battlemaiden Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'm there. Just thought I'd share. I'm here on the computer in a shameful attempt to ignore the voices! I may hide in my closet next. Actually they will all start bickering if I hide and my "mom ears" CAN NOT filter out the arguing. Calgon.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Of course. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'm surprised there isn't an exploding mommy head smilie! :scared: I know I've been tempted to run away with a bag of chocolate before... Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'm surprised there isn't an exploding mommy head smilie! :scared: I know I've been tempted to run away with a bag of chocolate before...Ginger Chocolate! I hadn't thought of that. The hive has spoken. Off to look for chocolate. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Oh yes. My son doesn't just ask questions. He is never quiet. He follows me around the house talking all day long. I just take that much conversation about video games and battles and legos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Right there with you. Why is it if we try to ignore the noise, the harder and harder it gets to ignore the arguing and bickering? My husband has mastered the art of blocking it all out and says I should do the same, but I just cant no matter how hard I try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Oh yes. How can one kid ask so many questions? Plus, he processes everything orally, so what whatever pops into his head comes out his mouth. EVERY single time I go to the bathroom for a little "alone time" I hear the patter of feet to stand outside the door asking me questions. Can I not even go to the bathroom in peace?!?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I have to confess, I have hidden from my kids and eaten chocolate at the same time. The Calgon thing - My friend used to have a habit of saying "Calgon take me away." (She has 10 dc). One day on the way home from her house, my then 5yo ds asked me, "Mommy, why does Ms. J. pray to the Cow god?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Yes! Right now as I am trying to read a few threads my non stop 4 year old is asking me questions and if I not hear him the first time he just repeats until I anwer "Do I turn into a skelton if I eat bone marrow?" We learned about bones this week and I told them that sometimes bone marrow can be eaten too. "What do pretend mean?" Sigh, this is why I still take nap time everyday and no questions are allow for an hour and a half. "Is this the way to hold a fork?" He is eating lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Welcome to my world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Oh, can I relate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane in CO Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I have been there too. DS 7 & 5 follow me around our house...I can't get away ;) Last night I had an awful migraine and was going off to bed and DS 7 would not leave me alone (and it was regarding Pokemon cards...UGH). DH finally said, "Can't you see that your mom is not feeling good? Please leave mommy alone!" He later came into the bedroom and left me a card that said "I'm sorry your not feeling good, I love you. XOXOXO....Kids gotta love them :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I once told mine to write down his questions--they were really, really good ones, and I couldn't answer most of them! I never did get him a Question Journal, but I think it's a good idea. 'Course, then you'd be saying, "Get your journal" every two seconds... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Yes, I believe that was during my ds's "why" stage. I spent so much time in the bathroom pretending to be busy, but in truth I was just enjoying a moments peace. PS...This strategy also works for weaning, potty training and many other parenting issues. :grouphug: Hang in there, Jo.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Lol--that is when I tell them not to ask anymore questions. Sometimes I have to have a break!:lol: Edited March 4, 2009 by Tracy in Ky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Can I not even go to the bathroom in peace?!?!! No, that's not allowed for moms. :lol: Actually, when an office worker says something about a bad day at the office, I always like to point out that they can escape to the restroom for a couple of minutes knowing that at least their coworkers won't follow them in there (unlike a SAHM). LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I had to pull the, "Not one more question sweetheart" out today. The question that was the last straw: "What time of day and what day of the week will we be moving when we move in a year and a half?" She's 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 No, never! I can't believe anyone would feel that way about their little darlings... :lol: Of course, I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Every darn day. I had to pull out the Calgon line today and I am seriously considering a trip to the wine store. :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Yes, at around 4 pm every day... and I only have two kids! :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Oh yes. When the children were younger sometimes I would tell them that the answer box was empty. Or I would declare a no question zone for 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Every darn day. I had to pull out the Calgon line today and I am seriously considering a trip to the wine store. :w00t: Hey, if I give you some money will you get me a big bottle of anything with alcoholic content. Pretty please with sugar on top?? Oh, wait...I'm on duty...weeelll -- D***! And, Jo, yes, every. single. bloomin'. day. Even when I'm on duty - the questions don't cease; they're just on a different subject, like, "I've been sick for 3 weeks. Nothing feels any different tonight (n.b. at 3 in the morning). But could you take me to the hospital right away?" Yes, this is an otherwise able adult. ***Heaves huge sigh and reluctantly relinquishes the idea of getting any sleep for the night*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 I usually have a very high threshold for questions...really. It may get chaotic at times, but I usually field the interuptions without a problem. Today was different. A different kind of madness. I found myself reading the MFS treatise on "Bad Days"...M&Ms anyone? I wanted to run. I put on Attenborough instead. The kids were distracted in fascination, which of course led to more discussion and questions. :glare: It is after 5pm on the mainland, I'm getting a Hornsby Hard Cider ready on deck. :D Thanks everyone. I'm glad I'm not alone today. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindyinTexas Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) LAAAAA!!!!!!! LAAAA!!!!!LAAAAA!!! Did someone say something!!!:D:001_huh: What worries me is the 1000's ?'s are going on when I drive. Edited March 5, 2009 by cindyinTexas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest janainaz Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I bought myself my own Valentine's day present - an iPod shuffle. I LOVE it. I can drown out all the yelling, fighting (even the fun stuff) - and unless someone walks up to me and makes eye contact - I'm on another planet. Obviously, I don't use it all day, but when I'm feeling on edge, it does wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Right now it is "why can't we watch a movie, you know how much we like them?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 It's more like, "watch me". In 5 minutes, she says this at least 3 times and this goes on all day. Drives me to the looney bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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