Comments for Notes from the Trenches http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com fighting the war on tantrums since 1994 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:12:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on The Better to See You With by Coco http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/2010/03/10/the-better-to-see-you-with/#comment-168837 Coco Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:05:37 +0000 http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/?p=4338#comment-168837 I join you in your sentiments. My baby (of 4) enters Kindergarten next year as well. I missed the sign up date :o so will have to register her after Spring Break. My oldest will be 16 soon. Bittersweet. That's so it. I join you in your sentiments. My baby (of 4) enters Kindergarten next year as well. I missed the sign up date :o so will have to register her after Spring Break. My oldest will be 16 soon. Bittersweet. That’s so it.

]]> Comment on The Better to See You With by Ann http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/2010/03/10/the-better-to-see-you-with/#comment-168836 Ann Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:34:27 +0000 http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/?p=4338#comment-168836 For years I hated my second grade picture. I had worn my hair in braids the day before and on this day had them in ponytails. The crimped hair look was not cool, back in the day. Now it's by far my favorite picture. For years I hated my second grade picture. I had worn my hair in braids the day before and on this day had them in ponytails. The crimped hair look was not cool, back in the day. Now it’s by far my favorite picture.

]]> Comment on The Better to See You With by Daily Cup of Jo http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/2010/03/10/the-better-to-see-you-with/#comment-168834 Daily Cup of Jo Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:20:31 +0000 http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/?p=4338#comment-168834 You mentioned "Little Einsteins". Is it weird that what gets me sentimental about milestones gone by are the theme songs to "Dora, the Explorer" and "Sesame Street"? I get wistful thinking about the Wiggles and High Five. In fact, if you'll excuse me, I'm going into the bathroom to sob. I may turn on "Blue's Clues" while the kids are at school. You mentioned “Little Einsteins”. Is it weird that what gets me sentimental about milestones gone by are the theme songs to “Dora, the Explorer” and “Sesame Street”? I get wistful thinking about the Wiggles and High Five. In fact, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going into the bathroom to sob. I may turn on “Blue’s Clues” while the kids are at school.

]]> Comment on Reality is Seldom as Pretty by Lori http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/2010/03/05/reality-is-seldom-as-pretty/#comment-168833 Lori Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:52:12 +0000 http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/?p=4327#comment-168833 I started out with "only" two kids...and then added two parents...and then added two grandparents. Having a second story to throw something off of would be a definite plus around here. :) I just had to return to college to be around, well, more kids. Can I borrow your duct tape? I started out with “only” two kids…and then added two parents…and then added two grandparents. Having a second story to throw something off of would be a definite plus around here. :) I just had to return to college to be around, well, more kids. Can I borrow your duct tape?

]]> Comment on The Better to See You With by Becky http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/2010/03/10/the-better-to-see-you-with/#comment-168832 Becky Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:46:31 +0000 http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/?p=4338#comment-168832 The bit about the orthodontist brought back memories of my teen years when my parents had 5 kids in braces all at the same time! My mom used to show us the orthodontist's Saab(maybe it was a Porche? I don't remember) out in the parking lot and tell us that SHE was paying for that car!LOL My baby is in 2nd grade this year, and I'm loving the 6 or 7 hours of peace I get while all the kids are gone. I think you'll love the peace and quiet too, from the sounds of it. :) The bit about the orthodontist brought back memories of my teen years when my parents had 5 kids in braces all at the same time! My mom used to show us the orthodontist’s Saab(maybe it was a Porche? I don’t remember) out in the parking lot and tell us that SHE was paying for that car!LOL

My baby is in 2nd grade this year, and I’m loving the 6 or 7 hours of peace I get while all the kids are gone. I think you’ll love the peace and quiet too, from the sounds of it. :)

]]> Comment on The Better to See You With by Lori http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/2010/03/10/the-better-to-see-you-with/#comment-168831 Lori Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:35:21 +0000 http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/?p=4338#comment-168831 I will NEVER get rid of the batman pajamas and cape that my youngest still tries to wear on occasion even though they last fit him last year! Hello, no! I will NEVER get rid of the batman pajamas and cape that my youngest still tries to wear on occasion even though they last fit him last year! Hello, no!

