tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29458950251233867752024-03-13T06:04:54.114-07:00Mother of insanity // Are we crazy yetThey drive me crazy, but I wouldn't trade them for the worldStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04604506357815948731noreply@blogger.comBlogger563125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945895025123386775.post-32570810031623450992018-10-28T06:47:00.000-07:002018-10-28T06:48:05.694-07:00Teenagers are the reason they created xanax<br />
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Teenagers are the reason they created xanax.</h2>
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People will see this blog post title and laugh, but this is no joke. This is a warning! Teens will test every ounce of your self control and when they see your last straw has broken they push a little more. I am like ninety nine percent sure Gandhi was only so calm because he had to have had a nanny or something! I had an uncle who lived to be like a hundred and six, he never married or had kids...just saying. I am positive xanax was created for moms of teens.<br />
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I was spoiled by my oldest. He always kind of did his own thing. He kept his nose clean and just did what he needed to do to get through school. The most stressful thing with him was people bullying him. Then my first daughter turned into a teen, OH MY GOODNESS. I was blindsided people. She was my best friend one day and the next she'd glare at me and tell me how annoying I was. I'll never forget crying the first time she said that. I've come to realize since then they are like everyone else and say things they don't mean. I've also accepted that sometimes they really don't like me and that's okay. Still sometimes something comes out of their mouth that cuts me to the core. The classic "You're not my mother" gets me every time. Sometimes when they are being jerk face's I resort to a five year old in my mind. I'll stand there smiling, but my brain is singing songing I'm rubber you're glue.<br />
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I will take the way they treat me a hundred times over rather than be treated the way they treat each other. No joke some day they start fighting at like 6 AM. 6 freaking AM!!! I have not had an sip of caffeine, my eyes are still partially shut and all I hear is "you're such a bitch" from the bedroom. No lie I've gone back and laid in bed ignoring it. That's when I get dragged into it. Trust me no matter what I will be wrong and all anger turns on me. There is no winning when trying to defuse a sister fight. If you can get away with the fake sleep for real do it. I will add that only they are allowed to be mean to each other. Let someone else be mean to one of them and it's on.<br />
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I have had to pick up one from a college party when she was in high school. I know very 1980's movie cliche, right? Watch for a blog post to come called "The night I picked my daughter up from a college party." It will be well worth the read I assure you. I have sat through hearing about enough teenage drama to keep the writers on Teen Nick busy for the next ten years. My house is like a twenty four seven reality show. I have held my teens as they cried over friends or boys. Now that I mention boys... you know what let's not talk about the boys.<br />
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If you don't have teen girls yet let me make this very clear right now. Your makeup, shoes, etc is no longer just yours. They'll take it and use it without thinking twice. If you're lucky you'll get it back before they use it all or lose it. They'll borrow the shoes you take such good care of and scuff them all up. Then again one day they'll be all dressed up for a special occasion and ask to borrow a piece of jewelry. When you look at them you just know that piece of jewelry could never look more beautiful on anyone else. Take a picture chances are you will never see that jewelry again.<br />
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I like to think after having ten kids over twenty years and ten kids I'm somewhat of a knowledgeable person when it comes to raising kids, but still sometimes they do something that leaves my mouth gaping open. I have seven girls ya''all. Somebody save me!<br />
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They stress me out and test me more often than I like to admit, but I know I am blessed. My girls are smart, strong, and best of all kind. They are hard workers and are on the right paths.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Note: I am not making light of anxiety. I have a diagnosed anxiety disorder and know how serious it is</span>.<br />
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Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04604506357815948731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945895025123386775.post-70234346854642285472018-10-20T04:40:00.000-07:002018-10-21T05:31:38.726-07:00 F%&* Childhood mental illness <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW228580642" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: white; clear: both; cursor: text; direction: ltr; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web", Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; padding: 0px; position: relative; user-select: text;">
