tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post6475192689043978171..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: IndependenceEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-34484431801218946422013-11-22T17:06:17.755-05:002013-11-22T17:06:17.755-05:00Julie- I have plenty of me time now that the lovel...Julie- I have plenty of me time now that the lovelies are all grown up. I just felt like it was 'them' time while they were growing up. Hope all is well up your way!<br /><br />Rosemary- I don't know. Seems like some people are just flat out selfish nowadays. <br /><br />Judy- Well put! And Amen! :)<br /><br />Julie- Yes. It did seem to work out well for the lovelies too. But all day Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-9083919965381880352013-11-22T16:42:49.216-05:002013-11-22T16:42:49.216-05:00It's a whole different world now and I sure do...It's a whole different world now and I sure don't understand many of the young mothers today including some I know very well.....like am related to. 😉<br /><br />I do know some young mothers who are doing a fabulous job too.nancygraycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288996419936475583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-74693966472163437472013-11-22T02:29:40.708-05:002013-11-22T02:29:40.708-05:00I also started my kids early with mom's aftern...I also started my kids early with mom's afternoon away programs to ease them into pre-school. Before that we would take mom and tot classes together to teach them socialization. I agree that it's best to do things in small doses if possible.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-37279641863101229282013-11-21T21:20:34.899-05:002013-11-21T21:20:34.899-05:00For heaven's sake, why can't parents just ...For heaven's sake, why can't parents just be parents! People have become utterly self-centered. And it extends to when kids get older too and their moms try to be their best friends, rather than the guiding parents. God gave children parents for a reason. People need to grow up.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-59955924845792161312013-11-21T20:23:16.850-05:002013-11-21T20:23:16.850-05:00The first time I heard the term "day home&quo...The first time I heard the term "day home", I almost lost it!!! SAHM are supposed to be there for their children....all of them, not just the latest baby! What is happening to families these days???????Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121172465022137270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-83214154534181732092013-11-21T19:44:00.027-05:002013-11-21T19:44:00.027-05:00I wanted Mike so bad that we played together all t...I wanted Mike so bad that we played together all the time. As he grew independent than there was alone time but he wanted mama and really at times still does.<br />My best friend did the take her kids to daycare on her days off. I never understood but she said she wanted "me time" so that's why. I figured I will have a life time after Mike grows up for "me time" so had himJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956818436541141380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-44114565303881696822013-11-21T15:07:06.085-05:002013-11-21T15:07:06.085-05:00Betty- Yes. I gotta wonder why it's so difficu...Betty- Yes. I gotta wonder why it's so difficult to figure that out for these young moms though. <br /><br />Kim- Thanks. I know I sound judgmental but it's hard to just sit and watch all this happen. <br /><br />Terri- Thanks!<br /><br />Confessions- I didn't think of that but you might have something there. A sitter for the grocery store? Hahahahahaha! I packed up the lovelies and Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-48052902690762788622013-11-21T11:43:36.764-05:002013-11-21T11:43:36.764-05:00I guess there really are people who have children ...I guess there really are people who have children just to keep up with the Jones'. Now I agree everyone needs a break and some days are worse than others but I took my job as a Mom very seriously. <br />I laugh when SAHMs get a sitter to go to the grocery store. I just packed up the boys and made an adventure out of it. Confessionsofanemptynester.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17398545514298761345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-85518340433555382732013-11-21T09:48:14.626-05:002013-11-21T09:48:14.626-05:00Leaving a 11 month old alone so they learn to play...Leaving a 11 month old alone so they learn to play by themselves?? Really what kind of nut does that. They are still babies and still want to be with you and you are there to cuddle and hold and love. Geez, what is this world coming too. I never could figure out leaving those tiny babies all day at day care. I did that with my son too, but I would pick him up at 11:30 I hated listening to the Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-64723699625313870092013-11-21T09:44:54.974-05:002013-11-21T09:44:54.974-05:00Ah yes. It's all about balance, isn't it?...Ah yes. It's all about balance, isn't it?Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.com