tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post6744141592573069073..comments2023-06-05T15:23:37.352+01:00Comments on Stay at home dad: Normal ServiceStay at home dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-45012935788642716112007-06-14T19:27:00.000+01:002007-06-14T19:27:00.000+01:00Take comfort where you can, Annie! I have to say, ...Take comfort where you can, Annie! I have to say, it's in the DNA on my wife's side...Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-66000941890364350572007-06-14T19:03:00.000+01:002007-06-14T19:03:00.000+01:00I hear myself constantly chanting 'stop picking yo...I hear myself constantly chanting 'stop picking your nose' these days - I have to say there is some comfort in knowing others' kids do it too!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07387168103798629268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-79332954688328418622007-06-14T17:55:00.000+01:002007-06-14T17:55:00.000+01:00You and me both Gwen.You and me both Gwen.Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-72870430050621765912007-06-14T14:31:00.000+01:002007-06-14T14:31:00.000+01:00I do still have a slight guilt trip if a throw a w...I do still have a slight guilt trip if a throw a wobbler now that I am supposed to be a responsible adult. But it still happens. I'm one of these people who is quite laid back and then something will really annoy me and I will just explode.Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15695613095959659034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-44847139855321694602007-06-13T11:23:00.000+01:002007-06-13T11:23:00.000+01:00Next stop Damascus Debio!Next stop Damascus Debio!Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-17919402454740774692007-06-13T11:16:00.000+01:002007-06-13T11:16:00.000+01:00I think it must be a man-thing to be able to toler...I think it must be a man-thing to be able to tolerate grumpiness; I always pick my daughter up on it but my husband either shrugs or attempts to find out the problem.<BR/>I am so wrong - you have just illustrated that - thank you SAHD - everyone's grumpiness shall now be excused and accepted by me.debiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218049959165514277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-33045969277746297312007-06-13T09:47:00.000+01:002007-06-13T09:47:00.000+01:00Why does it make you feel bad Gwen? Because it is ...Why does it make you feel bad Gwen? Because it is so understanding?Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-20078540662440979422007-06-13T08:59:00.000+01:002007-06-13T08:59:00.000+01:00I remember once when I was small I was having a ta...I remember once when I was small I was having a tantrum and my mum saying something like it was OK because it encouraged my individuality. That stuck with me and now makes me feel now so bad if I throw a wobbler (which I try to do less and less now - hopefully)Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15695613095959659034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-14358428614986676242007-06-13T08:26:00.000+01:002007-06-13T08:26:00.000+01:00It's another blog, but I find boys amazing, being ...It's another blog, but I find boys amazing, being used to a girl. And I can see no link with me at all. Yes, certainly wouldn't trade it..Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-28591452906080591012007-06-13T04:24:00.000+01:002007-06-13T04:24:00.000+01:00I am convinced this instant "moodiness" and aversi...I am convinced this instant "moodiness" and aversion to parental hair-brushing is a three-year-old girl trait, as my boys were nothing like this.<BR/><BR/>Even so, I wouldn't trade it . . . and I doubt you would either.<BR/><BR/>Carriecarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038972194323564240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-30368945737467300822007-06-13T01:26:00.000+01:002007-06-13T01:26:00.000+01:00Thanks Livvy. Funny how the odd word or phrase alw...Thanks Livvy. Funny how the odd word or phrase always sticks out, reading others' blogs.Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-63350767525125494662007-06-13T00:48:00.000+01:002007-06-13T00:48:00.000+01:00'The beauty of the telling' is what I enjoyed most...'The beauty of the telling' is what I enjoyed most about this post. Thank you.<BR/>LivvyLivvy U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15954289268370454513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-88171620927120817642007-06-12T15:02:00.000+01:002007-06-12T15:02:00.000+01:00@TM, we might as well stop telling her not to now ...@TM, we might as well stop telling her not to now then!Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-17827033587603711192007-06-12T14:43:00.000+01:002007-06-12T14:43:00.000+01:00I kept a notebook with all the amusing/interesting...I kept a notebook with all the amusing/interesting/sad observations of my children. All of them love reading it now.<BR/>Baggy bottomed second son too combined the nose picking with thumb sucking. Thumb in the mouth, index finger up the nose. He's now 18 and the thumb sucking has stopped but sadly not the nose picking!@themillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644636690850127781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-27422029786793299062007-06-12T13:46:00.000+01:002007-06-12T13:46:00.000+01:00I did hear somewhere that it's a good way of build...I did hear somewhere that it's a good way of building up immunity, CJ; unfortunately my daughter has a habit of combining it with thumb-sucking so it has developed comfort status too...Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-86869339596565958822007-06-12T13:40:00.000+01:002007-06-12T13:40:00.000+01:00Sparx, you will of course rarely do anything else....Sparx, you will of course rarely do anything else...Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-71897225218187460782007-06-12T13:38:00.000+01:002007-06-12T13:38:00.000+01:00Why do all kids pick their noses?Why do all kids pick their noses?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-64887983120957981772007-06-12T13:13:00.000+01:002007-06-12T13:13:00.000+01:00I can't wait for this bit, when the spud starts ta...I can't wait for this bit, when the spud starts talking back... must remember not to embarrass him...Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-4939459916846134692007-06-12T09:34:00.000+01:002007-06-12T09:34:00.000+01:00Beta mum - yes, sensitive things, children. I gues...Beta mum - yes, sensitive things, children. I guess it doesn't do to analyze too closely.<BR/><BR/>DM - you will then be 'drunk granny' of course...Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-88598618821626083732007-06-11T21:44:00.000+01:002007-06-11T21:44:00.000+01:00I am well past the nappy changing stage, but still...I am well past the nappy changing stage, but still waiting impatiently for one of mine to buy me a drink. It probably won't happen until they are at the stage where they are changing my nappies!.Drunk Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213660260846567668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-84012271870545424032007-06-11T21:18:00.000+01:002007-06-11T21:18:00.000+01:00I used to hate it when my mother laughed at me. I ...I used to hate it when my mother laughed at me. I was an only child without the cut and thrust of siblings to get me inured to it.<BR/>I try not to laugh at the chldren when they're not in the mood to cope, but sometimes I don't hide it well enough and they're very quick to notice.<BR/>And sometimes they just wake up feeling cross and ready to pick fault with everything, even when they're not tired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-3461690898506992302007-06-11T18:31:00.000+01:002007-06-11T18:31:00.000+01:00Hi Devonlife. (Sounds good!) They do, they do. The...Hi Devonlife. (Sounds good!) They do, they do. The spinning is getting faster too...Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-56975556029682411332007-06-11T18:24:00.000+01:002007-06-11T18:24:00.000+01:00Hello iota. Yes, I can imagine you might have a ha...Hello iota. Yes, I can imagine you might have a had a tough time... It's a good point, but I think it's different to laugh when someone is feeling vulnerable. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure children sometimes feel noone takes them seriously; particularly first thing on a Monday!Stay at home dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943310521217164291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-80463619846821078582007-06-11T17:43:00.000+01:002007-06-11T17:43:00.000+01:00Oh stay at home dad, don't those moments of time p...Oh stay at home dad, don't those moments of time passing just catch in your throat and send memories spinning around your head.DevonLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771725641771199612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309801433272440943.post-70986846315056179942007-06-11T17:19:00.000+01:002007-06-11T17:19:00.000+01:00As number 3 of 4 children, I always thought that p...As number 3 of 4 children, I always thought that part of family life was learning to take being laughed at. That was until I had children of my own, and had similar experiences to the one you describe. But we can't be affirming ALL the time, can we? Or can we?Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.com