tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post8817624031378546823..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: Monday Memories: My MomEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-17852618127622460802014-11-25T08:09:36.819-05:002014-11-25T08:09:36.819-05:00That's what I try to do, my friend. I suppose ...That's what I try to do, my friend. I suppose they do. And, I just might be one of them. ;) Love you right back! Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-70818625227532401432014-11-25T03:24:50.458-05:002014-11-25T03:24:50.458-05:00Lord knows my Mother drives me crazy and has stirr...Lord knows my Mother drives me crazy and has stirred up trouble over the years but she raised 5 kids that turned out pretty darn good and kept our home clean, cooked every day and did the best she could given that she was never really happy! As she approaches 90 I try to have more patience with her but that's not easy. Your Mom sounds like a very intelligent and hard working woman. She was BBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432729957196570774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-75928201749914252972014-11-24T18:58:17.704-05:002014-11-24T18:58:17.704-05:00It's fine unless it gets tangled up with negat...It's fine unless it gets tangled up with negativity and trying to force people to do things their way. That's where the mess starts in our situation. The fun parts are intermingled in there somewhere. But the controlling part is overbearing. It just gets old for everyone. The tattlers will either tell or not. I'm used to it. LOL Thanks!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-63751550804600212642014-11-24T18:55:15.318-05:002014-11-24T18:55:15.318-05:00Mine is a perfectionist also. I am not. Well, not ...Mine is a perfectionist also. I am not. Well, not exactly. LOL Thanks!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-21936156645433206582014-11-24T18:54:40.130-05:002014-11-24T18:54:40.130-05:00The list is long for sure! The list is long for sure! Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-72208465381990469122014-11-24T18:45:17.005-05:002014-11-24T18:45:17.005-05:00Oh, you know how it is. "Can you believe what...Oh, you know how it is. "Can you believe what she wrote? Oh, you didn't read it? Well..." LOL I'm so used to it. Her accomplishments are many. I just wish her motivation was something of which to be proud. Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-82580077505501587332014-11-24T16:41:19.183-05:002014-11-24T16:41:19.183-05:00Oh goodness, well, I hope there were not any tattl...Oh goodness, well, I hope there were not any tattle talers!! because honestly, I don't think any of us, not matter how much we love our moms, would say they were absolutely perfect. My mom is a perfectionist: in her mind - Oh yes there is a right way to do things and let me show you!!! LOL But, it's just one aspect of her otherwise loving and fun personality. And often, if LA Botcharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045857399816360885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-27400773913979802632014-11-24T16:14:16.086-05:002014-11-24T16:14:16.086-05:00No mother is perfect. Mine is a perfectionist and ...No mother is perfect. Mine is a perfectionist and I gave up trying to be perfect a long time ago. Glad you could join in today.retired not tiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163194064670674682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-63961913665545709252014-11-24T13:55:49.092-05:002014-11-24T13:55:49.092-05:00I'm with Teri. All she has done for you, her c...I'm with Teri. All she has done for you, her creativity, her gifts and talents. Glad you have learned from her the things not to do!! Nonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020639587130083388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-44190397668204795122014-11-24T13:28:55.589-05:002014-11-24T13:28:55.589-05:00Oh my, what a shame if people "pick up the ph...Oh my, what a shame if people "pick up the phone". Good grief. I'm sure your mother is quite aware of her control issues, so it's not going to be a big surprise that you (and others) have caught on. You are obviously proud of her accomplishments, and appreciate all she has done for you and the girls. That's what counts. Shame on the trouble-makers. I'm sure they know Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.com