]]> Comment on The Better to See You With by Aging Mommy http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/2010/03/10/the-better-to-see-you-with/#comment-168830 Aging Mommy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:01:32 +0000 http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/?p=4338#comment-168830 My daughter just turned three and I am having a hard time getting used to the fact that her baby days are truly over. There are days when every minute seems like a year and you are longing for bed time, but in reality the time with your children goes by so fast. So I often wish that my daughter would not grow up quite so quickly. At the same time I am so looking forward to experiencing every stage of her growth from child to young adult to woman and so far, every stage of her development from baby to toddler has been so fascinating and wonderful to experience. My daughter is in preschool 3 mornings a week and was also the one in her usual paint stained clothes for the school photo with her hair a riot. For some reason as a child my mother thought a short back and sides a great cut for a little girl, so I never learnt how to do ponytails let alone anything more clever. I love your blog and your fun posts are always about the things every Mom is experiencing. My daughter just turned three and I am having a hard time getting used to the fact that her baby days are truly over. There are days when every minute seems like a year and you are longing for bed time, but in reality the time with your children goes by so fast. So I often wish that my daughter would not grow up quite so quickly. At the same time I am so looking forward to experiencing every stage of her growth from child to young adult to woman and so far, every stage of her development from baby to toddler has been so fascinating and wonderful to experience.

My daughter is in preschool 3 mornings a week and was also the one in her usual paint stained clothes for the school photo with her hair a riot. For some reason as a child my mother thought a short back and sides a great cut for a little girl, so I never learnt how to do ponytails let alone anything more clever.

I love your blog and your fun posts are always about the things every Mom is experiencing.

]]> Comment on The Better to See You With by txelz http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/2010/03/10/the-better-to-see-you-with/#comment-168829 txelz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:54:16 +0000 http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/?p=4338#comment-168829 I only have two children, but I mourn each passing phase with my youngest. She's my last baby. I cried when we took the crib down. I look at that little toddler belly and wonder "How much longer will it be like that?" How much longer until she starts rolling her eyes at me? Kindergarten?- I'll be in full mess mode! I only have two children, but I mourn each passing phase with my youngest. She’s my last baby. I cried when we took the crib down. I look at that little toddler belly and wonder “How much longer will it be like that?” How much longer until she starts rolling her eyes at me? Kindergarten?- I’ll be in full mess mode!

]]> Comment on The Better to See You With by maria http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/2010/03/10/the-better-to-see-you-with/#comment-168827 maria Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:40 +0000 http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/?p=4338#comment-168827 When a parent you quietly admire (you, that mom I pass all the time who appears completely confident, together, thin - yes - you are thin to those of us who aren't, etc.) when those parents actually do something human - like appear frazzled one rare day, or don't have their kids dressed perfectly for picture day - it makes me feel better not because I'm wishing anyone a frazzled less than perfect day - but it reminds me that we all have them - thanks for being human too! I sent my baby to kindergarten this fall and was wistful and bittersweet - no tears - but a lot of sighs... Good luck! When a parent you quietly admire (you, that mom I pass all the time who appears completely confident, together, thin - yes - you are thin to those of us who aren’t, etc.) when those parents actually do something human - like appear frazzled one rare day, or don’t have their kids dressed perfectly for picture day - it makes me feel better not because I’m wishing anyone a frazzled less than perfect day - but it reminds me that we all have them - thanks for being human too!

I sent my baby to kindergarten this fall and was wistful and bittersweet - no tears - but a lot of sighs… Good luck!

]]> Comment on The Better to See You With by PamS http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/2010/03/10/the-better-to-see-you-with/#comment-168826 PamS Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:44:45 +0000 http://www.notesfromthetrenches.com/?p=4338#comment-168826 Me being an emotional marshmallow - I cried (after I dropped them off) on their first days ... of EVERY GRADE until ... well I still get choked up - but I don't actually cry any more. This year was 9th and 11th. I am feeling the pangs of regret these days that I didn't spend more time being fun with them. I think you and your blog have pointed that out to me more recently. I hope I didn't scar them for life, but they are good kids - for teenagers! :-) Me being an emotional marshmallow - I cried (after I dropped them off) on their first days … of EVERY GRADE until … well I still get choked up - but I don’t actually cry any more. This year was 9th and 11th. I am feeling the pangs of regret these days that I didn’t spend more time being fun with them. I think you and your blog have pointed that out to me more recently. I hope I didn’t scar them for life, but they are good kids - for teenagers! :-)

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