tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post4811568048402776129..comments2023-10-30T04:40:49.109-05:00Comments on be yourself...everyone else is taken: and maybe even a small oil leak...bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-32964841473038880992009-11-16T13:04:32.205-06:002009-11-16T13:04:32.205-06:00*giving you a hug*
Hang in there. Love is a power...*giving you a hug*<br /><br />Hang in there. Love is a powerful thing.<br /><br />xoxoJaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803308252202460126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-29511934442821743922009-11-15T08:58:53.899-06:002009-11-15T08:58:53.899-06:00...it is a child's job to test, test, test and......it is a child's job to test, test, test and pull away...but I think it only works well if they know they are backed up by those strong hanging on fingers:)<br /><br />Love that shot!GailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-70314513717424474992009-11-14T08:13:08.354-06:002009-11-14T08:13:08.354-06:00I'm right there with you...with tears in my ey...I'm right there with you...with tears in my eyes and a constant anxious ache in my stomach. The 2 words I hear constantly are "God Mom" Molly can be sooo good, but when she's nasty- she can hurt like no other.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993186190720192589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-11835808385068477222009-11-13T07:16:31.500-06:002009-11-13T07:16:31.500-06:00Can I tell you something?
This is what I hope, as...Can I tell you something?<br /><br />This is what I hope, as well. My sons are much older now. One is doing very very well. And the other is the one I worry about.<br /><br />But he's writing to me again. Just a few sentences at a time.<br /><br />He may not know how hard it was for me when he was young, how many sacrifices I had to make just to care for him and his brother. But he knows that I am his ally. And that I love him.<br /><br />If only love were enough, right?Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-48766602897829792072009-11-13T02:02:44.100-06:002009-11-13T02:02:44.100-06:00i have a 15 and 13 year olds and sometimes i wish ...i have a 15 and 13 year olds and sometimes i wish i had a magic wand to turn them back to the cuddly four year olds that thought i was the greatest mom ever and actually listened to me...hang in there<br />sending some mom energy your way<br />ktKeuterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09138305343146398762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-43140429905163842432009-11-12T23:12:09.323-06:002009-11-12T23:12:09.323-06:00Oh yes, I feel that often too. Hang on, I am hope...Oh yes, I feel that often too. Hang on, I am hopeful there will be a day when he looks at me and says "mom, you are so smart, why didn't I listen to you sooner?"Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-85067043238563700722009-11-12T22:47:18.640-06:002009-11-12T22:47:18.640-06:00what a strong lady you are...moms have to be...tak...what a strong lady you are...moms have to be...take care and know that I do understand BethELKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935251214683485912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-71678618652899209402009-11-12T19:48:36.651-06:002009-11-12T19:48:36.651-06:00Boy, have I certainly been where you're at rig...Boy, have I certainly been where you're at right now. For me, there's a level of frustration that I get to where I just want whichever son it is to just go away from me. They look at you like you're an idiot and certainly fail to realize that you've lived a whole other lifetime before they even came along. Thankfully, it passes and they do something charming and you like them again. I don't think our children can truly appreciate all that we do for them until they become parents themselves. I take comfort in knowing that my sons will be made to feel like idiots by their own children someday, too. : ) HA HA!!<br /><br />~ Wendy<br />http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/Wendy McDonagh-Valentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960081613348728607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-48878342810478171562009-11-12T19:18:23.422-06:002009-11-12T19:18:23.422-06:00Beth, your posts and photos always seem to amaze m...Beth, your posts and photos always seem to amaze me. I do not think it possible for your son not to see how hard you are trying... I am even willing to bet you do a darn good job as well.<br /><br />The photo is stunning!suzannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04198895583192281362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-37812485983302073012009-11-12T19:18:06.952-06:002009-11-12T19:18:06.952-06:00parenthood
is a cycle,
phases...
