tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post6035638597166564095..comments2023-11-05T04:48:33.717-05:00Comments on natalie's sentiments: Heeding The Universal Pieces Of AdviceNatalie Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581810849562301572noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-62676631264877724162010-04-13T17:10:08.087-04:002010-04-13T17:10:08.087-04:00Natalie ~ this too shall pass. I remember working ...Natalie ~ this too shall pass. I remember working from home with my 2 kids there. I hated being distracted with work and always tied down to the house with the 2 kids, but felt as long as they were there with me, it was "quality time". not so much. enjoy this time that you have with them. it's all too true that they grow up too fast. Mine are both in school all day now. At the beginning of the school year the days were soooooo long. Now my baby girl is turning 10 next week. She loves putting on makeup (and she's good at it!) and being on a big stage with all the lights on her -- where did my shy little girl go?? Enjoy the memories that you are making with them NOW, and you can hold on to those forever, as will they. they don't care if mommy is a few pounds overwieight, or if the house isn't spotless clean, or if you haven't applied any makeup in a week. <br />and in time, you will get the chance to find the "you" again, although you may find that you have changed slightly because of your children - they make us better people. ;-)Shawnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-77098163020028980982010-04-13T14:45:22.694-04:002010-04-13T14:45:22.694-04:00Yo are a winner! Stop by my blog to see what you h...Yo are a winner! Stop by my blog to see what you have won :)Whatever Dee-Dee wantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667589202894281216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-21366830827184943222010-04-13T09:09:49.143-04:002010-04-13T09:09:49.143-04:00Well said! I now am saying..."she is only wi...Well said! I now am saying..."she is only with me 4 more summers and off to college...what will I do?" Endless circle.Alexa Letthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559735676602768781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-8968945759706289332010-04-13T00:26:58.858-04:002010-04-13T00:26:58.858-04:00I had the same thoughts today (albeit not so well-...I had the same thoughts today (albeit not so well-written in my head) as I watched my daughter play alone on the kitchen floor while I folded laundry and did the dishes for an hour. I SO wanted to be down there with her, but I was drowning in household chores. It broke my heart. She is so good and deserves a mommy who will be interact and play every chance I can-- but those darn piles of laundry, dishes, bills, groceries keep growing.<br /><br />One GREAT piece of advice I was given in college was "You CAN have it all-- just not at the same time." The great body, but no kids. Kids--- but not a clean house. Money-- but not leisure because you are working. Keeping that in mind, on the rough days I see this as a stage to enjoy and the other things-- being toned and fit, long vacations, a clean house-- will come later. It's when I strive to have it all at the same time that I feel most overwhelmed. <br /><br />Beautifully written thoughts, Natalie!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16087891184317287511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-26527042747600267872010-04-12T17:13:37.739-04:002010-04-12T17:13:37.739-04:00Have you heard the song "you're gonna mis...Have you heard the song "you're gonna miss this" ?<br />If not, look it up on youtube, i absolutely love it. Helps me keep things in perspective when I'm down in the dumps, especially since the hubby is gone it's hard to find joy in the everyday things. But thanks for this, it was nicely written :)Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243426568267460084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-15342798590932519702010-04-12T13:39:10.353-04:002010-04-12T13:39:10.353-04:00Oh Natalie, you got me again with this one. Every ...Oh Natalie, you got me again with this one. Every single thing you said has been on my heart these last few months. We too, are without family in town and I constantly have to fight back the jealousy I feel towards friends of ours that have their parents right down the street. <br /><br />I think what you said about your husband having independence struck the biggest chord. I can't tell you how many times I have tried to explain to my hubs that he has this amazing thing called autonomy even while he is working hard all day at a job outisde of the house. When he has to pee he never has to stop and see if our girl is occupied enough that he can steel away for a minute. (And he never has to go #2 in front of an audience.) If he needs to run an errand in the middle of the day, he just does it--no diaper bag, no stroller, no juice cup and snacks and baby in tow. These days, even a solo trip to the grocery store sounds like a little slice of heaven to me. <br /> <br />I don't know you personally of course, but from what you share, it is clear you are a really good mom. Hang on and know you aren't alone. Sending hugs...sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211464557130638956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-81115957609823005462010-04-12T12:47:10.080-04:002010-04-12T12:47:10.080-04:00What a beautiful blog and post! I am so happy to d...What a beautiful blog and post! I am so happy to dropped by too. I have a fun surprise for you. So, pls contact me when you can.