Comments on: If I had hands I’d be a writer, if I had brains I’d be a man

By: Allie

Allie — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:50:01 +0000

I love your honesty. It’s amazing when things come out of left field like that and change our perspective. And it’s amazing how sometimes those “aha” moments only bring about slow change, not the major instant shift we’re looking for. I’ve been obsessed with Toad the Wet Sprocket again lately – “all things in time is all we’ll ever need.” Damn straight.
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By: headbang8

headbang8 — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:55:20 +0000

6FU. Amazing.
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By: Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:22:37 +0000

Glad you’re enjoying Six Feet Under. I have never missed a show after it ended the way I miss that one.
Kerry´s last blog ..The Final Countdown

By: T

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:51:47 +0000

But you did write it!

By: Coal Miner's Granddaughter

Coal Miner's Granddaughter — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:52:30 +0000

Hon. You’re supposed to be frustrated and happy and loving and crying and all of that at the same time. That’s what parenthood is. One minute, you’re laughing over something cute they’ve done/said and the next, you’re screaming over the ravioli spilled on the carpet and the minute after that, you’re feeling guilty for the screaming and kissing them and cursing under your breath as you call the carpet cleaner.

Seriously.

It’s a nut house, isn’t it? But it’s also wonderful.

And I love you for posting your true feelings here.
Coal Miner’s Granddaughter´s last blog ..The Journey

By: Vixen

Vixen — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:32:17 +0000

Beautifully written, and it pulled at my heartstrings. I remember very similar feelings myself, when going back to work after the birth of my third child (and I am the mom). It takes all types of moments and ups and downs to create the parent we are going to be and that we are becoming every day (even still, for me). Sometimes clarity is clear, but sometimes it continues to be murky. But you can’t do better than trying. To me, trying is the key to good parenting.
Vixen´s last blog ..Fall Is Upon Me

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:25:01 +0000

I used to laugh and guffaw at some of the stupid, sappy story lines in movies and TV shows. Now I have to keep my head turned at an angle so Sarah can’t see my eyes well up with moisture, and hope I’m doing a good job at keeping my breathing normal.

Stupid emotions.
Joe´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday v. Could he be any freaking cuter?!

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:05:59 +0000

So honest here – and I appreciate that. I remember wanting to leave my first son (who cried for the first 6 months and didn’t sleep through the night until he was 14 months old) on the hospital steps as a failed experiment. It didn’t mean I didn’t love him. I loved him so much but I felt like a failure. Thankfully, it got better.

As for the Laminated Cats… We are traveling to Athens to visit my step-daughter in a few weekends. I may horrify her and tell her we are going out to see this band. Sounds like fun!
Beth´s last blog ..My mother probably should have named me Helen

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:28:45 +0000

darlin, you have now proven to us all that you are human like the rest of us. I don’t know one single parent that doesn’t feel the way you do.
Jessica´s last blog ..I can’t wait to be a senior…citizen

By: Jill/Twipply Skwood

Jill/Twipply Skwood — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:28:00 +0000

Well, if you are an ingrate (and I maintain that you’re not – you’re just tired), you’re an ingrate who takes some amazing photos, that’s for certain. I’m sorry things have been tough. And again I thank you for reminding me that another baby would be a whole lot more wakefulness than I need. And hang in there! And I do hope you’re enjoying being back at work without feeling ungrateful.
Jill/Twipply Skwood´s last blog ..My Left Hand…