tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post3565686643084252962..comments2023-11-05T01:32:28.975-06:00Comments on Observations from an Ozark Life: Non-Specific Ethnic Fire DrillWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115002505324651653noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-6817760138569350812009-06-10T13:56:11.221-05:002009-06-10T13:56:11.221-05:00OH my Goodness!!! That is so funny when it comes ...OH my Goodness!!! That is so funny when it comes from someone else!!! We have 3 boys and I always feel like a drill sargent...even have the tactical hand signs down pat- things like "I'm watchin' you", "don't make me come over there" and many many more!! I've been told these days will fly by, but I think its an inside joke from those who've gone before us!<br /><br />Thanks again, it was great!shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138326861657251385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-75495625971407007832009-06-09T07:26:43.037-05:002009-06-09T07:26:43.037-05:00Wendy, love your writing voice. I just read you f...Wendy, love your writing voice. I just read you for the first time. I'm a mom dreaming of writing something that others might consider actually reading. Do you write for pay, or just for fun?violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169942651861263371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-23603985500293282332009-06-09T03:27:04.966-05:002009-06-09T03:27:04.966-05:00For a moment I rethink our unspoken arrangement ab...<i>For a moment I rethink our unspoken arrangement about him getting to sleep late in exchange for doing the majority of the housework.</i><br /><br />I am such an idiot. I never thought to make an arrangement like this. Right now, the spouse gets to sleep for free.The Comma Hander-Outer Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705012374874286602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-74817248302390745992009-06-08T17:11:09.028-05:002009-06-08T17:11:09.028-05:00Silly Wendy; that's EVERY Mom's morning. ...Silly Wendy; that's EVERY Mom's morning. :) Only I think I may have sacrificed my side of the bed and shot the husband with the super soaker. or maybe short-sheeted him...Funnyrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871547075275345029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-75672726578907879992009-06-08T01:51:01.275-05:002009-06-08T01:51:01.275-05:00Wow, it's a nice posting. I like it.Wow, it's a nice posting. I like it.Legimanhttp://wherebali.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-81936071141121070102009-06-07T20:59:14.576-05:002009-06-07T20:59:14.576-05:00Thanks for the moral support.:-)
I will try your ...Thanks for the moral support.:-)<br /><br />I will try your mantra idea the next time the kids are exploring the concept of homicidal sibling rivalry. I should get away with it, as the sight of me muttering under my breath is a familiar one round here. I have also found that laughing in the face of adversity, while trying not to descend into manic hysteria, works well too.<br /><br />I've been enjoying reading your blog posts. There is a lot in them that all parents will recognise and empathise with. <br /><br />I suspect that niggling feeling of inadequacy is a normal state for mothers. Most of us worry about whether we are dong a good enough job, but the ones that think they are doing a perfect job are just plain scary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-27095427998497205232009-06-07T06:20:32.577-05:002009-06-07T06:20:32.577-05:00Wonderful writing.
I have only one but it sounds ...Wonderful writing. <br />I have only one but it sounds just the same. However I never blame myself... Its always Dad's fault for not getting up and helping. <br />We mothers are fantastic.<br />By the way, organization is not all that its cracked up to be...If you were , we would not have this entertaining blog to read and T & J would not get a taste of the real world.Deedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704193955232532546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-10900152919229182842009-06-06T21:20:00.357-05:002009-06-06T21:20:00.357-05:00Sounds EXACTLY like mornings in my house. Glad to...Sounds EXACTLY like mornings in my house. Glad to know I'm not alone. And I could use a healthy dose of patience, too. If you figure out how to get some, let me know!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04589606390781637262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-74788412512662601202009-06-06T19:33:25.659-05:002009-06-06T19:33:25.659-05:00See, this is the beauty of diversity. Your life is...See, this is the beauty of diversity. Your life is just a nightmare to me, and yet, there you are, so happy and fulfilled. Whodathunkit? ;-)Lunaeanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-53443066868360622822009-06-06T17:07:27.242-05:002009-06-06T17:07:27.242-05:00You've redeemed yourself, simply by turning th...You've redeemed yourself, simply by turning this all into a great post!<br /><br />I mean, like, a really great post.