tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254847461154098642.post7029057033060676484..comments2023-08-15T07:08:04.087-07:00Comments on Herman, party of five.: WithdrawingJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10607355428134594306noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254847461154098642.post-38150683472329847612010-06-09T15:44:43.242-07:002010-06-09T15:44:43.242-07:00wow, what a beautiful/sad/hopeful post...your word...wow, what a beautiful/sad/hopeful post...your words are wise, woman! you sort of do have to laser focus on what's important and essential and let everything/everyone else go for a season. you started back to work at a good time of year though as soon the days will be longer and you will have more family time in the sunshine. much love and hugs to you, thanks for sharing your mommy heart, <3 dla dash of scrapshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363037106552831141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254847461154098642.post-19468520323483187842010-06-09T13:01:19.486-07:002010-06-09T13:01:19.486-07:00Sending love!Sending love!Lynnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148854120435763645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254847461154098642.post-23427229987862815802010-06-08T21:02:58.392-07:002010-06-08T21:02:58.392-07:00I'm going to pray to win the lottery. Probabl...I'm going to pray to win the lottery. Probably means I should start playing. Then I can share my winnings with you and we can both be full-time moms.<br /><br />Today I breastfed in the classroom where I first started teaching (adjacent to where I had a roomful of kids reading quietly for summer school). I felt a bit overwhelmed and then I remembered how I used to be as a young teacher and how much I enjoyed it, but how badly I had wanted to find the right man and have babies. <br /><br />And there I was, nursing my little guy in that same room. And that overwhelmed feeling slowly faded to a blessed feeling. <br /><br />I wish lots of blessings for you this week to help fill your cup. <br /><br />Love MelindaMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07750069343197064978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254847461154098642.post-55558767869754718672010-06-08T20:46:45.927-07:002010-06-08T20:46:45.927-07:00I'll be praying for you to get through this to...I'll be praying for you to get through this tough time in your life.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516148477925407210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254847461154098642.post-24678760299360955132010-06-08T19:48:46.704-07:002010-06-08T19:48:46.704-07:00Jenny, I cried when I read this because I feel it....Jenny, I cried when I read this because I feel it. I have to work too, although not full time. Plus, I've got the same kid situation. I am going through the exact same thing with Camille that you are with Addie. So please know, if nothing else, you've helped heal a part of me by letting me know I'm not alone in my heartache of being a working mom. Hang in there! You're doing better than you think you are. I'll be praying for you, and cheering for you too!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952005389884285357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254847461154098642.post-33958872166171740882010-06-08T14:33:20.968-07:002010-06-08T14:33:20.968-07:00Oh Jenny, you can't be so hard on yourself. A...Oh Jenny, you can't be so hard on yourself. All we can do as mom's is our very best. You are doing your very best and that is all anyone can expect of you.<br /><br />It is obvious from the smiles on your kids faces, that they are happy and loved. Even though you feel stressed, they feel loved!<br /><br />However, that being said. I totally understand where you are coming from and more recently than I can ever remember, I am losing it. Motherhood is hard and it can be very taxing. We just have to take it day-by-day.<br /><br />Hugs to you!<br />JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06779943558777737069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254847461154098642.post-30600873009279345432010-06-08T12:51:24.239-07:002010-06-08T12:51:24.239-07:00I SO get the feeling of "being alone" an...I SO get the feeling of "being alone" and "that no one else is like you". I often feel this with having both of my parents die of cancer, having 5 young kids, homeschooling, etc etc. But as others have said, you are not alone in the struggles you are experiencing. All of us moms have these struggles periodically. You are smart to protect those most close to you in your bubble. It is survival and what you need to do! Sending you love and hugs and prayers as always!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738664221947990662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254847461154098642.post-52237967079813484542010-06-08T12:36:07.324-07:002010-06-08T12:36:07.324-07:00Jenny, your blog is the voice of every working mom...Jenny, your blog is the voice of every working mom. There are not enough hours in the day, days in a week to get everything done that we feel we need to. I feel your pain with three kids and a husband who want/need you. There have been days where I will sit in the bathroom and cry out of saddness, frustration, lack of sleep, guilt. No that you are no alone and you can only do what you can do. We are moms not super robots. Remember from Sex in The City the conversation that Charlotte and Miranda had about being moms it is so true! Sending you much love and hugs!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4254847461154098642.post-41458971470224936862010-06-08T11:08:24.440-07:002010-06-08T11:08:24.440-07:00Oh girl, you know I feel you. I feel you on all co...Oh girl, you know I feel you. I feel you on all counts. I've been bitter angry at the world lately that my weekends, the hours I should be connecting and catching up with the kids is instead spent connecting with grocery stores, bills, housework, and endless laundry. The bottom line is we lose 40 hours of our week or more and it's like treading water to make it up. I'm sorry your struggling. I really really am. And your not alone...never alone. xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16996597214771903652noreply@blogger.com