tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post3939748872016529301..comments2024-03-28T17:30:09.028-04:00Comments on everyday amazing: Are pancakes a hang-over cure?Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-63948574557957941802014-07-30T07:23:09.544-04:002014-07-30T07:23:09.544-04:00I had no answer for this when i first read it but ...I had no answer for this when i first read it but then i got older, added a number and you know how wisdom comes with age and shit.<br /><br />I saw myself at 15 in this--at 17 it was no big deal because they always said i was seas sick--it was not sea sickness.<br /><br />Think back to your kid at 10, nice normal wonderful child, still looked to the folks for direction and answers.<br /><br />Then at about 12-13 the change happened, the alien DNA (you do know that in our ancient past alien beings mated with evolving humans) came to the fore. and that sweet kid all of a sudden questioned everything, Why? what do you know? You've never done anything fun, never been anywhere, couldn't spell cool even if it was on TV while the guy talked about the weather...and on and on and on.<br /><br />I have 3-30+ plus year old kids, I think the alien DNA regressed back into its place in the double helix around 20-21. Then all of a sudden it's "Maybe, just maybe you did know what you were talking about, maybe. So hey mom can you send me money for some food?" Ah Humanity returning is complete.<br /><br />Besides doing well in school i think a teenagers sole job is surviving being a teenager without acquiring a criminal record. I hope you made her do her own upchuck smelling laundry and didn't let her shower until the end of the next day. Sometimes living in a little shit is good for the soul.<br /><br />You're almost through it grace, keep your hands away from your head, that's how i went bald---teenagers.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-37642731348475428912014-07-29T19:38:12.739-04:002014-07-29T19:38:12.739-04:00Thank you for your kind words Laura ~ I will chec...Thank you for your kind words Laura ~ I will check out the link ~ Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-56221207284184073362014-07-29T19:20:37.271-04:002014-07-29T19:20:37.271-04:00This is such a fragile time for teenagers. Have yo...This is such a fragile time for teenagers. Have you read Brainstorm by Daniel Siegel MD? It has helped me tremendously in understanding the things my 17 year old daughter does and why. It helps me to look back at my own behavior as a teen and understand my OWN behavior. I highly highly recommend reading this: http://www.drdansiegel.com/books/brainstorm/ What a journey to be a parent. I'm glad your daughter is safe at home now. Clearly you are not alone here Grace, I hope that is a comfort for you.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-86276710648006492762014-07-28T17:26:24.885-04:002014-07-28T17:26:24.885-04:00oh..as if i just had a journey to my teenage years...oh..as if i just had a journey to my teenage years...:)) thanks for sharing this story, Grace, so vivid and poetic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-35340449406218115612014-07-28T15:34:23.668-04:002014-07-28T15:34:23.668-04:00Oy. Her belly turned more flips than that pancake....Oy. Her belly turned more flips than that pancake. Good week to you ~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-37026812499247621852014-07-28T14:46:07.973-04:002014-07-28T14:46:07.973-04:00Well, that was a journey back in time and a remind...Well, that was a journey back in time and a reminder of a hard-earned lesson. Well told.Beth Winterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123202473118521429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-89368188310281000392014-07-28T10:11:42.217-04:002014-07-28T10:11:42.217-04:00oh geez....i remember my first time...goodness...i...oh geez....i remember my first time...goodness...i am glad i have grown up a bit since then...lol...i am glad all is well though...no permanent damage...and hopefully some learning....Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-46631546367161206072014-07-28T00:18:14.155-04:002014-07-28T00:18:14.155-04:00"I want to give her an armor
