tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post4264848776007678199..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Patience is a Lost VirtueDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-90222201529131783882007-09-04T13:03:00.000-04:002007-09-04T13:03:00.000-04:00Hoooray! You just improved my rotten day. Was busy...Hoooray! You just improved my rotten day. Was busy feeling guilty for throwing (gently) a hard cooked egg at my kid this morning in a fit of temporary insanity. We all need a bit more zen, don't we...easier said than done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-73280363358945685882007-08-30T09:01:00.000-04:002007-08-30T09:01:00.000-04:00Holy shite this made me snarf my coffee. Belly lau...Holy shite this made me snarf my coffee. Belly laughs while slurping java don't mix...<BR/><BR/>Not a momma yet, waiting for my little Gracie from China, but thanks for the heads up on what to expect :)Headmeisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842048653417728566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-68678714064625215852007-08-24T15:22:00.000-04:002007-08-24T15:22:00.000-04:00I'm the same way. My older kids, when they became ...I'm the same way. My older kids, when they became teens would always start off saying something like "well, so and so has this, because they have parents who will buy it for them, why can't you get this for me"...and I would have to tell them that there were things I would be happy to buy for them, but other things they would have to earn on their own, because if it were just handed to them, theyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407033682286125289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-31177228415484018282007-08-24T01:18:00.000-04:002007-08-24T01:18:00.000-04:00You have restored my faith in my parenting skills....You have restored my faith in my parenting skills... I now know that my son is not the only one who pokes holes in the meat, and now leaves teeth marks in the soap... If I didnt think the auction was hilarious I know this blog is just what I needed...Now i am going to make a point of figuring out how to blogroll so that I can direct EVEN MORE people over here...your blog takes the cake and has MsTee2uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095188650889844206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-27442239306472739502007-08-24T00:33:00.000-04:002007-08-24T00:33:00.000-04:00My ususal come backs are "Better than having them ...My ususal come backs are "Better than having them empty" to "You must have your hand full!"; and "Yes, there were witnesses" to "Are they all yours?" And the most common is "Never a dull moment!" I have three boys and sometimes an extra from the neighbor. Love and BlessingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-17916781136096289342007-08-23T23:01:00.000-04:002007-08-23T23:01:00.000-04:00Okay, 5 kids here, but my husband and I just never...Okay, 5 kids here, but my husband and I just never decided to quit -- lol. Our oldest is 24, 21, 16, 9, and 7, -- and the number one question I get is: The same man??? Of course, who wants to train another one. <BR/><BR/>God Bless you -- and me.<BR/>BrendaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265267171649302885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14351609485932903602007-08-23T22:16:00.000-04:002007-08-23T22:16:00.000-04:00I really hope you will consider writing a book. I'...I really hope you will consider writing a book. I'll be one of the first in line to bye it.<BR/>Thank you for telling it like it is. You made me laugh so hard!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34581128609370435042007-08-23T22:12:00.000-04:002007-08-23T22:12:00.000-04:00You really do need to consider writing a book.Than...You really do need to consider writing a book.<BR/>Thank you for telling it like it is and making me laugh!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-16890512895285790202007-08-23T21:26:00.000-04:002007-08-23T21:26:00.000-04:00My nephew also loves to eat soap. Great fun. Hav...My nephew also loves to eat soap. Great fun. Have a lovely day.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294097445410074924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67600648533647180052007-08-23T18:43:00.000-04:002007-08-23T18:43:00.000-04:00I used to cut up pink soap bars and tell my little...I used to cut up pink soap bars and tell my little brother they were bubble gum. Those were good times . . . (at least if you aren't asking my brother).Julie Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311231654035295596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34061582537571488492007-08-23T17:56:00.000-04:002007-08-23T17:56:00.000-04:00You are now my new best friend. korkieYou are now my new best friend. <BR/>korkieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-20701008494960637682007-08-23T16:49:00.000-04:002007-08-23T16:49:00.000-04:00my mother made me wash my mouth out with soap once...my mother made me wash my mouth out with soap once...<BR/><BR/>until i realized that i can diffuse this little ditty by taking a bite out of it and eating it.<BR/><BR/>the next time she tried it, i reminded her how i liked the taste of irish spring.