tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post1674896687015724518..comments2023-09-25T07:18:11.130-07:00Comments on It's All About Balance: From Left to Write Book Club Post: Cowboy & WillsAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-34005693056050136492010-09-04T07:43:47.737-07:002010-09-04T07:43:47.737-07:00I do think that we're pushed to be *perfect* p...I do think that we're pushed to be *perfect* parents these days and that puts undue pressure on both parents, but maybe especially on our children. You have great, happy, active kids, so clearly you've got the right balance going. For all of those who are naysayers about our parenting, I think we always have to remember that we do the best we can.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-6558396888623890712010-09-03T08:23:41.225-07:002010-09-03T08:23:41.225-07:00Really, really good post. You're so inspiring....Really, really good post. You're so inspiring. Nothing more I can say.Lisa Hannemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861341862784698692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-71624912213856226332010-09-02T17:08:55.773-07:002010-09-02T17:08:55.773-07:00There's a big difference between being a helic...There's a big difference between being a helicopter mom and being an involved mom. Being involved in their lives directly and indirectly (the Club) is leading by example. What a powerful way to be a role model for your girls so that they too can be great Moms when it's their turn :)A Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10008362901470679021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-60829771068731177412010-09-02T15:59:24.203-07:002010-09-02T15:59:24.203-07:00First of all, thank you for this smart, funny, hon...First of all, thank you for this smart, funny, honest blog. I loved it. You're right on when you talk about parenting. So crucial to take them as they are and to step back and to love them like crazy.<br />I loved your writing so much, I read your other blogs and loved them. Now I've bookmarked you! I need to read more!<br /><br />This Post was such a great gift to read. Thank you!Monica Hollowayhttp://www.monicaholloway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-29854119626528199892010-09-02T12:14:35.283-07:002010-09-02T12:14:35.283-07:00You're right, mothers are under a lot of press...You're right, mothers are under a lot of pressure to do everything right. We all have to find our own balance. When we figure something out that works for us, we should be proud of ourselves. I love that you are thinking about role modeling for your daughters. What a gift you are giving them. <br /><br />This WAS a great book!Linsey Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975844143512412392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-11074022930683734222010-09-02T09:57:21.741-07:002010-09-02T09:57:21.741-07:00My child is not yet four but when I look back on w...My child is not yet four but when I look back on what I worried about (When will he walk? When will he eat solid food? When will he be potty trained) I realized that I needn't have worried as much. Hopefully I will try to remember this lesson as he grows older!Emilyhttp://www.mamasick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-75250093923728147882010-09-02T08:17:01.880-07:002010-09-02T08:17:01.880-07:00I think there is so much pressure on moms to be &q...I think there is so much pressure on moms to be "perfect" and do everything "right" which is really ridiculous when you think about it. As long as WE know we are doing our best, for ourselves and for our kids, that's all that matters.MindyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103345017455083144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-56461461375889811702010-09-01T09:53:29.118-07:002010-09-01T09:53:29.118-07:00When I find the time to read (back in school this ...When I find the time to read (back in school this week) then I'll have to check out this book. Sounds interesting.jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397705917751266966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-61296872088753101272010-09-01T09:24:56.934-07:002010-09-01T09:24:56.934-07:00I just read a book on Aspergers and it was good. ...I just read a book on Aspergers and it was good. I may have to get this one too. Being a parent is just plain hard. But so worth it!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587186690785139860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-24763185066880676782010-09-01T06:54:36.815-07:002010-09-01T06:54:36.815-07:00I fully recommend Cowboy & Wills. Wonderful re...I fully recommend Cowboy & Wills. Wonderful read!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-29416674618924789452010-09-01T06:52:11.659-07:002010-09-01T06:52:11.659-07:00I certainly relate to this post. We are a self-dou...I certainly relate to this post. We are a self-doubting bunch, Mothers. Somedays I want to give up, someday I think I need to be more strict, some days I think it's a good time to let things go.<br /><br />The biggest favor we can do our kids, is learn to Roll with Life. Not be so rigid. Because each situation is unique and can necessitate a different reaction from us as Mothers. <br /><br />Would you recommend the book to read? It sounds interesting!Vinomomhttp://www.vinomom.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-83018423102415404732010-09-01T06:38:17.703-07:002010-09-01T06:38:17.703-07:00And just when I put a self-imposed moratorium on b...And just when I put a self-imposed moratorium on book buying... guess this means I have to check to see if the neighborhood library has this book.Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.com