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<span class="TextRun SCXW228580642" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">At the age of four, yes four, we knew something was off. We’d go to pick her up from pre-k and she was almost always the last out because the teacher had to speak to us. I started thinking maybe she had ADHD like her older sister. I mean we have ten kids so running, jumping, screaming just comes with the everyday craziness of our home. She was little though and I could handle it so I figured we’d wait until she was just a bit older to treat her. By first grade she was unable to read or write and only I could handle her behavior. That’s when we received her first diagnoses ADHD and ODD (</span><span class="TextRun SCXW228580642" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">Oppositional</span><span class="TextRun SCXW228580642" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW228580642" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; -webkit-user-drag: none; background-color: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW228580642" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">defiant</span><span class="TextRun SCXW228580642" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> disorder). Most recently Unspecified anxiety disorder was added. I know deep in my heart there are more diagnoses to come and I dread every one of them, but yet each one </span><span class="TextRun SCXW228580642" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US">gives</span><span class="TextRun SCXW228580642" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" xml:lang="EN-US"> me hope. It’s one step closer to management because managing is all we can do there is no cure. She will never get fully better. </span><span class="EOP SCXW228580642" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559731":720,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: "calibri" , "calibri_msfontservice" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 19.425px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></div>
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In our house we are always open to trying new products. I was thrilled to get a chance to try this protect spray. Between myself and my girls we are always using a hot iron. This product is great because it keeps our hair healthy and shiny because it's not being as damaged by the heat. It's also great to use before curling our hair.</div>
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I love that this washes away smoothly and cleanly at the end of the day. It doesn't leave my hair weighed down nor is it sticky or oily. It just leaves it looking natural and great. I noticed a difference within a week of using this. My hair for sure looked healthier even after a ton of styling. It also doesn't take a lot to use. Therefore this product lasts a good long time. </div>
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Overall this is a great product that I would recommend to friends and family. </div>
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<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04604506357815948731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945895025123386775.post-86264408409487830982017-09-21T15:58:00.001-07:002017-09-21T15:58:24.002-07:00Where did I come from? <br />
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lUEitpsXIlg/WcRBZbnhx1I/AAAAAAAAHvw/ygY4ZqYyFDoJstwlDAMYnA8iFNeegO2OgCLcBGAs/s1600/gramselfie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="285" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lUEitpsXIlg/WcRBZbnhx1I/AAAAAAAAHvw/ygY4ZqYyFDoJstwlDAMYnA8iFNeegO2OgCLcBGAs/s320/gramselfie.jpg" width="187" /></a>After over twenty years of separation I reunited with my paternal family. It was so cool to see how many things about me seemed to be genetically linked. My father's family are ketchup junkies just like me, my extreme love of animals, and even my happy disposition. It's been a crazy and emotional ride. I had been tracing my maternal genealogy for years and couldn't wait to tackle my father's side.<br />
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My grandmother was first generation in America from Canada. Her family was large and loving. They always had animals around and enjoyed life by the water. She had four siblings and loving parents. Then one day something changed. When My grandmother was still a young girl her mother died. Her father was unable to care for his large family and for whatever reason (we have yet to get the records) they all ended up in an orphanage. They all remained there for a few years until their father remarried and came back for them. I can't imagine the mixed emotions the kids must have had. The pictures seem to say they still loved their father and had forgiven anything that may have happened.<br />
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My grandparents met while they were both very young still. They lived their early adulthood having fun and loving each other. They were together a decade before they had my father. The love they had for all their kids could be felt and seen by all who met them. Their house was always full of animals from monkeys to turtles one would never know what they'd run into. It's crazy because my husband always says I'd have a zoo if I could. Side note (my great grandfather, the drummer, also toured with a circus. I like to think of him petting lions and elephants.).<br />
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My grandmother would make scenes inside of ostrich eggs. I can only imagine the precision that would have required. She was strong and honest, just like me! She was also a talker and goofy, just like me. I am so thankful to this woman I didn't know for helping to form me into the person I am today. I am thankful for the opportunity to get to know her even though she is gone. I can't wait until the day we are reunited. Until then I will cherish the pictures and the memories of the woman who helped create me!<br />
