tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post3948505758062212938..comments2024-01-18T03:34:41.899-07:00Comments on Cheaper Than Therapy: Binkys and Baby VoicesAttila the Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158308703617226652noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-7084139307854303132008-06-25T23:48:00.000-06:002008-06-25T23:48:00.000-06:00ewwww....baby voices and cutsie names for adults.....ewwww....baby voices and cutsie names for adults....they make us cringe too.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11339130503678210769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-23856609760088427122008-06-20T20:21:00.000-06:002008-06-20T20:21:00.000-06:00Everytime you tell a story about Little GUy I laug...Everytime you tell a story about Little GUy I laugh for a moment then say a little thank you that He sent LG to you - he's lucky to have a mom like you.<BR/><BR/>Hope he has a MOST awesome time at camp and if he asks, yes I DID take a shower.Queen Goobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579192188338877091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-52284880760801765692008-06-20T06:08:00.000-06:002008-06-20T06:08:00.000-06:00I loved this one :"Did you take a shower today?" I...I loved this one :"Did you take a shower today?" I would enjoy to meet LG! ((LG))<BR/><BR/>I wish him, and you two, a fabulous week. Best wishes for MIL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-77983178980043015692008-06-19T14:49:00.000-06:002008-06-19T14:49:00.000-06:00Baby talk drives me crazy. Parents who won't let t...Baby talk drives me crazy. Parents who won't let their children grow up make me crazier. <BR/><BR/>I hope he's having a great week.Jennifer Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239563357592230711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-19747574452048698192008-06-19T08:06:00.000-06:002008-06-19T08:06:00.000-06:00How horrid. I don't even talk baby talk to toddle...How horrid. I don't even talk baby talk to toddlers except in jest. <BR/><BR/>I love how you're helping Little Guy converse. "Are you wearing socks?" That's great! I think I'd enjoy meeting him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-63496962414912177092008-06-19T07:13:00.000-06:002008-06-19T07:13:00.000-06:00I can't stand baby talk, even when used on babies!...I can't <I>stand</I> baby talk, even when used on babies!<BR/><BR/>How on earth are toddlers supposed to learn to talk properly if all they hear is that rubbish all the time?<BR/><BR/>I don't even use it with my dog (well okay, I say "good girl Summer!" in an excited high-pitched voice, but no silly words or phrases).<BR/><BR/>I also think that everyone, disabilities or not, should be given the respect of being treated like an adult as much as possible. And this means <I>asking what their preferences are</I> and letting them make their own decisions (and mistakes). Support them, bail them out of trouble, but for God's sake allow them their individuality and autonomy.Robbiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528997485488258141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-82949643733690604752008-06-19T05:26:00.000-06:002008-06-19T05:26:00.000-06:00A baby voice for a 18-21. o_O Are you sure the ca...A baby voice for a 18-21. o_O Are you sure the camp isn't for mothers with disabilities (only applicable for her and not all the other great mothers. Also apologies for using the term disabilities as it's to good for her)<BR/><BR/>Also I'm just curious but what are we talking about with mild to medium disabilities. I've read a lot of post, (o.k. only half an hours worth) but I can't seem to find anything that would warrant someone been so condescending. (One post promised to have an description for little guy, but it has being deleted)<BR/><BR/>Finally is there a website for this camp. I'm curious as to what kind of activities there are. (apologies if it's obvious, but I don't have much experience with camps)<BR/><BR/>**<BR/>One second thoughts maybe I was too harsh in my judgment and they were just being friendly. Though if my mum said used a baby nickname to introduce me to someone they would get the "stare of death". (well anyone other than my mother at least)Half rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051709972180106165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-22943660926979685772008-06-19T05:11:00.000-06:002008-06-19T05:11:00.000-06:00This reminds me of the times my mother referred to...This reminds me of the times my mother referred to me by the nicknames she called me "Butch" and "Petunia" when I was in middle school and friends called me on the phone...<BR/><BR/>"BUTCH, so-and-so is on the phone!"<BR/><BR/>You'd be right if you thought that I didn't hear the end of it for weeks.<BR/><BR/>I tried to explain to my mom what 'butch' meant but I don't think she got it 'til a few years ago when she heard one of her friends describe a girl as being butch.Michelle Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845545727534381655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-72526147318031439202008-06-18T20:47:00.000-06:002008-06-18T20:47:00.000-06:00This is a great point, so hard for parents to let ...This is a great point, so hard for parents to let go and stop treating their young adult children, like babies. I feel for that youn girl and it fosters a dependance within her or for anyone else for that matter. If I ever started talking baby talk to M. she would set me straight, very quickly (or anyone else, appropriate of inappropriately, she is missing that filter).