tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.comments2023-03-24T00:55:23.714-07:00The nuclear life, literally and figurativelyNuclear Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03114671912324328372noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-30330535957522895932016-01-31T13:40:48.015-08:002016-01-31T13:40:48.015-08:00April, What a wonderful vacation and I can't b...April, What a wonderful vacation and I can't believe how big your kiddos are getting! Silas is such a cutie, Skatie looks so mature and Leif is so grown up looking. These photos of you remind me so much of your mom-I can see her and I also know how proud she'd be of all of you.<br />Have a great February!<br />Hugs,<br />NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-24399410518653942422014-04-30T11:51:58.930-07:002014-04-30T11:51:58.930-07:00I have those marks too for my son , my grandson , ...I have those marks too for my son , my grandson , my husband and myself.Our youngest was "too cool for school" and didn't join us in the fun because after all he was "the tallest."<br />Now the Grandthing is the tallest of we 4 and my son has moved away and I would love to have the markers to see when the grand passes his uncle.<br /> Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-41327036260141269872014-03-04T11:24:43.334-08:002014-03-04T11:24:43.334-08:00Hi there!2 things, do you know what standard your ...Hi there!2 things, do you know what standard your doctor uses to provide you with this information? I am currently working on a project to ensure that children are evaluated on the basis of "how" they are fed. Many doctors use formula company sponsored growth charts which show a different growth curve than what is expected of those children nourished with mother's milk. This can result in children being weaned to formula because of the perceived "failure to thrive" or seeming to fall behind. In my project we will be distributing the W.H.O charts and guidelines for use with children who are partially of fully breast fed.<br /><br /><br />The other thing is, I opened my desk drawer and there before my eyes was the peds appointment slips from 1981-1982 for my second son! It does seem as though they appeared by magic!<br /><br />He was 29 3/4" at 9 mos and actually underweight by whatever standard they were using, at 21.16 pounds (average weight for height of 22lbs) This seems odd now because we always think of him as a chubby baby but clearly he wasn't!<br /><br />You have SUCH beautiful children. Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-50922592689216260292013-11-21T06:45:35.777-08:002013-11-21T06:45:35.777-08:00You DO deserve that award! Thank you for the trip ...You DO deserve that award! Thank you for the trip down memory lane. I love the picture of Winny and the view from your old apartment. Happy memories sitting on that patio and looking over the city. And of course Circus Circus....Vargasgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12055918569957990634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-58185806539119313782013-11-20T12:15:52.698-08:002013-11-20T12:15:52.698-08:00LOVE this!!!
The last line is the kicker.LOVE this!!!<br />The last line is the kicker.Vargasgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12055918569957990634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-33373281393058586882013-04-29T17:42:51.974-07:002013-04-29T17:42:51.974-07:00Yes, 4th. He is a skinny, long boy! Light for his ...Yes, 4th. He is a skinny, long boy! Light for his length.Nuclear Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114671912324328372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-59721376579901520202013-04-29T09:35:18.225-07:002013-04-29T09:35:18.225-07:00Weight/Length Ratio Percentile 4th)
Did you meant ...Weight/Length Ratio Percentile 4th)<br />Did you meant 4th ?Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-40884087614064079042013-03-03T23:14:50.269-08:002013-03-03T23:14:50.269-08:00How very odd that the children are expected to wea...How very odd that the children are expected to wear the class t-shirt because the teacher thinks they look cute in them, but she doesn't show respect for what Skadi things she looks cute in. What Skadi wears is irrelevant to what she learns and quite clearly, the teachers need to focus on what is relevant to teaching your child skills and to be respectful of her differences. Making all the kids look the same won't make them learn any better or learn at the same rate! just as children need to learn tolerance,respect and acceptance of differences teachers need to model these behaviours to their students in the early years so school is a place where students can be free to reach their highest potential in an accepting environment without fear of judgement or criticism for things unrelated to their academic performance.<br />Your daughter has been stubborn since she was born. She has been socialized in care since she was a tiny girl and yet in spite of all this socialization she is as independent and individual as the day is long and the night time too surely this teacher has to realize that this is not the kid to sweat the small stuff with! Maybe if Skadi had been cosseted and sheltered at home and Kindergarten was her first foray into the outside world, the teacher might have a hope of bending her to her will and making her conform to what the teacher sees as the classroom norm but truly it has no relevance in teaching your little miss to read.But from your accounts Skadi is a pretty sophisticated little girl with a mind of her own that should be celebrated and encouraged!<br /><br />P.S it is just plain stupid in my less than humble opinion that little girls can't wear sleeveless dresses. The moderators of public modesty are whacko! Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-90487161655339953522012-12-30T22:06:42.125-08:002012-12-30T22:06:42.125-08:00It's a few years now, but when our Grandson li...It's a few years now, but when our Grandson lived with us I invited his friend over with his mother toestablish a relationship first. It took a few invitations to the mothers to come over for coffee and stay while their child was at my home before they were comfortable letting the child come over to play un-escorted.<br /><br />My own kids -slightly younger than you, went two doors over by the time they were three years old.They would ask first and I'd say yeah or nay and off they'd go. The neighbours two kids did the same.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-52747743466006473342012-12-29T11:42:04.443-08:002012-12-29T11:42:04.443-08:00How very odd! You would expect the teacher to tell...How very odd! You would expect the teacher to tell you in the email since she found the time to email you before Skadi got home from School.I'd assume if a person is taking the time to let me know the solution to a problem(wash the backpack) that I am unaware of, they would give me the whole problem- the milk spilled I can't send home papers until I have a clean backpack AND the library book was destroyed and will have to be paid for .<br /><br /> She must have made a significant impression on the little Ms for Skadi to feel compelled to pay to the book from her own money. How incredibly rational of her to accept that you packaged the milk so you are responsible for the damage- a law career for her ,perhaps?Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-88439060198085867142012-11-30T17:40:54.614-08:002012-11-30T17:40:54.614-08:00My question to him would be-
