tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post5709965434032593599..comments2023-11-02T08:09:02.234-04:00Comments on Her Bad Mother: Snakes And Snails And Puppy Dog's TailsHer Bad Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-54329254950296192532008-01-25T20:01:00.000-05:002008-01-25T20:01:00.000-05:00Heh...I just used the puppy dog tails line before ...Heh...I just used the puppy dog tails line before reading this.<BR/><BR/>Don't be worried about any "boys-will-be-boys" craziness. My eldest gave me far more of a run for my money than most boys I've ever met, and there was a long while that she wasn't allowed to play at certain boys houses because she played too rough. And these were rough boys. She settled down nicely.<BR/><BR/>And The Boy is just the sweetest kid, best sleeper out of all three, and loves "helping" me do my chores - something I still can't get out of his sisters.josetteplank.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790825543155685363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-68661725139392131832008-01-24T13:21:00.000-05:002008-01-24T13:21:00.000-05:00Ah, I can relate. WonderBaby and Fly together in a...Ah, I can relate. WonderBaby and Fly together in a room of terrorists would make the terrorists cry out for mercy, recanting. <BR/><BR/>Whenever I have thought about having a second child, I just assumed the second one would have to be the sugar-and-spice kind. Because there has to be balance in the universe. And because two independent, high-strung children one right after the other would just be cruel (to me). <BR/><BR/>;)Damselflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139191935886860839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-50288720894855795202008-01-24T03:20:00.000-05:002008-01-24T03:20:00.000-05:00My sister (also expecting a boy) was given a "Weeb...My sister (also expecting a boy) was given a "Weeblock" at her baby shower - basically a cup shaped sponge that you place on the little boy. We didn't use one for Q, but it's an entertaining concept:<BR/><BR/>http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2574753Lady Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13360693450146358247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-32709178795713651502008-01-23T13:32:00.000-05:002008-01-23T13:32:00.000-05:00I think you're pretty much ready for anything, and...I think you're pretty much ready for anything, and don't worry, if and when the time comes, siblings make for great, built-in sparring partners.karengreenershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488069680575426742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-54885110596566202542008-01-23T08:05:00.000-05:002008-01-23T08:05:00.000-05:00I'm a mother of two armed with the penis. It's har...I'm a mother of two armed with the penis. It's hard. It's wild. It's loud. It's messy. And it's amazing. My boys are so much more lovey and snuggly then my daughter. They're the ones who seem to need my kisses and hugs more. They're also the ones who figured out how to move the kitchen chairs to the counter and a small toy box on top of the counter to reach the bag of marshmallows, but that's how it goes I guess. You'll be fine. You'll just have to clean marshmallows out of the toilet.LisaDuvallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508322684304719977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-74631879580568089732008-01-23T00:23:00.000-05:002008-01-23T00:23:00.000-05:00Boys rule. You will love the blue thing. Especiall...Boys rule. You will love the blue thing. Especially since you're already living with a hyperintelligent adolescent jacked up on Twinkies. The puppy dog tails will be a snap.Girl con Quesohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185883042219064363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-61521375440079367362008-01-22T21:39:00.000-05:002008-01-22T21:39:00.000-05:00Love your blog and had not commented in awhile. Yo...Love your blog and had not commented in awhile. You are going to be a wonderful mother to two, regardless of what they are into.<BR/><BR/>Found this that you might love!<BR/>http://www.chasing-fireflies.com/prodinfo.asp?number=25137&top=Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-54634521984849200882008-01-22T20:47:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:47:00.000-05:00Peepee Tipis. They work well when the boy is comp...Peepee Tipis. They work well when the boy is compliant with diaper changes. Then, when the wonderful age of rolling and limb flailing starts, the tipi can no longer help you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-19845377813319157552008-01-22T19:45:00.000-05:002008-01-22T19:45:00.000-05:00Maybe it's selfish, but I'm all for more boys in t...Maybe it's selfish, but I'm all for more boys in the world being raised by strong, ed'cated, feminist, kick-ass mamas. I look forward to hearing only greatness about him.Mom101https://www.blogger.com/profile/15468524489744839899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-76844413331810275312008-01-22T18:33:00.000-05:002008-01-22T18:33:00.000-05:00My oldest niece is alot like WB. (Although at six ...My oldest niece is alot like WB. (Although at six she has calmed down a bit.) However my younger niece is the exact oppisite. Challenging in her own ways of course, but a welcome change from her sister. You'll be okay, I know it. Second kids tend to be easier in general. They have to be, because they're siblings take up so much dam room. :)Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780589302319316351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-24968554193239313552008-01-22T16:46:00.000-05:002008-01-22T16:46:00.000-05:00I'm guessing you'll have a very mellow baby boy. M...I'm guessing you'll have a very mellow baby boy. My first son was/is a whirlpool of energy and I feared for my life that #2 would be the same way. But his is the exact opposite of his brother in many, many ways. The first noticeable one being the son #2 was mesmerized by TV at 5 months, while son #1 would sit still to watch anything till about 2-1/2 years. And that was only for 20-minute increments. <BR/><BR/>I think that birth order or sex has nothing to do with it. I think it's just the genetic makeup of your kids. I hope your baby boy is as calm and loveable as my second son is.<BR/><BR/>As for the peeing, just make sure you put a cloth on the penis when changing the diaper, and you'll be fine. If you get squirted, just remember, it's baby pee and pretty harmless. It's when they start holding it all night that it becomes toxic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-35135598086607743972008-01-22T15:40:00.000-05:002008-01-22T15:40:00.000-05:00I've never met a toddler that hasn't had his or he...I've never met a toddler that hasn't had his or her mother raising the white flag at some point. Just hold out as long as you can.