tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post7110136564309584378..comments2022-12-26T07:09:18.877-05:00Comments on Et Cetera: Mommy jealousy and mommy guilt.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14721423997215748747noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-47204310417731939482010-11-02T13:36:45.907-04:002010-11-02T13:36:45.907-04:00Ok, so I know it's the hormones, but I'm t...Ok, so I know it's the hormones, but I'm totally sitting here crying into my container of leftover meatballs. The last line of this entry totally got me and I realize that what you guys are doing right now is what I'll be doing for the next several years, if not more (at least that's the plan for now)!! I can't help but realize that I will probably be singing this same song in 9-ish months when I have to go back to work once the sea monkey is here. <br /><br />I kept thinking to myself while reading your entry that I just can't believe you feel that way! You are an AMAZING momma and I can only hope to be 10% as involved and awesome as you are!Ashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-27734671557026622492010-10-08T22:15:08.695-04:002010-10-08T22:15:08.695-04:00Emily you are an awesome mom. We all have the Mom...Emily you are an awesome mom. We all have the Mommy Guilt. Someone has to work whether it's the mom, the dad, or both. Lucy is happy and as long as you take the time you DO have with her and make it QUALITY time...everything will be just fine! :) Life is about balance. You need Lucy time, Brett time, family time, and alone time for yourself. Somehow we all make it work! Stop beating yourself up! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793104454656632375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-86957070197675140402010-10-08T11:21:41.450-04:002010-10-08T11:21:41.450-04:00Having two, I can't help but try to remember i...Having two, I can't help but try to remember if Suzi wasn't talking more by the time she was the age Ivey is now. I catch myself thinking maybe it's my fault Ivey is a little behind, and then I think, no, not behind, DIFFERENT. Ivey started walking, climbing, etc at an earlier age than Suzi, and she might take a little longer to talk. It's no big deal. They will both have their strengths and weaknesses and will grow up to be two totally different people.<br /><br />I think you and Brett are doing a great job. It's wonderful that she has this time to spend with her dad. So few children get that. Lucy is definitely loved and cared for while you're at work and it's obvious you make the time you ARE home with her count. I think that's the most important thing--much more important than how many signs she can do. Heck, Ivey doesn't know any at all and I think Suzi knew one. Just because a mom stays home doesn't mean she is on top of all that. You are an awesome mom and I bet when you do have the opportunity to stay home you'll love it!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02154415218933660079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-46142034647349843862010-10-07T22:29:31.875-04:002010-10-07T22:29:31.875-04:00I am a stay a home mom and I still feel the guilt(...I am a stay a home mom and I still feel the guilt(I haven't even had my hair done).. so trust me Momma you are doing the best you can. :) Lucy is thriving and wonderful! Just look at her!Ida Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03721610854758015326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-65585974651187059872010-10-07T22:02:50.060-04:002010-10-07T22:02:50.060-04:00Yeah, I get ya. I was mostly frustrated whenever I...Yeah, I get ya. I was mostly frustrated whenever I heard of a young baby sleeping all night. It took Johnny 15 or 16 months to figure that one out. Yowza!<br /><br />I'm starting to get the, "Is he potty-trained yet?" questions. Um...no. He is not. He is not even close.<br /><br />And I have to just chill out and remember that seriously every kid develops at a different pace and yay for other kids who pee on the potty at a young age. But what other people do is NOT reflective of how I am as a parent.<br /><br />You are doing a great job with your kiddos!Kaciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068520824047487960noreply@blogger.com