tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post2515430402943508715..comments2023-10-11T01:13:23.609-07:00Comments on Fingers and Paws: Writer's Workshop: No, I Would Not Give You False HopeCDBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07693699262370727497noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-51505521478103217462009-05-02T12:39:00.000-07:002009-05-02T12:39:00.000-07:00There were so many times, where I was tempted to g...There were so many times, where I was tempted to go back to work, especially since my son went to junior high, but it's hard to find a job where I could be home by the time school got out.<br /><br />The older my son got, the harder it was to communicate with him and the only time he would talk with me is when I would drive him to his various activities after school. He said it was easier because I was driving and not staring at him.<br /><br />Now that he's in high school, I've been going to school part time, concentrating on writing, but I still want to be home when he arrives. I really don't think we would have a close relationship if I had gone to work.<br /><br />Anyway, sorry for the long novel, I guess i'm just feeling very sentimental because I only have one more year with him before he goes to college! Time flies too quickly.H.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10555156176113515138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-75326100944394866952009-05-01T20:05:00.000-07:002009-05-01T20:05:00.000-07:00There are times (often!) when I envy SAHM's. I don...There are times (often!) when I envy SAHM's. I don't like having to ask Sprite what she did today and I choke on my excitement when she shows me a new accomplishment that someone other than myself or John taught her. Then again, I try to imagine how the SAHM's feel at times when there's noone to hand off to, no break time, no three minutes for mama.Sprite's Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790341033920919000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-19324282967686302722009-05-01T19:49:00.000-07:002009-05-01T19:49:00.000-07:00I'm a stay at home mom and there are days (like to...I'm a stay at home mom and there are days (like today) when I HATE it! No one is exempt from having a bad day now and then. It doesn't mean you don't love being a mom or your son...it means that it is hard! It is! Some days I just want to run away...but I don't. But it is OK to fantasize! And I do think "Some day, he will NOT want to be with you all the time. Take it while you can." And it helps ... a bit. But I still look forward to when he goes to bed.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-53668846251666555902009-05-01T18:19:00.000-07:002009-05-01T18:19:00.000-07:00Ahhh we all have permission not to be funny and I ...Ahhh we all have permission not to be funny and I can so, so relate. Sometimes I feel like I would be a better mom if I worked. I think it's hard to work all your life at education and career objectives only to stop... and do mommy stuff even though it's a beautiful thing for them. I'm applying for jobs right now and everytime one looks promising I feel a nostalgic pang, like I'm being torn away from my lovies even if I've spent the past two days being a cranky mommy. *sigh* there's no perfect solution is there.Blicky Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198957897679628835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-32100101032586318842009-04-30T20:49:00.000-07:002009-04-30T20:49:00.000-07:00Totally right. I can't quit blogging because my bl...Totally right. I can't quit blogging because my blog is a testament to my years with my kids right now. Must...keep...blogging. ;)<br /><br />And if that boy ever takes his mama for granted I will personally swat his teenage booty.KatBouskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556451375792958743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-1683759184146775982009-04-30T20:06:00.000-07:002009-04-30T20:06:00.000-07:00I struggle with the same emotions every damn day. ...I struggle with the same emotions every damn day. I know that I'm lucky to be able to stay home with the kids and then I feel so guilty for resenting the feeling of being trapped. I've been trying to appreciate the kids more too instead of being pissy all of the time...<br /><br />And OH MY, that's one cute kid. I don't think I've ever seen a picture of him before but man, cute cute cute. Elliot asked me to get his number for her...Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477976300026766137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-88652251970852579832009-04-30T18:38:00.000-07:002009-04-30T18:38:00.000-07:00this is such a sweet post. sometimes you have to b...this is such a sweet post. sometimes you have to bring on the sappy and not the silly.<br />I don't get all this talk about blog stopping. I too must keep blogging.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399156539354549499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-75598159652102249712009-04-30T17:19:00.000-07:002009-04-30T17:19:00.000-07:00Oh my god, what an adorable little face!
(BTW -- ...Oh my god, what an adorable little face!<br /><br />(BTW -- When I did my flash fiction post a few weeks ago, Lilly asked me to do a flash fiction prompt. It's going up tomorrow morning, and I'm counting on you to participate.)Jeanne Estridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096521122802823385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-15062136311138770752009-04-30T16:54:00.000-07:002009-04-30T16:54:00.000-07:00Do not ever be selfish. Your job is to raise that ...Do not ever be selfish. Your job is to raise that child to be free, productive, and caring of the last generation, and the one coming behind him- just like you..Kahlil Gibran wrote in his book "The Prophet", "Children are from you, they do not belong to you"... They are yours to guide and nurture. they are not your possession, no matter how you feel.buffalodickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663035745368682736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-75118643488721645512009-04-30T15:32:00.000-07:002009-04-30T15:32:00.000-07:00Stopping by from MamaKat's
Your son is adorable.....Stopping by from MamaKat's<br /><br />Your son is adorable...I have a 23 month old and know the trials you are going through....it will pass soon enough...don't sweat the small stuff!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395153992892479101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-67473819065215233602009-04-30T14:04:00.000-07:002009-04-30T14:04:00.000-07:00You're so right about focusing on the happy moment...You're so right about focusing on the happy moments of being mommy right now. They are teens before you know it. My twelve year old son is learning to tune me out most of the time. When he was little, he wanted my attention all the time. The blog is helping me voice my frustrations and joys regularly. It's a great purge for those up and down emotions! Cute picture of your little guy:)septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4059939626895828644.post-17009229067156163612009-04-30T13:46:00.000-07:002009-04-30T13:46:00.000-07:00I'm feeling a little hormonal myself right now. I...I'm feeling a little hormonal myself right now. I cried three times yesterday for no apparent reason.<br /><br />I really do think that being at home is pretty darn cool. We'll be back in the work force before we know it.<br /><br />Hope all is well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com