tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post2111449060635643515..comments2023-06-26T08:43:42.640-04:00Comments on The Bates Motel: Day 4: Trying Too HardBeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-805794467972093902010-10-08T01:01:26.555-04:002010-10-08T01:01:26.555-04:00Love that you include the happy and not-so-happy s...Love that you include the happy and not-so-happy shots. More realistic than if you edited out the cranky ones :O)Carol N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02223840533561032208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-66699058436199799262010-10-07T19:40:09.648-04:002010-10-07T19:40:09.648-04:00I'm sure Aiden would love for me to put the ca...I'm sure Aiden would love for me to put the camera away, but I don't see it happening anytime in the near future. LOL!<br /><br />As far as the meltdowns go, we just work through them. He has to learn that everyone has to do something they don't want to do.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206244792549066241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-41184242503082302962010-10-07T12:02:42.650-04:002010-10-07T12:02:42.650-04:00Becca, am I allowed to say that I think you undere...Becca, am I allowed to say that I think you underestimate her? LOL! Sammi does so well 97% (??) of the time, just like the rest of our kids! There are always going to be meltdowns, cranky kids, etc ... but just roll with it! I think having the experiences gives them so much more than having to deal with a few minutes of chaos. :) I'll trade you your one for my three! LOLBethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481397897364739480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-55421919459154194982010-10-05T20:26:26.205-04:002010-10-05T20:26:26.205-04:00You are not alone in the club of trying too hard. ...You are not alone in the club of trying too hard. If Taylor had her way, she'd only go out to go to the grocery store or to his sister's house (but only twice a week).<br /><br />She is a homebody who would rather play on the deck, on her computer, or read car magazines while laying in her bed flipping channels with her remote.<br /><br />I drag her out because I think she needs human interaction with someone other than me. In reality, honestly, it's me that needs socialization.<br /><br />One of these days you'll look back on this post and laugh. I promise.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347856795191035108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-12936151558225022422010-10-05T13:24:30.688-04:002010-10-05T13:24:30.688-04:00I love this post! And I do it too...wonder why we...I love this post! And I do it too...wonder why we don't do more fun things, more experiences. I worry that I am short changing Claire. Like you, I see pictures of camping trips and days at the beach and it seems like all she gets to do is go to daycare or rush around doing errands on my days off. I know she's still little and won't remember, but I worry that if I can't find the time to do the fun stuff now, how will I ever do it when we have more kids...Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-87505907014373378462010-10-05T04:05:19.283-04:002010-10-05T04:05:19.283-04:00With everyone else - this is a fabby post. It mea...With everyone else - this is a fabby post. It means so much to know it's 'not just me'. Thing is, in our house I'd say we usually don't push enough with my girl - I always think 'maybe next year' and then I wonder why I'm sad that the kids are growing up so fast! Thank you...xxSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240529622188698757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-54708082547064572972010-10-05T00:51:07.072-04:002010-10-05T00:51:07.072-04:00As I was reading this post,my oldest daughter look...As I was reading this post,my oldest daughter looked over at me from the kitchen and asked,"What are you smiling about mom?"And my smile was based on a few things.Mainly,after having 6 children,this day could have been me,a hundred times over!Irregardless of the extra chromosome.<br /><br />I was smiling because you are one,funny and two,honest.Both of which I love.<br /><br />The last thing that struck me and I was reminded of, was a scene I saw play out the other day at my boys school which just so happens to be the school also for k-5 special education .. a little girl,about 8 and sporting the extra chromosome,comes out of school,begins to cross the road with her mom and decides to plop herself in the road and is NOT budging.One bit.I'm smiling because I so want Zoey to throw a tantrum and,put on a personal sit in in the inopportune places ... I want that. But what I need to realize and what you made me realize today was,when I am missing my "typical Down syndrome"experience,I need to remember,we all got stuff.Good days.Bad days.Easy days and hard days.Thanks for the reminder ... so sorry it was at Samantha's expense!<br /><br />Beautiful pictures as always though ...even the sad ones.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209967185741239050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-72747565739726920362010-10-04T22:15:28.119-04:002010-10-04T22:15:28.119-04:00Oh my goodness....I am so with you on this one. E...Oh my goodness....I am so with you on this one. Ella is not so great at transitioning either, better but not great. I am always setting out to do things that I declare will be FUN, that Ella and sometimes Hunter don't care to do. I also feel ya on the camera. As soon as I pull it out I get so much attitude, sometimes I think I should just leave it at home because I know if I have it I will be pestering the crap out of my poor kids. BUT I WANT the pictures : ) <br /><br />Sammi is adorable as always even if she is not happy! <br /><br />Also.... Ella does the "mommy, you happy?" if I say yes and she knows I'm not she says "no, mommy angry." I always feel SOOOO bad.Kacey Bodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416383186475328888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-33047974478713339642010-10-04T18:55:32.388-04:002010-10-04T18:55:32.388-04:00LOVE this post! With Riley it takes experiencing s...LOVE this post! With Riley it takes experiencing something new at least twice and usually three times for him to enjoy it. I have dragged him around to all sorts of fun/torturous places because I know in the long run it's good for him. If it was up to him, he would sit around watching The Office... All. Day. Long. <br />We do try too hard but it's because we have to.Sunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15241927834124562045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-57238236500821135672010-10-04T14:30:04.130-04:002010-10-04T14:30:04.130-04:00This was such a good post.
