gdp's Comments

Two Makes Four : If, Then

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:27:53 +0000

Those are not humans.

Two Makes Four : A Crappy Story

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:48:48 +0000

Oh yes, we're very probiotics-happy around here. They changed MY life, actually! And so important when taking antibiotics.

Two Makes Four : Process of Elimination

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 22:24:26 +0000

Elias does have a patch of dry, bumpy skin -- so I guess eczema -- on his face, yes. And he's had a cough for what seems like months now, which I've attributed to the ongoing colds/coughs we have floating around the house. Which is well could be. At four months old, I'm not going to subject him to a blood draw. I'd rather go through the elimination to avoid the trauma. Trust me, though, I'd rather just get the answers so that I don't have to die of starvation in the process.

Two Makes Four : Terrible Effing Twos

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 13:17:11 +0000

Ear infection. Dang. Never thought of it because no one's ever had one. I was thinking something more drastic, like gluten intolerance, and I was picturing the rest of our lives without chemical-filled birthday cake. Ear infection. I can do that.

Two Makes Four : Oh Sh*t

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 00:58:15 +0000

That is NOT FUNNY.

Two Makes Four : It's As Hard As It Looks

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:01:26 +0000

Also, "only" three? LOL!! Three is a lot! Hell, ONE is a lot! It's ALL difficult. Parenting is just plain HARD.

Two Makes Four : It's As Hard As It Looks

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:00:32 +0000

Thanks, girl. That's kind of weirdly comforting to know that someone with even older kids loses their shit regularly as well. xoxo

Two Makes Four : It's As Hard As It Looks

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:59:45 +0000

Yes! We get the "Are they ALL yours?!?" a lot too. It's a special breed of stress we go through, isn't it? You're doing an amazing job, too!

Two Makes Four : It's As Hard As It Looks

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:58:16 +0000

Thanks, Cat. YOU are AWESOME.

Two Makes Four : It's As Hard As It Looks

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:57:55 +0000

I have done my public service if I prevent a single person from using the family bathroom at Target :P

Two Makes Four : We Are Four

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 03:09:02 +0000

apprive

Two Makes Four : Cleanliness

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 22:10:32 +0000

AND. I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you're healing okay.

Two Makes Four : Cleanliness

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 22:09:49 +0000

I know, you're right. It's Play Doh on the kitchen table. Nothing more. What is with me? How do I manage to make a messy kitchen table into some extended metaphor for my self-worth? I'm getting caught up in making up stories instead of seeing the reality, the moment.

Two Makes Four : Cleanliness

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 02:58:39 +0000

Ahh, thank you. I needed that :) Thanks for reading and commenting.

Two Makes Four : Back to School 2012

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 02:07:09 +0000

No, this is great feedback. I totally agree with your point about not feeling comfortable mixing the role of Mother with that of Teacher, as well as your point about wanting the kids to learn from other adults/styles of teaching. I definitely agree that that's a tremendous benefit. I honestly don't see myself as being mentally stable enough to homeschool, let alone organized, driven, or ambitious enough to do it. I think it would be a disaster for everyone. BUT. I don't think I'm ready to let go of the romance of the idea, if that makes sense. Sort of like my feelings about having a home birth. The *idea* sounds so amazing. I wish I could do it. But I am honest with myself in recognizing that it's just not for me.

Two Makes Four : Back to School 2012

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 02:04:56 +0000

This is super interesting to me, for sure. I never thought of the possibility of home/waldorf/montessori/unschooling just for early years to try it out. I tend to be very all-or-nothing in my thinking. I read the first few chapters of "Simplicity Parenting" right after finishing "Teach Your Children Well", and it was, at least the little that I read, along the same lines of thinking so I returned it to the library. I'll probably pick it up again to finish it later. But yes, we're definitely thinking along the same lines. I also just read this article and will probably add this to my reading list: http://www.npr.org/2012/09/04/160258240/children-...

Two Makes Four : The Best $89 I've Ever Spent

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 19:53:07 +0000

We're loving the Jerry idea, just so you know.....

Two Makes Four : A Tiny Little Secret

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:02:43 +0000

Oooh, so glad to know that Shettles isn't the final word here! That gives me hope. And congrats to you, girl!

Two Makes Four : A Tiny Little Secret

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:04:53 +0000

I know, I thought the 4-5 days thing was a scare tactic for horny teenagers. Turns out, it's totally true for teenagers AND 30-somethings that should know better by now.

Two Makes Four : On Weight. And Boobs.

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:18:07 +0000

I do pump. Or rather, was pumping/sometimes still pump. But my milk, when frozen and then thawed, lets off a really strong lipase taste (tastes like metal -- it's gross). And, of course, Amaia doesn't like the taste. (I had the same issue with the twins, but they got a lot more bottles of expressed milk, so they were used to it.)