tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post8725842743767923990..comments2024-03-12T01:01:31.977-04:00Comments on Menopausal Mother: Wacky Wednesday Writers Guest Post By: Confessions Of A Mommyaholicmenopausal mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-33783012538332694922014-06-13T05:21:20.642-04:002014-06-13T05:21:20.642-04:00My daughter's always been picky about her food...My daughter's always been picky about her food. She's 20 now, but no different; finding something she'll eat when she comes around is a nightmare.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-52111756933224208462014-06-12T22:45:51.654-04:002014-06-12T22:45:51.654-04:00Rea, I totally do remember you telling me you thou...Rea, I totally do remember you telling me you thought they were twins. Most do and my husband keeps telling me I should just tell strangers they are, instead of explaining and just call it a day, but to be honest I am proud that they aren't and feel like I have to share. And sorry you too have a picky eater on your hands! ;)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-21452740518305135272014-06-12T22:44:09.215-04:002014-06-12T22:44:09.215-04:00Aww, thank you so much for saying that and she did...Aww, thank you so much for saying that and she did get that sandwich definitely after all!! :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-12221137265437805522014-06-12T22:11:01.169-04:002014-06-12T22:11:01.169-04:00You deserve a medal! But I also know how much you...You deserve a medal! But I also know how much you love your girls. I could just see Lily with her hands in the air trying to get her message across. Hope she had the sandwich after all! Love....xxxxooooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-9350184189313334522014-06-12T15:27:11.030-04:002014-06-12T15:27:11.030-04:00I think I actually told Janine before that I first...I think I actually told Janine before that I first thought Emma and Lily are twins because they really do look alike. Janine, love what you said that those moments in your home have been part of your norms and that you actually just embrace them. I should do more of that too! And I can relate with you because I also have a very picky kid! :)Rea Alducentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15353027999367014392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-8128741955824013832014-06-12T06:49:13.241-04:002014-06-12T06:49:13.241-04:00Thanks Brittnei and they are indeed born in one ca...Thanks Brittnei and they are indeed born in one calendar year, but like I said most think my girls are twins, because still so close in age and similar in build. So, I have kindly added us to this term and we are honorary members :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-88039310033380698862014-06-12T06:47:57.181-04:002014-06-12T06:47:57.181-04:00Aww, thanks so much Shari and I know this too shal...Aww, thanks so much Shari and I know this too shall pass, but can't help, but try my best to take it all in while I can :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-35103550757257050532014-06-12T06:47:19.219-04:002014-06-12T06:47:19.219-04:00Thanks Jennifer and thankfully my girls do indeed ...Thanks Jennifer and thankfully my girls do indeed love each other to pieces (most of the time). :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-84007929594974633082014-06-12T06:46:48.741-04:002014-06-12T06:46:48.741-04:00Thanks Tamara and you totally got it right. The b...Thanks Tamara and you totally got it right. The brown bread is pumpernickel bread and the cinnamon butter is actually Land O'Lakes Butter with cinnamon whipped into it. I am no gourmet, so trust me store bought here :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-1338386234181211202014-06-12T06:45:32.059-04:002014-06-12T06:45:32.059-04:00Thanks Michelle and I couldn't resist with the...Thanks Michelle and I couldn't resist with the Russel Brand quote :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-73021994718135458642014-06-11T23:46:18.927-04:002014-06-11T23:46:18.927-04:00I think Irish twins are actually born in the same ...I think Irish twins are actually born in the same year. If you think about it, it makes sense because twins are born on the same day in the same year. I had a boss who had a sister and they were 11 months apart!!! Yes! I know. :) Your girls are still close in age and I think the term suits the situation anyway. I love that Lily! She makes me smile. I have a brother who is 12 months and 13 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-48205450179364916012014-06-11T23:13:37.790-04:002014-06-11T23:13:37.790-04:00Great post! While my kids are grown and gone, I re...Great post! While my kids are grown and gone, I remember those screaming, laughing, crying days...and miss those moments like crazy! Say hello to Janine and pass it on her post was awesome!