tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post3777401547792221209..comments2024-02-16T02:34:17.281-06:00Comments on The Lily Field: Dear Mom, lower your expectations. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10771660422142873021noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-41638173569190127162014-03-11T17:11:17.218-05:002014-03-11T17:11:17.218-05:00The raisins!! And craisins too (my kids are obsess...The raisins!! And craisins too (my kids are obsessed). Seriously, we have them permanently stuck to the kitchen floor because I have been too lazy to get on my hands and knees with a razor blade to get them up. jessi bridgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221126485411903769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-24839487699090032802014-03-10T20:45:49.891-05:002014-03-10T20:45:49.891-05:00Thanks!!! XOThanks!!! XOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771660422142873021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-62108102993695407652014-03-10T20:45:38.380-05:002014-03-10T20:45:38.380-05:00Aww haha, well that's awesome, Lauren! You'...Aww haha, well that's awesome, Lauren! You're more than welcome to come on over... we'll "keep it real" in real time for ya! Lol. You might be scarred. No, it's a good time! It definitely has it's moments, but the HIGHS are way more frequent than the LOWS... and yea... that's why people have babies every day!!!! I'd say give being a staying at home momma a shot! It's a big job, but SO worth it!!!! Those little eyes that look back at you - or the arms (sticky though they may be) that wrap around your neck... PRICELESS. It doesn't get much more fulfilling than that. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771660422142873021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-61246346238811313542014-03-10T19:38:15.766-05:002014-03-10T19:38:15.766-05:00This is wonderful. That picture is priceless!This is wonderful. That picture is priceless!The Girl who Loved to Writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11069853342158261301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-76626351050744778602014-03-09T20:37:23.010-05:002014-03-09T20:37:23.010-05:00I'm grateful to you and so many other moms out...I'm grateful to you and so many other moms out there in the blogging world who "keep it real" for those of us who haven't yet ventured into life as a mother. I *think* I want to be at home with my kids, but I need to realize it's not all sunshine and daisies every day, either. Being a mom is hard work, no matter if you work inside the home or out. Thanks again!Lauren @ Here We Geauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969093662089695547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-45058256697978001122014-03-08T12:05:45.643-06:002014-03-08T12:05:45.643-06:00Good times huh, friend?! It helps though, right? I...Good times huh, friend?! It helps though, right? I know that it makes a difference. Like a new pair of glasses to see the day. Takes the edge, stress off the million situations that are BOUND to come with a house full of kiddos! Hang in there!!! HUGS XOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771660422142873021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-21735885295825718052014-03-08T12:04:44.739-06:002014-03-08T12:04:44.739-06:00Those words are priceless!Those words are priceless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771660422142873021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-42250372244781527672014-03-08T12:04:21.705-06:002014-03-08T12:04:21.705-06:00Aww hi, Jess!!! Of course I remember you! We need ...Aww hi, Jess!!! Of course I remember you! We need to catch up :-) Oh I know - that's one thing I'm working on this Lent - speaking kindly to my children. It's so easy to FREAK OUT when they do their CRAZY stunts! Lol. Sigh... motherhood. It's a good trip!!! XOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771660422142873021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-28278476876922639972014-03-08T12:03:06.783-06:002014-03-08T12:03:06.783-06:00And then you wonder... are they THRILLED to be lea...And then you wonder... are they THRILLED to be leaving?!?!?! Lol. My husband always reassures me that he'd be willing to trade jobs, but I don't believe him!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771660422142873021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-41839069693052780622014-03-08T12:02:30.509-06:002014-03-08T12:02:30.509-06:00Yes, perhaps wrongly defined?! And it is so true -...Yes, perhaps wrongly defined?! And it is so true - we are going to miss it! I get teary-eyed thinking about it now. I'll be broken-hearted the day I have no little ones to beg me for peanut butter and trips outside. It's the BEST season!!!! Enjoy "Newbornland" <3 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771660422142873021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-62552167063719507382014-03-08T08:03:52.736-06:002014-03-08T08:03:52.736-06:00Oh girl, thank you for these honest words, I'v...Oh girl, thank you for these honest words, I've had to lower my expectations a lot lately. katie_shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16101201074942173902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-48917515211280289212014-03-07T22:01:58.387-06:002014-03-07T22:01:58.387-06:00SO good :) I love it. What a sweet way for your ...SO good :) I love it. What a sweet way for your man to bless you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640338712354892492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-22004446165367164102014-03-07T16:06:45.017-06:002014-03-07T16:06:45.017-06:00This is so good, Brittany. I need to lower my expe...This is so good, Brittany. I need to lower my expectations too and speak more calmly to my littles. Miss you mama Brittany! One day I'm going to get to see you again! <br />Love,<br />Jessie McGraw your former kcc poetry seat mate 😜Jessiemcgraw84https://www.blogger.com/profile/16412869940457129819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-51540242364347842962014-03-07T10:50:37.335-06:002014-03-07T10:50:37.335-06:00Haha I'm pretty sure my husband and I have had...Haha I'm pretty sure my husband and I have had that exact interaction. Fake tears included. And he walks out smiling and kissing me while I fold my arms and pout.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377063816574713676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3727103479255164461.post-38687849456126140892014-03-07T09:26:48.198-06:002014-03-07T09:26:48.198-06:00Ohhhh sister, preach it!! I am living in Newbornla...Ohhhh sister, preach it!! I am living in Newbornland (as I lovingly call it) and boy, oh boy, "productivity" is overrated. Or perhaps wrongly defined. I'm reminded again that this is a SEASON and one day we'll really miss the celery sticks and 2am feedings.Renee Gowlernoreply@blogger.com