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Everyone who has ever known me knows I am the worst baby wrapper. My husband however can wrap a baby as tight as he wraps his tacos. Yes I know, after ten kids I should be an expert, but I am not. With these muslin wraps I do much better, though. I don't know why whether it's the thin material or just how easy it is to adjust.<br />
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I love how soft the material feels between my fingers. I know my baby will be enveloped in comfort. The adorable designs are suitable for boy or girls. I think since they are longer than most baby blankets it makes it easier to get the right wrap. It's also 100% cotton so that's a huge draw for me as well.<br />
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This set comes beautifully boxed making it a great gift for any expectant mom. I think they'd be cool for at Christmas time especially.<br />
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I can't even express how much I love these blankets. I really wish I'd had them with my other children. Overall an excellent product! I recommend these to anyone who has a baby or having a baby.<br />
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I can pick multiple ways to grate the cheese from slices to grating fine Parmesan. This can do it all. Overall a great kitchen gadget that everyone will love! I would recommend this to friends and family. </div>
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When you have as many kids as we do sometimes a drink at the end of the day is necessary. I am always looking for awesome products for our home bar. I want products that not only look great, but serve their purpose well. I was thrilled to get an opportunity to try these crystal glasses. They seemed like a perfect match to our needs.<br />
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The glasses have a shine that really catches the eye. It's a look that only crystal has. The light catches in it perfectly and makes anything in the glass look that much more appealing. They also have a good weight to them. These scream class and sophistication. They are easy to hold and don't slip around in my hands.<br />
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The glasses come with a cleaning cloth that will keep them looking great for years to come. I do suggest looking into the care of crystal whisky glasses as they can't just be washed normally.<br />
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Overall these are excellent and I would recommend them to all my friends and family.<br />
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I can not express how wonderful this watch is for men and some women. It's pretty much the best watch for anyone who works hard and plays hard. I would even go so far as to say it's great for very active teens. I really love everything about this watch.<br />
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It has an easy to read face that has a lot of features such as being backlit, making it easy to read at night. It is water and shock resistant, making it perfect for people who are hard on watches because of their lifestyles. It can tell military time as well as standard time. It's also very heavy duty and has a nice looking rubber band.<br />
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This watch is comfortable to wear, even for long periods of time. My wrist doesn't get sweaty or sticky from long time wear. It also doesn't leave marks on my skin.<br />
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Everything about this watch screams quality and craftsmanship. I would recommend this to friends and family. Overall it's a great watch for just about anyone.<br />
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The watch has a durable rubber band that makes it safe to wear to work or while out being active. It has a good weight to it, but not so much as to weigh ones wrist down. It's water resistant and overall just a tough watch. Perfect for the busiest of men. </div>
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The watch face is clear and easy to read. I love the gemstones surrounding it. The numbers though small are also very easy to read. The band fits just as easily around my daughters small wrist as my bigger one. It's not too heavy that it weighs down my wrist nor is it light and flimsy. It's well made and durable. </div>
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There are so many awesome features on this sonic toothbrush that I really have no idea where to start. I guess the best place would be to talk about how it works. It does a great job cleaning teeth and what's even better it cleans itself! This electric toothbrush comes with a built in sterilizer. I mean come on, how cool is that?<br />
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One of the things that really stood out to me was that this brish is perfect to use with braces. It even has a special tool for cleaning around them! My teen daughter has a hard time cleaning around her braces so this was a great toothbrush for her. It is so easy to use and really protects the investment we have in her teeth! Anyone with a kid in braces knows that is not cheap.<br />
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This toothbrush comes with three brushes that all have a different function. They leave the mouth feeling dentist clean and fresh. They are easy to change out and to put into the sterilizer. That is such a great feature, more so when it's being used by a kid! Plus it works quickly!<br />
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This has three different modes that all work together to make the perfect tooth brushing experience. They have one for normal cleaning, one for sensitive teeth, and one for promoting gum health. Even better it has a timer and turns itself off after two minutes! For those who don't know that's how long a person should brush their teeth for!<br />
