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The last time I went on vacation was over the holidays when we went to visit my family in Colorado.  It was perfect and I already told you all about it – illustrated with photos and everything – here. So instead, I’ll tell you about the time 20 years ago or so (crap, I’m old) […]

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by Kristi Campbell

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  • Emily - That sounds like an amazing adventure! And I love the way you told it with your wonderful humor!January 18, 2013 – 9:01 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Aw, thanks, Emily! It was really fun. Probably not something I’d try now…as an old mom…January 18, 2013 – 9:02 pmReplyCancel

  • Courtney - Ha! I am so glad you still had your kidneys when you woke up! What a funny storyJanuary 18, 2013 – 9:22 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - I’m glad I had my kidneys, too. And thanks. It’s funny in hindsight because nothing bad happened. But I was SO not in the mode of self preservation that day. Oy, to be young and stupid…January 18, 2013 – 9:53 pmReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - Great story and agree with Emily, I loved how you infused your humor here on this tale. Thanks again for linking up and look forward to seeing you again next week!! 🙂January 18, 2013 – 9:29 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Janine! And thanks again for hosting. I’m SCARED to write anything for next week. I’m not sure I have anything acceptable to put in the blogosphere. Luckily, I have a whole week to think about it. 🙂January 18, 2013 – 9:54 pmReplyCancel

  • Henriette - OMG! I just spat out my Amaretto on my screen. Gross, I know. Don’t tell my hubby! You are so funny!!! BTW, I’m expecting a drawing with Robert wearing a Pats jersey pretty soon… GO PATS! 😉

    …do you only do lunch dates with my hubby or do I get one too? I owe you one… 😉January 18, 2013 – 11:51 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Henriette my darls, I will always have time for lunch with you. Ok, well, not really, but I always WANT to have time for lunch with you. I thought Sal might bring you today, actually…
      And sorry about ruining the computer screen. Luckily, you have the kiddo to blame it on!
      And…rooting for Pats? Um, sorry…don’t know who that is. No cheering, here. And WTF anyway, why are you cheering for them? Isn’t there some hot Norwegian player doing hockey or something you’re supposed to root for? American Football? REALLY? Check out John Elway. He’s the bomb. Retired, now, but helping out with the Broncos. HE is who you root for, woman.January 19, 2013 – 12:40 amReplyCancel

  • Joy - Hahaha, I loved the drawing of you on the horse, all passed out, the most!! Great stuff! xoxoJanuary 19, 2013 – 4:28 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Joy!January 19, 2013 – 7:58 amReplyCancel

  • Kate Hall - I’m still laughing over the drawing of you on the horse and the smiles on your tour guide and your then-boyfriend. SO funny!!! Terrye (Misplaced Alaskan) had a similar drinking experience (but w/ rum), although no horses were involved.January 19, 2013 – 11:20 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Oooh, I’ll have to check out Terrye’s post! Thanks again for hosting – such fun!January 19, 2013 – 5:41 pmReplyCancel

  • Azara - I’m glad this story had a happy ending! My husband and I have decided we will probably never visit Mexico since they keep killing the Canadian tourists.January 19, 2013 – 8:58 pmReplyCancel

  • Seriously Kate - I like the picture! 🙂

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    KateJanuary 19, 2013 – 10:35 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Sure thing, plan to go back. Bummed I missed out and was so late to the party! Some really fun and cool vacation posts featured!January 19, 2013 – 11:34 pmReplyCancel

  • Kimberly - OMG, that is awesome..I had a few of those adventures when I was younger and wilder…glad your kidneys are intact!January 20, 2013 – 1:55 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Me too, Kimberly! Thanks for the comment!January 20, 2013 – 10:26 amReplyCancel

  • Out One Ear - Linda Atwell - Loved it! Hilarious. I love to travel. I think I use it to recover from taking care of my daughter. (I love Puerto Vallarta) but have to admit I’ve never done a horseback ride through the jungle, drinking homemade gut rot. I think I’ll just live vicariously through you on this one. Thanks for the smile.January 20, 2013 – 11:40 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Ya, I think I’ll live vicariously to the me of 20 years ago, too.
      And you’re so right – travel can really replenish the bucket of peace we all spill way too often. 🙂January 20, 2013 – 12:00 pmReplyCancel

  • Misty @ Meet the Cottons - OMG!January 20, 2013 – 3:50 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - I am now late to the comment party too, forgive my suckiness. I can’t get over that picture. You have a gift, friend. And I bet we would have been great travel companions back in the day! 😀January 20, 2013 – 10:18 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Dude! Let’s travel together now because I want your mommy and daddy TOO. Let’s plan it now. I’m thinking either Disney Cruise or Disney World FL December this year. You in? (and more importantly, are your parents in? surely they’ll adopt Tucker as their own yes?)
      In case I made you nervous, totally kidding. Well, not totally….let me know if you’re open to it 😉January 20, 2013 – 11:31 pmReplyCancel

I’ve recently been thinking about where I’m going with Finding Ninee.  I mean, I get that I’m writing for me and for Tucker and for the occasional parent who somehow accidentally stumbles her way here looking for commonality and community in an undiagnosed world. I started this blog specifically to connect with parents who are […]

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by Kristi Campbell

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  • Love&Giggles - I love reading ALL that you write. One thing by observing you through your writings is that you are a little over the top, meaning you put all of yourself into everything you do (and that’s not a bad thing) but maybe Tucker is just extremlly smart and he knows how to get away with things cause Mama will make sure it gets done. My daughter has my husband wrapped around her little finger. she can get away with him feeding her, she is FIVE AND CAN FEED HER DAMN SELF!!! It’s just how children learn. Tucker has started coming out of his shell so much in one year, just imagine how much he will in two or three!!! i don’t think he has a delay, i think he is unique because he has a mom who loves him so much and would do anything for him!!!January 17, 2013 – 4:35 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Hi, thanks so much for the comment. And yes, he does have a mom who loves him so much and would do anything for him. And sometimes that means being very clear regarding what I asked him to do, like ask for what he wants. He sometimes cries and it sucks. But it works (part of the ABA therapy training I’ve learned from his teacher).
      He does know how to get away with things but we do not let him get away when it’s important. If you heard his words and how strange they sound, I think it’d make more sense about his talking being delayed. It’s not just that he doesn’t say much (he doesn’t and I probably focus too much on that), it’s that some words are really hard for him to get out. When they’re new, he has to over-emphasize the pronunciation. Like “potty” is “PoTTy” said slowly and clearly. If he asked you for water, you probably wouldn’t recognize the word at first. Does that make sense? Thanks again for the awesome comment! I love that you love all that I write 🙂January 17, 2013 – 6:21 pmReplyCancel

