tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post407108173833379094..comments2023-12-30T00:30:21.906-08:00Comments on The Hippie Housewife: Being presentHippie Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14718357472343295031noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-87669755549024974922012-09-12T11:47:00.000-07:002012-09-12T11:47:00.000-07:00This tore up my heart. In a good, slap in the face...This tore up my heart. In a good, slap in the face way. My son is already 3 months old, and I was left wondering "when did the newborn phase slip away from me?". Tending to a toddler, a husband, a house with one eye on my baby and the other on my list, that's how. I'm putting down the list, wiping my tears, and picking up my little baby and holding him as long as possible. Thank you. God has truly given you a gift of writing and touching souls with your words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-74062858836975520982012-09-11T21:50:17.566-07:002012-09-11T21:50:17.566-07:00Thank you so much for your honesty,I cant tell you...Thank you so much for your honesty,I cant tell you how much it meant,just to know there are others out there who feel the same. I just cant seem to get a grasp on living in the moment, my six week old third child has reflux and a chest infection and isn't a happy baby and sometimes I forget that it is not his fault and that I just need to love him in this and hold onto the smiles he occasionally gives. Thank you for reminding me how important it is to talk about the frustrations, to be honest and to ask for help!Janellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-91407910634346503682012-09-10T18:36:23.829-07:002012-09-10T18:36:23.829-07:00So true. It's hard to remember that just like ...So true. It's hard to remember that just like we NEED to be heard sometimes, out loud, so do our children. Great reminder. Thanks for posting at the Parenthood this week!Lora Lynn @ Vitafamiliaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03230682066708030621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-46041110672611551582012-09-10T11:41:08.095-07:002012-09-10T11:41:08.095-07:00such a beautiful reminder. such a beautiful reminder. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01102642927521577817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-36865677148254646302012-09-09T22:11:37.040-07:002012-09-09T22:11:37.040-07:00so beautiful... and so true.so beautiful... and so true.Andie Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598871164711470154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-22683096602925544812012-09-08T08:28:04.394-07:002012-09-08T08:28:04.394-07:00This is lovely.This is lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-4656091782899644032012-09-08T03:55:02.201-07:002012-09-08T03:55:02.201-07:00Love this post - so relevant.Love this post - so relevant.Belindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-22881410615042976942012-09-07T18:26:16.706-07:002012-09-07T18:26:16.706-07:00I was just speaking to my husband about this earli...I was just speaking to my husband about this earlier in the day...perfect timing to read this beautiful post, thank you!Angelahttp://www.earthmamasworld.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-24948686215740472632012-09-07T08:18:27.860-07:002012-09-07T08:18:27.860-07:00Needed to hear this. Thank you.Needed to hear this. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10090513803653861590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-78435705751067459952012-09-07T06:20:11.274-07:002012-09-07T06:20:11.274-07:00I have to tell you how much these words are speaki...I have to tell you how much these words are speaking to me this morning. These past five weeks with our fourth have been a whirlwind of happiness and chaos and I find myself trying to get so much done and keep the house perfect while this girl I think has snuck in an extra growth spurt in between. I have found myself having to remind myself that the housework can wait and no one in this house or anyone I know actually thinks I'm avoiding it by nursing the baby all day (because seriously I have to remind myself that feeding her even if its alll day is MORE important than making sure the floors are mopped). I do not want to miss a day because my mind is focused on such things that can wait. I am so thankful to read your words today. Candace Novakowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872745391134995655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051258436941012775.post-72405516886737622502012-09-07T05:13:48.168-07:002012-09-07T05:13:48.168-07:00I had tears in my eyes while I read this. How many...I had tears in my eyes while I read this. How many times have I said the same: 'nothing'? I've been sent a husband whose answer sometimes is: I can see it's not nothing, but I'll wait until you want to talk about it. <br />I often feel the same frustration when putting my 3-year-old to bed: will you please keep quiet now and go to sleep, so I can have some time to do what I want...<br />I remember when nursing him 3 years ago, I often sat with him cradled in my one arm, while holding a book in my other hand. Those quiet times together are so different from the daily story-telling and occasional hugs that are part of life with a toddler. <br />You've been blessed with the gift of the written word, which very often strings a chord in my heart.<br />I pray that we both remain teachable.<br /><br />Warm regards from the Netherlands,<br />MuriëlMuriëlnoreply@blogger.com