Comments for Punky Mama

Comment on Wild Goose Chase by Celticcowboy

Celticcowboy — Wed, 30 May 2012 03:08:02 +0000

Rest well. Sounds as if you will…

Comment on Memorial Day by Celticcowboy

Celticcowboy — Mon, 28 May 2012 17:56:56 +0000

100% with you on EVERY point in the last paragraph. As tragic as the Vietnam conflict was, it paled by comparison of treatment of the vets. There were no excuses for that. I was here for that stuff. Terrible.
My dad was a motor pool sergeant in the Pacific theater in WW II. He saw no direct action, but left friends behind that did. He was quiet about it as well, aside from a few humorous anecdotes or stories that a lesson might be gleaned from. Enjoy your day, guests and family.

Comment on the compliment that made my month by Celticcowboy

Celticcowboy — Mon, 28 May 2012 10:53:39 +0000

Sounds more like it made your YEAR! Progress being made with ones child is always quite the treat. With a special needs kid, I can only imagine that the reward is even sweeter. Calling this exchange a compliment in the headline shows you yourself took a at least bit of ownership in Ryan’s improvement- as well you should. Good stuff. Never stop believing.

Comment on the compliment that made my month by Jacquie | After Words

Jacquie | After Words — Mon, 28 May 2012 00:47:58 +0000

That’s awesome. Have you read any of the Percy Jackson books with Ryan? The main character has ADHD (which is a sign of being a demigod). J is devouring them now (he listens to the audiobooks).

Comment on How the summer holidays have changed by katery

katery — Sun, 27 May 2012 15:39:32 +0000

sounds like things are going great! i’m so happy that you’ve got such a wonderful partner in life and such great, unique children to be proud of.

Comment on The Lesson Of Not Burning Bridges by Celticcowboy

Celticcowboy — Sat, 26 May 2012 02:07:30 +0000

Often, people forget the value of these things. I’m glad it got through to Ryan. Be proud of him. And of yourself.

Comment on Oh Aaron….. by katery

katery — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:37:40 +0000

ugh, some days are so hard. i hope you all have a better day today.

Comment on Oh Aaron….. by kelli

kelli — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:07:54 +0000

Joann I’m sorry I laughed a little picturing Aaron running around in his underwear …Stephen refuses to wear pants unless he has to and gets mad at me for doing girly things with kara if Steve isn’t around or he will throw a big fit so I try to save that for another time he also begs for attention at homework time which also takes kara a while I feel tour pain…all hail to the 6 year olds in underwear!!

Comment on Nothing happens when you dont get leave the house by Celticcowboy

Celticcowboy — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:12:54 +0000

I know that exact feeling, but for different cause these days. You’ll be OK in a bit.

Comment on Nothing happens when you dont get leave the house by punkymama

punkymama — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:03:51 +0000

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_Diagnostic_Observation_Schedule

Comment on Nothing happens when you dont get leave the house by Deb

Deb — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:02:16 +0000

What is an ADOS test?

Comment on Sunday List Day Because I Can’t Think Of A Topic by Deb

Deb — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:15:18 +0000

I say no camp and more bonding time. Why does everyone feel the need to do camp every summer? What ever happened to free play? I understand that many parents must use camp if work makes it necessary,but if you don’t have to why would you? I’m with you on this.

Comment on Camp or not to camp, that is the question…. by katery

katery — Sun, 20 May 2012 17:33:00 +0000

camp is good for kids and also a break for the parents, however, if ryan said he didn’t want to go then why waste the money? it sounds like you’ve got plenty of fun activities planned, it’s not like ryan and aaron are going to be sitting around the house playing video games all day (all though, there’s nothing wrong with a little of that from time to time i suppose). if i were you i would feel good about my decision. most parents aren’t creative enough to think of things to keep their kids entertained every day all summer long, so, camp it is, but it doesn’t sound like you have that problem at all.

Comment on Camp or not to camp, that is the question…. by Jacquie | After Words

Jacquie | After Words — Sun, 20 May 2012 13:53:53 +0000

Everyone goes to camp here. Every. One. And honestly, I love it. Facing the enormity of the long, hot summer without any built in breaks for mom seemed pretty bleak.

Earlier this spring, I wasn’t sure I could financially swing sending both kids to camp, but in the end I decided to give it a shot with 3-hour day camps from the end of June to the end of July, but I’m already getting twitchy at the prospect of our utterly un-camped August.

I don’t think anyone’s looking at you as if you’re neglecting you kids but not sending them to camp; I think everyone’s just impressed that you are looking forward to managing the summer without camp. I know I am. =>

Comment on Camp or not to camp, that is the question…. by andy

andy — Sun, 20 May 2012 13:04:48 +0000

I think it’s brilliant that you can stay home with boys. We have to rely on camp for child care, since we both work outside the home. But we are going to try to have 3-4 weeks at the end of the summer with no camp so that we can all enjoy time together.

Good luck and have a great summer.

Comment on Camp or not to camp, that is the question…. by Chris Vecchio

Chris Vecchio — Sun, 20 May 2012 05:27:25 +0000

I never had any interest in camp as a kid and I’m very glad my parents just let me make my own fun during the summers. The time was spent reading, building forts in the woods, catching salamanders in the creek… Fond memories. There is no need for scripted activities.

Comment on Camp or not to camp, that is the question…. by arsailman

arsailman — Sun, 20 May 2012 05:11:48 +0000

Camp for kids gives a parent a break. But, if you feel more comfortable being with them, then that’s the right decision for you and your family. When I had both daughters full time, I had a full time job. So, camp was a necessity. For you, it’s a choice. Do what makes you feel comfortable and happy…

Comment on In where your heroine turns into a vampire. by Celticcowboy

Celticcowboy — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:45:30 +0000

And you do it so very, very well. I may stop down. And regret it tomorrow. Ha hah. To some extent anyway…

Comment on Hi Ho Hi Ho its off to neurology we go! by Celticcowboy

Celticcowboy — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:25:48 +0000

Go Ryan! Great to hear that you were able to connect with a worthy health care professional. So often that is not the case. Waiting to hear from “Ryan Rules” soon after school is out. I love that.

Comment on A Night That Lived in Infamy. by She Flew. We Watched: First Look NWI, San Fran, Philadelphia, Madison & Spokane

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:37:29 +0000

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