tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post5688634022934816475..comments2024-03-20T01:12:06.791-07:00Comments on Snickollet: OdditiesSnickollethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123630374052898460noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-24598902920515816062008-07-22T22:34:00.000-07:002008-07-22T22:34:00.000-07:00Hope you are peanut allergy free!We just moved our...Hope you are peanut allergy free!<BR/><BR/>We just moved our twins to toddler beds... We only moved them out because one was banging his head and we were afraid he would break the crib and hurt himself. I would stay with the cribs as long as possible, at least you know where they are at night! :)<BR/><BR/>I can't believe they are 2 already!<BR/><BR/>Take careSoralishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134991337688208295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-86997361196722877832008-07-22T14:58:00.000-07:002008-07-22T14:58:00.000-07:00We JUST ordered a bed for Ella this weekend. She i...We JUST ordered a bed for Ella this weekend. She is 3 1/2. A while ago, I told my OB/GYN that we were thinking about it, and she said (from experience), "Keep them in cribs for AS LONG AS POSSIBLE! You never know what will happen once they are in beds." Of course, for you it may mean that Riley just comes into your bed without waking you up with screams and calls. We're hoping that Ella won't Paulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336385071505712466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-9388611417743398612008-07-22T13:35:00.000-07:002008-07-22T13:35:00.000-07:00It is possible that girl in the park is trolling f...It is possible that girl in the park is trolling for babysitting jobs. i found 2 of my best babysitters at playgrounds; one was 11 and one was 12. They had gone down there with that intent, hoping that some mom would see how awesome they were with kids and then want to hire them. It's tough to get babysitting jobs at 11 or 12, but starting them that young has been wonderful for me--they tended Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038187245032263212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-66377535439647116122008-07-22T12:23:00.000-07:002008-07-22T12:23:00.000-07:00Along the lines of that girl in the park...When I'...Along the lines of that girl in the park...When I'm out walking my dog occasionally we will come across these two young girls. Guessing 7 and 9-ish. They politely ask if they can pet my dog and then go about nearly smothering her to death with their attention and wants for her attention. It overwhelms me very quickly and my dog is the best sport but it gets old for her quickly as well. My first Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03196030221850257832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-84365975675196987592008-07-22T11:26:00.000-07:002008-07-22T11:26:00.000-07:00What moo said- kids can absolutely outgrow allergi...What moo said- kids can absolutely outgrow allergies. At least based on my highly scientific study with an N=1 (my sister). She was allergic to strawberries, citrus, and tomatoes as a kid- broke out in an impressive rash. Now it's not an issue at all.<BR/><BR/>Also, Snick, we must be getting our dreams from the same video store or something- I've been dreaming about my 'future husband' (?!!!) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-26319559427992899482008-07-22T09:55:00.000-07:002008-07-22T09:55:00.000-07:00I am SO pleased to hear about Riley's peanut r...I am SO pleased to hear about Riley's peanut results -- I remember that post from way back and had had been meaning to ask about it. My son -1 month younger than M&R - had a reaction to walnuts a couple of months ago and I'm hoping that he'll out grow it. We'll test with the allergist again next year. Will you please update with what his doctor says? Hoping for the best. It&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-20606900349413675952008-07-22T06:37:00.000-07:002008-07-22T06:37:00.000-07:00Great news about the peanuts!I'm keeping my finger...Great news about the peanuts!<BR/>I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you will soon be a full-fledge peanut eating household.<BR/>I could only wish!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-50882790525233810612008-07-21T21:36:00.000-07:002008-07-21T21:36:00.000-07:00Hahaha...a peanut challenge! That sounds AWESOME....Hahaha...a peanut challenge! That sounds AWESOME. Seriously, though, I hope you get to keep peanut butter in the house again.<BR/><BR/>My boys came back from vacation and Primo is in the big bed for good. I took his crib apart and I'm giving it to a friend. Secondo, on the other hand, makes a beeline for his crib and, says, "¡Quiero ir a la cuna!" every time we go into their bedroom. It's Keenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01408342210540348611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-36755805470341104862008-07-21T21:21:00.000-07:002008-07-21T21:21:00.000-07:00Your experience with the girl at the park sounds a...Your experience with the girl at the park sounds a lot like a lonely child wishing for siblings. Twins would be especially attractive, I should think. I worry sometimes that my own daughter, who will be an only child we expect, will feel that longing.AnonaMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11427717591553977059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-65051767802739682722008-07-21T20:39:00.000-07:002008-07-21T20:39:00.000-07:00Here's to hoping that the peanut hell is behind yo...Here's to hoping that the peanut hell is behind you! Buddha would live on peanut butter and cheese if it was socially acceptable. Har! The kid at the park - I bet you made her day regardless of her home life. I bet she's got a great heart - Riley's reaction to her is my gauge.Mouthy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390913450937641605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-88262477158200880972008-07-21T17:44:00.000-07:002008-07-21T17:44:00.000-07:00Were any of those people you were on a date with G...Were any of those people you were on a date with George Clooney?Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643493643365324737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-44513234144313606712008-07-21T17:35:00.000-07:002008-07-21T17:35:00.000-07:00You know, some things still look more attractive i...You know, some things still look more attractive in dreams than they turn out in real life. I am sure when it's time, you will know. <BR/><BR/>That girl sounds so sad. I can't even begin to guess at what is going on, but I think I would be affected too...<BR/><BR/>Yay for the allergy clearance. Crunch!