tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post1076887776644153211..comments2023-11-22T11:30:17.400-06:00Comments on Seeking Sanity: The Perfect MotherKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-28916071189680597142008-09-07T22:55:00.000-05:002008-09-07T22:55:00.000-05:00A very beautiful post. I think you're not alone in...A very beautiful post. I think you're not alone in those feelings. We've all been there. The fact that you are even aware and willing to try again is a testament to your character.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039056206420438194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-71724844115312389772007-12-11T16:16:00.000-06:002007-12-11T16:16:00.000-06:00Seeing your boys happy smiling faces tells me you ...Seeing your boys happy smiling faces tells me you are doing a great job. Always strive to be better, but don't forget to pat yourself on the back now and then. (Easier said than done sometimes, I know!)<BR/><BR/>Wright<BR/>http://www.igottatheory.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-31799493063610289922007-12-10T19:00:00.000-06:002007-12-10T19:00:00.000-06:00Always is a pretty big word - if you ALWAYS leave ...Always is a pretty big word - if you ALWAYS leave the laundry for later, the children WILL start to smell eventually. ;)Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957626443087438904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-67036997760797691092007-12-10T13:43:00.000-06:002007-12-10T13:43:00.000-06:00Beautifully written.I think our children need - wi...Beautifully written.<BR/>I think our children need - within limits - to see our anger, to know that their behaviour affects people.Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-72275329435160481482007-12-09T10:02:00.000-06:002007-12-09T10:02:00.000-06:00I'm sure all us moms can SO relate to this. Beauti...I'm sure all us moms can SO relate to this. Beautiful, heartfelt post.Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516203764767040649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-63400033886525443072007-12-08T20:21:00.000-06:002007-12-08T20:21:00.000-06:00That was so well said. I think you'd be hard-pres...That was so well said. I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a mother who didn't feel the same way at the end of the day. It's hard, but we try, and that's important, too. <BR/><BR/>I think the fact that you reflect about these things at all says a lot about you as a mother - and it's all good!Rimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883046753707687727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-13611032331970468652007-12-08T17:12:00.000-06:002007-12-08T17:12:00.000-06:00What a beautiful letter... your boys (all 4) are b...What a beautiful letter... your boys (all 4) are blessed to have you in their lives.<BR/><BR/>have a great night!<BR/><BR/>-brittanyHomegrown Tribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133402009068636449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-64287458564707070792007-12-08T14:01:00.000-06:002007-12-08T14:01:00.000-06:00Do you really feel this way? Because I so often f...Do you really feel this way? Because I so often feel I am the only one who does not walk away, does not enjoy the moments, does not have the patience I ought to have. I mean, I know I am not a terrible mother, but I so want to believe that the good outweighs the bad, and I just don't.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000863597545070671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-45090427362454547462007-12-08T10:10:00.000-06:002007-12-08T10:10:00.000-06:00Hey Kathryn - hope you are having a good Saturday....Hey Kathryn - hope you are having a good Saturday. Thanks for coming over and leaving the nice Birthday message for my Dad. See you soon. KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-54134904372801225962007-12-08T04:50:00.000-06:002007-12-08T04:50:00.000-06:00Your writing is lovely! You are doing a great job ...Your writing is lovely! You are doing a great job with your boys - and I'm sure they know how much you love them and how special they are to you!<BR/><BR/>HeidiFamily Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-15671497897939394612007-12-08T00:40:00.000-06:002007-12-08T00:40:00.000-06:00oh yes. I know this well. a good reminder, and be...oh yes. I know this well. a good reminder, and beautifully done.painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-17260910181374328772007-12-07T20:36:00.000-06:002007-12-07T20:36:00.000-06:00No one ever tells you how hard itis to be someones...No one ever tells you how hard it<BR/>is to be someones Mumma. You are<BR/>so lucky to be able to be with them<BR/>when they are young. They'll remember you being there. You're<BR/>right. The dust can wait, but time doesn't. Enjoy those cute hot wheels boys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-39311743940630362172007-12-07T19:34:00.000-06:002007-12-07T19:34:00.000-06:00You are doing just fine... It is such a struggle. ...You are doing just fine... It is such a struggle. But maybe keeping the note wouldn't hurt either! <BR/><A HREF="http://www.susiej.com/" REL="nofollow">Susiej</A>SusieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12631535541744210983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-85890315926214843912007-12-07T18:24:00.000-06:002007-12-07T18:24:00.000-06:00Beautifully written post. Isn't it always a chall...Beautifully written post. Isn't it always a challenge to live up to our ideal image of Mom. Keep up the good work.Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149130500687247127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-56179346937260371542007-12-07T17:16:00.000-06:002007-12-07T17:16:00.000-06:00What a beautiful letter! I too struggle with thes...What a beautiful letter! I too struggle with these same things and I think you are probably doing the best you can do! Take care and have a good weekend. KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-44594140595887518202007-12-07T13:37:00.000-06:002007-12-07T13:37:00.000-06:00Imagine if you were perfect, that is pretty hard f...Imagine if you were perfect, that is pretty hard for little boys to live up to- mistakes make us all human, thankfully. This is a very touching letter to your boys. <BR/>Have a great weekend.girlymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12713021609857759027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-43248259268674321932007-12-07T13:35:00.000-06:002007-12-07T13:35:00.000-06:00Seriously... you read my mind. I was thinking the...Seriously... you read my mind. I was thinking the same things today. :) Nice post!OHmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712111068636100187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-36320315644215563002007-12-07T12:42:00.000-06:002007-12-07T12:42:00.000-06:00What a touching letter to your boys!What a touching letter to your boys!Brenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525885408968060260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-5452480739738379992007-12-07T12:05:00.000-06:002007-12-07T12:05:00.000-06:00I mine have a lot more to forgive than yours. Lov...I mine have a lot more to forgive than yours. Lovely post.<BR/>Best wishes<BR/><BR/>This is my calling card or link<A HREF="http://whittereronautism.com/" REL="nofollow">"Whittereronautism"</A>until blogger comments get themselves sorted out.Maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-77112987601736304562007-12-07T08:32:00.000-06:002007-12-07T08:32:00.000-06:00AMEN Kathryn!You know, if I am more objective, the...AMEN Kathryn!<BR/><BR/>You know, if I am more objective, the thing is...what I recall is the ONE time I lost my cool over a tantrum, or ran out of patience after the fifteenth battle over getting ready and leaving on time (that day).<BR/><BR/>What I don't recall, while reviewing my day are the other 23 thousand times I did walk away with my temper, or keep my patience, or deal creatively with a tantrum.<BR/><BR/>Every day I hope beyond hope to be the mom these kids deserve, and also to give myself credit when I am.<BR/><BR/>Great post. :)<BR/><BR/>Julie<BR/><A HREF="http://theartfulflower.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Using My Words</A>Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-46136444008048565342007-12-07T08:18:00.000-06:002007-12-07T08:18:00.000-06:00Perhaps you are my long lost identical twin. Perf...Perhaps you are my long lost identical twin. Perfect is the enemy of good, my friend. And you sound like a GREAT Mom to me! Beautiful ku!MamaGeek @ Works For Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563543041234527282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-4180431429962983602007-12-07T08:13:00.000-06:002007-12-07T08:13:00.000-06:00Do you read my mind? Great ku! Happy Friday!Do you read my mind? <BR/><BR/>Great ku! Happy Friday!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122493201161475552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-64333849749777190892007-12-07T08:11:00.000-06:002007-12-07T08:11:00.000-06:00What a great post. I also wish to be the best mom ...What a great post. I also wish to be the best mom I can be...but it sure can be challenging at times! <BR/><BR/>Just stumbled upon your blog. Will be stopping in on a regular basis as I have enjoyed the few posts I have read.<BR/><BR/>I also have 3 children - my eldest boy will be 4 on Monday, middle child, a boy, turn 3 yesterday and a baby girl who turned 10 months yesterday! I look forward to reading your family adventures!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122365458052947125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-72691236804786370852007-12-07T07:48:00.000-06:002007-12-07T07:48:00.000-06:00That's beautiful K. I think the boys will appreci...That's beautiful K. I think the boys will appreciate you with all your faults. And, I assure you we are all striving to do better. WE aren't perfect. The boys understand that, too. Trying is the important part of the story.AnGlOpHiLe FoOtBaLl FaNaTiChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13609029982049285576noreply@blogger.com