tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post1379432873341900081..comments2024-03-29T00:31:30.639-07:00Comments on Dude of the House: See Mama AgainDude of The Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-22600993375252926032012-03-22T13:03:21.718-07:002012-03-22T13:03:21.718-07:00That is brutal. I guess you are truly living for t...That is brutal. I guess you are truly living for the weekends, eh?Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-50761979918141681002012-03-22T13:02:56.630-07:002012-03-22T13:02:56.630-07:00Thanks, Michelle. It's something inherent, I g...Thanks, Michelle. It's something inherent, I guess. If that's how smart he is at 2 (or 5, in your case), what's going to happen in 12-15 years?Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-38421869207494914352012-03-22T13:02:11.104-07:002012-03-22T13:02:11.104-07:00Likewise! Best wishes on that continuing. Is it im...Likewise! Best wishes on that continuing. Is it improving?Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-79203736237700974932012-03-22T13:01:45.167-07:002012-03-22T13:01:45.167-07:00If only I drank coffee :(If only I drank coffee :(Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-69172053965042672242012-03-22T13:01:30.316-07:002012-03-22T13:01:30.316-07:00I look forward to those days, Louise. They seem a ...I look forward to those days, Louise. They seem a loooooooong time from now, though. Sigh.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-47834146890642891492012-03-22T13:00:54.237-07:002012-03-22T13:00:54.237-07:00I can't even imagine the flashbacks, since I&#...I can't even imagine the flashbacks, since I'm just going through it, but I can't imagine they are very fun. Something else to look forward to, Erin. Thanks.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-45762707671461317502012-03-22T13:00:05.011-07:002012-03-22T13:00:05.011-07:00Me too...Me too...Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-82667183747457377722012-03-22T12:59:53.408-07:002012-03-22T12:59:53.408-07:00We've learned that the hard way, Jackie. Now w...We've learned that the hard way, Jackie. Now we vote on who goes to him.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-80666469205563335382012-03-22T12:59:18.726-07:002012-03-22T12:59:18.726-07:00Thanks, Ado. I'm glad that you appreciated the...Thanks, Ado. I'm glad that you appreciated the format. Just a little twist.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-10280574438615456372012-03-21T19:54:43.262-07:002012-03-21T19:54:43.262-07:00We've had those patterned mornings. I do NOT ...We've had those patterned mornings. I do NOT miss them. Right now the kids are on a 6:15 wake-up for the most part. On wonderful mornings they'll play until closer to seven - if it's the weekend. Ahh 45 minutes of bliss!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-55615134238594051252012-03-21T18:35:27.582-07:002012-03-21T18:35:27.582-07:00How do they learn to lie that they'll go back ...How do they learn to lie that they'll go back to sleep and have us fall for it? Mine is 5, this still happens. Loved this post!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-29767432123996968802012-03-21T18:02:19.534-07:002012-03-21T18:02:19.534-07:00from the mother of a toddler who until last week n...from the mother of a toddler who until last week never slept past six a.m., let me say: i feel you. deeply. good luck, friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-24003454520627285352012-03-21T13:46:21.975-07:002012-03-21T13:46:21.975-07:00Haha! No, they never go back to sleep. Best to jus...Haha! No, they never go back to sleep. Best to just get up and brew a stroooong pot of coffee ;)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940118384108153753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-80520080252353096782012-03-21T10:34:17.728-07:002012-03-21T10:34:17.728-07:00"You can drive trains on my back" -- you..."You can drive trains on my back" -- you had me laughing from then on. Just to give you a little glimpse of the light at the end of the train tunnel, my twelve-year-old practically goes into a coma when he hits the bed and I practically have to set his room on fire to get him up in the morning. And he was definitely a "let's play at 5:00 AM" toddler. Great post!Louise Ducotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390647405858661686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-4196742047125926282012-03-20T19:38:48.237-07:002012-03-20T19:38:48.237-07:00This gives me flashbacks. I have had a lot of todd...This gives me flashbacks. I have had a lot of toddlers. You nailed it and made me think that I might have a little PTSD. ; ) ErinSisterhood of the Sensible Momshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978033016895948863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-71426939563859666822012-03-20T19:36:46.065-07:002012-03-20T19:36:46.065-07:00This just reminds me how much I love sleep...This just reminds me how much I love sleep...Giahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026292498250130247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-13348314498163525472012-03-20T18:48:28.569-07:002012-03-20T18:48:28.569-07:00Just my .02, never bring the kid back into the bed...Just my .02, never bring the kid back into the bed! NEVER NEVER NEVER! They never go back to sleep. Feeling the pain, I've got a 2 yo & a nearly 4 yo!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076696497945939880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-4061003079800302202012-03-20T15:28:56.599-07:002012-03-20T15:28:56.599-07:00Oh Jesus this brought it all back and I'm tire...Oh Jesus this brought it all back and I'm tired FOR you just reading it! (-:<br />So hilarious. Really, and I loved the screenplay format...Adohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16810706315747880800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-88736568774843386252012-03-20T15:23:14.427-07:002012-03-20T15:23:14.427-07:00That'll change, believe me. I can tell that yo...That'll change, believe me. I can tell that you are too good of a parent for him to not "get it".Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-34545463891705384882012-03-20T14:39:08.267-07:002012-03-20T14:39:08.267-07:00Never have been. Damn typos.Never have been. Damn typos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-82082878435856370842012-03-20T14:38:10.685-07:002012-03-20T14:38:10.685-07:00I am not a morning person either! Never have. I ju...I am not a morning person either! Never have. I just loved having him want to be with me all the time. He's only 5 and he's already drifting away from me. Wipes off kisses and tries to ward off hugs...so depressing. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-41083569710640745202012-03-20T11:24:28.091-07:002012-03-20T11:24:28.091-07:00As I kindly noted, my wife is waaaaaaaaaay ahead o...As I kindly noted, my wife is waaaaaaaaaay ahead of me in early wake-ups, but I've had 2 in 3 days now (including today) and am ready for a serious nap. <br /><br />When this happened sporadically, we would bring him in and put the TV on so we could sleep. But then I think he realized he could wake up early and it meant TV time, so we've had to nix that so it doesn't become a daily occurrence.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-52004981425015895642012-03-20T11:22:31.886-07:002012-03-20T11:22:31.886-07:00My kid won't drink apple juice, so that wouldn...My kid won't drink apple juice, so that wouldn't work. Unfortunately, I can't find a cure.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-73100391593328613612012-03-20T11:21:47.377-07:002012-03-20T11:21:47.377-07:00Even as I know you say it from experience, it'...Even as I know you say it from experience, it's still hard to believe. As a morning person, it's even harder :)<br />Thanks for your kind words, P&P!Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-76002381958314561962012-03-20T10:44:40.396-07:002012-03-20T10:44:40.396-07:00oh have i been there. only my husband NEVER gets o...oh have i been there. only my husband NEVER gets out of bed first. (my secret: we let the kid watch tv in our bed weekend mornings.)christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983259980848913151noreply@blogger.com