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Comment on The Parenting Nuclear Bomb by Connie

Connie — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:15:04 +0000

The two’s are nothing. Rest up now for the teens Try to find something enjoyable about the rebellious nature of a two year old…like the discovery of self. Maybe that will help during the worst of it. If not, the beer sounds like a good alternative.

Love your blog. Keep smiling, we have it better than 90% of the people in the world.

Take care.

Connie

Comment on A Difficult Reminder by kbauman80

kbauman80 — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:01:22 +0000

@mmWine: Thany you so much for that comment. I’ve been trying to find a way to get a glimpse of his perspective and you just gave it to me. I understand better now. THANK YOU!

Comment on A Difficult Reminder by Matt - @mmWine

Matt - @mmWine — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:51:43 +0000

Oh what a good post. And for so many reasons. First of all, I agree with you on being happy, and not settling. I agree with you on a stance that we only go around once, and we need to make the most of it. I agree with you on not allowing others to hurt us, directly or indirectly.

I do want to add one thing. Men, especially men with SAHMs, feel a tremendous amount of pressure to be The Provider. They often work hard, harder than they “should” to ensure their continued success in the role. They sometimes miss events and opportunities with the very family they are working so hard to provide and keep in the lifestyle they’re accustomed.

While I agree it’s important to keep an even keel, it’s important to recognize when he’s doing this not because he rather be there, but because he feels he NEEDS to be there. He may feel pressure to perform, especially during this busy, crunch season, at the highest level possible. He may feel if he doesnt, he will lose his job, and ability to be The Provider.

So, never settle, but also be sure there arent other forces at work.

Comment on A Difficult Reminder by leoness18

leoness18 — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:56:06 +0000

thats the spirit my dear….you only live once and you’ve got to make the most of it…this is inspiring!

Comment on A Difficult Reminder by AnnOhio

AnnOhio — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:41:26 +0000

It took me close to 50 years to understand and realize these things…damn you continue to inspire and amaze me!

Comment on Guess the next color of the crap I cough up by JaneBunny

JaneBunny — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:52:09 +0000

Just like I told the hubby “yes, school has just let out and you are free for 6 weeks but it is still not ok to forget to meet me and your two kids because the end of year pub crawl lasted 8 hours” I like to read that other people are crazed sometimes too, which makes us all normal (ish).

Comment on The Parenting Nuclear Bomb by L

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:12:59 +0000

I’d try to give you words of wisdom and encouragement, but you probably get them from every passer-by that happens along.

Instead I’ll just say this…
Tonight I shall pray for you.

Comment on Check Please! by Tabby

Tabby — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:40:21 +0000

Hi Kate….I came across your blog page from facebook. I have enjoyed reading to catch up with you. I just had to comment that the whole ketchup story is hilarious! It made me laugh…not that I was laughing at you, but at the situation I could just picture it in my head!

I kept my eye out for you at the 4th of July in Medford since that was where I saw you last year, but I didn’t see you. I hope you’re doing well.
Take care!!
Tabby

Comment on Don’t Throw the Potatoes! by Teressa Flye

Teressa Flye — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:39:55 +0000

I seem to recall from somewhere long ago that eating pizza might make that kid poke his head out. And no, it wasn’t MY experience; Megan arrived right on schedule. Last time she was ever on time for anything in her life!

Comment on Thelma and Louise by Teressa Flye

Teressa Flye — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:29:30 +0000

Just hang onto the words “not cancerous”. That’s the main thing!