tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581847646991221613.post5867854696962567480..comments2023-10-24T06:23:31.847-05:00Comments on Musings of Mothers: How do I keep up?5boystokisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01174713192888359756noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581847646991221613.post-74047891858312092322009-07-20T22:59:30.485-05:002009-07-20T22:59:30.485-05:00I used to stress so much about keeping our home cl...I used to stress so much about keeping our home clean since some of my friends had IMPECABLE homes. I was stressed and angry whenever the children played and made a mess. I was a horrible mom. I later found out my best friends were bipolar and OCD, so they were fanatic about cleaning. That's just not me. The 'AHA' moment was in a book called "It takes a mother to raise a village". Our home is like a greenhouse. It's not there to impress the neighbors, it's there for a purpose. We can't grow seedlings without dirt. You can't grow happy children without messes, it's a part of growing up. Besides, only dull women have immaculate houses. I'd rather paint or read.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17166247149959534772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581847646991221613.post-74472187769182506332009-07-15T23:41:49.605-05:002009-07-15T23:41:49.605-05:00Please, please, please let me know when you get th...Please, please, please let me know when you get the "magic answer". Today I called Jacob at work and let him know that if he wanted to keep his kids alive, he's better get home soon...so...I guess that means I'm not one to give ideas:) I love the book about Sister Hinckley titled "Glimpses". She talks about the most important thing being 'save the relationship'- aka make sure your children know you love them and how important they are to you, period. Doesn't matter if swimming lessons happen, the family picture gets taken, the house is clean. Everyone is blessed with different gifts and challenges so don't compare. You are a wonderful mother and example.Nilsenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704283726578038443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581847646991221613.post-4236367040248599242009-07-10T12:17:55.003-05:002009-07-10T12:17:55.003-05:00Sometimes my mom comes over unannounced and has a ...Sometimes my mom comes over unannounced and has a tsk, tsk attitude about how my house looks. But she has forgotten. I remember our house being messy when we were little.<br /><br />I have only two rules for myself and guests.<br /><br />If I know you are coming over, the house will be clean. <br /><br />If you show up without warning, you get what you get.<br /><br />Don't stress. If the house is clean enough that it is not a distraction to regular life and the kids are happy you are doing a good job.Janellehttp://www.janelles.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581847646991221613.post-45765422771437852232009-07-10T12:16:45.641-05:002009-07-10T12:16:45.641-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mormon Women: Who We Arehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479667028999828222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581847646991221613.post-18200095764416048652009-07-09T11:02:01.080-05:002009-07-09T11:02:01.080-05:00We always compare our worst selves to someone else...We always compare our worst selves to someone elses best. The important thing you've done is prioritze whats most important. One day we'll all find the time to do the things we want to... But really, who wants to scrub the garage floor? You're doing great!Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06455755492907650572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581847646991221613.post-11651002419100596232009-07-07T19:21:50.260-05:002009-07-07T19:21:50.260-05:00erica-
i wish i had words of wisdom and ideas to ...erica-<br /><br />i wish i had words of wisdom and ideas to help. growing up both my parents worked and our house was never 'perfect' i remember being in bed at night and listening to my mom clean before she went to bed or she would be up before us kids and would clean. one day you will find that balance and as your kids get older you will have more helping hands and will be able to get through it all. you certainly have your hands full with all them boys, but things will come to you! enjoy the time when the boys are young and little, it goes way to fast as you know.jenny~https://www.blogger.com/profile/12731970708048972891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581847646991221613.post-76810307565770097872009-07-07T14:09:37.046-05:002009-07-07T14:09:37.046-05:00I have no answers. . . but this lady sounds too go...I have no answers. . . but this lady sounds too good to be true! For me I think it is a matter of prioritizing. If I spend all day cleaning then when do I spend time with my kids? Good Luck, let me know if you come across any actual answers!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05009575022141722636noreply@blogger.com