tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post4004701270324619918..comments2023-11-22T11:30:17.400-06:00Comments on Seeking Sanity: Happily HomeKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-86554306070229395202008-06-24T22:23:00.000-05:002008-06-24T22:23:00.000-05:00Did you totally crack up when Joey came up with th...Did you totally crack up when Joey came up with that one? LOVE IT!<BR/><BR/>Glad you had a good weekend, even if it did have its "moments!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-59586884294502789502008-06-24T10:09:00.000-05:002008-06-24T10:09:00.000-05:00Sounds like you handled yourself waaay better than...Sounds like you handled yourself waaay better than I would have, as I'm afraid I would have gone for that stiff drink a little, uh, <EM>sooner</EM>, shall we say?<BR/>But you seem to have handled it really well, and sound happy too! And I envy you that cabin!theflyingmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18087901455694508640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-46291709347174234912008-06-24T10:07:00.000-05:002008-06-24T10:07:00.000-05:00I am so anxious for our trips! I'm not a woman... ...I am so anxious for our trips! <BR/><BR/>I'm not a woman... that's a stitch.tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-42255869144292716732008-06-24T08:29:00.000-05:002008-06-24T08:29:00.000-05:00I also stive to be a "go with the flow" kind of mo...I also stive to be a "go with the flow" kind of mom. Sometimes it is a total struggle. Sometimes I fail. And then it comes back. And I'm happy. I think it's a cycle. But remembering to do it is the key. <BR/><BR/>I can imagine they like being up north a lot too because it's something more of a treat. Good idea running to clear your head!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17487994855495268941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-85948891764455030252008-06-24T05:57:00.000-05:002008-06-24T05:57:00.000-05:00Now, if you just train all three to peek in and sa...Now, if you just train all three to peek in and say, "Mom, are you asleep? Ok, we'll just go back to bed"--now THAT would be priceless :-)<BR/>Welcome back, and "well done" for being the cooler Mom. <BR/>I'm hoping to master that technique before I reach 50 (shouts per morning? single socks in the hamper? squished pb&j sandwiches in a lunch box?) years of age.imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-37770671508787039582008-06-23T23:56:00.000-05:002008-06-23T23:56:00.000-05:00I'm glad that you all had such a good time and I c...I'm glad that you all had such a good time and I can't blame those boys - I love the lake and outdoors too - love it!!<BR/><BR/>Cute soundbites - HA!<BR/><BR/>Have a good Tuesday - see ya - KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-33081835758148205722008-06-23T23:04:00.000-05:002008-06-23T23:04:00.000-05:00My boys would be content living at the cabin too. ...My boys would be content living at the cabin too. My dad owns a ton of hunting ground about a 1/2 hour from home and he has a log cabin and a nice lake on it. We spend a lot of time out there and it's heaven to the boys. <BR/><BR/>I'm with ya on the go with the flo stuff. I'm such a creature of routine and structure and it's so hard to break myself of that sometimes. I've tried doing some things that a little more spontaneous and everyone seems happy with that.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12377383730260542408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-15682990010385087282008-06-23T22:39:00.000-05:002008-06-23T22:39:00.000-05:00Ha! I am glad your boys had a great trip. I am w...Ha! I am glad your boys had a great trip. I am working on being more "go with the flow" and less of a "no" mom myself. I have only been successful in spurts but it's a start. I think the philosophy of "Does this really matter?" is a good one. <BR/><BR/>Welcome back.Chaotic Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743049921159926147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-46848468027574770502008-06-23T21:55:00.000-05:002008-06-23T21:55:00.000-05:00Good luck with being "go with the flow Mom". I try...Good luck with being "go with the flow Mom". I try to be too, but it's hard. My tendency is to try to control things a bit more than anyone else...Keep us posted on that front:)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00625673916138703709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-20846668857118099432008-06-23T21:12:00.000-05:002008-06-23T21:12:00.000-05:00Goodness Kathryn, your thoughts echo my own in so ...Goodness Kathryn, your thoughts echo my own in so many ways. I hope and aspire to be a more easy-going mom, woman, wife too. I've seen the woman you described with gritted teeth on many occasions, and feel awful after the fact. And I only have 1 kiddo :( Such a well written post. <BR/><BR/>Welcome back home :)Momisodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752015177628948631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-19162265951528156932008-06-23T21:09:00.000-05:002008-06-23T21:09:00.000-05:00Your weekend sounds like most of my days. That bei...Your weekend sounds like most of my days. That being said I like to go go! But my hubby needs to work on going with the flow more:)Fire Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225247221620668905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-56467371936965982962008-06-23T20:19:00.000-05:002008-06-23T20:19:00.000-05:00I like the sound of your new 'you'. I should work ...I like the sound of your new 'you'. I should work on developing an equally laid back new 'me'. I think I'd like that type of 'me' much better...and I'm sure my boys would.