Comments on: Ice Cream http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/05/30/ice-cream It's Good to Be a Little Selfish—It Actually Makes You a Better Mother Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:03:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Susan http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/05/30/ice-cream#comment-1004 Susan Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:34:12 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/05/30/ice-cream#comment-1004 Donna, how right you are. I certainly don't have it all figured out. Every day is a work in progress. Most days, I take one step forward and maybe half a step backwards. Some days, it's all forward, some days, it's all backwards. I do know this: When I am watching movies, looking at art, reading books (and the newspaper), mixing with people who teach me things, and when I am writing, I feel connected to life. I am energetic and interested. And then, I can be a MUCH better mother. So while I can't say I have any kind of permanent solution to offer anyone, I can say, I'm pretty happy, muddling along. And that is all I can really ask for! Donna, how right you are.

I certainly don’t have it all figured out. Every day is a work in progress. Most days, I take one step forward and maybe half a step backwards. Some days, it’s all forward, some days, it’s all backwards.

I do know this: When I am watching movies, looking at art, reading books (and the newspaper), mixing with people who teach me things, and when I am writing, I feel connected to life. I am energetic and interested. And then, I can be a MUCH better mother.

So while I can’t say I have any kind of permanent solution to offer anyone, I can say, I’m pretty happy, muddling along. And that is all I can really ask for!

]]> By: Donna http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/05/30/ice-cream#comment-1003 Donna Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:27:29 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/05/30/ice-cream#comment-1003 Usually when I read books like this, the authors act like they have everything all figured out. From this blog, it sure sounds like you are still fighting the battle like the rest of us. I'm not sure if that makes me feel comforted or worried -- I kind of wish there was a permanent "solution" out there that would just get rid of guilt and worry once and for all! Usually when I read books like this, the authors act like they have everything all figured out. From this blog, it sure sounds like you are still fighting the battle like the rest of us. I’m not sure if that makes me feel comforted or worried — I kind of wish there was a permanent “solution” out there that would just get rid of guilt and worry once and for all!

]]> By: jeanie http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/05/30/ice-cream#comment-1001 jeanie Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:37:47 +0000 http://www.momstimeouts.com/2008/05/30/ice-cream#comment-1001 Sometimes all you need is to get out of your own four walls and take a moment with the kids one-on-one to get them talking. The worst thing you can do is try to have a heart to heart in the middle of all the action at home. You need peace and quiet, and focus. Glad the ice cream worked for you! Sometimes all you need is to get out of your own four walls and take a moment with the kids one-on-one to get them talking. The worst thing you can do is try to have a heart to heart in the middle of all the action at home. You need peace and quiet, and focus. Glad the ice cream worked for you!

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