tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post4939544762483993837..comments2024-03-21T06:26:33.106-04:00Comments on Beach Bear Villa, HHI: Mother's Day - A Reality CheckUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-80060208319817821522010-05-14T17:25:30.468-04:002010-05-14T17:25:30.468-04:00Wow, is it bad that I read the article about the 1...Wow, is it bad that I read the article about the 10 worst Mother's Day gifts, and I thought all of them sounded pretty cool? I'd take a new set of pots and pans or some awesome knives! LOL!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06998030563062089335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-52490852960598881122010-05-13T12:34:00.096-04:002010-05-13T12:34:00.096-04:00AMEN!!! Parenthood isn't always fun but it...AMEN!!! Parenthood isn't always fun but it's always worth it!Bugglesnughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838108328428324848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-80238937466156279082010-05-13T09:37:03.938-04:002010-05-13T09:37:03.938-04:00I, too, strive to be THE.BEST.MOM.EVER but you rea...I, too, strive to be THE.BEST.MOM.EVER but you really don't know how your doing at the most important job on earth until much later.....so...I just try and cherish every little thing....knowing they'll be grown and gone before I know it :(the treat girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512114840577651589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-92080536687557142702010-05-12T22:36:39.278-04:002010-05-12T22:36:39.278-04:00I do luv being a Mom, really I do. Aaah but tonig...I do luv being a Mom, really I do. Aaah but tonight, I wish Calgon would take me away for 30 mins or so...and yes, I'd return.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891286252371715191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-41704117976023300282010-05-12T22:01:12.186-04:002010-05-12T22:01:12.186-04:00Really that was circulating online? What is wrong...Really that was circulating online? What is wrong with people? Being a mother is the best thing ever! I love being a mom too! I always say it! Embrace it people because it's gone in a blink of an eye! Sure it's hard work but anything that is worth anything is! :>Anita Rexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564640380919533341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-39783968038447294152010-05-12T20:00:17.652-04:002010-05-12T20:00:17.652-04:00I'm in the midst of toddler tantrum land and I...I'm in the midst of toddler tantrum land and I still can't say it's cool not to be a mama. It's the best thing EVER!BonBon Rose Girls Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699626979106427874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-53811371302038640152010-05-12T18:52:03.647-04:002010-05-12T18:52:03.647-04:00Being a Mommy is the best job I have ever had! I ...Being a Mommy is the best job I have ever had! I cherish my special moments with my boys...Thanks for a positive post on motherhood (and yes the endless laundry is so not fun but it is a trade off, I guess).Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586825408719054753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-89269503607279629932010-05-12T18:37:01.983-04:002010-05-12T18:37:01.983-04:00I completely agree with you. I am so glad that you...I completely agree with you. I am so glad that you wrote this post.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818022843545001748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-1377664768479360992010-05-12T18:31:38.538-04:002010-05-12T18:31:38.538-04:00I completely love Mother's Day...and I will ac...I completely love Mother's Day...and I will actually be crushed the year that the homemade, cheesy poem/art project type gifts dry up.<br /><br />Yikes, maybe next year I should skip the Hallmark card and instead make my mom a poem where every line starts with a letter spelling MOTHER? : )Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478675174493369122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-33905143498883154712010-05-12T17:47:53.127-04:002010-05-12T17:47:53.127-04:00I love this post! I tried for 8 years to get pregn...I love this post! I tried for 8 years to get pregnant so for me Finally being a MOM is reward all in itself. My little 6month old girl is honestly the most amazing thing to ever happen in my life. So with that I take all that comes with it and wear a smile.Mandy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10555952727464981376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-80531112346101196322010-05-12T17:27:23.252-04:002010-05-12T17:27:23.252-04:00In all honesty, it hasn't been until the past ...In all honesty, it hasn't been until the past few years that I have truly embraced being a mother and all the perks that come with it. 4 kids in five years and then...oops - there's a fifth... left me living in survival mode for a long time. And when you are just trying to stay afloat, you certainly can't appreciate anything except making it through another day.<br /><br />But NOW. <br /><br />NOW is different. <br /><br />Not trouble-free, not easy, but perfect. Finding perfection in the imperfection. Now that I can feel them slipping out from my grasp, I know. Being with them is what has transformed me into the person that I now am. A mother. Perhaps it just took me a few years under my belt (not having three kiddos in diapers definitely helps) to get my "sea legs."<br /><br />What wonderful legs they are too.<br /><br />(metaphorically speaking)<br /><br />(because my REAL legs - YIKES!)rebecca @ older and wisorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774971767610015820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-44671269180911526372010-05-12T16:57:22.334-04:002010-05-12T16:57:22.334-04:00I have to agree - I am my kids mom 100% even when ...I have to agree - I am my kids mom 100% even when the job is so hard and I feel discouraged! Just keep swimming!!Rustown Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-37681915879538665652010-05-12T16:12:02.852-04:002010-05-12T16:12:02.852-04:00just read your mothers day blog and wanted to say ...just read your mothers day blog and wanted to say "thank you". I agree 100%. My children are now grown and expecting my first grandchild in November.....but, I still love, love, love the title of mother! Every aspect....still love to pick up the phone and hear "mom". It is an awesome responsiblity and unbelivable rewards!!!!!thepaperroSehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259993225465920794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-52097261836791679382010-05-12T13:54:54.937-04:002010-05-12T13:54:54.937-04:00Here Here!! It's good to be positive about mot...Here