My High-Maintenance Life - Latest Comments

Re: The Hipster Urban Mountain Man: A Mullet for the Millennium

karlasocci — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:44:11 -0000

Thanks, Dad! :) Thankfully, you never hung ornaments from your beard or grew it THIS long!

Re: The Hipster Urban Mountain Man: A Mullet for the Millennium

Anthony Socci — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:15:01 -0000

The Christmas ornaments are a nice touch. Save a tree - decorate your beard!

Re: The Hipster Urban Mountain Man: A Mullet for the Millennium

Anthony Socci — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:13:40 -0000

Fun article and the photos get to the point. I especially like the animal disguised as a beard. That guy is creative.

Love,
Your first bearded man.

Re: Belly Dancers Eat Cupcakes, and 7 More Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Us

karlasocci — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:11:57 -0000

Aww, thank you, Dad! And thanks for always being there at EVERY SINGLE performance all these years!! I couldn't have taken all those dance classes (or paid for all those costumes and shoes) without you and Mom!

Re: Belly Dancers Eat Cupcakes, and 7 More Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Us

n1sailor — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 09:58:54 -0000

As the father of this wonderful woman, I know exactly what she is talking about. From the day she first stepped onto the stage to today, her face lights up in delight of the dance. You'll always be my favorite dancer, Karla! Love!

Re: Panic Strikes the Department of Agriculture

karlasocci — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:44:59 -0000

Thanks so much for reading and for your comments!! I always appreciate feedback, especially when you like my writing and I have entertained you in some small way! This was totally unexpected, as you can imagine. Life is crazy. You just can't make this stuff up. Thanks again!

Re: Panic Strikes the Department of Agriculture

RachelsGarden — Sat, 30 Jan 2016 10:23:37 -0000

OMG - I LOVE THIS POST!!! Pleaseee send me a copy of that email list (if you ever get it-ha ha)!! I used to work for HUD and it was just as crazy to call them for help (all though I never heard anyone killing bugs over the phone - LOL!). This is tooo funny!! thank you for sharing!

Re: Daily Dog Photos: Friedrich Finds a Puddle

karlasocci — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:14:26 -0000

LOL. Thanks, Amber. Mostly, I feel like four children live here ;) But, the furry ones make me laugh a lot (and they don't talk back) so it all works out.

Re: Daily Dog Photos: Friedrich Finds a Puddle

Amber — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:38:34 -0000

I love all the expressions our furbabies have! And bless you for having to deal with a quite large mud-covered pup! As if your days aren't full enough keeping all the humans clean & fed, let's throw this in too!

Re: The Elf is Out of the Closet

karlasocci — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:14:16 -0000

Sue,
Thank you so much for reading and for all your kind words and support! (I’m sorry I didn’t see your comment sooner, as I always try to reply as soon as I can.) The story about your son’s tooth is funny! It’s amazing the things we have to come up with on the fly for our kids. Glad to hear he is doing well! Please keep in touch. You can also email me directly at karla at myhighmaintenancelife dot com – I see that regularly. I think parental support is so important for parents of challenging kids. We can certainly benefit from talking to each other. Thank you again!
Best,
Karla

Re: The Elf is Out of the Closet

susan — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 23:18:24 -0000

I loved your story because it reminded me of a similar thing that happened to me when my son's tooth went down our bathroom sink. It came out when he was wiggling it and it went right down the drain. He was crying his eyes out and was saying "the tooth fairy won't come now!" Well, I had to think fast because he was hysterical. I told him that I was the Tooth Fairy. He finally stopped crying, but then he asked me if that meant there was no Easter Bunny or Santa. I quickly said noooo they are real. He was 10 yrs. old at the time so he believed me luckily.
I am also a single parent and my son has ADHD, This year my son turned 15 and I decided to discontinue his Concerta. He is more mature now and he does not have behavior issue like when he was younger. I'm not an expert on ADHD and medication, but I also teach children with ADHD. and I advise meds. only if a child can not focus on school work or everyday life situations, such getting along with others. I'm here to help you out if you need a sounding board or some well meaning advise. I think you are a great writer and I wish I could write like you:)
Sue

