tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post6243358458174521872..comments2024-02-26T02:22:48.643-08:00Comments on A Foothill Home Companion: 1,045 Little LessonsMollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15738318324942700985noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-28377652419287130022009-01-22T21:06:00.000-08:002009-01-22T21:06:00.000-08:00Oh, I'm so glad that my Aidan is past that help-me...Oh, I'm so glad that my Aidan is past that help-me-with-this-2,000-piece-Lego-set stage, though I must admit that it helped me to be a much better follower of directions. I'm glad that your low days have passed--I felt the same way the first part of January. I blame it on the post-holiday letdown. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure you're working too hard at being a mom to notice what a good job you do.ZenCrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161858043705055699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-8449113837850705202009-01-14T01:07:00.000-08:002009-01-14T01:07:00.000-08:00(sigh) all the world's problems could be solved by...(sigh) all the world's problems could be solved by legos...julochkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884096685015570257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-80317151053481552352009-01-13T15:19:00.000-08:002009-01-13T15:19:00.000-08:00We all have those moments as parents! But I think ...We all have those moments as parents! But I think you did a great job of seeing that kids don't require perfect parents or "parents of the year" they just need parents that spend time with them and love them, and by your not having to be perfect your kids learn a profound lesson as well. That they don't have to be perfect either. Cause being perfect is a heavy burden!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-12939799344984196332009-01-11T16:06:00.000-08:002009-01-11T16:06:00.000-08:00I had that kind of week too - maybe it's the begin...I had that kind of week too - maybe it's the beginning of the year and the realization that winter is stretching ahead for months...<BR/>It's amazing that, in that mood, what I want to do is curl up an escape, but what I need to do is PLAY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-18939554308140402082009-01-11T08:31:00.000-08:002009-01-11T08:31:00.000-08:00I relate to the parenting insecurity (doesn't ever...I relate to the parenting insecurity (doesn't everyone who cares) and to the worry. This was a beautiful post.Madeline Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075400838213199585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-60633226644838631752009-01-09T18:30:00.000-08:002009-01-09T18:30:00.000-08:00wise one step at a time. be gentle with yourself....wise one step at a time. be gentle with yourself. i think you rock. i'd nominate ya.Kristin Zecchinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669097079491245666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-45448107405509923472009-01-09T15:06:00.000-08:002009-01-09T15:06:00.000-08:00I don't think there is such a thing as Mother of t...I don't think there is such a thing as Mother of the Year. We do the best we can for our kids. If they remember being happy and loved when they are grown then THAT is what matters. It is the very little things that matter the most.The quiet moments.<BR/>last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 42 and it opened my eyes to many things. The most important was how my kids are and that they are happy and loved. That gave me so much peace and happieness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-36649836856152554362009-01-09T13:01:00.000-08:002009-01-09T13:01:00.000-08:00beautifully put, molly... and by the way, i love...beautifully put, molly... <BR/>and by the way, i love your banner :)<BR/>HUGS to you!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02997181745362258990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-56548090901152232682009-01-09T12:18:00.000-08:002009-01-09T12:18:00.000-08:00My 6 year old, just leaned over my shoulder and sa...My 6 year old, just leaned over my shoulder and said "wicked cool"- can I get that. I had not even read a word of your post. So than I had to read- well most of it.<BR/><BR/>I like the new banner.MGFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204483484979225502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-16970065794771695662009-01-09T09:36:00.000-08:002009-01-09T09:36:00.000-08:00Molly, I love your new banner shot - it's gorgeous...Molly, I love your new banner shot - it's gorgeous!Our Green Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05426519782784581649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-70837697563058857982009-01-09T07:35:00.000-08:002009-01-09T07:35:00.000-08:00you think you are not mother of the year?? I don't...you think you are not mother of the year?? I don't know any mother that would sit down (for the 3rd time) and try to tackle such a hard lego project. I bet you kinda had fun too. I nominate you as mother of the year thats for sure. I wish I had a mother like you.John and Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008538395797381001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-1025798129812389182009-01-09T07:12:00.000-08:002009-01-09T07:12:00.000-08:00amen sister!amen sister!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-88359218032686775372009-01-09T07:10:00.000-08:002009-01-09T07:10:00.000-08:00Hey, I call it the day a success if I am not the f...Hey, I call it the day a success if I am not the featured on the five o'clock news for anything. Mommyhood is HARD. So many wardrobe changes and U-turns and bad decisions, (ours)) not the kids... We are just as much likley to have a meltdown and mood swing as the little tweerps we are raising and I think thats OK. We are not superhuman. Just normal human.