tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post1725178701079055585..comments2023-10-28T09:42:42.515-04:00Comments on The TRUTH about Motherhood: What do you do when your kid doesn't match your shoes or your bag?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-75567330235873882032010-07-11T19:56:02.134-04:002010-07-11T19:56:02.134-04:00You've kinda hit the nail on the head in terms...You've kinda hit the nail on the head in terms of one of my reasons for mommy guilt. I have 2 little boys and my husband and I both work which means that they are in daycare for way too many hours a day. I remember when I went back to work after my first son all I could keep asking myself was why even have kids if I'm basically just going to pay someone else to take care of them. I still fight with that thought BUT I make sure that the time I do spend with them is packed with love and attention for all of us. I'm just hoping that Hubs can get his CPA so I can go down to part time. I refuse to let someone else help my boys with their homework or bring them to whatever practice they need to go to.ethnically ambiguoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00958799964567524167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-71910226245536408912010-07-01T12:04:30.452-04:002010-07-01T12:04:30.452-04:00Last paragraph really hit the nail on the head. OU...Last paragraph really hit the nail on the head. OUr children are so incredibly precious. It is sad when you realize how many children out there aren't treated that way by their own families.<br /><br />I have to admit however, that though I love my children desperately, and I feel guilty when I use anyone to watch them outside of myself, including school and television, I need that break sometimes. It is hard because I want to be an involved parent, but sometimes I do need a moment to myself. So I flip on the TV for a little bit, or I send them to Mother's Day Out two days a week. But I still feel guilty. I don't think I am one of those moms you are describing, but I feel like less of a mom when I realize that I need help or a break sometimes. Sigh.Organic Motherhood with Cool Whiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305464822153790948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-62733881200969351682010-06-30T21:42:33.653-04:002010-06-30T21:42:33.653-04:00How much do I love your blog! I just found your co...How much do I love your blog! I just found your comment on mine and headed right over...This is too true - most of the time I live in NYC, and when you have kids in NYC most look at you like you have the wrong accessory - and if you have a stroller that is blocking their way look out! They just may curse you out for taking up their sidewalk space! Many who have kids here have them so that they can be accepted within certain social circles, but when it tires, they are still left with their child or children - and they get left to be watched by nanny's. Makes me mad to think that so many want to have children and can't- these women have them and don't really want them but to serve their own purpose. <br />Have a great night!<br />~Sarah<br />P.S. your "Truism" post at the top is SOOOOO FUNNY! You've found yourself a new follower:)One Savvy Mom!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10999745254758186459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-11987416759149243812010-06-30T00:42:14.730-04:002010-06-30T00:42:14.730-04:00Ladies, thank you so much for all of your wonderfu...Ladies, thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments. Thanks for reading!Happy Mothering!Truthful Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418118155979582823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-1496898712884441662010-06-29T23:16:40.049-04:002010-06-29T23:16:40.049-04:00You write so freakin' good! Very well said. :)...You write so freakin' good! Very well said. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-19784384530469861892010-06-29T15:15:19.759-04:002010-06-29T15:15:19.759-04:00Wonderful post! Unfortunately, I know a few mother...Wonderful post! Unfortunately, I know a few mothers like this.Stacey @ Chasing Cloud 9https://www.blogger.com/profile/03935085707229643962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-12592073061452568442010-06-29T14:00:39.544-04:002010-06-29T14:00:39.544-04:00Amen! Standing and applauding over here.
You ar...Amen! Standing and applauding over here. <br />You are so right about those parents. I just can't even imagine what they are thinking and the damage they are doing to their kids.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-7704888152862305242010-06-29T13:34:33.136-04:002010-06-29T13:34:33.136-04:00This is sadly true. I have seen it myself and it&#...This is sadly true. I have seen it myself and it's just terrible. I have been thinking this myself how people live their lives and get married and have kids simply because that's the next step and it's what society tells them to do. That doesn't mean that's why they desire. THey are just going through the motions. But children are the innocents in this equation and really, they end up being punished because of parent selfishness. Well, here's a tip for all parents.....parenting is selflessness. You can't be selfish and be a good parent. It's putting yourself aside for the greater good of your child.Lainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10908436103293843647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-61622118613079313282010-06-29T10:28:31.993-04:002010-06-29T10:28:31.993-04:00I know several people like that. Including my now ...I know several people like that. Including my now ex-SIL. They have kids to check that next box in the things to do list. It has always made me crazy (I saw a lot of it as a daycare worker), but after having gone through infertility and the struggle to adopt it makes me crazy rage-full!sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10407880075964040578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-52438503504437324562010-06-29T10:04:29.928-04:002010-06-29T10:04:29.928-04:00I gave you an award!!
http://www.chasingtwinsinlou...I gave you an award!!<br />http://www.chasingtwinsinlouboutins.com/2010/06/and-award-goes-to.htmlAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621837291634333417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-42658762510808924052010-06-29T07:39:16.941-04:002010-06-29T07:39:16.941-04:00Well put. And it's so sad because these are c...Well put. And it's so sad because these are children with feelings and emotions, not a pair of shoes to be shined and brought out on special occasions. It's so easy to phone in parenting, it's difficult to get down on the floor and play.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536683370164720232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-62374318582742114722010-06-29T07:10:31.635-04:002010-06-29T07:10:31.635-04:00I totally agree! I actually just wrote a bit about...I totally agree! I actually just wrote a bit about this same topic on my blog last night too! It makes me so sad to hear women talk (and write in magazines) about their babies as things that cramp their style. It is too sad. <br /><br />Great post!Lisa at Rockland Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184108376837819012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027511072264313662.post-21977307584561459512010-06-29T02:29:42.910-04:002010-06-29T02:29:42.910-04:00I love your post! And the last sentences are so tr...I love your post! And the last sentences are so true! You have a healthy way of seeing parenthood and i love that!<br />Happy Tuesday and if you need a few tips about the navigation bar I just have a <a href="http://designitchic.blogspot.com/2010/06/navigation-bar-ww.html" rel="nofollow">post</a> about that today! I bet you want it hidden, right?<a href="http://designitchic.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Happy Tuesday</a>!Design It Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150546017330307544noreply@blogger.com