tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post8126619314352383544..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Do You Need Fire to Build a Toilet?Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33749805672344896942007-09-10T13:27:00.000-04:002007-09-10T13:27:00.000-04:00I have to say that with all this attention you wil...I have to say that with all this attention you will have absolutely no problem at all getting a book published or maybe getting a column in a newspaper! Keep up the good work...or maybe we should be thanking your kids for their endless entertainment! Now get to work on that book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77383332314672060232007-09-07T20:51:00.000-04:002007-09-07T20:51:00.000-04:00Please let us know when you're on GMA! I love your...Please let us know when you're on GMA! I love your stuff! I have only 1 adopted child, but I keep a journal of her "Tabitha-isms" like when we pulled up to the car wash and she asked, "What are we going to do here?" They keep us laughing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-74048368953776937452007-09-07T10:37:00.000-04:002007-09-07T10:37:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for the laughs! It's been a bad...Thank you so much for the laughs! It's been a bad week ( you know, the kind where your 5 year old is sick and thinks that walking backward to the bathroom will keep the diarrhea from dripping out of his underwear), topped off by some bad news this morning that made me both very sad and very angry at someone I love very much. I knew you'd make me laugh out loud, and you did. THANK YOU!! I loveShellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11490103085002140788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-71132533155963037502007-09-05T20:17:00.000-04:002007-09-05T20:17:00.000-04:00Your kids sound like normal healthy bright kids, I...Your kids sound like normal healthy bright kids, I wouldn't worry about making them sound horrible. They are just acting like kids. <BR/>Your son's door knob attachment sounds just like my son, he slept with a ball valve for about two weeks. He took it everywhere with him. We decided that this year we were going to do his Christmas shopping at Home Depot.<BR/>I'm so excited for your new foundAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5314478490654861782007-09-05T20:02:00.000-04:002007-09-05T20:02:00.000-04:00Okay... I am still laughing. I have permenantly a...Okay... I am still laughing. I have permenantly added you to my blog and I am so glad that I did. I have a mere two children. Both boys. I guess I just couldn't handle being outnumbered. My hats off to you being able to raise your six children and be able to laugh at the end of the day (not to mention fold laundry). Can't wait to read more adventures about the 6 pack kids!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60128615457892916742007-09-05T19:04:00.000-04:002007-09-05T19:04:00.000-04:00A jar of pickles has disappeared from my fridge (I...A jar of pickles has disappeared from my fridge (I am afraid to even ask where it may be), my 9 year old son wants to spit on his sister for ratting him out and I just ran out of wine. And you made me laugh. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>I am a new reader but a huge fan. I wish you nothing but the best. Please keep making us laugh. You help us find the joy in raising children.Ashley Lasburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115290104618343733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-72273105355564358262007-09-05T18:15:00.000-04:002007-09-05T18:15:00.000-04:00You're hilarious!We just have 2 kids--18 yr old To...You're hilarious!<BR/><BR/>We just have 2 kids--18 yr old Toad and 5 yr old Howler; I can't imagine more than doubling their powers.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the laugh!mumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12836710409289853672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-15636451155216278282007-09-05T17:44:00.000-04:002007-09-05T17:44:00.000-04:00FWIW, yes, you do need fire to make a toilet. We ...FWIW, yes, you do need fire to make a toilet. We watched an episode of "How It's Made" (on the Discovery Channel, hosted by John Ratzenberg...er I can't remember his full last name) that showed the details of toilet manufacturing. They are fired in a kiln. So there you go. Find that episode and I'm sure "Spaz" will be mesmorized for the whole 7 minute segment...my own Spaz was.thesixburghmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07082297582018209749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-89717964306023428312007-09-05T17:07:00.000-04:002007-09-05T17:07:00.000-04:00Congrats on getting the van fixed...your car post ...Congrats on getting the van fixed...your car post really brought back some memories! Now our only problem is that one of belts let out an earsplitting screech whenever we start the car :) Yes, our mechanic would fix it for free, but I haven't dragged myself over there yet (it's been a couple months...).Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870048534896784477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-72582844552766002912007-09-05T16:37:00.000-04:002007-09-05T16:37:00.000-04:00I've been getting tons of hits all coming from yo...I've been getting tons of hits all coming from your blog. Thanks to you and More from BlogHer! <BR/><BR/>Oh, and I mean tons for me, not tons like you get - which really are tons!!!<BR/><BR/>Great blog, by the way!!! And 14 brain cells left? I'm surprised you have even one! You're a lot tougher than I am!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-26371522824763716072007-09-05T16:25:00.000-04:002007-09-05T16:25:00.000-04:00um, only if you're making s'mores?um, only if you're making s'mores?AdventurerMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619062726003992399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-71814376232250501782007-09-05T15:48:00.000-04:002007-09-05T15:48:00.000-04:00WOW! And all over the Ebay thing right? I have 4, ...WOW! And all over the Ebay thing right? I have 4, and 2 dogs (like 6 right) and I can't get a witty thing down. It all comes out sounding like I am stupid and can't proof read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-84500536168787630292007-09-05T15:08:00.000-04:002007-09-05T15:08:00.000-04:00Good Job on getting your van running again. I lov...Good Job on getting your van running again. I love your blog, I read it everyday. It really makes me smile and I have a better day and I don't stress over the little things with my daughter. I try to make the most out of the trials. Thanks so much.