Comments on Adventures in Babywearing: If I Can Make It Here, I Can Make It Anywhere

Enjoy your alone + girls' time. You deserve it.

2008-05-02T23:14:25.487-05:00

Enjoy your alone + girls' time. You deserve it.

I didn't read the previous post, but I just wanted...

2008-05-02T23:03:56.583-05:00

I didn't read the previous post, but I just wanted to say I really appreciate this one. You write so well, Steph.
Jody was gone for much of this week and I purposely was sure to not over-schedule myself w/ blogging, etc. so that I had time to really be present for my kids. The week went very well as a result. I wish I could do this every week, but I struggle with it because I feel like I need time to do my thing too. It's so hard to find the right balance btwn meeting the needs of my children and meeting my own needs (i.e. keeping my sanity).

Hope you enjoy your ladies' nights this weekend! :) You deserve 'em!

GOOD for you, love. You most certainly DO deserve...

2008-05-02T22:44:25.499-05:00

GOOD for you, love. You most certainly DO deserve it!!!! Buy the cutest shoes ever!

I love you "workplace" relation. Its so true. I no...

2008-05-02T21:11:01.783-05:00

I love you "workplace" relation. Its so true. I notice those days that begin with me just sucking it up and putting on my game face often turn out to be some of the best.

First of all, I just wanted to say I love the way ...

2008-05-02T16:55:48.552-05:00

First of all, I just wanted to say I love the way the great outdoors smells right before a storm.

Second, I love how you take time for yourself without burdening yourself with guilt. You deserve it - and I'm sure it makes you an even better mommy than you already are.

Have fun shoe shopping, manicuring, friending, etc.

I really need a girl's night out! I was just thin...

2008-05-02T16:05:51.208-05:00

I really need a girl's night out! I was just thinking today about how long it's been since I've gone out with a friend for fun. Meetings and studies don't count. Have a fun weekend!

You're such a stellar 'employee'! Now, I better g...

2008-05-02T15:16:48.149-05:00

You're such a stellar 'employee'! Now, I better get OFF this computer and get back to real life...laundry dishes & cleaning :)

I love this post, but I love the last one, too. I...

2008-05-02T15:07:36.260-05:00

I love this post, but I love the last one, too. I think it's awesome that you allow yourself to be honest enough to post both of them, and we are all that way. Both of those people. Thanks for being real.

Wow, thanks for refreshing my perspective!

2008-05-02T14:05:43.334-05:00

Wow, thanks for refreshing my perspective!

Ive had to do a lot of "telling myself" things lat...

2008-05-02T13:55:17.672-05:00

Ive had to do a lot of "telling myself" things lately too. Things like, "you know this will pass" and "only one thing at a time, don't worry about everything else" and, "it's only been a week, it's ok if you still need maternity shorts."

Thank you for that post. Sometimes I get down on ...

2008-05-02T13:14:03.885-05:00

Thank you for that post. Sometimes I get down on myself, and think "why?". I'll keep this post in mind when I'm dead on my feet. I am so thankful for each day I have with my children...and it's moms around the world who help me understand.

Regardless if you are a working mom from home or a...

2008-05-02T12:40:03.747-05:00

Regardless if you are a working mom from home or a working mom outside of the home, we are all moms and we all need some personal alone time. It is tough to wear so many hats at times and to get overwhelmed with the needs of others, but taking the time to breathe in and then exhale can give you such a new positive perspective can't it?

Glad to hear that you are feeling better and enjoy the shopping, mani and girls night out!

You're a terrific writer, Steph. I'm sorry you wer...

2008-05-02T12:37:48.081-05:00

You're a terrific writer, Steph. I'm sorry you were so exhausted - I'm fighting something like that myself - but it does pass, eventually.

Now, that's the daughter I raised....So proud of y...

2008-05-02T12:14:44.463-05:00

Now, that's the daughter I raised....So proud of you. Enjoy your shoe shopping and night out with the girls.

I think you should write a novel. When I was readi...

2008-05-02T11:02:00.107-05:00

I think you should write a novel. When I was reading this I sucked in, like it was a really great book I was reading. I think you can do it.

I'm glad you had a pretty good day after all:)

Maybe its in the air, but my 2 year old was extrem...

2008-05-02T10:59:17.674-05:00

Maybe its in the air, but my 2 year old was extremely crabby yesterday. I just stopped what I was doing and sat down with her for about 10 minutes and then she was fine..Good job on giving it your all and have fun with girls..

I can relate to your feeling that your kids are yo...

2008-05-02T08:59:32.916-05:00

I can relate to your feeling that your kids are your work right now. That's how I feel also. I'm not perfect...like going to a job outside the home and having a bad day those happen at home also, but I do remind myself that I'm home where I want to be...raising my family like I always planned.

It sounds like you made the best of your day because you made your mind up to do so. It always feels better once we do that. I remember feeling lighter than air because I was doing the dishes. For some reason it just hit me that night that I'm exactly where I always hoped and I need to relish it.

Good for you! I do hope you get lots of sleep between now and the baby, though. :)

Good way to look at it as the other ladies said.I ...

2008-05-02T08:41:44.683-05:00

Good way to look at it as the other ladies said.

I am looking forward to my hubby working late and my son off to grandma's tonight. I too think I'm going shopping.

Because I gotta have something for a girls night out I feel. I deserve it!

Enjoy all your deserved time this weekend!

Great outlook girl! And shoe shopping? In THIS wea...

2008-05-02T08:30:37.059-05:00

Great outlook girl! And shoe shopping? In THIS weather? Me and Carter WERE going to go to Target, but I'm thinking a less stormy day might be better. Enjoy your weekend. Manicure, AND two nights out. Jealous... :)

I love this. Great writing! You are one hard work...

2008-05-02T08:30:08.484-05:00

I love this. Great writing! You are one hard working mom!

I'm glad the day turned out OK for you! It is funn...

2008-05-02T08:29:15.922-05:00

I'm glad the day turned out OK for you! It is funny how much our attitude influences our mood! Way to go! I find shopping therapy to be one of the best cures for any "ailment". Have fun!

Great outlook! Isn't it true that we need to DETE...

2008-05-02T07:53:19.292-05:00

Great outlook! Isn't it true that we need to DETERMINE to have a good attitude? I know I do!

Have a great "me time" later!

Lori

God gives us that extra grace when we decide to pu...

2008-05-02T07:48:43.527-05:00

God gives us that extra grace when we
decide to put on the "game face" instead of letting our circumstances ruin us!

I am glad you made the best of it!

Congratulations! I know "those" days all too well,...

2008-05-02T07:41:59.363-05:00

Congratulations! I know "those" days all too well, and I can't say that I always come through as a winner, but it really does feel like an accomplishment when it happens!

Great look at it! We choose to be "kinder" to peo...

2008-05-02T07:40:22.795-05:00

Great look at it! We choose to be "kinder" to people we work with than people we live with. I probably wouldn't complain to my co-workers/boss, the way I complain to my husband or kids. Anyway... thanks for the perspective! I will keep that in mind today!