tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post116259070078099153..comments2023-10-25T05:02:32.574-05:00Comments on SNIPPETS FROM SPACESHIP ORION: TRUTH or CONSEQUENCESWithinWithouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1163031777917681342006-11-08T18:22:00.000-06:002006-11-08T18:22:00.000-06:00Angel:Good to hear, Dahlink.Carm:You're right, of ...Angel:<BR/><BR/>Good to hear, Dahlink.<BR/><BR/>Carm:<BR/><BR/>You're right, of course. But mine is a measured response with him.<BR/><BR/>I get on his case but he also knows I let it slide and don't sweat it all the time.<BR/><BR/>:)WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1163006347242458292006-11-08T11:19:00.000-06:002006-11-08T11:19:00.000-06:00WW, if it's any consolation, and it probably isn't...WW, if it's any consolation, and it probably isn't, my younger son, age 19 still plays with a sawed-off orange plastic automatic rifle that makes that annoying sound. AND he has a sheet on his bed but you can hardly see it under clothes, books, etc. I gave up years ago. Unless you cut them some slack you will go insane or bust an artery trying to get them to clean up their rooms.Carmenztahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11766983162057446234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162924902822200612006-11-07T12:41:00.000-06:002006-11-07T12:41:00.000-06:00nevah evah dahlink!i appreciate all the input, it ...nevah evah dahlink!<BR/>i appreciate all the input, it makes me feel evah so special to know so many people care enough to think about li'l ol' mois and my kettle of bananas!AngelConradiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423318903817661244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162881390868670892006-11-07T00:36:00.000-06:002006-11-07T00:36:00.000-06:00White Forest:Thanks! (I think...)White Forest:<BR/><BR/>Thanks! (I think...)WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162879018540349832006-11-06T23:56:00.000-06:002006-11-06T23:56:00.000-06:00interesting as to how you dealt with this kinda si...interesting as to how you dealt with this kinda situation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162855167198317082006-11-06T17:19:00.000-06:002006-11-06T17:19:00.000-06:00Bibi:WHAT? I have to endure this until he's THAT o...Bibi:<BR/><BR/>WHAT? I have to endure this until he's THAT old????<BR/><BR/>AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162853054550957322006-11-06T16:44:00.000-06:002006-11-06T16:44:00.000-06:00LOL ... you sound just like my brother and his son...LOL ... you sound just like my brother and his son (who's 21). They're great buds but I know my bro tears his hair out at times ;-)Bibihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13802559680641810942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162842258316352552006-11-06T13:44:00.000-06:002006-11-06T13:44:00.000-06:00Angel:Sure, it's all part of his growing up, it's ...Angel:<BR/><BR/>Sure, it's all part of his growing up, it's all one big bundle of numb confusion/elation for him at the same time, with an overflow of testosterone thrown in for good measure.<BR/><BR/>Glad to see you visit.<BR/><BR/>I wondered if my comments about D might have had you wanting to kick me in the gonads instead of him in the butt (figuratively, not literally, of course).WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162840933684981912006-11-06T13:22:00.000-06:002006-11-06T13:22:00.000-06:00you mean i can blame the last 8 girlfriends for th...you mean i can blame the last 8 girlfriends for the state of his bedroom!?!?!AngelConradiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423318903817661244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162831648171783302006-11-06T10:47:00.000-06:002006-11-06T10:47:00.000-06:00Gautami:Yes, what WOULD we do?Staying up late...go...Gautami:<BR/><BR/>Yes, what WOULD we do?<BR/><BR/>Staying up late...good on you.WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162830579544071812006-11-06T10:29:00.000-06:002006-11-06T10:29:00.000-06:00Boys are boys! Messy! But then what will we do wit...Boys are boys! Messy! But then what will we do without them?<BR/><BR/>BTW, I never stayed up late even when I was studying for my masters in Chemistry. Never after 10.30 pm.gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162823312489870982006-11-06T08:28:00.000-06:002006-11-06T08:28:00.000-06:00KJ:They don't call me Blowhard King of Run-on Sent...KJ:<BR/><BR/>They don't call me Blowhard King of Run-on Sentences for nothing. The words are true though.<BR/><BR/>MJ:<BR/><BR/>Two words: Too expensive.