  • Courtney - I am learning to just write when inspired whether it’s about kids, special needs, or mommy junk. Just be yourself and the rest will come.January 17, 2013 – 4:46 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Good advice, Courtney. Thanks huge.January 17, 2013 – 6:21 pmReplyCancel

  • Emily - That is one precious little boy — those photos of him are so yummy!! If you don’t mind me adding my two cents on something you said, I’m going to tell you to please consider switching him into a typical preschool classroom. The fact that he craves social contact and isn’t getting it in the classroom he is in means you should explore an alternative. The fact that he doesn’t have language should not matter at the preschool level AT ALL and don’t let anyone tell you differently. If he can follow directions and wants to interact with his peers, I’d look for a mainstream environment. My son was always mainstreamed because we wanted him to work on his social skills with typically developing peers. Maybe I’m wrong to advise you on this, but the bottom line is to go with your gut. Or, if you know something is not working, change it. Hope you don’t mind me chiming in about this…January 17, 2013 – 5:18 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Awww thanks, Emily! And I really appreciate the advice – we’re looking into a typical preschool and also options where he still receives the ABA therapy part of the day but is mainstreamed with more typical peers for the rest of the day. He’s pretty good at following directions but if he’s involved in something, he doesn’t hear us. We’re working on saying “I asked you to ____” without a lot of chitchat as his teacher thinks he may be tuning us out if we’re not super clear.
      Did you son receive support in the classroom, like by an aide or anything? And I NEVER mind anybody chiming in on anything here. I crave it.January 17, 2013 – 6:24 pmReplyCancel

      • Emily - Yes, my son had an aide/SEIT in the preschool classroom, who was the same person who did his ABA therapy at home. So yes, we balanced the two — ABA at home, and preschool with typical peers. If you can find a school where you can do both, that sounds great! Good luck and always feel free to ask me any questions.January 18, 2013 – 9:05 pmReplyCancel

        • admin - Wow, I’m going to look into that. The one thing that I’m hesitant to change is his teacher – at least for the full day. She’s amazing and was ABA trained by some Berkeley guy who was trained by the founder (mice dude, forget his name). Thanks HUGE for the info about your son. I appreciate you sharing your experience. It can feel overwhelming without such great advice. And I will SO be asking you questions when we get closer to his next IEP, transition, etc. Thanks again, Emily! YOU ROCK.January 18, 2013 – 9:52 pmReplyCancel

  • Jennifer - This is a really great post Kristi. One of my favorites. And I just noticed the dog wiping his butt on your rug in the drawing! Haha!!January 17, 2013 – 7:54 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Jennifer, so glad you noticed. I would’ve been really bummed if nobody caught that. Leave it to you 🙂January 17, 2013 – 7:55 pmReplyCancel

  • Jamie - What a wonderful post, Kristi! It is so much more than I could have wished for to inspire people with my post – let alone to write such a lovely post as you have here. Tucker is more than lucky to have such a caring, loving, and capable mom like yourself. Don’t be too hard on yourself for revealing or not revealing why you think you “should”. Do what feels right for you. It usually is.January 17, 2013 – 8:58 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Jamie,
      Actually, when I read YOUR post, I had high hopes for something as inspiring and moving and heartfelt. I have a hard time with letting my sad happen here. I should work on it because I know my writing is so much more real when I do…but…well, there it is.

      I’m so happy that you’re happy with the result of the inspiration you provided me. Thank you for it. A huge thank you.

      And, yes, I know you’re right that it’s usually right to do what feels right – but it’s also hard to not second, third, fourth and sometimes more guess myself.

      So glad I found your blog and that you’re here, on mine. <3 to you and Owen.January 17, 2013 – 11:58 pmReplyCancel

  • Marcia - I think you’re brave for sharing all this and I do read and enjoy all your posts. Sorry I don’t comment more. I love these photos, you are a good mom.
    I don’t want to make anybody offended but I disagree with Love Giggle comment – I’m sorry but I think Tucker is delayed. Please don’t let this start a debate I just want to honest.
    Last, I can’t believe I missed the dog is wiping his bum in your drawing. So funny.January 17, 2013 – 9:45 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks Marcia, and please DO comment more. Just kidding. Ok, I’m not. But thank you for THIS comment. And I don’t think you’re starting anything with Love and Giggles – she’s my sister and offering her support. And I see what both of you are saying. I actually agree that Tucker is delayed, as much as I wish that weren’t true. I also get why she said what she did as she hasn’t met my son (long story – not her fault, not mine, either) so maybe doesn’t know what I mean about how hard words come to him. She knows me and knows how I am….so everybody’s comments are full of love and happy and good advice, right? Right. Thanks again.January 18, 2013 – 12:02 amReplyCancel

  • Sara - I don’t think you “owe” any of us anything. What you offer is a gift and we are lucky to have it. As others, and even you have said before, do what feels right to YOU. If you feel like you’re hiding by not sharing more, and the hiding feels somehow wrong or shameful, then share more. Challenge yourself. But if sharing more feels wrong? Don’t. You have a wide support system that you can call/visit/write/text/IM who would gladly offer you a sounding board (not least of all, me!).

    Your Tucker is so special, delay or not. He’s a pretty spectacular kid. I love to read all about him. 🙂

    How great that hubby is a Broncos fan now (whether willingly or not). Knew you’d get through to him. 😉
    (and of COURSE I noticed Chief doing his rug dance, showing off for company. Bless his heart) <3January 18, 2013 – 10:14 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Sara! A gift! Wow. I’m blown away. Thank you. And I know that you’re right about writing what I feel is right to write. Say that 10 times fast. And yes, I do know that I should reach out more and call/visit/write/etc. I need to. And you are AWESOME for not only recognizing but shouting out to the world how spectacular Tucker is. He really is, huh. Aw.