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This toothbrush is rechargeable so no need for stock in batteries! I love anything that is rechargeable since it saves me money. Anyone who knows me knows I am so cheap! I love saving a few pennies!<br />
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The sleek design looks great and it's small enough that it's easy to store when not in use. Everything about this brush is modern and attractive. It also comes with a few replacement brushes so I don't have to go out and buy more anytime soon!<br />
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Overall a great sonic toothbrush that would be great for any age!<br />
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The utility knife I used to cut up all the little kids meat for dinner. It made the job effortless and quick. That's helpful when I have to cut for so many people. This too had an easy to hold handle and a sharp blade. </div>
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These markers are a breeze to clean up. They just wash away with water and a rag. That makes my life so much easier. There is nothing worse than trying to wash markers off a wall. I've had a beautiful human/cat like figure on my bathroom wall for about 6 months now. Of course some person I don't know named Wasn't Me did it.<br />
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Overall I am very impressed with this product. It lives up to it's claims and is perfect for kids. I will be recommending this to friends and family.<br />
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As a mother of ten children I have heard every bullshit myth out there (don't get me started on the pregnancy ones). I have been told if you do this or that something horrible will happen.... yeah not so much! The reason this is on my mind is my husband keeps commenting that I have spoiled the baby because she cries until she's picked up therefore I must have held her too much, right? WRONG (Done in my best Trump voice)</div>
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So please hold your baby when he/she wants held. It's great for bonding and trust building! Don't let yourself get overwhelmed though. My gram always told me sometimes they need to cry, it's good for the lungs (another myth, but hey, got to get stuff done!)</div>
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Another bullshit myth is babies who hit milestones faster are smarter. I can assure you from experience not true. I have seen some babies who walked at ten months they grew into some dumb ass teens and adults. Not saying my own kids because we all know mine are the smartest, best looking, gifted...moving on. </div>
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So when you are listening to that mama brag how her son is saying mama at 8 weeks old and all your daughter can do is drool just remember that baby saying mama has just as great a chance at dumbasshood as any other baby. Side note if you're the braggy mom just don't no ones impressed! </div>
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Baby walkers and jumpers help babies to walk faster. Nope, sorry guys this one is also false. In fact it can make them walk later (trust me not always a bad thing). If you are hoping for an early walker do not invest in these products. However, I will say I own them and I am not ashamed. I have to get the dishes done, right? She'll walk at some point. It's not a race. </div>
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Another myth that drives me crazy is all the crap about teething. Baby is drooling TEETH, baby has a rash TEETH, baby has a runny nose TEETH! For the love of God people at what point is it not about teeth? Every time someone says something about must be getting teeth I want to scream damn, my six year old must be getting teeth, my 17 year old must be getting a damn mouth full as cranky as she is! Teeth are just another thing that will come when they do. Babies don't need all those gels and tablets to "help with teething" if your baby has a low grade fever and seems uncomfortable a dose of baby Motrin or Tylonal will do the trick teeth or not. Again this is not necessarily something to be in a hurry about. Mom's usually figure that out the first time your skin is pinched between those sharp little baby teeth! </div>
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I love Christmas socks. I feel like they are essential to the perfect Christmas outfit. They can't be ordinary socks however, they must stand out and demand attention. They must have colors that pop and a design that wows! These socks have both those qualities and more. I love the bright colors that go perfectly with the season. The cute owls are very detailed down to the pompom on their hats. They are absolutely adorable!<br />
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These socks are not only unique and cute, but they are soft and comfortable. They don't have a thick bulky seam, which is important in kids socks. That makes these even better for kids with sensory issues. They fit very well without sliding down as well. They are not overly tight though, so they do not leave dents in the kids legs. </div>
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These socks don't fade or run in the washer, which is also a huge plus. That means they will last a good long time. My kids and I will be enjoying these socks for many, many years to come! </div>
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These bibs are made of a very soft material. I was pleasantly surprised how soft in fact. I can see an older baby using this as a lovey. Usually you get comfort or absorption, but not both. That is another very unique feature of these bibs! Plus the designs on them are wonderful. They are easy to match up to outfits and they look great. Her first time wearing it I had two people ask me where we got them from!<br />
