tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post1076408036485367605..comments2023-10-04T04:22:22.883-05:00Comments on Odi et Amo: Back to Work/Back to Reality....Averillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05758556623588696377noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-63024131629741332542011-08-03T08:43:11.947-05:002011-08-03T08:43:11.947-05:00I could not have said it better!!! And so jealous ...I could not have said it better!!! And so jealous you did posts each week..i finally started a blog just for my baby in addition to my other one. They will also each be very sporadic! xoxoKatharine @ SouthernBourbonMountainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03383419424779724533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-52078134002360634332011-07-24T19:14:25.351-05:002011-07-24T19:14:25.351-05:00Lovely week of posts!
Baby looks gorgoeus!
Cheers
...Lovely week of posts!<br />Baby looks gorgoeus!<br />Cheers<br />Jamie HerzlingerJamie Herzlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081172676829456671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-12573399749043866122011-07-24T09:51:26.086-05:002011-07-24T09:51:26.086-05:00you are an amazing Mom & yes, it's hard to...you are an amazing Mom & yes, it's hard to be super woman all the time. he is sooo cute & glad u found a good Nanny :)Maureen Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867941090215246763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-47983803008112683212011-07-23T06:10:25.001-05:002011-07-23T06:10:25.001-05:00I am new to your site and still have to catch up o...I am new to your site and still have to catch up on all of your blogs. Since I started reading the other week what you are doing is fantastic. Wishing the best for you and your family.sex and addictionhttp://www.xxxchurch.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-502428815266019992011-07-19T07:33:03.388-05:002011-07-19T07:33:03.388-05:00Averill,
Even though I am missing you in the blogs...Averill,<br />Even though I am missing you in the blogshere, it takes courage to admit it's impossible to do it all. Focus on yourself and baby, because you are so right each day goes by in a second. I wish you all the best and I think sporadic blogging is just fine!<br />xo,<br />~RAcanthus and Acornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603547994268012876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-73807173531803681642011-07-09T14:27:25.305-05:002011-07-09T14:27:25.305-05:00The baby is gorgeous! And trust ma as a mother of ...The baby is gorgeous! And trust ma as a mother of two girls now in their teens, it doesn't get easier emotionally, you just realize that your pursuits add to their lives<br />Happy weekend<br />Jamie HerzlingerJamie Herzlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081172676829456671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-77420441906218699642011-07-01T09:34:00.855-05:002011-07-01T09:34:00.855-05:00I'm glad the first day back went well! Much lo...I'm glad the first day back went well! Much love to you and your little family.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sandiegocamobilenotary.com" rel="nofollow">San Diego Mobile Notary</a>Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623997755872619767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-45627172834107441622011-06-21T18:25:32.098-05:002011-06-21T18:25:32.098-05:00Such is the dilemma of the modern woman. We all ma...Such is the dilemma of the modern woman. We all make different choices and arrange our lives accordingly, the most important thing is that women support each other, even if another's choices don't always mirror our own. I'm often floored by the lack of this understanding. Being true to yourself is the best thing you can do towards being a great mom, happy wife and content woman. All the best with this phase of your life! JanellJanell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-81765760079980289772011-06-10T09:09:24.953-05:002011-06-10T09:09:24.953-05:00Hi Averill; I feel horrible for not keeping up wit...Hi Averill; I feel horrible for not keeping up with your beautiful new son and your life as a spanking new parent. I have no excuse for not being able to juggle my time better. He is just so precious and I couldn't be more thrilled for you & Dave. The emotions we as parents go through is a tough one as we go back to work. As a working mom of 4 I often felt like an island during the time when my children were young. In the 80's, 90's working moms were still not widely accepted. The best thing we as women can do for each other is give support. Just a few encouraging, thoughtful words can go a long way. You are doing what is right for you, baby G and Dave. Only you know what is right for your family. We as women will truly never be in a happy place unless we can be cloned. Congratulations Averill and Dave!!