tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post6254898037526203511..comments2024-03-11T11:13:12.066-05:00Comments on Homeschool and Etc.: With Friends Like This...Happy Elf Mom (Christine)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-73461368312768265952011-06-04T15:35:22.976-05:002011-06-04T15:35:22.976-05:00Okay.....
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I am sorry you have such a knuck...Okay.....<br /><br />(HUG)<br /><br />I am sorry you have such a knuckle head for a neighbor. Even if her attempt was sincere to reach out and *try* to be helpful, she looked like a complete behind the way she went about it. <br /><br />(Another hug for good measure)<br /><br />As far as the library goes, they *do* want you there. They do! Patrons keep libraries alive, but, as you said it needs to be a comfortable experience for all....so staying away is not the answer. Making it a point to get the kids there IS. Call the library beforehand. Let them know you are coming and *ask* if there is either an aide or a volunteer available to HELP you navigate the library with the kids to make the visit a little easier on everyone. I am sure they would be glad to help. You cannot let others ignorance and intolerance of your family's situation and special needs keep you from living life. How will the kids ever learn? They won't. They will be afraid to go out, afraid of social situation and unable to to interact in those situations. Pick a day on the calendar, make it library day every week all summer long. <br /><br />As far as the weight goes, I love you no matter what size you are, what you look like, if you have any hair at all or if you color yourself with Sharpie markers and drool a lot. You have shown me your true self and she's a phenomenally beautiful, brilliantly kindhearted woman with genuine love for her children. That's all that matters. When you are ready to focus on you, the weight will change, you know that. And honestly, if anyone makes a comment about your weight, or the neighbor recommends weight loss books, etc again I would act floored and *scream* 'WHAT?!!? I'm FAT?? Who told you this???' and act nuts. Hopefully it keeps her from speaking to you for a long while. lol<br /><br /><br />Love you.Blondeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827536147609261504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-78642795665028403892009-09-23T20:33:54.324-05:002009-09-23T20:33:54.324-05:00I don't know what to say and I wish I had answ...I don't know what to say and I wish I had answers for you. You are definitely a strong, capable, beautiful, grounded woman. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. <br /><br />I don't know if this will make you feel better or anything, but a favorite story in my family is how my brother watched Halloween (the original) when he was 5 or so. Somehow based on the white hockey mask, he got the idea that the killer was Japanese. And he would scream bloody murder at the site of ANY Asian man for nearly a year. Someday, hopefully, you might laugh at the "bombs," too :)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07773816461928672279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-50060954615219943762009-09-21T13:57:47.318-05:002009-09-21T13:57:47.318-05:00ohh. I'm sorry Mrs. C. I'm sure it will ge...ohh. I'm sorry Mrs. C. I'm sure it will get better. Just a tough time right now.. Wish I had something to say to make you feel better. You always have such nice things to say to me when im down..and How can you exercise when you are homeschooling 2 kids and keeping an eye on 2 more little one's.<br /><br />Maybe Mrs.C. needs a little Mommy get away. Even for the afternoon. Just some time to yourself to get things back in perspective.. and ignore your nosy neighbor~!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05334140144383344664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-51133698971047270302009-09-20T21:39:35.773-05:002009-09-20T21:39:35.773-05:00((((hugs))))
Getting out for us has been a big cha...((((hugs))))<br />Getting out for us has been a big challenge too. Last year my husband was deployed for nine months and there were just some times we had to get out. I remember sitting in the car and praying a lot before entering anywhere. <br />I always found it fascinating that people were okay with a five year old having a raging fit over a toy they wanted in the store but if my 10 year old nonverbal autistic child got upset in the least they all shoot us a dirty look.<br />Seems kind of messed up to me! <br />As for the weight issue, I am with the person who mentioned the coffee cake! :) My weight is generally in direct proportion to my stress level.<br />I hope things improve for you and you get the help you need. I will be praying for you!Bronwynhttp://www.homeschoolblogger.com/coffeeandconversationoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-45805772444477616052009-09-20T01:16:18.573-05:002009-09-20T01:16:18.573-05:00I have nothing. Just cyber hugs (useless) and pra...I have nothing. Just cyber hugs (useless) and prayers (very useFUL).Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11073494749323285769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-65080863689413238092009-09-19T21:12:33.361-05:002009-09-19T21:12:33.361-05:00LOL Ganeida, I'd rather have an enabling frien...LOL Ganeida, I'd rather have an enabling friend than a critic anyday!! You come on over and bring the coffeecake. I'll put the coffee on. :]<br /><br />Kim, it really stinks, doesn't it?? Hope you are feeling better. Been thinking of you.<br /><br />LAA, I *loved* your comment. I really appreciated it. I feel alone, and hearing I'm not the only "that mom" in the universe actually does help a little.<br /><br />Lisa, thanks!! That's the sort of comment out of the blue I like to hear! :] God bless ya.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-85569579226300377502009-09-19T21:05:19.551-05:002009-09-19T21:05:19.551-05:00I really enjoy your blog and I think you and your ...I really enjoy your blog and I think you and your kids are wonderful, sorry the rest of the world sucks :(Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-16596311650736969302009-09-19T13:12:10.396-05:002009-09-19T13:12:10.396-05:00Mrs. C, ((Hugs)) from me too! I'm sporting a ...Mrs. C, ((Hugs)) from me too! I'm sporting a bunch of extra weight at this point in my life too. I've managed to fit some exercise time in.. but I have to get up at 4:30 in the morning to fit it in and be able to get lessons prepared for the kids. Then, I'm exhausted by lunchtime.. Have I lost any weight, no! Do I feel better? Somewhat.. when I'm not discouraged about my inability to lose weight.