tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post3408148523891647527..comments2023-04-07T07:34:35.237-07:00Comments on Lilahbility: What I Want Her to KnowAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11901921122145191694noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-51023894622474289262011-07-28T12:18:00.255-07:002011-07-28T12:18:00.255-07:00@DebVery true, thanks for the reminder!@<a href="#c2156671591548146005" rel="nofollow">Deb</a>Very true, thanks for the reminder!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901921122145191694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-77076866023408414952011-07-27T10:18:22.742-07:002011-07-27T10:18:22.742-07:00I fear the turning away so much it hurts already. ...I fear the turning away so much it hurts already. I think we need to commit to blalnking it out of our minds and enjoying the blind adoration they have for us. Perhaps if our moms had written blogs we'd have been nicer teenagers (.... wishful thinking?)harriet glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223388139583386938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-21608055080612970722011-07-26T13:57:26.403-07:002011-07-26T13:57:26.403-07:00I love this post. It echoes some of my own feeling...I love this post. It echoes some of my own feelings, for sure. I don't have a daughter, so maybe I won't have these struggles, but I'm anticipating something of a struggle with my son in the teenage years. Like you, I am writing notes to him in the hopes that even if he 'hates' me at time (such a strong word!), he'll learn to appreciate and maybe even like me if my notes help him to get to know me a bit better.Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-21566715915481460052011-07-25T19:54:36.934-07:002011-07-25T19:54:36.934-07:00I was horrible, horrible and more horrible to my m...I was horrible, horrible and more horrible to my mom as a teen, so I fear her quiet curse that I someday know what that feels like will come true. (If it does, I deserve it.) Still . . . come what may, as you've said, it will be worth it, for all the joy and love that have sprung from this terrifying, amazing ordeal that is motherhood.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036505968642985025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-52331494475327685862011-07-24T16:00:59.089-07:002011-07-24T16:00:59.089-07:00@Andrea LOL, sorry! If it's any consolation, I...@<a href="#c8736841466496593394" rel="nofollow">Andrea</a> LOL, sorry! If it's any consolation, I sobbed loudly while writing that last point.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901921122145191694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-87368414664965933942011-07-22T21:11:16.302-07:002011-07-22T21:11:16.302-07:00OK. You made me cry. Screw you. :)OK. You made me cry. Screw you. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03524817982001276780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-40239222476739538182011-07-22T15:13:08.056-07:002011-07-22T15:13:08.056-07:00@Bees With Honey Wow. I'm taking that as a hug...@<a href="#c6098302070363371985" rel="nofollow">Bees With Honey</a> Wow. I'm taking that as a huge compliment. I hope it helps, even if only a tiny bit. I think the main thing is time, though. It's kind of a shame that it takes so long for young women to figure out how truly awesome their moms are!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901921122145191694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-48395313765419646862011-07-22T15:07:52.183-07:002011-07-22T15:07:52.183-07:00@Babymama My mom was really good at navigating the...@<a href="#c6078286038718306418" rel="nofollow">Babymama</a> My mom was really good at navigating the boundaries. I'm making a mental note to try to emulate her in that respect. (However, I will be sticking with my own pronunciation of the word "what" - the 'h' is silent, yo!)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901921122145191694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-62014385226143065972011-07-22T15:01:39.736-07:002011-07-22T15:01:39.736-07:00@Jen Well fingers crossed they don't follow in...@<a href="#c7107919104508692640" rel="nofollow">Jen</a> Well fingers crossed they don't follow in our footsteps!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901921122145191694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-30959641447401140442011-07-22T15:00:35.446-07:002011-07-22T15:00:35.446-07:00@Writerly Wanna Be Thanks! It's true, there ar...@<a href="#c8841932450331299985" rel="nofollow">Writerly Wanna Be</a> Thanks! It's true, there are pros and cons to each stage. Two isn't ALWAYS a day at the beach either!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901921122145191694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-26560887644397430912011-07-22T13:33:05.511-07:002011-07-22T13:33:05.511-07:00I dread this stage with Sarah. Based on some of t...I dread this stage with Sarah. Based on some of the attitude I see at 4, I know that day will come. Love this post. Great seeing you today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479218145921512834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-60983020703633719852011-07-22T11:10:28.363-07:002011-07-22T11:10:28.363-07:00I love this! I have a 13 year old daughter and I k...I love this! I have a 13 year old daughter and I know exactly what your mean. Everything you wrote above, I am experiencing now and I hate it. I thought things would be different with my own daughter but life has a funny way of repeating itself. THE PHASE is in full force here. <br /><br />I am going to have my daughter read your blog post. It might help her to gain a little perspective.Bees With Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582469374291294113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-60782860387183064182011-07-22T06:48:33.786-07:002011-07-22T06:48:33.786-07:00I struggle with your fourth point daily - now that...I struggle with your fourth point daily - now that my youngest is a tween. It is so hard to draw the line between mother/friend sometimes.<br /><br />Lovely pic.<br />xo<br />babymamaSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389068555743575226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-71079191045086926402011-07-22T06:44:05.692-07:002011-07-22T06:44:05.692-07:00I REALLY dread the teen years...because I was no p...I REALLY dread the teen years...because I was no peach myself when I was a teen...yikes..I'm scared.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940118384108153753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608603827137841718.post-88419324503312999852011-07-22T06:15:50.259-07:002011-07-22T06:15:50.259-07:00Awww..how sweet. Each stage has its tough times an...Awww..how sweet. Each stage has its tough times and their rewards. Enjoy them all!Writerly Wanna Behttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034679656184476657noreply@blogger.com