Comments on: Who ARE you and WHAT did you do with my SON? http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/ It happens to the best of us. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:20:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: James http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-579 James Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:40:53 +0000 http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-579 B.C. (Before Children) I remember seeeing a parent with a child who's going ballistic and thinking "What is *wrong* with that kid" and "How sad to come from a home like that" and stuff like that. But now I know--completely normal even well-adjusted kids can completely lose it. And it sounds like they get locked in a closet for punishment. Somewhat sadly, I have even started to think that "fun" or a "treat" is bad for kids--am I crazy?? I only thought that after a couple of experiences like this, when I thought, "Man, that was NOT worth it." But I'm sure I'll forget by the next time it's time for something fun. (P.S. Nathaniel just turned 3 and is in the middle of a screaming phase -- although thankfully we've never had the roll on the ground, pounding feet, banging head kind of tantrum.) B.C. (Before Children) I remember seeeing a parent with a child who’s going ballistic and thinking “What is *wrong* with that kid” and “How sad to come from a home like that” and stuff like that. But now I know–completely normal even well-adjusted kids can completely lose it. And it sounds like they get locked in a closet for punishment.

Somewhat sadly, I have even started to think that “fun” or a “treat” is bad for kids–am I crazy?? I only thought that after a couple of experiences like this, when I thought, “Man, that was NOT worth it.” But I’m sure I’ll forget by the next time it’s time for something fun.

(P.S. Nathaniel just turned 3 and is in the middle of a screaming phase — although thankfully we’ve never had the roll on the ground, pounding feet, banging head kind of tantrum.)

]]> By: amylola http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-578 amylola Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:53:03 +0000 http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-578 Not a bad idea, Jas! Not a bad idea, Jas!

]]> By: Jason http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-577 Jason Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:42:25 +0000 http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-577 Wow.. what an adventure! I'm glad it worked out okay in the end and what patience you have. I have to admit, though, I kind of wanted a Google Map along side to follow you through the city. :) Wow.. what an adventure! I’m glad it worked out okay in the end and what patience you have. I have to admit, though, I kind of wanted a Google Map along side to follow you through the city. :)

]]> By: amylola http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-576 amylola Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:00:22 +0000 http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-576 Hey, no problem, Mike. Glad to be of service. ;) Hey, no problem, Mike. Glad to be of service. ;)

]]> By: mike http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-575 mike Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:12:08 +0000 http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-575 This confirms my suspicions that no good can come of people getting engaged. (Also, thanks for informing me that our 2.5 year old has a good year and a half of this craziness in him.) This confirms my suspicions that no good can come of people getting engaged.

(Also, thanks for informing me that our 2.5 year old has a good year and a half of this craziness in him.)

]]> By: amylola http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-574 amylola Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:11:50 +0000 http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-574 Thanks! And it's the doses of "what could be" that remind me that 99% of the time we do have a pretty amazing kid. Thanks! And it’s the doses of “what could be” that remind me that 99% of the time we do have a pretty amazing kid.

]]> By: Bobby Andersen http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-573 Bobby Andersen Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:09:11 +0000 http://mommybrain.net/2006/08/13/who-are-you-and-what-did-you-do-with-my-son/#comment-573 I'm a regular reader, so I read it all. :) I must say, I'm really impressed that he apologized. Quite a kid you have there! I’m a regular reader, so I read it all. :)
I must say, I’m really impressed that he apologized. Quite a kid you have there!

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