tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post200448059592820655..comments2023-05-22T03:58:27.214-04:00Comments on Bad Parenting Moments: Unidentified Flying ChildhoodBadParentingMomentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00029703381098618823noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-2548125088672175732012-12-03T10:27:51.694-05:002012-12-03T10:27:51.694-05:00I wrote this before our last (almost 11 months old...I wrote this before our last (almost 11 months old) walked for the first time. In that video, I can be seen to the side cheering and weeping simultaneously. Yes, Karma is a sneaky mistress!BadParentingMomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029703381098618823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-36819832105349704182012-11-27T19:39:49.352-05:002012-11-27T19:39:49.352-05:00I used to not be the Mom who cried at recitals. Th...I used to not be the Mom who cried at recitals. The ballet totally conspired against me to make me SOB while my children danced this year. Mostly, I am the Mom who cheers for each new development. So I guess karma gets one in every now and then.Jester Queenhttp://jesterqueen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-65909548014416013192012-11-18T08:46:53.940-05:002012-11-18T08:46:53.940-05:00I think it's the hardest thing to do while in ...I think it's the hardest thing to do while in the throws of parenting. Living in the present is so difficult, but, I like to carve out a moment or two of every day to visit it. Thank you for reading, Laura.BadParentingMomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029703381098618823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-79180754332514286112012-11-18T08:45:43.361-05:002012-11-18T08:45:43.361-05:00I wish I could tattoo, "I'm Truthy!"...I wish I could tattoo, "I'm Truthy!" on some part of my body. That would truly be living in the present. Thanks for the read and the comment love, Cat. BadParentingMomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029703381098618823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-67387228499011289272012-11-17T21:56:23.770-05:002012-11-17T21:56:23.770-05:00Beautiful post. And great reminder to try to be mo...Beautiful post. And great reminder to try to be more present. It is the simplest advice, but not always easy to achieve, with the past and the future bombarding us all the time.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028448670091141945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-89335387651056051282012-11-17T14:39:52.784-05:002012-11-17T14:39:52.784-05:00Oh...the truth in your words..it's so....truth...Oh...the truth in your words..it's so....truthy. only we were done at 2. Heck, my husband was done at 1! I don't miss the baby days but I do miss the early mobility days. When they still need you most of the time but not every murther. furkin. Minute. I won't miss the right now time when they are 2 & 4 and make me want to rip my hair out most days. But I hear Ya...why can't I look forward to their future without missing today?Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01964732208220415682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-55435648486953234102012-11-17T12:10:35.042-05:002012-11-17T12:10:35.042-05:00Living in the moment is mostly impossible, but, ye...Living in the moment is mostly impossible, but, yet, appreciating it while it's happening is key. You = smart lady. Thanks for reading, my sister.BadParentingMomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029703381098618823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-47307546795889204592012-11-17T12:09:38.155-05:002012-11-17T12:09:38.155-05:00I'm not worthy of this compliment. Quick, let&...I'm not worthy of this compliment. Quick, let's drink a ton of wine and make some really poor choices so I can drunkenly fall out of your highest esteem. Seriously, thanks girlfriend.BadParentingMomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029703381098618823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-71800906168279274382012-11-16T20:42:51.594-05:002012-11-16T20:42:51.594-05:00Such lovely words. I'm terrible at living in t...Such lovely words. I'm terrible at living in the moment, but I'm very good at appreciating it. Suburban Snapshotshttp://suburbansnapshots.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-74437773025256925222012-11-15T22:07:14.501-05:002012-11-15T22:07:14.501-05:00Gorgeous. What else can I say? This is absolutely ...Gorgeous. What else can I say? This is absolutely gorgeous. You make me want to be a better writer, and a better parent, but at the same time make me perfectly okay with how I am. How do you do that?RobynHTVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08491681502102208047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-80051916782403552232012-11-15T12:38:09.373-05:002012-11-15T12:38:09.373-05:00Thank you! I had a lot of time to think as I watch...Thank you! I had a lot of time to think as I watched that UFO fall. Thank you for reading, fishducky! Always love to hear from you.BadParentingMomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029703381098618823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-72337134773196327592012-11-15T12:37:27.220-05:002012-11-15T12:37:27.220-05:00Thank you, Devan. You are really too good to me! x...Thank you, Devan. You are really too good to me! xoBadParentingMomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029703381098618823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-75050737247279337772012-11-15T10:45:22.460-05:002012-11-15T10:45:22.460-05:00Beautifully put--you put a lot of thinking into th...Beautifully put--you put a lot of thinking into this!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-62976408644035171212012-11-15T02:51:38.132-05:002012-11-15T02:51:38.132-05:00This is absolute genius. You are an amazing writer...This is absolute genius. You are an amazing writer! Cheers! DevanTNMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811407816593020440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-54874664490429872242012-11-14T22:18:22.724-05:002012-11-14T22:18:22.724-05:00Thank you for reading, Melissa! Now I'm thinki...Thank you for reading, Melissa! Now I'm thinking about the smell of the pink baby lotion. :) xoBadParentingMomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029703381098618823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1559861853360473818.post-53304706886778008082012-11-14T21:33:59.811-05:002012-11-14T21:33:59.811-05:00This could not have come at a better time. As I l...This could not have come at a better time. As I lotioned up my 18 month old daughter tonight, I realized that I need to experience her NOW. My son is 7 and I have the best of both worlds...but it will be gone before I know it. Thank you for this!!!Melissanoreply@blogger.com