tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395342052683238317.post7560990784858373465..comments2024-02-21T23:48:28.133-06:00Comments on Adventures In Creating: Things I'm Afraid to Tell You: Blog HonestyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12097737607450337784noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395342052683238317.post-21101086214158434852012-05-10T12:51:52.991-05:002012-05-10T12:51:52.991-05:00This was a great post and I do not believe you wil...This was a great post and I do not believe you will loose readers. I like the honestly specially when we see all over the blogs beautiful homes, all organized and clean. We think what am I doing wrong. I blog about the projects I work in my house and just like you when I snap that picture of the are I just worked on I do not show what is behind me which an area full of toys, paper and other things laying around. Thank you for being honestShirleyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082785446616129059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395342052683238317.post-76542248326808411782012-05-07T13:43:01.303-05:002012-05-07T13:43:01.303-05:00Oh my goodness -- I SO with you on this! LOL abou...Oh my goodness -- I SO with you on this! LOL about taking the picture and then knowing that the opposite end of the room is a nightmare! Our house is a 1970's ranch that is boring and bland so it's been a real challenge to make it nice on a very tight budget! I too get discouraged at some of the blogs (especially the ones where the laundry room looks better than MY living room!) But, I try to glean ideas from everyone and apply them in my OWN way to what I have to work with. And as far as being home, I did that all the years my kids were growing up and am now back working almost 40 hours (not by choice) and I so miss that time at home. When they're little like yours, life IS challenging but you won't ever regret being at home with them later in life!Lauren @ My Wonderfully Madehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728384738339919639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395342052683238317.post-43643504875626696502012-05-07T13:40:39.778-05:002012-05-07T13:40:39.778-05:00Beautiful post! I had a hard time adjusting to be...Beautiful post! I had a hard time adjusting to being a SAHM as well. But, after 4 years, I don't think I could go work for anyone else. I've discovered I like being the boss. lol. Also, thank you for the visit and the sweet comment @TheDedicatedHouse. It means the world. Wishing you a grand day! Toodles, KathrynKathryn Ferguson Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028419665676299504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395342052683238317.post-89622843687865692702012-05-07T01:29:16.096-05:002012-05-07T01:29:16.096-05:00Rachelle,
I'm right there with you! I do want...Rachelle,<br />I'm right there with you! I do want to encourage you tho. I quit a very fulfilling full time job when my first son turned one. I had maternity leave and when it was time to go back to work, it was a struggle. My mother in law was my babysitter, so that wasn't an issue for me. I just was not where I wanted to be and my work reflected that attitude. I made the difficult decision to stay home with my son . It was a hard transition for me at first, but I adapted. For the past 16 years I've worked from my home and that too is a bit of a juggling act, I have 3 sons ages 16,20, and 22. Enjoy your time with your son,<br /><br />DoreenDoreen @ Hymns and Verseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00679925745384829903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395342052683238317.post-30412821414891802002012-05-05T14:48:12.987-05:002012-05-05T14:48:12.987-05:00Great post Rachelle! And I do know exactly what y...Great post Rachelle! And I do know exactly what you mean!! My house is always in a perpetual state of chaos (except for when my mom comes to town...) as we have 3 teenage boys and I am terrible when it comes to cleaning & clutter. Don't get me wrong... my house is clean but it definitely does NOT meet up to my Mom's standard. She LOVES to clean!! And clutter freaks her out.... seriously, she gets nervous in a cluttered home. And I am continually comparing myself to others.... <br /><br />So yep I do agree with Courtney that we all need to cut ourselves a bit of slack. to find balance. I have to ask myself these questions on a regular basis "Is my family happy?" "Is my husband happy with our relationship?" Is he happy with our home? Does it make him feel comfortable? I figure if my husband and family are happy then all is good!!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082661310058536555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8395342052683238317.post-23528040524238056582012-05-05T03:49:52.411-05:002012-05-05T03:49:52.411-05:00I don't think anyone will run for the hills Ra...I don't think anyone will run for the hills Rachelle!!<br />It's nice to read a little more about you and see some of the same insecurities I have...number 4 and 5 I tend to struggle with most days! But you know what? We need to cut ourselves some slack. We are all doing the best we can. And that's all we can do!!<br />I think every mother is trying to find that 'perfect balance' in their lives and maybe we can all breathe a sigh of relief and give up that particular chase by knowing that we are doing our best and that it is already good enough!<br />Great post Rachelle!!! XxxCourtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394903384547800053noreply@blogger.com