tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post7699840375724934840..comments2023-11-02T08:09:02.234-04:00Comments on Her Bad Mother: The Story's The ThingHer Bad Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-75705305938096213122009-01-26T17:55:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:55:00.000-05:00I look at blogs as windows into another world. You...I look at blogs as windows into another world. You catch glimpses. If you want a complete storyline, catch a movie. Am I wrong?Mammatalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817604771276398853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-20237028741936302632009-01-19T18:13:00.000-05:002009-01-19T18:13:00.000-05:00I just gotta say, that babe of yours is a CUTIE!!!...I just gotta say, that babe of yours is a CUTIE!!! :) My daughter (6 months old) LOVES to stare at him... :)Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02261508496640482837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-54145997943053933172009-01-19T11:42:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:42:00.000-05:00Delurking, but I also would like to know if you fo...Delurking, but I also would like to know if you followed up on any of the advice given to you re discipline and how it turned out. I'm facing similar issues with my 3 year old and I took out all the books recommended from the other readers. So far I read 4 of them, but last night I broke down and cried while saying "no matter how many books I read, nothing works" after trying to put him to bed from 6 PM until 9 PM. Eh.<BR/>Also, I live in Toronto, I'm not a blogger, just a reader of blogs, and I've commented before on how brilliant you are in your writing. <BR/>Cheers,<BR/>GiuliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-6462976415460017332009-01-16T21:04:00.000-05:002009-01-16T21:04:00.000-05:00I've kept half-an-eye out for it so my apologies i...I've kept half-an-eye out for it so my apologies if you've already closed the loop on this one, but if not... what happened with West Jet? Did they ever respond to your complaint?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-61592843770021463812009-01-16T18:45:00.000-05:002009-01-16T18:45:00.000-05:00I question the schizophrenic nature of my narrativ...I question the schizophrenic nature of my narrative sometimes. I spend a lot of time telling funny little stories about my kids or my ant farm or whatever, and then the other half of my posts are about the triumphs and struggles of raising an autistic kid. Sometimes I'm afraid I give my readers whiplash.Stimeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09685801693683588805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-43207543428072934632009-01-14T16:35:00.000-05:002009-01-14T16:35:00.000-05:00I don't say much - but I'm here pretty much daily....I don't say much - but I'm here pretty much daily. Gotta keep my fellow Canucks up and running by dint of my support. <BR/><BR/>(Yes, I believe I alone sustain the blogs I read simply by visiting them. Is that narcissistic or simply naive? You decide.)<BR/><BR/>;-PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-39155856790723981372009-01-14T15:08:00.001-05:002009-01-14T15:08:00.001-05:00and I mean by that that it's your blog, and theref...and I mean by that that it's your blog, and therefore you can repeat things if you want :) I look at my blog as a way of keeping me sane, and if that means I ramble on and on about the same things...then I'll do that. :D<BR/><BR/>Sorry I got distracted LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-82719998967422158682009-01-14T15:08:00.000-05:002009-01-14T15:08:00.000-05:00Dam you're brave Catherine. I'd never ask that que...Dam you're brave Catherine. I'd never ask that question. My signature line is: I'll tell you that story another day. Unfortunately, that other day, sadly never comes. <BR/><BR/>I think Jasper is adorable with the toadstool thingy.Issahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309906249557761472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-9048779680570679162009-01-14T14:58:00.000-05:002009-01-14T14:58:00.000-05:00Hopefully I can help take the stress off ya and gi...Hopefully I can help take the stress off ya and give you some sleeping hours! Heh :) <BR/><BR/>I often repeat myself too but meh its a blog, who cares right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-34381964216665612482009-01-14T12:08:00.000-05:002009-01-14T12:08:00.000-05:00De-lurking--oh hai to you too! Found your blog thr...De-lurking--oh hai to you too! Found your blog through Amalah or Redneckmommy or some other blog and now I'm an addict. Keep up the narrative threads with no ending, love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-5770775592415573572009-01-14T11:59:00.000-05:002009-01-14T11:59:00.000-05:00missj - Zachary - my nephew - that's a tough one t...missj - Zachary - my nephew - that's a tough one to write about. He's improved and has responded to therapy, etc, but there are still complications and things are difficult at home. I think often about how to tell more of his story without crossing boundaries that I don't want to cross. I do hope to write of him again.<BR/><BR/>Bottom line - he's on the road to recovery, maybe not a completely full recovery, but a pretty good one. We're grateful.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-69692232620848273282009-01-14T11:52:00.000-05:002009-01-14T11:52:00.000-05:00The nephew. The teen aged boy who was hospitalized...The nephew. The teen aged boy who was hospitalized recently. I was surprised at how concerned I felt for a complete stranger. I know he survived and was released from hospital and you need to protect his privacy, I know, but I still can't help but ask, how is he doing? Is he okay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-57106094270826638392009-01-14T11:51:00.000-05:002009-01-14T11:51:00.000-05:00Mimi - when did he get so big? Who the eff knows. ...Mimi - when did he get so big? Who the eff knows. He was big to start with and just kept growing. I guess that's what he's doing all those hours that he's NOT SLEEPING.