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Post by Siren on Apr 9, 2009 7:24:19 GMT -6
No, silly, I mean MOTHERHOOD! I heard about a new book today, created from entries on a particular website: "A few years ago, Romi Lassally started TrueMomConfessions.com, a Web site that encourages mothers to talk about the triumphs and the tortures of raising kids. She says the site gives mothers an outlet for their "mommy misdemeanors" — a safe space to escape from that idealized notion of how blissful motherhood is supposed to be." "Now Lassally has published a collection of posts from the Web site in a new book, True Mom Confessions: Real Moms Get Real. The confessions range from silly — "I eat all the marshmallows out of the Lucky Charms," writes one mom — to serious: "I cry in my car. A lot," writes another." ~~~~~~~ I always wondered how my friends with kids kept from losing their minds. Now I know that they'd like to, but just don't have time! I'm definitely going to check out that site. Here's a story about it, and the book: www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102880681 |
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Post by Phalon on Apr 10, 2009 4:27:28 GMT -6
So that website is the place to go to confess I told the girls the chocolate cake was gone....after hiding the last piece to eat later.
Wouldn't it be funny....or not....to read through those true Mom confessions, and find one left by your own Mother?
I once read a book called "Confessions of a Slacker Mom", and must confess, I bought it just because I related to the title.
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Post by stepper on Apr 12, 2009 18:50:13 GMT -6
I once read a book called "Confessions of a Slacker Mom", and must confess, I bought it just because I related to the title. Sorry Pha, but I think you chose the wrong word there. It's more like "antithesis". |
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Post by Phalon on May 9, 2009 22:26:09 GMT -6
This is an appropriate thread for the day.
Happy Mother's Day, everyone.
Whether you're a mom, spending time with your own Mom, or just thinking about her, I hope the memories are good, and you enjoy the time spent.
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Post by quettalee on May 10, 2009 9:59:30 GMT -6
Very well said, sis. And I'll add my wishes that all the ladies have a wonderful day; because after all, we're all moms at some time or another and in some capacity along life's journey. Peace and love, my friends. |
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Post by Siren on May 10, 2009 10:02:43 GMT -6
For Gams, and all the moms among us, Happy Mother's Day!
I'm headed to my hometown to spend the day with my beautiful mother. Truly beautiful, she is - movie star glamorous, without even trying. I hear it from people all the time, "Your mother is so beautiful!". And she really is, even in her early 70s, with lovely skin, and large green eyes. She's one of those women who gets her hair done every Friday. She always looks put-together, even when it's just jeans and a t-shirt.
An elderly uncle shared a memory with me, about seeing my mom in an Asian-style dress inspired by the then-current, 1950s movie "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing". He said he couldn't get his breath when he saw her, she was so beautiful. My dad recalled that dress as well, and said that, in it, she was the prettiest thing he'd ever seen. He said this in the '90s, about 40 years after the event.
But the thing about my mom is that she's strong inside as she is pretty, outside. Strong in her will, and in her love. She reminds me of a lioness, the way she loves her family - very nurturing and warm, but unhesitatingly fierce in defense, too.
And she's given me many gifts - a great love of all kinds of music...flowers and plants...nature...old movies...reading...cooking. So many things that make me, me, I got from my mom. But most of all, she gave me faith in myself, because she believed in me unquestioningly. I have always had confidence, because she has never doubted my abilities. And she taught me, by her example, to fight battles when they're worth fighting, even when you know you're going to lose.
To all the moms among us - you are giving your kids gifts you're not even aware of. But the greatest thing you can give them is for them to know that you're happy and at peace. Take care of yourself. There's only one you. And you hold a unique place in the hearts of your children.
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Post by katina2nd on May 10, 2009 19:22:55 GMT -6
A very Happy Mothers Day to all, hope it was [ still is ] a wonderful one.
Beautiful post Siren, I guess it's easy sometimes to take our Mothers for granted, and looking back now all these years after mine passed your words ring particularly true.
However I've turned out today, which is [ hopefully ] a fairly decent human being, can all be attributed to her influence raising my brother and myself as a single Mom after our father died when we were still young, and imparting her values on us.
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Post by Phalon on May 10, 2009 21:10:29 GMT -6
Wonderful sentiments made by all, (and you know I love the colors, TG - great picture!). Siren, what a beautiful tribute to your Mom.....although Mother's Day is over, what a great gift your post would be to her. Katina's right - sometimes we take our Moms for granted, and we need to show them how much they mean to us.
Psst.....Katina. I think your Mom did a wonderful job - no "hopefully"s about it.
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Post by Siren on May 11, 2009 8:58:39 GMT -6
Yes, TG - a bright and beautiful post. I hope the colors reflect your spirits these days. Kat, I would give your mom a gold star, if I could. I think she did a great job. Gams, you are such an interesting person, who enjoys life, I bet you'd be amazed at the things your daughters would say in describing you. They'll have some good stories to tell your grandkids, one day. Here's a neat story from NPR that says animals deserve a Mother's Day celebration, too: www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103974631 |
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Post by quettalee on May 12, 2009 9:43:48 GMT -6
I'm really trying hard, ladies, to stay focused on the more positive. Some days are still so much better than others. Knowing that I have a job has played a big part. I guess I have a job. It's taking a lot longer than I expected (and was led to believe) for the paper trail to clear...and both my manager and my supervisor are out sick today. The manager has been out since last Thursday! Pfft. The waiting is killing me. I will say that the reality of Mary's death has begun to take root. I still have moments when it hits me in the pit of the stomach and I get all panicky...and I still cry every single day. Most days, just a few tears; yesterday was a-half-a-box-of-tissues day. Oh well, I guess that's why they make Xanax. Anyhoo, your "mom post" was beautiful, Siren. I pray that the girls will someday be able to forgive Mary and grow past the pain to remember how much that she loved them and remember her the way that you know your mom. Even with all the demons that tormented her, for 17 years she was able to push them down and love them like..."a lioness, very nurturing and warm, but unhesitatingly fierce in defense, too." Thanks for posting the animal link as well. It made me all sniffly, but it was a good clip. I put up a pretty cute picture of a mama bear and cub at PT's for my MD post... ilb1.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=offtopic&action=display&thread=374&page=47 |
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