Comments for Natural as Possible Mom http://naturalaspossiblemom.com Because natural isn't always possible -- or easy. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:23:07 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on My Kid is Louder Than Your Kid by Christine http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2010/my-kid-is-louder-than-your-kid/comment-page-1#comment-443 Christine Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:23:07 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=1331#comment-443 I'd give you what I think is the right advice, ignore it, except the problem I have with my child (same age) is that she ignores me. So, I'll keep my advice to myself and be just as perplexed as you are. I’d give you what I think is the right advice, ignore it, except the problem I have with my child (same age) is that she ignores me. So, I’ll keep my advice to myself and be just as perplexed as you are.

]]> Comment on My Kid is Louder Than Your Kid by susan delg http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2010/my-kid-is-louder-than-your-kid/comment-page-1#comment-437 susan delg Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:20:01 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=1331#comment-437 Karen, we've all been there. It's the hardest thing to walk away or put up the wall when the screaming starts, especially when you're in public. That tough veneer that deflects the screams can look so cold to someone who doesn't know what's going on. Stay strong! I used to tell Joy that the only excuse for that kind of noise would be that she was seriously hurt. And yes, we have a book of fables in the house and read the wolf one incessantly and bring it up often at home. We also have a book of fables about very strong women that reinforce strong behavior. (will get the title for you later, it's a good one.) I've also found that threats that I don't intend to go through with are useless. Once I give an answer, it's not going to change. (No more cookies, turn the TV off, you may not shave the cat, etc.) The "if you do that one more time, I'm going to _____" threat has to be followed up on. So I try to make myself think and be reasonable because I know I have to do it if I threaten it. Karen, we’ve all been there. It’s the hardest thing to walk away or put up the wall when the screaming starts, especially when you’re in public. That tough veneer that deflects the screams can look so cold to someone who doesn’t know what’s going on. Stay strong!
I used to tell Joy that the only excuse for that kind of noise would be that she was seriously hurt. And yes, we have a book of fables in the house and read the wolf one incessantly and bring it up often at home. We also have a book of fables about very strong women that reinforce strong behavior. (will get the title for you later, it’s a good one.)
I’ve also found that threats that I don’t intend to go through with are useless. Once I give an answer, it’s not going to change. (No more cookies, turn the TV off, you may not shave the cat, etc.) The “if you do that one more time, I’m going to _____” threat has to be followed up on. So I try to make myself think and be reasonable because I know I have to do it if I threaten it.

]]> Comment on Toddlers on a Diet? Maybe… by sheri http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2010/toddlers-on-a-diet-maybe/comment-page-1#comment-435 sheri Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:05:08 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=1313#comment-435 I always thought it was okay to let babies eat what they wanted to as well. I am so glad you shared this information. I always thought it was okay to let babies eat what they wanted to as well. I am so glad you shared this information.

]]> Comment on Making the Right Choice by MarthaandMe http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2010/making-the-right-choice/comment-page-1#comment-406 MarthaandMe Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:19:49 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=1297#comment-406 Sounds like a tough day! I would have decided the same thing if I were you I think. I hope she's feeling better. Sounds like a tough day! I would have decided the same thing if I were you I think. I hope she’s feeling better.

]]> Comment on American Idol and the “Nice” Factor by Lori http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2010/american-idol-and-the-nice-factor/comment-page-1#comment-405 Lori Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:35:39 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=1290#comment-405 I am oddly addicted to the show, but I couldn't/wouldn't watch it if it wasn't via my DVR. I couldn't bear to let AI rob me of that much precious time. From experience, it's always pretty bad the first few weeks of the top 24 because I don’t know anyone well enough yet and therefore I am not vested in them. By the time the top 12 episodes start up, I usually have a favorite or two which makes watching the show a bit more fun. As for the judges; there are so many things to say. I love Simon's honesty, but sometimes he goes a bit too far in his comments. Is being brutally honest with people at British thing? He can be so crass at times. Kara is a nut bag this season with all the drooling over Casey James. It's as if she is taking over for Paula. I also liked Paula, but found her ramblings a bit embarrassing to watch and always finding something good to say about every contestant was a bit tiresome. Randy is a good solid judge and very predictable. As for Ellen; I love Ellen. But what I love about Ellen is her stand up and we are not getting much of that so I am not sure I see her value. I do love the way she layers her clothes though. ;) In the past I have written many posts about AI and one in particular stands out as something I find myself thinking over and over again. If you are interested you can read it here: http://gavintiegirl.wordpress.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-american-idol/ I hope you don't mind the link. :) I am oddly addicted to the show, but I couldn’t/wouldn’t watch it if it wasn’t via my DVR. I couldn’t bear to let AI rob me of that much precious time.

