tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832270292704680185.post6352980415325022292..comments2023-06-08T07:20:53.839-04:00Comments on Smiling Mama: So hardAimee @ Smiling Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18103618447184051230noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832270292704680185.post-64474909891000323732009-09-28T22:48:24.395-04:002009-09-28T22:48:24.395-04:00Hi, Aimee! I am the smiling mama that you recentl...Hi, Aimee! I am the smiling mama that you recently communicated with via email. It was not in my plans to stop by your blog again so soon but I am sure glad I did. <br />This was a wonderful post. So often we hear about super moms with no doubts, concerns or fears. In reality, I think all of us, even those self proclaimed super moms, have moments where we wonder if we are the worst mom ever. The reality is we are darn good mamas. Just sometimes we are humbled by your little darlings at the worst moments. And rush hour super market crowds are always overly judgmental. No worries, mate. <br />Second, I have four boys and our youngest is our one darling daughter. When I was pregnant with our girl, I had wanted another boy. I knew boys. I was a soccer mom, a dig in the dirt mom, a boy mom. A girl simply would not fit in. Well, she does. It is different than it was, but she is what was needed for our family. The same is true with you. The wee one you have growing below your heart is exactly what is needed for your family. <br />Once I got over the initial shock of a girl being added to our brood, I had the same thoughts that you expressed. But all those things they say about girls may be true of some girls, but not mine. She is twice as hard as any of my boys. The constant talking wears me out. The fits over the outfit's matching accessory being lost are often and long. The need to control the situation and the need to participate in whatever I am doing is so much more draining than simply having the boys watch. We love our daughter beyond measure but count your blessings. <br />All the best to you!Crunchy Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012401898100619667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832270292704680185.post-58915109734285961462009-09-28T21:12:59.325-04:002009-09-28T21:12:59.325-04:00This was a very nice post. I can see how it would...This was a very nice post. I can see how it would be very hard for you because that boy is certainly something else... but I can also see how you don't want to change him one bit because is he ever special just the way he is!!! I think no matter what kind of kid you have (active, quiet, outgoing, shy) it will be heartbreaking in one way or another for the parent. That's my aunt perspective, anyway! :)Sorry Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08189253188346944786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832270292704680185.post-87340221039045083602009-09-28T13:14:55.951-04:002009-09-28T13:14:55.951-04:00My mom was a kindergarten teacher for 30 years and...My mom was a kindergarten teacher for 30 years and has always told me she'd rather have a class of 30 boys (than 30 girls)...<br />They are easier emotionally- if they get in a fight, after it, it's over. period. they've forgotten it. and boys listen better- according to her :)<br /><br />xoNicole- BananaBlueberryhttp://www.bananablueberry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832270292704680185.post-34648981063974709562009-09-28T12:41:17.002-04:002009-09-28T12:41:17.002-04:00My girl doesn't sit still either unless it inv...My girl doesn't sit still either unless it involves the tv! She's probably not as active as Lucas, but she loves to dance, jump, climb, you name it! Especially jumping on me (rather difficult since I'm 8 months preg).<br /><br />Sometimes I wish she would sit and play quietly too. However if she does manage to do that, I know I have a mess to clean up!Thien-Kim aka Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10608335466483565508noreply@blogger.com