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824632356834631279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-64668839119230873242009-06-06T12:30:22.411-05:002009-06-06T12:30:22.411-05:00Don't worry, this too shall pass. And I'm ...Don't worry, this too shall pass. And I'm afraid it passes much too quickly. It seems like only yesterday I lived that life. Now my kids are grown and gone and they seem no worse for wear. Don't beat yourself up so much. You're doing the best you can. I don't care what anyone says, no one can be perfect in everything when they are working, a mom, a wife, and keeping a home. The kids won't remember this stuff. I promise you. :)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-85242375328797874182009-06-06T11:41:25.810-05:002009-06-06T11:41:25.810-05:00What an excellent story about motherhood and routi...What an excellent story about motherhood and routines. I think as mothers we all go through these same phases and regrets only to repeat them again when we said we would be patient next time. Bottom line, our children understand we love them because we're there everyday. Keep chugging. Have a great day.poefusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157059633840032305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-45489111679021671532009-06-06T11:05:23.507-05:002009-06-06T11:05:23.507-05:00Wow. That's birth control for me! Just kidding...Wow. That's birth control for me! Just kidding. I can't wait to be a mommy some day, even with all the adventures...<br /><br />But, I'm still trying to get the most out of this single-hood for now. I've got plenty of time before I have all that stress!gorriónhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14241056562344661478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-36358438711639974982009-06-06T09:03:59.407-05:002009-06-06T09:03:59.407-05:00I love it, I can SO relate to a lot of it! And you...I love it, I can SO relate to a lot of it! And you are a fantastic writer!Petra a.k.a The Wise (*Young*) Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717981499965181200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-87177398008665324102009-06-06T08:47:19.436-05:002009-06-06T08:47:19.436-05:00thanks Wendy! computer guru says he can recover m...thanks Wendy! computer guru says he can recover my files.. so fingers crossed!!! sorry your hubby had the same ordeal.. it really is stressful! and a solid reminder to BACK UP EVERYTHING!!! OFTEN!!!<br /><br />have a great weekend!<br />-TracieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-59818927950124998002009-06-06T03:36:15.369-05:002009-06-06T03:36:15.369-05:00As neither a fellow mother, nor adult, I can safel...As neither a fellow mother, nor adult, I can safely say I have no real reason to comment. However my mum often feels the same way you do, and her children are now 15 and 17. I think it has something to do with the pressure of "keeping up appearances" but what do I know.. Im just a teen spectating.<br />I loved reading this :)BlondeAmbitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332479415265658584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-91564962866822334262009-06-05T22:46:32.794-05:002009-06-05T22:46:32.794-05:00I have to say that I love your blog. I am sure it ...I have to say that I love your blog. I am sure it will give me tons of humorous reading material in the future. It's real life not taken too seriously, and I love it. Thanks for blogging!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946145995765539320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-76642009424220838662009-06-05T22:25:59.911-05:002009-06-05T22:25:59.911-05:00If all you want is more patience and organization,...If all you want is more patience and organization, you are light years ahead of me. Don't worry - the day will arrive when they stand in your doorway and say, "Bye, Mom." Absolute heaven, as you roll over and warm up next to that burrito.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-32899507176565578162009-06-05T22:18:35.308-05:002009-06-05T22:18:35.308-05:00Ha, instead of my mom waking me up, I'm the on...Ha, instead of my mom waking me up, I'm the one who's gotta wake her up. At least I dont have to make sure she gets dressed =pTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594519493492383677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-56296583326017277252009-06-05T20:36:04.005-05:002009-06-05T20:36:04.005-05:00You crack me up. Nice writing - creatively and gr...You crack me up. Nice writing - creatively and grammatically.Otowatungahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524060791240487450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-46031705882420586952009-06-05T20:24:13.300-05:002009-06-05T20:24:13.300-05:00Man burrito... that's priceless. Does he scru...Man burrito... that's priceless. Does he scrub toilets??Lady Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164149663313851436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-70166433076684251822009-06-05T18:49:00.110-05:002009-06-05T18:49:00.110-05:00We had some ice days to make up.We had some ice days to make up.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115002505324651653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-24126697547499085142009-06-05T18:40:05.933-05:002009-06-05T18:40:05.933-05:00Doesn't summer break start soon? I know that c...Doesn't summer break start soon? I know that comes with a whole new set of child related issues, but it sounds like you need to be a SIB for a bit, like Lawyer Mom said.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15813140073356995390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-23707437400678488602009-06-05T18:04:14.403-05:002009-06-05T18:04:14.403-05:00Whoa! You are like, manically busy! Happy Friday...Whoa! You are like, manically busy! Happy Friday. Tomorrow you can be a SIB mom like me. (Stay in bed mom, that is).Lawyer Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487040434589941351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571590790949407117.post-36566120105751428162009-06-05T16:58:27.162-05:002009-06-05T16:58:27.162-05:00Wow, Are you spying on us? That's what we do d...Wow, Are you spying on us? That's what we do daily here, except on top of the cat, add the dog, and 2 more kids, and Hubby is in Iraq, so I couldnt squirt him with the super soaker, even if I wanted too, lol!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035888150865387308noreply@blogger.com