Comments on Mommy Snark: Priorities

I love this post. Like you, my first book is comin...

2012-01-04T19:06:38.915-05:00

I love this post. Like you, my first book is coming out in 2013 (same publisher, even!)—and like you, I'm almost plagued by thinking about my writing. I want to write, I want to spend more time in these imaginary worlds, but I have three little ones who need me even more.

I actually read this on The Power of Moms' feed earlier today, but I couldn't find it on their site, which lead me on a hunt to find your blog. I'm so glad I did. Thank you!!

So very well said.

2011-11-17T09:45:18.921-05:00

So very well said.

I can't find the words to explain how reading ...

2011-11-15T18:15:16.345-05:00

I can't find the words to explain how reading this made me feel. So I guess I'll just say thank you for writing it.

What Lara said, and others. :) And in the meantim...

2011-11-14T18:57:49.736-05:00

What Lara said, and others. :)

And in the meantime, you are writing when you can (which, as I've told you, will help balance you out a bit--even if it's just snippets here and there), and that will help you, I think, be a better mother.

All my kids are in school now, but mothering is still demanding.

Here's an image for you that this conjured up: My youngest often sits behind me *as* I write, braiding my hair.

I should do a post on how I managed to get bits of writing in when the kids were small--and how it IS what kept me going, through the tough mommy moments and all.

And yet, this time will pass. Soon all your child...

2011-11-12T15:35:12.803-05:00

And yet, this time will pass. Soon all your children will be in school! Yes, even the unborn baby. Six years or so is not so long.

I don't have as many children, but I am there. And I am finding the time to do things I haven't been able to do in years (or ever, as the case may be). And it is nice. But sometimes I really miss the littleness of the kids. Life is funny.

And you are awesome. :)

Of course, beautifully written :)

2011-11-12T02:36:15.176-05:00

Of course, beautifully written :)

This is the reason I read your blog. You put into...

2011-11-11T00:40:41.746-05:00

This is the reason I read your blog. You put into words what all of us other mothers are thinking. You seem to know just when I need a pep talk and it always seems to work. Thank you today and every other time you have inspired me.

It's hard isn't it. Beautiful post. I ha...

2011-11-09T21:37:51.012-05:00

It's hard isn't it. Beautiful post.
I had this conversation just the other day.
You're doing an amazing job! abstowe's comment got me all choked up.

The days are long, but my the years are short. An...

2011-11-08T23:41:40.710-05:00

The days are long, but my the years are short. And one day you will be happy for every moment you spent with them, I promise.

Honey - you nailed it. You are doing the right th...

2011-11-08T16:08:03.188-05:00

Honey - you nailed it. You are doing the right things at the right times and when it't right, there will be time to write!

Because my children are in school I feel like I ge...

2011-11-08T10:11:43.351-05:00

Because my children are in school I feel like I get plenty of me time. I struggle more with being present when they are home and making sure they aren't' just sucked into the TV the whole time.

I learned the hard way after opening my boutique a...

2011-11-08T08:40:52.267-05:00

I learned the hard way after opening my boutique and then closing it--but you already know that! You are right. I feel the pull the pull to do those things that I love--for me it's fitness and working with people that way. But I can't--not right now. There will be a day but right now my children need me. Thank you for this post. It's nice to know other moms feel that tug and pull. We have other gifts and talents too just when our children our young we sometimes have to put them aside to do our most important work. The time is really going by so quickly. I'm sure we will look back and be so greatful that we made them our top priority because soon they will be grown and we won't have them to take care of each and every day. I don't want to look back with any regrets. Love you! Thanks for this lovely post!!!

I needed this today, thank you. I stumbled on a j...

2011-11-08T08:38:46.722-05:00

I needed this today, thank you.

I stumbled on a job posting the other day. A job that I was uniquely qualified for, a position that truly serves women and makes me feel whole and complete at the same time. I was one click away from applying.

But my situation is much like yours, minus the morning sickness. (Thank goodness!) Now is not the time. I just continue to pray that I am using hte time I have now in the best way possible.

From one who has stood in the trenches filled with...

2011-11-08T01:28:25.591-05:00

From one who has stood in the trenches filled with sleepless nights and dirty diapers to one who is still standing there,

From one who has heard again and again from those who were before me, in the season called motherhood....
"enjoy them, it will pass so quickly"

From one who has stood on one end of eight children, ranging in age from 14, down to newborn..... wondering how it would ever ALL get done, and by whom.

Enjoy the ride. Enjoy the building and the reading. Cherish those moments.

This, coming from one who has just sent one off on his own. Still 7 left and yet my heart longs for the one - because he was just there, just building with me, just a baby.

From one who can now see both ends of the spectrum :It comes so quickly. You are absolutely right to keep those priorities in line.

Sounds to me like you are well on your way to doin...

2011-11-08T00:54:03.828-05:00

Sounds to me like you are well on your way to doing both. With a book on the way and writing for another. You are doing it! Congrats. You are a wonderful writer AND mother. I look forward to reading any of your writing... anytime. (be it soon or in 30+ years).

And you understand.....to every season....

2011-11-08T00:39:05.831-05:00

And you understand.....to every season....