      And I know, right? Hubs being a Broncos fan is perfect. Although, if Peyton retires, I fear that Robert’s Bronco love may retire with him. I’ll never tire of rubbing it in that John Elway rocks though. 🙂

      And ya, Chief. He’s a keeper, this dog of mine. Showing off…ha!January 18, 2013 – 10:45 amReplyCancel

      • Sara - Just to clarify, I’m not saying you should call/write/reach out to ME more (although you’re certainly welcome to), I’m saying that when things feel too personal or too private to blog about, you have options other than blogging. You have a wide support system of people who love you, any one of whom would gladly lend you an ear. ….and after talking it out, you may decide you DO want to blog about it, but only YOU can make that choice.January 19, 2013 – 9:10 amReplyCancel

        • admin - Sara, gotcha. Thanks for the clarification. And thanks for the awesome comments!January 19, 2013 – 5:42 pmReplyCancel

  • Joy - Oh dear sister of mine,
    I totally get it. You know that I started my blog spontaneously (I never considered myself a good writer and I still don’t) and then I sat there with this new blog and thought – OMG, what shall I write? Sometimes I think about that for days as my brain is empty and sometimes I am doing the dishes and suddenly the post plops into my head and I have to write it down immediately. So by now I feel quite comfortable with this mixture of Sunny-related stuff and things than make me laugh or cry that I want to share… Just write what you feel like writing and it will be fine!
    Let me hugh you tightly! And as soon as I find the time (we are almost on our way to our SLP) I will read that post you mentioned above!
    xoxoxo Joy
    PS: You know that you can e-mail me any time, right??January 18, 2013 – 10:19 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Joy of my joy oh Joy with joy! <3
      I have the same experience of sitting stupidly in front of the computer wasting hours on other people's blogs, searching for inspiration in my empty head...and then, usually when I'm getting ready for bed or in the car or some other inconvenient time, it's like "kaboom!" and I know what to say.
      And thank you so much for the offer to email! You're so wonderful.
      Hope SLP goes well today!
      Hey...did Sunny get his talker yet?January 18, 2013 – 10:47 amReplyCancel

      • Joy - We will get the talker next Wednesday… I am SO excited!!!January 19, 2013 – 4:01 amReplyCancel

        • admin - I can’t wait to hear about it!January 19, 2013 – 7:57 amReplyCancel

  • Cathy Harlow - Don’t over-think it, Kristi. Your blog is thoughtful, interesting and entertaining. Keep writing about what’s in your heart. That’s what people want to see. (Well, that and all your incredibly bad drawings…) =)January 18, 2013 – 10:42 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Ha, thanks, Cathy. Perfect advice. And I appreciate you recognizing the awesomeness that my “incredibly bad drawings” are. You rock.January 18, 2013 – 10:48 amReplyCancel

  • Mama Meerkat - I had written a similar post at the beginning of the month, because I felt like I was violating the niche rules of blogging by mixing it up with special needs, knitting, and cooking. I have worried that the readers who come for one will be alienated when they read about the others, but at the end of the day, this is what my life is like! It’s a mix. I hope that maybe I can open some eyes about living with disabilities even when people come by for knitting or baking, because more awareness can help even in small ways.

    My daughter is also my only, so I don’t have a typical experience to compare to either.January 18, 2013 – 1:35 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Hi Mama Meerkat, thanks for the comment. I’ll have to revisit your blog and find the post you’re referring to.
      I think you’re really providing great awareness if your readers come for knitting and cooking and read your posts about being a special needs parent. I think part of the reason I feel guilty is that this blog began as special needs and then evolved to just be my creative brain dump. And thanks for the reminder that our blogs are a reflection of our lives! Whether knitting and cooking (not my specialties although I really want to take a knitting class) or really bad art, they’re us! I appreciate that.
      Thanks again for visiting!January 18, 2013 – 3:06 pmReplyCancel

    • Joy - Oops.. I did not know there were any “niche rules of blogging” at all? :-/
      As you said, Mama Meerkat, this is my life (and your life and Kristi’s life) and just like you I feel there is more to talk about than just special needs. So this is what I do.January 19, 2013 – 4:03 amReplyCancel

      • admin - I don’t know that there are official “rules” but for example, I’m listed as a special needs blog on Top Mommy Blogs. I worry that if somebody visits from there, will they be sad there’s not more special needs info. But in the end, I don’t want to write about that all the time, so I won’t. 🙂January 19, 2013 – 7:58 amReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - I love that you wrote this post. Good for you for putting it all out there. I think a lot of bloggers feel this way- If I write only about motherhood, will I bore my other readers? If I write about blogging, will my mom readers be bored? If I swear too much, will I alienate my Christian readers? You kind of can’t win. So, you are following your heart, and remembering that this blog is *your* space, even though many of us are lucky enough to visit it. I think you handled your feelings brilliantly, not that you needed any validation from me. Your attitude is refreshing.January 18, 2013 – 4:57 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Stephanie, thanks so much. It’s reassuring to know that I’m not alone in wondering who my audience really is sometimes. And I always need validation from you ’cause you’re fabulous. 😉
      Thanks huge for the great comment!January 18, 2013 – 5:59 pmReplyCancel

      • Stephanie @Mommy, for real. - Oh and also I really appreciated and enjoyed hearing more about Tucker and where you guys are at right now. You are comforting and inspiring to many people and I hope you realize that!January 18, 2013 – 9:36 pmReplyCancel

        • admin - Dude! Could you be any more awesomely cool? Nope, no you could not.January 18, 2013 – 9:50 pmReplyCancel

  • Nikki - Thanks for the comment on my blog!

    Cousins can be just as good friends and advocates as siblings, I’m sure 🙂
    I enjoyed this post and look forward to reading more!

    Nikki
    http://www.madebynikki.blogspot.com – blog design to support children in need around the worldJanuary 18, 2013 – 8:32 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Hi Nikki,
      And thank YOU for commenting here! I enjoyed your blog and think it’s wonderful that you’re supporting kids around the world, that’s awesome. And I think cousins can, too…I just need to move to Colorado and we’re set! 🙂January 18, 2013 – 8:59 pmReplyCancel

  • Heather - I love your blog. And your illustrations. I LOLed at Chief wiping his bu**hole on the carpet.January 18, 2013 – 10:24 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - I’m sorry. I cannot reply because I’m pretty sure I just had a hallucination and thought that HEATHER C commented on this blog…
      OMG wow I’m so freaking excited I can’t even say. Please tell me we’re doing lunch before 2014.January 19, 2013 – 12:36 amReplyCancel

  • Out One Ear - Linda Atwell - Tucker is adorable. My daughter is adorable. She is now 32-but in her childhood she had developmental delays. It was hard because she was social, looked normal. I’ve never had a “good” or accurate diagnosis and for me, that is frustrating. Other mother’s don’t need that. I just always felt that if I knew a diagnosis we could help her more. She was never labeled as autistic, but she had some symptoms of this. As far as sharing, you’ll know your comfort level. Share what you want. Keep the drawings coming–they make me smile. BTW, your imagined dreams will change as time goes on. Some of your dreams may come true. Some may need to be discarded. I hope more come true than not.January 20, 2013 – 12:59 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks so much, Linda. I think – for me at least – the other benefit to a diagnosis is having community support. For example, the autism community is amazing and it’s like a club where everybody shares experiences, goals, hurdles and successes. Without the diagnosis, I don’t feel like I really fit in any of the communities. And I’ll definitely keep the drawings coming!
      Thanks again 🙂January 20, 2013 – 10:19 amReplyCancel

