Comments on There's always room for one more: The Garden Hose

I'm the hero! I moved the garden hos eto the s...

2009-12-08T21:42:55.653-06:00

I'm the hero! I moved the garden hos eto the side of the house for my mommy!

-Jewelz <3

Thanks for posting. We feel very blessed and are r...

2009-12-08T17:49:04.238-06:00

Thanks for posting. We feel very blessed and are really looking forward to traveling to pick Caroline up

Yep, I agree. I hope someone who is near to you is...

2009-12-08T13:14:56.803-06:00

Yep, I agree. I hope someone who is near to you is reading this and can help facilitate some assistance! Don't be ashamed that you need some 'me' time--that is what friends and family want to do to support you, at least I hope they do and maybe they've thought you so independent that they haven't stepped in, but now can say "Hey! Here I am...what can I do today?"

Even if someone was there to run your errands once a week, if they didn't want to take on babysitting. Or if they want to babysit one morning a week to let you run errands. I wish I lived near to you, I miss hearing the tiny stomping around my house. I am usually here all alone all day, but then I remember the days of young kids and I can honestly say that I enjoy having lots of time to myself finally. But I get lonely! Humans are never fully satisfied...are we?

Yep, I agree. I hope someone who is near to you is...

2009-12-08T13:14:50.257-06:00

Yep. What they said. :-) I still complain eve...

2009-12-07T23:18:33.837-06:00

Yep. What they said.

:-)

I still complain even though I have my husband to take over. And my mom who lives with us to help out.

Yeah. Still what they all said...

I have dropped by before and I'm sorry to say,...

2009-12-07T18:09:07.260-06:00

I have dropped by before and I'm sorry to say, as much as I enjoy reading your blog, I have been too lazy to leave a comment. Reading your post today made me sit back in awe! I woke up feeling the same way today, and I have a husband, and a mother close by, and three less kids. We all need to vent, but sister you need some help. I hope someone near you reaches out to you and takes those kids at least once a month for an entire day. Can you imagine? We all need to refuel our batteries, and we all need down time. I get the part about choice, but if you think about it, we all choose our kids. That doesn't mean we cannot take breaks, get frustrated, complain (I like to call it venting), or ask for some help. Its the toughest most demanding job on this earth, and I do know this because I have worked two jobs and still it doesn't beat out motherhood. So give yourself a break, and have a pity party if you need it, no one is going to judge, and if they do, just offer them your shoes for a week, and I can guarantee they will not say another word. Have a good day, and take it easy on yourself.

Complaining on my blog is therapy. I always feel ...

2009-12-07T15:14:34.078-06:00

Complaining on my blog is therapy. I always feel bad about complaining because I don't want to come across as whiny, but sometimes you just need to put it out there. I feel like saying "It's my blog and I'll say whatever I want." I know how you feel. You may believe you have no right to complain, but it's important to get troubles off your chest sometimes. I'm big on needing my feelings validated. Call it insecurity, but I just need to know that other people go through some of the same feelings as I do. I enjoy reading your posts, Denise. You bless my heart with your transparency. It's easy for us to blog about the funny things, but it takes courage to share from your heart. Thanks for being courageous. I appreciate it.

Denise, I so related to this post. I don't kn...

2009-12-07T12:40:23.006-06:00

Denise,
I so related to this post. I don't know how you do it. It is hard enough being single Mom to 2 kids and I can't begin to imagine your life. I did not choose this life but am so much happier in it. This weekend alone had us at 4 Nutcracker performances (both kids dancing) with multiple costume changes, one Christmas parade and a tap dancing finale. Sunday was spent in our PJs and it was heavenly! Wishing you moments of 'heavenly' in your busy life!

The thing is, when you complain on your blog, you ...

2009-12-07T07:38:28.457-06:00

The thing is, when you complain on your blog, you still make me laugh with the WAY you complain; that is truly a gift. And it makes it easier for people to relate to you. We all have those days, but when you're alone, I'm sure those days are even harder.

My heart goes out to you, Denise. Please know you can bounce your complaints off of us blog-friends any ole time!

ps. Thanks for the tip about dogs and eggs. I'll remember that...

complain away, we will be here to listen. I wish ...

2009-12-07T00:04:25.944-06:00

complain away, we will be here to listen. I wish I lived closer to help out. {{HUGS}} my blog friend!!!

