tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post6524721737690128703..comments2023-07-29T06:17:50.673-04:00Comments on From the Cheap Seats: Surviving InadequaciesLaskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12001998549713092381noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-67337076214784669182009-05-11T21:39:00.000-04:002009-05-11T21:39:00.000-04:00You will be.You will be.Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460136246441367993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-82416367981009171922009-05-07T14:33:00.000-04:002009-05-07T14:33:00.000-04:00I sit here reading this, having been at home with ...I sit here reading this, having been at home with my kids for over 4 years now, every word resonating in every fibre of my being. <br /><br />This is far from it for you, my lovely friend. Like the other mothers who have said this earlier, you are making the right choice for you and your family right now. Far from inadequate, you are taking the time for the most important role of your life, that of being a mother. <br /><br />You are a different "you" now; that is the one thing I have realized since experiencing the SAHM gig. The kids will have changed you. And will help you carve out more wonderful stories and chapters ahead of you.<br /><br />So, can I tell you how grateful I am that you blog? This was beyond wonderful.Karen MEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834425321020756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-13312555913484838012009-05-06T16:25:00.000-04:002009-05-06T16:25:00.000-04:00First off, you are such a good writer. This post ...First off, you are such a good writer. This post should be entered in some sort of writing contest and WIN! <br /><br />Secondly, I think most of us "sahm"s have the same feelings from time to time. I just always try to remember that at this time, right now, for me and my kids, this is how and where God has placed me. And honestly, for ME, it's the best "place" I've been in a while. ; )<br /><br />I love that our stories continue to unravel and that they are constantly evolving, for all of us...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-69950305204618152312009-05-06T11:05:00.000-04:002009-05-06T11:05:00.000-04:00As tired and cliched as it might sound, this appli...As tired and cliched as it might sound, this applies to your life, I think:<br /><br />ROAD LESS TRAVELED<br /><br />Two roads diverged in a yellow wood<br />And sorry I could not travel both<br />And be one traveler, long I stood<br />And looked down one as far as I could<br />To where it bent in the undergrowth<br /><br />Then took the other as just as fair<br />And having perhaps the better claim<br />Because it was grassy and wanted wear<br />Though as for that, the passing there<br />Had worn them really about the same<br /><br />And both that morning equally lay<br />In leaves no step had trodden black<br />Oh, I kept the first for another day!<br />Yet, knowing how way leads onto way<br />I doubted if I should ever come back<br /><br />I shall be telling this with a sigh<br />Somewhere ages and ages hence<br />Two roads diverged in a wood<br />And I took the one less traveled by<br />And that has made all the difference<br /><br /><br />Robert FrostFleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412755038083750088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-37330481662159607072009-05-05T19:09:00.000-04:002009-05-05T19:09:00.000-04:00I kinda wish I was one of those girls who always w...I kinda wish I was one of those girls who always wanted to be a mom when I grew up! It was never in my list of preferred occupations, though. I find myself woefully unprepared and out of my element. Whenever I think about what "I" want to do, being a mom is never the first thing that comes to mind. Yet it is so rewarding in a strange way. I know all about those mixed feelings. I'm filing away all those other dreams as they come up for future reference - and trying to enjoy each moment of mommyhood as it happens.Mozi Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-69496375164535224232009-05-05T13:19:00.000-04:002009-05-05T13:19:00.000-04:00Goodness how much I love love love your place..you...Goodness how much I love love love your place..your words are always perfection.. I hate sounding like a broken record...but another wonderful post..Kimhttp://www.kimpacephotographyblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-80577508264843117252009-05-05T08:59:00.000-04:002009-05-05T08:59:00.000-04:00Wow...I just found you from Tiaras&Tantrums an...Wow...I just found you from Tiaras&Tantrums and what a moving post. I'm not a SAHM, but there've been brief moments where the thought makes me shudder...so afraid of losing me, falling short in my own story. I definitely give credit to those who do and part of me, feels so guilty I am not a SAHM but... I don't think your story is done, just taking a different path - perhaps the road less traveled?<br /><br />Love your blog - will be back!