tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post8700028141339778141..comments2023-04-15T08:59:15.123-07:00Comments on Marathon Mom: Dear "anonymous"Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13409767497696978361noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-72408684717060928582007-09-27T07:42:00.000-07:002007-09-27T07:42:00.000-07:00Christie,I think that taking time for yourself whe...Christie,<BR/><BR/>I think that taking time for yourself whether it is your daily run or a much deserved "mental health" day is so important. Moms (let's face it we all work even if we don't get paid in currency) cannot give what we don't have. We need to recharge our batteries from time to time, and to not feel guilty while we are taking care of ourselves. I have been reading your journal/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-14329002508839026582007-09-26T13:12:00.000-07:002007-09-26T13:12:00.000-07:00Chris-EVERYONE needs a break sometimes. We all ha...Chris-<BR/><BR/>EVERYONE needs a break sometimes. We all have our loads to carry. The important thing is to recognize that you are overwhelmed and do something about it. :) I think exercising is definitely great for you. Studies have shown that it not only does amazing things for your body, but your mind also.<BR/><BR/>I would also go with the other moms that said to drop in on your sitter. Jess Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034701149199420149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-17893047407324322572007-09-26T08:43:00.000-07:002007-09-26T08:43:00.000-07:00It's ridiculous that you would need to defend your...It's ridiculous that you would need to defend yourself or explain why you took a "me" day. EVERYBODY needs those days and it has nothing to do with how much you love your children. <BR/><BR/>As a working mommy, I miss my son all the time and would love to have the opportunity to stay at home with him. At the same time, I can completely understand how wonderful it would be to take a day to just beAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14151704255544531562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-36361493028174514922007-09-26T07:25:00.000-07:002007-09-26T07:25:00.000-07:00I am glad that you took the time to stand up for y...I am glad that you took the time to stand up for yourself. And sorry that the comment from anonymous upset you. After reading the post about your husband and job issues, I found myself thinking-"man, that girl needs a vacation!" So I was super excited when you took one--albeit a mini one. So yay for you for knowing when you are at your breaking point and taking charge of what needs to be done erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037675094496432805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-39347610138491133142007-09-25T15:17:00.000-07:002007-09-25T15:17:00.000-07:00Hey! Just wanted to let you know that I posted a ...Hey! Just wanted to let you know that I posted a link to some photos of the house in my blog. Since you wanted to have a peek :).<BR/><BR/>TTYL-KristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-33229335304696833222007-09-25T12:53:00.000-07:002007-09-25T12:53:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-10302423106465694112007-09-25T12:51:00.000-07:002007-09-25T12:51:00.000-07:00Christie, you are such a good mom you don't need t...Christie, you are such a good mom you don't need to explain yourself at all. I have always been in awe of what you do and keep it all together. You are amazing and it's a privilage to call myself your friend. You are better than comments by someone who is to afraid to even identify herself. Lots of love, AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-38138398918313685742007-09-25T12:34:00.000-07:002007-09-25T12:34:00.000-07:00I will admit, I AM JEALOUS of your personal day. ...I will admit, I AM JEALOUS of your personal day. I was happy for you while reading about your day to yourself, but man I am jealous, LOL! You really do not need to explain your need for a day to yourself, we ALL need this. I stay home with my kids and can afford to put them in daycare once a week and cannot get myself to do it out of guilt. Good for you. I think the commenter is like me, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-35134039188163485402007-09-25T11:56:00.000-07:002007-09-25T11:56:00.000-07:00I need to add my two cents. I applaud you for tak...I need to add my two cents. I applaud you for taking your mental health day Christie. You knew you needed it, and you did it. Recharging yourself probably did you, and your girls, a world of good. <BR/><BR/>The "me time" working comment from annonymous got to me. When I was working full time, prior to being a mom, I never once woke up in the morning to go to work thinking it was "me" time. LisserBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12583693816395169890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-60920390208195305172007-09-25T11:35:00.000-07:002007-09-25T11:35:00.000-07:00You don't have to explain, Christie- it sounds lik...You don't have to explain, Christie- it sounds like Anonymous has her own issues and is projecting them onto you. <BR/><BR/>Everyone deserves a day off, but it's up to the individual to make use of whatever resources they have available to get that time away. It doesn't just happen- no matter what you're working situation is.<BR/><BR/>As for Bryn... I'd do some spot checks too. Lochlan ends up Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-506278167606858922007-09-25T11:22:00.000-07:002007-09-25T11:22:00.000-07:00Christie - Without getting into it much with the 2...Christie - Without getting into it much with the 2 of you.. I do have a few things I need to say. First, I think it's great that you took a mental health day & ALL mom's (working or SAH) should find a way to do that, even if it's just a few hours away being selfish! It would make us happier people & we would probably be better moms & wives.<BR/><BR/>Second - Your comment above about Bryn Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653708594205339553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-66183587224676378102007-09-25T11:19:00.000-07:002007-09-25T11:19:00.000-07:00I don't think there is anything wrong with you tak...I don't think there is anything wrong with you taking a day to be by yourself. I'm sure that most mom's SAH or working would love to take a day to themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-86767057629618526722007-09-25T10:31:00.000-07:002007-09-25T10:31:00.000-07:00I never said that being a stay at home mom would b...I never said that being a stay at home mom would be easier than what I have now. But it is what I want. I miss my kids. Yesterday when I picked Bryn up, she had a bruise/scratch under her eye, terrible diaper rash, and strange bruising on her inner thighs. No one there could even tell me what happened. She was up whimpering 10 times in the night, and it killed me to take her back there todayChristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409767497696978361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599297.post-17691229367102154102007-09-25T10:04:00.000-07:002007-09-25T10:04:00.000-07:00I want to apologize. I didn't mean to insinuate th...I want to apologize. I didn't mean to insinuate that you're not a good mother - I didn't think that at all. I just get frustrated because, as a stay-at-home mom myself, sometimes working mothers think that we have it SO easy compared to them. The truth is, WE never get lunch breaks and we don't have the option of leaving our children at a daycare for 8 hours to get some "me" time. I will admit Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com