tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post114357534375438815..comments2024-03-19T01:35:10.559-04:00Comments on *: I Left my Heart in San FranciscoJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547640380443175482noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1143603933278037262006-03-28T22:45:00.000-05:002006-03-28T22:45:00.000-05:00Boy, it seems like you were speaking my mind there...Boy, it seems like you were speaking my mind there. I have been poundering the "what ifs" myself lately. Especially since, in a few short months, I'm going to be a mommy of two girls. I sometimes feel like there's so much that I NEED to do or want to do that I know I won't be able to do with two kids. Heck, it's hard enough to go to the bathroom by myself some days. Still, every time I look in Caitlin's eyes or feel Cara move inside me, I realize that the changes in my life have happened for a reason and honestly, I'm better for it. Still, the grass is always greener in another pasture! :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927215566474451712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1143603378258739402006-03-28T22:36:00.000-05:002006-03-28T22:36:00.000-05:00I think every mom feels this at certain times. I u...I think every mom feels this at certain times. I used to be cool, too. It's like my identity got sumdged out and in it's place, came the Target mom. But I think it is really only within yourself to change your perception of what you have become. What you are is what you make yourself. It's important not to lose who you are, and for that reason I think you should carve out time for yourself to do the things you truly felt "defined" you. I really don't think SF "DEFINED" you. I think you are identifying with a time and place that reminds you of the carefree peron you used to be. The truth is, you can still be her, you still ARE her, as long as you nurture yourself. I think if you are comfortable with who you are, you can be yourself anywhere you go, including stinky old Michigan.Breehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12147176085020618060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1143602661003368092006-03-28T22:24:00.000-05:002006-03-28T22:24:00.000-05:00I often often OFTEN think of the "what ifs" -- bot...I often often OFTEN think of the "what ifs" -- both boys weren't PLANNED, per se, they just kind of showed up, both of them right after spending wads of money we didn't have on stuff that wasn't cool for babies. Figures. We've given up boats, lake homes, great jobs, night life, I had a coolio job as a casino gal for a private company that I wish I still had sometimes. <BR/><BR/>I had it bad after Tyler. I mean, we had Travis, we were going to DisneyWorld (really, we were - haven't been yet), things were rolling along, I had a part time job and we were looking at cool new cars. Then, the two lines showed up on the pee stick and now we have Tyler - WHO I LOVE DEARLY, but it does change things. <BR/><BR/>For the better? That has yet to be determined, but it really doesn't matter. It is what it is, and I'll be happy and love my boys that God has given me with everything I have. I'd choose them over DisneyWorld (almost) any day.<BR/><BR/>***almost any day because some days, I'd just rather be at Disneyworld instead of changing poopy pants!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858511221598789469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1143584835367914182006-03-28T17:27:00.000-05:002006-03-28T17:27:00.000-05:00Hey there, Lauren.I know how you feel.Its hard to ...Hey there, Lauren.<BR/>I know how you feel.<BR/>Its hard to be a mom in the 'burbs, taking our kids back and forth from Target. I miss being young and kid-free sometimes, as well.<BR/>I wouldn't trade my kiddos for anything, but wouldn't it be great to back a couple of years ago...just me and Scott? Yeah...I wish it too.<BR/>Perfectly normal.<BR/>But think of it this way...you life hasn't ended. there is NO telling where you will three years from NOW! maybe back in SF...maybe not.<BR/>maybe I"ll be in Traverse City, overlooking the Bay....who knows?<BR/>That's the beauty of life, new twists and turns everywhere. :)<BR/>I love you.<BR/>Call me soon and we'll get together.<BR/>Love,<BR/>KendraKendra Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987312000889846337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9902677.post-1143584529656110502006-03-28T17:22:00.000-05:002006-03-28T17:22:00.000-05:00your candor is refreshing. the emotional fallout o...your candor is refreshing. the emotional fallout of the decisions you describe, made in a short span of time, are only natural. <BR/><BR/>your obvious self awareness and ablilty to share your all too human doubts are signs, to me at least, that you have the cognitive coping skills to overcome your difficult time now. <BR/><BR/>i wish you strength and great luck in your life and the life of your young family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com