  • Misty @ Meet the Cottons - it doesn’t have to be all DD all the time. no family is 100% about their child’s diagnosis. if sharing parts of your story help you in the process, or maybe give others the opportunity to share their experiences, that’s great. i think we can learn a lot from the families that have “been there, done that”. but, if i’ve learned nothing else, the middle world is vast and none of our situations are exactly the same. share what you want, when you want. and if you share something that isn’t well received by your followers, you can always delete it later!January 20, 2013 – 3:56 pmReplyCancel

    • Misty @ Meet the Cottons - kristi, don’t wait for your next ARC, request to have one now. if tucker isn’t making the social progress in the setting he’s in, you should ask to have him put into a classroom with regular students….inclusion. i got really good advice last fall, you want your child to socialize to the regular kids and not the special needs kids. i’m kind of surprised at his placement w/out a med diagnosis of autism. one of my fears has always been that our school system would want to put patty in the autism unit, and i will never ever allow that for her. his current placement could be holding him back. patty was in a the regular preschool program and we saw huge gains in her language that first year. something to think about. keep me posted!January 21, 2013 – 6:48 amReplyCancel

      • admin - Thanks so much! His teachers are already putting him in the other classroom for playtime but I have a meeting with them this week. I’ll be sure to bring it up because you’re right – time wasted is not good! The thing that I love about the autism classroom he’s in is that the ABA therapy is totally working for him. The improvements in his language I’ve seen since September are HUGE. So I want him in there at least 1/2 the day. I really appreciate the advice! You’re the best!January 21, 2013 – 8:38 amReplyCancel

  • Jamie - I think you are evolving as a blogger, mama and person. Only you can decide how much you want to disclose to the world on the internet. Here are a few questions I have asked myself to help clarify what I blog about:

    What is the purpose of my blog? ( I know some deep thinking here) 🙂
    What do I gain from blogging? ( therapy, support, small business, income, etc)
    What does my readers gain from my writing? ( or do I really care) 🙂
    What makes it interesting to my readers?
    Does the tone of your posts reflect the purpose of your blog? (find your unique voice and style)
    Where do I see this blog heading in the future?

    Just this past week I re-designed my blog. I think it now reflects more of me, my family annd my purpose of blogging. Simple. Easy to find information. I did delete a few posts then I added the information to the resources page. I want to help parents find info, not have to search my blog for it. In doing all this I have tweaked and evolved a little bit more as a blogger. We are a pretty private family but I feel like I found a better balance at sharing our story ( in hopes of encouraging others) and not putting it all out there.

    I hope that helps! 🙂

    ~ JamieJanuary 20, 2013 – 4:03 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Jamie, it does help, a lot. Thanks so much. I guess all of us have great days where we gain community and comments and laughs when we hope for them and that becomes what blogging is about. I suppose the flip side is also true…we all become frustrated wondering whether it’s worth the time and effort it takes to keep it up. And I think your new design is GREAT! 🙂January 20, 2013 – 6:03 pmReplyCancel

      • Jamie - Just last week I said to hubby — should I keeping blogging? should I be doing something else with my time? does it really matter?

        Poor man. 🙂

        His reply was — Yes, I think it really helps you. ( of course in my mind that word “really” became bigger then life. )

        So I replied — So, what’s wrong with me??

        Ha! Yes, it happens to us all.

        ((hugs)) ~JamieJanuary 20, 2013 – 9:25 pmReplyCancel

        • admin - Ha! I’d have said the same thing…”what do you mean, it REALLY HELPS me?!? I need help!?!?” Ha!
          Hugs back Jamie!January 20, 2013 – 11:56 pmReplyCancel

  • Alana Terry - Hey, thanks for the comment and linking up! I went to your website to give you a top mommy vote but I’m on my iPad and I don’t think the button shows up here. I won’t mind if you pass me one of these days. 🙂 I sometimes wonder about my blog and how much about Silas to include too. I wonder if his two brothers get jealous sometimes as well, or will when they’re older and realize I don’t blog about them. Anyway, just stopped by to say hi! I’m gonna subscribe so I don’t miss anything! You have a very cute son!January 20, 2013 – 7:47 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - The buttons on the iPad are way below everything and only accessible from home page – guess I need to rethink how I ask for votes (also picket fence = zero referrals so I think I’m taking it off- dumb early day blogger novice issues).
      Thanks so much for the comment about wondering, too…it’s so hard to know. I’ve had people contact me privately who are horrified I’m sharing what I share. I guess my saving grace is so many other mom blogs??? <3January 20, 2013 – 11:29 pmReplyCancel

      • Alana Terry - Yeah, I’ve had that same issue with a friend trying to subscribe on her ipad and it didn’t work either. Kind of a pain. Yes, if you don’t mind signing me up, I tried getting to the site again and still wasn’t having much luck. Thanks! Let me know if you need my email of if you already have it somewhere. Happy blogging!January 21, 2013 – 12:32 amReplyCancel

        • admin - If I sign you up, I need to choose a username and password for you. I have your email from comments. Do you want to email me what you want as a password and username or do you want to wait and sign up from a computer? My email is on the contact page. Let me know! And thanks!January 21, 2013 – 8:35 amReplyCancel

Enough said. In case you’re wondering, Tucker still hasn’t been able to poop in the potty.  He’s been a total champ at rocking the peepee potty actions, and has made progress with at least attempting to knock off the big job there…but, well, nope.

