Plucky Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 And no it isn't valium for me or benadryl for the kids. :D I am reaching for ear plugs. I'm a bit hormonal today and on sensory overload. My kids are happily singing and laughing at obscene levels and I just want them to knock it off. But why should I ban their happiness even if it is grating on my last nerve? I don't have to. I put in those neon orange ear plugs and can have the quiet time I need. I can still hear them call for me or they can touch my arm for my attention. They poke fun at it, but they also know that I am in a crabby mood and don't want to be a grump. It is nothing personal. So try ear plugs. It is so peaceful. I'm even seeing my dogs bark at the back door because my neighbors are having a huge bbq with friends. The barking isn't annoying me, and I am not letting them out to terrorize the party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 You, madam, are a genius :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 LOL When my first had colic, one day my husband brought me home a pair of those ear phone things worn by air traffic controllers. I still reach for them from time to time. ;) I wish I'd discovered plugs when my youngest son was little. He screamed all the time. Stressful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 You, madam, are a genius :thumbup: Nope, just a mom who wants to survive. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpuffins Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I have migraines. I have long LONG ago discovered earplugs. We buy them by the case at Ackland-Grainger. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I wish I could wear ear plugs - my ears are slightly malformed/too small for anything to fit without pain. And I really don't want to wear those HUGE noise-deafening earphones :glare: Get silicone or wax earplugs. You can just pinch off the amount that fits your ear. You can mold them to shape in your ear too. They also work for sleeping. I always use Mack's (you can find them in drugstores). I highly, highly recommend them. (I can't use the foam earplugs because they are too big for my ears.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Get silicone or wax earplugs. You can just pinch off the amount that fits your ear. You can mold them to shape in your ear too. They also work for sleeping. I always use Mack's (you can find them in drugstores). I highly, highly recommend them. (I can't use the foam earplugs because they are too big for my ears.) Yup....we use these for my swim my kids.....and me, when dh is watching some gruesome thing on tv. I also use my headphones and calming music or audio books. In a pinch, I vacuum...lol. " I can't hear you.....I'm vacuuming :D" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jentancalann Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Ha! Definitely going to try this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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