Comments on: From “Chick” to “Mom” http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom It's Good to Be a Little Selfish—It Actually Makes You a Better Mother Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:42:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Proud Hubby http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-82 Proud Hubby Sat, 03 Feb 2007 04:15:40 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-82 I found your blog while trying to find an image of a bumper sticker or a sign with the title of your blog :) But since I'm here, I should recommend my wife's books to you......they are super! www.MelanieLynneHauser.com Thanks! Proud Hubby I found your blog while trying to find an image of a bumper sticker or a sign with the title of your blog :) But since I’m here, I should recommend my wife’s books to you……they are super!

http://www.MelanieLynneHauser.com

Thanks!
Proud Hubby

]]> By: Mary http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-60 Mary Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:35:48 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-60 Selfish?? At first I fought it. I don't want to be selfish! But what does it really mean? Does it mean that we are taking care of ourselves? Does it mean that we need to fill ourselves up so that we can meet our own needs? I now embrace the term Selfish - because if I am truly taking good care of myself, I feel I can take better care of others. Selfish?? At first I fought it. I don’t want to be selfish! But what does it really mean? Does it mean that we are taking care of ourselves? Does it mean that we need to fill ourselves up so that we can meet our own needs? I now embrace the term Selfish - because if I am truly taking good care of myself, I feel I can take better care of others.

]]> By: Kim http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-57 Kim Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:37:21 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-57 What book are you talking about? The new Bridget Jones or this Selfish Moms thing? I'm intrigued, though the name gives me pause. Do I really want to be "selfish"? What do you really mean by Selfish anyway? What book are you talking about? The new Bridget Jones or this Selfish Moms thing? I’m intrigued, though the name gives me pause. Do I really want to be “selfish”? What do you really mean by Selfish anyway?

]]> By: Maura http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-56 Maura Sun, 21 Jan 2007 12:44:20 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-56 I look forward to a book that paints a realistic picture for us moms. We all feel the pressure of living up to societies unrealistic expectations of us -- couple that with the demands of the kids lives and there's only one way to turn and that's inward for our happiness. I look forward to keeping your book by my bedside for reassurance nightly! I look forward to a book that paints a realistic picture for us moms. We all feel the pressure of living up to societies unrealistic expectations of us — couple that with the demands of the kids lives and there’s only one way to turn and that’s inward for our happiness. I look forward to keeping your book by my bedside for reassurance nightly!

]]> By: Stace http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-55 Stace Fri, 19 Jan 2007 23:50:55 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-55 I loved crazy, single Bridget Jones! I can't wait to see how Fielding will portray her now that she's "preggers" -- she's probably neurotic and hilarious. I hope she's not pathetic, though. Us moms need our dignity. I loved crazy, single Bridget Jones! I can’t wait to see how Fielding will portray her now that she’s “preggers” — she’s probably neurotic and hilarious. I hope she’s not pathetic, though. Us moms need our dignity.

]]> By: sam http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-54 sam Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:09:14 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-54 someone is always telling moms what to do. wouldn't it be nice to figure it out for ourselves. listening to stories is a good way to try to do that. someone is always telling moms what to do. wouldn’t it be nice to figure it out for ourselves. listening to stories is a good way to try to do that.

]]> By: ellie http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-51 ellie Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:18:46 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-51 I have two kids, two dogs, a bird and a husband who travels. The TV is always on and my friends and teachers always seem to be ready with "helpful" advice. It is so hard to tune out the noise from everyone and figure out what I want. I like the idea that your book is about telling women's stories, not about telling us HOW TO FIX what's wrong with our parenting. I have two kids, two dogs, a bird and a husband who travels. The TV is always on and my friends and teachers always seem to be ready with “helpful” advice. It is so hard to tune out the noise from everyone and figure out what I want. I like the idea that your book is about telling women’s stories, not about telling us HOW TO FIX what’s wrong with our parenting.

]]> By: Donna http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-49 Donna Fri, 19 Jan 2007 14:05:38 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-49 I love the escapist books and movies. Without those kinds of things, life as a mother, caretaker, housekeeper (and so on) can seem like drudgery. I'm not saying there aren't moments that are really great and fun, just that romance and excitement are not really a part of a mother's life! I love the escapist books and movies. Without those kinds of things, life as a mother, caretaker, housekeeper (and so on) can seem like drudgery. I’m not saying there aren’t moments that are really great and fun, just that romance and excitement are not really a part of a mother’s life!

]]> By: Noelle http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-48 Noelle Fri, 19 Jan 2007 03:28:22 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-48 We feel happier when we are more in control and looking good is one way of feeling like you've got a handle on things. My poor mom never took the time to think about what she looked like, but always had us pressed and clean and curled and cute. I don;t think it did her much good... and we've all grown up to be perfectionists! We feel happier when we are more in control and looking good is one way of feeling like you’ve got a handle on things. My poor mom never took the time to think about what she looked like, but always had us pressed and clean and curled and cute. I don;t think it did her much good… and we’ve all grown up to be perfectionists!

]]> By: Marianne http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-47 Marianne Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:39:50 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2007/01/18/from-chick-to-mom#comment-47 I am so interested in how mothering has changed since our parents generation! My mom had five kids and practically ignored all of us, but she wasn't happy either. AS for being a yummy mummy, I'd settle for losing 20 lbs and getting my old physical self back. That would make me a pretty happy mom! I am so interested in how mothering has changed since our parents generation! My mom had five kids and practically ignored all of us, but she wasn’t happy either. AS for being a yummy mummy, I’d settle for losing 20 lbs and getting my old physical self back. That would make me a pretty happy mom!

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