From experience, it’s always pretty bad the first few weeks of the top 24 because I don’t know anyone well enough yet and therefore I am not vested in them. By the time the top 12 episodes start up, I usually have a favorite or two which makes watching the show a bit more fun.

As for the judges; there are so many things to say. I love Simon’s honesty, but sometimes he goes a bit too far in his comments. Is being brutally honest with people at British thing? He can be so crass at times. Kara is a nut bag this season with all the drooling over Casey James. It’s as if she is taking over for Paula. I also liked Paula, but found her ramblings a bit embarrassing to watch and always finding something good to say about every contestant was a bit tiresome. Randy is a good solid judge and very predictable. As for Ellen; I love Ellen. But what I love about Ellen is her stand up and we are not getting much of that so I am not sure I see her value. I do love the way she layers her clothes though. ;)

In the past I have written many posts about AI and one in particular stands out as something I find myself thinking over and over again. If you are interested you can read it here:
http://gavintiegirl.wordpress.com/2008/02/28/an-open-letter-to-american-idol/

I hope you don’t mind the link. :)

]]> Comment on Have a Cold? Try a Little Milk, Tea, Partying by MarthaandMe http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2010/a-cold-try-a-little-tea/comment-page-1#comment-401 MarthaandMe Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:43:38 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=1303#comment-401 These are great tips. I have found that upping my vitamin D intake has helped me ward off a lot of colds this year. These are great tips. I have found that upping my vitamin D intake has helped me ward off a lot of colds this year.

]]> Comment on Have a Cold? Try a Little Milk, Tea, Partying by susandelg http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2010/a-cold-try-a-little-tea/comment-page-1#comment-400 susandelg Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:57:09 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=1303#comment-400 I always know a cold is coming on when I get that strange feeling in the back of my throat -- it's not quite itchy, not quite sore, just ultra-sensitive and a little dry. At that point, there's little I can do to avoid the on-coming combination of sniffles, cough, watery eyes, tiredness and headache. I haven't had a full-blown drippy cold this year, knock on wood. It could be attributed to the 3 or 4 cups of tea I drink every day (Trader Joe's Irish Breakfast, two big thumbs up in my house!). Or it could be that I've been sleeping better and not allowing myself to get run down. I definitely do NOT get 7 servings of fruits and veggies daily. (Does tomato sauce on pizza count for one?) I always know a cold is coming on when I get that strange feeling in the back of my throat — it’s not quite itchy, not quite sore, just ultra-sensitive and a little dry. At that point, there’s little I can do to avoid the on-coming combination of sniffles, cough, watery eyes, tiredness and headache. I haven’t had a full-blown drippy cold this year, knock on wood. It could be attributed to the 3 or 4 cups of tea I drink every day (Trader Joe’s Irish Breakfast, two big thumbs up in my house!). Or it could be that I’ve been sleeping better and not allowing myself to get run down. I definitely do NOT get 7 servings of fruits and veggies daily. (Does tomato sauce on pizza count for one?)

]]> Comment on Have a Cold? Try a Little Milk, Tea, Partying by tracey http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2010/a-cold-try-a-little-tea/comment-page-1#comment-399 tracey Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:18:08 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=1303#comment-399 Washing hands, yes. But STAY AWAY from the anti-bacterial crap! Purell and the other germ-destroyers are simply evil, IMHO. We NEED the bacteria and germs in average doses in order to stave off the severe illnesses. And? Catching a cold isn't a sign that you weren't diligent enough in taking care to avoid one. It's just a sign that you're human! I find that the best old traditions work the BEST: orange juice, lots of water and sleep. Sometimes the simplest remedies are the most effective. Washing hands, yes. But STAY AWAY from the anti-bacterial crap! Purell and the other germ-destroyers are simply evil, IMHO. We NEED the bacteria and germs in average doses in order to stave off the severe illnesses. And? Catching a cold isn’t a sign that you weren’t diligent enough in taking care to avoid one. It’s just a sign that you’re human!

I find that the best old traditions work the BEST: orange juice, lots of water and sleep. Sometimes the simplest remedies are the most effective.

]]> Comment on Have a Cold? Try a Little Milk, Tea, Partying by Christine http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2010/a-cold-try-a-little-tea/comment-page-1#comment-398 Christine Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:18:28 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=1303#comment-398 Symptoms when I have a cold: headache, runny eyes, sore throat. And crankiness! Symptoms when I have a cold: headache, runny eyes, sore throat. And crankiness!

]]> Comment on Have a Cold? Try a Little Milk, Tea, Partying by Chris http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2010/a-cold-try-a-little-tea/comment-page-1#comment-397 Chris Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:41:18 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=1303#comment-397 Seven servings a day?! a week? Seven servings a day?! a week?

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