tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post6287086444039805075..comments2023-10-30T05:01:33.905-07:00Comments on From the Inside...Out: Write Awaykathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-18328462934884021662010-09-28T11:33:30.889-07:002010-09-28T11:33:30.889-07:00Brotherly love, such a good thing. Glad someone wa...Brotherly love, such a good thing. Glad someone was able to figure that whole thing out for him. The only thing is, when will he actually have time to study? Parties, XBox, girls. All fun and no work.Jenhttp://www.whenpigsfly.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-36890591500697209742010-09-27T09:39:12.680-07:002010-09-27T09:39:12.680-07:00Thank you for reminding me of what I will be facin...Thank you for reminding me of what I will be facing in a few short years. I think I'm going to have nightmares tonight.Tinkerschnitzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801209090465403287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-17167197331463023382010-09-26T19:42:20.053-07:002010-09-26T19:42:20.053-07:00Methinks you are a good Mom....maybe a tad too goo...Methinks you are a good Mom....maybe a tad too good. But then your kids know that you are always there for them. Maybe OK.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278403041887060649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-62837315476617419762010-09-26T17:37:43.030-07:002010-09-26T17:37:43.030-07:00Vince: Interesting observation...and duly noted, s...Vince: Interesting observation...and duly noted, sir. Truth is, since Taylor got the X-Box going, it's been painfully quiet. And believe me...I realize that when the phone rings, it's only 'cause he needs something.<br /><br />JD at I Do Things: I know, sweetie. And that says a lot coming from you...that you'd get the <i>warm and fuzzies</i> from several electronic instruments over Thai p---....wait. I'm not going to finish that sentence. As for calling 9-1-1, I'm banking on Lynn's idea of the recording to call back during "normal business hours". Classic.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-59909170540504904992010-09-26T17:32:44.412-07:002010-09-26T17:32:44.412-07:00Gingerella: I know, I know! But, yikes...when did ...Gingerella: I know, I know! But, yikes...when did <i>so much</i> become more important than....me??<br /><br />Straight Guy: Yes, I am beyond the average coolness factor in Momdom. I am in my own category. With that said, I'm a little worried about you're not having time for a shower...what's keeping you from this most basic of human rituals? I'm hoping your blog shall explain...<br /><br />sage: Thank you, kind sir. And yeah...Taylor(18) was <i>less than thrilled</i> at needing Connor's (13) help. It doesn't happen often, so Connor definitely milked it!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-20476137836300372452010-09-26T17:23:58.720-07:002010-09-26T17:23:58.720-07:00Lauren: Oh, I'm sure you could hold your own i...Lauren: Oh, I'm sure you could hold your own if you really had to, sweetie....although, it definitely helps if you can remember what it is you're after! And you realize I only post on the stuff I succeed with, right??<br /><br />Lily Johnson: Oh, you've totally nailed Taylor's entire conspiracy. And even with it being so damned transparent, I still fell for it! I guess I'm a sucker when it comes to da boys.<br /><br />Helen Ginger: WOW. A degree in game design? I don't know of any boy who wouldn't LOVE to have that! Hey, I know <i>nothing</i> about video games...it's the tech-part of the computer setup that I've been roped into solving. I only got good at it out of helpless necessity!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-43341476516022454752010-09-26T12:16:36.648-07:002010-09-26T12:16:36.648-07:00The site of those two little phones talking to eac...The site of those two little phones talking to each other warms my heart even more than a heaping load of Thai porn.<br /><br />Your sons are damn lucky, is all I can say. I don't have kids, but if I did, I'd have to declare phone calls off-limits after 9PM. There's always 911.JD at I Do Thingshttp://idothings.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-10131543328195015142010-09-25T00:17:42.376-07:002010-09-25T00:17:42.376-07:00Sorry, there is a half-serious point in my comment...Sorry, there is a half-serious point in my comment. It would not be good if it got out that the kid was ringing his Mom for any support, tech or otherwise. You the former wild child will know this. You will also know that there are only two reasons for acceptable communication with parents at that age from a College. Cash and laundry. Cash is plain as a pike stave. Laundry, neither sex can manage the mysteries of a top or front loading washing machine. While the hieroglyphics on the side of a packet of powder I doubt even the fellow that write them knows. Put simply, you are in danger of having your current Wild Child sisters label your son a Mommas Boy.Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442327549417743472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-25111896166730507552010-09-24T18:53:17.905-07:002010-09-24T18:53:17.905-07:00You are so funny! And your 13 year old helping th...You are so funny! And your 13 year old helping the college student, precious!sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-36978207278188381052010-09-24T14:46:46.726-07:002010-09-24T14:46:46.726-07:00A mom who provides the XBox and the customer suppo...A mom who provides the XBox and the customer support? You are even cooler than I thought.<br /><br />And, hey, I'm run so ragged right now that a long shower (even with a plastic bag on my arm) sounds really good.Straight Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01854561008655010619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-59743467842176454332010-09-24T08:28:09.926-07:002010-09-24T08:28:09.926-07:00Priorities mom, priorities! ;)Priorities mom, priorities! ;)Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06961949757283263982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-66553391769556087132010-09-24T06:16:35.897-07:002010-09-24T06:16:35.897-07:00My son would never call me about computer games. H...My son would never call me about computer games. He knows I know nothing. 'Course it helps that his degree is in Game Design. Unfortunately for him, he's the one I call when I have a computer problem. (It's kinda fun when the call goes in the other direction.)<br /><br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Helen</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-36949753877855752132010-09-23T23:50:37.251-07:002010-09-23T23:50:37.251-07:00Hahahhahhaha! Lovely gig you have there Kat dear. ...Hahahhahhaha! Lovely gig you have there Kat dear. And Taylor is hilarious. I could just imagine him talking about how hard his life has been and how the Xbox is supposed to be the light at the end of the tunnel. Glad you guys fixed the problem.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05138130931988628398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-82618322277828776512010-09-23T21:03:56.978-07:002010-09-23T21:03:56.978-07:00Wow. Sounds kind of like my home-secretary work. G...Wow. Sounds kind of like my home-secretary work. GO YOU ON PROBLEM SOLVING! I'm also jealous of your son... I can't guilt trip worth a damn. How I wish I could! Wait... what do I want out of it again? I don't remember... Maybe that's my problem. Huh.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082710284244037843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-83303085682341270802010-09-23T18:34:21.859-07:002010-09-23T18:34:21.859-07:00Gigi: Yeah...that 3-way was painful...(wait...that...Gigi: Yeah...that 3-way was <i>painful</i>...(wait...that doesn't sound very family-friendly). Listening to Taylor yelling and frustrated definitely made it feel like he'd never left. I'll leave it at that. Itemized bills and Lynn's recorded message...we'll be golden!!<br /><br />Spot: I knew I could count on you to check the fine print on the smothering-laws, honey. We can kid about it 'cause they're all stronger than we are anyway! Did you check to see if <i>we're</i> legally protected from <i>them</i>?<br /><br />Carol: I'm telling you...it never stops. For every 5 minutes of "normal, casual" conversation, there's twice as much name calling, teasing, and any assortment of button-pushing. I think they've all told me at one time or another that they would love to be an only child!kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-16774347175592238352010-09-23T17:54:03.969-07:002010-09-23T17:54:03.969-07:00One more reason Mo is an only child. I don't t...One more reason Mo is an only child. I don't think I could deal with two of them, even when they are helping each other so lovingly.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039261743881342348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-81696798767188962382010-09-23T15:18:41.037-07:002010-09-23T15:18:41.037-07:00I'm sorry, I'm so confused by Vince's ...I'm sorry, I'm so confused by Vince's comments that I forgot mine. Oh wait, I remember! Hahahahahaha. What are you gonna do? It's illegal to smother them in their sleep (I know, I checked). Love the sibling love there.<br /><br />♥SpotSpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12761441168024967277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-24280325954177642112010-09-23T14:55:23.597-07:002010-09-23T14:55:23.597-07:00Yup, Kathryn you just oooooozzzze love - I can fee...Yup, Kathryn you just oooooozzzze love - I can feel it from here! Apparently you have taught Taylor well in the guilt department as he seems to have mastered it. I assume the three way conference call almost made it feel like Taylor was back home again!<br /><br />I don't know about you - but I'm tired of being the sole tech-support around here. Not only am I going to steal Lynn's line I'm also going to start presenting itemized bills. Hey, I gotta support my shoe habit!!