and cotton wings..."I want to give her an armor<br />and cotton wings <br />and certainty of owning one's voice"<br /><br />That is the prayer of all of us parents with teenagers. I have a 20 and an 18 yr old. You handled that situation well, and I totally empathize with your worries. Well written poem. <br />The Bizzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17797871556831556557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-58910206963668956052014-07-27T21:25:38.952-04:002014-07-27T21:25:38.952-04:00Well, hopefully the stink of regret will be a less...Well, hopefully the stink of regret will be a lesson learned but, sometimes we all learn the hard way. I hope the pancakes did the trick.Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-90106246509688643702014-07-27T21:09:51.347-04:002014-07-27T21:09:51.347-04:00I think you did a wonderful job, nurturing your da...I think you did a wonderful job, nurturing your daughter and not judging her for her mistake. I think most of us have had some awful experiences with alcohol in our youth. A lovely poem!Lisa A. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142569864419738394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-30958083535342631252014-07-27T18:45:28.294-04:002014-07-27T18:45:28.294-04:00You handled this well. I have a feeling that your...You handled this well. I have a feeling that your daughter learned more from this one event than from any single admonitions she may ever get from anyone. I am very glad though that she got nothing but a bad hangover. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-8569236041499412102014-07-27T16:42:44.496-04:002014-07-27T16:42:44.496-04:00my poor kids always heard: "Nothing good hap...my poor kids always heard: "Nothing good happens after midnight" :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-16306824951654191512014-07-27T14:50:35.194-04:002014-07-27T14:50:35.194-04:00Oh joys - a few years to go still (I hope) until m...Oh joys - a few years to go still (I hope) until my two get to that age... I was never really hungover when I was a youngster - enjoyed too much staying in control and got sick very quickly...<br />A lovely conversational tone to this poem - reminiscent of Claudia, somehow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-66450306753957908582014-07-27T12:43:21.545-04:002014-07-27T12:43:21.545-04:00ooh I have been on both sides of this...as mother ...ooh I have been on both sides of this...as mother and as daughteraspiritofsimplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870339828098281415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-60894833544066126612014-07-27T11:35:02.040-04:002014-07-27T11:35:02.040-04:00Raising kids is certainly a challenge but a great ...Raising kids is certainly a challenge but a great experience. A lovely share.<br /><br />Ps Pancakes looks yum :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09536345883786351390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-43357933693250647052014-07-27T10:51:18.580-04:002014-07-27T10:51:18.580-04:00I think teenagers need almost as much supervision ...I think teenagers need almost as much supervision as toddlers. I'm so glad that I survived my girls' teenage years...smiles. Wonderful share, Grace. I like how you begin and end with those pancakes.Bodhirosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630769135515322096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-31547827156083820272014-07-27T10:33:34.267-04:002014-07-27T10:33:34.267-04:00I can't recall pancakes either, smiles ~I can't recall pancakes either, smiles ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-16894857615216388502014-07-27T10:33:13.367-04:002014-07-27T10:33:13.367-04:00It was, thanks ~It was, thanks ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-3774553539597655462014-07-27T09:51:54.624-04:002014-07-27T09:51:54.624-04:00Thanks Scott ~Thanks Scott ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-85159695271822899112014-07-27T09:51:39.926-04:002014-07-27T09:51:39.926-04:00I think a grounding of parties will come next, smi...I think a grounding of parties will come next, smiles ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-47313332021287145022014-07-27T09:51:10.049-04:002014-07-27T09:51:10.049-04:00I got scared when she told me that part...but she ...I got scared when she told me that part...but she is safe then and now, thanks K ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-91296417629648176672014-07-27T09:50:26.343-04:002014-07-27T09:50:26.343-04:00I am always looking for ways to sneak in advice ~ ...I am always looking for ways to sneak in advice ~ Pancakes on weekend are great, smiles ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-67068023701066603972014-07-27T09:49:20.852-04:002014-07-27T09:49:20.852-04:00Well I hope so but I will make sure there is no ne...Well I hope so but I will make sure there is no next time ~ Thanks Sherry ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-4373083053855799032014-07-27T09:48:46.511-04:002014-07-27T09:48:46.511-04:00You can..all I see are mashed blueberries ~You can..all I see are mashed blueberries ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4856662679041828863.post-51539982644991333352014-07-27T09:48:16.832-04:002014-07-27T09:48:16.832-04:00She is feeling better, thanks Mike ~She is feeling better, thanks Mike ~Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213172239590722747noreply@blogger.com