tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post5391065546014257232..comments2023-11-16T03:37:52.470-06:00Comments on So about what I said...: Letters To My Future Husband: Letter #155.Melissa Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975477573895818097noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-38420932571329926942012-04-18T09:57:35.663-05:002012-04-18T09:57:35.663-05:00This one made me weep a bit. I think I used to be...This one made me weep a bit. I think I used to be quite similar to yourself in the letter and then everything changed.Patricia Villamilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646882405278546909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-53050934964000889312012-04-17T15:37:42.569-05:002012-04-17T15:37:42.569-05:00I loved this Letter! (But I usually love every one...I loved this Letter! (But I usually love every one).Mollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-59687739423294578512012-04-17T13:24:46.920-05:002012-04-17T13:24:46.920-05:00Melissa, I just wanted to say I liked your comment...Melissa, I just wanted to say I liked your comment about your Mom being so motherly...I think motherhood is a more enjoyable and natural role for some women than others, but even if it's not a *driving passion*, there are still moments of joy and you can do a good job. I think now the idea is somewhat glamourized, whereas before child-rearing was more of - I don't want to say a duty - but much more ordinary, and women were not so hard on themselves for not being the perfect mother.<br /><br />My own Mom told me (when I was MUCH MUCH older) "You know, I don't really even like kids, I can't believe I had two!" I knew what she meant - she loves my sister and me of course, she just meant she wasn't totally bonkers crazy for motherhood. And I think she was/is a wonderful Mom and I love her with all my heart. <br /><br />And although I think it can be disheartening to read "Mommy Blogs" and feel like everyone else has got it down perfectly - I think the online community is GREAT because you can admit "My kid is driving me NUTS!" and get a whole lot of responses of women who agree, and you'll know you're not alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-19774904502738677922012-04-17T10:57:34.975-05:002012-04-17T10:57:34.975-05:00Saw this today- you might be interesting in writin...Saw this today- you might be interesting in writing what you think about it.<br /><br />http://www.xojane.com/entertainment/undateables-not-bad-actuallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-4645286041179673402012-04-17T10:39:00.380-05:002012-04-17T10:39:00.380-05:00I'm up in the air about kids too but its alway...I'm up in the air about kids too but its always magical when you have that moment where you think "I could probably do this." My nephews make me think that a lot but they are the same reason I think it might be too much work. We'll see, I guess.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391535552942251884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-14289987816254387152012-04-17T10:00:52.473-05:002012-04-17T10:00:52.473-05:00Thanks, Mimi :)Thanks, Mimi :)Melissa Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975477573895818097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-9468686991039676532012-04-17T10:00:32.425-05:002012-04-17T10:00:32.425-05:00Lena, I'm with you...my mother is so motherly ...Lena, I'm with you...my mother is so motherly and sometimes i feel like i'm missing that gene or something. Maybe it doesn't kick in until you have kids? :)Melissa Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975477573895818097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-1755560557796930272012-04-16T23:26:27.048-05:002012-04-16T23:26:27.048-05:00Melissa, this is so sweet and authentic, quite ref...Melissa, this is so sweet and authentic, quite refreshing. It's weird how a certain view we hold with varying levels of certainty can be changed/influence by the simplest experience huh?<br /> Can't wait to read the other post.Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716804676407964484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-55324977496024026562012-04-16T19:40:42.240-05:002012-04-16T19:40:42.240-05:00i really had a lovely time reading these letters y...i really had a lovely time reading these letters you wrote. you're an incredible writer! :)<br /><br /><3, Mimi<br />http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/<br /><a href="http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/2012/03/giveaway-poshlocket.html" rel="nofollow">Poshlocket Giveaway: Win a Shelly Fabric Choker</a>Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016998487501779622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-4340319395777894812012-04-16T18:39:03.144-05:002012-04-16T18:39:03.144-05:00What a great post. I really appreciate you sharin...What a great post. I really appreciate you sharing this...I never thought I would EVER want children either. Luckily I realized that maybe I did. : )Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967036443580250272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-10267165985117339182012-04-16T17:38:46.944-05:002012-04-16T17:38:46.944-05:00i *wish* i had had children. i've no husband o...i *wish* i had had children. i've no husband or money to go through the process, and i'm up there in age. that's my big regret.Elle Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700861489513811406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8773709208108297978.post-634717356902927742012-04-16T16:56:09.478-05:002012-04-16T16:56:09.478-05:00This is such a sweet post! John and I (luckily) sh...This is such a sweet post! John and I (luckily) share uncertainty about having children, but there's one thing I know for certain–he'd make such an incredible dad. Me, on the other hand...I'll just be glad they've got John!A Crimson Kisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474778213617208638noreply@blogger.com