tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post4591759827332533073..comments2024-02-23T01:12:01.599-08:00Comments on Today's Stuff: There IsLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-35947981150451452202016-02-11T06:22:26.977-08:002016-02-11T06:22:26.977-08:00I need a like button for all your readers brillian...I need a like button for all your readers brilliant comments. My children are now 23 and 20. It is hard, this mothering thing. I can't believe all the angst I went through when trying to breast feed. Why didn't someone tell me that it is nothing compared with teenage hormones and that inference that you know absolutely nothing and that being seen in public with your offspring is the height of embarassment or actually thinking that speaking to one of their friends was a normal thing to do......I now have a lovely time with my children, and they definately think I know things, especially things like'I cooked this chicken on Sunday do you think it's safe to eat?' !! Hang on in there and savour the odd good moments. All you can do is keep on loving. Sending you lots of virtual love. Penny L in DorsetxxxxxxxPenelope P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01867211542630495981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-71871070507802868872016-02-06T13:08:19.930-08:002016-02-06T13:08:19.930-08:00I am sending you hugs. I can't offer any advic...I am sending you hugs. I can't offer any advice, not having teenagers, but you do so often strike me as a pretty amazing mother and I worry that you are very hard on yourself. I like to hope that things are "a phase" when the kids really push the boundaries or develop a suffocating neediness, and usually they are. Big love to you. xxxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-41184755266607329342016-02-06T07:28:46.555-08:002016-02-06T07:28:46.555-08:00Thank you for your honesty. It's reassuring. L...Thank you for your honesty. It's reassuring. Life can be so hard at times. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-27140161496309870552016-02-04T23:54:36.193-08:002016-02-04T23:54:36.193-08:00Cheers Antonia. What a lovely thing to say. We mus...Cheers Antonia. What a lovely thing to say. We must meet up again. Perhaps after half term?<br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-76110236504394228782016-02-04T15:13:28.459-08:002016-02-04T15:13:28.459-08:00Beautiful Leanne, I can identify, especially the t...Beautiful Leanne, I can identify, especially the teenage boys, and all 3 of mine have been hugely different, but we get there one way or another, wishing you a calm and peaceful weekend. Your beach photos are wonderful as always xThe Quirky Bird Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857611654337366532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-13040610779441772902016-02-04T13:40:35.989-08:002016-02-04T13:40:35.989-08:00Thank you for your lovely words.
L xThank you for your lovely words. <br />L xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-14404448044275842222016-02-04T13:40:02.561-08:002016-02-04T13:40:02.561-08:00Thank you. Putting it out there is a way of proces...Thank you. Putting it out there is a way of processing the situation. I'm uncomfortable doing it in real life, so to speak.<br />L xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-45618659918118682822016-02-04T13:38:05.695-08:002016-02-04T13:38:05.695-08:00Cheers Sarah. Some days I could throw the towel in...Cheers Sarah. Some days I could throw the towel in.<br />L xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-43151770171778856462016-02-04T12:55:55.853-08:002016-02-04T12:55:55.853-08:00Brilliant prose, just timeless. I bet if any of us...Brilliant prose, just timeless. I bet if any of us read this in a book of poetry we would nod knowingly and think yes that writer has got it spot on xSandyshoesCornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05770665811223782748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-27666041426315656362016-02-03T05:19:15.056-08:002016-02-03T05:19:15.056-08:00Little things are the ones that get us through. Lo...Little things are the ones that get us through. Look for the green shoots, both literal and metaphorical. Enjoy your time outdoors (it's the best therapy there is). Take care of yourself xxSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038836502384520598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-42885584444861431042016-02-03T02:44:50.702-08:002016-02-03T02:44:50.702-08:00sending you a hug, and putting the kettle on x sending you a hug, and putting the kettle on x driftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-10112031228454571262016-02-02T14:52:36.261-08:002016-02-02T14:52:36.261-08:00Good luck. Fresh air. Good food. A glass of wine. ...Good luck. Fresh air. Good food. A glass of wine. A good book. A mug of tea. All will help. Beverleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890150929382264192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-87934184838247693772016-02-02T11:58:46.512-08:002016-02-02T11:58:46.512-08:00I can relate somewhat, even though I don't hav...I can relate somewhat, even though I don't have teenagers yet. I'm sorry you're having a hard time right now, Leanne. Good for you for embracing the good, simple things.