tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post2387686999915997737..comments2023-10-03T08:43:19.443-04:00Comments on A Mama Stork Knows: I'm Going to be a Woman!Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566786285686910445noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-5378121364263577102010-05-19T20:12:01.412-04:002010-05-19T20:12:01.412-04:00i read theta mom's post too, and i loved the v...i read theta mom's post too, and i loved the variety of responses she got. i'm in the "woman first" camp; i really believe that i can't be a great mother unless i'm willing to put myself first, at least part of the time. i think it's great that you're making goals and i look forward to hearing about your progress!alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03253874481592439790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-37302989384226694462010-05-08T23:19:35.114-04:002010-05-08T23:19:35.114-04:00Thank you so much everyone! Your kind words and e...Thank you so much everyone! Your kind words and encouragement mean so much to me!! Seriously, they really do. <br /><br />I look forward to taking better care of myself and I'd encourage anyone else that's like me to do the same!! <br /><br />Feel free to use my list or let me know if you think of some other great ways to take better care of ourselves. <br /><br />Thanks again everyone!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09566786285686910445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-15839650018439877022010-05-08T17:40:47.618-04:002010-05-08T17:40:47.618-04:00Love the goals - trying to do a couple of self-est...Love the goals - trying to do a couple of self-esteem adjustments as well. At some point I will cut the hair. And exercise better (as in, actual routine versus just walks).Scribeymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00729586118908826553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-61267846224947012042010-05-07T22:04:09.181-04:002010-05-07T22:04:09.181-04:00This made me cry....but you know what you are a gr...This made me cry....but you know what you are a great mom. You have some great goals and I know you will accomplish them!!!Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888685759543201494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-40767585583717917212010-05-07T18:09:32.002-04:002010-05-07T18:09:32.002-04:00Good for you! You deserve it too!
I sat in on a t...Good for you! You deserve it too!<br />I sat in on a talk not too long ago in which the speaker discussed our roles as women and mothers. She told a story of a women who spent an entire hour, each and every morning, in front of the mirror - putting on makeup, doing her hair, etc. After a comment from her own Mother about her being vain, she replied, "I spend an hour in the morning taking care of myself so that I can spend the rest of the day taking care of others." I think it's necessary! It's good to look nice because we represent our families. Plus, if I spend the day looking frumpy, I feel frumpy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-62955190378245170672010-05-07T15:49:55.946-04:002010-05-07T15:49:55.946-04:00oh good for you! It's so easy to forget about...oh good for you! It's so easy to forget about ourselves and concentrate of everyone else in the family.<br /><br />chick-lit- I love Meg Cabot for light, fun reading! one of my favorite book's of all time is Blessed are the cheesemakers, I did a book review it on my blog, you can do a search on my blog for it -there's a search box. I also loved Revenge of the Middle aged woman, and I love the "Miss Julia" series by Ross, a little different but fun, Miss Julia rocks- for an old lady! <br /><br />can you tell I love to read?! <br />your blog design is beautiful, by the way!Hen Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237819297457183820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-43145989118922264692010-05-07T15:08:00.946-04:002010-05-07T15:08:00.946-04:00Sounds like a wonderful plan. I think I have to ju...Sounds like a wonderful plan. I think I have to jump on that band wagon. You know I haven't really worn a pair of heels since I was 3 or 4 months pregnant! Ack!<br /><br />I found you through D-List also. Seems we are featured blogs today ;)<br /><br />Rachel @ <a href="http://anyasroom.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Anya's Room</a>ParaJunkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11874529185180873346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-49794983790624829452010-05-07T12:05:20.229-04:002010-05-07T12:05:20.229-04:00Awesome list! Good luck!
Also, found you through ...Awesome list! Good luck!<br /><br />Also, found you through D-Listed.<br />Jenn @ three pugs & a babyCaneWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687878894131674539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-60359645468373679902010-05-07T10:51:40.280-04:002010-05-07T10:51:40.280-04:00Ah what a wonderful post! I hope you have a happy ...Ah what a wonderful post! I hope you have a happy mother's day!!<br /><br />(found you through D-List)<br />Devan @ Accustomed Chaos<br />http://www.accustomedchaos.comDevan @ Accustomed Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542655336185397634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-9541580125116344292010-05-07T09:11:43.912-04:002010-05-07T09:11:43.912-04:00Christine, quick post to wish you a very wonderful...Christine, quick post to wish you a very wonderful 1st Mother's Day. I have been thinking about you and how special this weekend is for you. Relish in your family and enjoy every moment.Sarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604795442859757843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-47726819231590897762010-05-07T01:12:59.518-04:002010-05-07T01:12:59.518-04:00You definitely should do that--all of it!!! It is...You definitely should do that--all of it!!! It is hard as moms and we often put ourselves last but it is so important to do things for yourself. I can't wait to see pictures of the new hairdo!<br /><br />I am currently reading "The Time Traveler's Wife" and loving it!!!!<br /><br />www.mylifewithluke.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027630763700517790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-62138250690651159572010-05-06T16:22:03.975-04:002010-05-06T16:22:03.975-04:00Can I have a copy of your list, I need to do much ...Can I have a copy of your list, I need to do much of the same:)Momma Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901859654768420059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-41222315066896888222010-05-06T16:18:08.982-04:002010-05-06T16:18:08.982-04:00I can so relate to this post! Since I had kids I ...I can so relate to this post! Since I had kids I just feel like I've gone all to pieces. However, I did buy myself two new dresses a few weeks ago and then got a great haircut last week. I just have been feeling so dawdy, it wasn't good. I feel much better now. I still must get myself in shape though, I feel blah with even a few extra pounds. We are women, we should feel like one!Amy's Blah, Blah, Blogginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14957095369122295010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-64639353236399379882010-05-06T14:48:01.791-04:002010-05-06T14:48:01.791-04:00Thats a really great list! I find that I too wear ...Thats a really great list! I find that I too wear PJ quite a bit these days, but I try and get dressed 5 out of the 7. That means I stay in PJs at least 2 days during the week and I'm OK with that. I'm a stay at home mom and there is no need to dress up to clean. However I am trying to get up at 6-7 and get this done and not wait to dress until 10am. haha<br /><br />I'm totally feeling ya here. It's so nice to be a woman. Though when I did read your first question, my response would have been woman THEN mother. Why... I think it's because I have a boy and I'm the only girl in the house (that helps) :)Erin W https://www.blogger.com/profile/16421122674264030135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-61852532197706902702010-05-06T13:45:43.527-04:002010-05-06T13:45:43.527-04:00What a great plan!
