tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post2801922197299993983..comments2008-11-09T07:54:41.926-08:00Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-85959310208776868392008-11-09T07:54:00.000-08:002008-11-09T07:54:00.000-08:00Great way to do homemade foods. Nice job. Do you kids make dinner oftenLillyZoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894515326894704554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-6646279299698539382008-01-13T11:47:00.000-08:002008-01-13T11:47:00.000-08:00OMG NATALIE... your fabric food is stinkin' awesome! And you didn't mention it, but I suspect it's cholesterol free as well!<BR/><BR/>Sigh. I wish you had a books. All your beautifully written words, your works of art, your stunning photos.... you need to write a book!!!happy zombiehttp://thehappyzombie.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-1255055787625983512008-01-11T06:59:00.000-08:002008-01-11T06:59:00.000-08:00Gosh, I am so sorry for this delayed reply :( ...I wish Max all the best!!! I hope everything works out beautifully for him. *sends out her love to Max*<BR/><BR/>The "fabric food" for Maria is AMAZING. Creative/resourceful, safe, and fun! You are amazing, Natalie.Tariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04105469967850020791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-60126926324927294652008-01-10T13:33:00.000-08:002008-01-10T13:33:00.000-08:00Natalie, I'm so glad you have found a good solution for Max at this stage in his life. And I absolutely love our solution to Maria's fabric food - they're absolutely enchanting.nikkipolanihttp://nikkipolani.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-49955593128655045742008-01-09T11:00:00.000-08:002008-01-09T11:00:00.000-08:00I agree that you should market your fabric food!! Check out hyenacart.com. You would be a perfect fit over there.Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12675374131465749061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-49867447138203480242008-01-09T05:52:00.000-08:002008-01-09T05:52:00.000-08:00Fabric food A+. Selling it - an even better idea.<BR/><BR/>Insight into your son A+++<BR/><BR/>Courage and wisdom to follow this through - a given. <BR/><BR/>I have complete faith in you Natalie. As does Max. Follow your instincts.<BR/><BR/>I too have a daughter with learning disabilities, a syndrome and autistic tendencies (aged nearly 19) and I wish we'd had the courage to move her in and out of schools when she was unhappy. We only did it once, but the benefits were huge. Wish we had such an option now she has finished school, but....one door closes, so just waiting for the next to open ya know?<BR/><BR/>Here's to the next door opening near you and your Max.<BR/><BR/>Peace and loveLaura Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13299523378009842115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-78514997653570013712008-01-08T05:18:00.000-08:002008-01-08T05:18:00.000-08:00Your fabric food creation for maria ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!village mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921372072320111124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-74686622901880453492008-01-06T17:03:00.000-08:002008-01-06T17:03:00.000-08:00I whole heartedly agree with Carol! I say cottage industry here you come. Your food is great. I think she is right, finding things for our kids that are not made in China is fantastic, but difficult! I know of a community here in MI what would probably love to market your stuff. <BR/><BR/>I think you are making a wise choice for Max. Sometimes re-evaluation is an important and necessary thing. We have a school near us for kids with this disorder too. It is so difficult to know what the "right" thing is and sometimes it is right for now and that's ok too. I have 2 sisters and both are handicapped. I know it was difficult for my mom to know what to do and where to go to get the help they needed especially back in the day. Hang in there, we are keeping you and your family in our prayers!mamasparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-72065638375583919862008-01-06T16:37:00.000-08:002008-01-06T16:37:00.000-08:00I don't know anything about educating children but it does sound like homeschooling is the path for Max. For whatever reasons, some children just don't thrive in a classroom. <BR/><BR/>It's very strange that I, childless, most enjoy the blogs of those with children, and somehow a lot of my regular reads have been involved in homeschooling - it really seems to be growing - or Steiner/Montessori education, and I have one blog writer with an Autistic child. My siblings and I just went to school everyday, some of us did better than others but it was all 'normal'. I think I've become more and more interested in alternatives since being introduced to blogging - there is so much to learn about!<BR/><BR/>Apologies for going on a bit. I too love your fabric food - it's wonderful. Myself, I'm into crochet and knitted foods, they make me laugh. I'd love to make something for Maria if you would allow it.<BR/><BR/>Cheers!campbellgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12492533463320726549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-63833116178644869382008-01-06T14:36:00.000-08:002008-01-06T14:36:00.000-08:00Love and hugs to you and Max. Lots. The right things will happen. Forward and onward.<BR/><BR/>And the homemade food is simply and completely fabulous. You could sell the patterns, you know, if you don't want to go into the food making business....Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18383220573177416855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-37843309605204035872008-01-06T11:32:00.000-08:002008-01-06T11:32:00.000-08:00Big hugs Natalie. Bottom line, you know what Max needs at this developmental milestone. Being a homeschooling parent, I know it can be a touchy subject on both sides. <BR/><BR/>Now, that food looks enough to eat! So super cute. I bet Maria is thrilled.Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16122875658512514864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-84011404098751798502008-01-06T09:25:00.000-08:002008-01-06T09:25:00.000-08:00cute foods! Love the eggs and baconEuphoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238602013470142861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-23628366043867024202008-01-06T04:53:00.000-08:002008-01-06T04:53:00.000-08:00Hi Natalie,<BR/>Congrats on seeing clearly what need to be done to help Max move ahead. Your thoughts on what he needs at this time in his development to preserve his love of learning are so insightful. Maybe he can try school again when he has successfully gotten through this tricky time. Please tell Max his cousin Griffin in Wisconsin misses him.<BR/><BR/>On another matter......Ok think <BR/>"COTTAGE INDUSTRY" Seriously your fantastic quilted food is amazing. I was just talking to Mom about starting a doll quilt business but that we needed to discuss this with you since you were up on the doll quilt trend. Now wouldn't doll quilts and quilted food bring in millions? We have to jump on this though...lol I am serious. I tried to find toys that were not made in China over Christmas and it was near impossible. I am sure many parents & grandparents would buy your non toxic food, especially with cute little Maria in the ads.<BR/><BR/>Love to all<BR/>CarolHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16026723138950757034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-20862929409106928992008-01-05T20:51:00.000-08:002008-01-05T20:51:00.000-08:00Nobody knows your children like you know them. If you think home schooling is best for Max, then it is. End of story. Please let us know if there is any way to support you in this. xxooAnna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824356086811880655noreply@blogger.com