tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post5819287661998812127..comments2024-03-17T12:02:12.410-04:00Comments on Love That Max : National Special Needs Parent Day? No, thanksEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-20202821343887152222013-05-25T18:31:00.638-04:002013-05-25T18:31:00.638-04:00How about Insert Purpose Here Day?How about Insert Purpose Here Day?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-40654032147346738742013-05-19T10:10:05.411-04:002013-05-19T10:10:05.411-04:00What about band director day? Band directors work ...What about band director day? Band directors work harder than other teachers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576844684725684941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-1049827772192459592010-12-10T00:13:29.788-05:002010-12-10T00:13:29.788-05:00Barbara, that's a great poem, thx for sharing....Barbara, that's a great poem, thx for sharing.Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-9220441032868223992010-12-09T13:42:39.173-05:002010-12-09T13:42:39.173-05:00Came back to offer this:
http://www.myspecialks.c...Came back to offer this: <br />http://www.myspecialks.com/2008/07/monday-moment-for-down-syndrome-dont.html "Don't Pity Me."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-51365199056133979122010-12-09T07:38:05.414-05:002010-12-09T07:38:05.414-05:00Jennie, I DO think we rock! And I obviously am coo...Jennie, I DO think we rock! And I obviously am cool with ID-ing as a special-needs mom (hello, blog). But I personally don't like the idea of a formal day recognizing us to the rest of the world.Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-74543870512670033022010-12-08T19:28:46.383-05:002010-12-08T19:28:46.383-05:00No thanks, yuck is my first thought..instead of ma...No thanks, yuck is my first thought..instead of making themselves feel good Congress should take this occasion to fully fund the IDEA and extend it through post secondary and graduate school education.Elise/aspergers2momhttp://asd2mom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-33314214284378426422010-12-08T10:44:20.742-05:002010-12-08T10:44:20.742-05:00You make some good points, and I am first and fore...You make some good points, and I am first and foremost a mom like any mom. But I'm a little surprised. After all, it was your top 10 reasons special needs mom rock that I started reading this blog (and started identifying myself as a special needs mom). I don't need anyone in government patting me on the back, but it is nice to have someone say "good job - we know you work really hard" once in a while<br /><br />What I'd really like to see is a special education teacher's day. They are a deserving bunch.Wantapeanuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993949583915924482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-86997475461448908322010-12-08T01:47:35.531-05:002010-12-08T01:47:35.531-05:00I like national talk like a pirate day but I was j...I like national talk like a pirate day but I was just busy trying to fight my way into the moms camp, and then I get sent down the hall to the "other" camp?GingerBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976594257345428901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-68132472809848218402010-12-07T22:54:50.792-05:002010-12-07T22:54:50.792-05:00Please add, 'and dads' to my comments, I d...Please add, 'and dads' to my comments, I don't want to leave the awesome dads and other caretakers out either.Another Suburban Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120153702254735445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-53871094462181488832010-12-07T22:53:46.469-05:002010-12-07T22:53:46.469-05:00While its a great concept to recognize all of the ...While its a great concept to recognize all of the extra that moms of special needs kids have to do and encounter, how about instead of making a BS Holiday that will soon become a tool of Hallmark, Kay Jewelers and the floral people how about really honoring these parents by having the freaking health insurance cover all the therapies and equipment that you need.<br /><br />Or maybe have every playground be an accessible playground, or maybe make it a day where all museums,aquariums, etc are only open to special needs kids so the parents who want to take their children on an outing can do so without the stress of the parents of 'normals' staring or making comments when their kids are just being kids.Another Suburban Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120153702254735445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-8108547063520575132010-12-07T13:54:35.898-05:002010-12-07T13:54:35.898-05:00UGH. I'm with you. I know what my life is like...UGH. I'm with you. I know what my life is like. But no one else lives it and I call it passive awareness. Like, they think they are doing a good thing and who really gives a sh*t because I'm still cleaning up the messes, dealing with therapies and tantrums and the like. And not getting any sleep. Wanna know what I want? AUTISM BILLS and disability waivers signed into every single freaking state. Forget the stupid day, get the legislation through and help the dang kids.Domestic Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034924702019610611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-35527655851633516242010-12-07T12:32:09.918-05:002010-12-07T12:32:09.918-05:00Can't stand this. Last thing I need is some sp...Can't stand this. Last thing I need is some special day where everybody can pat themselves on the back for being "aware." Meanwhile, what does that actually do? I'm thinking nothing. It's a waste of time, which is a wast of money.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189007616883663434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-7339875898698959822010-12-07T06:05:17.528-05:002010-12-07T06:05:17.528-05:00I agree. Don't need and I don't want it. I...I agree. Don't need and I don't want it. I don't need total strangers feeling sorry for me. Quite the contrary. And I also agree that with everything going on with unemployment, the economy, etc. time is better spent on more important issues.<br /><br />But Ellen, being a dad ( not that I speak for all dad's ) I am sure your husband would not balk at your idea of a wet t-shirt contest instead. Ha!