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Overall these bibs get Mother's seal of approval. They are well made and durable. They do the job intended perfectly all while being stylish. It doesn't get much better than that. These are perfect for any new mom to buy for herself or to receive as a gift! These would be a great gift for a baby shower.<br />
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I was thrilled to get a chance to review this beautiful scarf. It has the look and feel of cashmere without the high cost! This is an affordable gift anyone will love. I live in a very cold area so warmth as well as style is important. This scarf provides both.<br />
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As soon as this came in the mail all my teen girls starting trying to put claims on it. This easily could have turned to a violent battle with the winner claiming the scarf as their trophy, but I ended it quick by telling them the queen (that would be me) had already laid claims.<br />
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I love to wear my scarfs in many different ways. This one was easy to wear around the neck for warmth, wrapped for fashion, or used as head cover for windy days. It is easy to change up and has enough weight it stays in place nicely. This scarf has a lot of length to it which helps it be so versitile.<br />
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This would be a great girl for secret santa's or to give to a special woman in your life. It's high quality and will last a good long time. It's thicker material keeps it from wrinkling so it's ready to wear anytime. I also love that this can be worn with a dress or jeans equaly. It's also something that would be loved by people of any age.<br />
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I am climbing up on my high horse this morning to get a few things off my chest. Everyone is talking about generalizing whole groups of people, yet one of the biggest groups being torn apart right now are millennials. People are calling them "special snowflakes", "wimps", and "cry babies". Sounds to me like what the older generation would say about my generation as kids. Yes, generation X. The generation of I don't give a fuck. I think that many people have forgotten about the men and women who are running this country right now. Many of these men and women were hippes. You know, the people they called wimps and cry babies in the 60's. The men and women who often stood hand in hand while beaten, abused, and threatened. You know the people who stood against what they say as injustice.... umm... we are not seeing snowflakes, we are seeing a group of young people fighting for what they see as probable injustices that will happen. Now I'm not going to sit here and defend if there is validity to their fears or not as that is not the point of this post. The point is these kids are standing up for what they really believe in. Isn't that one of the things us as parents always hope our kids will do? <br />
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Being a mom of so many kids I have had many, many of these millennial children come through my home. My kids are so different I've had every clique here as well from the geeks to the jocks. I will say a few things I notice about these kids. They are damn hard workers. I see facebook posts daily of these kids asking where is hiring. When I was a kid me and my friends hopped from one job to the next. These kids have learned job loyalty. They are working at one place often through college! I remember my grandfather telling me there is no quality better than a hard worker. I see that with these kids. SO when people say "Oh this generation will be living in their parents basement" I think of a few things. One, that will likely happen because no one can afford to live on their own anymore" and also didn't my generation invent the basement dwelling?<br />
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These kids are facing pressures we never had to and they are getting through it! They have pressure to be the best in school so they can get into the best college and get a good job and have a family and do better. Yes, I purposely made that a run on sentence because I imagine they hear that as run on phrases from everyone in their lives. This generation has a higher rate of cancer, autism, and so many other conditions we never thought of. They will be the ones to find the cures. This generation has to find the solution to the environmental catastrophe of our forefathers. Steven Hawkins said yesterday humans have 1000 years to find a new home planet so lets add that to their list as well. Starting to feel like a heavy load yet? Well, lets keep going then, okay? Let's add onto the pile on this generations shoulders, threats of war and terrorism. I know I didn't have to worry about going to the mall or a theater when I was a teen. Oh wait. they also have to worry about dying in the classroom. They even have lock down/in drills!<br />
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People we are not raising snowflakes! We are raising a generation that is going to change the world. They are going to fix the mistakes we and those before us made. They are working to defeat racism (part of the reason they protest) because they don't see the world we all saw. They see people! This is the most culturally and religiously blended generation since the early days of immigration! These kids have a deep love for adventure and the unknown. They want to learn and embrace the differences in each other not be scared because they are different.<br />
