tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post4676080411720510225..comments2023-05-28T11:14:17.686-04:00Comments on Classy Chaos: "Knock. Knock."Buttermouthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14137714608832600862noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-3181471309314810222009-02-14T21:17:00.000-05:002009-02-14T21:17:00.000-05:00Oh, but you ARE a writer, and I love this idea. I...Oh, but you ARE a writer, and I love this idea. I do the same thing you do, and maybe I need to rethink that as The Ambassador gets a little older and understands more about what I'm doing.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850825844277186930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-36767481381122936872009-02-13T12:39:00.000-05:002009-02-13T12:39:00.000-05:00Knock knock Mama. Too adorable.Knock knock Mama. Too adorable.Jainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666481569069955190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-87803121233109809682009-02-12T08:25:00.000-05:002009-02-12T08:25:00.000-05:00I blog with the kids making mayhem in the backgrou...I blog with the kids making mayhem in the background all the time. Back in the years BC (Before Children) I used to need quiet to read or write, but over the years I've learned to shut out background noise pretty well. If I hadn't I couldn't possibly blog.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I'm not Cordelia. She's my 5-yr-old my daughter. I don't have a Google ID (what does a 5-yr-old need with one, you're probably wondering) and can't figure out OpenID to save my life. I'm Brigette, blogging at<BR/><BR/>http://moraliablog.comCordeliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612149238059957281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-38508979723262432572009-02-12T00:00:00.000-05:002009-02-12T00:00:00.000-05:00I stay off the computer too when my kids are aroun...I stay off the computer too when my kids are around. By keeping the computer off, it allows me to be more present for them. But I do tell my daughter about my blog and show her pictures on it sometimes. <BR/><BR/>Sweet post.the mama bird diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248352454666306821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-10188476441565263422009-02-11T13:18:00.000-05:002009-02-11T13:18:00.000-05:00I hear ya! It is so hard to concentrate on writin...I hear ya! It is so hard to concentrate on writing when the kids are around. That is why I haven't been writing much. I am so exhausted to do anything but take a nap when they are napping. Hopefully I'll start getting some energy back. ;)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-58653292691468346072009-02-11T12:17:00.000-05:002009-02-11T12:17:00.000-05:00I've given up on trying to write when the kids are...I've given up on trying to write when the kids are absent. I just write in front of them. Phooey to them. ;)CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537821831479150677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-57233820755796435212009-02-11T09:32:00.000-05:002009-02-11T09:32:00.000-05:00You are not a writer??? Honey, you are an AMAZING ...You are not a writer??? Honey, you are an AMAZING writer!<BR/><BR/>Knock-knock. So cute how Fifi makes her presence known after nap time. :)Blessings From Abovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378093166321936103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-65841693334830535712009-02-11T00:22:00.000-05:002009-02-11T00:22:00.000-05:00You my dear ARE a writer. Call it a hobby if you m...You my dear ARE a writer. Call it a hobby if you must but you are a helluva writer. Claim it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634096295956313230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-30463668588891984282009-02-10T23:31:00.000-05:002009-02-10T23:31:00.000-05:00my little people love it when i read them my blog ...my little people love it when i read them my blog posts. ahem...the ones that are appropriate. <BR/><BR/>knock, knock.katydidnothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15710011717146842223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-30003232574711449912009-02-10T23:13:00.000-05:002009-02-10T23:13:00.000-05:00keep it up classy mommy:) I love reading your blo...keep it up classy mommy:) I love reading your blog, and your daughter is adorable!Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425608955769498145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-57089495762378252042009-02-10T22:26:00.000-05:002009-02-10T22:26:00.000-05:00Alone time? What's alone time? Even when my kidl...Alone time? What's alone time? Even when my kidlets are in school, I'm never alone... the dog, maintenance people, driver, maid... someone is always here to step on my zen.<BR/><BR/>I leave the computer on all day - with the hope that I'll get a chance to sit down for a minute or two in the afternoon when the kiddies are occupied.<BR/><BR/>They, like many others above me, love looking at the blog, at their photos, and even photos of people in my google reader.<BR/><BR/>Blogging though - can never take place when they're around. :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-57278080449269356452009-02-10T21:44:00.000-05:002009-02-10T21:44:00.000-05:00I am with you on this one....I do most of my blog ...I am with you on this one....I do most of my blog reading and writing at night, but I do at times let my kids see me...in fact, Nick enjoys reading some of the family type blogs with me.....it is a great way for me to get him to read more:)<BR/><BR/>Good luck with all the construction!<BR/><BR/>LisaHalf Gaelic, Half Garlic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17227046808604837073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-51384456110757696652009-02-10T21:34:00.000-05:002009-02-10T21:34:00.000-05:00I've always wondered when you find the time to blo...I've always wondered when you find the time to blog too!!