tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post5744586238658133395..comments2024-03-06T05:16:15.314-05:00Comments on Chicky Chicky Baby: These are the most precious of all my daysChicky Chicky Babyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18056206889322232109noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-26335610324234783722008-02-27T22:29:00.000-05:002008-02-27T22:29:00.000-05:00gosh, T, *sob*also, you know I know what you are g...gosh, T, *sob*<BR/><BR/>also, you know I know what you are going through, since J is supa-close in age to Chicky, and it is grinding me down to a nub. just GRINDING ME DOWN.<BR/><BR/>but I got the weeble-wobble chin/cheeks when I read this, and I had to keep bobbing my chin upward in a vain effort to keep from crying, because it's.<BR/><BR/>just.<BR/><BR/>so.<BR/><BR/>true.<BR/><BR/>*sniffle*Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163363926316904033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-34466768501674489152008-01-21T11:53:00.000-05:002008-01-21T11:53:00.000-05:00I don't even have kids yet (unless you count the c...I don't even have kids yet (unless you count the cat and dog??) but it really made me think about the time I do spend with my loved ones now. I need to slow down and enjoy them, instead of always rushing around... <BR/><BR/>that was a beautiful post Mrs. Chicky.Rustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17912613768193549878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-58267981815559655362008-01-20T09:38:00.000-05:002008-01-20T09:38:00.000-05:00Here from Mrs. Chicken. I think we all feel like ...Here from Mrs. Chicken. I think we all feel like this. We have so much to DO, and they have no watches. It is important to stop and appreciate, but it is also important not to feel guilty for getting things done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-37896900549576698732008-01-18T21:40:00.000-05:002008-01-18T21:40:00.000-05:00Honest to goodness.What a fantastic post.Honest to goodness.<BR/><BR/>What a fantastic post.the new girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947910641549198688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-72179979342422181272008-01-18T14:26:00.000-05:002008-01-18T14:26:00.000-05:00Beautiful post. Sometimes "slowing down" is the mo...Beautiful post. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes "slowing down" is the most difficult thing to do. But I guess we all need to learn that lesson. Those kiddos are good at teaching us that sentiment, yes?Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527762200993175239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-70042677385130652242008-01-18T13:31:00.000-05:002008-01-18T13:31:00.000-05:00I love this and it really speaks to me. I sometime...I love this and it really speaks to me. I sometimes feel like the whole first half of my day - which includes getting my TWO willful girls off to preschool or the gym or some other appointment is full of "not nows" and "hurry ups" and "I said put your shoes on NOWS."<BR/><BR/>I too have been trying to slow down and relish the time but it's not easy. Thanks for another reminder to make a better a effort.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07628744950564301288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-16611235457507828942008-01-18T06:59:00.000-05:002008-01-18T06:59:00.000-05:00I can tell you without equivocation...it's hard to...I can tell you without equivocation...it's hard to rock a 13 year old.Blog Antagonisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378330862349859998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-59590130100875142262008-01-17T23:20:00.000-05:002008-01-17T23:20:00.000-05:00Thank you for that. I needed it. I've been havin...Thank you for that. I needed it. I've been having far too many of those hurry up days and I really need to slow down and enjoy the time while I have it.Major Bedheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17669161302510096751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-36989529305400447142008-01-17T15:25:00.000-05:002008-01-17T15:25:00.000-05:00We should all do this, cherish these moments.We should all do this, cherish these moments.Jennifer https://www.blogger.com/profile/08191366421121919596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-1339143737050657772008-01-17T13:13:00.000-05:002008-01-17T13:13:00.000-05:00I love snuggling. And I'll take all the snuggling...I love snuggling. And I'll take all the snuggling I can get while I can still get it.Moments Of Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07125803464469304079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-73681692179669012122008-01-17T12:19:00.000-05:002008-01-17T12:19:00.000-05:00Bossy still likes to cradle her kids. Of course sh...Bossy still likes to cradle her kids. Of course she needs a cradle made of reinforced steel.BOSSYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137297805742498961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-72869354073534602008-01-17T11:23:00.000-05:002008-01-17T11:23:00.000-05:00Really really wonderful post.Really really wonderful post.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258405168792203613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-40600861208719094502008-01-17T11:03:00.000-05:002008-01-17T11:03:00.000-05:00I wish I could remind myself to slow down a little...I wish I could remind myself to slow down a little more with my kids, too.