tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post7406580637254329365..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: My Patience Gauge is on EmptyDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46257890837826932872008-06-21T01:46:00.000-04:002008-06-21T01:46:00.000-04:00Dawn,I hear you cluckin' big chicken! I was count...Dawn,<BR/>I hear you cluckin' big chicken! I was counting the days till schools starts the other day, after one of those hair-raising days with my own six kiddos. <BR/><BR/>As the Mom of six kids under age 11, (4 boys and then 2 girls) I know that we need all the help we can get. As a Mom of 10-year-old twin boys who both have ADHD, I can tell you that time, patience, and convenience are of theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66218272913369518952008-06-20T21:42:00.000-04:002008-06-20T21:42:00.000-04:00Dawn wrote: Note to self (and anyone else dumb en...Dawn wrote: Note to self (and anyone else dumb enough to try this): Kool Aid is about the worst thing you can give someone with sensitivities to artificial colors and flavors.)<BR/><I>I love your blog and I love your writing but I have one word for you....DUH!!!</I>Sally Datriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500384967260052638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34152722588575848102008-06-19T10:46:00.000-04:002008-06-19T10:46:00.000-04:00This may be something you already know and/or have...This may be something you already know and/or have tried, but I've heard red food dye is particularly bad for kids with sensitivity issues...and it's in EVERYTHING. I'm sure the Feingold diet follows a dye free path, but it may be less restrictive to try just goign without the dye...Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04134354120227301134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-63886972327663644622008-06-18T21:45:00.000-04:002008-06-18T21:45:00.000-04:00OK, friend....I have had one of those weeks, altho...OK, friend....I have had one of those weeks, although I am sure what you are dealing with Jax is above my sensory integration issues with "I"....<BR/><BR/>but I still think she should hit the road - you and me - Thelma and Louise style...except NO jumping off a cliff....we'll just put in an extra Brad Pitt scene instead!<BR/><BR/>*hugs*Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662254067797158272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46113585998592309762008-06-18T19:55:00.000-04:002008-06-18T19:55:00.000-04:00My husband doesn't understand why I like to stay u...My husband doesn't understand why I like to stay up late and veg out at the pc or with a good trashy romance novel. After 10 pm, it is quiet and I can relax. :)<BR/><BR/>I try to avoid most processed stuff. If I slip and buy popsicles or sugar sweetened crap cereal, I can tell by my 10 yr olds behavior.<BR/><BR/>A friend who shops at traders joe's says they have some kids cereals that taste like mommeeof10https://www.blogger.com/profile/03611832953435781430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67942379777928741972008-06-18T18:52:00.000-04:002008-06-18T18:52:00.000-04:00I have had beer and cookies days, and I only have ...I have had beer and cookies days, and I only have two kids.Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09345180477041749388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-87327573710548865692008-06-18T17:06:00.000-04:002008-06-18T17:06:00.000-04:00I think the beer and cookie thing is an nice start...I think the beer and cookie thing is an nice start. Now, have it served in Hawaii by a young, shirtless man that has a striking resemblance to Johnny Depp and you've got yourself a party!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-90852777107497466702008-06-18T15:48:00.000-04:002008-06-18T15:48:00.000-04:00I'm so glad to know that other moms have horrible ...I'm so glad to know that other moms have horrible days. I have to go lock myself in my bathroom every once in awhile a cry a good cry. But then, it's always scary to see what has happened to the house while you were in there. <BR/>I just got back from the orthodontist today with all of mine. Looks like we're headed to the dentist for 4 tooth-pullings and a something-dectomy to cut the flap ofAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09686438862907987000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64857770600188703702008-06-18T14:53:00.000-04:002008-06-18T14:53:00.000-04:00You got it Dawn. The best way to 'check' if a re...You got it Dawn. The best way to 'check' if a restricted diet is working for its intended purpose is to go off of it for a period of time. And now you have your answer. <BR/>I don't want to offend in any way, nor discourage you, but perhaps there's something else that needs to be eliminated from his diet as well. I know very little about this, but my sister has taken three of her children Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14906671820036110302008-06-18T14:06:00.000-04:002008-06-18T14:06:00.000-04:00Very good post, Dawn, very good!Congratulations.Very good post, Dawn, very good!<BR/>Congratulations.david santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976825493652779441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-72685699246545694982008-06-18T13:50:00.000-04:002008-06-18T13:50:00.000-04:00I thought this might cheer you up. http://dsc.disc...I thought this might cheer you up. http://dsc.discovery.com/video/?playerId=203711706&categoryId=1175888584&lineupId=15803052&titleId=1509264631swissjordanmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243210507294085550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67046633490369643222008-06-18T13:46:00.000-04:002008-06-18T13:46:00.000-04:00Beer and Cookies... Works for me!Beer and Cookies... Works for me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24863483099164784112008-06-18T13:31:00.001-04:002008-06-18T13:31:00.001-04:00I wish I even had a place to start. I don't think...I wish I even had a place to start. I don't think our problems with Kid 2 will be solved by the Feingold diet. I had a similarly awful day yesterday. He started in screaming (about something irrelevant)before ten and I decided that grocery shopping might distract him. No. He continued screaming for the entire shopping trip and after we got home. The old people at the grocery were actively My Kids' Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568872428132909098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29710455313021529462008-06-18T13:31:00.000-04:002008-06-18T13:31:00.000-04:00I am soooo right there with you today. If my child...I am soooo right there with you today. If my children survive to see tomorrow, it will be God's will. Not mine. [grim smile]<BR/><BR/>If my husband knows what's good for him, he'll stay on that business trip to Las Vegas. I don't think it's safe for him to come home. Heh.