tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post4535853762587437530..comments2023-08-16T03:59:42.592-07:00Comments on Horton Happenings: Thick SkinnedLeigh Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06891397618715040215noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-6410225079794656582009-03-25T23:06:00.000-07:002009-03-25T23:06:00.000-07:00Did you mean Hudson or, maybe, Lawson??? Girl! YOU...Did you mean Hudson or, maybe, Lawson??? Girl! YOU are telling my story!!! It is pure HELL on Haircut days! No matter how much prepping we do . . . . and we have done it monthly for years now! Do you know how much I tip my hairdresser?? We go when the shop is closed - that is how bad it is. AND I don't want to have to smack some fool staring or making ridiculous gestures!! Because people like that will never get it, no matter how you explain it!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943860371047201400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-79962206142380002182009-03-23T09:38:00.000-07:002009-03-23T09:38:00.000-07:00Oh, Leigh Ann. This story hit so close to home. Th...Oh, Leigh Ann. This story hit so close to home. The only thing different was you handled it with class and restraint. I admire you because you channeled Jesus and actually thought about being an example for EG. <BR/><BR/>Evan is handsome and beautiful! God prepared you well to be his Mom and you listened to Him and did the best job you could. You are a wonderful mother to both of your kids!Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09998069585904730402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-87123953134888175472009-03-23T08:50:00.000-07:002009-03-23T08:50:00.000-07:00I know that was hard to show such restraint, but y...I know that was hard to show such restraint, but you did the right thing....people just SUCK sometimes. I love your blog, and think your child are adoralbe!! Keep up the good work, your an insperation!!<BR/><BR/>JulieJulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06010018535698890407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-27517721670837434522009-03-23T07:12:00.000-07:002009-03-23T07:12:00.000-07:00Sweet LAH ~ I DO think that God was preparing your...Sweet LAH ~ I DO think that God was preparing your heart at a very young age. You are an amazing mother and I know that so many of us do not even know half of what your family and Evan have overcome. I am so sorry that you had that encounter with that rude man, but I am also proud of the hairstylist for standing up to him. Some people are scared of what they don't know.<BR/><BR/>Please give your adorable son a big hug from me ;)!Megan L Hutchingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304054558326084296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-44481942850235263932009-03-22T18:42:00.000-07:002009-03-22T18:42:00.000-07:00Leigh Ann - You KNOW how handsome I think Evan is!...Leigh Ann - You KNOW how handsome I think Evan is! I think my usual adjective is "dreamy." Also, I just want to apologize if I have ever said anything hurtful or if I have ever NOT said anything when I needed to, ya know what I mean? This RA diagnosis has taught me a few lessons in that department. Just know that I think you are an amazing mom and Evan and EG are so lucky to have you and Derek as their mommy and daddy!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903632481053835568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-32528472700414882472009-03-22T18:35:00.000-07:002009-03-22T18:35:00.000-07:00Leigh Ann, you are an amazing momma to your precio...Leigh Ann, you are an amazing momma to your precious boy. He is so blessed to have you standing up for him!Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04382294395294771130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-6191572470805816142009-03-21T20:41:00.000-07:002009-03-21T20:41:00.000-07:00You have an award waiting for you on my blog! :)You have an award waiting for you on my blog! :)Mommy to those Special Kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321242319840791482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-27275587375744602592009-03-21T15:37:00.000-07:002009-03-21T15:37:00.000-07:00LAH, I couldn't help but cry reading this. I'm so ...LAH, I couldn't help but cry reading this. I'm so thankful that Evan wasn't aware of or won't remember that heartless man saying that. <BR/><BR/>I know that I would have not been able to hold my tongue. I can't imagine what it took inside for you to. You are being a great example for all of us.<BR/><BR/>And you're right-"President" Obama needs to get a FedEx box full of those cards.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10685771837066772269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-26334454294968302642009-03-21T12:15:00.000-07:002009-03-21T12:15:00.000-07:00Great post Leigh Ann! I did Special Olympic coach...Great post Leigh Ann! I did Special Olympic coaching for years when I was teaching. I was horrified at what Obama said and I sure alot of other people were too.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure the man at the shop didn't know about Evan but he shouldn't have said that about any child for that matter. But those people are out there and you did the right thing! Always take the high road and you'll never be sorry but ignorance is lurking constantly!