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In the end I will embrace this generation of snowflakes. I will watch hopefully as they age and grow into adults that will hopefully being us into the utopia we have all been searching for. Imagine this could be the generation that finally sees world peace because they are willing to fight foe it. Maybe instead of calling them names and assuming they are worthless we should listen and learn.<br />
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I am ending this with the words of the wise Bob Dylan:<br />
<span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">Come senators, congressmen</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">Please heed the call</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">Don't stand in the doorway</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">Don't block up the hall</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; 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font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">And don't criticize</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">What you can't understand</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">Your sons and your daughters</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">Are beyond your command</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">Your old road is</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">Rapidly agin'</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">Please get out of the new one</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">If you can't lend your hand</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">For the times they are a-changin'.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">The line it is drawn</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">The curse it is cast</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">The slow one now</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;">Will later be fast</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13.4px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial"; 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<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04604506357815948731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945895025123386775.post-44588552556614234302016-11-04T10:46:00.002-07:002016-11-04T10:46:50.441-07:00Preparing a young child for surgery<h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the past two weeks we have had two children have surgery. One a minor, emergency surgery, the other a planned eye surgery. The emergency surgery was to have a loop put into an abscess on my 7 year old. After it was all said and done I noticed a huge difference in how well my four year old did, who was a hundred percent prepared than how my seven year old did who was not at all ready. I hope this post helps parents prepare young children for surgery to make things easier on both the child and the parents.<br />
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A couple days in advance of her surgery (Young kids have short memories so we waited few days before to start talking about it) we began talking about what was going to happen. We explained to her what the surgery was for: Taryn, the doctor is going to fix your eye that doesn't work so well. We told her we'd be going to the hospital and her doctor would be there and he would take very good care of her like he always does. She was only concerned with the fact she'd have to ride an elevator. She is so scared of elevators! We assured her it was a short elevator ride and we'd hold her. We explained as simply as we could to make her understand each step we'd go through. Mind you I asked a lot of questions so I'd know. We told her she'd go with the nice nurse and they'd put a mask over her mouth and nose and she'd go to sleep. When she woke up her eye would be fixed and mommy and daddy would be there with her. We told her we'd have surprise eggs there waiting when she woke up. We also got her a plush My Little Pony to take in with her. She seemed to understand and we kept reminding her of everything all the way up to the morning of.<br />
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We were thrilled when she was in great spirits the morning of her surgery. She was excited to see each nurse and doctor that got us through all the processes of checking in and prepared. Our Children's Hospital is amazing and really helped her feel comfortable and happy. She was given so many stickers I thought I'd have to buy a album for them. Her procedure was on Halloween so everyone was dressed up that made her even happier. Things went just as we had explained them to her so she had no fear as the nurse led her off to the OR and away from me and her father. I think I suffered more through that than she did.<br />
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Two hours after she left us we were taken back to the recovery room to wait for her to wake up. I was thrilled she woke up just as happy as when she went in. She drank juice, played with her eggs, and watched TV until it was time to go. I am happy to say that her surgery was a success and her eyes are fixed!<br />
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So in the end I highly recommend explaining everything to your child, even if they are very young. Make sure the understand and are ready because after all us adults want to know about any procedures we will get as well.<br />
