tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post5143199238307546286..comments2023-12-28T16:31:10.689-06:00Comments on Literacy Learning Zone: {one morning} 5/31 #sol18Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04822472844833732246noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-16135764276416732142018-03-05T21:02:52.507-06:002018-03-05T21:02:52.507-06:00Oh that mama guilt! When I adopted the boys, one o...Oh that mama guilt! When I adopted the boys, one of the hardest adjustments for me was getting everyone out the door in the morning. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-75816331252671164672018-03-05T19:33:10.869-06:002018-03-05T19:33:10.869-06:00I've been there! I dawdle some mornings, then...I've been there! I dawdle some mornings, then panic about getting out the door. But now that we've been late a few days (which for my son means his boots won't be first in the boot line up!) they know that if they are not on the ball in the morning they will miss out on some things that matter to them. There is an older man who walks in our neighbourhood, and if we leave on time, we can wave to him every morning at the stop sign (or close to it!) but if we are late, he's too far up the road in the opposite direction. My children never want to miss saying hi to him, so that is a motivation as well. Lisa Corbetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12602428975643562609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-56666548533554860782018-03-05T11:34:09.929-06:002018-03-05T11:34:09.929-06:00What a poignant, real-life slice. Do we, as moms, ...What a poignant, real-life slice. Do we, as moms, ever let go of guilt? I'm thinking no. Last night at dinner, one of our adult daughters was with us, and we were rehashing some of my less-than-stellar parenting moments, which led to chuckles because we are so far removed from those days now. Both girls managed to survive, and thrive!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06549453373381775445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-9706382187686266612018-03-05T11:19:34.276-06:002018-03-05T11:19:34.276-06:00Those mornings happen. Fortunately not often. My e...Those mornings happen. Fortunately not often. My experience says that it is not about getting up earlier, it just happens for many odd reasons together. Well written slice- real and emotional.Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-77362973410009158342018-03-05T10:23:52.090-06:002018-03-05T10:23:52.090-06:00Mom's always feel so much guilt--and sometimes...Mom's always feel so much guilt--and sometimes over things that our kids don't fret about. Michelle, you have to BELIEVE that you are a good mom even when you aren't perfect. The girls know (and so does Harley)Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-78362864134155028762018-03-05T09:57:35.013-06:002018-03-05T09:57:35.013-06:00We, as mothers, always seem to put this guilt trip...We, as mothers, always seem to put this guilt trip on ourselves. How I remember those days leaving you at the daycare crying.... We worry and fret. but in the end, our children are resilient and don't worry about the little things. The girls know that you are always there for them and will continue to be. Hang in there. Love ya, MomJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901374472056625859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-53970107277973575482018-03-05T08:30:23.932-06:002018-03-05T08:30:23.932-06:00This is such a mother's lament "My heart ...This is such a mother's lament "My heart ached ... all day." What's clear to this reader, your daughter had a successful day nevertheless, with a little perseverance and resilience thrown in!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404917167112072640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220390520594776250.post-61145288312343589632018-03-05T08:12:24.802-06:002018-03-05T08:12:24.802-06:00If we could only abandon guilt. Your daughter put...If we could only abandon guilt. Your daughter puts it in perspective; she will only remember that you made sure she had a water bottle. I love that, the role the water bottle plays as a thread through your story. Here's to a week without the snooze button! Thanks for this.patricia emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14576924708924849320noreply@blogger.com