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by Kristi Campbell

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  • Rachel - Beautiful…and I know what you mean!January 16, 2013 – 11:01 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - F*cking men.January 16, 2013 – 11:21 pmReplyCancel

  • Jennifer - Haha! I love this! A little man already!January 17, 2013 – 8:01 amReplyCancel

    • admin - So true. If he starts staying in there for 45 minutes at a time, he’ll really be like daddy. Oops, what, you didn’t want to know that? 😉January 17, 2013 – 9:37 amReplyCancel

  • Kerri - Love it! I caught Allie taking her IPOD into the bathroom so she wouldn’t interrupt her show :0January 17, 2013 – 9:24 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Kerri, that’s awesome! Too funny. 🙂January 17, 2013 – 9:36 amReplyCancel

  • Misty @ Meet the Cottons - lol. i do not miss those potty training days! and i can’t even really remember how we did it. i hope that’s not a sign of early alzheimer’s!January 20, 2013 – 3:58 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Nah, just means that you’ve moved on and are no longer cleaning up pee and poop (lucky girl).January 20, 2013 – 6:01 pmReplyCancel

Dear fashion people who work on the Dexter set, I love Dexter.  I love Hannah McKay.  I do not, however, love that Hannah McKay appears to have zero fashion sense when it comes to pairing her bras with her tops.  Here’s a hint:  white bras go under white tops.  You can see the black bras […]

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by Kristi Campbell

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  • Misty @ Meet the Cottons - i don’t watch dexter, so i’ll have to look this chic up on imbd. i couldn’t think of anything embarrasing to comment on that other post of yours about embarrassing moments. but, this one brought back an embarrassing memory! i once wore a black bra under a white shirt….to Lowe’s. luckily the shirt had a design on the front so it wasn’t just a white shirt. but, i had a paint sample mixed and i thought the paint counter guy was kind of too friendly. i imagine he was trying not to die laughing in my face at my wardrobe malfuction! i didn’t notice anything until i got home.January 15, 2013 – 4:47 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - You brought up a good point…perhaps I should include some photos of the character Hannah for those who don’t watch Dexter.
      And that’s funny about you at the paint store. You probably made that guy’s week!
      Thanks for the comment!January 15, 2013 – 7:11 pmReplyCancel

  • Misty @ Meet the Cottons - oh! and i finally got an email notification from your blog! hooray!January 15, 2013 – 4:47 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - YAY! What a relief! Who knows how many posts you’ve missed. You should probably read them all, just to be safe! 😉January 15, 2013 – 7:10 pmReplyCancel

  • Sara - My champion! My hero! Sing it to the hilltops, Sister! …and may the world (and Dexter’s fashion people) hear you. The beauty of the racer-back is how great it makes your shoulders look (just look at the first drawing above!). It cuts a beautiful line from armpit toward the neck. When people wear bra straps that go straight up it ruins the line. I can only imagine there’s an army of motherless women out there who didn’t have someone to teach them. What a relief that you have stepped in to be Mother to All. Teach us, Oh Wise One. We will listen.January 15, 2013 – 5:34 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Sara, YAY! Singing! To the hilltops! And pretty sure I just scared off the neighbor’s cat. And you’re so right about the racer-back tank’s main purpose of making our shoulders look fabulous is totally ruined by the up-n-down bra strap action. Generations to come will thank us for this amazingly helpful advice.January 15, 2013 – 7:25 pmReplyCancel

  • Love&Giggles - But white bras show through more then black bras. nude bra is what she should be wearing!January 16, 2013 – 7:53 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - UGH so true. Something I probably forget all the time, my own bra dumbass self…thanks for the correction!!!January 16, 2013 – 10:13 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - There you go with those pictures. They crack me up every time! I don’t even watch Dexter. Hell, we don’t even have a tv, but I was right with you, nodding my head. It’s the pictures!January 16, 2013 – 11:04 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - You don’t have a TV? I’m soooo impressed! I don’t watch much, but Dexter is one show I’m addicted to. I find that I only watch cable stuff…but still, impressed!!!January 16, 2013 – 11:19 pmReplyCancel

  • Tiffany - I have noticed all she wears is black bras under white tops. It has been driving me insane. But I think it’s for a reason. Every woman (should) knows to never pair a black bra under a white top. This leads me believe either a man is dressing her, or it is on purpose. Being this is the only match Hannah makes, I think it’s a symbol. Maybe it means she is trying to appear safe and innocent, but she’s really dark and is going to betray Dex. Or maybe her fashion people are just naive.January 8, 2014 – 11:07 pmReplyCancel

  • Trina - I know this is an old post and all, but I just wanted to say. A white bra would show just as bad as a black bra. The correct bra to wear under a sheer or white shirt, would be nude. Same goes for white pants. Nude underwear is the way to go.March 31, 2014 – 12:07 amReplyCancel

  • Brian Scott - It was a thing on Dexter. It started way before Hannah. I noticed it a long time ago and it drove me nuts. Whoever dresses the girls would put them in Black bra so that the black bra shows through the top. It’s over and over and over again, watch from the beginningAugust 9, 2021 – 8:52 amReplyCancel

Each day, Tucker’s teacher sends home a written report about how he did in school.  It includes notes about new words, achievements, how much he ate and overall observations from the day.  On Friday, she wrote that Tucker was really excited to spend time with some of the older, more typical* kids but that when […]

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  • Joy - I can totally relate. These are all things that I worry about, too. And do not get me started on the thoughts of what will happen when I am gone 🙁 Honestly speaking, I try to avoid this last thought. I do hope that my nephew and my niece will feel responsible for him. And I might even put this wish in my last will.
    Hugs and love,
    JoyJanuary 15, 2013 – 3:16 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Ah Joy my online sister…all these worries we have, huh? We need to keep reminding ourselves that our kids are young and may improve SO MUCH over the next few years…fingers crossed…
      XOJanuary 15, 2013 – 9:58 amReplyCancel

      • Joy - Right, I still have high hopes for my son and I will always have!January 15, 2013 – 10:42 amReplyCancel

        • admin - Me too. Forever and always, no matter what.January 15, 2013 – 11:39 amReplyCancel

  • Jennifer - I think everybody worries about their kids having friends and being accepted, even when the kid is typical. Try not to worry, mama! And I love this drawing!January 15, 2013 – 8:13 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks Jennifer. You’re probably right that all moms worry about this stuff…even when their kids are typical. Thanks for the reminder.January 15, 2013 – 9:58 amReplyCancel

  • Dawn Beronilla - Oh man, this subject is tough. But I also think it’s important to really think about what we “need” from our kids.
    When starting the responsive teaching program with our early intervention counselor she asked us what we wanted to see from the program, what we wanted to see change in Xander.
    I thought about it for a few seconds before bursting into tears and blurting out “I just want him to be happy!” and that has stuck with me. I just want him to be happy. I think that’s probably what every parent’s wishes boil down to.

    As for the worrying? Oh hell yes I worry. Xander will be starting preschool in September, and I worry about all of that sort of stuff. I refuse to let myself think too much about the future though, or else I think I may become an unreachable alcoholic. LOL!
    Of course with that said, I think worrying is total normal. And if someone tells you otherwise, then they are obviously not parents.

    You’re doing an awesome job.January 15, 2013 – 10:53 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks so much, Dawn. I agree that the biggest, best, most awesome thing for all of our kids is for them to be happy. My wish for Tucker’s happiness is at the root of me hoping he’ll never feel inferior to or not liked by his peers.
      By the way, Tucker started preschool in September, and I’ve seen so much growth in him since then. It’s amazing how much difference there is between his previous speech therapy and this longer, more intensive ABA program. I hope so much for you and Xandar that you notice tons of improvements, too.