I can't wait to hear all a...What a great plan! <br />I can't wait to hear all about your journey to finding your inner woman. :)Mandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01923263645916096502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-18204855674349068632010-05-06T13:03:17.657-04:002010-05-06T13:03:17.657-04:00Good for you Christine!! It's a great idea. Y...Good for you Christine!! It's a great idea. You've got me thinking about it too. I've tried so many times to "Be a Woman" and I soon find myself in the Mommy rut again.<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day!<br /><br />And give Jim a pat on the back from me. What a good man, encouraging his wife to do things and feel beautiful for HERSELF.Taryn McCrackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108712615763266793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-72480153153632343432010-05-06T07:30:23.816-04:002010-05-06T07:30:23.816-04:00Great list - I might use some of it for myself. C...Great list - I might use some of it for myself. Can't wait to see the before and after pics - you're brave for that one.<br /><br />I was with you all the way down your list UNTIL you got to #10 - Get dressed and do hair by 8AM. Just checked the time..it's 7:45AM.. have not showered, in my PJs, yearning for some coffee... NOPE, I don't think I could ever do it. Hope you can!<br /><br />Have a wonderful Mother's Day!!!<br />Thanks for stopping by my blog and taking my poll. Every email and positive comment helps.<br /><br /><i>-Buffi</i><br /><a href="http://www.imbuffi.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">My Wonderfully Dysfunctional Blog</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225509798789205842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-43584123116249206452010-05-06T06:43:09.358-04:002010-05-06T06:43:09.358-04:00I LOVE this post - and I am so glad that you were ...I LOVE this post - and I am so glad that you were inspired by the disucsiso enough to write about your own experience.<br /><br />"What I failed to recognize is that to be a better mother, I think I need to be a woman too." Absolutely! Of course our children need us and we will be there for them BUT I know myself, I am a better mother when I have all of my needs met as well - and sometimes, that means taking some "me" time to recharge the battery!<br /><br />Good for you - and I am so happy to connect with you. Following and look forward to blogging with you!<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day!!!Theta Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841965283594674300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-87603837654751858282010-05-06T00:50:23.121-04:002010-05-06T00:50:23.121-04:00I found myself nodding in agreement with this post...I found myself nodding in agreement with this post more times than I care to admit. It's so easy to try to just take pride in being a Mom and let everything go. In all honesty it's not enough to just be a mom.<br />I can't wait to see you conquer each of these goals and I really feel like joining in with you. (It's going to take 6 razor blades to catch things up!)So Who Is The Crayon Wrangler?https://www.blogger.com/profile/10085121764324581283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-38757321471881588782010-05-05T23:15:21.850-04:002010-05-05T23:15:21.850-04:00I am in the same boat. I just got my hair cut and...I am in the same boat. I just got my hair cut and highlights for the first time since I found out I was pregnant - it used to be long (bra-strap length) and I always wore it in a ponytail. Now its chin length and if I can force it into a ponytail its about 1 inch long. It was such a pick me up! It also forces me to actually fix it in the morning. To bad you don't live in the south - I could use a buddy to force me to do a lot of the things on your list. I have an author recommendation for you (I love various types of chick lit) I am reading Chesapeake Diaries by Mariah Stewart (some romance and FBI thriller).<br /><br />Take care of yourself so that you feel better. Rosemary will be happier because you will be happier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772671990036970035.post-67779288592387985282010-05-05T22:56:08.639-04:002010-05-05T22:56:08.639-04:00I think that's a great goal! Definitely go for...I think that's a great goal! Definitely go for it- it's important to take care of yourself too! Enjoy your spa package :)Alyssa Gamlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03056573757568283616noreply@blogger.com