Comments on: Can anyone relate…

By: Amber Howard-MCGinnis

Amber Howard-MCGinnis — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:30:28 +0000

Barbara Walters once said,

“Most of us have trouble juggling. The woman who says she

doesn’t is someone whom I admire but have never met.”

By: Lylah

Lylah — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:25:19 +0000

Thank you for sharing this link…

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:45:22 +0000

Thanks for sharing the link. It is such a tough job we do as moms. It is helpful just to know that the struggles and frustrations I go through are shared by others and it’s not “just me” that faces these kinds of feelings.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:47:07 +0000

Wow. I read that and recognize myself although I admit many nights the annoyance and frustration CLEARLY show through to my older kids (my youngest happily goes night night – love it). And I just realized my daughter actually has stopped asking me to lay with her or to tell me another thing and sadly I think that is the worst – that she has given up vying for my attention at night and being satisfied with a tuck in. sigh. if only my actions and attention matched the love I have in my heart for my kids. Good post – makes me really think.

By: The Happy Housewife

The Happy Housewife — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:47:50 +0000

I can totally relate. I was just thinking on this over the weekend. I need to be way more purposeful in my time, especially with the kids. Great post! Thanks for sharing it!
Toni

By: Kate @ Bliss and That

Kate @ Bliss and That — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:12:54 +0000

That hurts so badly to read that…. I’m appreciative for the reminder and perspective, though. Now if you excuse me, I have some snuggling to do…

By: Adventures In Babywearing

Adventures In Babywearing — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:39:16 +0000

Yes, so very much so.

Steph

By: not so perfect girl

not so perfect girl — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:34:43 +0000

wow, I just read it. it’s a tear jerker.

By: Giovanna

Giovanna — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:56:28 +0000

Oh Mary, this touched my heart and made me cry.
I think we all feel this way to one extent or another, we as mothers are our own worst critics and put more guilt on ourselves than anyone else.

A woman once told me when I first got pregnant a long time ago, “remember that your children are a gift from God and always remember to show thanks for them by being there for them no matter what.”

BTW – I really enjoy reading your blog… : )

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:33:32 +0000

Hi Mary- Just wanted to let you know that I made the Mexican Chicken w/Bow-Ties from your cookbook and it was a big hit with my family! I used taco sauce in place of the salsa, because a couple of mine don’t like “chunks”, but they all said it was yummy, even the pickier ones. Thanks for a great book!