tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post4738632869150508894..comments2023-09-20T08:04:54.407-07:00Comments on Life, She Wrote: True, Authentic MomAlicia Lepperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840970718186336518noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-30854241816204454712009-12-21T08:56:07.739-08:002009-12-21T08:56:07.739-08:00Sorry I haven't been around much lately. Loved...Sorry I haven't been around much lately. Loved this post. Makes me proud of the things I think I do well and think about some things I'd like to do better. How nice to have such a variety of awesome examples!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672935655903064647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-53645925371839730562009-12-11T20:24:38.274-08:002009-12-11T20:24:38.274-08:00Awww, thanks, Alicia! This made my rotten day so ...Awww, thanks, Alicia! This made my rotten day so much better! That's so sweet of you to put me on your list of True Authentic Moms. We're surrounded by so many great examples of good moms. I loved hearing what stands out to you about yourself and your friends. You should be so proud of yourself. This was a great post, especially today.meohmyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057104989042404465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-52026421829246591082009-12-11T14:55:29.307-08:002009-12-11T14:55:29.307-08:00Thanks Alicia! I don't even know what to say. ...Thanks Alicia! I don't even know what to say. I've wanted to be a mom my whole life and then the extra three years waiting for her to get here after we wanted her... it's made me appreciate having her in my life so much more. I guess that's how it's going to be with our family. We've already been waiting over a year for #2 to come along, so you KNOW that baby is going to get loved when they finally come. I think all the years of heartache and waiting has helped me to be a more patient, grateful and loving mother. (Though, of course, I am far from perfect.)Ben and Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647122886277424101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-15805532126344660422009-12-11T14:31:51.978-08:002009-12-11T14:31:51.978-08:00uh-yeah...sponge bob is not allowed at our house e...uh-yeah...sponge bob is not allowed at our house either. music is meant to be blasted, and top ramen ROCKS! if you ever wonder how you're doing as a mom...let your kids remind you. they're amazing, gotta be doing something right, huh?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13092997049348376697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-18480260654767493272009-12-11T11:15:14.258-08:002009-12-11T11:15:14.258-08:00Thank You! This post came at the end of a day fil...Thank You! This post came at the end of a day filled with yelling and empty threats! Seriously, this really meant a lot to me. It will be good for me to reflect awhile and try to think of a few things I am good at, instead of rolling around in all of my insecurities. <br /><br />I loved all of your reasons for yourself. I too hate sponge bob, and struggle with playing pretend. My kids could replace top ramen with mac and cheese, and they too love the music loud. I was however reminded the other day, to possibly, maybe, monitor a little better my choice in song since Colton was singing "push it" by Salt-n-Peppa! At least it was from the Glee soundtrack...Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485979611962877815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-76397194230170919032009-12-10T19:20:18.641-08:002009-12-10T19:20:18.641-08:00Wow, thanks so much Alicia. Your words meant so mu...Wow, thanks so much Alicia. Your words meant so much to me. I know you and I often sit in the same boat of worry when it comes to being a good enough mom with all our own "issues". That said, one of the things I love is playing games with the kids, as well. And reading books. I never thought about why, but a start and an end to the process is probably a good reason. And I don't have to think too hard and I don't have to pretend...pretending is too hard on my brain. We like playing UNO. Oh, and the music playing LOUD is what you'll hear in our car, too.Shaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854126432564431357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-46047157878708597182009-12-10T17:31:27.824-08:002009-12-10T17:31:27.824-08:00What a fun list! What I love most about you and Am...What a fun list! What I love most about you and Amy's lists is the normality. What us real Mom's do, what is best for each of our families on an individual basis. If there is one thing I have learned from being a Mom it is NOT to rate myself and my little love against others. So what if you take your kids to McDonalds twice a week! THEY LOVE IT! YOU LOVE IT! Let your kids be kids and be a kid with 'em gosh darn it!aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356042175836068734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-20780463038666266512009-12-10T17:30:42.335-08:002009-12-10T17:30:42.335-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356042175836068734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6193458857872469773.post-4115484839790661002009-12-10T16:42:24.459-08:002009-12-10T16:42:24.459-08:00I loved your greasy, germ infested discription! I ...I loved your greasy, germ infested discription! I think McDonalds is a magical place for children...and you know one of Branson's first words was French Fries.<br /><br />Great list...I am always shocked every time you are able to hang out with your vomiting child, a task I never thought would be humanly possible for you! You do rock...but that's why I tagged you.Amy J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15459486695505443044noreply@blogger.com