<br />Blessings,<br />Sharishari @ keto foodificationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16554528974271106302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-36585725894529427602014-06-11T23:00:10.223-04:002014-06-11T23:00:10.223-04:00I've never heard of the term Irish Twins. Too ...I've never heard of the term Irish Twins. Too funny! Life may be crazy, but I bet those girls just love each other to pieces. So adorable!another jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697826890724579041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-70122793945073162252014-06-11T22:57:52.618-04:002014-06-11T22:57:52.618-04:00Brown bread with sugar butter (did I get that righ...Brown bread with sugar butter (did I get that right?) sounds amazing, actually.<br />I remember my mom doing it well and my friend's mom making dreadful cinnamon toast. Just dreadful.<br />I love stories about your girls!Tamara Camerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004696358354444561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-17043663768468234522014-06-11T22:27:41.073-04:002014-06-11T22:27:41.073-04:00I've never heard the Irish twins before. Funny...I've never heard the Irish twins before. Funny...great post...including a Russel Brand quote is the cherry on top. :)Michellehttp://www.rubbershoesinhell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-86746113283312281292014-06-11T20:02:04.222-04:002014-06-11T20:02:04.222-04:00Karen, I swear if I didn't laugh like I said I...Karen, I swear if I didn't laugh like I said I truly would cry. So, in the end better to laugh and smile, I think, but yes I do feel so bad when they can't get their point exactly across to us.Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-90334717494782408332014-06-11T20:01:15.182-04:002014-06-11T20:01:15.182-04:00Kim, I am not sure I knew you were a twin and seri...Kim, I am not sure I knew you were a twin and seriously not sure why I didn't know this, but I think your mom sounds amazing for having twins and then going back for more, too. God bless her :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-66519542614910896062014-06-11T20:00:15.237-04:002014-06-11T20:00:15.237-04:00Thank you, Kathy and I seriously love you to piece...Thank you, Kathy and I seriously love you to pieces, as you know, so coming from you it means the world to me :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-14719910683825181852014-06-11T19:41:54.229-04:002014-06-11T19:41:54.229-04:00I so hear you with the laughing during a freak out...I so hear you with the laughing during a freak out. If I don't laugh, I will cry or yell...it's a joy to know that we all have those moments, we are not alone. Poor Lily trying to explain, but she can't...I feel for Dino in those moments. karenhttp://dinoheromommy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-52886104203128408992014-06-11T18:42:46.293-04:002014-06-11T18:42:46.293-04:00Fun to read about your Irish Twins!!
Fun fact - I ...Fun to read about your Irish Twins!!<br />Fun fact - I have a twin brother and then my younger brother and sister are 13 months apart. Like you said, my mom said that having little ones 13 months apart was harder than twins!!!Kimhttp://day-with-kt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-89547078662636539422014-06-11T18:30:21.008-04:002014-06-11T18:30:21.008-04:00Yes, true Irish Twins are born in the same calenda...Yes, true Irish Twins are born in the same calendar year, and I know a few who have managed to do that, but I completely agree, you qualify and not to take anything away from twin moms, I do think babies spaced 18 months and younger apart is beyond difficult. Your girls are lovely!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09107661365906909620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-379502327646902432014-06-11T17:35:52.076-04:002014-06-11T17:35:52.076-04:00Jhanis, right now I would tend to agree with you o...Jhanis, right now I would tend to agree with you on this :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-82100583191756866512014-06-11T17:35:34.604-04:002014-06-11T17:35:34.604-04:00Stephen, I was a picky eater, but I was a skinny n...Stephen, I was a picky eater, but I was a skinny nothing, so my parents were on the flip side constantly with trying to get me to eat.Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-87316770438744337322014-06-11T14:53:39.813-04:002014-06-11T14:53:39.813-04:00They are just so cute Janine! They do look a lot l...They are just so cute Janine! They do look a lot like twins! And I can imagine them growing up as best friends! Jhanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537024109554783282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518068641407666837.post-37087941118861081602014-06-11T14:21:17.794-04:002014-06-11T14:21:17.794-04:00It's hard convincing your family you're a ...It's hard convincing your family you're a picky eater when you're a little chubby chatterbox growing up. My parents weren't concerned if I skipped a meal ever now and then because I didn't like what was being served, or how it was served.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.com