<br /><br />xo,<br />cristin<br />simplifiedbee@yahoo.com<br />www.simplifiedbee.comCristin // Simplified Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087851251083940026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-21676882543674889392010-04-12T12:13:56.961-04:002010-04-12T12:13:56.961-04:00Well said Natalie! I work so I cannot fully unde...Well said Natalie! I work so I cannot fully understand what it is like to be a stay at home mom except for I do get to experience that in the summer months and I cherish every moment. However, I do understand your need to escape for awhile. If we lived just a little closer, I gladly would help you out. HAng in there! You are doing a great job!!!!House Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386224340397586786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-25396509440425689722010-04-12T12:05:18.455-04:002010-04-12T12:05:18.455-04:00I love youI love youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09594791502456454183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-68106376935285976882010-04-12T11:35:52.919-04:002010-04-12T11:35:52.919-04:00This was beautiful, Natalie. Thank you so much for...This was beautiful, Natalie. Thank you so much for sharing.Namahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763009615417353433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-61680646657493300582010-04-12T10:21:32.138-04:002010-04-12T10:21:32.138-04:00I know how it feels to have no help and no family ...I know how it feels to have no help and no family around. It can make you feel sooo lonely at times. My lil man is 6 months old now and my husband and I never go on dates because we have literally no one to watch him. Hopefully life will start to look up...Kelly and Liamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09232710479029174334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-39795792415954624252010-04-12T09:23:34.724-04:002010-04-12T09:23:34.724-04:00Natalie,
I've followed your blog for some time...Natalie,<br />I've followed your blog for some time now and this is the first time I've responded! BTW, I really enjoy your blog. <br />I too have two little ones who are a little older than yours, but I can tell you that everything you've articulated is exactly how I have felt for so long. You are most definitely not alone!! And like you, I've always held that piece of advice in the back of my head -- that they grow up so fast -- because they really do! Just know that every little ounce of time and energy that you give to them today is worth it in the long run. You are an amazing mom and thanks for sharing what so many of us feel.<br /><br />AJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-44070575188227567742010-04-12T02:52:48.562-04:002010-04-12T02:52:48.562-04:00first of all, I really love your new blog design. ...first of all, I really love your new blog design. maybe you've had it for a while now, but i really love it!<br /><br />second- i do not have children of my own yet but i still appreciate this post for so many reasons. i love that you are so real and honest.... i feel so many times people portray who they want to be on their blogs. you admit that you can't take 24 hours a day 7 days a week of children, no matter how adorable they are- they still have their fits and you still have your weaknesses. i really appreciate that, it's refreshing. and it's evident how much you love being a mother and wife and that too is refreshing. thank you for sharing and for being so real!{amy k.}https://www.blogger.com/profile/08310985121880121844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-49524348920126093562010-04-12T01:01:31.162-04:002010-04-12T01:01:31.162-04:00I linked this at my blog!I linked this at my blog!Joy@WDDCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709113785857792361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-70700139058667234672010-04-12T00:39:31.353-04:002010-04-12T00:39:31.353-04:00Straight from my brain. I have been thinking about...Straight from my brain. I have been thinking about this since my third baby was born. It feels like she was born just a few days ago but it has been almost 6 months. The more children I have the faster time goes! I want to cry, want to hold on to them. But my children decide it's time to grow up and learn new things and grow, grow, grow. <br /><br />I think I'll take your advice to sit on the floor and color and play all day. I don't do that enough. There's always dishes and vacuuming and laundry to do. Tomorrow will be different.Joy@WDDCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709113785857792361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148002613892357830.post-9558883192341118162010-04-12T00:18:36.213-04:002010-04-12T00:18:36.213-04:00I couldn't have said that better about my own ...I couldn't have said that better about my own thoughts and feelings! Thanks for sharing, it's nice to know I'm not alone in feeling this way! You still seem to be so creative and make things so beautiful around you! I'm always impressed!!!The Pyper Famhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05830502591580033430noreply@blogger.com