<BR/><BR/>Hope Little Guy is having a great time at camp. He sounds like such an great guy!<BR/>XOXOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-22015590092123875902008-06-18T19:16:00.000-06:002008-06-18T19:16:00.000-06:00Wow! Condescending bitch is much better than battl...Wow! Condescending bitch is much better than battleaxe...I love it.Litzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15797830477221024642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-82628442454786157682008-06-18T19:02:00.000-06:002008-06-18T19:02:00.000-06:00Marty sounds like a condescending bitch, however w...Marty sounds like a condescending bitch, however well-intentioned she may be.<BR/><BR/>I hope Little Guy is having a blast, and I hope Daniella is too.phlegmfatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-57032237941735939832008-06-18T14:03:00.000-06:002008-06-18T14:03:00.000-06:00Amen!Amen!abfhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228622726560993968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-42660308667286828172008-06-18T10:36:00.000-06:002008-06-18T10:36:00.000-06:00Beth, let's just hope WeeDee and Binky are NOT the...Beth, let's just hope WeeDee and Binky are NOT their given names!Ashley's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621835327282616218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-71215869772294068852008-06-18T07:12:00.000-06:002008-06-18T07:12:00.000-06:00I still call my 28 yr old, 6'3, 240lb son, Bubby. ...I still call my 28 yr old, 6'3, 240lb son, Bubby. He's my baby and he'll always be my Bubby, he's ok with that, maybe it's because I use a normal tone of voice when I refer to him as such. :-) His wife calls him James, at work he's lieutenant M., he's ok with that too.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299205162628367889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-59622481635042078842008-06-18T06:01:00.000-06:002008-06-18T06:01:00.000-06:00I hope that Daniella (and WeeDee and Binky) all ha...I hope that Daniella (and WeeDee and Binky) all have the opportunity to assert themselves and command the respect and dignity their given names bestow.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-32597258281025019072008-06-17T19:34:00.000-06:002008-06-17T19:34:00.000-06:00Gah! I hate those kinds of people. I know a mom ...Gah! I hate those kinds of people. I know a mom in our community who speaks to her son in "dog talk" -- "Was you a good boy? Yes, you were! You were a good boy while mommy was gone!"<BR/><BR/>The child is 11. Good gravy.KrisMrsBBradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14988742743150495260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-68360796139832651552008-06-17T17:40:00.000-06:002008-06-17T17:40:00.000-06:00Hi Attila,As I age, I’m becoming a staunch believe...Hi Attila,<BR/>As I age, I’m becoming a staunch believer that a person’s actions, whether good or bad, will often have consequences for that person; i.e. “what goes around, comes around”. You’ve accepted the fact that Little Guy is now an 18-year old young adult/man and is going to have a life independent of you. Obviously, Daniella’s mother wants to keep her “baby” dependent forever. There may be some co-dependency going on in the family dynamics arena. Perhaps when Mrs. Loud-Mouth Baby Talker becomes old and crotchety, Daniella will remember how she was humiliated and abased as a young adult and return the favor to the old battleaxe. She can invent an egregious nickname while speaking in a degrading tone and be sure everyone in the Menopause Manor where mom has been stowed away hears it loud and clear. <BR/><BR/>Bubarooni? Oh my! My dad use to call me Pitzi because at one stage everything in my life was “The Pits”. I’m glad that moniker didn’t stick.<BR/><BR/>Have you heard from Little Guy on how he’s getting along at Camp? Are you and Big Kid still “bonding”?Litzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15797830477221024642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-56107397550616968122008-06-17T16:15:00.000-06:002008-06-17T16:15:00.000-06:00yikes! That made me cringe listening to it second ...yikes! That made me cringe listening to it second hand.<BR/><BR/>Gotta let them spread their wings. Disability or not......<BR/><BR/>Hope he has fun and she asserts herself.carmachuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037584604296331790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-90661019249430045882008-06-17T13:22:00.000-06:002008-06-17T13:22:00.000-06:00I hate baby talk and even worst for parents who us...I hate baby talk and even worst for parents who use it! Argh.<BR/><BR/>I don't think it's helpful in ANYway for kids with our without disabilities.<BR/><BR/>Hope Little Guy enjoys his time away and helps Danielle to come out of her shell.stinkypawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418558395508830375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-22598524316681055862008-06-17T10:23:00.000-06:002008-06-17T10:23:00.000-06:00Oh, ATM, it is so important for parents to think o...Oh, ATM, it is so important for parents to think of their children as adults as they grow up! Can you imagine if Binky has kids? That might get confusing to the kid if he/she asks for the binky and Binky tried to console the kid with no luck. I'm with you on age appropriate nicknames. But I have to admit, my youngest will always be my "baby" but not in public! I'll call her by her name! Hugs!Green-Eyed Momsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175981627284967050noreply@blogger.com