<BR/>Funny that you should write this...hubs was reading one of my posts today and asked the boy if he wanted to read it, he thought it was a really good post and that he would like it. <BR/>And he did. Amazing what a feeling that gave me!Karen MEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834425321020756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-28298309708521769882009-02-10T21:31:00.000-05:002009-02-10T21:31:00.000-05:00I do the exact same thing. I don't want to miss ti...I do the exact same thing. I don't want to miss time with my kids for computer time. <BR/><BR/>But they do see plenty of me taking pictures and I love that my oldest is really taking an interest in the equipment and even some of my photography books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-75053737386530474162009-02-10T21:00:00.000-05:002009-02-10T21:00:00.000-05:00a bit of 'our' time is ok, but having them see the...a bit of 'our' time is ok, but having them see the hobby or 'our labor of love' is good to. Then again, maybe one day they'll look back and think...how did she do it AND keep everything so CLASSY!?<BR/><BR/>Have a good time on your trip!<BR/>~KGypsiAdventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114056397143074653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-33667519239558658212009-02-10T20:59:00.000-05:002009-02-10T20:59:00.000-05:00Love the Knock Knock - my kids will just call for ...Love the Knock Knock - my kids will just call for me Momma!!!!!!!!!!<BR/>Baby girl is always (ALWAYS) on my lap or behind me in my shirt while I blog!!!tiarastantrumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17081471547238465133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-70869902136871144172009-02-10T20:40:00.000-05:002009-02-10T20:40:00.000-05:00I have to agree with MomBabe on this one.I have to agree with MomBabe on this one.MIT Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793376511596741906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-66303367438457714452009-02-10T20:22:00.000-05:002009-02-10T20:22:00.000-05:00really cute blog!I think when mama enjoys somethin...really cute blog!<BR/><BR/>I think when mama enjoys something (especially as something as awesome and fulfilling as reading) it will encourage them to read too. It's learning by example. I think that's the best kind of mommy-ing out there. <BR/><BR/>You're adorable!Smores for Breakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109079028486259015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-21192497980463799462009-02-10T19:22:00.000-05:002009-02-10T19:22:00.000-05:00I couldn't agree with you more. I like showing my...I couldn't agree with you more. I like showing my kids their pictures on my blog. They especially like my design. It has a lot of pink in it, so how could they not...Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654311489965854867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-89359193676303253512009-02-10T19:16:00.000-05:002009-02-10T19:16:00.000-05:00I quite frequently am on the computer with the kid...I quite frequently am on the computer with the kids watching. Well, the baby can't help it. But my toddler knows I'm 'working'. Many times I'll let him sit on my lap and he'll do his 'work' or he'll play with his toys.<BR/><BR/>The only time I do not do anything no the computer is when the hubby is home off the road. I may look up stuff or check emails quickly but I give myself a limit of like 10 minutes.Jenerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435123191760023630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-67818552686104200142009-02-10T18:13:00.000-05:002009-02-10T18:13:00.000-05:00I think this is so true! I am a big reader and tha...I think this is so true! I am a big reader and thankful that my daughter loves it also. Neither of the boys looooove to read. I actually read with my oldest all the way through senior year, it was a motivator to finish the book :) Have fun in Mexico, I am wishing I was back there!!<BR/><BR/>PS: Not that the flooding is a good thing, but thank God it didn't happen while you were gone on vacation!!!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920657495023086072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-53374975018269827352009-02-10T17:37:00.000-05:002009-02-10T17:37:00.000-05:00I agree! Reading is important with children, they ...I agree! Reading is important with children, they should see you enjoying something you love.Hey it's Amy Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01927201090750371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-77727627247930707622009-02-10T17:29:00.000-05:002009-02-10T17:29:00.000-05:00No, see you missed the point of that post. Is tha...No, see you missed the point of that post. Is that Fifi can't sleep with all the noise going on! ;oD <BR/><BR/>This is coming from a mother of a daughter who wakes up if you WALK ON CARPET IN HER ROOM! ;oD<BR/><BR/>Have a great vacation!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140468214545352325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-49895588510069092582009-02-10T17:25:00.000-05:002009-02-10T17:25:00.000-05:00That is so true. Show them what you want them to ...That is so true. Show them what you want them to learn, right?<BR/><BR/>My daughter loves to sit on my lap and look at the "people" and "words and letters" on the screen.Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02910477558968993067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940227370112378709.post-49451421974496546222009-02-10T17:24:00.000-05:002009-02-10T17:24:00.000-05:00Yeah I can have the laptop out and all while my ki...Yeah I can have the laptop out and all while my kid is playing but as far as concentrating on writing, little tougher. Naptime is the best writing time for me, by the end of the day I'm usually too tired and brain dumped to come up with anything meaningful.Skiploveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108678447797063372noreply@blogger.com