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17354452433943232016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-58659106454531855052007-09-05T14:34:00.000-04:002007-09-05T14:34:00.000-04:00You don't have time to read more congratulations, ...You don't have time to read more congratulations, but congratulations anyway. You made it to LATVIA!B's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146203922287350411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-31027487510038798932007-09-05T14:21:00.000-04:002007-09-05T14:21:00.000-04:00Thank you for yet another great laugh. I am addic...Thank you for yet another great laugh. I am addicted to your blog and check it every day. It is a wonderful reminder that the vocation of motherhood isn't always such drudgery, it's much more exciting than that! Seriously though it helps me remember why I love being a mommy so much.<BR/><BR/>Your husband fixing your van reminded me of when mine cleans (rearranges) the garage. <BR/><BR/>I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13052128395623361822007-09-05T13:41:00.000-04:002007-09-05T13:41:00.000-04:00I really enjoy your posts. Good luck with everthi...I really enjoy your posts. Good luck with everthing. MarleneMarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10865608457751389927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66470525802063847532007-09-05T13:27:00.000-04:002007-09-05T13:27:00.000-04:00That was hysterical to read...and a bit frightenin...That was hysterical to read...and a bit frightening since my first kid is due to arrive Nov. 30th. Now I <B>REALLY</B> feel under prepared.<BR/><BR/>For some reason I pictured you as Lynette on <I>Desperate Housewives</I> when I read your blog and eBay listing.<BR/><BR/>Mike Glynn<BR/>Blog: www.thehumanglynnproject.orgMike and Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431911005126064527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-79555970542105734302007-09-05T12:37:00.000-04:002007-09-05T12:37:00.000-04:00I'm afraid I may be one of the ones to blame for t...I'm afraid I may be one of the ones to blame for the GMA call... As soon as I read the Pokemon auction, I forwarded it to the GMA producers and said they HAD to have you on the show. I didn't in a million years think they actually read what people send. But apparently, I wasn't the only one - and I'm sure the Chicago Tribune article helped!<BR/><BR/>I'm not even a mom, but as a struggling writer Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24775333290653228172007-09-05T10:57:00.000-04:002007-09-05T10:57:00.000-04:00Thanks for the laugh.BeckyThanks for the laugh.<BR/><BR/>BeckyB.R.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941237172904424142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-11117332579421015672007-09-05T10:27:00.000-04:002007-09-05T10:27:00.000-04:00We don't mind you are 'holding back the good stuff...We don't mind you are 'holding back the good stuff'. You still make me laugh daily. <BR/>Can't wait for the book.omystarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415759007423314285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46813246702612986622007-09-05T10:26:00.000-04:002007-09-05T10:26:00.000-04:00I just wanted you to know that I COMPLETELY unders...I just wanted you to know that I COMPLETELY understand how kids can be. One day when my oldest son was being watched by my best friend, he and his partner in crime (her daughter) managed to do the following things in 15 minutes... They dumped 'chew' in the washer on clean clothes, put lightbulbs in the dryer and turned it on, put a whole roll of TP in the toilet and flushed, melted crayons on a Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008625327481117237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-19895898565367654412007-09-05T10:19:00.000-04:002007-09-05T10:19:00.000-04:00So how did the interviews go today? Man, you must ...So how did the interviews go today? Man, you must think you've been kidnapped by the alien spaceship secretly run by the media and your life has gone completely haywire!<BR/><BR/>I'm certain you did a great job today. Keep it up. You're on a heck of a ride.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, I wanted to share: I posted this on my blog today:<BR/><BR/>"Okay, I'll admit it. Anne Bradshaw over at Not Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986635883342034311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-17834674874683291432007-09-05T10:18:00.000-04:002007-09-05T10:18:00.000-04:00Thanks for the laugh this morning and I am glad to...Thanks for the laugh this morning and I am glad to hear that you got your vehicle fixed. I totally agree that you should use "Do you need a fire to build a toilet" as a book title. I'd buy it in a minute. <BR/><BR/>Lynettetedebear511https://www.blogger.com/profile/09910991687504748913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39221149171194631832007-09-05T09:30:00.000-04:002007-09-05T09:30:00.000-04:00Seriously.....Write a book...You are funny like Er...Seriously.....Write a book...You are funny like Erma Bombeck and so, so real. I laughed until I cried on the eBay post... A friend of mine got a book published... maybe I can link you up with her and she can tell you about how she did it and where she got it published.<BR/>Keep up the blog.... It is fantastic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-30287827657491442622007-09-05T09:12:00.000-04:002007-09-05T09:12:00.000-04:00youre too funny. ive been reading your blog and lo...youre too funny. ive been reading your blog and love it. i can relate and only have 3kiddos.keep the stories coming(well the ones youre not putting in your books).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com