tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post7666950376288517260..comments2024-02-16T17:46:55.369-08:00Comments on Power of a Family: And then the next day it all went downhill . . .April Perryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-26497311437097601442011-07-09T17:07:50.059-07:002011-07-09T17:07:50.059-07:00I SO appreciate this because I've found one of...I SO appreciate this because I've found one of the most important parts of growth is recognizing the reality of where we are now! Like a map~we can't possibly get to where we want to be when that's all we're focusing on. I need to know the "you are here" (it would be fabulous to have one of those little pointing arrows~but I guess part of the process is figuring it out) in order to keep myself from unreasonable expectations. I think part of the reason that we like to hear about other's "awful days" is because of the all important empathy factor and the "we're all in this together" factor. <br><br>I've heard SO many mothers express discouragement because of what appears to be our fear of not measuring up~but after talking with them I find it seems to be more of a fear of opening up about the current realities we're dealing with. We're afraid it will come across as complaining, or expose us as the only one lacking in one way or another~ when in reality it just means we're human (and for some of us that's scary). <br><br>Yes we would like to always be improving, overcoming, growing etc. but the awful days are as much a part of that process as the amazingly wonderful, glorious days. The Law of Rhythm helps us realize the ups and downs are BOTH necessary to "propel" us upward (like a diagonal squiggly line;) So, yes I appreciate and feel a need for the inspiring, insightful, joyful posts~but I also appreciate and need the other side of the coin!Amy Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-50898642407755616122011-02-12T20:06:14.183-08:002011-02-12T20:06:14.183-08:00You are so right on about the hormone thing. Even...You are so right on about the hormone thing. Even though I try to remember each month so that I can be prepared it seems to ALWAYS catch me by surprise and I don't realize what is happening until it is over. I wonder if there is anything that can help that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-82384575496725610752011-02-10T19:21:07.839-08:002011-02-10T19:21:07.839-08:00Thanks so much, Amy. I would absolutely love to h...Thanks so much, Amy. I would absolutely love to have a "You are here" sign. What a fun idea :)<br /><br />I also think you're right that we're afraid if we "broadcast our reality," people might think poorly of us. I think everyone can relate, though. I don't know anyone who only has ups, but I do think the happy times deserve the most focus. <br /><br />I appreciate your comment!April Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-24892392202327456962011-02-10T16:56:20.010-08:002011-02-10T16:56:20.010-08:00I SO appreciate this because I've found one of...I SO appreciate this because I've found one of the most important parts of growth is recognizing the reality of where we are now! Like a map~we can't possibly get to where we want to be when that's all we're focusing on. I need to know the "you are here" (it would be fabulous to have one of those little pointing arrows~but I guess part of the process is figuring it out) in order to keep myself from unreasonable expectations. I think part of the reason that we like to hear about other's "awful days" is because of the all important empathy factor and the "we're all in this together" factor. <br /><br />I've heard SO many mothers express discouragement because of what appears to be our fear of not measuring up~but after talking with them I find it seems to be more of a fear of opening up about the current realities we're dealing with. We're afraid it will come across as complaining, or expose us as the only one lacking in one way or another~ when in reality it just means we're human (and for some of us that's scary). <br /><br />Yes we would like to always be improving, overcoming, growing etc. but the awful days are as much a part of that process as the amazingly wonderful, glorious days. The Law of Rhythm helps us realize the ups and downs are BOTH necessary to "propel" us upward (like a diagonal squiggly line;) So, yes I appreciate and feel a need for the inspiring, insightful, joyful posts~but I also appreciate and need the other side of the coin!Amy Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-71374723886229888262011-02-09T18:47:07.742-08:002011-02-09T18:47:07.742-08:00Okay Susan, now that we know we're all on the ...Okay Susan, now that we know we're all on the same page, what can we do (as a community of mothers) to better support each other? Let's do some thinking and figure it out. We all live so close--there's no reason why we should individually be going insane sometimes. Love you!April Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-15136133556443923622011-02-09T15:17:27.867-08:002011-02-09T15:17:27.867-08:00I have hormone swings!! It was so bad Monday after...I have hormone swings!! It was so bad Monday afternoon & evening that I just couldn't stand my kids anymore and any whining started to produce a physical reaction in me & I was SO annoyed & cranky. I woke up Tuesday & didn't feel completely recovered from it (lol), but when I got to Betty's she totally insisted on taking Tyler with the boys for joyschool- which I felt beyond bad about & made some excuses until she said "listen lady, I need a diaper for him" and went and took him from his seat, lol. It was exactly what I needed: a BREAK. During daylight hours! Maybe what makes us women is that we all feel this way, but what makes us SUPERwomen, is that we endure through it, using each other & our families for support, and make life as happy as we can :)Scuffham Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134002297010960712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-69491141575965475442011-02-09T10:54:48.234-08:002011-02-09T10:54:48.234-08:00So true! No one blogs about that. I'm so glad ...So true! No one blogs about that. I'm so glad to read your blog today, to know it's not just me so that I can just get up and keep carrying on. :)aleciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402975503323518998noreply@blogger.com