tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post7697499714517374629..comments2024-03-25T03:13:16.489-04:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Sunday Sound OutDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-58048690057184891112007-12-14T15:35:00.000-05:002007-12-14T15:35:00.000-05:00My family used the Feingold diet for my ADHD broth...My family used the Feingold diet for my ADHD brother growing up. I can honestly say that I don't think I missed out on much. We still had soda only it was Sprite instead of Coke. The cookies were homemade instead of store bought we drank lemonaid instead of koolaid ( which was like crack cocaine for my brother). Anyway now that I am a mom of three kids I have found that removing food dyes christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14847660997675125805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64426056574880682562007-12-12T18:14:00.000-05:002007-12-12T18:14:00.000-05:00I know this is from a few days ago, but I needed t...I know this is from a few days ago, but I needed to comment. I'm glad to see someone else with the same philosophy towards ADHD as we have. We do the Feingold in cooperation with Adderall. It's amazing the difference the diet makes!<BR/><BR/>I don't use the web page much, so haven't been faced with the Feingold Nazi's as you call them. I think that by doing them both, he's helped the most and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43179335991351662482007-12-11T23:16:00.000-05:002007-12-11T23:16:00.000-05:00This is actually a question to Mimmi. Are you LDS?...This is actually a question to Mimmi. Are you LDS? Or in other words, are you mormon? I'm really sorry to hear about Julian. That breas my heart, and I don't even know him. Yet, it seems like I do. I also want you to know, that I am praying for Julian. I really hope that he can survive through Christmas. Give Julian my love.<BR/>Madisoncousincrazzy!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04536421703929009351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77526436853087177542007-12-11T19:26:00.000-05:002007-12-11T19:26:00.000-05:00I'm a mom to 4 kids and I just wanted to say I app...I'm a mom to 4 kids and I just wanted to say I appreciate your candor and humor. It makes me feel mostly normal.Thumbelina's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770875721002747110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-32410536268334412282007-12-11T18:26:00.000-05:002007-12-11T18:26:00.000-05:00Hey DawnThe commenter who posted about the Golden ...Hey Dawn<BR/><BR/>The commenter who posted about the Golden Compass was probably referring to your link to another bloggers entry about The golden compass. You are not forgetting what you write on here, not yet anyway.;)I actually love Pullman, am an Atheist through and through but will definiteley not stop reading you blog because of different views on religion. You are way to funny.<BR/><BR/>I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14363623230640986892007-12-11T16:12:00.000-05:002007-12-11T16:12:00.000-05:00Hi DawnWhat a sad state of affairs when all those ...Hi Dawn<BR/>What a sad state of affairs when all those folks think that children should be perfect. Even Adam and Eve didnt have perfect children and after all we're only human beings we're supposed to make mistakes , however would we learn otherwise? It's what makes us individuals.<BR/>If you want a perfect child then go and buy a doll. They always have a cute smile, never get into mischief, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-4243736470244421772007-12-11T15:32:00.000-05:002007-12-11T15:32:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry you have to deal with stupid people. ...I'm so sorry you have to deal with stupid people. I received e-mails about the Golden Compas from a family member and a friend and read the article you posted. As a Christian, I'm glad that people showed me these articles. You didn't tell people to ban (as I'm sure most of us know) you were just trying to alert parents. THANK YOU!!! Also. I only have one son. He's ended up like your daughter withdainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440642064190946155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-91316838795112374092007-12-11T14:02:00.000-05:002007-12-11T14:02:00.000-05:00I have been readin your blog since I saw you on GM...I have been readin your blog since I saw you on GMA. I ordered the My Family Meal Planner and I have loved it! It makes going to the grocery store much more efficient. My family likes the meals and variety. I am a Mom to 4 kids.... so I can relate to your daily adventures. Keep us smiling! susanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60562086271124599652007-12-11T11:59:00.000-05:002007-12-11T11:59:00.000-05:00It's ok, I hate hate hate the sound of people eati...It's ok, I hate hate hate the sound of people eating too, especially my husband because he manages to grind his teeth while making the smacking noises. eck, it's irritating. But you aren't the only one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-84428948844094968862007-12-11T11:29:00.000-05:002007-12-11T11:29:00.000-05:00Like others, I'm a long-time lurker.Let's face it....Like others, I'm a long-time lurker.