tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post4471858245471868701..comments2023-04-27T08:26:25.215-07:00Comments on Making the Moments Count: Contentamber_mtmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17871256362646081536noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-80197455661951237482011-05-06T08:26:37.000-07:002011-05-06T08:26:37.000-07:00I think sometimes the only thing standing between ...I think sometimes the only thing standing between us and contentment is ... well, us. If we let go of the Shoulds and Coulds, life as it is can be pretty wonderful.Kellyhttp://www.themillermix.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-87231003570491621042011-05-02T05:03:04.000-07:002011-05-02T05:03:04.000-07:00What an uplifting and wonderful post to read! I am...What an uplifting and wonderful post to read! I am so happy for you Amber, particularly because I so completely understand. Keep it going my friend!<br> <br>xoChristinehttp://coffeesandcommutes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-43543116802906516762011-04-28T20:39:46.000-07:002011-04-28T20:39:46.000-07:00I am also going through a sort of transformation. ...I am also going through a sort of transformation. I am trying to grow myself emotionally and take responsibility and action to happier. Rather than playing a victim of circumstance I am recognizing the power within myself to make these positive changes and I'm doing something about it. I'm noticing subtle changes in myself and, more importantly, in my relationship with my kids. <br> <br><br> <br>I'm so glad that you are doing things for yourself that you recognize will lead to your happiness and, in turn, make you a better, happier person and parent. It's so, so important. And I'm glad to see you back!Cathyhttp://www.alliwanttosay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-60915057490930392032011-04-28T20:27:16.000-07:002011-04-28T20:27:16.000-07:00Hmmm. So I'm in the phase where I use the com...Hmmm. So I'm in the phase where I use the computer to escape phase. You're saying that I should find ways to use my brain more, which I totally agree with, but I'm not really into history. I'm not exactly sure what I specifically should do. But I really want what you have, that mental exhaustion, that enthusiasm with your kids. I don't remember the last time I felt fulfilled. Help.Ambrwaveshttp://www.peckofpickled.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-45536307948469762011-04-28T08:57:33.000-07:002011-04-28T08:57:33.000-07:00I like Stacia wondered how you were doing and thou...I like Stacia wondered how you were doing and thought about dropping you a note. But was glad when you posted your piece on FB. <br> <br>I am so glad to read this Amber. It sounds like you are rediscovering things with fresh new eyes. That's just lovely.Rudri Bhatt Patel @http://www.beingrudri.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-20317669324347756172011-04-28T06:35:56.000-07:002011-04-28T06:35:56.000-07:00What a sweet post. I think I'm finally there ...What a sweet post. I think I'm finally there as well . . . most of the time anyway. I think it's my nature to think of the glass half empty first so I'm trying to change my thinking towards the more positive then dwelling on the hard frustrating things that happen during a day of a stay at home mom. It's taken me a good year to get here cause really this is the first time (besides the almost year I stayed at home full time with Sophie) to actually be with my kids 24/7 day in day out. It's definetly not an easy task and I sometimes miss my working life I have finally learned the joy in daily mothering. I hope soon my temper and patience get in line better with my heart ;)Janaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-40576742525186266842011-04-28T00:04:04.000-07:002011-04-28T00:04:04.000-07:00I've missed you so!!!I've missed you so!!!Tiffanyhttp://www.elastamom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-90548585135041383462011-04-27T23:56:27.000-07:002011-04-27T23:56:27.000-07:00So happy for you - and for this evolution. (And wh...So happy for you - and for this evolution. (And what's not to love about Play-Dough?)<br> <br><br> <br>:)BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.com/2011/04/24/lost-keys-why-do-we-lose-the-same-items-over-and-over/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-28336771922058817072011-04-27T23:06:29.000-07:002011-04-27T23:06:29.000-07:00Gorgeous picture Amber! Emily is getting sooo big...Gorgeous picture Amber! Emily is getting sooo big! Such a beautiful little girl you have.<br> <br><br> <br>I've been thinking about you lately - keep checking in my Google Reader if you'd posted anything new. So happy that you are doing well and are happy! :)d, the undomestic hohttp://theworkinghousewife.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-54214881493919608042011-04-27T22:02:50.000-07:002011-04-27T22:02:50.000-07:00Just last night I was thinking it had been a while...Just last night I was thinking it had been a while and wondered where you were. It's good to hear you coming from such a content place.Melanie Jacobsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-52605372283861189562011-04-27T21:46:22.000-07:002011-04-27T21:46:22.000-07:00Always nice to read your lovely words, Amber! H...Always nice to read your lovely words, Amber! <br> <br><br> <br>Hope you're having a great birthday with those wonderful kiddos of yours! :-)ShannonLhttp://nonbloggercomments.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-36246390853458513482011-04-27T20:06:52.000-07:002011-04-27T20:06:52.000-07:00Glad to see you're back! I watched The Other ...Glad to see you're back!<br> <br><br> <br>I watched The Other Boleyn Girl, last week, and it reminded me how much I loved that time period and how fascinating it was. I've been watching a lot of shows and movies lately, about Henry VIII.Kristina P.http://www.kristinapblogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-50432302568892774782011-04-27T18:24:34.000-07:002011-04-27T18:24:34.000-07:00Thank you, Stacia! It's nice to know I've...Thank you, Stacia! It's nice to know I've been missed. <br> <br>You know what? I hate Play-Doh as well. I'm glad my kids are more bookish than into arts. (Wait...maybe that's because I don't do art with them.)adminnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4521946248119237445.post-84037729533718856092011-04-27T08:44:09.000-07:002011-04-27T08:44:09.000-07:00I was just about to send you a note and see how yo...I was just about to send you a note and see how you were doing. Thought I'd drop by here and see what you were up to, even though my Reader said you hadn't posted yet. What timing! Our minds are on the same wavelength. =><br> <br><br> <br>So glad you've rediscovered the joy in mothering. It's a journey that never ends, at least for me, and I'm always reminding myself to count my blessings, especially at my bleakest moments. And Play-Doh? Man, I hate that stuff!Staciahttp://www.myfluffybunnies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com