tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post6977914762052571180..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Go To Bed!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77102193988736295582010-06-12T10:02:04.734-04:002010-06-12T10:02:04.734-04:00Oh, so funny and so true!! My girls come out of b...Oh, so funny and so true!! My girls come out of bed so quickly sometimes, I swear they must have just bounced! And they must have water, and something always hurts. And they say "mummy, mummy" over and over again without getting to what they want to say, and it drives me nuts, too :) Thanks for the laugh!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121298226816617594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21138058803802331502010-06-09T20:16:31.636-04:002010-06-09T20:16:31.636-04:00You are right about the stuffed monkey gag not get...You are right about the stuffed monkey gag not getting old! I will say this, though... My wife doesn't appreciate it nearly as much as I do. Because when she leans over to kiss me good night and finds the monkey in our bed, her humor button switches completely off. And then it turns to anger when she hears me in the corner laughing. So tell your son to enjoys it while it lasts! His Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986167130467258392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-81247522832235113092010-06-09T17:16:44.431-04:002010-06-09T17:16:44.431-04:00Ahhh... so its not just me - we had a sleep over l...Ahhh... so its not just me - we had a sleep over last night - 4 giggly girls from 4-7 years old! OH.MY.GOODNESS. They did't go to sleep until midnight, DH was up telling them to go back to bed at 3:30am. At 4:30 he was yelling again to go to sleep. And at 5:45 I threatened them with life and limb that I would beat every single last one of them if they woke the baby! LOL! Plus side... they Aletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12247472661122865609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42793180779510873002010-06-08T21:53:00.013-04:002010-06-08T21:53:00.013-04:00My favorite stall tactic is when my son has gotten...My favorite stall tactic is when my son has gotten out of bed for about the 10th time, wonders into my room, I look at him, roll my eyes, tell him he better get in bed, to which he bats his baby blue eyes, smiles and says, "I love you mom, can I have a hug?" Works everytime. lol I give him his hug, tell him I love him, and then I tell him if he gets out of bed one more time, he is Karinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7976290143447490252010-06-08T21:01:18.832-04:002010-06-08T21:01:18.832-04:00This is soooo funny because it's so true!!! T...This is soooo funny because it's so true!!! Think every parent can relate on one aspect or another. My very 'thoughtful' 5 yo the other day asked me, "Mom, when you became a mom did you ever think it would be so much work?!?" To which I replied, "No, its a trial by fire thing. If anyone ever told you what it was really like, I'm not sure how many people would Quotes from the Sandboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18277473998728209132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6664462954091697712010-06-08T20:18:20.009-04:002010-06-08T20:18:20.009-04:00I'm chuckling at your nightly routine.... chuc...I'm chuckling at your nightly routine.... chuckle, chuckle! We actually have a chart of wound severity that has to be followed. Non-bleeding, invisible ow-ies fall at the Level Two injury level. Treatment= wet piece of toilet paper stuck to the spot. Hey, it works and it cleans up well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574796021187762369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-74069483023586636962010-06-08T17:58:02.757-04:002010-06-08T17:58:02.757-04:00You're an awesome mom, really. I don't kn...You're an awesome mom, really. I don't know how you do it alone. Bedtime is the hardest time of day at our house, so we've finally had to tell each of the kids the following:<br /><br />"Good night! I love you! See you in the morning! Nice mommy is going to bed now. If anybody gets out of bed, mean mommy will be the one you'll have to deal with!"<br /><br /><br />Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861348184494504677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85652567651808030552010-06-08T17:35:02.451-04:002010-06-08T17:35:02.451-04:00This is why my 3 year old is still in her crib! ...This is why my 3 year old is still in her crib! She doesn't crawl out and goes to bed easily. I am scared that if I convert to her toddler bed, bedtime will be a nightmare that I'm not prepared to deal with!Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110760105924529484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-71076557662407851882010-06-08T13:08:47.105-04:002010-06-08T13:08:47.105-04:00Ha! Why did the monkey sit on the baby owl?