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09390898429089863816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-57626467372497767602008-01-22T11:32:00.000-05:002008-01-22T11:32:00.000-05:00You know what I have experienced regarding the boy...You know what I have experienced regarding the boy-penis. I'd like to tell you it will be fine. But I can't. <BR/><BR/>Get lots of cleaning supplies, wear a smock in the house, and kiss cleanliness goodbye. <BR/><BR/>But there are so many hugs and kisses, not to mention the smell of little-boy hair that WILL NOT WASH OUT but is so delicious you just have to pin them down and smell them sometimes. It'll be fun. I promise.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15855682469727450176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-4874017045211162362008-01-22T10:22:00.000-05:002008-01-22T10:22:00.000-05:00hi catherine,my son is the only quiet one in the b...hi catherine,my son is the only quiet one in the bunch always has been....and i hear you about the white flag....my 3 daughters are each one different yet they all have some degree of stubborness...i am terrified of when the 3 year old will be a teenager as she already exhibits even more of a strong will than i have....and constantly outsmarts me some how.and before i get too her i have to survive my 7 year old who is quiet but fiercly determined....and i am besieged by my 15 year old daughter who like the tide ebbs and flows with hormonal moods that almost equal my menopausal ones LAVANDULAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-88724710231466195922008-01-22T09:38:00.000-05:002008-01-22T09:38:00.000-05:00Hee hee - a built in spray hose. I have a son, and...Hee hee - a built in spray hose. I have a son, and he does have one, though really, I promise, peeing on stuff is the least of our concerns.<BR/>The penis issue is more about the fact that (at 3) he is soooo proud of it and likes to show people, whip it out, play with it etc.<BR/>But other than that ...<BR/>I think it really is about the actual child more than the gender. I've got a super-hyper little boy, but there are tons of boys at the daycare who are calm. <BR/>And yet my son has a little girl friend who is just as wild as he is.<BR/>Anyway, I get your fear. I have 9 weeks to go, and I'm more than a little terrified.LDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132834699208306395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-33549422753225952182008-01-22T09:14:00.000-05:002008-01-22T09:14:00.000-05:00I have two boys. I was, like you, petrified at th...I have two boys. I was, like you, petrified at the thought before I had them.<BR/><BR/>Couple things. First and foremost, best piece of advice I got - If it's pointing up, pee is coming. Other then that, I have to tell you, I rarely got peed upon, and only in the first few weeks. Just remember to point the penis down when diapering.<BR/><BR/>Boys are intense in their love, intense in their play and bundles of energy. But oh can they cuddle! <BR/><BR/>You'll be fine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-89624394075419255732008-01-22T06:19:00.000-05:002008-01-22T06:19:00.000-05:00From what I hear, the white flag will be yellow wi...From what I hear, the white flag will be yellow with urine soon anyway.<BR/><BR/>Surrender, Dorothy.Jenny, the Bloggesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718481135182612620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-38971652673761272752008-01-21T23:22:00.000-05:002008-01-21T23:22:00.000-05:00could go either way hon. flip of that coin ya know...could go either way hon. flip of that coin ya know.<BR/><BR/>loving the writing these days. not commenting much but the writing. mmm hm. good stuff.crazymummahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04663148723513574331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-82535896700819901102008-01-21T22:51:00.000-05:002008-01-21T22:51:00.000-05:00Dunno. My Jack is about as far from hyper and on-...Dunno. My Jack is about as far from hyper and on-the-go as they come. And last time I checked, he was male. ;)Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602868040771218507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-63452115906941862082008-01-21T22:40:00.000-05:002008-01-21T22:40:00.000-05:00I think you've earned that timid, bookish one.I think you've earned that timid, bookish one.Mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342826784650208124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-24627811144160134302008-01-21T21:52:00.000-05:002008-01-21T21:52:00.000-05:00At least velcro has removed the very real possibil...At least velcro has removed the very real possibility of pinning little guy's penis to his diaper.<BR/><BR/>He may be mellow like his daddy and give you no trouble until he is old enough to make puns. <BR/><BR/>My husband built me a mobile fence on wheels which we called 'the rabbit pen' and which saved my sanity. I will try and find a picture of it and post it.<BR/><BR/>You sound so happy, tears and fears or not. Hope things continue to go wellMARY Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178370815712313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-37241664521997910132008-01-21T21:38:00.000-05:002008-01-21T21:38:00.000-05:00You know, I remember thinking some of those things...You know, I remember thinking some of those things about my daughter before my son was born. Turns out that she mellowed just as he got to be the handful. Wonderbaby will probably surprise you and be a great big sister and settle down a little as she gets older.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully she'll fall in love with her little brother like my daughter did.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, you'll be great. It will take some adjustment (I was also terrified of what to do with my boy once I brought him home) but soon you'll wonder what you were worried about.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979925607834752536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-29837464693420054492008-01-21T21:00:00.000-05:002008-01-21T21:00:00.000-05:00"I'm never quite sure, myself, what life-form she ..."I'm never quite sure, myself, what life-form she most resembles. Toddler, I suppose."<BR/><BR/>Classic. And brilliant.Maggie Ginsberg-Schutzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379141187826145944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-47115070621274157352008-01-21T20:38:00.000-05:002008-01-21T20:38:00.000-05:00It's a right of honour to be peed on by a baby boy...It's a right of honour to be peed on by a baby boy.<BR/><BR/>Or so my husband said as I was wiping the pee off my face...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-88338389666275732462008-01-21T20:24:00.000-05:002008-01-21T20:24:00.000-05:00Ah, Jaelithe - timid and bookish? I so totally wis...Ah, Jaelithe - timid and bookish? I so totally wish. SO WISH.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.com