tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284807085755443963.post8898473303932726496..comments2023-08-08T07:39:35.282-07:00Comments on A PROUD MOM TO MANY: What not to wear...maternity specialVivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08508647658368782915noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284807085755443963.post-12938050711139076212009-03-31T08:07:00.000-07:002009-03-31T08:07:00.000-07:00We have the same mother... I understand the mothe...We have the same mother... I understand the mother-daughter dynamic you explained. I'm in it! (Or just recently extricated myself from it, actually...) <BR/><BR/>I like it when you rant! Do it more!Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303851013579930603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284807085755443963.post-87050244862325983552009-03-31T07:40:00.000-07:002009-03-31T07:40:00.000-07:00Hey Jude, I think you ran into my mom at Kroger. ...Hey Jude, I think you ran into my mom at Kroger. I still haven't told her about the baby, my hubby hasn't either, or my dad, or my children...because we are all dreading the, "Oh Dear God! What are you thinking? You can barely take care of the five you have now. What in the hell is the matter with you, for God's sake?"<BR/><BR/>My mom for some reason has it set in her mind that the only way to parent is the way she did. The only way to keep house is the way that she does. The only way to do anything correctly is...her way.<BR/><BR/>It is nearly every time we talk that she reminds me that if I had been smart, we would have stopped our family at three children. Why three you might wonder? The three oldest are in school.<BR/><BR/>I get the impression, that I would never share with her, but nevertheless, the impression that my mother didn't really like being a mommy very much. I think that she let herself get pinned down by the work of children, and never really made time to just enjoy us when we were kids.<BR/><BR/>Don't get me wrong, there are days that I would saw off my right arm for a break...but break or not in a couple of hours I am back to really loving being with my babies. They are my life and they give me the greatest joy. People who don't understand that or say "well of course, but..." make me feel sad. For them.<BR/><BR/>*Hah! A rant for a rant...sorry!*Vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508647658368782915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284807085755443963.post-64656428094709813902009-03-31T07:30:00.000-07:002009-03-31T07:30:00.000-07:00I must agreee with Jude and say wear what works fo...I must agreee with Jude and say wear what works for you. <BR/>Of course, this advice comes from someone who apparently coined the phrase 'grape-groping'. ;)kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745145497047137395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284807085755443963.post-59239829813650243232009-03-31T06:36:00.000-07:002009-03-31T06:36:00.000-07:00"Or...I can walk around with my boobs hanging out,..."Or...I can walk around with my boobs hanging out, looking like a hooker that caters to pregnancy fetishes."<BR/><BR/>GO HOOKER!! GO HOOKER!!!<BR/><BR/>[begin rant]<BR/><BR/>Sorry. I have no patience for certain types of people. Example: The lady who stopped me in Kroger, whilst I was pushing my 18-month-old twins in the double stroller, expressed her condolences that I have not one, but TWO children to keep up with, and told me she hoped I didn't have any more. <BR/><BR/>OH, FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, PEOPLE! They're babies, not boils! And I'm glad I have them. I'll take whatever else I get, too, and be happy about it!<BR/><BR/>Sorry. [end rant]<BR/><BR/>You wear what makes you feel pretty and good about yourself. If anyone else gives you any flack, you let me know. I'm looking for an excuse to go somewhere tropical! Ha!Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303851013579930603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284807085755443963.post-46972020797178532242009-03-30T20:26:00.000-07:002009-03-30T20:26:00.000-07:00That sounds so frustrating, but also funny since y...That sounds so frustrating, but also funny since you write so well. I already have to shop very carefully (close to your non-pregnancy size) so I can only imagine what it is like when pregnant or nursing! In any case though, I do wish that people would be more polite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com