<br /><br />The library is a big challenge for us too. A couple of recent visits for us have ended in Samuel being escorted (by me and his helper) screaming out the door. I am in the process of talking with our library about setting up a story time for kids with Asperger's Syndrome. I was shocked when I contacted them for a one-time event and they came back to me offering a monthly event! <br /><br />I hope the help you need comes through. Is it through a state program? There is a 10 year waiting list for some services here in VA, but I have help through another waiver in the meantime. Are you near a college or anything where you might be able to find some student help?<br /><br />I wish I had better advice to give you.. just take things one at a time. You're not alone.. my life is pretty much an unorganized shambles right now too. I have almost no social life and as the months go by it gets harder to get to the computer in my office as the school books, things to file, etc. grows into a mountain, and it's getting harder for me to find the time to keep in touch with something that helps me maintain my sanity.. blogging friends.<br /><br />Sorry to take up so much space talking about me!LAA and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587951326698052928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-70486850203177964402009-09-19T09:49:53.132-05:002009-09-19T09:49:53.132-05:00From one lardo to another, I feel your gain . . . ...From one lardo to another, I feel your gain . . . ;-P<br /><br />It is probably impractical for you, but I sure am enjoying walking every day with Pamela for 30 minutes. How does your crew do with outdoor time in the back yard or finding cool things to explore or just burning up energy without causing a ruckus?walkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05046468024103932112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-10896153815476627602009-09-19T04:12:14.673-05:002009-09-19T04:12:14.673-05:00Oh sweetheart, I hear you on the weight gain. (((h...Oh sweetheart, I hear you on the weight gain. (((hugs)))Kim (frogpondsrock)http://frogpondsrock.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-64154420926290118832009-09-18T23:52:45.703-05:002009-09-18T23:52:45.703-05:00♥♥♥Hugs♥♥♥ I don't know what to say. That mus...♥♥♥Hugs♥♥♥ I don't know what to say. That must have been so hurtful. Sorry. No advice ~ & you know I understand all about kids with anti~social behaviours. *sigh* I wish there wasn't an ocean & 2 continents between us & I could pop in for coffee with lots of chocolate cake & cream & stuff the whole weight thing. Not helpful, no. Love you anyway. You're beautiful inside.<br /><br />[Gee I can say a lot when I have nothing to say. Sorry about that.]Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-23711448976203466012009-09-18T23:05:42.740-05:002009-09-18T23:05:42.740-05:00Nothing juicy there, just a double-post.Nothing juicy there, just a double-post.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-70539914033827651632009-09-18T23:02:55.360-05:002009-09-18T23:02:55.360-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-7688698248948250252009-09-18T23:02:54.163-05:002009-09-18T23:02:54.163-05:00LOL Sue I have to wonder if she DID think that the...LOL Sue I have to wonder if she DID think that the call was helpful. If she didn't that would be pretty evil. I surely do appreciate the sympathy. If only it would translate into magical weight loss on my part...<br /><br />Bonnie, emailed you some specifics don't want to share in public.<br /><br />Mary, this person would NOT be an ok person to leave the kids with. She is much older.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-49003820644423852972009-09-18T22:55:19.278-05:002009-09-18T22:55:19.278-05:00Good intentions or not, she was being presumptuous...Good intentions or not, she was being presumptuous and, frankly, rude. But people who are sure they are helping other people lose weight, often are. It's like they think you don't know. Like you could avoid looking in the mirror, or having to shop for clothes. Been there, done that, got the one-size-fits all T-shirt to prove it. <br /><br />Umm . . . Since she seems so interested in helping, do you suppose this neighbor would be willing to keep the kids so you could go out for a walk or therapy or a good stiff drink or to an I Hate Rush Limbaugh party?<br /><br />hugs,<br />maryMary O. Paddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04097124493453341534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-21160748482995027072009-09-18T22:55:10.425-05:002009-09-18T22:55:10.425-05:00Yea, I love the when's the baby due question e...Yea, I love the when's the baby due question especially when I would kill to be pregnant. But I must say I have used it to my advantage. I once told Southwest Airlines I needed to board early so I could be near the bathroom, because I was pregnant. I'm just lucky they didn't tell me I was too pregnant to travel!<br /><br />I'm so sorry about the library. I wish there was some advice I could share about socializing the kids. I would love to hear why Sundays are out. I thought things were going well at church. I don't know why people are so stupid--when they mean well (like your neighbor). I have a really great workout tape for kids--I do it with them and they love it! Maybe something like that is something you could do with the kiddies if you felt like exercising.<br /><br />Wish I had more to share...just know that I love you and I will be praying!--BonnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-76357128465326552752009-09-18T22:52:10.407-05:002009-09-18T22:52:10.407-05:00(((((Mrs. C))))) I feel your pain.
I am so sor...(((((Mrs. C))))) I feel your pain. <br /><br />I am so sorry that things seem so bleak right now. The same thing could have happened to me, and I was almost crying reading your story. I really can't believe a neighbor would think a call like that would be welcomed by you! <br /><br />I wish I had some wonderful words of advice, but do know that I will be praying for you.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508033779758406137noreply@blogger.com