<br /><br />:: KLillie's Padhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15150025955448327734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-9465069195679115352010-12-06T22:51:11.542-05:002010-12-06T22:51:11.542-05:00Majority says, nuh-uh. It'll probably never ta...Majority says, nuh-uh. It'll probably never take off, although you never know. And it does happen, we can all get together and do something really un-special-needs-mom-like on National Special Needs Parent Day like, I dunno, a wet t-shirt contest.Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-35941839819656104692010-12-06T21:35:13.081-05:002010-12-06T21:35:13.081-05:00I agree. We don't need a National Special Need...I agree. We don't need a National Special Needs Parent Day. We do what we have to do because it has to be done not because we are better than any other parent or need to be recognized for doing our job as parents. I truly do not like being singled out because I happen to be the parent of a child with special needs.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834197308019791700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-45623376710231139462010-12-06T21:11:43.942-05:002010-12-06T21:11:43.942-05:00I don't need a holiday, where people think I n...I don't need a holiday, where people think I need gifts or special treatment. Logan is the best gift of all. I agree with not wanting to be more alienated. Why is it so hard for the powers that be to have a Celebrate Our Kids day? Note the lack of "Special Needs" between 'our' and 'kids'. Special needs or not.. they are still our children!That is all.Carynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341834330048392215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-23924867113156832582010-12-06T18:12:57.661-05:002010-12-06T18:12:57.661-05:00I'm not a huge fan of the idea but I'm als...I'm not a huge fan of the idea but I'm also not totally against it. I've always wondered if our responses to topics such as this are in part related to the severity of the disability of our child. For example my son has Ds but is really health and very high functioning. I have never felt that people have pitied me because Riley has Ds. Though a friend of mine has a child that also has Ds but has severe health issues and she gets the pity card a lot. I struggle to put our parenting experience in the same catagory. As moms we all do what needs to be done for our kids but that is so different for all of us. <br /><br />I don't think that this type of a day is the way to build awareness but I also have a hard time being against something that would put our story out in front of people again so that they can see that Riley isn't so different than their own kids.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416512091918969106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-16919027196753162852010-12-06T16:35:13.225-05:002010-12-06T16:35:13.225-05:00"Some pointed out they'd prefer financial..."Some pointed out they'd prefer financial support rather than a day that celebrates what we do for our kids." <br /><br />Agreed!<br /><br />Or how about an insurance honesty day. What the policy promises to cover they actually cover.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487929409620456161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-36271460110474658842010-12-06T16:13:43.223-05:002010-12-06T16:13:43.223-05:00I think if it was done right it could be great. I ...I think if it was done right it could be great. I take care of sn kids in foster care situations and it is a sad fact that many parents give up on their kids because they are too ''difficult'' to raise. It should be a celebration...parents of sn kids are doing a great job. But I also get that there is no need to pity or feel sorry for us. And that being a mother of any child is hard and deserves praise...hence Mother's Day. But Congress has more important things to worry aboutAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13064775995746986281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-60602335453039230752010-12-06T16:02:27.302-05:002010-12-06T16:02:27.302-05:00I hadn't even heard about this, but since I ne...I hadn't even heard about this, but since I never watch the news I guess I can't be surprised...<br />it's a touchy subject...I don't want to be seen as some wonderful person who needs a shoutout because I take care of a child with Down Syndrome...she's mine and I care for her like I do any other of my kids...awareness for all children with disabilities needs to be out there, but via a holiday...prob not the best route...<br />although any day where I am showered with gifts isn't such a bad deal...hahaHolly Whttp://www.notaperfectmomsblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-50922864843921013702010-12-06T15:53:03.418-05:002010-12-06T15:53:03.418-05:00I agree with you 100%. I'm a mom. period. The...I agree with you 100%. I'm a mom. period. There is nothing "special" about my parenting skills. You know what I would love? If Congress would declare a, "Politicians will quit arguing & actually accomplish something positive for this country Day"Looking Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622397350942965771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-7021981581052607672010-12-06T15:00:13.676-05:002010-12-06T15:00:13.676-05:00Contact your congressman/woman.
I say that not ...Contact your congressman/woman. <br /><br />I say that not to give you another thing to do - but just the idea if you choose. Blogging about this is effectively getting the message out, too. (Woot! Ellen and Paul!) Which gives me the idea of substituting a note to your congressman for some blogging-time. BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-14298897601672289242010-12-06T14:49:09.757-05:002010-12-06T14:49:09.757-05:00I completely agree with everything you said. I es...I completely agree with everything you said. I especially liked how you pointed out that we each already have a day that celebrates our status as Mothers.<br /> <br />Not to mention, can you imagine the greeting cards Hallmark would come out with to capitalize on this holiday? Egads.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333402968377000814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-60660124006395573152010-12-06T14:13:00.853-05:002010-12-06T14:13:00.853-05:00I agree with you wholeheartedly. I think this dese...I agree with you wholeheartedly. I think this deserves a post on my own site as well.Paulhttp://eichefam.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-73154704417442437792010-12-06T12:15:29.932-05:002010-12-06T12:15:29.932-05:00I agree with you 100%.
KristenI agree with you 100%.<br />KristenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com