them up somewhere. That's a really bad idea. 20 years from now, when you finally get Brooklyn through school and/or married off, you will find the time to clean out areas you've always wanted to but never had the time, and you will seriously question your own sanity with why you have this bag of Barbie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-63541795741324789942009-02-20T23:42:00.000-05:002009-02-20T23:42:00.000-05:00Yeah.... that sounds about right. "What, this ani...Yeah.... that sounds about right. "What, this animal was taken away?" "Oh, she isn't allowed to eat X today?" "Oh, you told her that can't Y?" And it isn't like we haven't had these conversations before. But at least everyone's alive when you get home, right?<BR/><BR/>And by the 7 inches we're supposed to get by tomorrow, should I assume that the boots were put away or that the mere question Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12246480691542958402009-02-20T23:31:00.000-05:002009-02-20T23:31:00.000-05:00I always figured it was the clothes I wore that ma...I always figured it was the clothes I wore that made everyone think I could save the day. See, they thought the rubber suit meant I was some kind of super hero. I was the only one who knew they had run out of rubber padding two cells down from mine and the clothes were for my own protection.%)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12028123874572631822009-02-20T23:25:00.000-05:002009-02-20T23:25:00.000-05:00Do these guys take classes for this? LOL. My husba...Do these guys take classes for this? LOL. <BR/><BR/>My husband is the same way. As long as no one disturbs his TV show he dosen't care what is going on in the house.<BR/><BR/> I think the one thing that really irks me is when he picks the kids up from school, I can count on him calling me to see if I care if he stops at the gas station and gets the kids a snack. The man is 42 years old. You wouldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21459427139918475602009-02-20T23:02:00.000-05:002009-02-20T23:02:00.000-05:00Dawn, I have been known to buy birthday gifts at t...Dawn, I have been known to buy birthday gifts at the last minute for my own kid's party, realize I'm out of cash for both toy and wrapping, and end up "wraping" it in the plastic bag given at the checkout stand. You are not alone, nor is your story the worst. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13101837455454057502009-02-20T22:00:00.000-05:002009-02-20T22:00:00.000-05:00Why is Jackson grounded? Did I miss something here...Why is Jackson grounded? Did I miss something here?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-19535561909160037082009-02-20T21:41:00.000-05:002009-02-20T21:41:00.000-05:00I never have understood why the kids will bring th...I never have understood why the kids will bring their cup to me wherever I am in the house asking me for more milk when their dad is in the KITCHEN! HELLO! ;-DSherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14805701635045035047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-79007746555409801692009-02-20T20:09:00.000-05:002009-02-20T20:09:00.000-05:00We trained them too well! Then, we regret it. It...We trained them too well! Then, we regret it. It's a vicious circle. :)Debbie @ Three Weddingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778199494515694006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13302540527447491532009-02-20T17:11:00.000-05:002009-02-20T17:11:00.000-05:00I think you need a break! And a date night out ma...I think you need a break! And a date night out maybe?!?!? I know I'm ready for Spring so I can shoo the kids outside. Messes seem to be a bit easier to clean up when you can use the garden hose to do it! <BR/><BR/>= )Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426211079691326347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80872786149067351722009-02-20T15:50:00.000-05:002009-02-20T15:50:00.000-05:00I have often wondered that very same thing. Like ...I have often wondered that very same thing. Like for instance, when hubby calls me from his job to ask me what he should have for lunch today. And it does not matter what I suggest, he never likes it and ends up making his own mind anyway. <BR/>Let me know when you find the answers or the cure!Vivian Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901008350652019275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65757065872403778692009-02-20T15:00:00.000-05:002009-02-20T15:00:00.000-05:00When I read about your family I always feel like I...When I read about your family I always feel like I'm reading my future. My kids already come to me with everything even if my husband is sitting right next to them doing nothing. Fortunately they can't use a cell phone yet. Does your family bug you about every little thiing when you are out of town as well?Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14482964720148264477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67824442041012600432009-02-20T14:19:00.000-05:002009-02-20T14:19:00.000-05:00My husband has been known to call me at work to as...My husband has been known to call me at work to ask me where "X" is. And by x please know that I mean - his belt, his left shoe, the kid's pants, or any other thing that I couldn't possibly find unless I were there. Except that even when I'm away I still have a better chance of finding anything than him. Go figure.<BR/><BR/>I am also guilty of shopping on the way to the party or, worse, claiming Jessica R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03195009922804434161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-20390598903946152212009-02-20T14:18:00.000-05:002009-02-20T14:18:00.000-05:00I don't have a cell phone. Problem solved. :)I don't have a cell phone. Problem solved. :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14161164884106137548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-63873122004950289142009-02-20T14:17:00.000-05:002009-02-20T14:17:00.000-05:00I agree that'd be totally annoying but I tend to h...I agree that'd be totally annoying but I tend to have the exact opposite problem. It's a bit different since my husband is the one home all day with the kids. But sometimes I come home and find the oddest things and when I ask about it I'm told well I didn't know where ___ was so we made do. Obviously there's a lot of things this is fine for but when it happens often and involves the nutritionLisa Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895762022312960022noreply@blogger.com