tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post2707480909968518444..comments2024-01-28T07:45:17.875-08:00Comments on Tales from the Motherhood: This Parenting Thing is No Joke and Sometimes I Feel Like QuittingTDM Wendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14490428486183766703noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-48935105337071782412014-02-26T11:53:46.317-08:002014-02-26T11:53:46.317-08:00I love your honesty, Wendy. Yes, parenting is so ...I love your honesty, Wendy. Yes, parenting is so hard. It hurts when they start to pull away and become more independent. Yesterday, one of my sons said he wanted to be a professional YouTube personality for a career, and I pretty much thought I was a failure of a parent... not because I have something against YouTube, but because I want him to fully use the gifts God has entrusted him with. Anyway, I had a minor freak out and told him that was disappointing, and then I freaked out because I was being so discouraging. Anyway, just to encourage you and myself, we are in it for the long haul, and each day is a new day and a new chance to encourage our kids and help them to become all God made them to become. Day by day, step by step. :)Linda Zhttp://www.thoughtsonthesethings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-58165701513344807012014-02-22T08:21:39.325-08:002014-02-22T08:21:39.325-08:00Try dropping the belief in god and feel a weightle...Try dropping the belief in god and feel a weightless freedom like nothing you can even imagine. You are a wonderful parent and you are successful because of YOU. Your kids are going to be just fine. Don't worry about disappointing someone who may not even be there.luvyou2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-2285202231352419722014-02-12T20:49:08.766-08:002014-02-12T20:49:08.766-08:00God loves your son more than you do! That is hard...God loves your son more than you do! That is hard to fathom as a parent, but true.megscottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-39269467486022487422014-02-12T12:00:28.894-08:002014-02-12T12:00:28.894-08:00HI Wendy, I think all mothers would have liked to ...HI Wendy, I think all mothers would have liked to turn in their resignation at some point during the child rearing years. while it is hard for mom when children pull away, it also has healthy signs attached to it. It shows they have the confidence and self esteem to want to be more independent. It would be more concerning if they are too "tied to mom's apron strings" and not want to do anything on their own and try new things and stay home all the time. I love the Proverb (in my words), "Raise a child in the way he should go and when he is old(mature) he will not go from it." It is wise and true. God is preparing you for the day your son gets married and a new woman is the main lady in his life and mom drops to the lower end of the totem pole. Those are another whole set of emotions. You are doing all of the right things and your kids are very emotionally healthy, smart and caring. thanks for sharing.monika coffinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-76520639837317811912014-02-12T09:44:39.110-08:002014-02-12T09:44:39.110-08:00xoxo back at your Monica!xoxo back at your Monica!TDM Wendyhttp://www.wendyhagen.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-294881441609702332014-02-12T09:42:40.466-08:002014-02-12T09:42:40.466-08:00Thank you. XoxoThank you. Xoxomonica bairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-10969308576555478572014-02-12T09:27:26.162-08:002014-02-12T09:27:26.162-08:00You mean - don't let him pay for his cell phon...You mean - don't let him pay for his cell phone so you have more leverage to take it away when needed? I think that is so true to focus on - providing unconditional love (and security).TDM Wendyhttp://www.wendyhagen.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-45388626272174291102014-02-12T09:26:27.818-08:002014-02-12T09:26:27.818-08:00Thank you.Thank you.TDM Wendyhttp://www.wendyhagen.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-43080363005683618772014-02-12T09:26:17.596-08:002014-02-12T09:26:17.596-08:00Thanks for chiming in that I am not alone :)Thanks for chiming in that I am not alone :)TDM Wendyhttp://www.wendyhagen.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-85237963230429214832014-02-12T06:58:33.163-08:002014-02-12T06:58:33.163-08:00My kids are still young, but I am a high school te...My kids are still young, but I am a high school teacher. I have seen so many parents echo your same sentiments, and I can promise you this: your kids LOVE you and want you to be exactly who you are. Loving, protective, silly, firm, etc. Your son will go through these ups and downs (as will the rest of your kids... there is no easy way to be a parent!). You cannot protect him from everything. What matters is that you love him unconditionally and don't let him see you sweat.<br /><br /><br />And also.... don't let him pay for his own cell phone! The cell phone is the great equalizer. Promise.<br /><br /><br />I love your blog and all your Instagram pics! Hang in there.L.Shannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-37335793394000292792014-02-11T22:30:05.561-08:002014-02-11T22:30:05.561-08:00I hear you Wendy, and you most definitely are not ...I hear you Wendy, and you most definitely are not alone! http://mybeautifulnoise.blogspot.com/2014/01/god-give-me-strength.htmlKristinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-78224336053995269252014-02-11T22:02:01.189-08:002014-02-11T22:02:01.189-08:00This was timely for me to read. I've always sa...This was timely for me to read. I've always said it gets so much harder with parenting. I watch our oldest turn 10 and change so much-so much it physically hurts. Sigh. And every year you get farther away from them being babies and closer to the "release." Painful and honestly it's brutal. I agree with you. Wish there was an easier solution. Thanks for sharing your struggles. It's nice to read others have the what if moments too and the breakdown times.Lana V.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-21397979586969665412014-02-11T19:52:30.902-08:002014-02-11T19:52:30.902-08:00We are not alone!We are not alone!TDM Wendyhttp://www.wendyhagen.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-75210096438827830692014-02-11T19:51:56.006-08:002014-02-11T19:51:56.006-08:00Maybe our boys could start a boy band.Maybe our boys could start a boy band.TDM Wendyhttp://www.wendyhagen.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-2889480920748274322014-02-11T19:51:10.024-08:002014-02-11T19:51:10.024-08:00Becky, I totally know how to do this. Become a par...Becky, I totally know how to do this. Become a parent!TDM Wendyhttp://www.wendyhagen.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-47574999802477813862014-02-11T12:06:08.156-08:002014-02-11T12:06:08.156-08:00Please remind me of this in 2 years! My oldest is...Please remind me of this in 2 years! My oldest is a girl turning 8 on Monday. Anyway, I heard someone say once that the goal of raising kids isn't for them to be independent, it is for them to take their dependence from us (their parents) and switch it to dependence on God. I thought that was a great, true thought...but, then the guy didn't say how to do that. Sheesh...Beckyhttp://goodbadquirky.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-46823279362823792792014-02-11T11:48:58.727-08:002014-02-11T11:48:58.727-08:00I feel your pain, Wendy. Mine is a year younger th...I feel your pain, Wendy. Mine is a year younger than yours and already he pulls away. It is hard on a mama's heart. I understand all your fears about media, time on devices, friends, words at school - my boy seems drawn to bad boys and bad words. He has been singing the "Blurred Lines" song and I was like "Where did you hear that?!!" Anyway, so thankful that you are open and honest because I know I am in the same boat as you, and it encourages my heart.Jaimie Bowmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35068604.post-45859630571522342292014-02-11T11:44:53.576-08:002014-02-11T11:44:53.576-08:00Im with you! Motherhood for me is a princess at 15...Im with you! Motherhood for me is a princess at 15, and 3 knights 10, 5 & 5. I fear the world for my 10 year old...Christinanoreply@blogger.com