tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post8672904644437779040..comments2023-12-29T00:58:08.841-08:00Comments on A Novel Woman: Before men become men, they are their mothers' little boysA Novel Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-62620278646879383332009-10-07T20:46:11.991-07:002009-10-07T20:46:11.991-07:00Yes, Debby, there is something remarkable about wa...Yes, Debby, there is something remarkable about watching your baby grow up into an adult you want to spend time with!A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-5531205609010276642009-10-07T16:25:20.700-07:002009-10-07T16:25:20.700-07:00Oh, my gosh. That made me cry. Everything is makin...Oh, my gosh. That made me cry. Everything is making me cry today. Don't you love the people they've grown up to be.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-86584633932561539992008-04-02T06:19:00.000-07:002008-04-02T06:19:00.000-07:00My son was our first born. We had this cute multi ...My son was our first born. We had this cute multi colored blanket with fringe on it. My mom decided that we should have TWO, that way, one could be clean and the other NOT.<BR/>My son (later later diagnosed with Asperger's so no WONDER he could tell them apart) would only want HIS ONE blanket.<BR/>he called it his "DUTTHie" He did'nt want the "stinky" duttie (aka the CLEAN one)> He would sniff them BOTH, rub them under his nose, and throw the one down and stomp on it.<BR/>HE knew it was the evil Duttie!! LOL.<BR/>We still have it tucked away somewhere.klasieprofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127227186034658114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-54431107449350969842008-04-02T05:41:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:41:00.000-07:00Bush Babe, Absolutely he was a tactile baby. There...Bush Babe, Absolutely he was a tactile baby. There were a few days when he was inconsolable as a young baby, and I finally realized it was because the sleeve of his sleeper covered half of his thumb, and as soon as I adjusted it, his entire body slumped into peace. They communicate a lot if you pay attention.<BR/><BR/>The teen years are easy peasy compared to the toddler years, at least in my case. Sure they get into mischief, but if you lay the seeds of communication early, and they know you love them unconditionally and the rules you set are to help them not hinder their fun, then you get through it. But it's a joy to see them emerge as interesting people that you would choose to spend time with, not just because they're related!<BR/><BR/>I'll see if I can dig up a photo of The Boy now.(wink)A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-57560964814136019212008-04-02T05:36:00.000-07:002008-04-02T05:36:00.000-07:00Susan, thanks so much. I cry when I read it, too.B...Susan, thanks so much. I cry when I read it, too.<BR/><BR/>Barbara, in the next few weeks, my three kids turn 18, 20 and 22. I'm amazed it happened so fast!<BR/><BR/>Dykewife, you wouldn't "bah" my dentist-husband. He's the sweetest.<BR/><BR/>Hey, Half-Past! Nice to see you again.A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-76536372168626983592008-04-01T20:44:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:44:00.000-07:00That is the sweetest story ever. Thanks.That is the sweetest story ever. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-71181571290356058882008-04-01T20:06:00.000-07:002008-04-01T20:06:00.000-07:00What a beautiful story. Someday when your baby is ...What a beautiful story. Someday when your baby is 27 like mine is this story will mean even more to you. <BR/>BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-15933230286999703752008-04-01T18:50:00.000-07:002008-04-01T18:50:00.000-07:00bah! dentists and their concern about thumb suckin...bah! dentists and their concern about thumb sucking and permanent teeth! i was a thumb sucker, like your son, in the womb. in fact, my dad's first sight of me was with my thumb firmly ensconced in my mouth.<BR/><BR/>dentists also had concern about my permanent teeth and thumb sucking, but i didn't give it up until i was 13 or so. i have no problem with my teeth that the thumb caused. i have an inherited proponety to impacted eye teeth (mom never lost her baby teeth, my sister's right one grew behind her baby tooth, boy's grew out in front of the teeth beside where they should've been. none of htem sucked their thumbs.<BR/><BR/>dentists! bah!dykewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776768691386493709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-50791877450894234042008-04-01T18:24:00.000-07:002008-04-01T18:24:00.000-07:00PPS How handsome is your "little man"... is he jus...PPS How handsome is your "little man"... is he just as handsome now? (Silly question, you're his Mum!). Love both these pics...<BR/>BBBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985371070644061676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-27115618006392677012008-04-01T16:04:00.000-07:002008-04-01T16:04:00.000-07:00Gorgeous... loved it! Thanks for being so kind as...Gorgeous... loved it! Thanks for being so kind as to link to me... our boys will always tug at our heart-strings, methinks. <BR/><BR/>Sounds like they have that "tactile" thing in common, as well as mums who like to write. Perhaps you can arm me for the pre-teen and adolescent years ahead of me?? Or maybe ignorance is bliss?