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-84318495767519377962009-01-09T07:02:00.000-08:002009-01-09T07:02:00.000-08:00Beautiful post. I needed that..It has been one of ...Beautiful post. I needed that..It has been one of those days here too! Parents--especially stay at home ones--can be too hard on themselves. Taking time out for us is just as important as the time we give....I also think the quality time we spend connecting with our kids is enough. Your little guy will remember this and thank you for it one day!Mimi-n-Moe's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003058998571772444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-29762875561647516972009-01-09T06:48:00.002-08:002009-01-09T06:48:00.002-08:00must have needed to make sure you had that hug and...must have needed to make sure you had that hug and kiss:)mayalunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701015028881253692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-65754826954220494072009-01-09T06:48:00.001-08:002009-01-09T06:48:00.001-08:00Molly,Hope your spirit lifted the more you built.....Molly,<BR/>Hope your spirit lifted the more you built... hope your soul felt less alone as these loving comments pour in. We all just love your honesty. I don't think it's possible to be everything to everyone 100 percent of the time. My number one goal this year is to find balance and after reading this post, (and identifying with that inner voice of doubt) I am adding gentleness... to myself. Love the lego metaphors... so perfect. Ours have mostly been put aside, but my immersion in legoland ( and those little pieces and thick booklets filled with endless instructions) feels like it will part of me forever. <BR/>a big x and o one of my favorite mothers!mayalunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701015028881253692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-18181134754817737392009-01-09T06:48:00.000-08:002009-01-09T06:48:00.000-08:00Molly,Hope your spirit lifted the more you built.....Molly,<BR/>Hope your spirit lifted the more you built... hope your soul felt less alone as these loving comments pour in. We all just love your honesty. I don't think it's possible to be everything to everyone 100 percent of the time. My number one goal this year is to find balance and after reading this post, (and identifying with that inner voice of doubt) I am adding gentleness... to myself. Love the lego metaphors... so perfect. Ours have mostly been put aside, but my immersion in legoland ( and those little pieces and thick booklets filled with endless instructions) feels like it will part of me forever. <BR/>a big x and o one of my favorite mothers!mayalunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701015028881253692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-34618287876379147022009-01-09T06:33:00.000-08:002009-01-09T06:33:00.000-08:00working on legos really relaxes me. i go to my hap...working on legos really relaxes me. i go to my happy place.<BR/><BR/>until i see that they tore apart harry potter world after i completely rebuilt it for the third time. bitter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-33282237095982493022009-01-09T05:51:00.000-08:002009-01-09T05:51:00.000-08:00Ah yes... the allure of Legos. My son ADORES them...Ah yes... the allure of Legos. My son ADORES them and I have had to sit, eyes crossed, trying to figure out directions to build the newest thing, many times. I shudder to think how many individual pieces we actually store in this wee house of ours. I am unapologetic when the vacuum sucks some of the little buggers up!! How's that for a bad Mom?? ;0)Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824248962807980412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-36875943564502245812009-01-09T03:09:00.000-08:002009-01-09T03:09:00.000-08:00Lego Lessons. Fantastic! We could all apply thos...Lego Lessons. Fantastic! We could all apply those to any situation in our lives!<BR/><BR/>Oh, babe, do you have any idea what another 1,045 pieces of "stuff" would do to me? I shudder to think of it!<BR/><BR/>What happened to the good old days when you didn't need directions to use Legos. That's just funny!<BR/><BR/>Those kids are so dang lucky to have you as a mom! If they EVER want to trade you in (which they won't!), will you be my mom?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-16889250225512218072009-01-09T02:37:00.000-08:002009-01-09T02:37:00.000-08:00It's so hard sometimes to feel good about the job ...It's so hard sometimes to feel good about the job we're doing, but I have to say your doing pretty good girlfriend!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038703319667640641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-55393769461828738822009-01-09T01:43:00.000-08:002009-01-09T01:43:00.000-08:00so much I want to say here, but I'll leave it at: ...so much I want to say here, but I'll leave it at: you are building a lego car with your boy on the floor. You are a priceless gem of a person for doing that.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403808304630981842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-47342896176761860912009-01-08T21:53:00.000-08:002009-01-08T21:53:00.000-08:00Oh, how this resonates for me. Thank you for the c...Oh, how this resonates for me. Thank you for the clarity.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06081703900102725610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-13835241889917009372009-01-08T21:27:00.000-08:002009-01-08T21:27:00.000-08:00Who would have guessed that our kids would teach u...Who would have guessed that our kids would teach us all we need to know about parenting.donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09293599971314095864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850703275190174771.post-49117638579990749792009-01-08T20:14:00.000-08:002009-01-08T20:14:00.000-08:00Opps! Sorry that last comment was from me, Katie. ...Opps! Sorry that last comment was from me, Katie. I was logged in as my hubby.<BR/><BR/>Sorry!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06027862831421242012noreply@blogger.com