<BR/><BR/>Evan looks so handsome with his haircut!! And you are an awesome mother to him!His Doorkeeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681568647223880627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-75973537207991478962009-03-21T10:45:00.000-07:002009-03-21T10:45:00.000-07:00LAH, I'm so proud of both of you, cause I would ha...LAH, I'm so proud of both of you, cause I would have totally went OFF on that dude...O-F-F!! I would have forgot my children were there and gone upside and down another. I'm like a mama bear when you start messing with my cubs. Poor Evan, they can totally do just a scissor cut, and just use the small trimmers around the ears and back of the neck, that's what I do with my Evan...he hates the big clippers. But I understand the need to get him used to it. I'm proud of you and Evan looks very handsome.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024973836623648784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-54077190633750043922009-03-21T10:35:00.000-07:002009-03-21T10:35:00.000-07:00Hey love! I am so proud of you and so proud of Ev...Hey love! I am so proud of you and so proud of Evan for getting his hair cut in the salon through the stress and anxiety! Bless his heart! I don't know if I would have handled myself as well as you did when faced with that rude man! You're an amazing woman, LAH! Love you!!Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312480610862919446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-6786012650558046262009-03-21T09:45:00.000-07:002009-03-21T09:45:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry, you and Evan had to go through that!...I'm so sorry, you and Evan had to go through that! I can't even imagine a professional talking to a child (who is a client) that way. A momma's instinct is to protect... and I applaud you for doing that under control. You are a wonderful mother. Evan (and his little spaghetti face) is so blessed to have you in his corner!!Jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306641980039598264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-4426295774206720922009-03-21T08:11:00.000-07:002009-03-21T08:11:00.000-07:00Leigh Ann, I don't even know what to say after rea...Leigh Ann, I don't even know what to say after reading this post...other than you are really one "super mom"! I'm not so sure I could have restrained myself. Where is the compassion in today's society! I'm sure after the stylist comfronted the man he felt really bad, but still...people should think before they react.<BR/><BR/>Anyhoo, Evan looks precious with his new haircut. Wish him a BIG Happy Birthday from me.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841785244414475930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-38118192064775950282009-03-21T07:51:00.000-07:002009-03-21T07:51:00.000-07:00Bless ya'll's hearts. That sounds like a stressfu...Bless ya'll's hearts. That sounds like a stressful day. I can't believe people would be so rude, either! <BR/><BR/>I know God hand-picked you to be Evan's mom because you have such a sweet and understanding and loving heart. Unfortunately, the world needs more people like you.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry that happened, but Evan's haircut looks precious.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02020825680212161958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-52560947590668406882009-03-21T06:41:00.000-07:002009-03-21T06:41:00.000-07:00That was wrong of the guy to say to ANY kid. You ...That was wrong of the guy to say to ANY kid. You are a great mommy! His hair is so cute!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811298648065141059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-8334375603139468482009-03-20T22:32:00.000-07:002009-03-20T22:32:00.000-07:00What a wonderful post...Your love and grace shines...What a wonderful post...Your love and grace shines through your words. How hurtful it must to see such rude people like that man in the salon--especially when it is your child. I don't know if I could have been so graceful. You are a wonderful example!Marci @All Things Wonderfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604034514330500189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-55920278085330034522009-03-20T22:17:00.000-07:002009-03-20T22:17:00.000-07:00LAH - you are an amazing person AND mother. God k...LAH - you are an amazing person AND mother. God knew exactly what He was doing by making you Evan's mom. Your strength is an inspiration to me and others. Every child should be as lucky. God has special plans for Evan. And his haircut is adorable! He looks s grown up!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962409524106496122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-64606355695818791552009-03-20T22:14:00.000-07:002009-03-20T22:14:00.000-07:00This was a great post! I have been trying to decid...This was a great post! I have been trying to decide if I want to post about Obama. Part of me feels like it's not worth the blog space. One of your commentors said "we all make mistakes"... that's true, but as our President, he is held to a higher standard. If it were a racial slur there would be a whole lot more people freaking out right now. So frustrating. