tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post2617231375636175197..comments2023-10-21T08:22:23.232-07:00Comments on Four Strong Women: The Morning HustleEmmy Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06348320835897735088noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-30060097801990200792011-02-09T14:57:37.908-08:002011-02-09T14:57:37.908-08:00Tess,
Your post makes me glad I only have the one...Tess,<br /><br />Your post makes me glad I only have the one, lol. But she fights with her dad like he was an older brother and not her dad, go figure.<br /><br />Janice~Janice Seagraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576031935823587485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-78149579536421753262011-02-08T18:16:01.579-08:002011-02-08T18:16:01.579-08:00I am so glad those years are behind us. Except whe...I am so glad those years are behind us. Except when the youngest is home from college, then I want to run away screaming. You'd think by now she'd act her age- or at least close to it! But no, it's like she's 16 again!<br /><br />I did make the rule long ago that ALL cellphones will be off for meal times. And if they weren't I took the batteries out. And if that didn't work, I put a temp stop on the whole thing for a day or two or three. God forbid the house phone rang. You did not want me to answer it. I am a regular, class A bitch at times. :)evhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17115095440272797137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-35761864875530555612011-02-08T14:12:44.179-08:002011-02-08T14:12:44.179-08:00Ack.... ummm... well... *Hugs*Ack.... ummm... well... *Hugs*Brindle Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08418376822874625493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-89947964458140768302011-02-08T13:17:42.318-08:002011-02-08T13:17:42.318-08:00LOL Marci. She's gonna be a handful for sure.LOL Marci. She's gonna be a handful for sure.Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-58647658922980400512011-02-08T11:23:09.906-08:002011-02-08T11:23:09.906-08:00Faith, mine isn't into talking on the phone ye...Faith, mine isn't into talking on the phone yet. (g) That will change soon enough, I'm sure.Marci Baunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850775917897362922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-87868043755958804182011-02-08T11:22:38.623-08:002011-02-08T11:22:38.623-08:00Tess, her story changes too. For instance, this mo...Tess, her story changes too. For instance, this morning I was in the back bathroom getting dressed. There's no heat back there, so I have a little space heather running just when I am in there. She comes in and steps right in front of the space heater. (Mind you, she's clothed and I am topless at that point.) She says to me with a smile, "Oops, I accidentally stepped in front of the heater. Sorry, Mommy." Um, yeah, I'm buying that line of bull. HAHAHAHAHAHAMarci Baunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850775917897362922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-7189481275279140002011-02-08T10:22:40.079-08:002011-02-08T10:22:40.079-08:00I hate texting. But I hate talking on the phone to...I hate texting. But I hate talking on the phone too. I have unlimited because of the oldest.It's her thing for sure. Four thousand text messages a month is a freaking whole lot. I think I might do ten a day. And they are with HER. Well, my sis can text me a bit much sometimes too. And the boy will text me from school. But I don't do a lot. I can't imagine that much texting.Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-62428111423519268022011-02-08T10:10:54.184-08:002011-02-08T10:10:54.184-08:00Tess, I hate talking on the phone, always have (Ma...Tess, I hate talking on the phone, always have (Marci you and my mother are the only ones who have ever kept me on the phone longer than 10 minutes, lmao), so I wouldn't mind having text on my cell, but the problem is that I text and say what I have to say, period. Others text me constantly (I know this from using my oldest dau's phone her fiancée bought her), so I'd have to have unlimited texting anyway if I got it, rofl.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-45594653123986653992011-02-08T09:39:05.403-08:002011-02-08T09:39:05.403-08:00If it were just the boy and me in this house, Meli...If it were just the boy and me in this house, Melissa, I'd never have one second of trouble. Let him sleep, let him eat, let him play X Box. That's all he needs. Easy kid for sure. But tossing a sis into the mix is like throwing gasoline on a fire. <br /><br />I think I'll blog tomorrow about the two sisters and the one scuffle they got into. Thinking back? That was damn funny.Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-61401350712142085072011-02-08T09:37:07.881-08:002011-02-08T09:37:07.881-08:00Faith, I've got unlimited everything on my cel...Faith, I've got unlimited everything on my cell plan. But I'm telling you, all that texting is ridiculous that the oldest does. She can't talk on the phone anymore. When she entered 7th grade she got her first cell phone. And she was constantly going over in minutes. But once texting finally came along? That was it. It's all texting now.Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-52410865278505916662011-02-08T09:35:23.455-08:002011-02-08T09:35:23.455-08:00Kate...it's something to deal with raging teen...Kate...it's something to deal with raging teenagers. I AM these kids' Aunt. I've had the boy since he was one and the girls since five and six. So they are the children of my heart. Never had any of my own. <br /><br />But they see me as Mom and I see them as mine. So I don't get to be the doting Aunt. lol Actually, I am Mom, Dad, Aunt--whatever. I've done boy scouts, girl scouts, PTA, Disneyworld, youth groups galore, school plays. Held their heads over the toilet when they vomit. Held their hands when they were scared, you name it, I've done it. <br /><br />I'm so in tune with them I can actually place my hand on their foreheads and tell you within a tenth or two what their temperature is. lol <br /><br />You can definitely love nieces and nephews as if they were on. I think it holds true with any child that comes into your life. I don't know how my life would be without these children, but it looks like I'm getting ready to find out in a couple of years. We'll see.Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-76750102765120075532011-02-08T09:30:39.704-08:002011-02-08T09:30:39.704-08:00LOL I hear ya, Nancy. I keep reciting this mantra:...LOL I hear ya, Nancy. I keep reciting this mantra:<br /><br />In three more years I will be legally able to boot them all out the door. <br /><br />LOL <br /><br />Yeah, right. I mentioned something about moving this morning and the oldest immediately snapped: "Not without me." She can't stand the thought of me being out of her reach. Neither can the boy. He's headed for the military according to him. Not sure his sergeant is going to appreciate the need to have me close. lolTess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-35947923235602303272011-02-08T09:28:26.225-08:002011-02-08T09:28:26.225-08:00Hiya Gracen,
Honey, that cell phone thing is ridi...Hiya Gracen,<br /><br />Honey, that cell phone thing is ridiculous. My girls cannot be without theirs. The boy doesn't care. As a matter of fact, I pretty much doubt he even knows where his is right now.<br /><br />But the girls---especially the oldest is constantly texting. She sends about 4K a month. I really have not figured out when she sleeps or studies. <br /><br />As they get older that whole adding in the opposite sex thing to the equation really makes it bad.Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-70647784904275566782011-02-08T09:26:15.911-08:002011-02-08T09:26:15.911-08:00I think I've decided to try something they can...I think I've decided to try something they can understand, Ms. Havana---bribery. <br /><br />I've developed a good behavior point system today while I've been thinking on all of this. At the end of the week they could earn twenty bucks each just for being good. They might like that. <br /><br />Of course they don't know that will be taken out of what I already spend on them. hee hee heeTess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-7139644876379154912011-02-08T09:24:38.523-08:002011-02-08T09:24:38.523-08:00The smarter a kid is, the worse it is in my opinio...The smarter a kid is, the worse it is in my opinion. They always have a comeback for ya, Marci. And the older they get the more bound and determined they are to let you know what they think too.Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-11169888541728459772011-02-08T09:23:40.617-08:002011-02-08T09:23:40.617-08:00Well, this was a first for me, Faith. My kids have...Well, this was a first for me, Faith. My kids have actually been involved in very few scuffles. <br /><br />And apparently being shorter doesn't stop me either. lol Ouch...butt still stings a bit.Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-55126136801623984422011-02-08T09:22:21.892-08:002011-02-08T09:22:21.892-08:00I have hardwood floors. I am definitely walking a ...I have hardwood floors. I am definitely walking a little funny. Kind of twisted my hip. lol They didn't mean for me to end up on the floor. And I'll definitely know better than to step in between them again. Next time I'll throw cold water on them. lol <br /><br />And that makes sense about being glad to see them go. Really does. lolTess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-64444424956836352102011-02-08T08:01:27.021-08:002011-02-08T08:01:27.021-08:00LMAO Tess! How do you do it? I live with my brothe...LMAO Tess! How do you do it? I live with my brother and I get my nephew off to school every morning. He's 11 going on 41 but he is not a morning person. I go in there and yell "Wake Up, you Sleepyhead and haul that heinie outta bed." After about three or four repeats, I get a grunt, which is universally translated to "Auntie Mo, I'm conscious." A few shakes and I get a two or three more grunts to be interpreted as "I'm up, but not ready to actually move. What's for breakfast."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-33169365707063224302011-02-08T07:44:52.173-08:002011-02-08T07:44:52.173-08:00Faith, the funny thing is, I can't hear my own...Faith, the funny thing is, I can't hear my own cell phone vibrate, but I can hear his vibrate from across the room. I can't tell you how many times I've said, "if that thing vibrates one more time"...when it vibrates again, I make him shut it off or leave the room. We're on the unlimited everything plan too and I've caught him texting long after he's supposed to be asleep. <br /><br />Huggles,<br />GracenGracen Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394835340529761948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-5322724284072569912011-02-08T07:37:19.869-08:002011-02-08T07:37:19.869-08:00My youngest dau thinks I've committed sacrileg...My youngest dau thinks I've committed sacrilege because my cell has no texting, no Internet, and no unlimited calling.<br /><br />Her big brother gave her his old phone which is a Smartalk with unlimited everything. He has no idea what kind of can of worms he's opened, lmao!Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-68047529040114210292011-02-08T07:35:51.768-08:002011-02-08T07:35:51.768-08:00Years of mourning my lack of children but as an au...Years of mourning my lack of children but as an aunt, I am the queen, the wonderful person, the one they tell about their evil and unreasonable parents. I listen and refrain from criticizing either side (they don't want me to talk anyway, they just want me to listen), but I have witnessed them enter the age of hormonal insanity, and my thoughts are with you! Of course my poor, child-blessed siblings want me to listen too, they have on occasion pointed out that I don't know anything about their troubles, but have to come to me because I love the evil-doingm unreasonable children as much as they do!Kate Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11266895320753860578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-83937352297149229542011-02-08T07:35:21.559-08:002011-02-08T07:35:21.559-08:00Wow! You are brave. There is something to be said ...Wow! You are brave. There is something to be said for just having a husband and two labs, who want nothing but a pat on the head, in the house ;)<br /><br />Wishing you a quiet morning.<br />Nancy<br /> <i>in quiet rural Virginia</i>Nancy Naiglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884226543770991550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-8250173912602044182011-02-08T07:34:10.441-08:002011-02-08T07:34:10.441-08:00I followed Faith's post from Got Romance Autho...I followed Faith's post from Got Romance Authors yahoo group to here. I think your reality TV series would be a HUGE hit! <br /><br />To use your word...Rutro, I'm just hitting the teen years and boy-oh-boy can a 13 year old boy be mouthy. All the girl texting and calling is irritating. Can't sit down to a meal without the phone vibrating with a text message. Looks like I'm headed for some troublesome times.<br /><br />Huggles,<br />GracenGracen Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394835340529761948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-83632824842098257592011-02-08T07:18:39.023-08:002011-02-08T07:18:39.023-08:00OMG! I strongly recommend you buy one of those sma...OMG! I strongly recommend you buy one of those small cattle prods, or perhaps a commercial Taser gun. Simply press the "Add to Cart" button, and for $45 you too can have the 400,000 volt Streetwise model at your disposal. You'll only have to tell 'em once with that baby on your hip!Miss Havanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824813895185451609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8144727781552044864.post-29389751255189097632011-02-08T06:58:47.541-08:002011-02-08T06:58:47.541-08:00HAHAHA, I love it now that I can tell someone with...HAHAHA, I love it now that I can tell someone with a small child (Jade is in such trouble, lmao) that the easy stuff is now. Wait until they hit the pre-teen and teen years. That's why they invented hair color!Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.com