tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243441334502389909.post6977934503200643822..comments2023-10-26T08:19:19.730-06:00Comments on Stevens Family: Same old, same oldT.J., Lindsay, Drew, and Cameron Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01063094485752100733noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243441334502389909.post-72697921977594993932008-05-22T00:12:00.000-06:002008-05-22T00:12:00.000-06:00I completely know how you feel. Just the other da...I completely know how you feel. Just the other day, I woke up and thought to myself, "is this my life, changing poopy diapers and dealing with fussy kids?" And then I did what I'm sure a million other mothers do, I felt horribly guilty. I love my babies and I love that I'm their mommy. But how do you still feel like you are a person while giving your life to your children? I feel bothered when I don't have time to practice any of my instruments, so I get frustrated with my life, and then I feel like I'm being selfish. How do you find that balance? Something that I've been doing recently is finding things that I know both my kids and I like doing. We have been doing craft projects together. I'm not the most patient person and I can only play Hi Ho Cherry-O so many times before I go insane. But finding something that I enjoy doing as well makes for more enjoyable quality time with my kiddos. I'm happier during that time we are spending together, and I think they notice that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243441334502389909.post-88907282783648880782008-05-10T00:50:00.000-06:002008-05-10T00:50:00.000-06:00I think every mother goes through this kind of thi...I think every mother goes through this kind of thing, and we tend to beat ourselves up about the kind of mothers we are. We aren't fun enough, we don't give them enough of our attention, we don't keep the house clean enough, etc. I've found that when I feel this way, it helps to do something that I know the kids will LOVE, like, go to the zoo or heck, even to the McDonalds playland. It makes me feel better to know I am doing something completely for them,(and it's always fun to see your kids having a blast) and it also breaks up the everyday mommy stuff. Most importantly, you are a FABULOUS mom, and you can tell by how great your kids are. Oh, and if you ever get bored, I've heard you have a SUPER COOL neighbor across the street who is always up for hanging out. Stop by!!Jenn J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00843207734745624003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243441334502389909.post-50956209576685591482008-05-07T16:07:00.000-06:002008-05-07T16:07:00.000-06:00Obviously I can't give you any advice about mother...Obviously I can't give you any advice about motherhood because I am not a mother yet, but I want to thank you for your honesty. I think it is refreshing to hear about the monotony and hardships that are involved in raising children and I think it's very helpful to hear about the good's and the bad's in all situations. Keep holding on, I am sure that this is just a phase and that it will be over soon. Life really does go so fast, and before your know it you will wish that your little cuties were young again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07235730914681870640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243441334502389909.post-1365899141807962952008-05-06T20:48:00.000-06:002008-05-06T20:48:00.000-06:00I think this is a topic that you will always be as...I think this is a topic that you will always be asking. I feel like I go through this all the time. I have found in each stage that my family had been in things have had to change. Now that I have three kids and one of them in is school, everything has changed. My life has been turned upside down the last year of my life!!!! It is way more important then ever before to have my house in order (I am a horrible house wife, but I have had to find ways to make improvements, like not spending so much time on the computer :)) <BR/>For me, I just had to find the things that make everyone else's life better and improve on those. <BR/>I feel like the more and more that I turn my energy and time over to my family and what they need it makes my life more fulfilling and more gratifying then any of my "crafts" ever gave me. <BR/>Does that make sense...meleahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11046593584938171928noreply@blogger.com