tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post8199208296294528052..comments2023-10-10T07:18:30.391-04:00Comments on Away We Go: I Only Get to Do this OnceNancy Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04313721217543578257noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-5006898399259765262010-10-15T01:36:36.592-04:002010-10-15T01:36:36.592-04:00Such wisdom. Excellent.Such wisdom. Excellent.Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18000815937078399278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-88378365314946818312010-09-23T17:05:29.683-04:002010-09-23T17:05:29.683-04:00It's so nice to meet you!
I've been think...It's so nice to meet you!<br /><br />I've been thinking a lot lately about the amount of time I spend online. If I ever hope to get my novel finished, I really need to start setting (and observing) some boundaries!Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-25330110085427800612010-09-23T13:18:43.004-04:002010-09-23T13:18:43.004-04:00I'm coming to this same realization myself, an...I'm coming to this same realization myself, and it's why I only post Tues/Fri. I keep waiting for the gnomes to come and organize my life, but alas. My youngest will be 5 in March - kindergarten is coming too fast. <br /><br />I feel myself stressing over comment replies, visits, who's doing more, etc. WTH? I'm short with my boys, with my husband, for what? My indulgence. I hate that.<br /><br />I think you're onto something, my dear.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16041241998702255016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-1964483230093977872010-09-23T10:45:28.992-04:002010-09-23T10:45:28.992-04:00The eternal balance, we women will struggle with i...The eternal balance, we women will struggle with it, no matter what comes our way. You made the right choice. These days set before you will whoosh by like a Cat 5 hurricane. There will be plenty of days to come for writing. I know. I did it exactly like you're doing it and I don't regret a minute of digging in the dirt with a toddler instead of sitting in front of my computer screen.<br /><br />I'm a few days behind, but I'm off to Red Dress.Joann Mannixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11163491824085428085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-78923231062257723372010-09-23T02:10:49.659-04:002010-09-23T02:10:49.659-04:00Ive been thinking about this exact same thing. A l...Ive been thinking about this exact same thing. A lot. I want my blog to grow. But I have kids, a house to clean, I need to exercise, run errands... The list goes on and on. I end up staying up waaaay too late trying to catch up. And then Im all tired the next day, but the circle continues. I dont want to give up my blog, but somethings gotta give!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-13820743388799498992010-09-22T20:20:31.668-04:002010-09-22T20:20:31.668-04:00Setting priorities. Family is at the top of the l...Setting priorities. Family is at the top of the list.Mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979949404266325705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-87600803192496934312010-09-22T19:06:15.069-04:002010-09-22T19:06:15.069-04:00You are so right!
And you know what? I feel like I...You are so right!<br />And you know what? I feel like I'm not even a "writer" so it's like, what the EFF am I doing "writing" while they play?<br />Forehead slap.Maceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405187347144334323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-46692329526138149372010-09-22T18:29:33.404-04:002010-09-22T18:29:33.404-04:00I need to do the same. It's amazing how much ...I need to do the same. It's amazing how much better my daughter behaves when she gets quality time with Mommy.LBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12143458920315550084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-63182091023933273762010-09-22T15:03:23.620-04:002010-09-22T15:03:23.620-04:00Stopped by via Red Dress Club. I admire your '...Stopped by via Red Dress Club. I admire your 'computer off' policy. I've tried various versions of this myself, and usually struggle with it. Luckily, I still have one precious hour of 'quiet time' at my house...although I know that won't last!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-50682967350786936772010-09-22T12:57:42.646-04:002010-09-22T12:57:42.646-04:00You are one smart cookie! I find I am slowly comin...You are one smart cookie! I find I am slowly coming to this realization as well. I am liking your policy!Michelle Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266765257859122453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-49938395354774077672010-09-22T11:41:59.510-04:002010-09-22T11:41:59.510-04:00What a good Mommy! And what lucky little dudes to ...What a good Mommy! And what lucky little dudes to have such a good Mommy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-72055693644147310482010-09-22T07:12:27.268-04:002010-09-22T07:12:27.268-04:00I think you are very wise and a good mother.I think you are very wise and a good mother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-68207931169995495172010-09-22T05:58:38.660-04:002010-09-22T05:58:38.660-04:00You'll figure it out... xoYou'll figure it out... xocheatymoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328903955238115971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-5252671594984522792010-09-22T02:30:22.475-04:002010-09-22T02:30:22.475-04:00setting these limits on ourselves, reevaluating, i...setting these limits on ourselves, reevaluating, is so important to peace.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699674732274478502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-71108458603433218972010-09-22T01:51:14.889-04:002010-09-22T01:51:14.889-04:00I am not a mother but i do understand a part of th...I am not a mother but i do understand a part of the things you have mentioned. it is difficult to balance events all at once... i hope that you are able to find a means to get back to your writing. all the best<br /><br />and congrats for being the featured blogger.. TRDC rocks!Rathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10575572965786947205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-21665339928238968982010-09-22T01:14:46.831-04:002010-09-22T01:14:46.831-04:00I couldnt agree more! I only get on the computer ...I couldnt agree more! I only get on the computer when my oldest is at school and my youngest is napping or after they go to bed.shortmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083148312260283511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-76611987713808610692010-09-21T23:57:51.192-04:002010-09-21T23:57:51.192-04:00I think you are a wise woman.I think you are a wise woman.erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03048369118376287016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-40302186987897234672010-09-21T23:54:35.251-04:002010-09-21T23:54:35.251-04:00I have to say that I totally respect that you are ...I have to say that I totally respect that you are doing that. I think it is great. Now, if I could get my kids to turn off the TV, Computer and DS, then maybe we could have some quality time too!The Blogging Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502157498300545488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-8041634601855480922010-09-21T23:29:15.366-04:002010-09-21T23:29:15.366-04:00A cousin of mine just stopped writing her blog - i...A cousin of mine just stopped writing her blog - in her words, "Life was passing her by while [she] was on the computer." You're so right - we only get to raise our kids once, live this life once. I want to be present for it.Cobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704408483741211604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4704768195528999087.post-77355171310391535402010-09-21T23:07:00.767-04:002010-09-21T23:07:00.767-04:00Oh the balance of being mommy, and writer.
I ho...Oh the balance of being mommy, and writer. <br /><br />I hope you find both the time to feed your Mommy soul and sate the writers thirst!adrienzgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00189335015566616247noreply@blogger.com