they worship us....parenthood<br />is a cycle,<br />phases...<br /><br />they worship us.<br />they pull away.<br /><br />you are doing everything right.<br />you are doing everything right.<br /><br />at some point, they realize<br />all that we have given them<br />and we face them on even ground... equal. finally.<br /><br />and it's a wonderful thing.<br />enjoy. and take care <br />of #1!<br /><br />peace~<br />ChuckChuck Dilmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943387105378540037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-37109896822102702102009-11-12T17:39:14.064-06:002009-11-12T17:39:14.064-06:00You must stop not giving me any hope!! UGH! The b...You must stop not giving me any hope!! UGH! The best piece of advice I got when my son was colicky was this "You will always love your child, you may not always like him." I can see I better hang on to that for awhile :) Love the honesty, even when its tough. <br /><br />My dh wrote a very sentimental mother's day card after our colicky-hard-to -console baby was born... thanked her for hanging in there with him! There is hope.Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-11669353605125657122009-11-12T16:51:51.812-06:002009-11-12T16:51:51.812-06:00ps: i love you too!ps: i love you too!christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541888793748453425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-28154400735154728602009-11-12T16:51:33.028-06:002009-11-12T16:51:33.028-06:00no need to hope, he does. he truly does.no need to hope, he does. he truly does.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541888793748453425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-9078167774006792102009-11-12T15:52:19.080-06:002009-11-12T15:52:19.080-06:00Oh Beth, you are peeking into my soul. I have com...Oh Beth, you are peeking into my soul. I have come to the conclusion that the reason teenagers are so miserable is so that we won't miss them too much when they move away.<br />May I save your post?joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545344280343271652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-16611856496681185742009-11-12T14:12:27.982-06:002009-11-12T14:12:27.982-06:00Oh I'm sure in time he will. I think its norma...Oh I'm sure in time he will. I think its normal for a certain chapter in the book of parenting, to be called "unappreciated." But the book usually ends happily. I'm sure yours will also.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916901728508991420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-52441361657439990672009-11-12T13:45:24.876-06:002009-11-12T13:45:24.876-06:00He knows how much you love him. When he's grap...He knows how much you love him. When he's grappling with decisions he will actually have that tucked away in the recesses of his mind somewhere. Hang in there Beth - it will get much, much better! You sound like a great Mum. xAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785329897294524869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-71742816924235809842009-11-12T13:36:55.814-06:002009-11-12T13:36:55.814-06:00He will come to appreciate all of this someday. Ha...He will come to appreciate all of this someday. Have faith that he will come around.~JarieLyn~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-44222221495319894372009-11-12T12:47:57.729-06:002009-11-12T12:47:57.729-06:00Hold on Hold on tight. Things will turn out for th...Hold on Hold on tight. Things will turn out for the better. With all the love you and your husband surround him with...it must be okay. Hand over the weel for a time to his dad...is that gonna work for your soul? Let's hope so.Dagmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711553888657920818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-52329203802679335322009-11-12T12:41:13.264-06:002009-11-12T12:41:13.264-06:00He will...He will...Geezees Custom Canvas Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170120825583173366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-27844205476292035332009-11-12T12:38:12.441-06:002009-11-12T12:38:12.441-06:00I know he will see more clearly one day, how do I ...I know he will see more clearly one day, how do I know this, I was once a stupid kid who bucked the system, and as I grew I realized how smarter my parents are. You just be you. Love is the only thing that matters and it is your love that he needs every step of the way....although right now he might be in that I need nothing stage. Behind those walls he needs you more than he wants to admit. You will both make it through the rough spots. I have no kids to know this. I am just going by me being an ass to my parents, to selfish to ever see their side of things, until I grew up.Take care Beth, BE YOU.Cindy https://www.blogger.com/profile/03552572705763406197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-33222336233086322892009-11-12T11:49:30.678-06:002009-11-12T11:49:30.678-06:00Can I relate... Being a mother is the hardest job ...Can I relate... Being a mother is the hardest job in the world. Sometimes I think that I am not doing a very good job. Hang in there...Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740738041547883989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-50051679025361994312009-11-12T11:41:17.641-06:002009-11-12T11:41:17.641-06:00He will, brave momma, I know he will.He will, brave momma, I know he will.Kim Mailhothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849980369873306402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-55816417631135791882009-11-12T11:14:39.769-06:002009-11-12T11:14:39.769-06:00And if that doesn't capture all that is emtail...And if that doesn't capture all that is emtailed in raising teenagers, I don't know what does!!! Holy Smokes... it is such a roller coaster ride, with no seat belt... yep, your right... HOLD ON TIGHT!!!!!!rad6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07496595973916917276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-45146746828440929822009-11-12T10:53:18.075-06:002009-11-12T10:53:18.075-06:00Oh Beth, you have all my sympathy. Sometimes you ...Oh Beth, you have all my sympathy. Sometimes you just have to give yourself up to blind trust that they will be all right and that, other than letting them know they are loved and that you are there to help, there's not much you can actively do. <br />I have grown sons as well, and have been through some difficult moments with them, but your situation sounds particularly hard. I'm betting that he'll turn around and see you for the gift that you are.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892637441668897411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-625563277617720888.post-41131665536695229972009-11-12T10:03:04.853-06:002009-11-12T10:03:04.853-06:00I love how many of your commenters have male child...I love how many of your commenters have male children, too ... there's a lessening of that taut grip, a small exhalation even if just for a moment, in knowing others GET IT!! I do. 22 and 18. both boys. oh do I get it. You're doing exactly 'right', Beth, meaning FIGHTING FOR IT!!! for him ... priority #1 is the foot up the keister followed by the hug, his comprehension and appreciation just won't come til later (that he'll admit, anyway) ... howzabout I grab hold of that fence for a while (since both of my boys are chillaxin for the moment) and you can climb on my back and take a nap?Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230544418684268354noreply@blogger.com