      Oh and too funny on if you think too much about the future, you could become an unreachable alcoholic! I suppose not worrying too much about anything is really the ultimate goal, huh?

      And AWWW to the “you’re doing an awesome job.” That made my day. Thanks 🙂January 15, 2013 – 11:44 amReplyCancel

  • Emily - This post was very meaningful to me because coincidentally I’ve been having discussions about this topic over the past few days. Your worry is absolutely warranted and I agree with Dawn above, and have said the very thing she has said, “I just want my son to be happy.” I am much further along age-wise with my son — he is a freshman in high school and doing great academically (with no support). Yes, he still struggles socially, and we talk to him about it all the time. We don’t want to pressure him into thinking he HAS to have friends — we want him to know we love him no matter what. But, I agree with you — I think people need friends to be happy. They just do. My son has lots of kids who like him, and he does have one good friend from sleepaway camp who is protective of him and looks out for him. (I LOVE that friend of his!). But, he lives 45 minutes away so they don’t see each other that much. It’s more difficult to make friends in the school environment for my son because in high school there’s not a lot of time for socializing. But, he’s on a sports team and the boys (it’s an all-boys school) are nice to him, but still he doesn’t have one good friend at school…Nevertheless,I believe he’ll get there and make one true friend in high school. I believe your son will get there too…just be patient. My brother (who was typical) did not make his first good friend until high school. For ALL boys, sometimes making friendships takes time and may not happen until adulthood. In the meantime, all we can do is keep loving them and supporting them. Thanks for sharing this.January 15, 2013 – 1:21 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Emily,
      First, congratulations on your son doing so well academically without support. That’s awesome news! I’m glad I’m not alone in thinking that friends are really important. It’s promising to hear that your son does have one really good friend that he met at camp and that he’s liked in school. I think that goes a long way. As does being on a sports team.
      And I do believe you that Tucker will get there. I do. When? I have no idea. I hope it’s before he feels unlikable, though. That’s what I worry about the most, I think…
      I feel guilty sometimes that Tucker doesn’t have a brother. I wonder if growing up with a best friend (worst enemy sibling) would help with social skills. At the very least, I’d rest more easily knowing he’s not all alone in the world. Hey! Maybe it’s time to start thinking about adopting a 2 or 3 year old! (hubby is so completely going to nix this if he reads it!).

      Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it. A lot.January 15, 2013 – 1:34 pmReplyCancel

      • Emily - I wouldn’t worry about him feeling unlikable…every kid goes through issues with their peers, whether they have tons of friends or not. I see it with my middle son all the time. I believe those experiences make them stronger and they need to go through them, even though as a parent it’s so hard to watch. As for adopting another, yeah I could see how that would cross my mind, but I have plenty of friends with only children and they make sure to have peers around as much as possible. It’s a little more work for the parent. Even though I had a brother growing up, I’ve got friends that are like sisters to me and I know boys can find “brothers” in friends too. I bet Tucker will too. 🙂January 15, 2013 – 3:24 pmReplyCancel

        • admin - Thanks again, Emily. I really appreciate you reassuring me!January 15, 2013 – 3:27 pmReplyCancel

  • Norie-Lynn - I don’t think your fears are irrational, but I do think they are the normal fears all mothers have. I, for one, am terrified of my kids being rejected by their peers. More than terrified…I get pretty close to maniacal levels of anger when my kids get snubbed/rejected. I’m pretty sure I need help dealing with it more than my kids do.January 15, 2013 – 7:12 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Norie-Lynn, thank you so much for the comment! You make a really good point that you might need more help dealing with it than your kids do. I imagine that some of the slights I see happen to Tucker are completely unnoticed by him. And I suppose being rejected is a part of trying to figure out where they fit in. Still, it’s worrisome and downright scary, especially knowing how many kids are bullied and self harm and are overall depressed. Oh, will our worries as mothers ever end? NOPE! Good thing these little people are worth it.January 15, 2013 – 7:21 pmReplyCancel

  • Courtney - Oh, Honey, this is tough. Oftentimes, I have to remember that what I want for my kid, is not necessarily what he wants. Yes, he wants friends, but he doesn’t want playdates everyday etc. You are a wonderful mom, in tune to his needs. He is going to grow and develop beyond your wildest hope. Seriously, my son is older and if you saw him at 3, you would be SHOCKED he’s the SAME kid. Early intervention is wonderful and he will grow. Especially with parents who love and support him as much as you do.January 15, 2013 – 9:45 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Courtney, darn-it, you totally made me cry. Thanks. I needed it. I have a tendency on this blog to NOT share my hugest worries for Tucker as the fact is, the stupid funny or dog-related posts get more attention. Which, that’s not even true. The real fact is that I don’t share how totally far behind he really is because I am somehow not ready for it to all be real. I don’t share how scared I am for his future. And so I thank you HUGE for your sweet, insightful comment. And I thank you for your encouragement. It means the world to me. <3

      Been thinking of you A LOT recently. A lot. Just commented on both of your blogs...my heart is broken for what you're going through. Cancer needs to be cured, already...

      You and your darling husband are in my thoughts, my hopes, and my prayers. Please know that although you've lost your words, that you should try. People want to help. Even if it's just as simple as having somebody watch your kids so that you can spend some time alone with your husband, that they'll be happy to do so. I wish I were closer, so that I could offer real-life services as well.

      Thinking of you huger than I know how to say (seems I've lost my words, too...)
      Hugs. Love. January 15, 2013 – 10:53 pmReplyCancel

      • Joy - Sometimes I feel like if it talk about it or write it down, then it becomes real. Do you know what I mean or does that sound weird? It is so hard sometimes. 🙁January 16, 2013 – 3:43 amReplyCancel