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745262857388007041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-60225983452941130972008-07-21T17:02:00.000-07:002008-07-21T17:02:00.000-07:00In my neighborhood as a kid, there were various ki...In my neighborhood as a kid, there were various kids that liked to just hang out whenever our families were out at the playing field. A group of families from our church did intentional community in the inner city. Anyway, it felt like most of the kids had this deep hunger for attention, connection and a 'normal' family. <BR/><BR/>I was also the preteen who loved to play with anyone's kids at theOTRgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433339525588500502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-83562109626303224502008-07-21T16:06:00.000-07:002008-07-21T16:06:00.000-07:00Yay! I was thinking about you guys and wondering w...Yay! I was thinking about you guys and wondering what the results were. Just a side note to other commenters--nut allergies (or at least peanut allergies, peanuts being a legume) are often NOT outgrown the way soy or dairy or such allergies are. Just in case anyone's getting any wild nut ideas. :-) Here's hoping Riley is one of the lucky ones! Go Riley! The no-nuts thing is a pain. So often I've Ginevrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10283809041547731642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-13690927291175375422008-07-21T15:53:00.000-07:002008-07-21T15:53:00.000-07:00Wow, that would be really exciting if he's outgrow...Wow, that would be really exciting if he's outgrown the allergy! My b-man was sensitive to milk as a baby, but outgrew that. I can't wait for our next allergist appointment, although I'm really not expecting to get such good news for us.<BR/><BR/>Ah well, eat some extra PB for our house!What A Cardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06172499250110582833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-54080166396776793192008-07-21T15:25:00.000-07:002008-07-21T15:25:00.000-07:00I'm a new reader and I've loved reading about your...I'm a new reader and I've loved reading about your wonderful family. Your kiddos are adorable and you are a great mother!<BR/><BR/>What a coincidence - today I mistook a very responsible 11 year old for being 13 or 14. These days, kids seem to look older than they are.<BR/><BR/>Ooh, wouldn't it be great if he had outgrown the allergy? I would miss eating a spoonful of pb as a snack.<BR/><BR/>Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804918211710844794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-57474792717172695492008-07-21T14:33:00.000-07:002008-07-21T14:33:00.000-07:00I really hope he passes the peanut challenge (why ...I really hope he passes the peanut challenge (why does that sound so intense, like it's something they'd do on American Gladiators?) so you can have peanut butter in the house again. I know you guys prefer vegetarian fare, and my sister primarily feeds her three-year-old vegetarian meals, too. Peanut butter is a protein-y godsend when it comes to tiny, picky eaters.<BR/><BR/>I like to use that Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298748275161851712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-79190146505521587242008-07-21T14:14:00.001-07:002008-07-21T14:14:00.001-07:00I'm sure I was that 11-year-old girl somewhere...I'm sure I was that 11-year-old girl somewhere along the line. I loved kids, and was constantly begging mom and dad for additional siblings (they gave in when I was 13, and that kept me from bothering other mothers so much, though I doubt that was their plan). I just was excessively maternal from a young age -- started babysitting for money at 10, and started at a daycare at 15. Maybe she wasHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15019916492989415983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-68285640491554038182008-07-21T14:14:00.000-07:002008-07-21T14:14:00.000-07:00Awww....I know sometimes you just get a feeling ab...Awww....I know sometimes you just get a feeling about some kids and it always makes you wonder. <BR/><BR/>What a cute conversation about their bed situation :) <BR/><BR/>I know the scare of food allergies my daughter is allergic to all dairy --no chocolate, milk, butter, whey...and the list goes on. The simple pleasures in life she can't enjoy!!<BR/><BR/>You'd think she'd be my healthiest Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06540511589917398622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-83653160157588100872008-07-21T14:08:00.000-07:002008-07-21T14:08:00.000-07:00Young children can outgrow food allergies. My dau...Young children can outgrow food allergies. My daughter was allergic to dairy and soy her first two years, but our allergist told us that if you're careful to avoid all exposure to the allergen, children can outgrow the allergy. She tested negative when she turned two. Which is good, because I've rarely seen a child more in love with cheese and yogurt. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with the peanut Beth A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02695285857565526539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-65216353047147089932008-07-21T14:02:00.000-07:002008-07-21T14:02:00.000-07:00I second Jan's idea - except for me, it's chocolat...I second Jan's idea - except for me, it's chocolate. Maybe I need to schedule a Godiva challenge. Yeh, that's it! A Godiva challenge!<BR/><BR/>Seriously tho, I hope your little one passes. It would make life a little easier if you didn't have to worry about it when they go off to school.Astrogirl426https://www.blogger.com/profile/17741185103804036960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-46954334584089523132008-07-21T13:17:00.000-07:002008-07-21T13:17:00.000-07:00I think sometimes 11-year-old girls just don't qui...I think sometimes 11-year-old girls just don't quite have the social niceties down, even though they're starting to look and sound a little more grownup. My guess is that she was enjoying interacting with you guys so ... she kept interacting with you guys. <BR/><BR/>That voice in our head that tells us that other people are going to think we're insane shows up later in some people than others.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283795121315770050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-87100988980003436972008-07-21T13:12:00.000-07:002008-07-21T13:12:00.000-07:00I've heard the same thing about kids outgrowing al...I've heard the same thing about kids outgrowing allergies. Hope it's true, because it is pretty hard to avoid peanuts all the time.<BR/><BR/>I've had similar experiences with older girls at the park. More than once. Some older girls just really like toddlers, which is awesome because toddlers really like big girls too. But I've also felt that needy-kid vibe as well. It's tough because they are Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520269852156590259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-156682599513389262008-07-21T12:25:00.000-07:002008-07-21T12:25:00.000-07:00I've heard that kids can "outgrow" an allergy ... ...I've heard that kids can "outgrow" an allergy ... that even if they react to it once, doesn't mean they're always going to react.<BR/><BR/>Maybe that's a myth.<BR/><BR/>But I hope it's true, for your sake.moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368972191690127217noreply@blogger.com