tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post5748706070547545577..comments2024-03-02T18:40:42.922+00:00Comments on Adventures of a Middle-Aged Matron: Put on the SpotAdventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-47981619262274332712013-09-03T08:54:31.939+01:002013-09-03T08:54:31.939+01:00My mother was always far more eager to communicate...My mother was always far more eager to communicate on these themes than I was to listen, hence, probably my inadequacies now!Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-65939780136699785442013-09-03T08:52:31.689+01:002013-09-03T08:52:31.689+01:00Passing the buck is always a good solution.Passing the buck is always a good solution.Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-3583599387453730792013-09-03T08:51:54.040+01:002013-09-03T08:51:54.040+01:00No, thy spring upon you unawares!No, thy spring upon you unawares!Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-83694341077081602242013-09-03T08:51:26.812+01:002013-09-03T08:51:26.812+01:00I take your point, darlin', but what would I k...I take your point, darlin', but what would I know about it?!Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-90814921375409335912013-09-03T08:50:55.903+01:002013-09-03T08:50:55.903+01:00It's definitely a job requiring male sensitivi...It's definitely a job requiring male sensitivities!Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-15370157059391841302013-08-27T06:30:38.615+01:002013-08-27T06:30:38.615+01:00Oh my goodness.
Like The Fool I am not looking fo...Oh my goodness.<br /><br />Like The Fool I am not looking forward to this stage at all but it seems as though you handled it well. With hindsight I think that was often the tactic my own Mother used to deflect difficult questions!Mummy Glitzerhttp://www.mummyglitzer.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-90036372165042328702013-08-27T06:17:15.397+01:002013-08-27T06:17:15.397+01:00Aaagh! I'm squirming for you! Hilarious post. ...Aaagh! I'm squirming for you! Hilarious post. No advice I'm afraid, I think you dealt with it very well and I will remember this technique if my 9 and 7yo ever ask awkward questions!SarahMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04103870858666628645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-7482180128476840922013-08-19T05:26:15.560+01:002013-08-19T05:26:15.560+01:00They do pick good times to ask these questions don...They do pick good times to ask these questions don't they? Really not looking forward to dealing with these sort of things.The Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029808919149234315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-4794133583110831032013-08-17T16:27:40.240+01:002013-08-17T16:27:40.240+01:00Ah, what a shame you didn't take the opportuni...Ah, what a shame you didn't take the opportunity to regale the occupants of the tea rooms with a frank and factual introduction to the pleasures of the happy spot. Just think. You could have introduced much-needed colour and variety into their day, given them something to talk about later, perhaps even helped save a stale marriage or two. I'm more than a little disappointed to be honest ... x Flossing the Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16298951261351587626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-40063134053509975062013-08-15T19:11:15.814+01:002013-08-15T19:11:15.814+01:00I let my husband do all the explain, which he does...I let my husband do all the explain, which he does with true honesty, while I bite my tongue trying not to laugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-49837961973925396032013-08-13T16:18:35.498+01:002013-08-13T16:18:35.498+01:00Yes, she's still not much the wiser for the Vi...Yes, she's still not much the wiser for the Vicar seems to have forgotten to raise the issue again.Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-66854988461765777452013-08-13T16:08:29.999+01:002013-08-13T16:08:29.999+01:00Oh my goodness, we've always been truthful and...Oh my goodness, we've always been truthful and honest when asked a question by our kids - this one would have me struggling for an explanation though!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-37792967392741776462013-08-12T16:39:33.952+01:002013-08-12T16:39:33.952+01:00A real innocent, my brother!!A real innocent, my brother!!Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-7132519072833935062013-08-12T09:37:30.054+01:002013-08-12T09:37:30.054+01:00Lordy! I think you did the right thing.... diverti...Lordy! I think you did the right thing.... diverting the response until later. Children's sense of timing is just impeccable - your brother's response had me howling (not as a wolf but with laughter)... 'In our house it's the sofa'.... genius! Hope you are enjoying your summer! X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-71776519521327855132013-08-11T10:16:45.119+01:002013-08-11T10:16:45.119+01:00Luckily my brother took the kids straight off from...Luckily my brother took the kids straight off from this cafe to a five-day holiday club 100 miles away so the moment gently passed. One day the Vicar might let me post some of his sermons...Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-92025039115560456972013-08-11T07:37:37.906+01:002013-08-11T07:37:37.906+01:00I think we need a blog post written by the Vicar. ...I think we need a blog post written by the Vicar. He's a somewhat shadowy figure, lurking in the background of your blog. Bring him out! Yes. What exactly DID he say when you all got home?<br /><br />Out the Vicar!Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-22787753118136395832013-08-10T21:10:23.685+01:002013-08-10T21:10:23.685+01:00Oh my. A tough one and with an audience! I can'...Oh my. A tough one and with an audience! I can't really help as we are still only at the stage where Bibs peers into Mr B's tummy button and asks if there is a baby in there (she keeps a regular check on my tummy).<br /><br />What I want to know is how Dad did actually tackle it when you got home. Or had the moment/danger passed?Bibsey Mamahttp://www.bibsey.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-21891433946029840682013-08-09T19:16:58.128+01:002013-08-09T19:16:58.128+01:00No thank you! But you've alarmed me now with t...No thank you! But you've alarmed me now with the prospect of Things to Come!Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-41953565553236723372013-08-09T17:21:21.560+01:002013-08-09T17:21:21.560+01:00Surpassed yourself yet again...this really did mak...Surpassed yourself yet again...this really did make me laugh. Probably because I can relate (we had a similar conversation involving wet dreams). Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610843552921892203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-8079044033599272932013-08-07T20:52:36.457+01:002013-08-07T20:52:36.457+01:00Who's Rofl? Any time you need factual advice, ...Who's Rofl? Any time you need factual advice, dear, you know where to turn!Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-18798444421968924122013-08-07T20:52:01.182+01:002013-08-07T20:52:01.182+01:00I will apply myself to it just as soon as I've...I will apply myself to it just as soon as I've got my comfy slippers on. Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-56099273792252786172013-08-07T20:51:17.881+01:002013-08-07T20:51:17.881+01:00It works every time!It works every time!Adventures of a Middle-aged Matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225267175732836348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-10726816979734307632013-08-07T18:09:53.258+01:002013-08-07T18:09:53.258+01:00Rofl! Oh thank you for having older children than ...Rofl! Oh thank you for having older children than me. I can learn everything I need to cope here. And if not at least I'll know what NOT to do ;)Actually Mummy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06425476163374667083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-19181230656280116382013-08-07T16:18:58.824+01:002013-08-07T16:18:58.824+01:00In this context, you might enjoy this video. I sug...In this context, you might enjoy this video. I suggest watching the first ten seconds or so, then skip to 3.50.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=6KeG_i8CWE8&list=UUEZweGVXrU-Lm4NmEAD_DlwIota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973086892150124148.post-40810036207106950982013-08-07T13:49:32.083+01:002013-08-07T13:49:32.083+01:00Oh goodness, I've got all this to come! I'...Oh goodness, I've got all this to come! I've noted your 'killer response' and will keep it handy for when we get into those kinds of sticky situations!Mummy Zenhttp://mummyzen.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com