Comments for Mom on the Outside, Babe on the Inside.

Comment on warning: this post is a judgemental one on “bad” parentals! by Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:20:02 +0000

Sadly, not everyone who is able to have a baby is able to become a good parent. When one hears of horriffic stories of a mom who beat her 18 month to death or the one who sold her 5 year to be a sex slave so she could pay for her drugs (recent stories in the North American news), one CANT help but judge.
Sigh.

Comment on warning: this post is a judgemental one on “bad” parentals! by khizzy

khizzy — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:30:42 +0000

any mother who teaches her child the ABSOLUTE importance of dancing with abandon is A-OK in my books.
and then if the child insists the kheeezy join in… it’s just pre perfection.

Comment on between interruptions by nisreen

nisreen — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:30:42 +0000

i know, WHAT did we ever do with ALL that time? A and I ask ourselves that constantly!

I totally agree with your last paragraph – it is SUCH a relief to let go, to accept the change, to let it mould our own lives. I think mommyhood becomes fun and the experience can be enjoyed to the fullest if you allow the changes that come with a baby. i resisted until Z was about nine month i think

glad you enjoyed the booK!

Comment on in anticipation. by nisreen

nisreen — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:27:18 +0000

fingers crossed!

Comment on in anticipation. by Minerva

Minerva — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:46:26 +0000

aww, hope all goes well. : )

Comment on growing spaces. by Mukta

Mukta — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:44:00 +0000

Lovely. Inviting. Warm.

These struck me when I looked at the pics.

Comment on between interruptions by jammie

jammie — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:45:37 +0000

cheeky- minerva- i think thats whay i wrote this because i needed to get the words out to hear how they sounded. I always get irritated with people who are mentally only half there when im talking to them- mind you its not a parent thing alone- i can cite examples off hand who dont have kids to use as an excuse and still functioning between interruptions- but i try hard to not let go of my pre baby self- meaning the person who i was and what i provided to an intelligent conversation and mood despite having an attachment.

Comment on between interruptions by cheeky

cheeky — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:49:17 +0000

i agree with the comment above.
the first time i read this post, i wanted to say so much, but then i thought since i haven’t been there yet, most of what i say will be lacking substance.

although i can completely identify with your friend Hussy. i have been through that situation many times. every other day my sisters are over for tea or lunch, and the kids would be wrecking havoc. and both my sisters would be so ‘tuned out’ from it all and busy catching up that they don’t notice at all.. unless there is some blood involved or if something breaks , i dont think they want to intervene!
and i feel bad sometimes, coz i think this is like the only break they get from their super busy day, so now i just let them be.

on a different note, from my observations and being around mommies most of the time, i’ve come to accept that life is never the same after you become a mother. priorities change instantly, and no matter how much you want to retain your old self, mommy duties always come first. it’s important to be focused and know what you want, otherwise ‘between interruptions’ can be intimidating for some.

Comment on between interruptions by Minerva

Minerva — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:11:23 +0000

I think most people aren’t there yet, like me. Most of us are still struggling with the fear of how things are going to be when we eventually have kids to drive us crazy – and the other half who already have kids are still struggling with the day-to-day retention of sanity rather than accepting the inevitable change that has come into their lives.

Just a thought…

Comment on between interruptions by jammie

jammie — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:25:31 +0000

despite having over a 100 reads on this article, i have one comment on this- usually that makes no difference to me. But today it made me wonder- is th subject such that bodes no comment- or do people disagree or agree- i wonder-