Re: Dogs or Kids: Is it Possible to Love Your Dogs Too Much?

karlasocci — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:36:08 -0000

Aww, thanks, Dad! That's one of my favorite pictures, too. I'll have to scan it in and post it as one of my Daily Dog Photos :)

Re: Dogs or Kids: Is it Possible to Love Your Dogs Too Much?

n1sailor — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 01:37:17 -0000

One of my favorite early photos is the one with you and Tinker. Maybe we shared the same feelings. (No, really, YOU were my favorite way back then and you still are my favorite daughter.)

Re: The Elf on the Shelf Chronicles: Diary of a Victimized Parent, Part 2

karlasocci — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:34:42 -0000

Oh, just wait and see! More to come..that crazy elf.

Re: The Elf on the Shelf Chronicles: Diary of a Victimized Parent, Part 2

n1sailor — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:02:54 -0000

OK, You've got my attention. I wonder where Jingles will climb to next.

Re: The Elf on the Shelf Chronicles: Diary of a Victimized Parent, Part 2

karlasocci — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:30:49 -0000

You're one of the lucky few, Irene! Thanks for reading! And, no, I have not heard of the Christmas pickle and pray that neither has Emma or Antonia! LOL

Re: The Elf on the Shelf Chronicles: Diary of a Victimized Parent, Part 2

Irene Bhatia — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:20:14 -0000

phew! so glad i missed this one for the past 10 years! the tooth fairy was enough for me, being up in the wee hours folding bills in interesting origami shapes and writing notes. parents like to torture themselves with all this stuff, speaking of which, have you heard about the Christmas pickle?

Re: My Mother Might Be Dead

karlasocci — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:48:13 -0000

Thanks for reading, Jen! I'm sure you can imagine this first-hand. LOL They give me lots of material - like the rest of the family, I'm sure!

Re: My Mother Might Be Dead

Jen — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:41:59 -0000

HAHAHA I can hear and see this all happening :)

Re: My Mother Might Be Dead

karlasocci — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:44:33 -0000

Thanks Jen! Miss you too!! Thanks for reading.

Re: My Mother Might Be Dead

Jennifer Boglioli Puleo — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:16:48 -0000

I love your parents!!! Miss you!

Re: How (Not) to Cook Peanut Butter: A Short Video by Antonia Somers

karlasocci — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:19:34 -0000

Thank you for reading Magda! I can certainly appreciate your high-maintenance life and all your efforts to keep your family happy. If it weren't for my daughter's antics, I'd have much less to write about, so I am truly thankful for that! I hope I don't sound like I am complaining - just trying to find the humor in it all. You're absolutely right - I do have it pretty good :) You're a wonderful Mom, making 4 different dinners each night - something your family should definitely appreciate!

Re: How (Not) to Cook Peanut Butter: A Short Video by Antonia Somers

Magda — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 12:47:44 -0000

Are you really complaining about a couple of "globs" of peanut butter??? I have two boys. 2! They don't eat peanut butter, but when they make something they use every dish, every piece of silverware and every bowl and that's just to make popcorn...in a microwave! I think you have it pretty good and your life is not high maintenance at all compared to me making 4 dinners each night (because everyone in this house has their own individual taste and I'm at home now, so that's my duty I guess). But I'm not complaining. It could be worse. It could always be worse. sigh

Re: How (Not) to Cook Peanut Butter: A Short Video by Antonia Somers

karlasocci — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:27:01 -0000

Thanks, Roger! You'll always be my favorite JHawk.

Re: How (Not) to Cook Peanut Butter: A Short Video by Antonia Somers

karlasocci — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:26:27 -0000

Very true! Thanks for reading, Dad!