<br /><br />x DebDumbwit Tellherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148671166061931241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-55770114811042659372011-06-09T17:35:53.598-05:002011-06-09T17:35:53.598-05:00Hopefully your first week back treated you well. ...Hopefully your first week back treated you well. Love the comments above...Kate is right....the grass is always greener....there are pros and cons to either scenario....the most important I think is the YOU are happy....because a happy momma makes a happy household!Susie @ Maddie G Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144849682748170658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-38010981151227052212011-06-02T21:10:56.433-05:002011-06-02T21:10:56.433-05:00My first day back to work after my first baby was ...My first day back to work after my first baby was really hard. I remember my last day at home with him so well - I don't think I put him down once. I actually held him for his afternoon nap (melodrama anyone?) <br /><br />I hated leaving him. I would have given anything to stay home with him. But it just wasn't in the cards for me back then, and I spent that first day after maternity leave feeling like I was holding my breath. Then every day got easier. And I was so lucky to have a fantastic daycare provider. <br /><br />I have no regrets about missed milestones (she may have seen his first steps? can't remember). I lived completely in the moment when I did spend time with him on evenings and weekends. So many of my friends (mostly stay at home moms) would talk about how the first year flies by, and I didn't feel that way at all. I didn't waste one minute of my time with him wishing I could be doing something else (not even sleeping!) <br /><br />Now that I'm home full time with my kids, I get it. There is so much to do around the house and when you're home ALL DAY - you feel like you should be productive and accomplishing more than you do when you are at work full time. <br /><br />Basically - all I'm saying is that even if you weren't happy to be going back to work, you would still have just as much quality time with your boy as you would as a SAHM. And firsts? Who even knows if you really see something for the first time? The first smile could have happened while you were in the bathroom and he was looking at the dog? Who cares if the babysitter sees the first few steps? You'll see the next few. The important thing is that he's growing and learning and you get to watch him do it. <br /><br />It's amazing. <br /><br />Much love to you and your little family.Kate Coveny Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006589284938683965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-16397671997021331332011-06-02T09:12:50.276-05:002011-06-02T09:12:50.276-05:00Good luck with this transition, Averill! It's ...Good luck with this transition, Averill! It's so hard to carve out time for everything. In fact, it's impossible. I need at least a 26-hr day to do everything I want and need to do! We'll miss you but look forward to the days when you are able to join us here on the web!Laura@JourneyChichttp://journeychic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-17952087718674205592011-06-02T08:03:44.840-05:002011-06-02T08:03:44.840-05:00I'm glad the first day back went well! You...I'm glad the first day back went well! You've got a lot on your plate - we'll stick around for you. :)Liz @ It's Great To Be Homehttp://www.itsgreattobehome.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-84082318914342795522011-06-02T05:41:27.355-05:002011-06-02T05:41:27.355-05:00You have such an amazingly positive attitude about...You have such an amazingly positive attitude about the whole thing - you are so impressive Averill. And I think it'd be crazy if you tried to do it all! Blog when/if you can, and we'll be here! :) Big hugs!!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615149112130152767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-73824671261996415252011-06-02T00:46:23.068-05:002011-06-02T00:46:23.068-05:00Averill he is just a darling little guy!! It is so...Averill he is just a darling little guy!! It is so hard to juggle all of the parts of your life. It sounds like you are doing a great job!<br /><br />Come and join my amazing Giveaway from Tracy Porter!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-86169063956245581482011-06-01T21:48:59.359-05:002011-06-01T21:48:59.359-05:00Avrill it is all so bitter sweet in Motherhood
is...Avrill it is all so bitter sweet in Motherhood <br />isn't it? Baby G has gotten so big and I love his smiley face, too cute for words. I admire and appreciate your priorities. Blog land will still be here. time spent with your family is the most important thing you can do. Do what is best for you and your family and all the other stuff can wait and fit in when time allows. Good to see you here!! xo KathysueKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-89255929489055448702011-06-01T21:27:31.281-05:002011-06-01T21:27:31.281-05:00It is a challenge juggling new motherhood and a ba...It is a challenge juggling new motherhood and a back-to-work schedule and achieving a balance with just that, never mind anything else. Welcome back!<br />http://www.lminteriorsllc.blogspot.comA room with a viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03223202837487135747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871878718824331017.post-19256352811834205262011-06-01T21:20:22.499-05:002011-06-01T21:20:22.499-05:00Oh thank goodness! If you had managed to continue ...Oh thank goodness! If you had managed to continue to be the hard-core awesome blogger you were now that you have a newborn I would have had to be mad at you;) Now I know you are only human!!! Wow, 3 months already?! That is hard to believe, even though I've witnesses first hand how the time flies. Good luck back at work, Averill!!! He is so adorable:)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05459211820940379244noreply@blogger.com