tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235936483687144643.post8655843531485080975..comments2023-06-18T01:11:44.859-07:00Comments on Modern Mama Bear: Time Out for A RantHouston McGuirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03574043083256359883noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235936483687144643.post-1981920607547997542009-06-07T21:42:56.731-07:002009-06-07T21:42:56.731-07:00Why must we compare?????? Having children is a hu...Why must we compare?????? Having children is a huge responsibilitie and a major labor task. So then, one or twenty???<br>It IS different when you have two children to worry about. Hey, I did just one for three years. I know it isn't smooth sailing. However, add a second years later and it doesn't really equate to "smooth sailing." <br> More mouths to feed, more fighting, more manners and discipline to dish out. It is soooooo much more. Like math, one plus one equals two. OR MORE. <br> However, it doesn't make the "mothering" job less significant, just more tedious. But being a mother to one or to eight is quite the accomplishment. A gift from God and what we are heavenly blessed with. Moms shouldn't compete. It is not about one or two or twenty. Let's just focus on being Godly moms.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>As your friend Debbie said....It's really not fair to be judged by others who don't walk in your shoes."Breahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13377591177415851249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235936483687144643.post-36168448360472096322009-06-05T08:24:41.527-07:002009-06-05T08:24:41.527-07:00simply offering HUGE hugs and ♥. i'll miss se...simply offering HUGE hugs and ♥. i'll miss seeing all of you on saturday.Rachel Carlsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17613505599512183288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235936483687144643.post-55253632246752847332009-06-04T16:14:41.365-07:002009-06-04T16:14:41.365-07:00Teeeeeeeeeeeell me about it.And I also get "I...Teeeeeeeeeeeell me about it.<br>And I also get "It must be easier to handle her disabilities with her being the only child"<br>That grips my wick.Kirsty Wisemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00764707293936838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235936483687144643.post-9560184415501580532009-06-04T09:23:45.177-07:002009-06-04T09:23:45.177-07:00I heard such the same comments when we had one. Pe...I heard such the same comments when we had one. People need to stop and think before they comment. Not realizing that their words in an off-handed remark can cut deeply is not an excuse. I apologize if I have ever made one of these comments...you are an awesome mom to an awesome kid and your family is just how God planned it. You guys are the best...and I am thankful to have you as a friend. Have a super fun time at your crop!! :-)limegreenmodernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107687217604137239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235936483687144643.post-59922071532491983832009-06-04T08:04:55.953-07:002009-06-04T08:04:55.953-07:00Hi Houston! I am the mother of an only child also...Hi Houston! I am the mother of an only child also, like you I was not able to be blessed with two. I'm just not good at pregnancies. I had a horrible miscarriage on my due date. I grew up with 5 siblings and that is also very hard...being the oldest I didn't get the attention I deserved...I grew up my dad's girl and now that he's gone I am lost without him. He was always there for me. <br><br>It's really not fair to be judged by others who don't walk in your shoes. And throwing your children under the bus and using them as an excuse for not being able to accomplish things is unexcusable...plain and simple. There are advantages to having one child and there are disadvantages of having more than one child. So you see my friend..it works both ways. You are blessed either way!!<br><br>One child grows up to be independant, strong and effecient in so many ways. Very positive in this world we live in!<br><br>Can't wait to see you on Saturday! My good friend Marti says you're the bomb!!!Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05036076082871104658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235936483687144643.post-54297135890406229582009-06-04T06:47:20.957-07:002009-06-04T06:47:20.957-07:00Those people are completely insensitive, Houston. ...Those people are completely insensitive, Houston. Brendan was an "only" for 5-1/2 years and it is just as you described. Plus, the pain of secondary infertility can be overwhelming. Love and hugs to you, girlie! Focus on Saturday - we're going to have a blast!!!!!!Martihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14553043007553146503noreply@blogger.com