Comments on: Maternal instincts http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/ A first-grader destined for a career as a lawyer, a pre-schooler whose screams can shatter glass, a bouncing baby boy who evaded an IUD, a man who can drink his weight in Natty Light, and a woman who has long since given up caring about the condition of her kitchen floor. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:16:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Heather B. http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/comment-page-1/#comment-123516 Heather B. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:36:43 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/#comment-123516 So that's what it's for! A grey goose holder! Duh. Thanks for clearing that up for the childless. ;-) I too, cannot believe you're due in three weeks. Wow! So that’s what it’s for! A grey goose holder! Duh. Thanks for clearing that up for the childless. ;-)

I too, cannot believe you’re due in three weeks. Wow!

]]> By: Jess R http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/comment-page-1/#comment-122854 Jess R Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:11:39 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/#comment-122854 Only a few weeks!!!! Wowza...time flies too, too quickly. So excited for you! Only a few weeks!!!! Wowza…time flies too, too quickly. So excited for you!

]]> By: Lela http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/comment-page-1/#comment-122818 Lela Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:17:02 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/#comment-122818 You mean you're not used to the whole "your things are everyone's things" philosophy of those under four feet tall yet? You mean you’re not used to the whole “your things are everyone’s things” philosophy of those under four feet tall yet?

]]> By: Tree http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/comment-page-1/#comment-122724 Tree Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:44:33 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/#comment-122724 Although N is resentful of his baby sis when he wants my attention and I simply cannot give it all to him, he has never wished her away. She's just too darn fun to harass. Now in another 8 years, when she is the pesky little sister, he just might wish she was not there. I cannot believe you are 3 wks away! The image of the girls racing around the house is hysterical. Although N is resentful of his baby sis when he wants my attention and I simply cannot give it all to him, he has never wished her away. She’s just too darn fun to harass. Now in another 8 years, when she is the pesky little sister, he just might wish she was not there.

I cannot believe you are 3 wks away!

The image of the girls racing around the house is hysterical.

]]> By: Cheryl http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/comment-page-1/#comment-122718 Cheryl Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:09:33 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/#comment-122718 I tried keeping my 2 year old away from the baby equipment for about twenty minutes. It seems he can't help it. He's short and only 23 pounds, and he can climb into her exersaucer, and he loves to sit in her swing (though the motor really struggles to move him). And I think he sits in her bouncy chair more than she does. It's comfy. Only once has he climbed into her bassinet. I told him he looks ridiculous scooting around the house in her walker, but he took it as a compliment. Heck. I'm just glad he doesn't resent her using her own stuff. He's still in that blissful "I love my little sister, she's so cool" phase. What can I say? She can't play with his toys yet. I tried keeping my 2 year old away from the baby equipment for about twenty minutes. It seems he can’t help it. He’s short and only 23 pounds, and he can climb into her exersaucer, and he loves to sit in her swing (though the motor really struggles to move him). And I think he sits in her bouncy chair more than she does. It’s comfy. Only once has he climbed into her bassinet. I told him he looks ridiculous scooting around the house in her walker, but he took it as a compliment.

Heck. I’m just glad he doesn’t resent her using her own stuff. He’s still in that blissful “I love my little sister, she’s so cool” phase. What can I say? She can’t play with his toys yet.

]]> By: FireMom http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/comment-page-1/#comment-122593 FireMom Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:02:59 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/#comment-122593 FireDoggie (not a real dog, mind you) is always swinging in LittleBrother's swing. BigBrother insists even though he is NOT ALLOWED TO TOUCH IT. "How did FireDoggie get there, BigBrother?" "Climbed." Mmhmm. FireDoggie (not a real dog, mind you) is always swinging in LittleBrother’s swing. BigBrother insists even though he is NOT ALLOWED TO TOUCH IT.

“How did FireDoggie get there, BigBrother?”

“Climbed.”

Mmhmm.

]]> By: mayberry http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/comment-page-1/#comment-122591 mayberry Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:45:29 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/#comment-122591 I think they're going to do laps around the house with the baby in the stroller! Just hope he's in the seat and not the basket. We can forgive you for the Pampers...since a sheet of Viva costs almost as much as one diaper. I think they’re going to do laps around the house with the baby in the stroller! Just hope he’s in the seat and not the basket.

We can forgive you for the Pampers…since a sheet of Viva costs almost as much as one diaper.

]]> By: Kristen http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/comment-page-1/#comment-122578 Kristen Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:57:14 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/#comment-122578 HAHA. I'm still laughing at the thought of those two girls racing around in that thing. HAHA. I’m still laughing at the thought of those two girls racing around in that thing.

]]> By: Gretchen http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/comment-page-1/#comment-122572 Gretchen Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:37:32 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/#comment-122572 Can I tell you I'm so terribly excited for you? I remember being in shoes about like yours now three years ago. Three years. I look at our 'surprise' and can't imagine any different. Mom and I got that swing for my sister, and she can vouch for the magical abilities. I had one that was side swinging as well, and loved it. Can I tell you I’m so terribly excited for you? I remember being in shoes about like yours now three years ago. Three years. I look at our ’surprise’ and can’t imagine any different.

Mom and I got that swing for my sister, and she can vouch for the magical abilities. I had one that was side swinging as well, and loved it.

]]> By: Dana http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/comment-page-1/#comment-122566 Dana Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:23:32 +0000 http://mothergoosemouse.com/2008/01/13/maternal-instincts/#comment-122566 It seems like just yesterday that you announced your pregnancy, and now the little boy will be here in three weeks! Wow! It's true, life won't be the same, but it will be better. :) It seems like just yesterday that you announced your pregnancy, and now the little boy will be here in three weeks! Wow!

It’s true, life won’t be the same, but it will be better. :)

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