Comments on The Elmo Wallpaper: Nine

I don't have kids yet....thanks for sharing a ...

2011-07-13T14:30:40.294-07:00

I don't have kids yet....thanks for sharing a glimpse into motherhood ;).

Happy Birthday, Firstborn. You're a cool kid ...

2011-07-07T14:24:59.314-07:00

Happy Birthday, Firstborn. You're a cool kid with a cool mom.

I love this post so much... I remember those milk ...

2011-07-05T11:11:03.675-07:00

I love this post so much... I remember those milk bombs shocking passers-by at Corner Bakery... and you not giving a rip. You're an amazing mom - and still my mommy sherpa! I can't believe it's been 9 years.

You have described my experience- my oldest boy is...

2011-07-05T10:14:07.229-07:00

You have described my experience- my oldest boy is also 9 years old and it has been emotional for me lately, we are clashing in ways I didn't expect but maybe that's just a new part of him growing up -and growing away - from me. Mothers of boys are a special group! I'm struggling and often failing, like you at many times not sure I'm "cut out" for this at all, or up to the challenge handed to me. I yelled and set a bad example this weekend and felt awful about it. But I apologized and carried on. That's my life now, mother of 3 boys, I'm forging onward with my imperfect self and imperfect mothering and my tears and setbacks. But also trying to find joy and appreciation of how far we have come as a family.

My middle daughter, who tends to find unique ways ...

2011-07-02T06:44:34.861-07:00

My middle daughter, who tends to find unique ways to challenge me, turned 10 in June. I can relate to so much of this post. Thanks for sharing.

I relate to so much of this - the sense of being i...

2011-07-02T04:56:21.828-07:00

I relate to so much of this - the sense of being in a slightly alternative, different universe at reunions, the shock, awe, and apprehension as I look at my ever-taller almost-nine year old, the wonder at the baby who made me a mother growing into this tween who is gangly and graceful, brave and still afraid, and who makes me cry and gasp on a regular basis.
Happy birthday, Firstborn.
xox