<BR/><BR/>Glad you had a good, albeit busy, time at the cottage. Sounds like boy heaven. <BR/><BR/>HeidiFamily Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-13858221865081343262008-06-23T20:17:00.000-05:002008-06-23T20:17:00.000-05:00Lucky boys! Hang in there with the search for per...Lucky boys! Hang in there with the search for perfect balance. The real blessing is when the kids become helpers and then adults creating memories like mom and dad did for them. Looking back is seems to happen quicker than your trip home!Roxy Wishumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821619401133211894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-39832260091521689932008-06-23T20:07:00.000-05:002008-06-23T20:07:00.000-05:00I'm so glad you had a good time. We are getting r...I'm so glad you had a good time. We are getting ready to go on vacation Saturday, your words really resonated with me. I have been starting to quietly panic about everything I have to do, and getting it all done "on time". I will try very hard to apply your words. I, too, do not want to be "that mom". Thank you for the wake-up call. I think if you keep telling yourself these things, and keep trying to figure out the mom you truly want to be (and you already seem like a really terrific mom, IMO), sooner or later it will be second nature. Thanks again for the important (and timely) reminder.Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-12355493262636898132008-06-23T19:38:00.000-05:002008-06-23T19:38:00.000-05:00I'm so glad you had a restful time at the lake. T...I'm so glad you had a restful time at the lake. The boys say the sweetest things, don't they? I'm so glad he's not a woman. He's too cute the way he is.Anglophile Football Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06802113205530180641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-56892218204694319222008-06-23T19:10:00.000-05:002008-06-23T19:10:00.000-05:00Oh my... I am exhausted reading your post. They d...Oh my... I am exhausted reading your post. They didn't even nap for you in the car.<BR/><BR/>Welcome home. I love routines.OHmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712111068636100187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-32615522599231978702008-06-23T17:43:00.000-05:002008-06-23T17:43:00.000-05:00I love posts like these that make me feel like, no...I love posts like these that make me feel like, not only am I not alone, but we're all just doing the best we can ONE DAY AT A TIME. Keep going. I'll try and come along too. :)just jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218649675899000158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-42888163214680072752008-06-23T17:23:00.000-05:002008-06-23T17:23:00.000-05:00Sounds like a weekend full of good memories. When...Sounds like a weekend full of good memories. When I have a hard time "going wih the flow" I try to force myself to consider the memory that will last in my children's hearts...will it be the screaming "do this, do that NOW!!!" Mommy, or the "go with the flow relaxed but firm" Mommy. This usually steers me out of "mommy dearest" waters. *grin*<BR/>Welcome home and enjoy your week!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752949597354746051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-60798606122578418182008-06-23T17:17:00.000-05:002008-06-23T17:17:00.000-05:00First off, love the soundbites!!!!Second of all, t...First off, love the soundbites!!!!<BR/><BR/>Second of all, that sounds like an exhausting weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-42893187507288832622008-06-23T17:13:00.000-05:002008-06-23T17:13:00.000-05:00That is great. Your kids and most kids for that ma...That is great. Your kids and most kids for that matter are great for a good laugh!Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15816260131470363977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-32803677981613903732008-06-23T16:47:00.000-05:002008-06-23T16:47:00.000-05:00I've been going with the flow for the past week o...I've been going with the flow for the past week or so since we went to our summer schedule and I'm already looking for a little more structure. There's been a lot of whining at my house the past few days.dawn klingehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10068232686648964979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-88707490613841850492008-06-23T16:39:00.000-05:002008-06-23T16:39:00.000-05:00Being a laid back mommy is really hard if it's not...Being a laid back mommy is really hard if it's not your "natural thing". I TOTALLY feel you. Good luck dear! Glad you are back home!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05535762749666630776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-63097259362000478992008-06-23T16:13:00.000-05:002008-06-23T16:13:00.000-05:00I am really glad you posted this post. I have been...I am really glad you posted this post. I have been dwelling with the same issues lately- DOES it really matter? AH! I tend to fuss over the dumbest things, when in the end it DOES not matter. How do we change this vicious cycle?Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002483063520010362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-61985386675912593192008-06-23T15:53:00.000-05:002008-06-23T15:53:00.000-05:00Kathryn, hearing that you tried to "relax" some wi...Kathryn, hearing that you tried to "relax" some with the schedules gives me hope that I too might be able to do as such!<BR/><BR/>I am SO MUCH the same way, but asking yourself does it matter? Is a good judge of the situation!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing, and making me feel that I might not be the only one. Glad to hear that you survived up North and that the boys had the best of times. How fun and exhausting all at the same time. :)<BR/><BR/>Loved the sound bites too! :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757190486746869272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7390236678783638686.post-53670362365951748992008-06-23T15:48:00.000-05:002008-06-23T15:48:00.000-05:00Right now I have to go with the flow...we're still...Right now I have to go with the flow...we're still not over our jetlag, still in some limbo-like time zone. Argh. The Little Mister has been sleeping until 11:00 am!! And that's after going to bed at 8:30. It's just weird. (And annoying, when he wakes up three times in the night. Not hungry, not wet, just needs Mommy. I'm glad I can comfort him...but he hasn't done this since he was tiny!)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm rambling. It's good that you're trying to de-stress. I need to do that too.the dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910969956758977269noreply@blogger.com