tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post7945690589895343393..comments2023-10-07T04:25:02.816-05:00Comments on The Maddox Family: Curls and QuestionsAbby Maddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951393268311759695noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-53851619490634185242008-09-30T21:13:00.000-05:002008-09-30T21:13:00.000-05:00That is Halarious!! I think all of us moms have s...That is Halarious!! I think all of us moms have some sort of story to put a few smiles on faces for the people in the restrooms with us.<BR/> My daughter learned how to "poo" by me helping her to push/grunt. She needed a little extra moral support of the grunting and so I would play along and help her in her efforts. Well that help was not allowed to stop in public restrooms. I would often be asked to "help her push" and the large bathrooms would of course always be filled with one or 2 others. I would oblige knowing that we helped them to forget their problems for a moment and put a little smile on each or their faces. I would just make sure it took longer for Naudia to be done and they would be long gone.Hot Cross Bunnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111082789369512667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-5050080057918719672008-09-02T11:05:00.000-05:002008-09-02T11:05:00.000-05:00I am so laughing, Abby! Brings back wonderful mem...I am so laughing, Abby! Brings back wonderful memories now that my two are grown!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing and giving me a chuckle.<BR/><BR/>Love your blog.....you are a delight!<BR/><BR/>Best Regards,<BR/>MIMILEE <><MIMILEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434941779541562832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-15808831538212250322008-08-29T11:23:00.000-05:002008-08-29T11:23:00.000-05:00Definitely laughing out loud! Oh, the conversatio...Definitely laughing out loud! Oh, the conversations, questions, and exclamations I have to look forward to! :)Kelley Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392265663917699456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-57142855877698368382008-08-25T20:52:00.000-05:002008-08-25T20:52:00.000-05:00Reading your blog with tears streaming down my che...Reading your blog with tears streaming down my cheeks in laughter thinking of my own 3 year old and our discussions over poop in the bathroom!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243639087117590459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-70219401847650178982008-08-25T20:22:00.000-05:002008-08-25T20:22:00.000-05:00I would have paid good money to see Ken Clark's fa...I would have paid good money to see Ken Clark's face when Pace came busting out of the potty with that report! Priceless...<BR/>Dana McCainAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-21864762954359991212008-08-25T20:03:00.000-05:002008-08-25T20:03:00.000-05:00I love it! I can just picture it all happening: )...I love it! I can just picture it all happening: ). Children make for the best stories! I love M'apples curls, they are so cute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-49689177872664294582008-08-25T19:29:00.000-05:002008-08-25T19:29:00.000-05:00Thanks for the laugh. My husband and I both laugh...Thanks for the laugh. My husband and I both laughed hysterically through this. Very funny and oh so real. Although we don't yet have children, I so much enjoy these sorts of stories. Thank you for always being so real. I truly enjoy your blog. With love.<BR/>Shannon <BR/>(I'm not sure if you remember me, but I my maiden name is Korey)Hicks Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14371042528601603712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-34044711391700803322008-08-25T15:16:00.000-05:002008-08-25T15:16:00.000-05:00You are so right, they do ask so many questions. I...You are so right, they do ask so many questions. I get them all day at school from my 6 year olds even, but all they want is an answer. It does not have to be the best one or the the exact correct one. Just one to satisfy them for that moment. <BR/>I love the b-room story! <BR/>Hope you are doing well!<BR/>Lauren JerniganThe Jernigan'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829193637247431356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-17874391754481777742008-08-25T10:56:00.000-05:002008-08-25T10:56:00.000-05:00rolling on the floor laughing abby! hysterical!rolling on the floor laughing abby! hysterical!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576621986025161136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-17719672062177048032008-08-25T07:38:00.000-05:002008-08-25T07:38:00.000-05:00I'm just glad you're able to document all this fun...I'm just glad you're able to document all this funny stuff for Pace to read on her own in a few years - she will be laughing histerically at herself - one day (when she has children of her own) she may even come back and apologize!!?? We've all been there and I am there with you now - I've got 2 more about to go through this stage (my luck they'll all 3 still be in it at the same time) - 3 sets of why's firing at me!!! Oh my! Keep them coming Abby - you make me laugh - even on a RAINY Monday morning!Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323423712542162596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-79969399540996942162008-08-24T22:23:00.001-05:002008-08-24T22:23:00.001-05:00Abby...that was officially HILARIOUS!!Abby...that was officially HILARIOUS!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345103494914541884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-24441718951509132912008-08-24T22:23:00.000-05:002008-08-24T22:23:00.000-05:00Abby...that was officially HILARIOUS!!Abby...that was officially HILARIOUS!