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Side note: Taking pictures and videos when kids are still a bit stoned afterward is perfectly acceptable and encouraged ;)Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04604506357815948731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945895025123386775.post-43777517535867775892016-10-08T07:28:00.000-07:002016-10-08T07:28:06.093-07:00Trump on women<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't give a crap who people vote for. I don't care if you vote Trump, Hillary, Gary Johnson, or write in your best friends, mothers, cousins, brothers, aunts, neighbor. You're vote is not my business. What is my business is what is put out there by people who are suppose to be role models. If you do choose to vote Trump however, and you have children you have a moral obligation to denounce the things he has said about women. The latest being the worst by far!<br />
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It is no secret I have ten children and a mouth like a freakin sailor. I, in fact could probably make a sailor blush with the swear words that can spew from my mouth. What you will never hear is me demoralizing other human. I guess I am not so shocked by what Trump said. I am more shocked by people defending it as locker room banter. I have an 18 year old son and have been around a lot of teen boys and men in my life. I have never heard them say the things this man has. I mean come on "Grab her right by her pussy" What the hell is that???? That's rape and sexual assault, that's what that is! That is not locker room banter. If my son or any man in my life spoke those words I would slap the taste out of their mouth. If any man ever said or tried to do that to my daughter he'd be pulling a foot out of his mouth for sure!<br />
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By trying to defend this as locker room banter you not only add to the rape culture in America you teach your daughter or your sons that these words and actions are okay. Like I stated above you want to support Trump go for it, but make sure you teach your kids that these words and actions are not okay! If you think they don't hear about or see them on the news or social media guess again.<br />
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We already live in a culture that I have had to protect my daughters against many times and almost always from older men. My oldest daughter has been followed by adult men starting at age 16. She has had comments made to her walking around town or while she was at her job. Yes, it's locker room banter until it's your daughter those words are directed at, right? Believe me father's if that was your little girl Trump spoke about grabbing the pussy of, what would you do? Mother's, what about you? Would it still be locker room banter?<br />
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Now mother's and father's what if it was your son who said these things? Would you defend him or slap the taste out of his mouth? Would you want your teen son to speak like that or be a respectful man? I don't know about you, but I want to raise men who love and respect their wives and daughters. Who respect all the women in their lives. I want my sons to tell a woman she is smart, beautiful, and worthy. I want them to see passed the things society judges women on. I want them to know women are not objects, but equals.<br />
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Now feel free to read passed everything I have said and claim this is just one more bias piece of writing by a lib, but please do so and then in the same breath turn to your little girl and tell her she is smart and can be whatever she wants. Teach her that sexual abuse verbally, physically, or in any form is unacceptable and not locker room banter. Teach your sons that women are to be respected and treated with dignity in all situations. Do it for your kids, but most of all do it for their future relationships! <br />
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<br />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04604506357815948731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2945895025123386775.post-76844119014480384352016-10-06T07:58:00.000-07:002016-10-06T07:58:08.962-07:00When your child has a mental illness <span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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I am going to be open and honest here in a way I never have before. I have had not one, but two children diagnosed with a mental illness caused by a genetic condition. This was not the life I chose for them, but in life we don't get to pick and choose ideal situations, do we? My children were diagnosed with ADHD (Attention deficit disorder), ODD (Oppositional defiant disorder), and one has separation anxiety and the other generalized anxiety disorder. I have been very lucky that my older daughter has grown out of and has had awesome treatment for these disorders and besides the generalized anxiety is so much better!My seven year old though,... I don't know she'll ever be 100% better. I pray for her, I work witheady her, she gets the help she needs (She has an awesome team that works with her), but sometimes that's just not enough. This post I am going to focus on my younger daughter as it seems she is the age most kids begin getting diagnosed.<br />
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Devony was a toddler when she started showing her differences from other kids. She was stubborn, hard headed, mean, very inappropriate, and would pick up on any negative thing and run with it. We used to joke that we were banning her from hanging out with the teenagers because she acted like one. I have videos of her flipping out as a baby even! I knew something was wrong. I just didn't know what. I probably should have since her older sister had the same conditions, but Devony was so much more severe. Still she was my baby. My joined at the hip child who looked to me for everything. Her big blue eyes and cuddly nature snowed me into believing it was all in my head and then came prek.<br />
