tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post316305774591707057..comments2023-08-15T04:11:34.328-07:00Comments on Southern Comfort: And the Winner of the Bad Mom Award goes to.....Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13199195394961916502noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-88353724968997594572011-02-04T09:30:13.808-08:002011-02-04T09:30:13.808-08:00I cried reading this. While I know you aren't...I cried reading this. While I know you aren't a bad mom, I think we've all had moments like this. As women and mothers, we are stretched 10 ways to Sundays. We wear so many hats that sometimes things happen and by the time we realize it, we've deemed ourselves the "bad mom". <br /><br />Chin up Lise. This is going to hurt you a lot longer than it does Josh.Queen Bitching Bitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164547544157877053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-91356064956395378192011-02-04T07:39:45.885-08:002011-02-04T07:39:45.885-08:00You have an exceptionally mature child...he has al...You have an exceptionally mature child...he has already realized that the world does not revolve around him and he is sensitive to the needs of others. That it in itself is wonderful. Hmmm, sounds like you have been doing something very right!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-53992694110394272282011-02-04T05:58:36.134-08:002011-02-04T05:58:36.134-08:00OH my!!! I want you to know that Josh sat down wi...OH my!!! I want you to know that Josh sat down with me and we read this together and he read your comments! wow! He was so happy and laughed and hugged me and we sat there together for a few minutes before he said "this is the best day ever". Thanks to ALL of you for your comments. It has been humbling and uplifting.Lise Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686304366038865047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-49595467452156380852011-02-04T05:46:38.452-08:002011-02-04T05:46:38.452-08:00This almost made me cry:( This has got to be so t...This almost made me cry:( This has got to be so tough for you, but just trying to juggle it all makes you a rockstar!! Love you!No Model Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05108699897785029512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-578164003210975212011-02-03T18:02:21.501-08:002011-02-03T18:02:21.501-08:00What Julie and Tinyjunco said... I will say a pr...What Julie and Tinyjunco said... I will say a prayer for you and your family tonight. Balancing is hard. <br /><br />Love the outfit, and I see nothing wrong with your daughter's pictures.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180122847410222964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-18087584711485377032011-02-03T17:27:50.310-08:002011-02-03T17:27:50.310-08:00ah, as Julie, Terri, and The Suburb Experiment poi...ah, as Julie, Terri, and The Suburb Experiment point out, this young man didn't develop his maturity and compassion all by himself. It's pretty powerful, the way he understands that other people have needs more pressing than his own, that his grandma needs his mother more than he does right now. he's got guts and wisdom - give him a hug from me! it sounds like he's had a great heart all along and knows where he wants to go - but he needs parents to show him how to get there.<br /><br />on the mundane level, we had a HUGE calendar growing up (3' x 4', no pictures, all days), and things still got flummoxed! well, this isn't the planet of perfect - all we can do is our best and try to keep the lines of communication open! good luck with your new plan and take care, stephtinyjuncohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614867046924013061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-19223371726641497342011-02-03T17:06:03.824-08:002011-02-03T17:06:03.824-08:00Lise, I am so so sorry that this incident happened...Lise, I am so so sorry that this incident happened. We can be our own worst enemy and beat ourselves up pretty bad. Having the conversation with your son showed him that you do care and love him. <br />we all have disappointments in life unfortunately and this is just one of those times<br />stop beating yourself up and plan something fun for the two of you to do.<br />my boys are 17 and 19, i promise they are resilient and bounce back!<br />sending some smiles your waysilvergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05965789269309703010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-53336735717598280572011-02-03T15:45:24.185-08:002011-02-03T15:45:24.185-08:00Josh deserves a gold plated derby car. I find my ...Josh deserves a gold plated derby car. I find my own eyes moist at the care he was showing for you. And the bravery he showed in sharing his frustration with you. You BOTH deserve a "good kid" award.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-76434891584496098192011-02-03T14:30:43.443-08:002011-02-03T14:30:43.443-08:00Aw sweetie. You don't deserve a bad mom award....Aw sweetie. You don't deserve a bad mom award. Your son may be disappointed that the derby came and went but he'll grow up knowing compassion and kindness. <br /><br />Plus, it sounds like your friends are rallying for a fun derby part II! Think of what a neat time and memory you'll have from that.The Suburb Experimenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758238506542199320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-56188544905382407482011-02-03T13:04:53.022-08:002011-02-03T13:04:53.022-08:00The proof that you are a wonderful mother comes in...The proof that you are a wonderful mother comes in your son's understanding and kindness regarding your responsibilities to your MIL; a wise and compassionate 10-year-old doesn't just happen. I am so impressed by how courageously and graciously you have handled this big change in your life.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142324190501068265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-41127602952317679432011-02-03T11:50:47.592-08:002011-02-03T11:50:47.592-08:00Awww!! I just want to hug both of you!!
