tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post7161744209040689083..comments2024-03-19T06:15:52.882-06:00Comments on Airing My Laundry, One Post At A Time...: How I Dealt With A Temper Tantrum and an Autism MeltdownAiringMyLaundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-36935673968850593672013-09-06T17:03:11.046-06:002013-09-06T17:03:11.046-06:00Yes, we all have those days, but admittedly, yours...Yes, we all have those days, but admittedly, yours has a different challenge than mine.<br />My friend's daughter was just diagnosed with Asperger's and is at a bit of a loss. I'm featuring her story next week, love for you to come over and offer her some advice.Carolyn Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011853309675462577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-60316142592736733232013-09-05T18:56:38.794-06:002013-09-05T18:56:38.794-06:00Sounds like you'er doing a great job! We have ...Sounds like you'er doing a great job! We have nights similar to these at my house!MamaRabiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920088809395312943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-46050530208435722532013-09-05T13:38:41.615-06:002013-09-05T13:38:41.615-06:00Have you tried noise cancelling headphones for Tom...Have you tried noise cancelling headphones for Tommy? Like the ones they sell with the guns and ammo? My son is autistic and they are used all the time at his school for students who have a hard time with the noise. It would give him a quick way to muffle it while he calms down. NaeNerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327592483323103487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-86145038395599650262013-09-05T12:00:03.153-06:002013-09-05T12:00:03.153-06:00I love that you posted this and how real it is. I ...I love that you posted this and how real it is. I hope that other single parents, or parents of kids with autism feel a little less alone after reading this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300509693671365389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-34977208349115911972013-09-05T07:50:47.680-06:002013-09-05T07:50:47.680-06:00Been there so many times...and you did good mom, v...Been there so many times...and you did good mom, very good. I love you bunches and you're not alone...and chocolate is good...very good - vodka too - but chocolate is better. Krystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388724384917002199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-5733094980517748112013-09-05T04:33:32.272-06:002013-09-05T04:33:32.272-06:00I think you handled it well. Sounds like you know ...I think you handled it well. Sounds like you know your children and handled an awful situation the way they both needed.Sorta Southern Single Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349718837546442408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-31882146805854801462013-09-04T20:29:54.592-06:002013-09-04T20:29:54.592-06:00I know that I do not know you personally or your h...I know that I do not know you personally or your husband - but I think you are a great mom and you handled the situation well. I have seen you write in your last few posts about "Tom's not here" and we all can see that you miss him and love him a lot. I hope that he returns home soon. My heart actually broke reading about your son not handling his sister getting upset. As for your daughter, are you sure her name is not really Shelby Jean? I go through that with Shelby either with bath time or bed time. Lucas a little too but Shelby is a little more. By the way, I can't do shots either - have to sip them tooRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815484676642760981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-76756079113900939782013-09-04T19:52:11.897-06:002013-09-04T19:52:11.897-06:00AWESOME post. I loved read it. I think you need TW...AWESOME post. I loved read it. I think you need TWO chocolate drawers. Furry Bottomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126096393524594755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-29313706181456070352013-09-04T18:28:28.315-06:002013-09-04T18:28:28.315-06:00I think you did it better than Olivia did it. Perh...I think you did it better than Olivia did it. Perhaps in the next new episode she should be asking, "WWAD?"Tamara Camerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004696358354444561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-3719827513940976352013-09-04T17:25:47.542-06:002013-09-04T17:25:47.542-06:00great post! I am pretty sure you deserve all the c...great post! I am pretty sure you deserve all the chocolate you want. Thank you, you are quite the inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-86106501017963262002013-09-04T17:05:46.154-06:002013-09-04T17:05:46.154-06:00Sending you the biggest of hugs - because holy hel...Sending you the biggest of hugs - because holy hell - AND you are doing it alone. You are a GREAT mom and your kid will thank you for it. One day. In the future...far, far into the future; but still. They will thank you and it will all have been worth it. Promise.