tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post4970654207329473926..comments2024-01-26T03:40:17.625-05:00Comments on The Fourth Frog Blog: What I don't say about motherhoodAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12547679169487196540noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-75659045557568229872011-07-15T14:26:18.736-04:002011-07-15T14:26:18.736-04:00Very thought provoking, indeed.
And beautiful.Very thought provoking, indeed.<br />And beautiful.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828182765416909622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-52470718432902579002011-07-14T21:23:18.628-04:002011-07-14T21:23:18.628-04:00Great post! You are a thoughtful, fun, and interes...Great post! You are a thoughtful, fun, and interesting mom and your kids take after you. Keep up the good work.Erica Sainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561675952419428826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-13527578298934294342011-07-14T10:46:11.097-04:002011-07-14T10:46:11.097-04:00My hubby and I run into this a lot with our 15 mon...My hubby and I run into this a lot with our 15 month old. We love her to death, but we have had to adjust a lot because of her. We have lost friendships that didn't understand, given up our 'afterschool activities' and readjusted our house. My hubby calls itthe new normal - sometimes I think it's his way of joking through the stress- but its true and worth it.<br />Thanks for reminding me to hug my little one again today <br /><br />Also your kids are wonderful people- even when you're not around to see it at school :)kjluedekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09790000804162714714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-85289477048673859282011-07-14T07:39:55.316-04:002011-07-14T07:39:55.316-04:00Wow, what a great post! I totally understand what...Wow, what a great post! I totally understand what you mean - I find myself telling a lot of "I was pulling my hair out!" stories. <br /><br />I tell these stories, and I think you may too, because they are easy to relate to. Readers (and friends) don't want to hear "Oh, I find this parenting thing to be the easiest task in the world. I am never just ready for bedtime, it is all joy joy joy. Exhausted? Nope, never." Because then they feel like the WORST PARENTS IN THE WORLD.<br /><br />Sometimes I find myself with my group of friends and we are all trying to top each other with "No, MY child is the craziest because..." stories (we also all sit around saying "No, MY body is the worst..." - but that is a whole other story).<br /><br />Anyway, I hope you continue to tell the crazy stories - that way I know I am not alone.<br /><br />OK, time to finish this LONG comment - my 3 year old just popped the balloon he made in camp yesterday and is hysterically crying on the floor... Poor little guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-64488144480469981562011-07-13T23:05:30.560-04:002011-07-13T23:05:30.560-04:00Great post! I bet my boys here my complaints more ...Great post! I bet my boys here my complaints more than they hear my praises. Ouch! I really need to work on that. This is the 2nd post tonight that has made me take a hard look in the mirror. Thank you. Motherhood is hard work! however, the blessings for outweigh the work. I hope they know that.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528968129655668573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-42844618881424038602011-07-13T21:05:33.314-04:002011-07-13T21:05:33.314-04:00No regrets.
I think the comment was very thought...No regrets. <br /><br />I think the comment was very thought-provoking and obviously from someone bright and observant. <br /><br />I love that it stuck with you and inspired a whole other post. <br /><br />My kids are super important to me, but I really make an effort not to put myself aside because I know that I am just as important and I am setting an example for them. If I'm happy, they will be happy. My youngest has a kidney specialist that she sees and when we first met him he gave us some advice or more so he gave my husband some advice. He said, "You think your first priority is your children, but it's not. Your first priority is your wife because if the mother is happy, the children will be happy." It made me start crying because he made me feel so appreciated and central because I am. I'm not saying any of this in a selfish manner or course I do what's in the best interest of all, but it is a reminder that taking care of me is in the best interest of all. I'm always reminded that on an airplane if the oxygen masks come down, you are supposed to put yours on first and then help your children.Claudya Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034216831504207496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-54080501274190860192011-07-13T11:18:06.557-04:002011-07-13T11:18:06.557-04:00Wow! This one made me think.Wow! This one made me think.Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-51527196813587997722011-07-13T11:14:41.502-04:002011-07-13T11:14:41.502-04:00This really makes me think. I complain more than I...This really makes me think. I complain more than I talk about the blessings of being a mom. <br /><br />I think b/c it's what others do. And how it's easier to talk about my fails and crazy moments than to say things like "My 3 year old just gave me the sweetest little cuddle! I think he's the most precious little boy ever!" even though I think it... b/c that makes people gag. <br /><br />But, maybe I need to find a better balance.Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-38940369210086514552011-07-13T09:58:31.916-04:002011-07-13T09:58:31.916-04:00Parenting is exhausting. Motherhood is stressful. ...Parenting is exhausting. Motherhood is stressful. We tend to lose a bit of ourselves in the process, BUT by the prompting of my husband I'm working hard to find myself again and for becoming the woman I want to be. I don't want to the exhausted mom in the background with bags under her eyes and herself under her baggy worn out clothes. I admire the women that can keep it together and I will do the same so I can show my kids that I'm happy with me and I love them with all of my heart. <br /><br />We'll see how I do.Farah Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14823826620361448907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-5836310668608232032011-07-13T09:34:02.969-04:002011-07-13T09:34:02.969-04:00I know I do more complaining than showing how much...I know I do more complaining than showing how much I do enjoy being with my kids. I think it's human nature to complain. But I feel that I really do need to start being more positive and less whiny!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04774418412869032306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-3413497953528611232011-07-13T09:15:12.794-04:002011-07-13T09:15:12.794-04:00Just because we complain about putting our kids...Just because we complain about putting our kids' needs and wants before ours doesn't mean we don't love them and our lives. I can understand why non-parents would see it different.Evonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053569885496919527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-72631622152905206182011-07-13T07:06:14.171-04:002011-07-13T07:06:14.171-04:00I put off having kids (not by much because God had...I put off having kids (not by much because God had other plans) because I thought I was too selfish, not ready to give up everything I perceived as "my life." Now I wouldn't have it any other way. I know my teenagers will be leaving me for their own adventures soon enough, so I do try to appreciate them every day. <br /><br />Thanks for the reminder.Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933205011038630788.post-89240892291169017202011-07-13T04:09:30.336-04:002011-07-13T04:09:30.336-04:00Very thought provoking post.
I think that many of ...Very thought provoking post.<br />I think that many of us bloggers kind of assume that our audience is made up of other mothers, at least primarily. And because of that it almost goes without saying that we love them and wouldn't trade it for the world. But I can see how a non-parent would only see the negative, because she doesn't 'get' that underlying love & devotion.<br />But it is a good reminder to at least balance the complaints with good stuff! =)Cyndy Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617354883122757511noreply@blogger.com