tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post3868148666399619427..comments2023-04-27T08:26:25.215-07:00Comments on Making the Moments Count: Seeing Beyond the Imperfectionsamber_mtmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871256362646081536noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-37132169630367077252010-09-29T00:04:16.000-07:002010-09-29T00:04:16.000-07:00I read this a while ago but just had to come back ...I read this a while ago but just had to come back and comment. <br> <br>When I met you at the CBC, my first thought was how stinking cute you were, especially when you smile. It reaches your eyes. <br> <br>And then I had to squish the jealousy bug trying to bite me. I think you're gorgeous. <br> <br>And I'm truly not just saying that.Serenehttp://serenedesigns.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-85847915848704304272010-09-23T20:13:36.000-07:002010-09-23T20:13:36.000-07:00My husband takes the absolute worst photos. I imag...My husband takes the absolute worst photos. I imagine even Ben does a better job. But you're right -- my kids will treasure the documented, photographic proof that *I* was there, too. Always. Such a gift!Kellyhttp://www.themillermix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-89920641863477342842010-09-22T03:39:25.000-07:002010-09-22T03:39:25.000-07:00You have really given me something to think about....You have really given me something to think about. I have thought of it often since first reading this (but have only now had time to comment). <br> <br>I am totally unphotogenic and have learned to be reluctant in front of the camera. I think this should change. I am who I am, no need to hide it. <br> <br>My friend does a whole series on getting out from behind the series. I will try to find it and send you a link. (I found it, it is a blog called Really Are You Serious- and the series is <a href="http://www.reallyareyouserious.com/2010/09/mommy-and-me-monday-the-31st-edition.html" rel="nofollow">Mommy and Me Mondays</a>)Charlottehttp://latermom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-11419128531999011982010-09-17T00:59:41.000-07:002010-09-17T00:59:41.000-07:00This post is so lovely. You are the beautiful mot...This post is so lovely. You are the beautiful mother of your beautiful children and I am so glad that you are recording that photographically for them!!Shawnahttp://lilbitsquishy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-2139373212618749132010-09-15T05:06:22.000-07:002010-09-15T05:06:22.000-07:00You are so right...you are the only Mom and the mo...You are so right...you are the only Mom and the most beautiful Mom to them.Elastamomhttp://elastamomsexcerpts.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-9464273017445979772010-09-15T00:28:59.000-07:002010-09-15T00:28:59.000-07:00Just beautiful, Amber. Your words, your truth, yo...Just beautiful, Amber. Your words, your truth, you... all beautiful. xoShannonLhttp://nonbloggercomments.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-87810170106432985432010-09-14T19:30:03.000-07:002010-09-14T19:30:03.000-07:00You are indeed the best mother for them. I'm ...You are indeed the best mother for them. <br> <br>I'm like you too - these days, I try to get myself in the camera with my daughter, just in case...just in case... I don't really know but I want her to be able to see the me that I was. Not just the person who is standing in front of her then - if I'm lucky. <br> <br>And what is it with our men? My Guy is THE SAME WAY. He always takes the worst pictures of me. I'm often in the most compromising positions or have the worst expressions. Ugh. <br> <br>Glad you're enjoying the sunshine of your days after the darkness...Justinehttp://www.herewhereihavelanded.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-62448334800494808902010-09-14T15:01:57.000-07:002010-09-14T15:01:57.000-07:00You speak the truth lady! The sweet, wonderful tru...You speak the truth lady! The sweet, wonderful truth. So well said.Christine LaRocquehttp://coffeesandcommutes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-28120227984175072822010-09-14T10:25:12.000-07:002010-09-14T10:25:12.000-07:00This is stunning, powerful, wonderful.This is stunning, powerful, wonderful.michellehttp://thoughtsfromanutchelle.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-10162640387046020042010-09-14T09:47:43.000-07:002010-09-14T09:47:43.000-07:00What a wonderful post! Truly touching!What a wonderful post! Truly touching!Jessicahttp://thenovicechefblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-85394965720815691102010-09-14T09:34:36.000-07:002010-09-14T09:34:36.000-07:00I love this post, Amber. So beautiful. You are the...I love this post, Amber. So beautiful. You are the perfect mother for them and I'm sure that you will end up the mother of the babies you are meant to be the mother of. The day of my final fertility procedure (the one that actually got me pregnant with my daughter!) I finally accepted that it would be what it would be. I grabbed my son out of his bed and I was just overcome with gratitude for having him. Sounds like you got there more quickly than I did.Linda at Bar Mitzvahhttp://barmitzvahzilla.