Can a robot that'...My question to him would be-<br />Can a robot that's wearing underwear in public, fly over and shoot MORE underwear to a naked, non-flying robot, therefore surprising him?<br /><br /><br />LOL!<br /><br />By the way, you don't have to publish this comment, but I just wanted to say hello, as we share (ironically enough) the same blogger name! Hi, I'm nuclearmom (no space). I honestly never knew there could be another one! I got my name from a rather different circumstance (I'm no physicist-to say the least!). For some reason, this reminds of that Chevy Chase/Dan Akroyd "Doctor, Doctor. Doctor, Doctor." skit-Nuclear Mom, nuclearmom. nuclearmom, Nuclear Mom. Haha!!<br /><br />Anyway, just wanted to give a quick hello to a fellow irradiated madre :)<br /><br />Take care and I look forward to reading more of your blog!<br />-SuzanneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08437325794139243873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-28329885335430901932012-11-30T17:03:04.683-08:002012-11-30T17:03:04.683-08:00People never cease to amaze me. It honestly seems...People never cease to amaze me. It honestly seems to me that maybe she kinda felt the same way you did, maybe that you and her don't really have much in common, so why pursue something that's been so troublesome for 4 years? Rather than taking the logical route, as you obviously did, she decided that deceiving her child was an easier and simpler solution. This is where rational people (like you or I) would stop and go "wha..??" because we can't understand there being any rational thought behind that. The only answer I can offer you is this-people are stupid. <br />-SAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08437325794139243873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-29427113251582193902012-11-13T18:37:56.150-08:002012-11-13T18:37:56.150-08:00Very funny! There are lots of Mork & Mindy cli...Very funny! There are lots of Mork & Mindy clips on Youtube. :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545813195191340930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-25689759661803719392012-10-22T16:19:06.689-07:002012-10-22T16:19:06.689-07:00How very odd! And then to wave arms at you to perp...How very odd! And then to wave arms at you to perpetuate their lie to the child -ODD very odd. Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-63479756767648252482012-10-04T14:08:14.182-07:002012-10-04T14:08:14.182-07:00I do keep my eye over here...So happy for you on s...I do keep my eye over here...So happy for you on so many levels!vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658967938400482645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-52481399886178268192012-10-02T21:15:12.590-07:002012-10-02T21:15:12.590-07:00Soo meaty - the goulash that is - love love love t...Soo meaty - the goulash that is - love love love the nuggett! Congratulations to you all. <br /> The name game may kill me though. . .<br />Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-38791840403368398792012-10-02T08:18:10.781-07:002012-10-02T08:18:10.781-07:00What?! Awesome, congrats to you and Hans! :)What?! Awesome, congrats to you and Hans! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466914960407910270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-37456284189471454472012-10-01T17:31:15.694-07:002012-10-01T17:31:15.694-07:00Wow, congrats on the happy news! I mean #3, not th...Wow, congrats on the happy news! I mean #3, not the award and Disneyworld, although that's pretty good too!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545813195191340930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-44009562158819886942012-06-14T21:27:13.300-07:002012-06-14T21:27:13.300-07:00It sounds like you have a nice varied diet andi ns...It sounds like you have a nice varied diet andi nspite of what you say your kids are well on their way to having varied tastes and certainly a healthy diet. I found letting my kids make "dip" for raw veggies saw them chow down on all kinds of veggies that weren't otherwise accepttable to them. The dip was plain yogurt and anything from relish to dried mushrooms, chives, ketchup, hot sauce. The dipped raw turnip, cauliflower carrott sticks celery brocolli and I can't recall what all else.Sometimes I'd capitulate and"let"them have raw veggies and dip with their dinner-nice of me ehhh?<br /><br />We never used white bread still don't. Nor do they.<br />Good on you Nuclear Mom;o)Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-84883530759135871332012-05-29T04:31:31.252-07:002012-05-29T04:31:31.252-07:00It sounds like you had a perfect family camping we...It sounds like you had a perfect family camping weekend-MINUS the rattle snake drama!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-70325019426214090602012-04-03T11:05:35.176-07:002012-04-03T11:05:35.176-07:00I love the inventive spelling! It is so amazing wh...I love the inventive spelling! It is so amazing when kids start to use words to work for them in their everyday life. I have a few shopping lists my son wrote out for me when he was Leif's age. I can't bear to part with them.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-89352987055733883182012-04-03T11:03:56.955-07:002012-04-03T11:03:56.955-07:00I love the inventive spelling! It's great when...I love the inventive spelling! It's great when kids begin to use words in practical ways. I have a few shopping lists written for me by my now 30 year old son. I could never bear to part withg them.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-27034607253008351102012-03-29T08:51:55.174-07:002012-03-29T08:51:55.174-07:00I love your birthday letters! I can't wait to...I love your birthday letters! I can't wait to see what Skadi grows into!vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658967938400482645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-90982925184500530662012-03-29T08:51:43.153-07:002012-03-29T08:51:43.153-07:00I love your birthday letters! I can't wait to...I love your birthday letters! I can't wait to see what Skadi grows into!vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658967938400482645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119979.post-55635032622002773912012-03-26T17:59:32.895-07:002012-03-26T17:59:32.895-07:00Welcome back ! i have missed you .Welcome back ! i have missed you .Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.com