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-39140020204201947542009-01-14T11:41:00.000-05:002009-01-14T11:41:00.000-05:00catherine i love how you write about your experien...catherine i love how you write about your experiences...so write what you feel and don't worry.jasper is so adorable! ewww how did you clean the canola oil off of sofa?my 16 year old when 3 painted the walls and carpet and sofa with ketchup.she was so proud of her pictures she made for me. how could i get mad?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-45067489879806208562009-01-14T11:15:00.000-05:002009-01-14T11:15:00.000-05:00Did I mention that your wonderbaby may or may not ...Did I mention that your wonderbaby may or may not be cuter than my own beloved monkey-face? And that is saying something.Dellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06397062869413109155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-36118023460225686032009-01-14T10:24:00.000-05:002009-01-14T10:24:00.000-05:00Bea - I made it over New Year's. A vision board co...Bea - I made it over New Year's. A vision board collage. One of the cornier things that I've done since the teen years (I made collages all the time as a teen) but really enjoyed doing it.<BR/><BR/>Keep meaning to write about it but always chicken out.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-62625965472715388872009-01-14T10:05:00.000-05:002009-01-14T10:05:00.000-05:00OMG. When did Jasper get so big? Wasn't he just ...OMG. When did Jasper get so big? Wasn't he just a wee tiny thing just yesterday and I toted him around Macy's like a warm bundle of grumpy and drooly? I don't remember authorizing this growth. Does that mean time has been passing? <BR/><BR/>Oh crap.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812707312289852258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-31811140389630045272009-01-14T08:20:00.000-05:002009-01-14T08:20:00.000-05:00About the sleep issue, you might want to read Tear...About the sleep issue, you might want to read Tears and Tantrums by Aletha Solter. My baby slept 8 hours straight after the first night of following her advice. I'm giving away a free copy on my blog if you're interested.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187089876317175889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-67376591549536926662009-01-14T01:42:00.000-05:002009-01-14T01:42:00.000-05:00Love you love you love you! I read all the time b...Love you love you love you! I read all the time but don't always get time to comment. <BR/><BR/>My sleep solution? When I work nights, the little bugger (now 2 YEARS old) goes to daycare during the day and I sleep. I'm on a rotating schedule, so every two weeks I get to sleep. Actually, I can hear him now, and it is stinkin 1:41 in the morning. I don't mind now, I have to stay up to be able to work from 7pm to 7am.<BR/><BR/>Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-45442548216589970752009-01-14T00:24:00.000-05:002009-01-14T00:24:00.000-05:00It's your story honey, tell it the way you want it...It's your story honey, tell it the way you want it. Your only obligation is to you...<BR/><BR/>to thine own self be true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-51593519035286274792009-01-13T23:42:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:42:00.000-05:00Your writing is amazing, and even when - or perhap...Your writing is amazing, and even when - or perhaps especially when - your topics are difficult, I feel part of this great community of writers and mothers.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to HBF or I suppose it's Their Bad Father, for the Toadstool relocation!Lady Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13360693450146358247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-48783927815620307512009-01-13T23:05:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:05:00.000-05:00Toadstool has seen better days. Jasper, on the ot...Toadstool has seen better days. Jasper, on the other hand, looks as delicious as you described.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the updates. I was willing to patiently wait for more, but this is good too.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886049581948361060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-53686283228751611672009-01-13T23:02:00.000-05:002009-01-13T23:02:00.000-05:00Did you make that collage just for this post? I'v...Did you make that collage just for this post? <BR/><BR/>I've had "stop if me if I've told you this one before"-itis with my blog for at least a year now. The worst is when I put up a post fleshing out some brilliant idea and then realize I said exactly the same thing six months ago.Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957626443087438904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-13778851316686931842009-01-13T22:01:00.000-05:002009-01-13T22:01:00.000-05:00omg he's so cute.omg he's so cute.moplanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998309937928231527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558474.post-67539771556232382262009-01-13T21:30:00.000-05:002009-01-13T21:30:00.000-05:00HBF is right about that pic - it's a very unfortun...HBF is right about that pic - it's a very unfortunate placement of the lovey, if nothing else. And I can't believe that a) she gave it up! (Pumpkinpie still has her loveys firmly in her grip) and b) you didn't throw it out immediately adn prevent such a thing! Hahaha! You are totally going to have to deal with another few years of it, arent' you? And now it's even floppier through being loved... Oh, you poor thing. think of the comedic potential, at least, of a boy loving his penis.kittenpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215443551546036909noreply@blogger.com