I think we all try to...This was such a good post. <br />I think we all try to hard at times. <br />Glad you all had some fun even if the whole day wasn't sunshine and roses, but wait what day is all sunshine and roses? Must be someone elses family bc it sure isn't mine. LOLRochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866781944242761406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-35493712857190599142010-10-04T11:21:57.276-04:002010-10-04T11:21:57.276-04:00I think we've all felt that way at one time or...I think we've all felt that way at one time or another. We do bring Landon, everywhere, but we have always been a "busy" family to begin with. We spend more time out of the house than in, by far. I am just so grateful that Landon just goes with the flow. But he most definitely has his moments. I bring a camera everywhere we go, snap pics of the good & bad, both will make for really great memories!! Funny thing is, I miss a lot of good shots, because I would much rather enjoy them as they happen. Don't put so much pressure on yourself. Just as every child is different, so aren't their "enjoyable moments"!!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02643251885429921088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-72785865721377566942010-10-04T09:37:12.880-04:002010-10-04T09:37:12.880-04:00You did get some good shots of her :) I've bee...You did get some good shots of her :) I've been so torn lately since we are planning a trip to Disneyworld without our 2 boys with Ds. I KNOW without a doubt that it would not be fun for anyone to take them completely out of their norm but the mom guilt on what I "should be" can really put a damper on things.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14314402018363684446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-13048028201752993672010-10-04T09:36:05.612-04:002010-10-04T09:36:05.612-04:00I DO take Nathan places, but a lot of the time the...I DO take Nathan places, but a lot of the time the fun he has is either not the fun he's "supposed" to have and/or not the fun the other kids are having. I just kind of have to be okay with him being the kid sitting down waving a party hat back and forth while other kids run circles around him. Whenever he does what he's "supposed to do" I get excited and snap a picture - lol.Nathan'smamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985377905580617626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-52734419445212319382010-10-04T09:32:14.730-04:002010-10-04T09:32:14.730-04:00In most of the pictures Samantha looks like she is...In most of the pictures Samantha looks like she is having fun! Maybe you will be able to look back on the misses and laugh. I think you are being too hard on yourself. <br /><br />I have left the house twice without the baby's diaper bag. The second time I had to go to Walmart and buy diapers and wipes. Once I had to buy Wesley a new pair of pants while we were out. But my main problem is that I over react to what the kids are doing. I am so afraid that someone will think they are behaving badly that it clouds my interaction with them.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356986451491644333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-88084208776070474262010-10-04T08:37:32.020-04:002010-10-04T08:37:32.020-04:00Your honesty is refreshing. I understand complete...Your honesty is refreshing. I understand completely where you are coming from. I too am always trying to create those meaningful memories and it usually doesn't go as planned. I need to learn more to take the kids lead and give up my agenda that I have planned for them. When I started blogging I promised myself I would stay honest in my posts, the ups and downs. I feel for you and your difficult day, but it is comforting to know I'm not out there alone.Jeneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077321351913532725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-86849825784138279792010-10-04T08:22:47.974-04:002010-10-04T08:22:47.974-04:00I hear ya! On both the "we WILL have fun if ...I hear ya! On both the "we WILL have fun if it kills you" and the "PMS" level.<br /><br />Hannah had limited social and sensory stamina. Put her in a noisy or unfamiliar environment and she will shut down. I think our first 6 Buddy Walks were miserable for her.<br /><br />Knowing how much to push forward is a delicate art, and I'm rarely delicate. <br /><br />Things will improve--the transitions do get better. And she graciously accepts my apology (given the day after PMS exits) when I'm overbearing.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092198491274193931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-62171889294821620202010-10-04T08:17:00.256-04:002010-10-04T08:17:00.256-04:00Love that last photo!Love that last photo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com