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-89579115536671796892010-09-14T07:40:15.000-07:002010-09-14T07:40:15.000-07:00This is an amazing post. So well said! I've b...This is an amazing post. So well said! <br>I've been out of it lately, but thinking of you often. I am sorry. So sorry. I know that my miscarriage changed my view of my daughter, of motherhood. It was 2 1/2 years ago, and the wound is only now starting to feel less raw. Enjoy your babies. Rest. Grieve in the ways that you need to.Katehttp://Www.watercoloringthetable.blogspot.Comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-70500140727000740432010-09-14T04:01:46.000-07:002010-09-14T04:01:46.000-07:00I like your approach Amber, you are being so very ...I like your approach Amber, you are being so very strong right now, celebrating what you do have.Aging Mommyhttp://www.agingmommyblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-4678630301627081492010-09-13T20:53:25.000-07:002010-09-13T20:53:25.000-07:00I wish I had more pictures of my mother. Having l...I wish I had more pictures of my mother. Having lost her, it would help keep her real to my kids, one of which has never met her. Keeping the photos real are important! Imagine if you were always dolled-up, perfect looking. You kids would look back and think, "Hey, what was the occasion?" Gosh I hope that doesn't sound bad, but I never wear make-up and seldom do my hair so my kids know me like this. Anytime I've got make-up on, it's an occasion!Cathy @ All I Want Thttp://www.alliwanttosay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-78928451426992939682010-09-13T20:46:56.000-07:002010-09-13T20:46:56.000-07:00Beautiful post and honest words. I can imagine you...Beautiful post and honest words. I can imagine your kids, when they are grown, reading this post and smiling big.rudriphttp://www.beingrudri.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-72957340353486662942010-09-13T20:29:24.000-07:002010-09-13T20:29:24.000-07:00What a beautiful post! :) You are definitely an a...What a beautiful post! :) You are definitely an amazing mother, and your love for your children is evident in every word of your blog. <br>I've really enjoyed getting to know you through your posts. You are a beautiful person. <br> <br>p.s. I hate the camera too, and have just realized that if I don't get over it, I won't have any pictures with my nieces, or my little cousins, or anyone to look back to in my old age :Sdbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-25778323709208654842010-09-13T19:43:27.000-07:002010-09-13T19:43:27.000-07:00You are so beautiful :) (and I fully agree, it'...You are so beautiful :) <br>(and I fully agree, it's so important for us to be included in the photos!!! The kids will appreciate it later on! I wish I had more of me and my mother, as she lives far away I get sentimental sometimes and need a mama photo fix and they're just not there!)Corinnehttp://trainstutusandteatime.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-30698852036526477902010-09-13T19:29:24.000-07:002010-09-13T19:29:24.000-07:00You could probably find maybe 10 pictures of me, f...You could probably find maybe 10 pictures of me, from the time I was in jr. high, though college. But I've learned to embrace how I look. I'm not 120 pounds, and never will be, and I don't have perfect skin, but that's OK.Kristina P.http://www.kristinapblogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-88094791422715245662010-09-13T18:46:56.000-07:002010-09-13T18:46:56.000-07:00Gorgeous. Real. Honest. True. Lovely. Heartfelt. A...Gorgeous. Real. Honest. True. Lovely. Heartfelt. Amber, this post captures you. One of my very very favorites of your many many great ones. Your two babies are the luckiest.Jenhttp://momalom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-16427992749095233462010-09-13T18:28:42.000-07:002010-09-13T18:28:42.000-07:00This is a beautiful post. I hate the camera and h...This is a beautiful post. I hate the camera and hide from it. My husband always takes terrible photos of me too. I hope you start to physically feel better soon.Jennahttp://www.cluttermom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-78356786806138532732010-09-13T18:15:46.000-07:002010-09-13T18:15:46.000-07:00Beautiful writing, Amber. I hope the physical pai...Beautiful writing, Amber. I hope the physical pain goes away for you soon. <br> <br>I'm still praying for you and wishing I was closer to give you another hug.Kristenhttp://kristen-enjoyingeverymoment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-40095377789223447522010-09-13T18:04:57.000-07:002010-09-13T18:04:57.000-07:00I RUN away from the camera. It's shameful. Why...I RUN away from the camera. It's shameful. Why are we always so self-critical? Good for you for trying to focus on what's really important...raising sons and daughters who know that it's the inside that really matters most.TheKitchenWitchhttp://thekitchwitch.comnoreply@blogger.com