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14345103494914541884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-57654592337217316982008-08-24T21:01:00.000-05:002008-08-24T21:01:00.000-05:00Abby, I'm one of Mallory Wilson's friends. I've c...Abby, I'm one of Mallory Wilson's friends. I've commented before, but usually just "lurk" on your blog. :) I thought I'd comment on this one because I have a little boy the same age as Pace, 2.5 right? He asks why ALL the time. I, too, get frazzled, but sometimes I ask "Why?" back to his questions and that stumps him. It gets pretty ridiculous sometimes. He'll ask why about the why question you just answered! I just need some peace sometimes, so asking a question to his question will work most of the time. :) Hope this makes sense, and hope it helps some. <BR/>The poo poo story is fantastic! I love how toddlers have no filter between brain and mouth. What they're thinking just comes right out. It's caused me to meet so many people I otherwise wouldn't have ever talked to...because I'm explaining to them what Caden has just said to them, etc.Jennifer Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948717608143951324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-53328863429015380992008-08-24T18:57:00.000-05:002008-08-24T18:57:00.000-05:00Abby!!! hahaha I laughed outloud and then just rea...Abby!!! hahaha I laughed outloud and then just read it outloud to Stephen and he cracked up too. What a precocious little girl you have :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628102001998489458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-52829989643924781512008-08-24T17:43:00.000-05:002008-08-24T17:43:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness, I am laughing so hard that I am cr...Oh my goodness, I am laughing so hard that I am crying!<BR/>~Aron Nicholls HinderliterAronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187977963732048435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-70027102045934859492008-08-24T14:02:00.000-05:002008-08-24T14:02:00.000-05:00Abby- That is CLASSIC.I don't have any experience ...Abby- That is CLASSIC.<BR/>I don't have any experience just yet with the questioning extravaganza, BUT I have heard a technique that may work for you. When you get asked a question, respond with "Because God made me/you/that/etc. that way." I am sure this response will be followed by a question regarding why God made something some way. So, then you say "You will have to ask God that." Hopefully, you may get a break and she may actually just have to go ask God about it. Not sure how this will work, but it's worth a try!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15542219507200510019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-15080575095389762142008-08-24T12:27:00.000-05:002008-08-24T12:27:00.000-05:00I LOVE IT! Those curls are beautiful I must say! (...I LOVE IT! Those curls are beautiful I must say! (Too bad God didn't save any curls for me! :)) <BR/><BR/>I don't even have children and the why questions drive me up the wall when I'm babysitting! But I must say that the simplicity of small minds like Pace's are absolutely beautiful! I miss the days of thinking that God got stuck in the "Poop Sniffer" as I use to call it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-7219434073590824112008-08-24T10:21:00.000-05:002008-08-24T10:21:00.000-05:00Abby, that's hysterical! Ella is beginning with "W...Abby, that's hysterical! Ella is beginning with "Why" and "What's this for?" I wasn't prepared for this time in her life and I know it's only going to get more intense. I feel for you, but I think the aggravation is normal...you're still a wonderful mom! Just hang in there.Abby Eutenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05492804294292562528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-9978611357925163392008-08-24T09:13:00.000-05:002008-08-24T09:13:00.000-05:00I miss being home to hear these funny stories stra...I miss being home to hear these funny stories straight from your mouth. I laughed out loud and I will enjoy the retelling just as much when I get back to the 'Ham. Miss you guys. <BR/>-AshA Bryan Photohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054212242574342053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-35477398099041880162008-08-24T08:47:00.000-05:002008-08-24T08:47:00.000-05:00Abby, Just adore, and love these moments! They wil...Abby, Just adore, and love these moments! They will slip through your fingers. What wonderful memories for all of you! My five yr. old grandson has autism and trust me those "WHY" questions are truly a gift from God! They sure can drive you crazy, but just think of all she is wanting to know! And, you are her best teacher! Pray about your answers. God will always help you. I so enjoy reading your thoughts. Your soul is so sweet, and honest. Hang in there! A true Fan...GailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399674290394832547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-50637086039813864032008-08-23T22:04:00.000-05:002008-08-23T22:04:00.000-05:00I almost fell out of my chair from laughing so har...I almost fell out of my chair from laughing so hard! Great story! Brooks talks about it as "making a plop" in the water, although we haven't been out in public yet while it has happened, but I'm sure our time is coming soon...as well as the WHY's!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092983312292350420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-54862170447839557392008-08-23T21:58:00.000-05:002008-08-23T21:58:00.000-05:00The perfect laugh to end the day...I always get bl...The perfect laugh to end the day...<BR/>I always get blessed from your blogs.Nai Naihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13607433810287775689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-369272498363664232008-08-23T19:51:00.000-05:002008-08-23T19:51:00.000-05:00Gotta love it! My mental state at the end of the ...Gotta love it! My mental state at the end of the doesn't even count as mental...it is rather a state. I have found a great way to help with the whys is to turn the question back to them..."Why do you think it is raining outside, Benjamin?" "Well Luke, that is an interesting thought. Why do you think so and so?" I have found that as they read it gets SO much easier. So hang in there, it does pass quickly. I bet we'll be wishing they were asking us the why questions in about 14 years!andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557609279509341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-49666067545261743152008-08-23T19:29:00.000-05:002008-08-23T19:29:00.000-05:00I love it! Don't worry Claire is just as, um, desc...I love it! Don't worry Claire is just as, um, descriptive about her bowel movements too! It really is funny. She names them after people! "Look there's Daddy and Ford - wait I need to get a Mommy out". Hilarious in a gross sort of a way! She is just starting the "whys" and I can see how it might drive me to the edge some days.Megan https://www.blogger.com/profile/00376134109485489424noreply@blogger.com