tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post6840233040029034356..comments2023-07-01T02:19:29.248-07:00Comments on Losing My Gut While Gaining my INSANITY!!: Finish the Sentence Friday - The Young Me!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-8111073624963828332013-05-18T16:06:02.382-07:002013-05-18T16:06:02.382-07:00Reading this as someone who is at the beginning of...Reading this as someone who is at the beginning of their parenting gave me a reality check. I think keeping up with your son's friends is a good thing. Also, if I could look as great as you did in your family photo, I would consider myself very lucky. I only have 2 kids and I look completely haggard most of the time!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03971321069128800667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-7613977857123165822013-05-18T16:03:21.842-07:002013-05-18T16:03:21.842-07:00If I could possibly look like you did with three k...If I could possibly look like you did with three kids in that photo, I would be very happy with myself. This was a good read for me since I'm just at the start. What a strong person you are to have done all that.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03971321069128800667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-2774566029148572432013-05-18T05:45:22.288-07:002013-05-18T05:45:22.288-07:00Cute of pictures from the way back machine. Yes y...Cute of pictures from the way back machine. Yes you will slow down, that's part of enjoying life. When we're younger we fly through things because we have to, finish this to fly off there to do x y z without time to really absorb things. I equate to stopping to smell the flowers. Slowing down, having a quiet house is enjoyable; not a bad or negative thing. What do you want to do next...have quiet time together and enjoy it for starters, the rest will probably take care of itself. All of sudden you realize you found new interest, things you want to explore, learn, places to go etc. It's a new and rather exciting chapter in your life story.I'm betting you'll find your equally as busy or busier...just in a different way. You'll have time to get your kids as people later on, not just as kids...that's a whole new chapter also. Enjoy.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-2562297992882371872013-05-18T05:26:59.959-07:002013-05-18T05:26:59.959-07:00I just saw now that you are a grandma. So, your yo...I just saw now that you are a grandma. So, your youngest just had his prom? I saw the pics. Very sweet! My youngest is Amanda, age 5. I still have a ways to go before I'm an empty nester. :)Christina Morleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04392106710659332662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-12535237846834735432013-05-18T05:21:17.488-07:002013-05-18T05:21:17.488-07:00How did you manage on your own with 3 kids? You lo...How did you manage on your own with 3 kids? You look so good in your photo and healthy and relaxed too! I never feel relaxed, somehow, even though I adore all 4 of my kids. My 4th was born a bit later like your son. I think that once they start leaving home, which is soon for my eldest, I'll be looking forward to being a grandma. I'm sure you'll be a wonderful grandma! :) Thanks for leaving a comment on Amanda's Books and More!Christina Morleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04392106710659332662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-30124694123496238052013-05-17T21:59:28.575-07:002013-05-17T21:59:28.575-07:00Now that's the way to think ahead. Gotta reme...Now that's the way to think ahead. Gotta remember that. I hope you to do that. Do you have someplace in mind?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-54251395561585264702013-05-17T21:55:38.137-07:002013-05-17T21:55:38.137-07:00
Betty TaylorMay 17, 2013 at 9:46 PM
It will happe...<br />Betty TaylorMay 17, 2013 at 9:46 PM<br />It will happen more quickly than you think. Just take time to enjoy your children. Thanks for stopping by.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-64154693701915771442013-05-17T21:44:54.562-07:002013-05-17T21:44:54.562-07:00I have spent time traveling with my children over ...I have spent time traveling with my children over the years, so I have had the best of both worlds.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-70305736205593526002013-05-17T21:43:43.443-07:002013-05-17T21:43:43.443-07:00Thanks for the compliment! I hope your coming yea...Thanks for the compliment! I hope your coming years with your son brings lot of joy. You may have started later but now your life is full. I know your son means the world to you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-31070034771743986732013-05-17T21:40:51.437-07:002013-05-17T21:40:51.437-07:00I want to retire somewhere really laid back with a...I want to retire somewhere really laid back with a lot of land. But their better be a good hospital nearby just incase! JenKehl.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00554791522281508816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-58071935099124561532013-05-17T21:39:13.811-07:002013-05-17T21:39:13.811-07:00Thanks. I love that pic too. Since mom wasn'...Thanks. I love that pic too. Since mom wasn't around too long after that I don't have many good pics with her and my youngest. She still was fairly healthy in that pic too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-19223969332448032672013-05-17T21:37:37.900-07:002013-05-17T21:37:37.900-07:00That's great! I guess I feel like it I slow d...That's great! I guess I feel like it I slow down I won't get started again. I tend to rush and try to get as many things as possible into a day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-58848772292927482622013-05-17T21:36:22.616-07:002013-05-17T21:36:22.616-07:00I wish you could retire today. You have great pla...I wish you could retire today. You have great plans, it sounds like you are so ready. And you plan to stay active and involved. That's great, it means you will never truly grow old.