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School was hell. Maybe not as much for her as for me. My husband hated picking her up from prek because the teacher always had him wait to last to get her as she had done something almost every day. I was that mother who started to think maybe the teacher just didn't like her. I mean come on, sure she was hyper,but it couldn't be that bad, right? Even her ped said she's just active.<br />
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I was so excited for kindergarten. It had to get better right? Nope, it only got worse. We always got the she's so cute, she says the damnedest things, but something is wrong. She can't sit still, she can't express herself properly, she can be mean, she doesn't do well with her peers.... Was this school out to get my baby too?<br />
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First grade. Devony had the most amazing teacher. She was able to sit with us and was just open and honest. She explained things in a way that made me really see something was wrong. This same teacher had her sister and noticed the similarities. It clicked then. My God, I had two of them! Two kids with a disorder than can make them criminals, drug addicts, make their lives so difficult. The teacher sat and explained how far behind Devony was and how she was ready to go to bat for my child to get her the help[ she needed. Tears flowed down my face as it all became clear. My baby's life was about to change dramatically and damn it, it wasn't fair! It wasn't fair that I had to do this again, that she had to go through this, that she was suffering mentally and even physically. She's already been through so much with grade 4 kidney reflux and a duplex system. I wanted to hug her teacher. I will always be thankful to her and later the principle and social worker at the school who made her feel normal and okay. Who encouraged her and built her up, but that's a post for another day.<br />
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Within a week I had Devony into be looked at by mental health specialist for children. It took about three months to be told what I already knew. My daughter was mentally ill and would need a lot of treatment that includes medication (that can have horrible side effects), therapy, monthly meetings with a nurse practitioner to adjust medication and add more as needed. She'sin a smaller class because she can not read and may have some other learning disabilities. That's just the medical part. Now let's talk social impact on her.<br />
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When a person sees Devony out and about or listens to her they see a "bad kid" a kid who says horrible things sometimes and lashes out when she feels threatened. They see a child who has a meltdown that can put the most tired two year old to shame. We are talking hours of crying like a newborn if she feels like she isn't getting something she should have or if her senses become overloaded with sites and sounds. She can cry like a newborn for hours at a time. There is nothing harder than holding your child as she screams like that and not knowing how to help her. I had no idea what to say the day she told my mother matter of factly she was going to die and be put under a dead stone (she meant headstone). How do I explain to people why my 6 year old would look at them and say things like I don't like him/her or the way they look. Two weeks ago her doctor walked into the office and Devony said "Oh so we speak English now". My husband now refuses to ever take her back again. It killed me the day her IEP report came and it said "She's fine as long as she has taken her medication" or hearing her say "I couldn't help it I didn't get my medicine today".<br />
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There are more children diagnosed in this country with mental health now than ever before. More kids are growing stronger by the fact people recognize the issue! I am thankful that Devony gets a little better everyday. That I get that awesome privileged of seeing how sweet, loving, and kind she is capable of being. I am growing strong enough to say on bad days this is not her this is just the bad wiring in her brain. I love enough to fight daily for her and find what is best. To look into new treatments and ideas. I love when parents reach out to me and we connect in a way only other parents with kids like ours can. When I see a child melting down in public I don't look at the mother with disgust, but understanding. My prayer is that more and more attention is brought to the world of childhood mental health. That parents won't be scared to reach out for help or worry about the stigma put on their child and yes, there is one.<br />
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remain I will love her harder, because she needs it. I will fight for her with ever ounce of me being because that's what a mother does. I will never give up. I will never back down. I will make her life the best it can possibly be! Every time she pushes away I will pull closer.To all the moms and dads out there fighting the way I am. I see you and I am with you., There is a whole community of us out there seek us out!<br />
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Some helpful links:<br />
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http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder/basics/definition/con-20024559<br />
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http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/adhd.html<br />
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http://www.webmd.com/children/guide/separation-anxiety<br />
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http://teenmentalhealth.org/learn/mental-disorders/generalized-anxiety-disorder/Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04604506357815948731noreply@blogger.com0