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-23819268126023287132010-09-23T14:08:18.694-07:002010-09-23T14:08:18.694-07:00KellyGrrl: I know! I figure if that can't get ...KellyGrrl: I know! I figure if <i>that</i> can't get ppl's minds out of the gutter, nothing can! (Poor Joan...I don't know why she popped into my head...)<br /><br />Wendy Ramer: Awwwwww! (I literally said this out loud, just so you know.) I vaguely remember those days...and often Connor (13)will be verbally grateful...but Taylor seems to be in that "sole existence" mode. Maybe it's middle-child syndrome...I can only hope.<br /><br />TC: OH, BOY! Can't WAIT to read that one! That one of the few times I still seem to know more than the boys (who think they know <i>everything</i>...but I don't know how much longer I'll be able to hold my tech support position over their now-towering-over-me heads...kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-10837186390057194742010-09-23T14:01:16.781-07:002010-09-23T14:01:16.781-07:00KyaLyn: Oh, I get it. The 'ole tough love. I&#...KyaLyn: Oh, I get it. The 'ole tough love. I'm thinking it's a bit easier when it's with the spouse than with the kiddo. And you <i>know</i> how boys are when they're hurt/sick....<br /><br />Vince: He has a "target market"? Is <i>this</i> what you guys think about all day? And I'm telling you right now: I was a WILD CHILD @ 20....as were my sisters. We figure as parents we know <i>exactly</i> what to look for. (Famous last words...)<br /><br />Lynn: Oh, I LOVE your "call back during normal business hours"! I am <i>absolutely</i> using that line...and I'm imagining it'll be sooner rather than later. I'm always torn between wanting them (as boys) to know how techhie-savvy I (a girl) can be and wanting them to leave me alone. It's a fine line.kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-78390684668211182132010-09-23T13:54:20.701-07:002010-09-23T13:54:20.701-07:00Slamdunk: Yeah, it's always a riot when ppl ex...Slamdunk: Yeah, it's always a riot when ppl expect you do to fix things when you can't even see what the hell they're talking about. It's even <i>better</i> when you've <i>no clue</i> <b>what</b> they're talking about. Video games are simply NOT my thing....<br /><br />Vince: And your point is?? Are you stating that if my son becomes more like Charlie Harper, he won't call me for tech support? That would be rather nice. I <i>will</i> say that once the little *****'s hand mends, the little ***** is getting a ****** job so he can get his OWN credit card.<br /><br />diane rene: Oh, yeah....that loooove was just oozing from one phone directly into the other. It's a wonder...considering they both came from such a loving mother. I mean, I ooze love, right??kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06152568985075401447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-90669218322938768262010-09-23T13:48:39.914-07:002010-09-23T13:48:39.914-07:00I love conversations when the kids might have to a...I love conversations when the kids might have to acknowledge you actually KNOW something. And they need the information. And you can rub it in. <br />I've been meaning to write about being propositioned, yes it was funny, your late night booty call gave me courage......TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187186673159803396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-73226280750375611742010-09-23T11:50:53.707-07:002010-09-23T11:50:53.707-07:00You are so funny. And that conversation/at-home te...You are so funny. And that conversation/at-home tech support incident is not foreign to me. My husband has done the same for our son but with nicer results than you got, as in "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You're the beeeest!" But hey, he's only 11 ;-)Wendy Ramer, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17430380409796887696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-19757904013593517702010-09-23T10:39:34.971-07:002010-09-23T10:39:34.971-07:00Eww Joan Rivers first thing in the morning!! hahah...Eww Joan Rivers first thing in the morning!! hahahahahaKelly@MentalGarbagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734544352496572550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370763014722326902.post-70828913657378951392010-09-23T10:18:39.087-07:002010-09-23T10:18:39.087-07:00Oooh! Loved the sibling conversation. And go you...Oooh! Loved the sibling conversation. And go you for being so patient! I'm a mean mom. I'd be like, "Tonight's not my on-call night. I open again at 8. Call during regular business hours." Which is kind of what I do now. "K. Bedtime. Unless you're near death, I'll see you in the morning. Mom is off duty except for loss of limb or life. Good night. Love you!" No, I don't think your son would appreciate my parenting methods much!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18047395022515323715noreply@blogger.com