<BR/><BR/>Lee:<BR/><BR/>You, Stace and Aidan should get together for an undie-folding party, and show each other your doilies at the same time.<BR/><BR/>I'm with your mom on this one, Lee.<BR/><BR/>Babe:<BR/><BR/>Welcome, first.<BR/><BR/>He and my daughter live with their mom, I have them every second weekend. He phones me up and asks if he can come over on the "other" weekends.<BR/><BR/>He very maturely cleaned up his room to my satisfaction Sunday night, so all's cool.<BR/><BR/>:)WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162819105329507552006-11-06T07:18:00.000-06:002006-11-06T07:18:00.000-06:00Well, my first time here. I thought this post was ...Well, my first time here. I thought this post was pretty funny. Being the mother of two, now adults, I can really relate to this. Our sons room had a strange musky smell and socks that actually stood up on there own in a corner. Our daughters room had a clean and dirty pile of clothes, never knew which one was which and there were small patches of nail polish drops on the new carpet.<BR/><BR/>I don't know why the surprise overnight visit, but isn't it wonderful he came to you. I bet that room has a door and there are wonderful products out to make the fabrics and air smell great (wish we had it when our son was younger)if the room has a hint of "son" to it. Just close the door and kiss him goodbye and know he loves being around you. They usually get over the "messy" stage, its a part of growing up.Babe in the Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967595654094910663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162815240476015652006-11-06T06:14:00.000-06:002006-11-06T06:14:00.000-06:00I would be interested to know how aidan folds the ...I would be interested to know how aidan folds the undies-haha- I do it this way - lay them flat, fold each side into the middle,then take the bottom piece and bring up and tuck over the back -and yay -a little bundle. Should try it - it's fun ;). The underwear folding is a delayed rebellion against my mother who used to just shove them in the draw and you could never find the ones you wanted...issues... :).leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562641539954768235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162798521729137372006-11-06T01:35:00.000-06:002006-11-06T01:35:00.000-06:002 words: Molly Maid.2 words: Molly Maid.The Mistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109289531733623207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162796710436214162006-11-06T01:05:00.000-06:002006-11-06T01:05:00.000-06:00And great to hear he's doing so well, in no small ...And great to hear he's doing so well, in no small part due to all the hard work you put in on his behalf at the worst possible time of all when he needed you the most and when all the "help" wasn't being helpful at all.<BR/>_____________________________<BR/><BR/>this is a hell of a sentence, ww!<BR/><BR/>:)kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162795592573380002006-11-06T00:46:00.000-06:002006-11-06T00:46:00.000-06:00KJ:It was an honour to read the Joey story...thank...KJ:<BR/><BR/>It was an honour to read the Joey story...thanks for allowing us in.<BR/><BR/>And great to hear he's doing so well, in no small part due to all the hard work you put in on his behalf at the worst possible time of all when he needed you the most and when all the "help" wasn't being helpful at all.<BR/><BR/>You did see my email address, right, that you had asked me for?WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162786164243059192006-11-05T22:09:00.000-06:002006-11-05T22:09:00.000-06:00ww, this is an hysterical post. everytime i look a...ww, this is an hysterical post. everytime i look at the photos i start laughing again. <BR/><BR/>nothing like having and loving kids.<BR/><BR/>btw, you asked about joey. first of all, thanks for reading his story. it is an honor that you took the time. <BR/><BR/>joe is doing incredibly well. he lives in a supervised/independent apt with two other roomates. the agency that runs it checks in with him daily and helps him with independent living skills like cooking, groceries etc. he has forged a wonderful friendship with one of his roommates, who is also mentally challenged but also very independent, and that has been a joy for joe. all in all, he is happier than he ever thought possible. he's spent the last two thanksgivings with me and my family but this year he's hanging out with aunt theresa. that's the story so far. :)kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162774232101439612006-11-05T18:50:00.000-06:002006-11-05T18:50:00.000-06:00Aidan:I'm wich you on the boys are meant to be mes...Aidan:<BR/><BR/>I'm wich you on the boys are meant to be messy, mate. But if I just let him be and not grabbed him by the ear or nose and got on his case, it would be far too late to get him to change at age 18.