<BR/><BR/>Hugs<BR/>BB<BR/><BR/>PS You have 'outed' me a bit - see latest post!!BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985371070644061676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-35414332825344077272008-04-01T15:14:00.000-07:002008-04-01T15:14:00.000-07:00Pam:Just have to admit it:Yep, you made me cry too...Pam:<BR/><BR/>Just have to admit it:<BR/><BR/>Yep, you made me cry too. {SNIFF}<BR/><BR/>Suze<BR/><BR/>P.S. You are SO good!Susan Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730673696950405605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-72503934364289006222008-04-01T14:27:00.000-07:002008-04-01T14:27:00.000-07:00Hey, Amy! Almost didn't see you there (it's becaus...Hey, Amy! Almost didn't see you there (it's because you're so tiny). I know what you mean. When you know it's your last one, every moment becomes so significant. And it also coincides with our hormones going batty. Ah, me. Enjoy each day because that's all we can do.A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-29879009506690732022008-04-01T14:26:00.000-07:002008-04-01T14:26:00.000-07:00Hey, Lynne, you can do it! I know you can.I will h...Hey, Lynne, you can do it! I know you can.<BR/><BR/>I will hug The Boy/Man when he gets home from class tonight. In three weeks he turns 20!<BR/><BR/>Jeanie, welcome! I love Bush Babe's blog, too. She's a wonderful writer. Her story about Dash and his bear made me weep.A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-24824094081571426312008-04-01T14:22:00.000-07:002008-04-01T14:22:00.000-07:00Well, hello there Doug. First time here? You seem ...Well, hello there Doug. First time here? You seem vaguely familiar...didn't I wake up with you this morning?A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-7572380666472289712008-04-01T14:20:00.000-07:002008-04-01T14:20:00.000-07:00Well, thanks for saying so, Sandra and thanks for ...Well, thanks for saying so, Sandra and thanks for coming by! Hope to see more of you.A Novel Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07525456231177803620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-30138428594674488742008-04-01T13:59:00.000-07:002008-04-01T13:59:00.000-07:00What a lovely story. This is the reason it's grea...What a lovely story. This is the reason it's great to blog. Now you have stories like these written down, so that future generations will enjoy them too!<BR/><BR/>First time I've been here.<BR/><BR/>SandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-13701592228737016742008-04-01T13:57:00.000-07:002008-04-01T13:57:00.000-07:00Pam;I know the story, I was there. I don't know ho...Pam;<BR/><BR/>I know the story, I was there. I don't know how you do it but you still make me cry like a baby. It is truely a wonderful thing, life. You have a knack for pointing out the little, wonderful moments which are so dear.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>Doug.Doug Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618372065361976715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-33909183359757968882008-04-01T13:56:00.000-07:002008-04-01T13:56:00.000-07:00Oh, you got me crying (mind you, so do some ads).C...Oh, you got me crying (mind you, so do some ads).<BR/><BR/>Came by way of Bush Babe to you, actually!jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322709527738134797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-71789590976974834952008-04-01T13:52:00.000-07:002008-04-01T13:52:00.000-07:00Awww. Wonderful story, well told!Thanks. Oh, BTW, ...Awww. Wonderful story, well told!<BR/>Thanks. Oh, BTW, I think I'm getting the hang of my blog. Almost.<BR/>Soon, I will add pictures of flowers, too. Hugs to the big boy and his mom.Lynne Sears Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161704790621628767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-59746822411342376562008-04-01T12:42:00.000-07:002008-04-01T12:42:00.000-07:00You're killin' me, Smalls!My Elliot (4th and final...You're killin' me, Smalls!<BR/>My Elliot (4th and final) turns 1 on the 20th, and my heart is breaking.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful stuff, though, lady.<BR/><BR/>AmyIpseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860074970628889820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-51173413353774422272008-04-01T11:28:00.000-07:002008-04-01T11:28:00.000-07:00Oh, Novel Woman. This post is simply stunning. I...Oh, Novel Woman. This post is simply stunning. I have tears in my eyes. <BR/><BR/>Why do they have to grow up? The eternal question. Beautiful pics of beautiful kids. Thanks!Lottery Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11171564761912007601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622500913870267857.post-74754764321200141252008-04-01T10:21:00.000-07:002008-04-01T10:21:00.000-07:00Hi there!I found your site through PW, and I love ...Hi there!<BR/>I found your site through PW, and I love your picture of the orchids! I am learning myself. One of these days, please teach me how to become a freelance writer. I have three degrees (1 Master) and the only thing I want to do is write, alone (i.e. with no children drooling on me) at my desk.Running Personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17373768885989320812noreply@blogger.com