tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post7393146839756053240..comments2024-03-15T05:26:31.468-07:00Comments on life according to the prp: The Post That Makes You Feel So Much Better About YourselfPRPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13328370945104401854noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-31870021370722676972012-02-03T11:26:56.412-08:002012-02-03T11:26:56.412-08:00I'm in Heather!I'm in Heather!PRPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328370945104401854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-11032872274258068252012-02-03T10:21:47.717-08:002012-02-03T10:21:47.717-08:00Dutch Bros? You and me? I heard about some eggno...Dutch Bros? You and me? I heard about some eggnog concoction there...Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079751153406018476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-25928217867283151372012-02-01T23:40:09.306-08:002012-02-01T23:40:09.306-08:00Wow, you have obviously struck a chord with ALL mo...Wow, you have obviously struck a chord with ALL moms! Being a mom is by far, the hardest job on the planet at times. I hate to admit that I've had more then my share of nights where I headed to bed with tears in my eyes thinking about the crummy parenting job I had done that day. It is completely normal. Good days and bad days are just part of the routine. You are one of the most amazing mothers I know. This is why the down days make such an impact on you. You are a rock star mom--- your kids are the evidence! Keep your chin up, cut yourself some slack, and know that you are doing your best and have friends and a hubby who support you 100%.<br /><br />I love you!Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-6679286685295662152012-02-01T21:51:35.706-08:002012-02-01T21:51:35.706-08:00true words, true word...
we are all there, sometim...true words, true word...<br />we are all there, sometimes. It is the trenches. I haven't peed with the door shut for years, or talked on the phone without having to cover the other ear just so that i have a chance of hearing the conversation....<br />you are not alone.<br />hang in thereMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06676041087934028130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-24983824711274935212012-02-01T20:08:46.345-08:002012-02-01T20:08:46.345-08:00I've been feeling the same way lately. The ol...I've been feeling the same way lately. The older my kids get, the more I realize why they say to savor your little ones while they're little. As they become older and start exercising their will a bit more, I find their behavior a lot less "savorable" (is that a word? no?) That being said, even though they are bringing on new challenges that I'm not sure I'm ready for yet, I still get glimpses of who they are, underneath the snark and attitude. I catch them doing kind things for each other. A 'thank you' here, a story of being a good friend there. Small decisions that they are making that may not seem like a big deal to some. But to me, it's those little things that make all the difference and let me know that in the end, they're going to be okay.<br /><br />As Ashley said, you are doing a phenomenal job. You have very well behaved, very well adjusted, very well mannered children. They are kind, and considerate. They are compassionate and dang it, they are funny! Where do you think they have learned these things? You and Brad are such great examples.tharkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13959419902975113806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-82554530535689558122012-02-01T19:45:01.891-08:002012-02-01T19:45:01.891-08:00I've been there. I AM there. Right with you ...I've been there. I AM there. Right with you sister!! And we will prevail, together! :) Love ya and I soo feel your pain. It is exhausting. Make sure to make time for yourself (and me). That does wonders, makes you feel like you can go another couple rounds. And, although it is hard to believe, I hear one day we will think back on these trying times and laugh.Tracynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-33443618623034714662012-02-01T17:20:32.400-08:002012-02-01T17:20:32.400-08:00Karen,
Istant tears when I read your post. Answer...Karen,<br />Istant tears when I read your post. Answer to my prayers....I am sure of it. Sometimes being a mom is a lonely endeavor! <br />Thank you for being honest - being a mother is the biggest blessing in my life, it also stretches me and helps me to grow into the mother I am meant to be - and that is a daily process - something I will work on the rest of my life - and probably still not get it right. But the journey is so worth it!<br />I am right there with you in the trenches right now - parenting is no joke - and I think as woman we think we have to be perfect, and have an answer for everything, and be everything for everybody. I know I put that pressure on myself a lot. <br />I am grateful that there are woman out there that can be honest about things.....instead of making it look like everything is perfect in their world. Life's not perfect, nor are we....we are striving to be, and that's OK. We are where we are meant to be - all at different stages in life - and loving and accepting people for where they are at - and loving myself for where I am at...just like our Savior does instead of comparing myself to everyone around me. I know I am a good mom - but the adversary wants me to feel differently - and I am a perfectionist - and very hard on myself - accepting and loving myself is hard sometimes...even though I know I am a good mom and wife. There is always room for improvement - and there are always days where I need to be patient with myself and love myself through just like I do for my own kids. Thank you! You made my day!Mandy Rasmussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336063385909117301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-13753828855848861402012-02-01T15:11:08.057-08:002012-02-01T15:11:08.057-08:00I wish I had some fantastic words to uplift or ins...I wish I had some fantastic words to uplift or inspire you. However, I am in the trenches too. Some days are fantastic, other days, well, I would rather not talk about those days! I guess I can just tell you that you're not alone. I can tell you that I have had moments where I wonder if this is really what my life was supposed to look like? Dirty dishes, laundry, and more laundry? I guess at least I have the choice. If I HAD to work, and missed out on all of this, I would probably whine about that too. Love you!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769910337177639884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-87291870731709730632012-02-01T14:56:54.851-08:002012-02-01T14:56:54.851-08:00Karen, you don't give yourself enough credit. ...Karen, you don't give yourself enough credit. Granted, I am not in your home, watching what's going on or seeing the day to day life of your family, but I know you. You are amazing. You are the wife and mother I always aspired to be (and still do aspire to be) I would bet a lot of money that your kids think you are the greatest thing ever and that they are lucky to have a mom like you. So, if there is anything to give you a little bit of comfort, know that this girl always has and always will, think that you are a major rockstar. :)Ashley Calawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04439034256163667925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-52870405587458660102012-02-01T14:46:59.926-08:002012-02-01T14:46:59.926-08:00A mom has got to have a good hiding place. The ca...A mom has got to have a good hiding place. The car parked in the garage is a good one. With the lights off, no one notices you if you hold real still. I hide in my pantry. Aidan called it my 'place to think things through' yesterday. Or my closet, but they find me there. In short, I feel you. You are raising some terrific kids, the kind of kids who are proud to call you Mama and the kind of kids who are a good influence on mine! The sun will come out:)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03450905649966670631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-58743669405791147362012-02-01T14:24:30.535-08:002012-02-01T14:24:30.535-08:00I hear ya...I have those days too. I think we all ...I hear ya...I have those days too. I think we all do at one time or another. Hang in there, don't be too hard on yourself, and remember...The sun will come out, tomorrow. :)almond nuthousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01817612735544154829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518121.post-18955580008680078392012-02-01T13:16:34.779-08:002012-02-01T13:16:34.779-08:00I'm right there with you. Things that were eas...I'm right there with you. Things that were easy with one child are big challenges with another. I feel cranky a lot. It makes me feel bad that there are some days where my kids only hear my cranky voice. Sometimes I say things, and then I stop and get so mad that it came out of mouth targeted at my children and I feel like I'm the one that needs to go in time out. (Which would be great if I could actually be left alone for more than twenty seconds.) Ha!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004387896665020980noreply@blogger.com