<BR/><BR/>Let's face it. Some people just suck... I wish my life could be so perfect that I could impart my perfection on others.<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, I just also wanted to say that you've inspired me to keep my own blog. I always mean, but never get around to putting things in my kid's babybook. I was thinking this was an awesome way to keep track of things onCharming Lizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15998878544038791272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-76811700001033304742007-12-11T10:51:00.000-05:002007-12-11T10:51:00.000-05:00Thanks for the ADHD info. My son may be borderline...Thanks for the ADHD info. My son may be borderline ADHD but my husband does not want to drug him. Sigh. Can I ask what tests you had run on your son? I really want to help my son but so far the only thing we (and the school) are doing is behavior modification/behavior charts.<BR/><BR/>Any insight would be great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868897398019194357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-82840095593225862122007-12-11T09:34:00.000-05:002007-12-11T09:34:00.000-05:00All I have to say is, "You Go, Girl!" I had to lau...All I have to say is, "You Go, Girl!" I had to laugh at your Diet Natzi comment, as I have a friend who we call the "Boob Natzi", she's one of those LLL leader women who think you are abusing your child if they get anything less than breastmilk straight from teh source until the child decides they are weaned. She manages to plop herself in view of the video camera at all present opening events, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-60825536557343499842007-12-11T07:59:00.000-05:002007-12-11T07:59:00.000-05:00I don't want to co-opt your blog here, but I notic...I don't want to co-opt your blog here, but I noticed someone (MissHum22) made a comment partially in response to my previous comment and in case she happens to read this one too, I wanted to respond. <BR/><BR/>Her comment regarding her husband (I believe that was it?) who took meds as a child may have "inspired" part of my long comment but it was not directly in response to her. I noticed nothingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53969262474701885092007-12-11T06:57:00.000-05:002007-12-11T06:57:00.000-05:00Hey Dawn, in regards to that first comment/answer,...Hey Dawn, in regards to that first comment/answer, I have a theory and it doesn't look good for you. You give half your brains to the first child. Half of what's leftover to the second child. Right now, I'm at a quarter brain. You though, with six children.....ummm, you're left with only 1/64th of what you started with. I'm so sorry. <BR/><BR/>hehehehe!!LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912349250742124344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-32434548667348940132007-12-11T06:53:00.000-05:002007-12-11T06:53:00.000-05:00Dear Mimi~I can't allow myself to think too long o...Dear Mimi~<BR/>I can't allow myself to think too long on the suffering your little angel Julian is going through or the pain you are feeling watching him suffer so. <BR/>It's unbearable for me, a stranger; I can't imagine what you are going through.<BR/><BR/>I pray for a peaceful crossing over for Julian.<BR/> <BR/>Mimi, I can only offer you my blessings and prayers that you have the strength toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-58120971897019230702007-12-11T02:07:00.000-05:002007-12-11T02:07:00.000-05:00I am amazed at the rude comments people make. Reg...I am amazed at the rude comments people make. <BR/> Regarding the comment from the lady about your little one in the high chair, Doesn't she know that 1 year olds have arms that reach about 8 feet away, and can grab something in just a millisecond? She must not have ever had a child. When my son was that age, I walked out of the room for less than a minute when I heard a thud, a pause, then Jillybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12150574987267072428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-44037608231428124782007-12-11T01:48:00.001-05:002007-12-11T01:48:00.001-05:00Dawn,I am one of those parents who will NOT be tak...Dawn,<BR/><BR/>I am one of those parents who will NOT be taking my family to see the Golden Compass. It's all about National Treasure 2 Baby! Bring on the adventure! <BR/><BR/>And the pencils...aaaaggghh...are people for real? First of all I'm a teacher too and am pretty neat and tidy, but come on????!!!! Use the pencils for crying out loud. They're not meant for staging offices. Also, I am in Jennifer Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10762508391191695585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-19634315637198223712007-12-11T01:48:00.000-05:002007-12-11T01:48:00.000-05:00Ok I have not commented yet but need to just say a...Ok I have not commented yet but need to just say a few things.