Comments on Adventures in Babywearing: No Solicitors

That really was beautiful. It's so easy to think t...

2008-07-24T18:06:17.820-05:00

That really was beautiful.
It's so easy to think that everyone else's life is better than our own, don't you think?! I loved what you said about being happy for them making the great cookies-- and to send them your way. I feel like that too.

Wonderful post. You don't have to explain yourself...

2008-07-19T22:38:47.893-05:00

Wonderful post. You don't have to explain yourself to anyone. Congrats on your honorable mention at Scribbit.

Oh, I'm so proud of you and this post. And, I am s...

2008-07-18T15:49:26.538-05:00

Oh, I'm so proud of you and this post. And, I am so jealous that you get paid to write and have 76 comments...I think I might go and make some choc chip cookies to make up for the difference in my blogging world.

Congrats on your honorable mention. Loved the post. And lovin the thought of that sad sad door saleswoman...next time she should try a wonder woman costume :)

Congratulations on your honorable mention. I bet ...

2008-07-18T11:02:44.133-05:00

Congratulations on your honorable mention. I bet the solicitor didn't know how one rude comment could inspire such good writing.

Gilit

SO WELL SAID!

2008-07-15T21:58:27.042-05:00

SO WELL SAID!

Sitting here with Baby on breast in my spit up spo...

2008-07-15T13:41:46.028-05:00

Sitting here with Baby on breast in my spit up spotted tank top, typing with one hand, eating a bowl of soup and watching the toddler nearby...uhhh, yea and this is a calm moment. Waiting patiently for nap time so I can get a couple hours of 'work' in. I enjoy being a single wahm and am proud to be doing what I love, but it can't be said enough...we aren't sitting around eating bon bons all day;) Ooo..poo in diaper gotta run:D

She was pretty nervy to say that--and what you say...

2008-07-14T18:08:20.024-05:00

She was pretty nervy to say that--and what you say is so true. It's hard for me to remember that the day job I've got it really more important than the other stuff I do. Thanks for the reminder.

Couldn't agree more... People forget that when you...

2008-07-14T17:38:19.586-05:00

Couldn't agree more... People forget that when you work as a day-care provider or housekeeper or dishwasher/cook at a restaurant... THOSE are PAID jobs. For some reason, when you choose to do it without pay for your own family, it's a kick-back lifestyle.
Don't get me wrong - wouldn't trade it for the world... but it is so. not. as. easy. as. it. appears.
In a month I will be a "true" WAHM - and I'm sure I'll feel even more defensive about "staying at home all day."
But I'm proud of myself too. My linen closet has been cleaned out, my pantry reorganized and I have a HUGE pile of clothes to donate to charity... all done in the past 3 days. Go me.
And Go You!!

P.S. I wanted to encourage you to submit this for...

2008-07-14T04:07:29.439-05:00

P.S. I wanted to encourage you to submit this for Scribbit's July writing contest. The theme is "Wonder Woman."
Lori

I haven't read the comments, so I don't know who e...

2008-07-13T19:04:50.404-05:00

I haven't read the comments, so I don't know who else has said this, but that was a SCAM! I had a very similar girl come to my door and guilt me and I bought a magazine and it's not even a real company. My $32 is down the drain and after I looked it up, there are tons of complaint forums about it.

Wow you totally just spoke to me. I too have, as o...

2008-07-13T18:39:33.478-05:00

Wow you totally just spoke to me. I too have, as of lately, had the same exact moment of crying in front of my computer. Crying because I know that what I am doing (working from home) is really helping my family, and I am proud of myself.
Yeah nobody really knows what I do, and most of the time I am treated as if I'm sitting around all day doing nothing. HA! I have no such thing as 15 minute breaks or an hour for lunch. Most of the time, I am eating lunch in front of my computer, working in my only free time of the day, when the baby is sleeping.
What does make me happy is that at least my husband knows it, and he is proud of me. If it weren't for the money I bring in we would not have just bought our first house.

I used to think it'd be easy to "just" stay at hom...

2008-07-13T16:58:04.468-05:00

I used to think it'd be easy to "just" stay at home with the kids... before I had Suzi. Now I'm glad I work outside the home a little. And with college still somewhat fresh in my mind, I remember the stress of deadlines. I thought I was the only one who felt like crap when salespeople came right up to my door and I had to tell them no. I think we ought to be safe if we stay in our houses. Don't tempt an honest shopaholic!