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-25541426692086449392013-05-17T21:34:37.211-07:002013-05-17T21:34:37.211-07:00With a baby I really felt 40 at times. The physic...With a baby I really felt 40 at times. The physical part was easier when I was younger, but I had so much fun. Yes I want to get old too! I want to be around for a long time with my family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-47771554546354370612013-05-17T21:32:45.996-07:002013-05-17T21:32:45.996-07:00Thanks I love that pic too! I hope when the day c...Thanks I love that pic too! I hope when the day comes to see lots of pics on your blog. I think you have several years before you get old though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-39361396215036701002013-05-17T21:31:17.744-07:002013-05-17T21:31:17.744-07:00Thanks Janine. I enjoy this blog hop so much. I ...Thanks Janine. I enjoy this blog hop so much. I do have lots to look forward too and I a sure you do too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-38500854957039503672013-05-17T19:49:19.188-07:002013-05-17T19:49:19.188-07:00I loved that perspective! Not to mention all the p...I loved that perspective! Not to mention all the photos- I am a huge fan of family photos, and I can't get enough of going through them. As my kids are still young, it is hard to imagine being at the stage where they will be leaving!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00013599048413321239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-53280229543539958462013-05-17T11:40:43.520-07:002013-05-17T11:40:43.520-07:00Awe! When I was younger I DIDN'T want to be a...Awe! When I was younger I DIDN'T want to be a Mommy. I'm so glad you had the opportunity to be both ad mommy and travel! Thanks for linking up with #FTSF this week. Hope you come back next week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713816748134861044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-76193217805544132602013-05-17T10:50:38.918-07:002013-05-17T10:50:38.918-07:00I don't think you look 40 in your photo at all...I don't think you look 40 in your photo at all! I'm jealous about how long you've been a mom. For a variety of reasons, I didn't get to become a mom until I was 40 (gah!) and my son is now three. I look forward to the coming years with him. Hanging with your grandsons sounds like a blast. Kristi Campbellhttp://www.findingninee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-85830991890209582142013-05-17T09:30:05.780-07:002013-05-17T09:30:05.780-07:00I really like the photo of you and mom with your s...I really like the photo of you and mom with your son. When I get older I want to be a grandmother and travel. Wait I'm already older but no grand kids yet :)Susan Zutautashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02588313859845367236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-48611446356257601482013-05-17T07:54:08.367-07:002013-05-17T07:54:08.367-07:00I'm a slow down kind of person. I don't li...I'm a slow down kind of person. I don't like to rush (anymore) I guess I'd like to maintain that with some traveling ;-) Kenya G. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901164070843042029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-47222638710979661752013-05-17T07:47:39.634-07:002013-05-17T07:47:39.634-07:00I want to be retired! I want it so bad! I want t...I want to be retired! I want it so bad! I want to read! I want to go to a nearby neonatal ward and volunteer time rocking babies. I want to do longer walks during the day. I want to sit on the patio, in the shade, and enjoy my garden and read. I want to enjoy all of the museums within 1-2 hour drive around me. I want to spend more time at the beach. I NEED TO RETIRE. (have to wait a little over 4 more years though. le sigh.)Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386517479350871434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-91633515605861242662013-05-17T07:38:06.135-07:002013-05-17T07:38:06.135-07:00You don't look 40 at all in the pic w/your you...You don't look 40 at all in the pic w/your youngest.<br /><br />I don't know what I want to do when I'm old...I know I do want to get old though. :)mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-33630558387793069742013-05-17T07:27:35.848-07:002013-05-17T07:27:35.848-07:00When I get older, I want to wear lots of leopard p...When I get older, I want to wear lots of leopard print and write books and keep learning. That first picture (with child #3) is so cute!Stained Glass Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990646723410742552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-7718893902169049662013-05-17T06:24:46.690-07:002013-05-17T06:24:46.690-07:00Oh I loved this and I do know what you mean, becau...Oh I loved this and I do know what you mean, because I can go back and discuss all about being younger, but the truth is I should be concentrating on the many years to come and loved how you nicely pointed that out here. Sounds like you do have so much to look forward to and thank you for sharing and linking up with us again. Have a wonderful weekend, too!! :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.com