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Re: While I Was Out

jrapp — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:51:42 -0000

Oh boy do I know your pain. Ever since my almost 4-year-old got her first "big girl bed" and was relased from the confines of her crib, it's been 5:30-6:00 EVERY morning. This morning she actually tried to pry my eyelids open as she was saying, "are you awake?" It's the most tortorous alarm clock imaginable. Oh, and the 20-month-old has a new routine too. She crys in the middle of the night for "wata" and then demands to come in our bed. She kisses us both and I put her back down. It's cute, but a routine I started out of desperation that I sorely regret.

I laugh now when look at my old dusty alarm clock on my nightstand that I use to curse and hit the snooze button on at 7am every morning, you know, before I had kids and had a 9-5 job. Those were the days...

Re: Picking Up is Hard to Do

jrapp — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:28:47 -0000

I'm banging my head on the keyboard reading this. You mean to tell me it's even more boring the older they get? I have a 17 month old and a 3.5 year old and I have days when just the thought of one more kids show, one more bounce house, one more play date is going to set me into a catatonic state.

I'll admit I loved all of that the first few times I did it, but I forgot the 1st rule of toddlerhood-repetition.

Now I get to look forward to long lines at the kindergarden pick-up too? Thanks Lindsay, that's just what I needed to hear today:)

Re: Balance

jrapp — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:39:36 -0000

Oh boy! My biggest fear is that by staying home and taking care of my little ones, I'm the #1 super hero to them-for now. Then when they grow up and I don't have much of a career they will look at me like I'm pathetic and say something along the lines of, "I don't want to grow up and turn into YOU. I want a LIFE."

Yeah, well we all turn into our mothers eventually:) If anybody really had the answer to this dilemma, this discussion wouldn't exist.

Re: The Very Important Phone Call

jrapp — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:24:22 -0000

I'm surprised you even attempted that. With my 1 and 3-year olds, my friends and family know that the phone is totally off limits. If I try to converse, all hell breaks loose and I can't stand it. Plus I hate phones really. So, it's email or nothin! At least for the next 5 years.

My husband on the other hand? Oh, he'll talk to his family for 30 minutes while changing a screaming baby, washing the toddler, juggling plates, etc. He seems to be highly amused by the caller on the other end (usually his mom) not being able to understand a word he says.

Re: Goodbye, Homeschool. Goodbye.

jrapp — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:54:37 -0000

God bless those homeschool people. I have a 1 and 3-year-old and I watch the school bus go by with a look of envy. "Take my damn kids PLEASE." OK, it's not that bad, but lets just say I'll be ready to send them off when the time comes and I won't feel one bit guilty about it.

Re: An Explanation and Some News

jrapp — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:13:09 -0000

First of all, welcome back to the Scene. A good article even through all that busy clutter on the page. Jeez, why are newspaper websites all doing that now? Oh yeah, advertising.

Anyway, I hear ya. At least you can say you WERE someone. Most of us (OK, I can only speak for myself here) had jobs that can't possibly support those high-priced daycare payments. We are at home because we love our children, but also because we have been financially forced out of the market.

It's hard sometimes not having the validation of a paycheck and benefits, especially for the incredibly important work that we do!

Re: Death by Kindergarten

jrapp — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:44:33 -0000

Hilarious!! I've had this same thought. I struggle just getting my three-year-old off to mother's day out. I guess that means I'm SCREWED:)

Re: D.N.A. It's Not What You Think

jrapp — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:42:03 -0000

Being a daydreaming introvert that I am, I'm pretty sure I've offended many people. I've had people I've once worked with, was in moms groups with, lived near, etc that I've drawn a complete blank. My poor husband is usually the one who whispers who it is in my ear as we walk away. It's pretty bad.

From that I've learned that if someone is giving me a certain knowing look, I just immediately wave and say hi. It's better than turning away in awkward embarrassment. So, who knows, one of your snubs could just be from a space cadet like me.

Re: Hello, Chattanooga!

jrapp — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:29:50 -0000

I love Chattanooga! It's such a little gem of a city. Nashville could learn some lessons on riverfront development from them.

Great photos too.

Re: Victory is Mine

jrapp — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:32:21 -0000

Slotted toasters are stupid. STUPID. My husband now agrees as well. You can't make bagel pizza's in a slotted toaster. Case closed.

Re: A New Preschool Perspective

jrapp — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:04:26 -0000

My daughter went in mother's day out at 2 and a half. She craved school mates and activities.

She's now 3 and a half and starting her second year. She comes home so excited everyday and they really do so much with the children. Hayrides, pumpkin painting, costume and carnival day. They learn songs and have special guests. She has a blast. I wouldn't change a thing. She would go out of her mind being home all day. Of course it's only 2 days a week and relatively inexpensive too.

Glad I've done it. Glad that your Punky has done so well too.

Re: Look Out, June Cleaver

jrapp — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:46:02 -0000

Your just one microchip away from being a Stepford wife. Congratulations!

Re: Kindergarten Turmoil!

jrapp — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:09:39 -0000

Yeah, that is awkward. Well known blog/article writer=anonymity blown. Hey, if you can navigate those moms groups, you can survive anything!

Re: It Is Done

jrapp — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:47:15 -0000

Change is good, it's just tough to adjust to. They are both so cute. I hope they have a wonderful year ahead.

Re: Tales from the Redneck Riviera

jrapp — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:10:23 -0000

Good for you Lindsay! That's the kind of attitude your little ones will pick up on and want to emulate. Bravery is contagious you know.

Re: If You're Visiting from Advertising Age...

jrapp — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:38:55 -0000

"The good mommy bloggers are selling a lifestyle." Now I really am proud to only have 3 readers to my little blog, one of which stumbled upon it during a google search for moldy wonder bread. I write about anything I want, including weird dreams involving daisy dukes and a mortal fear of country music.

The comments on this article are mostly in your defense. I think (hope) she got the message now:)

Re: CheeseburgHer 09!

jrapp — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:17:11 -0000

Great point Lindsay. Thanks for the advice. I've enjoyed reading your bog and articles over the years. Please keep it up.

Re: CheeseburgHer 09!

jrapp — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:57:58 -0000

Wow, this whole bog thing is really looking like an insider group to me. Sort of like the college group I never hung out with:) I just now had the time (5 years too late I'm guessing) to start my little blog and so far I know I have at least 3 readers. Yep, 3! Oh, and no advertising. I'm guessing it's going to stay that way and that's OK. It's my therapy.

Looks like you guys had some much needed fun from your hard work. Something to aspire to.