Here!! It's good to be positive about motherhood. Of course we all need vents SOMETIMES but Mother's Day is special!!! <br />Great picture of you and your boys!Just Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03600767894323506660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-88975709938447894912010-05-12T13:19:46.307-04:002010-05-12T13:19:46.307-04:00Oh, I saw some of these posts too and it just sadd...Oh, I saw some of these posts too and it just saddens me! Yep, I have days when my kids drive me crazy (so maybe I shouldn't have stayed up until 1 reading a book ) And days when I want to "quit" my job ☺! But those moments are few and my kids will only be this age for this second. They change and grow so quickly. You have to stop and overlook the negative things, cherish the little things and stop and enjoy EVERY moment! Life is a rollercoaster! Don't be afraid to jump on and have fun! <br />Happy late mothers day to you! You look gorgeous and your sons are SO handsome! Good luck tonight ;)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473567562285885265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-2319659602257283812010-05-12T13:11:27.534-04:002010-05-12T13:11:27.534-04:00ooo---"10 Things I HATE About Motherhood"...ooo---"10 Things I HATE About Motherhood"? I think "hate" is maybe a bit too strong of a word. :s<br /><br />I hope I don't come across as too negative or snarky on my blog. I try to focus more on the funny stuff my kids do (like stuffing a bunch of trash in the toilet...okay, not funny at the time, but hilarious now) so that other moms can laugh along with me.<br /><br />Being a mom is the hardest job I've ever had. But I wouldn't trade it for anything. I mostly noticed positive MD posts last week, so maybe that's good for me--kept my spirits up. ;)Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-87652851255816885392010-05-12T12:30:36.025-04:002010-05-12T12:30:36.025-04:00The juggling is sometimes tough, but only beacuse ...The juggling is sometimes tough, but only beacuse I want to give each of them all of my attention. I love being a Mom too.Joy Beadworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346279499529145231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-86151278436009012082010-05-12T12:13:19.701-04:002010-05-12T12:13:19.701-04:00Great post. Motherhood is a gift. I can't imag...Great post. Motherhood is a gift. I can't imagine what it is like to have babies and hate being their mom. You are blessed and your children are blessed too to have each other.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-5609967935186795212010-05-12T11:19:48.838-04:002010-05-12T11:19:48.838-04:00FANTASTIC post, Jennifer! There are definitely da...FANTASTIC post, Jennifer! There are definitely days when I feel frustrated and overwhelmed and maybe a bit melancholy, but those days are so far and few between. I am savoring this time with my children because they grow so FAST. My oldest is about to lose her first tooth. I so distinctly remember the feel of her asleep on my chest during her afternoon nap and now she's so independent.<br /><br />I am a firm believer in filling my head and heart with uplifting things. I'm glad you responded with joy instead of negativity. Motherhood isn't the easy thing that we sometimes see on TV or in the movies, but it is incredible.Traciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832067330122792620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-31799923609170225612010-05-12T11:14:36.621-04:002010-05-12T11:14:36.621-04:00I absolutely agree with you. While I may whine an...I absolutely agree with you. While I may whine and complain sometimes about the STUFF that comes along with motherhood (pee-soaked bathrooms, laundry, picky eaters), I cherish my role as MOM to my 3 boyz and wouldn't trade it for the world.Sarahvizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07257891014401157085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-91722989717186084862010-05-12T11:06:47.731-04:002010-05-12T11:06:47.731-04:00Thanks for sharing this. I know we all get frustr...Thanks for sharing this. I know we all get frustrated with our kids and ourselves (we all have bad days), but to HATE motherhood??? I don't understand. I have two small kiddos that I stay home with, and some days are very trying. Even when I get upset I can't imagine sending them to a day care and only seeing them for 2 hours a day. I love that God has blessed me with my two youngins and that I am able to stay at home with them.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278334133281797301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-51569959550069576882010-05-12T10:49:44.831-04:002010-05-12T10:49:44.831-04:00Huh, how odd that mommybloggers would put posts up...Huh, how odd that mommybloggers would put posts up like that... ?? Moms hating on mothers day?? That totally confuses me. <br /><br />That is a GREAT pic, by the way. It's a framer for sure!foxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352196676526508960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-15307584852429490522010-05-12T10:46:26.114-04:002010-05-12T10:46:26.114-04:00Well said! Great post. I love being a mom too. ...Well said! Great post. I love being a mom too. We have three kids and are thinking about trying again. People drive me crazy because they think I'm nuts. Why would I want another child? they say. Kids are so expensive... wild... you're so busy already... blah blah blah.<br /><br />To me, my kids are what life is all about. They are priceless even at the frustrating moments. I love being a mom!farmhouse mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509029112615291449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-80695634982072181582010-05-12T10:44:47.626-04:002010-05-12T10:44:47.626-04:00I love your blog but I've never commented (I k...I love your blog but I've never commented (I know! I'm sorry!) but I had to on this one. You are so right on, I can barely stand it. I waited for what seemed like forever to be a mom and it is truly a gift from God - I treasure every second of it and wish that those sweet, precious moments could last forever. Mother's day was even better than my birthday :) It's a privilege to be called "Mommy" and my heart hurts for those that see it otherwise. Thanks so much for your post!Beth H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14633372152497064563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6073231987777520786.post-24555255834088890812010-05-12T10:08:51.264-04:002010-05-12T10:08:51.264-04:00PS That picture is so adorable! Beautiful kids an...PS That picture is so adorable! Beautiful kids and mom.Lisa @ Shine Your Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301618725406172528noreply@blogger.com