tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post6437916858224560515..comments2024-03-28T07:59:18.432-06:00Comments on Airing My Laundry, One Post At A Time...: The Massive MeltdownAiringMyLaundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-21846139622502801252015-01-30T11:42:00.313-07:002015-01-30T11:42:00.313-07:00Aw.. asking if he's still mature.. is so matur...Aw.. asking if he's still mature.. is so mature. He would hate hanging out here with Scarlet and Des meltdowns. Yikes!Tamara Camerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004696358354444561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-29176789636030176482015-01-28T10:58:18.936-07:002015-01-28T10:58:18.936-07:00You did an awesome job, Amber! I know I would not ...You did an awesome job, Amber! I know I would not have held it together like that. There would have been spankings and yelling and that would just lead to more tears. I'm not proud that's my reaction, but that's probably how it would work out.MamaRabiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920088809395312943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-2289061153945188912015-01-28T10:43:40.324-07:002015-01-28T10:43:40.324-07:00Oh gosh I know what you mean about wanting to cry ...Oh gosh I know what you mean about wanting to cry yourself. I'm home all day with a 21 month and a 4 month old and when they both start crying and fussing and nothing you do seems to please them, I just want to let out a huge scream and cry myself...but I know I have to keep it together. Being a mom is the hardest job ever.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174697065959988088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-49536687339271616402015-01-28T10:40:56.870-07:002015-01-28T10:40:56.870-07:00Sounds like my house. At least once a week we have...Sounds like my house. At least once a week we have Bradley melting and Becca pounding out some tune on the piano while telling him to shut up. I am assuming that the crying effects Tommy's heightened sensory due to autism. My Bradley can't stand crying either. Good thing he is the youngest. He doesn't do well when there is a baby around crying. He says it hurts his ears. Jenny Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318807189462176072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-40186436720479597552015-01-27T23:09:49.557-07:002015-01-27T23:09:49.557-07:00That is so intense. I love the way your son thinks...That is so intense. I love the way your son thinks, "to girls more often." Lol, not even trying to be insulting, just stating the facts. RF Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12583447879913830835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-29600276444795191802015-01-27T21:28:55.132-07:002015-01-27T21:28:55.132-07:00you are a rock star mom!! bravo.
I find all th...you are a rock star mom!! bravo. <br />I find all the noise with my 3, way too over stimulating and it is very hard to keep calm and cool. I can't think straight and I react. I think I need Tommy's breathing method. LA Botcharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045857399816360885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-24828511798171992332015-01-27T20:07:29.565-07:002015-01-27T20:07:29.565-07:00Good for you in handling it well. :)Good for you in handling it well. :)Kay R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17616798594879683219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-88077680589280815762015-01-27T18:51:24.782-07:002015-01-27T18:51:24.782-07:00They use the bucket metaphor at my daughter's ...They use the bucket metaphor at my daughter's school too. Holly @ Cat Hair and Glitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352949381012839871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-54193803413267697162015-01-27T14:55:05.083-07:002015-01-27T14:55:05.083-07:00No small feat, keeping your cool in those situatio...No small feat, keeping your cool in those situations. You handled it beautifully. Your kids are lucky to have you. Props to you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02539160912292747210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-88981995457700709172015-01-27T14:04:20.693-07:002015-01-27T14:04:20.693-07:00Whew! Sounds like you handled it like a rock star....Whew! Sounds like you handled it like a rock star. Big chocolate sundae for you!!Jessica Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573961940671527302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-18691543472772291082015-01-27T09:20:23.589-07:002015-01-27T09:20:23.589-07:00Oh my goodness, the fill your bucket book. We used...Oh my goodness, the fill your bucket book. We used that book in our preschool....<br /><br />I'm glad to hear you got through it... and you did so very well. Good for you! It's so hard when we have these days and our partners are out of town.