<BR/><BR/>Thankfully, my four year old still likes to be held and cuddled. The other two...not so much anymore.<BR/><BR/>I am glad you found a serene few moments to spend with your little girl. Sooo much better than going back to a cooling bed! *wink*The Domesticatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333326286672903879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-8011669012928549052008-01-17T08:57:00.000-05:002008-01-17T08:57:00.000-05:00I have those moments too, where all I want to do i...I have those moments too, where all I want to do is rush through it. It's hard, because my time is so limitied anyway - wuite the struggle. Then, you get the chance to slow down and relish is the cuddles. Sounds like it turned out to be a great morning, afterall!Fratzelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825868178731211899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-87857446098408445582008-01-16T23:17:00.000-05:002008-01-16T23:17:00.000-05:00What a beautiful and honest post. Trying to really...What a beautiful and honest post. Trying to really be in the moment everyday is hard but I still try.<BR/><BR/>If it makes you feel any better, I'm never on time for anything EVER. :)PetiteMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526874040937712724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-26975891781509631302008-01-16T22:50:00.000-05:002008-01-16T22:50:00.000-05:00What a difference between this post and the previo...What a difference between this post and the previous one. You're just looking for balance babe, like we all are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-32228010809342894772008-01-16T21:03:00.000-05:002008-01-16T21:03:00.000-05:00Yup, hang on to those moments. My first baby just...Yup, hang on to those moments. My first baby just turned 7 and can barely fit into my lap. Beautiful post.Fairly Odd Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974404093257620566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-58916716938111209252008-01-16T20:26:00.000-05:002008-01-16T20:26:00.000-05:00what a beautiful post. thanks for the reminder.what a beautiful post. thanks for the reminder.Mama Snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06696319680830431379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-16912174676259723632008-01-16T20:05:00.000-05:002008-01-16T20:05:00.000-05:00i will say this: the times when you can hold her i...i will say this: the times when you can hold her in your arms and soothe her will become less and less frequent as she grows. but if you're lucky, they won't go away - i'm 25 and when i visit my mom she and i still lay together and i rest my head on her chest and she holds me like her baby, which really, i still am.Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389047861929002263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-20552161660310819112008-01-16T18:10:00.000-05:002008-01-16T18:10:00.000-05:00I love those moments...love them.You captured it p...I love those moments...love them.<BR/><BR/>You captured it perfectly.ewe are herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339650361453626546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-26311758008073499012008-01-16T15:57:00.000-05:002008-01-16T15:57:00.000-05:00I could have written this myself. Not as eloquent...I could have written this myself. Not as eloquently but still. I think this is what every mother feels. I'm constantly worrying that all my daughter will remember of her childhood is me fussing at her for being the wonderful typical kid that she is. I will try to remember to slow down and not worry so much about the little things. Thanks for the reminder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-7205717941214182002008-01-16T14:54:00.000-05:002008-01-16T14:54:00.000-05:00Oh, I so know. Amid all the madness and noise and ...Oh, I so know. Amid all the madness and noise and haste of our relationship - tiny girl busting at her seams and exhausted, pregnant mother - there is that peace, and it is golden.Her Bad Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535958887714152413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-73274447593372603632008-01-16T14:28:00.000-05:002008-01-16T14:28:00.000-05:00I am constantly trying to remind myself to relax a...I am constantly trying to remind myself to relax and enjoy. It won't be but a blink of an eye before my own kids are out the door and on their own...<BR/><BR/>Dammit, I need more kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-19235992814782916582008-01-16T14:05:00.000-05:002008-01-16T14:05:00.000-05:00Beautiful post, friend.I tell you... some days I f...Beautiful post, friend.<BR/><BR/>I tell you... some days I find that place and others I just can't. Sigh. Keep trying, I suppose!<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>JOhTheJoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031731198115388411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17779098.post-52492655641496193232008-01-16T13:08:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:08:00.000-05:00So beautiful and poignant. I want to climb in the...So beautiful and poignant. I want to climb in the rocker right now with my little one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com