tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post990146105256784291..comments2023-09-20T15:43:37.167+01:00Comments on Adventures of an Unfit Mother: A Little StingEmmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12231909904015489879noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-75613884671459182642014-04-17T19:46:24.628+01:002014-04-17T19:46:24.628+01:00Love this post Emma - i think you have hit the nai...Love this post Emma - i think you have hit the nail right on the head.<br />I feel bad, so much of the time. That i am not fully engaged, that i enjoy time off a bit too much, that i am actually looking forward to my oldest starting school! <br />But then i think you can't be expected to give up all sense of yourself for your kids, it's ok to want and need a bit of time for yourself too. <br />I bloody love my kids, more than anything, but they aren't half boring and annoying a lot of the time. And prosecco in the sun? No contest! xHurrah For Ginhttp://hurrahforgin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-14984453296765152382014-04-16T18:08:41.155+01:002014-04-16T18:08:41.155+01:00We all feel that way ;) that's why I think we ...We all feel that way ;) that's why I think we end up surrounding ourselves with likeminded mummy-friends! I love a drop of prosecco in the sun :))) xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09135609506240026291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-2414289126670679422014-04-16T17:46:03.484+01:002014-04-16T17:46:03.484+01:00Hi Emma. It is amazing how a comment can knock yo...Hi Emma. It is amazing how a comment can knock you off your stride. I am feeling it as well. I am trying to work from home as well as look after my two in the easter holidays and feel guilt that I feel my work is suffering (although I know it is not), guilt that my two are playing games on their xbox because I don't have time to do it all at the moment. My eldest is 14 and an absolute treasure at times and a monster at others, my 10 year old having been no trouble at all is just starting to show signs of the dreaded teenage behaviour. Sorry I am rambling - just wanted to say, when pregnant you worry about the birth but looking back that was the easy bit, it is the never ending anxious state you end up as a mum is what no-one tells you about. Lots of love Laura xx PS. It is also good for dads to do the mum's job once in a while!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-76837046837780586062014-04-16T16:20:33.795+01:002014-04-16T16:20:33.795+01:00If you could live on guilt it would sure bring the...If you could live on guilt it would sure bring the food bill down xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597069824333007603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-76663371336489105162014-04-16T16:02:37.298+01:002014-04-16T16:02:37.298+01:00Ditto your comments - hope the sun shines for you ...Ditto your comments - hope the sun shines for you over the Easter holidays. xSaraJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090894669938775044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-59993039166026562662014-04-16T14:53:07.501+01:002014-04-16T14:53:07.501+01:00I can relate to is much written here. I'm at h...I can relate to is much written here. I'm at home on a career break and it's working really well for my family. And I really enjoy it, most of the time too! But unintentionally some friends make remarks 'Lucky you, what do you do all day???' 'Sure how can you be busy? Sure you don't work!' I find it hurtful - I feel emotionally busier than when I worked full time! And as for my daughters, one of them sobbed this morning as she had to go to after clubs for one hour while I attended a hospital appt! I felt sooo bad. When I worked, she didn't see me until 6pm! Anyway, I can relate! You are doing a great job, I am doing a great job! You have my vote!!RaisingMightyGirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508098233143995270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-76792878295227630992014-04-16T14:44:41.628+01:002014-04-16T14:44:41.628+01:00Well on Saturday I'm going out! From 2pm until...Well on Saturday I'm going out! From 2pm until about midnight....I'm so looking forward to it but will no doubt feel the mummy guilt at some point during the day/evening!!Kim Carberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161778195020251767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-12393146924405404762014-04-16T14:13:44.550+01:002014-04-16T14:13:44.550+01:00As Usual Em, you articulate beautifully what every...As Usual Em, you articulate beautifully what everyone else is feeling. You give the best Mommy therapy :-) xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830378481860223912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-19459720878067218522014-04-16T14:12:42.465+01:002014-04-16T14:12:42.465+01:00As always Emma, you hit the nail on the head and b...As always Emma, you hit the nail on the head and beautifully articulate what everyone else is feeling. Your blog is mommy therapy :-) Beautiful ! (Susan I)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830378481860223912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-35604029271312343032014-04-16T13:07:05.462+01:002014-04-16T13:07:05.462+01:00Hello Emma. I just wanted to say that I love your ...Hello Emma. I just wanted to say that I love your blog ... Mainly because it is "real". Thank you xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917582087359676920.post-1508730204674641172014-04-16T13:00:22.308+01:002014-04-16T13:00:22.308+01:00The mammy guilt is the worst. I don't do half ...The mammy guilt is the worst. I don't do half of what you do and I feel bad about not doing anything properly. Kids need to know that their parents are people with other interests, friends and a need to get their heads cleared! You do a fab job & your mate was prob just wishing she could be drinking in the sun, laughing and looking amazing, just like you xspeccyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12910768878700620483noreply@blogger.com