tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post73227704419459954..comments2024-03-28T22:20:25.528-06:00Comments on Airing My Laundry, One Post At A Time...: No More Zeros AiringMyLaundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-86380859933941838902014-01-25T13:30:10.434-07:002014-01-25T13:30:10.434-07:00TC hates disappointing me too. He has autism and I...TC hates disappointing me too. He has autism and I try to talk to him and tell him to look me in the eye and he really struggles with that!kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987700142247888708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-20444341665611127142014-01-21T18:13:59.524-07:002014-01-21T18:13:59.524-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lora Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331097398979763849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-52910052840150739742014-01-21T18:13:56.652-07:002014-01-21T18:13:56.652-07:00I just love reading your blog. Honestly, you are s...I just love reading your blog. Honestly, you are such an incredible mother and I love your honesty. Lora Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331097398979763849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-4548372705050388592014-01-21T12:35:06.519-07:002014-01-21T12:35:06.519-07:00You are a good mama. I definitely have days (okay...You are a good mama. I definitely have days (okay almost all the time) where I need a break and let my kids watch too much TV. Too funny your daughter quotes movies all the time. Emmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675419215475635276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-67687758021421113712014-01-21T12:13:00.334-07:002014-01-21T12:13:00.334-07:00I have that conversation more times than I can cou...I have that conversation more times than I can count!! Very good job on that - I think it will work out because you were direct and clearly explained what it is expected of him.Krystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388724384917002199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-70174296711640598582014-01-21T11:47:59.944-07:002014-01-21T11:47:59.944-07:00You handled it way better than I would have. My co...You handled it way better than I would have. My conversation would have probably started out with "What the heck are you doing?" Good job! You're a great example for all of us!Laura Whitfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16088081371946352155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-45141080407968747162014-01-21T08:58:25.188-07:002014-01-21T08:58:25.188-07:00That was an awesome parenting moment! You serious...That was an awesome parenting moment! You seriously handled this so well.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311088408907148236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-38124959488531565702014-01-21T07:30:00.396-07:002014-01-21T07:30:00.396-07:00Frances is the same way. She frequently "for...Frances is the same way. She frequently "forgets" to turn things in. The part that makes me so mad is that 99% of the time, she did the assignment, she either loses it or forgets to turn it in. I think you're doing a good job with Tommy. MamaRabiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05920088809395312943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-53580367551765105942014-01-21T04:56:43.065-07:002014-01-21T04:56:43.065-07:00i loved how you encouraged him! no more zeros!
i...i loved how you encouraged him! no more zeros!<br /><br />i laughed at your daughter's movie quotes. so cute. Kathy@MoreCoffeeLessTalkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11044005966979731361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-1687379271640766012014-01-21T03:09:58.385-07:002014-01-21T03:09:58.385-07:00I love how you encouraged him! And your daughter i...I love how you encouraged him! And your daughter is so adorable, running in with movie quotes, haha. I hope things go well with his next report card. :)<br /><br />Michelle<br /><a href="http://girly-gamer.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Girly Gamer</a>The Girly Gamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030020229871275471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-64827883760095666022014-01-21T01:31:29.625-07:002014-01-21T01:31:29.625-07:00This reminds me so much of my mom giving pep talks...This reminds me so much of my mom giving pep talks to my brother (even though I really doubt he was listening)! Had to share my little flashback...but I have my fingers crossed for no more zeros!!Marley Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003226033561209048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-83186111832419648332014-01-21T00:09:00.545-07:002014-01-21T00:09:00.545-07:00That was a great pep talk! I'm glad you're...That was a great pep talk! I'm glad you're pushing him, but just the right amount. Sarahfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570295122864601160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-81281615566600684602014-01-20T19:57:22.100-07:002014-01-20T19:57:22.100-07:00Ha - love that your daughter runs in with movie qu...Ha - love that your daughter runs in with movie quotes. that's so my daughter too. except she would say the "grab my butt will ya" one. completely inappropriate to the situation.<br />I think you gave a great motivational speech. my son is shy too when it comes to speaking up in class. he'd rather get a Fail. So we have to remind him that there are other options. LA Botcharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045857399816360885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-69607083298645235612014-01-20T17:51:57.865-07:002014-01-20T17:51:57.865-07:00It can be so hard to hold your kids accountable fo...It can be so hard to hold your kids accountable for their actions and you just nailed it! Sounds like you have some fairly amazing kids, both Tommy and the future Movie Star :)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218519474695662328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-68263046708998678232014-01-20T16:54:38.135-07:002014-01-20T16:54:38.135-07:00PHEW! It's back :)PHEW! It's back :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03990778955716788043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-10564462675009198842014-01-20T15:01:38.695-07:002014-01-20T15:01:38.695-07:00I hated my sister until I moved out and we weren&#...I hated my sister until I moved out and we weren't in each others face constantly. My kids fight all the time. I love that Natalie quotes movies. I do that all the timeHolly @ Cat Hair and Glitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352949381012839871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-30368072339147663252014-01-20T14:25:04.761-07:002014-01-20T14:25:04.761-07:00Not gonna lie - journal writing is tough!!! My yo...Not gonna lie - journal writing is tough!!! My youngest son used to refuse to do it - he couldn't (or wouldn't) think of anything quickly enough so he just didn't do it.