Comments on A Day That is Dessert: natural order

I keep asking the girls why they insist on growing...

2009-10-22T13:04:35.224-07:00

I keep asking the girls why they insist on growing up when I want them to stay small forever. Gillian just laughs and says, "I'm supposed to grow up, Mom. That's the way God made me!"

I'm wondering where I'm going to be in a couple of years when Tanith goes off to school, too...

it makes me happy to hear you're getting able ...

2009-10-22T01:14:45.271-07:00

it makes me happy to hear you're getting able to enjoy daily life and routines after your loss. somehow this post made me happy and longing at the same time. i feel like a seasonal change too :)

Good luck

2009-10-21T23:35:41.495-07:00

Good luck

I've been feeling that same way, as next year ...

2009-10-21T20:46:02.987-07:00

I've been feeling that same way, as next year both of my kids will be in school full-time. Sometimes I fear that I'll hover at the edge of a mid-life crisis come Fall 2010; other times I can't wait to just go for a long, brisk walk by myself followed-up by thinking and doing without interruption. And then I go back to thinking that sounds kinda lonely, so maybe I'll just pick up

Hello Lecia, hope you are feeling more organized a...

2009-10-21T17:50:54.820-07:00

Hello Lecia, hope you are feeling more organized and peaceful. xoxo

I love that feeling of getting ready for winter. T...

2009-10-21T16:06:58.900-07:00

I love that feeling of getting ready for winter. Thanks for reminding me of such a gentle pleasure.

I hear you... feeling some similar feelings. I tho...

2009-10-21T14:04:16.637-07:00

I hear you... feeling some similar feelings. I thought of you (and me) when I saw this book at the dds office:
"101 Things To Do With Your Kids Before They Leave Home."

I had a similar feeling last week walking home thr...

2009-10-21T13:02:12.616-07:00

I had a similar feeling last week walking home through our park/play ground after following my kids to school. When I saw the mothers and fathers in the park with their babies and toddlers it really felt like a pang.

Your bare-branched bird-laden tree is spectacular!...

2009-10-21T10:05:47.513-07:00

Your bare-branched bird-laden tree is spectacular!

Well I have to be painfully honest. I had three under 3 at one time (I was a stay at home mom and my life centered totally around the kids and their activities)and when that last one went to school, I was one happy camper. I had lots of outside interests and led a busy life.
When the last one went to college, everyone told me I

Lovely photos--I hear what you're saying about...

2009-10-21T09:56:09.274-07:00

Lovely photos--I hear what you're saying about feeling like kind of nestling in after such a great loss and taking stock. Good time to make soup and watch movies!

yes yes yes, i am with you in spirit this week. an...

2009-10-21T09:14:05.449-07:00

yes yes yes, i am with you in spirit this week. and it is a wonder how life can continue so normally, so quickly (with pangs, pains, and sorrow, of course), so soon after the death of a loved one.
nicola
http://whichname.blogspot.com

beautiful photos and words! i had such a nice time...

2009-10-21T08:54:42.013-07:00

beautiful photos and words! i had such a nice time with you yesterday.

I know that pang. Even though my littlest is three...

2009-10-21T07:29:49.448-07:00

I know that pang. Even though my littlest is three. It's not that I want another baby--I want these babies back again.

It's funny how when those transitions take pla...

2009-10-21T06:01:31.898-07:00

It's funny how when those transitions take place your heart is ready to move onto something new and different. My children are getting older ( teens ) and I am a single mom. I now have more time to go do some of the things that I've been putting off to raise them and be their taxi driver! All comes in good timing. Can't wait to hear about all your wonderful projects!

I look forward to seeing/reading your projects. ...

2009-10-21T05:29:28.994-07:00

I look forward to seeing/reading your projects.

I can't compare your moment of time, but know what my heart was feeling this summer to watch the youngest niece go off to college. When yesterday I was right there as she made her entrance into the world. Wondering where did the time go. Sending you hugs my friend. xoxo

It's great that you acknowledged that 'now...

2009-10-21T03:49:56.348-07:00

It's great that you acknowledged that 'now' is time for you and your projects. It certainly doesn't take away from being a Mom, but it allows another side of you to stay out longer and shine.

There's a certain feeling in changing your home from summer to Fall. I think it's a cozy feeling.

When my son {many years ago} went off to school I ...

2009-10-21T03:24:31.233-07:00

When my son {many years ago} went off to school I felt disconnected-what now? That's when I started doing some volunteer work for Hospice and laying the ground work for what I really wanted for the next phase of my life. For me it was illustrating and taking the Hospice course so I could be more involved with the families. Enjoy the quiet hours.

ah, the ebb and flow of life....know how you feel....

2009-10-21T03:00:39.787-07:00

ah, the ebb and flow of life....know how you feel..
xo

My winter duvet has been on for weeks ;o)

2009-10-21T01:43:40.781-07:00

My winter duvet has been on for weeks ;o)

I'm feeling the very same pangs. And it's ...

2009-10-21T01:24:06.503-07:00

I'm feeling the very same pangs. And it's taking me longer than I thought it would to find my new way in this very quiet daytime house!