        • admin - Joy, I totally know what you mean. I feel exactly the same way…sigh…
          Hugs to you and Sunny!January 16, 2013 – 10:01 amReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - Really beautiful post. I think one of the hardest things about parenting is watching your kids experience heartbreak and rejection- on whatever level they experience it. Being a mom means you hurt for your child when they are left out or hurting. It brings tears to my eyes. I know you have another layer on top of that parental worry and heartache, wondering if Tucker is going to find people that he “fits” with. You are not alone, and I am glad you have such an amazing blog where you can raise this topic and get feedback and support from other readers- parents of typical and atypical kids- and bloggers who think you are fantastic.January 16, 2013 – 5:30 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Awww, Stephanie, thank you so much for your awesome self, your amazing blog and this perfect comment. I really appreciate it. I think it’ll be easier in some ways in a few years when Tucker can better communicate to me what he’s feeling. Right now, meltdowns and tears are the only way I know that it hurt his feelings to be rejected by the other kids.
      Thank you again! <3January 16, 2013 – 7:05 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - I used to teach kids with special needs, before becoming a mom to Claire. In my experience, all the kids who I worked with eventually became more comfortable in their own skin. The early elementary years were the hardest for ALL of them. By the time they reached middle school, they had all found a place for themselves that worked for them. Of course, I know that’s not the case for everyone, but it really was my experience. I just ran into one of my former students who is now in 8th grade. He has Asperger’s. He was self-possessed, carried on a conversation with me and told me he loved school and his friends. It’s was really lovely to see.January 16, 2013 – 11:10 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Rachel, WOW, I had no idea that you used to work with special needs kids. I’m encouraged by your comment and thank you HUGE for sharing the story of your former student with me! You rock!January 16, 2013 – 11:20 pmReplyCancel

One of the most embarrassing things I ever did was…” Sadly, I really had to think about this because the amount of times I’ve managed to embarrass myself is, well, many. I wondered about sharing the time in seventh grade when I held in a fart for so long that I’d forgotten about it and […]

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by Kristi Campbell

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  • Janine Huldie - Kristi, first off, thank you so very much for linking up and sharing one the most embarrassing thing that happened to you. I can tell you I somehow by the grace of god have never done that with pantyhose and my dress, but that is not to say that I wouldn’t be capable, because lord knows I am a klutz from way back. That said, I absolutely loved the drawing you did, seriously that was just awesome 🙂 🙂 Thanks again and hope to see you linked up again next week!!!January 11, 2013 – 7:14 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Janine! I plan to! I tried to give you a shout-out of thanks for hosting on Twitter, but can’t find you…but THANK YOU for hosting! 🙂 I loved this one!January 11, 2013 – 7:17 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel Harper - This quite possibly is the greatest post ever. This made my day.January 11, 2013 – 7:34 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Awww, thanks, Rachel! Your comment made MY day! 😀January 11, 2013 – 7:44 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @Mommy, for real. - This is definitely one of my favorites today! I love your opening stories almost as much as the big story. And that picture was f-ing perfect! Also, I didn’t know you had a Husband One. Just one more thing we have in common! 😉January 11, 2013 – 9:06 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Really? You had Hub1, too? I like to think of it as a space program thing…Hub 1, Final Hub, you know…
      Thanks for the awesome comment. 🙂 And thanks for hosting 🙂January 12, 2013 – 12:11 amReplyCancel

      • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - Snort….Space Program. That’s what I’ll tell people from now on…January 14, 2013 – 4:20 pmReplyCancel

        • admin - I told you – we are totally important. We have classified secrets. And it’s fine.January 15, 2013 – 12:25 amReplyCancel

  • Jennifer - That is too funny! I think that is every woman’s fear when wearing a dress or skirt. This is why a woman should always look at her butt in the mirror. When I was little, I did that once at my grandparents’ church.and walked all the way through church to my seat. Everyone was looking at me funny. At least I had underwear on…ol.January 11, 2013 – 9:12 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Love that you did the same thing in church! At least you were little, though…
      Thanks for the awesome comment! <3January 12, 2013 – 12:11 amReplyCancel

  • Julie DeNeen - OMG! I’m loving all these embarrassing posts. You had me in fits. Hysterical!January 11, 2013 – 9:13 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Julie, thank you thank you so much for the awesome comment!January 12, 2013 – 12:06 amReplyCancel

  • Kate Hall - Oh my gosh! I thought the first paragraph with the farting was bad, but all of them are hysterical! You need to pin that picture on Pinterest. That should get some action. Thanks so much for going the extra mile and writing this second post today. I couldn’t have done it. Awesome stuff!January 11, 2013 – 9:40 pmReplyCancel

    • Kate Hall - I posted this on my FB page. Awesome!January 11, 2013 – 9:44 pmReplyCancel

      • admin - You did? I LOVE YOUJanuary 11, 2013 – 11:21 pmReplyCancel

  • Sara - Ha! Love it! The picture is so perfect. (You were so young! 😉 ) My mom did that once in a crowded restaurant where the bathroom was upstairs so she had to walk through a crowded dining room upstairs, down the all-eyes-on-you stairs and across the crowded downstairs before a caring friend could tell her what went wrong. Stupid panty hose. Always be the caring friend who lets a woman know, that’s what I say. Great post!January 12, 2013 – 9:12 amReplyCancel

    • admin - I do look quite young there, don’t I? I wasn’t actually young. I’m just drawn that way. This happened about 6 years ago, a month or so before I met Robert.January 12, 2013 – 9:29 amReplyCancel

  • Terrye - OMG. Yeah, that would be embarrassing and what a jerk for not telling you. Good thing you dumped his sorry butt! 🙂January 12, 2013 – 12:02 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - I know, right?!?January 12, 2013 – 12:27 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - I always LOVE the pictures that you put with your posts. They just make your writing sing. And I love that you were brave enough to include more than one embarrassing moment. You are my hero!January 12, 2013 – 12:53 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Rachel, I have many embarrassing moments. Story of my life. Thanks HUGE for the superawesomeamazing comment. <3January 12, 2013 – 1:17 pmReplyCancel

  • Joy - This is the BEST POST EVER!! Hahaha! I simply love it!!

    Sadly, I wanted to join the blog hop too, but my week was crazily busy! :-/ Maybe next week.January 13, 2013 – 4:16 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Joy! I hope this week is less crazy for you!January 14, 2013 – 10:14 amReplyCancel

  • Michelle Pond - There is nothing wrong with you, Kristi. You are very funny! TALUJanuary 22, 2013 – 1:55 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks Michelle! 🙂 That’s so sweet!January 22, 2013 – 2:54 pmReplyCancel

  • Jenn @ Something Clever 2.0 - Oh, noooooooooo! Yeah, that definitely wins Most Embarrassing Moment Ever. I’m so grateful for TALU!January 22, 2013 – 1:56 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Jenn! Loved your TALU post, too. Just mushed love all over it, in fact. So true and so funny!January 22, 2013 – 2:55 pmReplyCancel

  • Jeannine Bergers Everett - I backed into my father-in-law’s car. I sent an email to my two closest friends. One emailed back to tell me how it happens to everyone and I shouldn’t be embarrassed and it would all be okay. The other called, but couldn’t say much because she was laughing too hard. I only knew it was her because I have caller I.D.January 22, 2013 – 3:22 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Oh no! That’s really funny that you could only recognize your friend by caller ID. I’d probably have been laughing like crazy too!January 22, 2013 – 6:22 pmReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - HILARIOUS. I don’t know what was funny of all of them. If you had been able to illustrate the fart in the chair, I might have laughed so hard to let one go myself.January 22, 2013 – 6:10 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Good point, I totally should have drawn my seventh grade self bending over! Thanks for visiting!January 22, 2013 – 6:21 pmReplyCancel

  • Anne Kimball - Love it love it love it.
    Nuff said.
    Nope.
    Needs one more.
    Love it!