Your children are blessed to have such a devoted m...

2009-12-06T21:07:49.083-06:00

Your children are blessed to have such a devoted mother.

I can so understand!! As a single mom, who has one...

2009-12-06T20:08:33.521-06:00

I can so understand!! As a single mom, who has one bio daughter and 2 from China, I know that I have chosen to be overwhelmed at times, as well as being blessed beyond measure, but it doesn't make the moments of frustration any easier to swallow. Sometime it just makes them worse, since it makes it so much harder to ask for help. I have a light in my living room on a vaulted ceiling that I cannot change myself and it has been that way for 4 whole months!! Your hose will be fine :-)

Thank you for sharing your heart and struggles... ...

2009-12-06T20:02:44.628-06:00

Thank you for sharing your heart and struggles...

who cares...leave that hose there till tommorrow!

sandy toe

I totally agree with Gotch 5. We all choose our s...

2009-12-06T18:19:33.306-06:00

I totally agree with Gotch 5. We all choose our situations whether that be birthing or adopting. And I have chosen 3 times to give birth and have no intention of giving up on complaining about it ;) I too am always here to help in any way I can. Heck I'll come over and put that hose up for you :)

You can complain about anything you want. For me,...

2009-12-06T16:54:18.137-06:00

You can complain about anything you want. For me, it makes me feel better to say things out loud (or blog) about the things that are bothering me. Does it fix them? Nah, but I still feel better.

Your post also reminded me to appreciate my husband a little more. [:

I say sometimes it just helps to complain! I can&...

2009-12-06T14:41:22.231-06:00

I say sometimes it just helps to complain! I can't imagine how hard it must be for you Denise, because even with 3 kids and a husband, I still go into overwhelm mode thinking of having to get them all in and out when I run errands. Someone is always cranky and if it weren't for Starbucks, I don't know how I'd make it! LOL!!

You are definitely my hero and a perfect example of how Christ never promised us it would be easy, but He did promise us the greatest reward for doing the number one thing He commanded us to do, which is LOVE, and that is what you have given your children. There is nothing more precious than that!!

Just because you chose to adopt does not mean you ...

2009-12-06T14:37:24.748-06:00

Just because you chose to adopt does not mean you can not complain my friend. My best friend told me "Holly you chose to give birth too but they drive you nuts just like Brynlee!!" So my friend complain all you need to. All of us love our kids unconditionally but we also need breaks. I admire you so much for how you take life. My husband farms so for two and a half months out of the year I am a "single parent." I don't know how you do it, I applaud you for the wonderful life you give your kids. Maybe you need to come for a field trip to the Gottschalk Farm and let the kids go crazy fishing, 4 wheeling, feeding animals, combine/tractor riding, and swimming while we go shopping!!!! You are human and what mother out there doesn't think of running away every now and then.

Wish I lived close enough to help you out. :(

2009-12-06T13:48:19.562-06:00

Wish I lived close enough to help you out. :(

You have every right to complain even if you did c...

2009-12-06T12:48:11.097-06:00

You have every right to complain even if you did chose it because sometimes being a single mom does suck but not the mom part just the stuff that goes along with it like needing an income and no job (me) or getting cars fixed or being sick with no one else to help out or trying to feed everyone but being totally bored with or out of ideas for food! Praying for you because we all need that too!

Kudos to single moms everywhere Denise...but espec...

2009-12-06T12:40:56.384-06:00

Kudos to single moms everywhere Denise...but especially to you! You are a saint...and yes that hose will wait for you...and the dog..eh...

Denise I do understand the run of emtions. When C...

2009-12-06T10:36:35.070-06:00

Denise I do understand the run of emtions. When Cliff died, I didn't choose and stayed angry for a long time. When I remarried I chose badly and have since corrected that mistake. Some days I wish I had that someone to help me out too. I loved Cliff with all my heart, not sure what I had with Mike but that is a lesson learned. I have over the past few months, met a wonderful man that has reminded me there are good guys out there and that you can truly love again...he has been a blessing.

All my love, Susan (Stauffer) Fast

I will help you whenever you need it, Denise! I do...

2009-12-06T10:22:59.489-06:00

I will help you whenever you need it, Denise! I don't mind running out to the store for you or driving the kids around to their various events. It's the least I can do after how wonderful you have been to me! Please, feel free to ask me to help out!