<BR/><BR/>First ~ who knows if you even have time to read all your comments:)<BR/><BR/>Second ~ I can't believe the patience you have to deal with all of the odd and rude comments people leave?? <BR/><BR/>Third ~ why would a person bleach pencils?? Or really anything expect the odd article of clothing here and there?? Bleach is really Lowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11014088685507756473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-89548331454084170952007-12-11T01:41:00.000-05:002007-12-11T01:41:00.000-05:00Interesting....I read your blog faithfully and NEV...Interesting....I read your blog faithfully and NEVER can I recall you saying anything at all about the Golden Compass, be it good or bad. And believe me, I would have remembered, because that controversy has become quite intriguing to me. ;)<BR/><BR/>As always, the soulless jerks who dog on your parenting skills are the ones without kids. Or if they do, they are the sad, neurotic children who areJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17475112158639748154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85842836726252573392007-12-11T00:43:00.000-05:002007-12-11T00:43:00.000-05:00Dawn,I've posted a reply a few times and read your...Dawn,<BR/>I've posted a reply a few times and read your blog daily. I have told you before that you are a great writer and a breath of fresh air for someone living a parallel (kids, small house, overworked hubby) life. Thanks again for that!<BR/><BR/>This time I want to say 2 new things...First, I admire you for taking it all in stride, or so it seems, when you receive such negative comments Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55157689503316976892007-12-11T00:42:00.000-05:002007-12-11T00:42:00.000-05:00Dawn, I'm not sure why so people feel they hav the...Dawn, I'm not sure why so people feel they hav the right to judge the parenting skills of others. I have 5 of my own and we've all had more than one "how did they manage that?" moment. That's what makes having a large brood interesting and proves that your kids will always find a way to out smart you. I am totally convinced that mine have a secret combition going on as to who can do the most EnjoyingLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817655996265643504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12432287271636680342007-12-11T00:03:00.000-05:002007-12-11T00:03:00.000-05:00I'm so glad that you're here still typeing away af...I'm so glad that you're here still typeing away after all the snotty comments people have. I think the fact that you became so popular so fast is proof that you're a great mom doing the best you can with your little ones. Just like the rest of us. As women why don't we give each other the benefit of doubt that each of us are basically good and striving to do our best?? Please keep posting your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33968479291272785542007-12-10T23:42:00.000-05:002007-12-10T23:42:00.000-05:00Dawn,I just have to say - I have 5 kids and am pre...Dawn,<BR/><BR/>I just have to say - I have 5 kids and am pregnant with my 6th (due in May). My oldest will be barely 12 around the time my baby is due. I love how you post things and then people tell you how you are doing things wrong. I know they mean well... but I buckle my kids in their car seats WITH their coats on. My kids stay in a high chair as long as they and I can handle their Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14935410446413207805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-59206592713249788482007-12-10T23:39:00.000-05:002007-12-10T23:39:00.000-05:00Sorry. Here's the actual link to the lawn mower po...Sorry. Here's the actual link to the lawn mower post: <BR/>http://gibsongrapevine.blogspot.com/2007/12/town-in-which-we-live-by-geoff-gibson.htmlStephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01463173016051873518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-76253158481789753342007-12-10T23:35:00.001-05:002007-12-10T23:35:00.001-05:00Ok. So, you get hundreds of women (maybe even a co...Ok. So, you get hundreds of women (maybe even a couple of men) commenting on your blog. Here's one more. I love it. It makes me happy. I know you don't have a ton of time on your hands but if you have an extra minute maybe you will check out my blog. My husband just posted on it a hilarious story about some local 'icons' in our small town who get around on a riding lawn mower! Totally hilarious!!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01463173016051873518noreply@blogger.com