I'm g...Awww!! I just want to hug both of you!!<br /><br />I'm glad you got that necklace. It looks great!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13199195394961916502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-66212759922766590652011-02-03T11:26:00.944-08:002011-02-03T11:26:00.944-08:00Aw, Lise, you are SO up there on the "Good Mo...Aw, Lise, you are SO up there on the "Good Mom" list! Seriously, your kids (Grant) are so lucky to have you! <br /><br />PS: Love the outfit, as always!The Clanton Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951087162650956727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-26177708266222990492011-02-03T11:22:53.549-08:002011-02-03T11:22:53.549-08:00I'm crying too. You are truly blessed to have...I'm crying too. You are truly blessed to have a son like Josh. Don't be too hard on yourself. You are the reason he is such a good good boy.<br />wish I could hug him too<br />xx<br />mayamtghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06172160952987403330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-7235818585154254942011-02-03T10:53:39.935-08:002011-02-03T10:53:39.935-08:00I agree with Melissa. A bad mom wouldn't have...I agree with Melissa. A bad mom wouldn't have listened to her son. <br /><br />I love turquoise! I feel like it can almost go with anything. Well, my mother-in-law pretty much wears it with everything, so yeah...it goes with everything.Pearl Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945194487924610539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-38956061895842482652011-02-03T10:05:35.666-08:002011-02-03T10:05:35.666-08:00Awwww. Your son will forgive you because he knows ...Awwww. Your son will forgive you because he knows just how much you love him!<br /><br />Love the statement necklace!Viktoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11003427625008433677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-50545334900158686922011-02-03T08:39:45.350-08:002011-02-03T08:39:45.350-08:00Melissa: What great words of comfort. Thank you so...Melissa: What great words of comfort. Thank you so much!<br /><br />Judy: Great advice and you also made me laugh! I am a listmaker also and worry that some day I will lose "the list". <br /><br />rskmom: I LOVE hugs! thank you! That was so sweet!Lise Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686304366038865047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-46242477663017177262011-02-03T08:29:53.411-08:002011-02-03T08:29:53.411-08:00Oh Lise, I am crying now reading this. It's so...Oh Lise, I am crying now reading this. It's so hard to be all things to all people. Bless your heart. You have had so much on your plate- it's emotionally exhausting - I know how you feel. Your little boy sounds incredibly sweet and caring and thoughtful - all things he learned from his Mother!! You are a good Mom! Enjoy your day together.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08855803349909360177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-18260674337169187762011-02-03T08:28:09.662-08:002011-02-03T08:28:09.662-08:00Leah: I love that idea! How cool that your husband...Leah: I love that idea! How cool that your husband still has his derby car! He will be thrilled and we will get to work on his car asap!Lise Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686304366038865047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-44017895828159916382011-02-03T07:37:43.707-08:002011-02-03T07:37:43.707-08:00You are NOT a bad mom!!! We all get busy and forge...You are NOT a bad mom!!! We all get busy and forget stuff. It does not mean we are bad parents. You setting such a good example for kids by taking care of your MIL. It's hard when you do disappoint one of your kids, but it sound slike you've got a great son that understands the importance of caring for his grandma. You are doing a great job! And you are a GREAT mother!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14881267498143457059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-89774423943365888262011-02-03T07:20:59.656-08:002011-02-03T07:20:59.656-08:00(((hugs)))
We have all been there, in one way or ...(((hugs)))<br /><br />We have all been there, in one way or another.<br /><br />You are NOT a bad mom.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111748488996880728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-40233598773464093002011-02-03T06:59:00.988-08:002011-02-03T06:59:00.988-08:00When you're a mom and with the additional duti...When you're a mom and with the additional duties you have I can't think of a day when you can go get into the tub with some good smelling stuff, light candles, turn down the lights and say "Done". I certainly don't remember that happening when I had kids at home. I'm sorry you forgot the derby, and I know you feel bad. That is just part of parenting I think. Even with lists I forgot stuff- like where the lists were. But it does sound as if you love your kids totally and that is the best thing you can give them.Judy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275744406579851114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-72551722840142892982011-02-03T06:55:34.332-08:002011-02-03T06:55:34.332-08:00You know why you are NOT a bad mom?
Because a bad...You know why you are NOT a bad mom?<br /><br />Because a bad mom wouldn't have heard her son at all.<br /><br />Or she would have heard everything he said and done nothing about it. <br /><br />YOU are a wonderful mother, as evidenced by your wonderful son and the fact that he cares so deeply for you, and you for him. <br /><br />YOU are doing the best you can. You're a wonderful mother, a wonderful person, and you are beautiful. Always.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02902994438684155567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1953186285532142775.post-1435398821588362042011-02-03T06:43:45.644-08:002011-02-03T06:43:45.644-08:00I have some of Beau's old pine wood derby cars...I have some of Beau's old pine wood derby cars. Lets get together this weekend and have a race. I know Douglas still has his and I bet a bunch of my other nephews have theirs too. Let's do this thang! You are not a bad mom by the way! You are teaching them a valuable lesson in Christ-like love and service. One day they will remember this when they are taking care of you. Kisses to all.Leah Holletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04891301189692649314noreply@blogger.com