tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post1982457310046613510..comments2024-03-17T12:02:12.410-04:00Comments on Love That Max : I have a little discipline problem. But can you blame me?Ellen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-64175625511144002052010-04-21T01:32:29.302-04:002010-04-21T01:32:29.302-04:00I know what you mean. I am so astounded at what th...I know what you mean. I am so astounded at what the youngest can do, it's so much more than our older, middle guy. I sometimes forget tht, and let the little guy run the show, just b/c it's so fun to see what he can do.<br /><br />And I know that's not right...Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-48521780094011641992010-04-18T21:05:42.626-04:002010-04-18T21:05:42.626-04:00Oh, I drive the BIG car. Always the BIG car.Oh, I drive the BIG car. Always the BIG car.Cristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278630444931205359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-92121584001922130522010-04-17T14:56:14.570-04:002010-04-17T14:56:14.570-04:00Who couldn't be diverted and won over by that ...Who couldn't be diverted and won over by that face. She is adorable. I totally get this. Every sound that my Emma makes my heart jump for joy. A little sass never hurt anyone. That Sabrina keeps me smiling.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818818093248788832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-30566185913812844572010-04-16T23:12:47.484-04:002010-04-16T23:12:47.484-04:00I love this last comment. The words that come out ...I love this last comment. The words that come out of Max's mouth are very precious, too. Although I think I've heard "I'M PURPLE MAX!!!" enough to last a lifetime.<br /><br />I am glad Sabrina amuses you. Yeah, she's got sass and a big mouth. Yeah, apple doesn't fall far from the tree.<br /><br />Marjorie, let me know if you successfully call anyone a "crack."Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-90036793287026939612010-04-16T23:06:04.264-04:002010-04-16T23:06:04.264-04:00I saw this posted on Twitter and it took my breath...I saw this posted on Twitter and it took my breath away. <br /><br />I didn't click immediately because you see, I have a daughter who was born with a complete bilateral cleft of her hard and soft palate. <br /><br />Several surgeries later and we're finally getting somewhere. <br /><br />For the first time, she's not recommended for summer session because she's not expected to regress with her speech progress. <br /><br />For the first time, she blew out the candles on her birthday cake ALL BY HERSELF. I fought back tears as she grinned the biggest, proudest grin of her life. <br /><br />It has been a long time coming. We've struggled to get her to talk since it was age appropriately possible. But she was stubborn. Only on her terms. <br /><br />But now, now she loves to talk. To sing. LOUDLY. At the top of her lungs loud. It doesn't matter what's going on around her. It doesn't matter if mommy is on the phone or if it's family movie night. Nope, if she's awake, her mouth is moving and she is talking or singing every second of every day away. <br /><br />And I am grateful....<br /><br />Even when I ask her to keep it down a notch or stop. And then I admit, I don't enforce it enough if she doesn't because the sound of her voice and my ability to understand the sounds it is making is a very beautiful thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-30471311950593800322010-04-16T21:37:07.178-04:002010-04-16T21:37:07.178-04:00I can't blame you at all for "having a li...I can't blame you at all for "having a little discipline problem" You gotta love Sabrina, she is a young woman who clearly speaks her mind. Gee, I wonder where she gets that from! lol :0)Janet "Grammy" Harroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422231862890242444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-53305792209441397192010-04-16T13:35:53.478-04:002010-04-16T13:35:53.478-04:00I have the same problems with my boys...and one of...I have the same problems with my boys...and one of them is 8. Enjoy it!Tiffanyhttp://www.elastamom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-65868615638549532292010-04-16T13:34:22.164-04:002010-04-16T13:34:22.164-04:00I hear you ... my son has a five-year-old firecrac...I hear you ... my son has a five-year-old firecracker little sister, too. Although "You Crack!" is a new one, and too funny. <br /><br />I worry about my Mali, though, when other people let her get away with anything - and things she really shouldn't get away with - because she's so damn cute:<br /><br />http://www.squidalicious.com/2010/01/malis-monster-and-its-your-fault.html<br /><br />But yes, relish your outspoken dynamo. She's beyond adorable.Shannon Des Roches Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057806553670980068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-27479606043806462792010-04-16T13:31:06.748-04:002010-04-16T13:31:06.748-04:00When I taught would sometimes have to turn my back...When I taught would sometimes have to turn my back so the kdis couldn't see my smile.