tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post7399735053598423034..comments2023-06-15T02:50:09.146-07:00Comments on Marla's musings: Mother May I? Marlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02709403392707881786noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-75657021561449956572014-05-09T03:31:49.984-07:002014-05-09T03:31:49.984-07:00We come from a generation where many of us got to ...We come from a generation where many of us got to enjoy having our mothers home because this is what they want and we know that sense of security. Today, I see young moms who don't see the importance of being at home. Grant it, some need to work to help support the family and others don't, but they continue to work. I thought for sure I would go back to work. I thought we could not live without my income until my baby was placed in my arms and that's when I decided I could not leave her with anyone else to raise. I wanted to be there to see her firsts, instead of someone telling me about them. I wanted to be the one teaching her things and not another person. So, I quit my job after maternity leave was over. The adjustment to live on one income was difficult initially and we struggled to make ends meet the entire time our children were at home, but in the end it was well worth it. Happy Mother's Day! Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-15327614137832173002014-05-08T12:23:07.210-07:002014-05-08T12:23:07.210-07:00Love your answer to number one and what you apprec...Love your answer to number one and what you appreciated about your mother. My mom made that tuna casserole too with the potato chips! I love the mom's you listed and I watch those shows. Always enjoyed The New Life of Old Christine show! My mom passed away at 56 which was 32 years ago. I still have my MIL living and I send cards to my sister and nieces. Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-89053232261730541822014-05-07T17:25:44.251-07:002014-05-07T17:25:44.251-07:00Though my mom has been gone for a very long time I...Though my mom has been gone for a very long time I still have feelings similar to yours when I look at the Mother's Day cards. I guess we never get over missing our moms.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-52663806563321581672014-05-07T15:04:17.372-07:002014-05-07T15:04:17.372-07:00I remember taking naps in kindergarten also!
I ho...I remember taking naps in kindergarten also!<br /><br />I hope you can stop by and visit:<br /><br />http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2014/05/hodgepodge-mothers-day-special-5714.html<br /><br />Collettacollettakayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-54643867546367610932014-05-07T13:54:04.363-07:002014-05-07T13:54:04.363-07:00I wish we had people today that insisted we take a...I wish we had people today that insisted we take a nap everyday! I don't think we appreciate them enough as a kid!Rebecca Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06978830721619311449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-22056946417636431002014-05-07T13:04:44.549-07:002014-05-07T13:04:44.549-07:00I should have answered #4 with my hubby as well.I should have answered #4 with my hubby as well.retired not tiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12163194064670674682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-66660816022750745712014-05-07T06:26:29.426-07:002014-05-07T06:26:29.426-07:00I think it's wonderful how so many people say ...I think it's wonderful how so many people say what they appreciated most was their mom being home... I have been a stay-at-home-mom for 16 years, and just went back to work full time a few months ago. But my husband works from home, so it has been incredible to see his relationship with the kids grow stronger as he is home with them more... (And yes, I totally relate to Frankie from the Middle!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834916651335034526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-26722203706867572082014-05-07T05:35:19.384-07:002014-05-07T05:35:19.384-07:00Your memory of your mom being a stay-at-home mom a...Your memory of your mom being a stay-at-home mom are very similar to mine. Loved the sense of security it gave me. I love Frankie from The Middle, too! She is a hoot! Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day, Marla! Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13114076859455081016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-5106206699268914162014-05-07T05:20:27.452-07:002014-05-07T05:20:27.452-07:00I so agree with you on being the generation who is...I so agree with you on being the generation who is now responsible. It's quite a daunting task, to try to fill the shoes of those who went before us. It's also interesting to me how many had stay-at-home moms. What a blessing!Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-12030445161048718212014-05-07T04:37:59.072-07:002014-05-07T04:37:59.072-07:00Great answer to #4! I didn't think about my h...Great answer to #4! I didn't think about my husband as an answer, but if I had, he would definitely be 'the mother lode'!<br /><br />I'm the matriarch of our family now, too, and it's a strange feeling. It's the first year Ed and I don't have a mother to buy a card/gift for and it's kind of sad...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-26896326942504350522014-05-07T02:28:02.316-07:002014-05-07T02:28:02.316-07:00I liked your answer to #1. My experience was simil...I liked your answer to #1. My experience was similar and I do think there is comfort in just knowing mom is home. Wishing you a happy Mother's Day!Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6741452402075354241.post-37006953171712362762014-05-06T15:37:39.105-07:002014-05-06T15:37:39.105-07:00Loved your answers...now, I am going back to chang...Loved your answers...now, I am going back to change mine, LOL (JK). BLESSINGSLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16466115918585699329noreply@blogger.com