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689649366003513145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77184082480080838042008-06-18T13:25:00.000-04:002008-06-18T13:25:00.000-04:00Repeat after me: "Don't doubt the diet!" and "It c...Repeat after me: "Don't doubt the diet!" and "It can always be worse!"Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490158582567431116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56921822336302680512008-06-18T12:37:00.000-04:002008-06-18T12:37:00.000-04:00Hard liquor sounds better than beer. after a day l...Hard liquor sounds better than beer. after a day like that... Hit the bag of chocolet chips, skip the cookies all together... and than have a few shots. <BR/>Today was a full strength help me forget day. *G*<BR/><BR/>Been there done all this. Best thing we did was the new diet for our son. Keep at it. Even if you can't get off the meds. (we still use meds) the diet turns them into realy cool Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-480592681543845702008-06-18T12:22:00.000-04:002008-06-18T12:22:00.000-04:00I know you have mentioned in the past that Jackson...I know you have mentioned in the past that Jackson can't be on medication because it raises his blood pressure, but it was working, right? Could you give Tenex (Guanfacine) a try? It's off label use right now for ADHD, but it's original purpose was for treating hypertension. It doesn't work for attention issues, but it does work for hyperactivity. Just a thought. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14924793613202200662008-06-18T12:12:00.000-04:002008-06-18T12:12:00.000-04:00I just started reading Perfect Weight by Jordan Ru...I just started reading Perfect Weight by Jordan Rubin and I couldnt believe that all of the natural preservatives and food additives in our foods come from China. European countries have actually banned importing foods from the US that are not natural.<BR/>If you ever get a free day...i know you are laughing to yourself...pick up a copy of his book..its enlightening..I have decided to put all of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64978883041718481502008-06-18T11:53:00.000-04:002008-06-18T11:53:00.000-04:00I think we've all had those days. Days when you f...I think we've all had those days. Days when you feel like turning the clocks forward at 4:00 so bed time comes earlier... I curse my husband for buying my eight year old a watch.<BR/><BR/>Beer and chocolate chip cookies sounds like a party to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166875964870812562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-40979472968063829512008-06-18T11:45:00.000-04:002008-06-18T11:45:00.000-04:00Oh, sorry you are patience-less and having a hard ...Oh, sorry you are patience-less and having a hard day. I can totally relate, as can about a zillion other SAHM's.<BR/>On another note, I was totally not expecting the Hulk when I clicked the link. I laughed out loud because 1. he's a green dude, and 2. it's so appropriate when we're out of patience!<BR/>Have a better day.<BR/>Stay away from Kool-Aid! :)3girlsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11177255057355991922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80872880270541466072008-06-18T11:34:00.000-04:002008-06-18T11:34:00.000-04:00The following usually makes me feel better...Oatme...The following usually makes me feel better...<BR/><BR/>Oatmeal Cookie recipe<BR/>serve in Old-Fashioned Glass<BR/><BR/>1/2 oz Grand Marnier® orange liqueur<BR/>1/2 oz butterscotch schnapps<BR/>1/2 oz Bailey's® Irish cream<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Pour ingredients into a stainless steel shaker over ice, and shake until completely cold. Strain into an old-fashioned glass, and serve.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940281643977753944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66013379269486788992008-06-18T11:29:00.000-04:002008-06-18T11:29:00.000-04:00I'm pretty sure any combination of alcohol and jun...I'm pretty sure any combination of alcohol and junk food go together at the end of that kind of day. Or for lunch on that day...TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114855102842020691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-76939889075725083062008-06-18T09:29:00.000-04:002008-06-18T09:29:00.000-04:00Hope you have a better day today. Hope the beer a...Hope you have a better day today. Hope the beer and chocolate chip cookies did the trick:))<BR/>Have fun at the dentist!MaBunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729495477063071692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-62694130544099190442008-06-18T09:27:00.000-04:002008-06-18T09:27:00.000-04:00Dawn, my two toddlers were crazy yesterday too! A...Dawn, my two toddlers were crazy yesterday too! After a long day of chaos, I accicdentally overmedicated the dog. This lead to a late night call to the emergency vet. After finding out the dog was going to be okay, I headed upstairs, glanced out the window and saw a FULL MOON! Never fails. FULL MOON = CRAZY!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1399424528660866892008-06-18T08:54:00.000-04:002008-06-18T08:54:00.000-04:00How about Baileys and chocolate chip cookies? I h...How about Baileys and chocolate chip cookies? I have a great recipe for Kaluha brownies too.<BR/><BR/>I've got it, a chocolate massage.<BR/><BR/>Since reading your blog, I have limited my son on the artifical stuff too. He is borderline ADD (no H). We have meltdowns every other day or so over little things like who got the change at the grocery store. He is an only child so that has a lot to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com