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, Kameron (who has PDD) used to freak out about hair cuts too. It was AWFUL. I can't imagine if someone had called him a cry baby. I don't know if I would have shown the same restraint you did. I admire you for that. The cards are a GREAT idea, and like you said, include the positive info too! <BR/><BR/>A word of encouragement? Kameron does MUCH better with haircuts now. Hopefully Evan will get there too... in his time. :) <BR/><BR/>Love you!Mommy to those Special Kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321242319840791482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-25227496447390736402009-03-20T21:21:00.000-07:002009-03-20T21:21:00.000-07:00Poor thing, that makes me mad just to think about....Poor thing, that makes me mad just to think about. I'm proud of you for maintaining your class and ignoring that OBVIOUSLY ignorant old man. Some people are so obnoxious, I swear! Oh, and Evan looks adorable with his haircut!Kaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076291260158510242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-55202680975529566682009-03-20T20:36:00.000-07:002009-03-20T20:36:00.000-07:00Great pic of my favorite boy - love the haircut!Yo...Great pic of my favorite boy - love the haircut!<BR/><BR/>You already know I think you are the best mom ever! It's so hard to keep those momma bear claws from coming out - good job to you! You never cease to amaze me with your never ending strength & power, I know EG will learn how to take care of these situations with the same grace you do - she has the best example in front of her!tondayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088944855247526807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-2939980880615921582009-03-20T20:09:00.000-07:002009-03-20T20:09:00.000-07:00Leigh Ann, thank you so much for sharing this. I h...Leigh Ann, thank you so much for sharing this. I hope to be as amazing a mother as you are one day! Evan is SO blessed to have you as his mama! Praying for your sweet family!!! :-)Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289109644279660823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-9932592302482678992009-03-20T20:03:00.001-07:002009-03-20T20:03:00.001-07:00Leigh Ann,What a beautiful, beautiful post. I was...Leigh Ann,<BR/><BR/>What a beautiful, beautiful post. I was so deeply disappointed in our president when I heard his remarks. In middle school I worked with the children of our school with special needs. And we took them to the Special Olympics, it was something I'll always remember. How proud and excited they were to earn their medals and compete. I've worked with people with special needs in my early adulthood as well and I have never met more amazing people in my life. I've also stopped people making fun of the mentally impaired, it is in the worst taste in my opinion! I guess this long rambling post is just meant to say how wonderful of a mother you are and how handsome and amazing your Evan is!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-33530379509786891152009-03-20T20:02:00.000-07:002009-03-20T20:02:00.000-07:00I found your blog through Kelly's Korner blog. I ...I found your blog through Kelly's Korner blog. I work at a pediatric therapy group for special needs kids. I see lots of parents every day that are strong and doing the best for their children just like you are. Here's a big "Way to go!" just for you. It's challenging being a mom to a typical child, muchless one with special needs. You're doing a great job!! I enjoy reading your blog. You're a huge inspiration to a lot of people I'm sure. God bless!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13499817646565734280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-59161642382122115452009-03-20T18:45:00.000-07:002009-03-20T18:45:00.000-07:00Thanks for posting this. You are such a wonderful...Thanks for posting this. You are such a wonderful mother!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13902472960227365136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760284705417192775.post-80384421292994248812009-03-20T18:02:00.000-07:002009-03-20T18:02:00.000-07:00Leigh Ann- I just love you and your sweet heart!!!...Leigh Ann- I just love you and your sweet heart!!! I would love to say I would have "shown restraint" with the mean man, but I'm not sure I would have. Connor-boo has some sensory issues, too, and it makes me SO MAD when people say ignorant things or take things for granted. Each haircut is a wrestling match for us, too!! (And we don't even attempt the clippers at this point!! ha!)<BR/>Being a mom is so hard sometimes...you want to defend and protect your kids and also set a good example for them at the same time. I pray for you and Evan every day and ask God for a cure for autism....but I also pray and know that each day without one, He will give you the strength and grace you need, just like He did today.<BR/>When I met Evan, I was so impressed with how joyful he was and what a sweet boy he was! I definitely would have never known he had autism if I didn't already know it! God has big plans for you and your family...I just know it! Thanks so much for sharing your heart on here so we can all be encouraged!<BR/>Love ya! (and so sorry for the long comment!)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274828412033940675noreply@blogger.com