Comments on: 13 Reasons Why I Miss Those Golden Moments with My Kids

By: Thursday Thirteen #13 | impworks

Thursday Thirteen #13 | impworks — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:49:38 +0000

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By: SusieJ

SusieJ — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:56:23 +0000

You know — someone could make a fortune just showing Moms how to manage it all. Because, Mama Zen is right — if we do forget about the house — we literally won’t be able to “find the kids.” For me — it is a constant job. I can get nothing done, because I’m picking stuff up all day long. So, in one sense, I’m not doing anything — because nothing is getting done. But it’s not because I’m focusing on my kids all day — I’m truly just trying to keep up.
Definitely a problem — that I’m afraid will not get resolved until they’re grown, and we can see the big picture, and realize our mistakes.

By: shannon

shannon — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:44:40 +0000

I’ve reformed a bit (as an OCD queen) and definitely put things down when I can tell my girl really needs some serious Mommy time. But really, as a single mom, it’s really, really tough to do that. I just need a few more hours per day. When M and I move in together and merge our families, I think we may find a tiny bit more time, but I know it will still be rushed, as we are working parents!

By: Mama Zen

Mama Zen — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:07:36 +0000

Don’t we hear that all the time: forget about the house and do what’s important (spend time with the kids). I agree totally in principle, but if I really forget about the house, I won’t be able to FIND the kid!

By: Tink

Tink — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:29:53 +0000

I don’t have kids, but you describe it so vividly I can totally imagine it!
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By: Jessica The Rock Chick

Jessica The Rock Chick — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:32:21 +0000

With four kids of my own, I can tell you this… Your house will not be clean again until they move out. Just forget about it. I thought little kids were messy, but four teenagers have proved to me that I was very, very wrong!!

Just keep smiling!!!

Happy TT!
Jessica

By: Gift of Green

Gift of Green — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:04:45 +0000

So what exactly did you get done today?! (HA!). Hee, hee. Your day sounds like “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!”

By: louann

louann — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:49:30 +0000

I can relate to you Susie – not the having 4 boys part lol – but the not having enough time ever. But come to think of it, what will life be for us when the kids are all grown up? Days will be longer, hours forever. Sometimes I get scared just thinking of that.

By: Terra

Terra — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:34:00 +0000

Aww, you poor girl… Take a time out, and forget about the house. If I have learned anything it is, the mess will wait. I promise it doesn’t disappear on its own, so who cares when it gets done?

By: L-Squared

L-Squared — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:41:59 +0000

I don’t have kids (well, only the canine variety), so I can’t really relate, but it’s still a wonderful list

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