<BR/><BR/>I love your law of thermodynamics, it makes perfect sense to the male brain. But we have to help it along to avoid a weekly axe murder.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure Stace must love the way you fold towels and undies...or is she jealous?<BR/><BR/>Take your time with the kids bit. Your approach is smart, but I'm not so sure good parenting is as much about maturity as it is about common sense.<BR/><BR/>And that seems to be something you have a lot of. It just kind of kicks in, like instinct.<BR/><BR/>When you're both ready, you'll know...WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162745777613908382006-11-05T10:56:00.000-06:002006-11-05T10:56:00.000-06:00Ces:OK, if we're getting down and stinky...My guy ...Ces:<BR/><BR/>OK, if we're getting down and stinky...<BR/><BR/>My guy will only wear black socks, and he peels em off and leaves em wherever he goes. They smell like the dickens.<BR/><BR/>I bought mandarin oranges for them this weekend. He consumes at least two per hour, leaving the peels in a pile, another sign of where he's been...almost like a dog marking his territory.<BR/><BR/>Being the dominant male in the pack, however, I get him to clean up every hour. His only safe haven is his room, which I let him wallow in until I take them home...<BR/><BR/>Only this time he won't be leaving it the disaster it was last weekend...WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162744620006921082006-11-05T10:37:00.000-06:002006-11-05T10:37:00.000-06:00LOL! No he has always been a neat kid. But his Dad...LOL! No he has always been a neat kid. But his Dad tells him to clean his room. That does not mean however, that he won't leave his dirty socks in the living room or skateboard gear in the foyer.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162742891728439692006-11-05T10:08:00.000-06:002006-11-05T10:08:00.000-06:00Pam:Go ahead on your murderous rampage, but don't ...Pam:<BR/><BR/>Go ahead on your murderous rampage, but don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger.<BR/><BR/>Legions: I'm told it's the space between my teeth. So why aren't all the female dental hygienists swarming me for dates?<BR/><BR/>Ziggi:<BR/><BR/>Good strategy. Might work on my daughter's room, if she'd ever actually open the door and come out of there.<BR/><BR/>Wouldn't work on my son. He doesn't read or write, so don't know how he passes in school.<BR/><BR/>Ces:<BR/><BR/>I think it's a girl thing too. But on your son, is he doing it with smoke and mirrors?WithinWithouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05545398587099834271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162737059751536552006-11-05T08:30:00.000-06:002006-11-05T08:30:00.000-06:00Well then if this was a clean teenage room, I real...Well then if this was a clean teenage room, I really consider myself very lucky then. I thought I was the lousiest housekeeper. I moan constantly about it. In fact every week in my blog. BUT my children's rooms are the cleanest and most organized. My 13 y.o. son's room is clean then. You can actually walk in to his closet. He does not make his bed all the time but that is the only thing messy, except of course the laptop on the bed, the iPod and other electronic gadgets. I should give him some slack and give him compliments. My daughter's room is very organized BUT her closet is physically bulging with clothes. Her closet is the extension of Limited II, Aeropostle and Abercombie and Fitch. I think that is a girl thing.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162717730393710382006-11-05T03:08:00.000-06:002006-11-05T03:08:00.000-06:00that would also be considered relatively ok when I...that would also be considered relatively ok when I look at my teenage daughter's room, where indeed you cannot see the carpet. However I hit on a new method to encouraging tidying - I told her I would tidy it but only after reading everything I found in there - working reasonablyZighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325808421083028026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28180198.post-1162708152422388982006-11-05T00:29:00.000-06:002006-11-05T00:29:00.000-06:00I'd kill for my son to have his room that clean! H...I'd <I>kill</I> for my son to have his room <I>that</I> clean! <BR/><BR/>HE is right, you have a legion of adoring female fans. Good job! :grin:Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689972441910256724noreply@blogger.com