<br />~KGypsiAdventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114056397143074653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-74969114074144022452009-05-04T22:16:00.000-04:002009-05-04T22:16:00.000-04:00I felt that way too when I was home full time. Onc...I felt that way too when I was home full time. Once my kids were both well into school I went back to work and have a second life doing something I really enjoy. Your story is never finished. You'll be pleasantly surprised what is waiting for you down the road.Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-39874571722165431102009-05-04T17:22:00.000-04:002009-05-04T17:22:00.000-04:00The beauty of our lives as Mom's is that - once th...The beauty of our lives as Mom's is that - once the kids are older, you get to continue your own story, its not over yet, only being enhanced by this period of motherhood - that I would not have traded for anything else in the world.<br /><br />Over? Not hardly!Wait. What?https://www.blogger.com/profile/16914656489970904052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-15852374051602314432009-05-04T13:20:00.000-04:002009-05-04T13:20:00.000-04:00And each one of us who are mothers has the same fe...And each one of us who are mothers has the same feelings, I would dare to say. Days when the feeling is, "Oh, all this? I am so blessed!" to days where it is,"Is this ALL?" There is time for it all, I believe.....Korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523892197119604721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-72487459078671488752009-05-04T13:14:00.000-04:002009-05-04T13:14:00.000-04:00FIRST off . . . you are all too much. I'm flatter...FIRST off . . . you are all too much. I'm flattered with all your support. And you know, I truly do believe what I write, that WE are all in a place where the story will no doubt continue . . . and what a story it will be. <br /><br />And to KAREN . . . you have no idea how amazing you are, do you? We could discuss your ridiculously huge heart, your admirable tenacity, your perfect sense of humor or even your IMMENSE talent (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=90329). Instead, I just encourage everyone to go check her out. You'll see exactly what I see . . .Laskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001998549713092381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-27880509254170676172009-05-04T09:46:00.000-04:002009-05-04T09:46:00.000-04:00I prefer to live one day at a time because if I th...I prefer to live one day at a time because if I think of the "what ifs" and "maybes" then surely I'll be disappointed. Live in the here and now is my motto.<br /><br />I obviously have no goals for life.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037928148778848386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-13058637213584360832009-05-04T01:49:00.000-04:002009-05-04T01:49:00.000-04:00You know how much I love you?
because I do.
You ...You know how much I love you?<br /><br />because I do.<br /><br />You are a brilliant, bold, kind, beautiful woman and I will watch you sparkle. You already do.flutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-74832559452796400842009-05-03T22:58:00.000-04:002009-05-03T22:58:00.000-04:00sent you an email....sent you an email....tommiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744207550343647140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-53157004500237842202009-05-03T22:40:00.000-04:002009-05-03T22:40:00.000-04:00The thing is that your Mommy gig is firstly, the m...The thing is that your Mommy gig is firstly, the most important gig of your life and secondly, the at home part, the part where you can focus on nothing else, is temporary.<br /><br />I am at the end of this and finding that now that I have the ability to spread my wings, it's scary. I am not ready for it to be over....<br /><br />The grass, it's always greener. But the point is, your story, it's no where near finished.<br /><br />Go get 'em!Kamis Khlopchykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891667631830654830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-42945906050898868222009-05-03T22:25:00.000-04:002009-05-03T22:25:00.000-04:00Her~ You are having a her~
And there is an amazi...Her~ You are having a her~<br /><br />And there is an amazing transformation that takes place when they are around seven and nine...time freed...and the future open. Best to get out a notebook and start dreaming.Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-40951766327244761372009-05-03T21:59:00.000-04:002009-05-03T21:59:00.000-04:00This makes me think about my life. I'm still worki...This makes me think about my life. I'm still working full time, but I'm working a job that I didn't go to college for. It is still in my field, but I no longer write full time and writing is what I always wanted to do. Still, if I could, I think I would really like to be home full time with my son. For me, the guilt is the other way around.Lisa @ Boondock Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430994283914399581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-62909624154903079782009-05-03T21:37:00.000-04:002009-05-03T21:37:00.000-04:00I LOVE this post. Love it for so many reasons. A...I LOVE this post. Love it for so many reasons. As a teacher on the other side, back to teaching after being home home for a few years with my little ones, I long to be the mama with the stroller, or swollen belly, dropping her kiddos off in the carpool lane. <br /><br />Such an example of "grass is greener," ya' think? When I was at home, I thought I required more of that (perceived) gratification of working outside of the home. Now that I'm home, I wonder how I can do the mama AND teaching thing simultaneously...<br /><br />And so, what I really think... YOU have a beautiful story ahead, as a WOMAN. Not as a mother, or a teacher necessarily, but as a WOMAN, as YOU. Let the journey unfold. Look at where you are right. now. It's a pretty cool place to be. <br /><br />I feel like I so get it, this dissonance between mother/teacher... and really I don't know. From here, I like the way YOUR view looks, if that helps at all.<br /><br />:)just jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218649675899000158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-64244987766926383812009-05-03T20:55:00.000-04:002009-05-03T20:55:00.000-04:00This is a powerful post for so many reasons. I thi...This is a powerful post for so many reasons. I think as mothers we always feel a combination of guilt, euphoria, and "what if?" all the time, no matter what choices we make. If we are working outside of home, we wonder whether it would be better for our children if we were at home; when we are at home every day, we wonder if we are being unfair to them to wish for "more" for ourselves, or unfair to our own potential... Finding the answer is always a short-term process: there are right answers for now that might not be the same as the right answers for two or three years from now. You have lots of stories yet in your life, and I'm sure those stories will vary as your children grow. The power you have, though, as a story teller, is something that will not disappear.MommyTimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860003098383600806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-35352801566462634802009-05-03T20:31:00.000-04:002009-05-03T20:31:00.000-04:00Oh, I think your story is just starting on the bes...Oh, I think your story is just starting on the best chapters yet! These are the chapters of your life that you will forever cherish. These are the times you can never get back...but the rest, the rest can be picked up later on.<br />So sit back, enjoy the giggles and know you made the right choices...the important ones!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04213432471222062114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-66545323126716040832009-05-03T20:18:00.000-04:002009-05-03T20:18:00.000-04:00your story is so much BIGGER than you imagined. t...your story is so much BIGGER than you imagined. truly. different, perhaps, but fantastic all the same.painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-10680804022395827342009-05-03T20:16:00.000-04:002009-05-03T20:16:00.000-04:00Your story is just starting. And the story of you...Your story is just starting. And the story of your precious son and daughter is just beginning too. I can wait to hear more of the story!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156212038739784644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-74771579302785135022009-05-03T19:58:00.000-04:002009-05-03T19:58:00.000-04:00I think this is just the begining. But,I'm biased....I think this is just the begining. But,I'm biased. L, you are wicked smart. And, I don't say that lightly. What is even better about you is that aside from your talent and your ability, you might just be the kindest, and most hilarious women I know. I have a hard time with people, don't have to tell you that ;) the reason I do is because I have these outrageously high expectations for them as writers, women, friends. You have never once dissapointed me. You support me, love me, stick by me even when I try my hardest to push you away. Frankly, you are the most amazing women. Sweetheart, I know I have written a novel(sorry)But, I want you to see what I see and know what I know. You are a gift as mother, sister, daughter, writer, and very dear friend.ConverseMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964215682943025507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4304861315452931366.post-17770818682652952322009-05-03T19:34:00.000-04:002009-05-03T19:34:00.000-04:00We just finished talking about this at my book gro...We just finished talking about this at my book group-after reading Revolutionary Road. <br /><br />It seems like the downside of growing up to think you can achieve anything is guilt when you don't. <br /><br />The choice you've made is obviously right for you--and there will still be time later for other things when your kids don't need you the way they do now.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.com