When m...Ha! Why did the monkey sit on the baby owl?<br />When my 12 yo came down of the 11th million time last night I found myself seeing in colors and screaming "Its 10:30 you better be sleepwalking son!"<br />And the kid still wakes up before me...how do they do it?Michelle Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021888584060015558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85817838547556233312010-06-08T10:55:56.928-04:002010-06-08T10:55:56.928-04:00After Mom would hear a chorus of "Moms" ...After Mom would hear a chorus of "Moms" for no apparent reason, you would shortly hear her issue a statement of, "That's my name, don't wear it out!" I'm 63 and I can still hear that as clearly in my head as if it was yesterday."<br /><br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5282284957613225092010-06-08T09:05:53.593-04:002010-06-08T09:05:53.593-04:00I admire you Dawn - I know I don't have the pa...I admire you Dawn - I know I don't have the patience for 1 kid, let alone 6! I can't believe you're still so positive after everything with Joe (how's that going by the way), the books and being a mum. Love you and the kids stories. You always make me smile with something that's happened when you could so easily curl up and whinge. You go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6314416630187573712010-06-08T08:57:34.340-04:002010-06-08T08:57:34.340-04:00I give my daughter one Benadryl every night. She ...I give my daughter one Benadryl every night. She has always had trouble sleeping and her doctor said it was alright. It seems to help.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16666910475457302786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1942982310666184322010-06-08T08:54:32.130-04:002010-06-08T08:54:32.130-04:00Written from AMHERST,MASS at 7:45AM
I am covered ...Written from AMHERST,MASS at 7:45AM<br /><br />I am covered in coffee. That little statement of yours about "why parents eat their offspring" did it for me! So, as I am putting on a new clean shirt and tie,I happen to glance down and spot the new photo of you! <br /><br />Where do you find the time for jogging and gym memberships? You have easily dropped 30 pounds, and I am both jealousMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15232183892624038707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65520469580745382272010-06-08T08:44:53.579-04:002010-06-08T08:44:53.579-04:00Ok, this has nothing to do with your post, but I w...Ok, this has nothing to do with your post, but I wanted to say that you look awesome in your pic on your facebook badge. It's beautiful. You look like a teenager! Love it, love it, love it! (Tried sending you an email to tell you how beautiful you look, but not sure if it worked and I just wanted you to know!) Have a great day!Carol from Iowanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-69500962838423468732010-06-08T07:49:47.484-04:002010-06-08T07:49:47.484-04:00When my kids were little and not wanting to go to ...When my kids were little and not wanting to go to bed, I finally caved in and told them they could stay up as late as they wanted, only they couldn't watch TV, listen to music or be in bed. They could read in a chair, in a room where we were NOT with them. Joy-for a few days when they thought they were getting away with something. It got old really fast and before long, they were going to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-90504809419597892472010-06-08T06:31:33.267-04:002010-06-08T06:31:33.267-04:00Really love this post Dawn. I feel like I hear Ms...Really love this post Dawn. I feel like I hear Ms. Gayle, Mom, and Aunt Gayle about 5 million times a day....and they are all still in school. What is my life going to be like Thursday when they get out? I'm scared! <br />Every child in my neighborhood uses my hosue as command central, so it should definitely be intereesting, espescially considering I work from home.Gaylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55936177811795124302010-06-08T06:06:14.929-04:002010-06-08T06:06:14.929-04:00You'll miss it alright but it'll be a happ...You'll miss it alright but it'll be a happy miss.lol. I know that for sure, since my kids are in their 30's. Pay backs are when you see their kids doing the same thing to them. Have a nice day.Sharon W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-35126705131110797562010-06-08T06:03:00.972-04:002010-06-08T06:03:00.972-04:00What they miss is the nostalgia, not the reality.
...What they miss is the nostalgia, not the reality.<br />Have you tried benedryl?WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-19515777282452404232010-06-08T05:43:25.566-04:002010-06-08T05:43:25.566-04:00Hey Dawn traditionally in my house I get the.... M...Hey Dawn traditionally in my house I get the.... Mom??? Yes Trinity what hurts tonight.... My belly, my toe, i got a cut 2 months ago at school and it hurts. Also I'm excited to let you know that not me has officially moved out yep u got it he's gone.... Its officially the dogs now... I asked my little one if she could get teh spray paint out of the garage for me. She proceeded to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39230387106478581792010-06-08T01:36:28.929-04:002010-06-08T01:36:28.929-04:00You want a good elephant book for Brooklyn, you...You want a good elephant book for Brooklyn, you've gotta get "But No Elephants!"<br />Grandma Tildy lived all alone. She worked hard every day. She had no time to play! One day a man came to her house. He was selling pets. "Would you like to buy a canary bird," asked the man? "Very well," said Grandma Tildy. "But, no elephants."<br />Yup...got it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85298543939761028042010-06-08T01:04:46.389-04:002010-06-08T01:04:46.389-04:00Mom?
What?
Um, . . . I forgot.
Then go to bed!
...Mom?<br /><br />What?<br /><br />Um, . . . I forgot.<br /><br />Then go to bed!<br /><br />No. I remember. Um . . .<br /><br />Seriously, I'm going to start yelling. Go to bed!<br /><br />Okay. Okay. Wait! I remember. Um . . .<br /><br />GET YOUR BUTT TO BED! (while chasing them from the room)<br /><br />I'll admit I'm sometimes a bad mom. I'm okay with that.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09083941215123554455noreply@blogger.com