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189007616883663434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-50066623627189165232010-04-16T13:29:38.925-04:002010-04-16T13:29:38.925-04:00She is so funny! How can you not laugh when she a...She is so funny! How can you not laugh when she asks you if you are driving the big car or the little car?!?!S Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09073269506657873579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-60469872537139689852010-04-16T11:38:33.697-04:002010-04-16T11:38:33.697-04:00same with my Noah. LJ does not have a lot of fine...same with my Noah. LJ does not have a lot of fine motor skills so I am continually amazed at what Noah can do. For awhile, I was letting him pull my hair (ow!)<br /><br />I've also realized that I better stop giggling over all the "bad" stuff he's been getting into, or I might really be in trouble. I can't help it, sometimes; it just seems like a miracle with how much he does, and so easily... I can't help but revel in it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-34481912871708694852010-04-16T10:50:56.181-04:002010-04-16T10:50:56.181-04:00i am totally stealing "YOU CRACK!"i am totally stealing "YOU CRACK!"marjoriehttp://www.marjorieingall.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-92083720687687513992010-04-16T10:09:47.715-04:002010-04-16T10:09:47.715-04:00Not sure where to put this, so I'll just ask i...Not sure where to put this, so I'll just ask it here: I was reading the guilt post and it made me think of my own guilt. It's weird, but I've always felt guilty that my disability sort of overshadowed my sister's childhood. I often wish she could have had a more "normal" childhood instead of always sitting in hospital rooms and doctors' offices. Does that make sense?Melissa Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975477573895818097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-11277339491525512552010-04-16T10:07:18.608-04:002010-04-16T10:07:18.608-04:00As someone with a disability who also had a younge...As someone with a disability who also had a younger sister who was able-bodied, I can tell you that Sabrina will grow up just fine!Melissa Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975477573895818097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-37760703011030968312010-04-16T08:28:45.744-04:002010-04-16T08:28:45.744-04:00I feel the same way about my JD - he is so verbal ...I feel the same way about my JD - he is so verbal and articulate (not even 3 yet) that I let him get away with a lot. my husband gets mad at me for that. but i am trying!<br />KristenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-20268778389794660612010-04-16T08:13:23.571-04:002010-04-16T08:13:23.571-04:00What a smarty pants! LOL! She is hysterical! Yeah,...What a smarty pants! LOL! She is hysterical! Yeah, I wouldn't know what to do, either, Ellen!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201448627487443779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-69850430036817614992010-04-16T06:59:30.662-04:002010-04-16T06:59:30.662-04:00She's going to have a way with words, like her...She's going to have a way with words, like her mom, I'm thinking. Lucky girl! She's certainly sharp as a tack, and having the face of an angel doesn't hurt...who knows, maybe she'll be the head of the debate team at (fill in name of fancy college) and get the lead in the university play when she's grown! She's going to make a mark on the world, for certain!<br /><br />I have to admit, I don't mind a bit of sass...I was a wise-acre when I was a young one, and so long as they're clever when they're being smartasses, I can be very forgiving. Repetitive chanting of "Poopy poopy poop" punctuated with fart noises, though--that's not the way to my heart!Felicianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-71012861236441723252010-04-16T01:30:36.352-04:002010-04-16T01:30:36.352-04:00We used to enforce "silly time." That wa...We used to enforce "silly time." That was when our daughter was allowed to say anything (within reason) during an hour of the day. The rest of the day was mind your manners time. :)April O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941438195870742623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-34119959525209135042010-04-16T01:24:13.378-04:002010-04-16T01:24:13.378-04:00What a terrific picture of Miss Sabrina. That girl...What a terrific picture of Miss Sabrina. That girl is going to give you, and everyone else in her universe a run for their money. She's five and full of sass and vinegar. No one will ever accuse her of not having an imagination.Barbara from Bostonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-41890672354898076552010-04-16T00:50:13.667-04:002010-04-16T00:50:13.667-04:00I remember all too well when my boys started speak...I remember all too well when my boys started speaking and how I thought they were positively genius! I was mostly struck by the ease and beauty of natural development, and it made me admire Sophie even more -- what came so naturally to them was either impossible or near-impossible for her. For some reason, this didn't sadden me -- I just thought "wow" whenever she learned anything given her restrictions --<br /><br />And Sabrina is a character -- I love that face!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.com