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42846273133762790272007-08-23T16:46:00.000-04:002007-08-23T16:46:00.000-04:00I haven't even read this all- I just saw the pictu...I haven't even read this all- I just saw the picture of the soap and read what you wrote after- You made my day. What an awesome writer you are. I look forward to reading your blog. Your ebay auction is pretty funny, too. I second the idea of writing a book. :)Mommy Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870987456449712457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-79173629277443009962007-08-23T16:45:00.000-04:002007-08-23T16:45:00.000-04:00love the bitten soap. I once (well actually twcie...love the bitten soap. I once (well actually twcie) found a pumice stone with multiple sets of teeht marks in it. hmm it doesnt taste good on this end, maybe the next one is better?DriedPapercutsAndChickenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13571084477303890685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-76345359032609783272007-08-23T15:45:00.000-04:002007-08-23T15:45:00.000-04:00A friend sent me your ebay listing and from there ...A friend sent me your ebay listing and from there I found your blog, OMgosh you are soo funny. I needed a laugh today. I too have bouts of impatience with my 2 boys who are so full of energy from the minute they open their eyes at 6 am until they close them again (reluctantly at 8:30 p.m.) I can't imagine having 6 little ones, Kuddos to you!artistsylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676219220166544698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-78791294028542314062007-08-23T15:15:00.000-04:002007-08-23T15:15:00.000-04:00Great things you say on this Blog! I'm 13 , and ho...Great things you say on this Blog! I'm 13 , and honestly , i think your funny as crap! When a 13 year old sais your coo l , it's a good thing....Keep it smartbutt with A.J and your life will be that much easier! Just a tip...And also , He MIGHT give ye patience....He MIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Alexar Techhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05577546055120225623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-87610284595504392692007-08-23T14:57:00.000-04:002007-08-23T14:57:00.000-04:00Ok, so we know bar soap is not on the "most nutrit...Ok, so we know bar soap is not on the "most nutritious list", but what about dog food? My darling little 23 month old has been going around the house the past couple of days munching on kibble. I haven't moved the dogs bowl in the hopes that the sweet child will decide that the dog's food doesn't taste very good. Oh, and I found him last night next to the dog on his hands and knees with his Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216460480166810624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39026884926590553332007-08-23T13:24:00.000-04:002007-08-23T13:24:00.000-04:00your ebay listing is being passed around myspace t...your ebay listing is being passed around myspace too lol. Expect more hits! =}<BR/>I am so bookmarking your blog.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-36111414169677675772007-08-23T11:35:00.000-04:002007-08-23T11:35:00.000-04:00You know you're a true blogger when you are taking...You know you're a true blogger when you are taking pictures of your bar of soap!<BR/><BR/>Love your blog! you're a great writer! I have 3 kids, but I shop at 2 stores, so does that even it out? ;) <BR/><BR/>http://mugglemom78.blogspot.comMuggle Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04990449437849584365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10097667784773507052007-08-23T11:24:00.000-04:002007-08-23T11:24:00.000-04:00OMG - You sound just like me. I think we are best...OMG - You sound just like me. I think we are best friends, we just don't know it yet! ROFL <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the laugh today, and thanks for the 'insights into patience' I needed. I hate losing it with my kids (4 of them) and I learned something in Sunday school that is helping - when I start to lose it, I stop and ask, "Is this the Holy Spirit guiding me?" and then I can calm down. Works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-72725919048108721622007-08-23T11:14:00.000-04:002007-08-23T11:14:00.000-04:00The unknown child who bit the soap probably just s...The unknown child who bit the soap probably just said a really bad word and is just taking care of the discipline him/herself, knowing how busy mom is, lol.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435837880318959724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-90908275074982346682007-08-23T11:03:00.000-04:002007-08-23T11:03:00.000-04:00Wow! A friend of mine showed me your e-bay listin...Wow! A friend of mine showed me your e-bay listing. You had me laughing so hard, I SOO needed that today. I ventured over here to your blog and alas I was crying. I just read your blog on patience and your right. With everything so handy we don't have to wait, I for one loose my patience to often. Thankfully I realize when I do it and I catch myself. I'm so glad to know that I'm not the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53276409209710668182007-08-23T10:33:00.000-04:002007-08-23T10:33:00.000-04:00Yada, yada, yada. It's the same ol' thing, where I...Yada, yada, yada. It's the same ol' thing, where I found your blog, your eBay ad, that you had me practically rolling with laughter. So I'll save it.<BR/><BR/>Your comments on patience are all too true, and very insightful; I don't think I'd really given it a thought beyond the "instant gratification". Unlike some people, I've always been of the impatient sort. Unfortunately. My kids are little Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6035551116086314762007-08-23T02:59:00.000-04:002007-08-23T02:59:00.000-04:00i have a similar picture on my blog! this time tho...i have a similar picture on my blog! this time though, daughter actually ate soap... <BR/>http://bijoukaleidoscope.blogspot.com/2007/07/rat-infestation-not.html<BR/><BR/>I found your ebay listing and found your blog and must say it's a laugh and a half!dreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780126411989724349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39713567351961457692007-08-22T22:30:00.000-04:002007-08-22T22:30:00.000-04:00Rofl I found your blog from a post made to Cafemom...Rofl I found your blog from a post made to Cafemom.com lol she posted your Ebay link thank you ..you give me courage rofl I have two kids and one on the way my son is 3 and a half and my daughter is 15 months old and I'm due anyday now :-) we are sooo stoping at 3 rofl....I can't do 6 but I do hold you in high regard as a goddess lol thank you for letting it be known that you do surrvive childrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com