tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post1100878947061387364..comments2023-11-05T07:37:16.244+00:00Comments on Notes from Inside My Head: a little perspectiveSparxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-7947953447376407682007-10-14T08:56:00.000+01:002007-10-14T08:56:00.000+01:00I don't know if it's true, but I remember somethin...I don't know if it's true, but I remember something about how parents at first are more affected by their own babies' crying than that of other babies, to make sure they don't neglect their babe for the sake of survival. When the baby grows older, the parents learn the different types of crying, and then the crying of other babies becomes almost inbearable. This because the crying of the other baby is unknown, and the parental instincts come back full force.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-91209582278758533442007-10-09T21:56:00.000+01:002007-10-09T21:56:00.000+01:00Jenny - that's a serious advantage you have there....Jenny - that's a serious advantage you have there... nice to see you, have you stopped at the shop already?Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-78200630755894509122007-10-09T21:50:00.000+01:002007-10-09T21:50:00.000+01:00Shannon - seeing the funny side is pretty vital I ...Shannon - seeing the funny side is pretty vital I think - I know I'd go mad if I couldn't! Thanks for coming by!Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-66305676114731482752007-10-09T21:49:00.000+01:002007-10-09T21:49:00.000+01:00Lady M - I do thank the universe on a regular basi...Lady M - I do thank the universe on a regular basis for the spud. We know how lucky we are!Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-5438684788920124562007-10-09T21:47:00.000+01:002007-10-09T21:47:00.000+01:00Helen - OMG, I never realised... and it sounds lik...Helen - OMG, I never realised... and it sounds like it still stings all these years later! We were lucky in having no colic - and believe me, that's a blessing we counted every night, even on the bad ones.Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-62947900588107121472007-10-09T17:27:00.000+01:002007-10-09T17:27:00.000+01:00Oh yes, That Sound my girls make that is the most ...Oh yes, That Sound my girls make that is the most miserable sound possible and quickly snaps me to attention. Try multiplying it by 3 little ones who are demanding and a meltdown ensues! Luckily for me, I can turn off my hearing aid and remain calm instead of screaming right back. That actually works on my girls though, when they start That Sound, I tell them, Mama is turning off her hearing aid so I can't hear youuuu! They stop when they know it has no effect.jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772053505930801670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-46080615524921873532007-10-09T05:30:00.000+01:002007-10-09T05:30:00.000+01:00I absolutely needed that! I actually brought my hu...I absolutely needed that! I actually brought my hubby out of bed to see what was so funny. It seems that many of the blogs that I keep up with are having trouble finding the humor in it all right now so you are exactly what I needed. A little reminder that life is just funny. Thanks!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03782895993683857172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-4610699513896129672007-10-09T01:39:00.000+01:002007-10-09T01:39:00.000+01:00been there done that. When Q was a bit over one y...been there done that. When Q was a bit over one year, I kept my friend's baby while she visited her mum in hospital - it turned into an afternoon into night - ORDEAL. I went home very grateful to the Universe for the child I was given.<BR/><BR/>Very nice of you to help out.lady macleodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830048414719866472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-10844948935640149312007-10-08T23:29:00.000+01:002007-10-08T23:29:00.000+01:00Ah yes perspective. Our eldest slept in 20 minute...Ah yes perspective. Our eldest slept in 20 minute bites interspersed with 30 minutes of screaming until his head was purple -- which was very visible as he was bald as a cue ball -- finally realizing that the bottle was actually in his mouth -- downing it in 30 seconds flat and then inhaling in anticipation of a) another bottle b) another screaming fit until the idiot who provides bottles got the message and got up another one. Then we'd get play time and nappy changing etc and do it all again.<BR/><BR/>Perspective was the topic right? Yes that's what I got when number 2 came along and slept "through the night" ie longer than 20 minutes at a stretch and politely whimpered when wanting to nurse.<BR/><BR/>Callum is now 13 and I am finally admitting that he had colic. (Denial was the only thing that got me through it at the time)<BR/><BR/>Wonder what I'll be admitting to when he's 26?<BR/>Blessings & Good Cheer<BR/>HelenHelen + ilana = Hihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16416440003661972174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-12145941608136436322007-10-07T22:25:00.000+01:002007-10-07T22:25:00.000+01:00Rohini - thanks, that's so nice of you! I'll pop ...Rohini - thanks, that's so nice of you! I'll pop over soon too.Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-40343484368586833602007-10-07T22:22:00.000+01:002007-10-07T22:22:00.000+01:00Jonny's Mommy - I'm sure every child has their own...Jonny's Mommy - I'm sure every child has their own 'That Sound' - I hope my ears can turn it into white noise one day... Good to see you back!Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-77321570787396677892007-10-07T22:21:00.000+01:002007-10-07T22:21:00.000+01:00DJ - LOL! The Frog acts like that sometimes too.....DJ - LOL! The Frog acts like that sometimes too... guess I'm stuck with it but I know that you know what I mean! I'll pop over to see you in a bit, thanks! Good to see you this sid of the pond.Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-2240269944788528352007-10-07T22:19:00.000+01:002007-10-07T22:19:00.000+01:00Self Employed Mum - I think I agree with you - alt...Self Employed Mum - I think I agree with you - although it's good to be a little laid back sometimes... I don't think my guts could handle the stress of being harried all the time! Thanks!Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-75046615182940627172007-10-07T22:15:00.000+01:002007-10-07T22:15:00.000+01:00Mad Momma - LOL! Indeed... or knowing that one's ...Mad Momma - LOL! Indeed... or knowing that one's offspring was about to sweep all his food off the table... thanks for popping in!Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-72005463580457723282007-10-07T22:13:00.000+01:002007-10-07T22:13:00.000+01:00Elsie - lucky you! Spud is majorly teething at th...Elsie - lucky you! Spud is majorly teething at the moment, I could use a break as well. The park here is gorgeous at the moment - proper Fall colours and everything! Good to ee you!Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-34390375708597573342007-10-07T22:08:00.000+01:002007-10-07T22:08:00.000+01:00Suki - in that case I must have BAGS of the stuff!...Suki - in that case I must have BAGS of the stuff!! Good to see you!Sparxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075991922896922279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-78086875509815705492007-10-07T08:52:00.000+01:002007-10-07T08:52:00.000+01:00P.S. I've given you an award. Happy thanksgiving...P.S. I've given you an award. Happy thanksgiving weekend!DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-90470021520163975522007-10-06T17:12:00.000+01:002007-10-06T17:12:00.000+01:00You are funny, and I mean that in the nicest way p...You are funny, and I mean that in the nicest way possible... not to mention brave to take on the baby-sittingRohinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234347487003665907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-74044541991049254252007-10-05T19:22:00.000+01:002007-10-05T19:22:00.000+01:00I seriously love your blog. I cringed a bit, howev...I seriously love your blog. I cringed a bit, however, reading about this little girl as I have been told his is what my little guy sounds like at the sitters. Sure, I've heard it...but my mommy ears have turned it into a white noise of sorts.Lisa @ Boondock Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430994283914399581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-77614689962498361342007-10-05T18:51:00.000+01:002007-10-05T18:51:00.000+01:00'in the end he just stared at her in bemusement, g...'in the end he just stared at her in bemusement, gave me a puzzled look and got on with finishing off his bottle.' Lol, I've known grown men to respond in a similar fashion!DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-39494119172762678292007-10-05T17:47:00.000+01:002007-10-05T17:47:00.000+01:00PS superb descriptions.PS superb descriptions.She's like the windhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075810201419237816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-32939049931516462902007-10-05T17:46:00.000+01:002007-10-05T17:46:00.000+01:00It's only when you experience other peoples childr...It's only when you experience other peoples children do you appreciate your own and obviously you are brining up the spud very well. Seeing laid back mothers is not always a good thing, I generalise, 'they' are usually too soft and their kids run riot. I prefer the harassed, run ragged mothers like myself who have rather well behaved children LOLShe's like the windhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075810201419237816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-57717572501276665442007-10-05T12:44:00.000+01:002007-10-05T12:44:00.000+01:00oh yes..perspective. a great thing. like knowing w...oh yes..perspective. a great thing. like knowing when you've slipped and landed in a puddle of mud that you might have landed face down instead of buttfirst....the mad mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535453643548976883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-41926114582614884342007-10-05T09:08:00.000+01:002007-10-05T09:08:00.000+01:00yes perspective is a great thing, and does keep, o...yes perspective is a great thing, and does keep, or make you sane again. Poor you though - at least you could give her back! <BR/><BR/>What's the weather like in lovely london today? it is glorious here today. i hope it is there too. i love london in this cold sunny weather. The trees are golden and orange, the sky is blue, the sun is out and everyone is happy, and Betty is having a little break from teething YAY!Elsie Buttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768998561385293241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24354635.post-8633181289067971572007-10-05T08:28:00.000+01:002007-10-05T08:28:00.000+01:00Woman, you have officially lost it. Good luck!PS: ...Woman, you have officially lost it. Good luck!<BR/><BR/>PS: Yes, perspective is what you gain when you regain your sanity after nearly losing it. :PSukhalokahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08839282055547314024noreply@blogger.com