tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423954528012766153.post295577403784450830..comments2023-11-19T03:20:55.256-08:00Comments on Sister See Sister Do: I Need A Break...Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02140811418344272804noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423954528012766153.post-81940752042840014552011-05-24T13:07:06.467-07:002011-05-24T13:07:06.467-07:00Sweetie, after all you do for your kids and family...Sweetie, after all you do for your kids and family, you deserve a break! and you're definitely not the only one that feels that way :)Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15204510263252706016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423954528012766153.post-1446920833014594242011-05-24T13:58:13.732-07:002011-05-24T13:58:13.732-07:00Just a thought here, but I think we are better mot...Just a thought here, but I think we are better mothers and able to tend to our kids and home best when we have also tended to ourselves. And for moms that usually means some ME time. DON'T feel selfish about it. I know when you get back you'll have a renewed spirit and that will help you see all of the joys in being a SAHM and all of the icky things will seem a little less icky.<br>Have a GREAT trip!!Taminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423954528012766153.post-23140349299097082222011-05-24T14:26:23.006-07:002011-05-24T14:26:23.006-07:00I agree with Tami above! I too am a sahm...and I ...I agree with Tami above! I too am a sahm...and I feel the SAME way you do a LOT. But, we are not good mothers if we do not also remember ourselves and that we need time for us as well. Your hubby and kids are still going to be well cared for while your gone with all that you already have planned for them! You deserve a crown for that alone!! Have a Fantastic trip!Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15428687924268781341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423954528012766153.post-23334348621006600522011-05-24T19:11:48.816-07:002011-05-24T19:11:48.816-07:00You are a normal, beautiful, awesome mom. But we ...You are a normal, beautiful, awesome mom. But we all run out of gas sometimes. I think guilt is built into the mom thing. I work way more than I would like, and feel guilty all the time about leaving Mya at the sitters. I am tired when I get home, and feel guilty sometimes for taking even 15 minutes to have Mya occupy herself so I can sit down. I know you love your family; I know I love my family. Take some time to recharge, you will be better for yourself and for them. I know it helps me when I do. Have a great trip!!!Ericanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423954528012766153.post-90578281053451349472011-05-24T20:46:19.899-07:002011-05-24T20:46:19.899-07:00You're normal. Any mom that said she didn'...You're normal. Any mom that said she didn't feel guilty about wanting some time to herself, isn't normal. Yeah, she might mean it for a split second or so, but after she got that time, she'd feel a little off. You're normal. People tend to steriotype SAHM's as women who can get it all done and have it all together. Or women who are just plain lazy and don't give a poopoo about their kids. It's neither one to me. It is a full-time job that involves so many different tasks impossible to get done in one day. Plus, you're homeschooling? WOMAN! Give yourself a break! Go enjoy yourself. I know you'll miss your husband and kids, but try to enjoy your free time. You deserve it!Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09486116551433880157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423954528012766153.post-82041293811946109112011-05-25T11:53:25.534-07:002011-05-25T11:53:25.534-07:00Oh Julie, I feel for you. I konw I only have one a...Oh Julie, I feel for you. I konw I only have one and am not at home full time but with school almost over things are crazy and I feel the same way, just can't keep up. We too are leaving for Florida, but it is just Brian and I... I am secretly so excited. I will be able to sleep-in, ate my food when it is hot, etc. I am going to miss my little man but it makes me a better mama to catch a break. As it will do for you and wow precooked meals, sitters, clothes, hunny you are super women.... but just know that you are doing a great job. Your kids love you, not their clean house or clothes... they want you. Love you girlBrian and Jenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07258616390895872113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423954528012766153.post-87422125489485705152011-05-26T04:38:55.686-07:002011-05-26T04:38:55.686-07:00I read your post last night, and saw this quote on...I read your post last night, and saw this quote on another blog this morning and thought I'd share:<br><br>“The world may not applaud us for wiping running noses, driving in carpools, or talking with our teenager into the wee hours of the morning. And until they are trained, our children might not thank us either. But as we set aside our own selfish desires and glorify God by joyfully serving our children, we are pursuing true greatness according to the Bible. Let us do so with tenderness, affection, and with a smile!” – Carolyn Mahaney<br><br>Enjoy your trip, and I pray you'll come back re-energized to serve your family. It's hard, but it's good! And it's soooo worth it!annelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10627227756351131870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7423954528012766153.post-10005369585067177312011-05-28T18:27:05.277-07:002011-05-28T18:27:05.277-07:00You're doing a wonderful job as a Mom. Go have...You're doing a wonderful job as a Mom. Go have FUN and relax with the girls!<br> much love,<br> Aunt BrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com