tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post2417896472913792242..comments2023-10-08T16:27:56.948+01:00Comments on auntiegwensdiary: Decisions, Decisionsauntiegwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-15727264136076276792008-07-29T20:04:00.000+01:002008-07-29T20:04:00.000+01:00My children, lovely though they are, are undoubted...My children, lovely though they are, are undoubtedly self centred and I hold my hands up, I have taught them that their wants and needs are more important than mine by always, always putting them first. It's becoming increasingly difficult for me to have a life of my own as they expect me to be there for them 24/7. They only feel I should be allowed out of the house if<BR/><BR/>I'm going to work.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to the supermarket.<BR/><BR/>I'm driving them somewhere.auntiegwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605486752049211743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-90088675953595685432008-07-24T04:45:00.000+01:002008-07-24T04:45:00.000+01:00A happy fulfilled mummy is a better mummy.Period.W...A happy fulfilled mummy is a better mummy.<BR/>Period.<BR/><BR/>We make so many sacrifice's for our kids. Without a thought for ourselves. Of course, we should, BUT.<BR/>Big BUT, it's still your life, and martyring yourself is never a good thing, and is damaging to any and all relationships. No regrets baby, no regrets.<BR/>I know you don't mean abandoning anything, or doing something harmful. In fact, I am pretty sure that whatever you want to do, you will do it, and well. And your kids will love you all the more for it.<BR/><BR/>And they will learn a great lesson that most of us never had.<BR/>Don't be afraid!!<BR/>xoxocheekiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07887562160799038912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-52986701636185303882008-07-23T22:12:00.000+01:002008-07-23T22:12:00.000+01:00I say be brave, take a chance a live a little reck...I say be brave, take a chance a live a little recklessly.MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04121865529773663081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-85887516663301215172008-07-23T19:59:00.000+01:002008-07-23T19:59:00.000+01:00I am guessing this is not work but 'the other' 10 ...I am guessing this is not work but 'the other' 10 years ago I threw caution to the wind, the girls have not stopped blaming me since. BUT they are the first to admit that their life has been richer for it. I feel the stress was almost not worth it, but the time is coming when they will go, and I must confess I am glad I went for it...justindigo16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16982477144454205765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-66040904309835044182008-07-23T16:51:00.000+01:002008-07-23T16:51:00.000+01:00Sweetie, you've got to do for you. Period. Plus yo...Sweetie, you've got to do for you. Period. Plus you want the wee ones to learn that taking care of their own needs is important right? What better way than for them to see mummy taking care of hers?lisa q.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16685625884419877570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-42431567129931127862008-07-23T16:41:00.000+01:002008-07-23T16:41:00.000+01:00Get the resignation letter written first (unless y...Get the resignation letter written first (unless you actually *like* teaching, do you?)Tim Atkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858684167484655029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-47669487544388382802008-07-23T14:20:00.000+01:002008-07-23T14:20:00.000+01:00Any ideas what you would like to do? Is this a ...Any ideas what you would like to do? Is this a hobby or a change of career? Let's see ...... photographer, florist, make up artist, interior designer, artisan baker, rock star, croupier,jazz singer, .......Working Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243697047355131343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-69063421460753935132008-07-23T14:12:00.000+01:002008-07-23T14:12:00.000+01:00You have to be yourself and what you need, cannot ...You have to be yourself and what you need, cannot be another thingVegetable Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200205863459790610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837862718388354747.post-80718003506468163222008-07-23T11:33:00.000+01:002008-07-23T11:33:00.000+01:00i haven't been reading your blog long enough to co...i haven't been reading your blog long enough to comment (on your personal happiness!) but if i'm right, it's your child-free week, so enjoy! maybe take some time to contemplate that you can have personal happiness at the same time as being a mum.scrappysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820776600535640590noreply@blogger.com