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-69412114190476055122013-09-04T16:38:29.036-06:002013-09-04T16:38:29.036-06:00I think you're kind of a rock star ;)I think you're kind of a rock star ;)amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07048170123683307821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-84235295131997593222013-09-04T15:40:17.771-06:002013-09-04T15:40:17.771-06:00A chocolate drawer... Hmmm I bet that works bette...A chocolate drawer... Hmmm I bet that works better than wishing for a chocolate fairy which is what I was doing yesterday. <br />You are an awesome mom!booksandcandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02163137941109091149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-50960563373994591042013-09-04T15:24:48.452-06:002013-09-04T15:24:48.452-06:00I'm glad you have a routine with Tommy that he...I'm glad you have a routine with Tommy that helps him calm down. 5 years since our diagnosis with Jayce and I still haven't found the magic words/touch that helps him.*Jess*https://www.blogger.com/profile/05190888590178233798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-91155044345455499602013-09-04T14:35:31.152-06:002013-09-04T14:35:31.152-06:00Oh, I've so been there. A super tight hug (aka...Oh, I've so been there. A super tight hug (aka deep pressure) is what helps here... eventually anyway. Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-7908833629316690572013-09-04T12:15:49.650-06:002013-09-04T12:15:49.650-06:00Wow! I can barely handle one toddler meltdown...Wow! I can barely handle one toddler meltdown...Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543581308363689982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-52904907492096161592013-09-04T12:15:35.562-06:002013-09-04T12:15:35.562-06:00I wish so much that you didn't have to go thro...I wish so much that you didn't have to go through these "events" alone. You really are a wonderful Mom. You're doing great!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-51579038236253829332013-09-04T11:36:39.961-06:002013-09-04T11:36:39.961-06:00Sounds like you handled it well. Perhaps next time...Sounds like you handled it well. Perhaps next time a video of Na to send to Dad, so that he can appreciate her from a distance?JoeinVegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613274657685121948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-31777672775263494382013-09-04T11:15:39.386-06:002013-09-04T11:15:39.386-06:00You handled it 1000% better than I did the medicin...You handled it 1000% better than I did the medicine meltdown the other day. Hats off to you!Laura Whitfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16088081371946352155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-35457243773336109902013-09-04T11:06:27.475-06:002013-09-04T11:06:27.475-06:00Wow- what a showdown. You are a rockstar mom for ...Wow- what a showdown. You are a rockstar mom for staying calm through that storm. Chocolate and booze are musts for any parents. After an epic meltdown from my son the other night, I had a glass of wine. Takes the edge off. BettyCupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781879250003036157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-82234637631830872292013-09-04T09:35:08.877-06:002013-09-04T09:35:08.877-06:00Some days are just rough and chocolate sure does h...Some days are just rough and chocolate sure does help. By the way, I think those little ponies are waterproof ;) Just a thought for next time. Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993104398196469720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-11165473416614462782013-09-04T09:08:26.938-06:002013-09-04T09:08:26.938-06:00You're doing an amazing job. Never, ever forge...You're doing an amazing job. Never, ever forget that!!!!Queenie Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372885558434883470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-34934664887704091322013-09-04T08:46:52.770-06:002013-09-04T08:46:52.770-06:00I think I would have downed that bottle! Kidding!
...I think I would have downed that bottle! Kidding!<br /><br />Sounded like you handled the situation perfectly!<br /><br />My granddaughter is not autistic, but does have SPD, so the banging of her head on the couch and loud noises bothering her sounds VERY familiar!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-27460374200375097142013-09-04T08:26:00.064-06:002013-09-04T08:26:00.064-06:00Wow, you are amazing. I think you handled it with...Wow, you are amazing. I think you handled it with amazing strength. I know we all go through things like this, but you don't have Tom to tag team with. Thank you for being such a wonderful mom, and not letting Natalie make her own rules. douglassroommom@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10478073010913010296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-35287088423472455832013-09-04T08:11:28.150-06:002013-09-04T08:11:28.150-06:00We had a couple of those moments while I was home ...We had a couple of those moments while I was home over the summer. What I just want the kids to explain to me is why they only pull this kind of behaviour with me and not with their dad.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961681249365302056noreply@blogger.com