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-13796112265597135722016-02-02T09:59:35.081-08:002016-02-02T09:59:35.081-08:00We recently went to a talk about teenage brain dev...We recently went to a talk about teenage brain development and how it impacts on their behaviour. SO interesting, comforting, useful, reassuring and insightful. Perhaps you can find something similar down your way? I learnt a lot and picked up some very helpful tools. I do know how it feels- overwhelming, frustrating, exhausting, debilitating. But this too shall pass. I promise. Much love to you my friend XXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-32383292852696506602016-02-02T03:38:59.718-08:002016-02-02T03:38:59.718-08:00I hope you've got an enormous duvet for all of...I hope you've got an enormous duvet for all of us? I echo what Kristie above says. Dog walks have saved my sanity many times (I have two boys, 16 and 14, and one girl, 11). And it's tough with your other half away. I completely get what you've written and you've written it brilliantly. Keep strong Mighty Woman. Sam xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-77290519150935532292016-02-01T22:31:37.833-08:002016-02-01T22:31:37.833-08:00Brilliant writing, Leanne. Captures the pleasure a...Brilliant writing, Leanne. Captures the pleasure and pain of motherhood perfectly. Struggling here too with stuff - teenager can't be in same room as her dad without harsh words being exchanged. Stressed out with work and no time for anything. But managed Friday night away and, like you, met Christina. Just great to talk to her for real. Sound like she too has grumpy teen to deal with. Don't reckon anyone has peace, harmony and family unity with a teeenager about. xEleanor Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992824265499784461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-30778965234800942242016-02-01T14:35:55.097-08:002016-02-01T14:35:55.097-08:00Chin up Leanne,life can be shit at times,but get o...Chin up Leanne,life can be shit at times,but get out in the fresh air and clear your head ,sending you a sqeezy squashy hug ,xxxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151839055871265284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-21799716295481314252016-02-01T14:18:02.488-08:002016-02-01T14:18:02.488-08:00Bah. Sorry to hear about the shit bits. Embrace th...Bah. Sorry to hear about the shit bits. Embrace the good bits. And stick with the marmalade, it will get you through xGarden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07177037227875733437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-85654428906136774962016-02-01T14:08:20.644-08:002016-02-01T14:08:20.644-08:00Be brave..you have so much...its just hard to see ...Be brave..you have so much...its just hard to see at the moment. Get that dog and stride on that beach. You will get through it. Thinking of you. Barbara xxCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-89513373261981395092016-02-01T12:43:59.947-08:002016-02-01T12:43:59.947-08:00No two ways about it - change is tough, dealing wi...No two ways about it - change is tough, dealing with teenagers is tough, life is tough - but you will get through it. Sending a hug. x<br />SaraJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090894669938775044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-80393047784816228142016-02-01T12:21:51.112-08:002016-02-01T12:21:51.112-08:00I hope that the changes will not be too bad and th...I hope that the changes will not be too bad and that all will be OK. I return your buttercup, I think you need it more than me right now. Chin up buttercup! Hugs to you! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-72312464313486636942016-02-01T11:52:45.211-08:002016-02-01T11:52:45.211-08:00I too found the Rescue Remedy helped in times of s...I too found the Rescue Remedy helped in times of stress and despair. I admire you for bringing up the boys on your own during the week and also being able to share your feelings with others. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-5689896190524452322016-02-01T11:21:46.479-08:002016-02-01T11:21:46.479-08:00Standing back is always good advice but so hard to...Standing back is always good advice but so hard to do (or maybe that's me!) It will pass, it will pass, it will pass - just keep chanting that, as you top up the gin. It's horrible but it will blow over, my love xLou - the knit nurse.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13355713213879898794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-34179062893743190332016-02-01T07:35:12.517-08:002016-02-01T07:35:12.517-08:00Crawl under the duvet with a cup of tea and a good...Crawl under the duvet with a cup of tea and a good book. It will work out, sometimes you just have to step away from it.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654141479722625610.post-83339288408721192962016-02-01T07:24:10.762-08:002016-02-01T07:24:10.762-08:00I'd like to hide under the duvet with you and ...I'd like to hide under the duvet with you and CJ if there is space. I'd definitely go with Kristie's advice, if you feel calmer and in tune with yourself, other things fall in place or at least are less bothersome. Sending you a heartfelt hug through the virtual cloud. xxChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.com