<br /><br />Way to go mama! <br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231196028453953524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-50165952070184753522015-01-27T07:07:17.383-07:002015-01-27T07:07:17.383-07:00Seriously you are incredible and handled it like a...Seriously you are incredible and handled it like a pro. I cannot even imagine how hard it is with Tom being away!Lora Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331097398979763849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-35099046572625763342015-01-27T06:28:23.926-07:002015-01-27T06:28:23.926-07:00Well done you! Well done you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-39156844316287010242015-01-26T20:07:55.373-07:002015-01-26T20:07:55.373-07:00I cannot imagine how hard it must be for you to ha...I cannot imagine how hard it must be for you to have Tom gone during those moments. Just by reading your blog, though, I can tell how strong you are and I know you will get through every struggle that comes your way! Him & Me (But Mostly Me)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05590561623639844884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-88089311501556072742015-01-26T19:53:19.850-07:002015-01-26T19:53:19.850-07:00Awww... I feel bad for Tommy worrying about being ...Awww... I feel bad for Tommy worrying about being mature. I probably would've gotten upset with that too though... kids crying is like nails on a chalkboard - I totally hear him on how annoying it is. ;P<br />""YOU JUST DUMPED OUT MY BUCKET!"" Now THAT is just fucking hilarious.Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820601784610439713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-88728140407979155612015-01-26T19:22:50.216-07:002015-01-26T19:22:50.216-07:00Sounds like you kept it together even though I am ...Sounds like you kept it together even though I am sure it was really trying. Meltdowns are never easy! Kerry @ Till Then Smile Oftenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665402939137040730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-28979445881364568812015-01-26T13:38:06.059-07:002015-01-26T13:38:06.059-07:00That is seriously a rough day. It seems like you h...That is seriously a rough day. It seems like you handled it like a rockstar but I totally understand with the meltdowns. Erica is the same age as Natalie and sometimes she just FREAKS OUT and it's ridiculous and it's almost impossible to calm her down until she realizes she's being a psycho. That sometimes takes awhile.Jana @ Jana Sayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15501814243709445827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-64629686903922713182015-01-26T13:06:44.207-07:002015-01-26T13:06:44.207-07:00You handled that like a boss! As a mom of an Asper...You handled that like a boss! As a mom of an Asperger's boy, I feel your frustration and I know it can be hard. Good job, mama. At least Tommy has a decent knowledge of his own coping skills.Echo aka The Mad Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696495190321897480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-52884058133117330122015-01-26T12:40:12.235-07:002015-01-26T12:40:12.235-07:00Kudos to you for handling all that. My older son a...Kudos to you for handling all that. My older son and daughter both have hearing loss and wear CIs. So it's hard on my son's ears when his sister screams. He could take off the CI though and he usually does when that happens. So I can imagine how overwhelming it is for a child with Asperger's. BTW, have you read The Art of Adapting by Cassandra Dunn yet? <br />I know how you feel about getting the same question a lot. Even kids without Asperger's do that!<br />My kids make a huge mess with toothpaste in the bathroom. It drives me crazy. My younger son also manages to get all the bathwater on the floor. Will wonders never cease? <br />Hang in there!!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488832373580617482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-63418157159720624292015-01-26T12:05:10.725-07:002015-01-26T12:05:10.725-07:00I used to do the same thing when I was your daught...I used to do the same thing when I was your daughters age. Do you ever save the hotel shampoos or magazine shampoo samples? My mom would let me play with those for my potions and mad scientist creations. I hope your week goes well. Samantha https://www.blogger.com/profile/08996652283171370224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-6056155932693248382015-01-26T11:56:25.637-07:002015-01-26T11:56:25.637-07:00You got this. I'm sorry that was rough. Hoping...You got this. I'm sorry that was rough. Hoping for a better day today!SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884611147965544589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-54525460666993688612015-01-26T08:31:14.164-07:002015-01-26T08:31:14.164-07:00Sorry you had such a rough day! It sounds like you...Sorry you had such a rough day! It sounds like you solved everything quickly, though, so go you! :)Janelle Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192842831247369159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-15931303273761180522015-01-26T05:25:15.264-07:002015-01-26T05:25:15.264-07:00You are a rockstar mom!!! Those kind of situation...You are a rockstar mom!!! Those kind of situations always stress me. I hope you destressed with some chocolate!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865957509245370427noreply@blogger.com