No matter what area of life or profession, there a...

2008-07-13T16:25:36.123-05:00

No matter what area of life or profession, there are always people who think that their own lack of success and the success of others is due to "luck."

Of course a little luck never hurt, but that luck finds you when you are working hard. They are missing the hard work that goes into 99% of success stories.

I had a friend who was a SAHM of 4 and she couldn't stand when people commented on her "luck"--she scraped and scrimped to do something she believed to be important.

And people tell me I'm lucky to work from home--well what about the years I spent building my teaching credentials and going to college and grad school and paying off the loans?

Nope. I have even heard I was just "lucky" that I was smart enough to go to a good college.

I'm lucky and proud to have been born in the US in this day and age...but I still had to work hard to make something of my opportunities.

Some people just feel better thinking they have no responsibility for their life and sitting around waiting for luck to happen to them.

Amen Sister! oh wait I was really going to say tha...

2008-07-13T07:13:21.041-05:00

Amen Sister! oh wait I was really going to say that then looked over and saw JO-lynne had too started her comment with that. What's it about us holy roly ladies?? LOL Just kidding. But seriously, I agree 110% I do manage a household, soon to be three kids, a ministry and a writing career so I completely understand and know that no one else does sometimes and that's annoying!

Gosh darn toooten! That is the strongest language ...

2008-07-13T00:11:20.303-05:00

Gosh darn toooten! That is the strongest language I will allow for this comment:)

You go! and the belly is coming along nicely congrats!

Bravo! Well said, Stephanie. (By the way, if you s...

2008-07-12T23:43:10.013-05:00

Bravo! Well said, Stephanie.

(By the way, if you send me your address, I might be your cookie making friend. Baking is my addiction.)

Amen Sister. Family and friends call during my wo...

2008-07-12T20:38:40.978-05:00

Amen Sister. Family and friends call during my work day and sometimes act confused when I say I'm working and can't talk. Some people still act shocked when I tell how early I have to get up to work when I've told them this already in the past! I do a ton of writing for my job too. Yes, I'm on my computer, but I'm working!

You rock, I am just letting you know. And I am ver...

2008-07-12T16:48:15.872-05:00

You rock, I am just letting you know. And I am very proud/in awe of all you have done-I am always telling my husband how cool I think you are and all the great things/advice you write about.

So, Steph, PLEASE keep on "just staying home with the kids" cause you help keep me sane by letting me into your little blog life and encouraging me in mine. :)

Love that line about the flowery apron and cookies...

2008-07-12T15:01:25.743-05:00

Love that line about the flowery apron and cookies! If only life were like that!

Yes, yes and YES. ;)

2008-07-12T14:11:52.834-05:00

Yes, yes and YES. ;)

Ugh. You SHOULD be proud. In fact, we should all b...

2008-07-12T13:09:48.825-05:00

Ugh. You SHOULD be proud. In fact, we should all be proud of ourselves, no matter what we do. There is never any cause to take out your own frustrations on a stranger, simply because she has no need for your services.

SAHM and WAHM are so under appreciated! Growing u...

2008-07-12T12:04:07.789-05:00

SAHM and WAHM are so under appreciated! Growing up, the only "career" I knew I wanted was to be a SAHM... what a blessing. Having no kids (yet), you are the kind of mom and woman that I look to as an example. Keep up the amazing work, you're an inspiration! :)

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for saying what a...

2008-07-12T11:05:26.189-05:00

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for saying what all of us are feeling.

You said that so very well.This made me remember w...

2008-07-12T09:18:12.813-05:00

You said that so very well.

This made me remember when I was teaching full time and envious of my friend who had two children under two. I kept thinking I wish I could just stay at home all day like her. Needless to say, I didn't have children at the time. Sometimes I'm amazed at what I used to think.

But don't forget to be thankful that you can do th...

2008-07-12T08:57:39.836-05:00

But don't forget to be thankful that you can do this right now.

We don't have kids yet because I can't pay all the bills with any work-at-home job I've figured out, so I go to an office and work 45 -50 hours per week. Because right now I still need to pay ALL the bills.

I'm looking forward to the type of work you do, instead of the copying, phone answering, putting up with moody bosses type I have now ....