tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post8386172349671632190..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: But he Started It!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14708305378227551192007-08-31T18:15:00.000-04:002007-08-31T18:15:00.000-04:00i don't have any kids yet and after reading your e...i don't have any kids yet and after reading your ebay listing i might try to have negative kids. :) just kidding, it was hilarious, i work with a lot of families in need and families with young children.. i want to share your blog with all of them!! keep up the hard work!victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481474409111117725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-23584497248711012962007-08-30T22:28:00.000-04:002007-08-30T22:28:00.000-04:00I just had to leave a comment after reading this i...I just had to leave a comment after reading this installment of your blog. I am not a mother, I am however a nanny to a family of four boys. It has been an insane summer, full of fights and crying and blaming and name-calling....but school starts next Tuesday, and I will be left with one child during the day, and I couldn't be happier for it. Anyway...the point to this comment: I had this EXACT Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-15166744806878331462007-08-30T17:54:00.000-04:002007-08-30T17:54:00.000-04:00When my kids were small and ran up to me to tattle...When my kids were small and ran up to me to tattle on each other, I always stopped what I was doing, looked them directly in the eye and said, "Thanks for the report!" very enthusiastically. It made them feel better and it kept me informed. If there was a 'pattern' then I could interject and it kept them telling me things... spwAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774961705121003763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34494710995046186252007-08-30T08:56:00.000-04:002007-08-30T08:56:00.000-04:00You have very funny stories about your kids and th...You have very funny stories about your kids and that is great, its hectic I know me and my husband have 5 children they are all now teenagers.....oh wait it gets better..ha,ha,ha. But I just wanted to tell you I have lived your stories with my kids and honestley I would not change a thing if I had to do it all over again. Enjoy them while you can because one day you will stop and take a good lookAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-89013984656880596572007-08-29T21:40:00.000-04:002007-08-29T21:40:00.000-04:00For a breast cancer charity, try http://www.stompc...For a breast cancer charity, try http://www.stompcancer.org/. The film maker's website is http://www.scottmactavish.com/.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your story with the world. It definitely makes us all laugh. I keep a similiar blog, no where near your standards, mainly to keep family updated on the wee ones' antics. http://dilemmasetc.blogspot.com/ <BR/><BR/>Reading your blog means I'm ~Mommy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13824074003674306273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12118647335719815632007-08-29T18:52:00.000-04:002007-08-29T18:52:00.000-04:00Kudos to you for teaching them to work it out. My ...Kudos to you for teaching them to work it out. My boyfriend has GROWN children living on their own who still call him and say, "DO you know what (one of their other GROWN siblings) did???" and expect him to do something about it. It drives me INSANE!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13262123348361531382007-08-29T00:46:00.000-04:002007-08-29T00:46:00.000-04:00As a participant of the 3 Day Walk for Breast Canc...As a participant of the 3 Day Walk for Breast Cancer (Seattle, Sept 7,8,9/07) and I'd encourage you to consider the 3 Day if you are still looking for one. 85% of their donations go directly to the cause. Normally, one registers for a specific walk (60 miles over 3 days) in a specific city. But I know you can make general donations to the organization. www.3day.org. Great blog! You do have Brian and Schabahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024485306707533295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-90317545839509829782007-08-28T23:27:00.000-04:002007-08-28T23:27:00.000-04:00I have gotten a kick out of the auction and now yo...I have gotten a kick out of the auction and now your blog! I am loving that there are people who still have large families. Whenever anyone asks how many kids I want...I say "at least 4" because I am afraid to give a number higher than that and scare people (a.k.a. guys) away. (And if it's a guy I usually say, "well I would like to have a couple" and leave it vague...for now. <BR/>But on to why iRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553439964416664578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5775606261661671862007-08-28T15:17:00.000-04:002007-08-28T15:17:00.000-04:00Congratulations. I have lots of stories, but mine ...Congratulations. I have lots of stories, but mine have all stayed in my head - crowded in there. Good luck with the book(s). Thanks for the laughs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-45233917037982589802007-08-28T10:08:00.000-04:002007-08-28T10:08:00.000-04:00Wow. I must be a bad mommy 'cause when I hear "Ben...Wow. I must be a bad mommy 'cause when I hear "Benny hit me!" My response it usually, "Well, swat him back!" Of course I only have 3 boys, not 6 assorted, so it isn't likely to turn into a huge, room destroying brawl. My oldest are only 2 years apart, and closely matched, so it would be a fair fight. ;-)<BR/>Surprisingly, they fight less than my sister and I did growing up....we weren't "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38565893019536271272007-08-28T01:29:00.000-04:002007-08-28T01:29:00.000-04:00Only fools or people without teens think that bein...Only fools or people without teens think that being a parent is easy!<BR/>I see you've learned that very important first question to any quarrel/fight... "Are you bleeding?" or "Is there blood?"<BR/>Smart woman! <BR/>I'm enjoying the list of complaints, but I see you missed one... it's the "I'm NOT touching you." (but the person's finger is a hairs breath away from the other one's face. Then Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33309530521246917492007-08-27T23:06:00.000-04:002007-08-27T23:06:00.000-04:00Well said. The faster you can get yourself out of...Well said. The faster you can get yourself out of the "judge-and-jury" position, the better. It is so important that children learn to begin working it out on their own. It builds confidence in their communication, problem solving, etc. Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-58927460564407417712007-08-27T19:08:00.000-04:002007-08-27T19:08:00.000-04:00http://www.youtube.com:80/watch? v=VlY8STkhopc You...http://www.youtube.com:80/watch? v=VlY8STkhopc <BR/><BR/>You are terrific, you must watch this little skit. It has been e-mailed to me as the Mom Song. I thought of you right away, enjoy!<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=V1Y8STkhopcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-50644283344242791182007-08-27T16:48:00.000-04:002007-08-27T16:48:00.000-04:00Girl, I just gotta say thank you!Thank you for giv...Girl, I just gotta say thank you!<BR/>Thank you for giving me such a good laugh! But, most important... Thank you from the kids at St. Jude! I work at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the donations of your readers will go to helping some great kids!<BR/>Next time you're in Memphis, stop by and take a tour!<BR/>Many Thanks!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247542602233767013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56522372798043876732007-08-27T14:59:00.000-04:002007-08-27T14:59:00.000-04:00LOL!... in my house... my 5 1/2 yr old and my 4 1/...LOL!... in my house... my 5 1/2 yr old and my 4 1/2 yr old blame each other ... or they recently figured out how to blame their 2 yr old brother who doesnt talk much.. who goes on to blame his 9 month old brother of throwing all the toilet paper over the banister, or tearing all the clothes out of the dressers and scattering them throughout the upstairs, or climbing on the counter to reach the Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614213986347750058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24662452458136446932007-08-27T14:32:00.000-04:002007-08-27T14:32:00.000-04:00LOVE your blogs...just came upon it cause a girl m...LOVE your blogs...just came upon it cause a girl my husband works with forwarded me that ebay auction...too freakin funny...i only have 2 kids so you know i can understand the fighting...who started what crap...love when they say i favor one over the other...i also do daycare here in my home so i deal with 4 add'l children besides my own...but thats a whole 'nother story!! I look forward to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29830883451692711262007-08-27T14:15:00.000-04:002007-08-27T14:15:00.000-04:00Another fantastic resource for the sibling conflic...Another fantastic resource for the sibling conflict is "THE YOUNG PEACEMAKER" by Corlette Sande. It helps kids to learn to respond to conflict biblically. Hope that might help.Joy Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05624085361688093592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-27717713716795893012007-08-27T13:14:00.000-04:002007-08-27T13:14:00.000-04:00Any chance you have a link to your interview?Any chance you have a link to your interview?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-78564601621053746162007-08-27T10:25:00.000-04:002007-08-27T10:25:00.000-04:00gosh I am addicted to your blog now... I just love...gosh I am addicted to your blog now... I just love it! <BR/><BR/>As per the breast cancer fund...I know of this site you could put a link to, that all you do is have to click the button and it gives a free mammogram per click. Its great, free and everyone who visits your blog could do it daily. Please check it out! <BR/><BR/>http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80016928364617459182007-08-27T01:07:00.000-04:002007-08-27T01:07:00.000-04:00Love your blog! Motherhood is the hardest but mos...Love your blog! Motherhood is the hardest but most rewarding job there is.<BR/><BR/>All you mom's out there might get another chuckle from this:<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlY8STkhopc<BR/><BR/>KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-3158476983991776402007-08-27T01:03:00.000-04:002007-08-27T01:03:00.000-04:00In regards to sibling rivary and mom always having...In regards to sibling rivary and mom always having to step and and work it out, Ginger Plowman (in her awesome book "Don't make me count to three!") points us back to Matthew 18:15 where we should first try to solve the matter with our brother in private, then if he will not listen to take it to one or two others (that being mom in this case). It doens't always work, of course, but it has been a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14346247756402303852007-08-27T00:23:00.000-04:002007-08-27T00:23:00.000-04:00You are very generous to consider promoting charit...You are very generous to consider promoting charities through your blog. <BR/><BR/>As a breast cancer survivor, I thank you for choosing breast cancer as your charity. My favorite breast cancer charity is Komen for the Cure (www.komen.org) as they have low administrative costs, a very high rating amongst charities, and they do amazing work on both the research front for breast cancer as well asKristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08069440381654278765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39938163439731098192007-08-26T22:30:00.000-04:002007-08-26T22:30:00.000-04:00Trying again...I know it seems childish of me to s...Trying again...<BR/><BR/>I know it seems childish of me to some people, but I join in the whinefest. Drives the kids just as crazy as it does me, and they eventually start laughing and get through the ordeal. I have to admit there are times when I just don't want to hear it and blow a small gasket, but the other method is the norm. I think they start whining at times just so we can play the That Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721274327002334116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-4701144150242128132007-08-26T22:14:00.000-04:002007-08-26T22:14:00.000-04:00I loved your ebay auction-it provided a laugh when...I loved your ebay auction-it provided a laugh when I desperately needed one.<BR/><BR/>I totally related to the denial of responsibility. <BR/>My latest was my daughter holding a glass of chocolate milk and a chocolate milk stain next to her on the couch and <BR/>her saying 'I wasn't me'<BR/>and I said 'how did it get there'<BR/>and <BR/>she says 'I don't know it wasn't me' <BR/>and I say 'I am kk;hljlkjlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773856420968625672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64279738805068263352007-08-26T21:35:00.000-04:002007-08-26T21:35:00.000-04:00I know your suffering. My husband and I have 6 of...I know your suffering. My husband and I have 6 of our own (4 months to 14 years). Are we crazy? probably! but it does make cleaning the house faster! We usually resort to a military style of parenting, since we are both air force brats. Our children line up single file in the grocery store. As I walk down the isle, they all stand behind me and I hand the one directly behind me a product, Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14344329482740124903noreply@blogger.com