<br />Natalie makes me laugh!!!<br />And, it cracks me up that you say that Tommy thinks you are bizarre - I would say that your job is done!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865957509245370427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-22820049435487579772014-01-20T13:41:24.077-07:002014-01-20T13:41:24.077-07:00I'm sorry to be cracking up at Natalie's H...I'm sorry to be cracking up at Natalie's Home Alone and Frozen quotes (so well-rounded). I do understand this is tough. Hoping for no more zeroes for you!Tamara Camerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004696358354444561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-5463926713318456492014-01-20T13:38:33.260-07:002014-01-20T13:38:33.260-07:00Hi Amber
Sorry for another note but I also forgot...Hi Amber <br />Sorry for another note but I also forgot to make a movie suggestion for your kids to watch. Have they seen the movie Mrs.Doubtfire? Oh and Tommy would also like MyGirl2 the sequel. Also another good movie I think your kids would like especially Tommy is the School Of Rock. I know this note is not related to your recent entry but just wanted to pass along the movie suggestion.MarinasDenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01200348819276647086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-58897815862707255002014-01-20T13:27:56.649-07:002014-01-20T13:27:56.649-07:00Hi Amber
First of all I am glad your blog is up an...Hi Amber<br />First of all I am glad your blog is up and running again for I really enjoy reading it. Second of all, I hope you got my email.And Finally, I applaud you on your parenting skills you are a very good mother and that your kids are like real true kids which I like. There are no fakeness or show offy about your kids and that your writing about your family is a clear definition of what a typical young family is like with young school aged kids. I also have a blogger account here too under Petropower66 its nothing exciting in there compared to your blog but feel free to drop by view and note there if you wish but no obligation. Just happy that your blog is up and running again. I look forward to reading your blog everyday. I also left you some tweets on your twitter page too. Oh before I forget to say that I to agree and like how you teach Tommy that he still has to be responsible and not use his disability as an excuse or crutch. Your an awesome mum Amber mind you your not perfect nobody is and there is no such thing is the perfect mum, but the important thing is that you obviously are doing your job as a parent and your doing a good job at it too.MarinasDenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01200348819276647086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-50195408305828946852014-01-20T13:03:45.884-07:002014-01-20T13:03:45.884-07:00It's so tough when your child has a different ...It's so tough when your child has a different way of approaching things or thinking of things. I'm like you, I do not want my kiddo to blame his challenges or make them a crutch. I tell him, hey, you may have to work a little harder to make good choices, but you CAN do it. I think in the end we are teaching them that they are capable of a lot more than they think and it will teach them to work hard in life. Burbs to Boonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595559242259847506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-48129349225008196452014-01-20T09:15:06.284-07:002014-01-20T09:15:06.284-07:00I think it's something boys go through at that...I think it's something boys go through at that age too - when mine was in middle school he went through this thing of not turning things in - particularly if it was a class/teacher he didn't care for; drove me batty.<br /><br />Keep holding him accountable and reiterating how important his grades are to his future and he'll get there.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-60970296150427084392014-01-20T08:20:31.079-07:002014-01-20T08:20:31.079-07:00As a SpEd teacher, bless you for holding your chil...As a SpEd teacher, bless you for holding your child accountable, instilling self-advocacy, and recognizing that teachers have other students. Tommy can go to his case manager too, to get assignment info - that's a good relationship to cultivate.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026779610101919871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-75724014741965181872014-01-20T07:59:00.314-07:002014-01-20T07:59:00.314-07:00great parenting moment.
as for the zeros thing, m...great parenting moment.<br /><br />as for the zeros thing, my step son is 13, and got a D in a class because he didnt turn something in (and he does not have anything wrong with him). if you asked him why he didnt turn something in, he would say the teacher never asked for it. that might fly in elementary school but he is in middle school now (8th grade actually) i feel like he is going to get lost in high school.Jaimerbeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653824153894409687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-3758594187651200452014-01-20T06:36:48.829-07:002014-01-20T06:36:48.829-07:00You nailed it! It sounds to me like you are doing ...You nailed it! It sounds to me like you are doing everything you can to encourage him! :) I am CRACKING UP at Natalie and her movie quotes! That is awesome.-AshleyThe Dose of Realityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778610584517345200noreply@blogger.com