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There’s a Bear in My House

18 October 2009 23 Comments

growlCould the person that swiped my angelic son and replaced him with this growling destructive bear please contact me?

I don’t know what happened to him today, but he’s incredibly cranky and just threw over a pile of freshly folded towels from the laundry.  Stomped up the stairs to his bedroom as loudly as possible, slammed the door to his room and is presently having a tantrum.  I’ll leave out the charming things he yelled as he went up to his room.

What preceded this?  I asked him for the 4th time this weekend to finish up his book report for school.  It’s due tomorrow.

_5929159If no one claims this bear in the next few hours,  I will be forced to vacate the premises for sanity reasons and buy that pair of boots I’ve been drooling over.

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  • October 18 2009 at 3:48 PM Dawn
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    Oh, go and buy the boots. Those bears have a way of reappearing when you least expect it. It’s good to have a pair of boots around…never know when you might have to make a quick getaway. :)
    .-= Dawn´s last blog ..Sunday (near) my city! =-.

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  • October 18 2009 at 4:22 PM blueviolet said:

    I don’t know whether the bear will or won’t stay around, but the boots need buying regardless!

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  • October 18 2009 at 6:35 PM Michele said:

    Wow… sounds like your son and Trinity are on the same page today. She slammed the door to her room so hard that a picture fell off the wall!!! Hmmm, I have no suggestions. Well, except those boots are a definate must, no matter what!!!
    .-= Michele´s last blog ..Bog Awards… they’re everwhere!!!! =-.

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  • October 18 2009 at 7:16 PM That One Mom
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    It must be in the water today!

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  • October 18 2009 at 7:28 PM Charlene said:

    Not sure about the bear but you should definitely get the boots!
    .-= Charlene´s last blog ..What Color is Your Life? =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 18th, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    You guys are no help in being good with shopping!

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  • October 18 2009 at 9:21 PM franticmommy said:

    I call that “shopping therapy”. Go buy the boots!

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  • October 18 2009 at 9:50 PM Beth said:

    I might have a tranquiler gun you can borrow. And go ahead and buy the boots. But tell the bear it came out of his Christmas funds. Could you video his reaction?
    .-= Beth´s last blog ..Thoughts while running =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 19th, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    Can I take a raincheck on the gun? :)

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  • October 18 2009 at 10:47 PM NathanRising said:

    It must be something contagious because I had a baby bear in my house today :-D I agree with everyone else— the boots are a must
    -Jen
    .-= NathanRising´s last blog ..Unseasonably Cold =-.

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  • October 19 2009 at 12:06 AM Unknown Mami said:

    Buy the boots!

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  • October 19 2009 at 9:05 AM magda said:

    Get the boots and some honey for the bear, while you are out. I always feel very proud of myself when my boys are being “bears” and I can help by being there for them or giving space as indicated, and still letting them feel their feelings for as long as they need to(offering ways that are not harmful). My parents always tried to beat or shame it out of me. It didn’t work. Now I am just a big bear. Glad I am 40 and still whining about my evil mommy and daddy.
    .-= magda´s last blog ..Got Talent? =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 19th, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    I cam to find out that his grandfather gave him a huge chocolate bar and he ate the entire thing. My son doesn’t do well with chocolate, clearly.

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  • October 19 2009 at 10:52 AM LZ @ My Messy Paradise said:

    I would fast forward the clock and head out for the boots. Bears are wild and unpredictable. Boots will help.
    .-= LZ @ My Messy Paradise´s last blog ..Something else that shouldn’t be enjoyable. But, it is. =-.

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  • October 19 2009 at 11:59 AM Mom of Three
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    Get tha boots. :-)
    And I like Beth’s suggestion about the Christmas funds.
    Ohhh I’m dreading my bear days….
    .-= Mom of Three´s last blog ..Sundays in My City – Divali =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 19th, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    Just remember to take deep, slow breathes to keep sane.

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  • October 19 2009 at 12:12 PM amie
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    Shopping Therapy, I love it. I have no advice because I have a 13 month old who is already starting to have temper tantrums. I think I am in trouble. Hopefully, the Bear vanished over night and your boy is back. Fingers crossed for you.

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  • October 19 2009 at 3:20 PM Loukia said:

    Oh gosh, you’re asking the wrong person! ;) My children are king and prince of tantrums!
    P.S. Did you buy those awesome boots?
    .-= Loukia´s last blog ..I’m one very "Scary Mommy" =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 19th, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    You guys really are no help in controlling my shopping problems!

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  • October 19 2009 at 5:13 PM Jane said:

    I’m guilty of retail therapy, myself, and I must say it works every time. Go for the boots!
    .-= Jane´s last blog ..Increase Your Blog Traffic in Just 16 Key Strokes! =-.

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  • October 19 2009 at 7:43 PM Lauren
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    I vote for the boots. But also your son might be having difficulty with the assignment or writing in longhand unless of course they allow keyboarding — not to be confused with snowboarding or waterboarding, though waterboarding at times may seem like a viable alternative.
    .-= Lauren´s last blog ..Dead Man Mistaken for Halloween Dummy by Neighborhood Dummy =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : October 19th, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    I think it’s a matter of……ninento ds, xbox and his laptop being way more interesting than anything else.

    Seriously…none of you are any help on saving money.

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  • October 19 2009 at 9:20 PM susan said:

    Your bear picture really grabbed my attention! You are right in your remedy for sanity-shopping therapy does wonders for the soul! LOL!!!
    .-= susan´s last blog ..Life is funny… =-.

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