tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post9139945766550952540..comments2024-01-25T21:36:02.165-08:00Comments on Mama Gone Green: Struggles of a Single Mama. Part 1.Mama Gone Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591925279586183540noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-80989375631492566122016-01-29T16:37:59.223-08:002016-01-29T16:37:59.223-08:00Thank you so much for your kind words!Thank you so much for your kind words!Mama Gone Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591925279586183540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-44821050250646928772016-01-29T16:37:09.568-08:002016-01-29T16:37:09.568-08:00Thanks Carlin. It's so nice to have friends al...Thanks Carlin. It's so nice to have friends along this path!Mama Gone Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591925279586183540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-62783150958161346912016-01-29T16:36:49.734-08:002016-01-29T16:36:49.734-08:00Thanks so much for your kind words!Thanks so much for your kind words!Mama Gone Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591925279586183540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-77339506364352944052016-01-28T01:38:11.755-08:002016-01-28T01:38:11.755-08:00I am no single parent but I know those moments too...I am no single parent but I know those moments too. Moments when I get fed up with our kids and I start to have speeches (that no one listens to), start to should, get annoyed and then I feel annoyed with myself and frustrated and think about what I should have done instead. Well- theory is sometimes hard to put into action. And we are human beings after all, aren't we?! I try to work on being more patient too...rahelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163997527799490294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-41320292764149925262016-01-27T17:04:32.642-08:002016-01-27T17:04:32.642-08:00This post totally resonates with me, as guilt can ...This post totally resonates with me, as guilt can be such a drain. I agree - you are doing an amazing job and aren't alone. This little lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859706368261093981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-43581727877392973042016-01-14T16:59:41.692-08:002016-01-14T16:59:41.692-08:00Oh, mama. I have been there. And it's hard. ...Oh, mama. I have been there. And it's hard. And you are doing it. So. Very. Well. Delighted to have reconnected with your blog. Thank you for all that you share.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107564330979448589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-73078635135900401442016-01-10T14:46:29.934-08:002016-01-10T14:46:29.934-08:00you are doing just fine, it's only been eight ...you are doing just fine, it's only been eight months for you to settle into this new life style and the kids are settling in as well. think of that whole day, and you did great, it's okay to get frustrated for a few moments, minutes. <br /><br />Schedule yourself more 'me' time if you can. have a friend watch the kids, a relative if possible. Your kids are happy and smiling and it's because of <br />Y O U.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-7854450899872349962016-01-09T16:06:37.981-08:002016-01-09T16:06:37.981-08:00While I am not officially a 'single parent'...While I am not officially a 'single parent' I am often doing it solo when my husband is deployed for many months at a time (next month he leaves for almost 5 months) - it is tough. No doubt. But honestly some of our favourite memories and life lessons have been gained through the more difficult times. I too have times where I have little patience and have lost my temper, but I talk to the kids about it after. I apologize and it creates a great opportunity for discussion. I have no doubt you are doing an amazing job. We are always our worst critics. Carrie's Catchall Cachepothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230763578397839297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-18480245305197744842016-01-09T07:27:22.664-08:002016-01-09T07:27:22.664-08:00Only a good mama would write a reflective post lik...Only a good mama would write a reflective post like this. Be patient with and kind to yourself. We have all had those moments (or days) of frustration with our kids (or life in general)where we weren't our best selves. I can tell, just from reading your blog, that you are a sensational mama - your kids are very blessed to have you! Doing what you are doing alone is a big challenge, but just know that you are actually doing better than you think you are!Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-71653684320482322672016-01-08T18:16:11.698-08:002016-01-08T18:16:11.698-08:00I can relate to what you say about exhaustion my f...I can relate to what you say about exhaustion my friend, I am feeling it too. And I totally understand how you are feeling about doing this on your own. It's tough, and we are human, so yes, we will struggle and we will say things that we wish we could take back, it is all part of learning on this journey called motherhood. Hang in there, and know I am thinking of you. xo<br /><br />PS You are good enough, and you are doing an amazing job, don't ever doubt that my friend. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-35418842642175341872016-01-08T10:19:33.293-08:002016-01-08T10:19:33.293-08:00Parenting can be such a mental work out at times :...Parenting can be such a mental work out at times :) I learned to remind myself to 'take a deep breath and walk away for a moment' when needed. But rules are rules and they need to be practiced at home, it can be tough depending on the kids, but once they learn with practice that mom is serious business, they'll do it. In desparate moments, a reward always works here - 'if you get pj's on and teeth brushed quick, we can read an extra few pages or chat in bed a longer or (if energy is still high) have a few running laps around the house with the dog".<br />Wishing you a good weekend! <br />Open Roads Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664551117989981488noreply@blogger.com