    There now.
    Thanks for linking this awesomeness up with TALU!January 22, 2013 – 10:04 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - OMG Love YOU love you love YOU! thank you! 🙂January 22, 2013 – 11:32 pmReplyCancel

  • Debbie McCormick - nooooooooooo, LOL Oh my word. Love the illustration. Thanks for the giggles ans for linking up to TALU this week.January 23, 2013 – 12:37 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks for hosting TALU! And thanks for the comment. 🙂January 23, 2013 – 9:47 amReplyCancel

  • MJM - I freaking love this blog…one of my all-time favs. You are my freaking blog idol…I hope to one day be just as good…and funny…as you.April 23, 2013 – 11:50 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - I freaking love you for loving this blog and I had no clue that sharing it on FB would bring new comments. I was just trying to get in TT’s paper and stuff. Doh.April 24, 2013 – 12:28 amReplyCancel

  • Melissa@Home on Deranged - I give you mad props for fessing up to these things. When something embarrassing happens to me, I try to 1) block it from my memory, 2) scare all witnesses into never revealing what happened, and 3) pretend like it never did happen. Except the birth of my first child. I don’t think I can erase the embarrassment of apologizing to the doctor and nurses for being so much trouble. sigh…April 24, 2013 – 12:24 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Melissa! Would it help to know I peed on my doctor???? And I’m old. You’ll get there. Eventually, you’ll realize that life is just embarrassing. Not that I don’t still hid my secret blunders. It’s more that I know now that it’s too hard to even try.April 24, 2013 – 12:29 amReplyCancel

  • MJM - This really is a masterpiece…one of, if not the , best blogs I have ever read. I freaking love your sense of humor.April 24, 2013 – 12:31 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - MJM
      You. Are. Awesome. For real. And sense of humor vs. stupid shit that really happened to me that I’m willing to talk about? Fine line my friend. Fine line.April 24, 2013 – 12:34 amReplyCancel

  • The Sadder But Wiser Girl - Hee hee. They saw your butt. Now if you had been at Wal-mart. Now if only I had left this comment on the right post the first time. Stephanie and Janine are probably going “Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? Who saw whose butt????”April 24, 2013 – 8:22 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi - OOH now I wish I’d been at Wallmart! And hahah that Stephanie and Janine are wondering what the hell is going on with butts! 😀April 24, 2013 – 10:23 amReplyCancel

  • Alicia D - I am laughing so hard right now – I’m totally bookmarking this and whenever I feel low, I am reading it! sorry, its at your expense and all… hey at least you have a great sense of humor about all of lifes embarrassing moments.

    still cracking up.

    I did the skirt jacked up in the back thing once too… though not tucked into pantyhose and I WAS thankfully wearing panties. It got caught on my pocket book so I walked down the public street for a few blocks with my butt hanging out. I was wonderin’ why those construction guys were staring….April 24, 2013 – 11:21 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi - Alicia,
      Laugh at my expense anytime you need to. That’s funny about walking down the street with your skirt stuck in your pocket book. I’m sure you made those construction guys’ days!April 25, 2013 – 8:05 amReplyCancel

  • Dana - So glad you linked this one up on the Mom Lit party, since I hadn’t found you yet when this was originally posted. Oh, Kristi – I love that you have so many embarrassing stories and are not afraid to tell them!June 2, 2013 – 1:13 pmReplyCancel

  • Jen - Lady, this one takes the cake. Really really really. It couldn’t have happened to a funnier girl. At least you had something right on the money to write about!June 2, 2013 – 2:04 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Dana,
    While I’m not sure that I love that I have so many embarrassing stories, but heck, why not share them!June 2, 2013 – 4:16 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Jen,
    Sigh. The life I live so that others can laugh at me, huh?June 2, 2013 – 4:17 pmReplyCancel

  • Katia - I am laughing out loud! This is hysterical. It happened to me. As in the dress thing. As in at work. As in until a male colleague pointed it out to me. Yup. You and I are so much a like. I’m that person who gets into embarrassing shit like that all the time and I’m never ever quick witted enough to think of something appropriate to say to cover up my shame (no pun intended). I loved the bit about your dad. I would have totally done the same thing!June 3, 2013 – 7:43 amReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Katia! That this same thing happened to you at WORK makes me love you even more than I do. Freaking awesome that I am not alone. Oh and I didn’t say anything by the way. I just pulled my dress out of those annoying hose and carried on. With a lot more champagne. Or vodka.June 3, 2013 – 9:52 pmReplyCancel

  • Don - You have a really nice ass! Well, back then at least.November 14, 2013 – 5:52 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Don,
    Sorry you missed out on the skank days.November 16, 2013 – 1:01 amReplyCancel

  • Jennifer Hall - So I was here reading your thankful post which pointed me to Tao of Poop which pointed me back here! DIDN’T YOU FEEL A DRAFT?? Oh my goodness!November 17, 2013 – 8:16 pmReplyCancel

  • Kristi Campbell - Jennifer,
    HAHA I did feel a draft! Thought it was my empty brain!!November 23, 2013 – 3:19 pmReplyCancel

  • Sarah @Thank You Honey - OMG! I always worry about that! OMG!October 2, 2014 – 7:51 amReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - Well Sarah, let this be a reminder to check your butt when wearing hose! 😉October 4, 2014 – 1:08 pmReplyCancel

  • Chris Carter - Okay- I am in my SILENT house laughing so hard it is echoing through the entire house!! I can’t stop!!! Ohmygosh I can’t STOP!!!!!!!!!

    Still!!!

    Freaking HILARIOUS!!!!

    Still laughing.

    Can’t stop.

    Still.October 2, 2014 – 11:42 amReplyCancel

  • Meredith - Hilarious, and seriously? An hour?? That’s crazy, and all those people at that wedding are rude for not telling you! I totally would have.October 2, 2014 – 4:20 pmReplyCancel

    • Kristi Campbell - I know! An hour! So mean of all those jerks. Thanks for saying you’d tell me!October 4, 2014 – 1:10 pmReplyCancel

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