gdp's Comments

Here Where I Have Landed : Broken rhythm

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:51:41 +0000

This post is one I not only relate to, but am practically living - sans the traveling husband. It's tough to be the primary caregiver and still have work on the side. That village you have is priceless. I think that we must band together as communities to make the difficult career parent/work from home parent/parenting in general work. Keep your head up because I believe in you and you and Your Guy's success.

Here Where I Have Landed : Almost there

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:24:59 +0000

Wow! That's beautiful/. Enjoy your vacation!

Here Where I Have Landed : Star Wars Saves the Day!

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:40:18 +0000

Emily loves playing princesses. She hasn't grasped that whole damsel in distress thing, though. Instead, she likes to dance with Prince Charming (usually Andrew) and get married. Oh and have a baby. (Not always in that order.) I really fought the idea of having princess dresses in our house because I wanted Emily to be strong, and now that I see her and her personality I realize that she IS strong even when she's wearing her princess dresses. Hell, she runs our house.

Here Where I Have Landed : Five for Five: When you look at this, what do you see?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:46:09 +0000

(And by feel your pain, I mean I understand how pictures don't capture exactly what's going on. However, I am so glad you and your sweetie made it through that rough batch. That shows how resilient you both are.)

Here Where I Have Landed : Five for Five: When you look at this, what do you see?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:36:11 +0000

Of course I know what you mean and feel your pain, on so many levels.

Here Where I Have Landed : Five for Five: I said yes!

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:10:46 +0000

If we lived closer, I would invite you over for drinks (virgin for me) every night. Seriously.

Here Where I Have Landed : Five for Five: Three years

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:33:23 +0000

Justine, what a significant and hard transition you've made. While I don't talk about it often, this is something I've been thinking about: my evaluation of my current and future career goals. The thing is, I don't want to miss out on little kisses and words and other things but I know that staying home full-time is detrimental to my mental health. So I understand what you are saying when you talk of "waking up."

Here Where I Have Landed : My body is magnificent

Fri, 2 Mar 2012 18:56:54 +0000

Justine, I don't find it odd that you worry over your daughter's statement. To worry about a donut at this age is cringe-worthy! I applaud your honesty in posting this secret of your past. Like you, I suffered from obsessive caloric counting up until I gave birth to my daughter. What a freeing experience. I feel that as we speak openly about weight and how other's opinions impact our feelings, it will spread awareness and understanding so that maybe our daughters will have an easier go at it.

Here Where I Have Landed : Our whimpering dragons

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000

No good! I am so very sorry for all the sickness, I do hope it has passed! (Can you celebrate the New Years a week late?)

in these small moments : Regrouping

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:51:00 +0000

NO! I am so very sorry. ):

http://www.jilljemam.com/ : Another Change

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:48:37 +0000

I am so sorry for you pain. Don't apologize for feeling angry; anger is an important part of the human experience. And sometimes things just SUCK! Not being able to hold your baby without feeling intense pain is definitely one of them. Love to you and your family.

Here Where I Have Landed : A lesson in perspective from my daughter’s three-year-old classmate

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:28:39 +0000

Horrible. Tragic. A perfect reminder of what the holidays are truly about.

Chosen Chaos : weekend wisdom 20

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:00:35 +0000

What a beautiful quote! And that picture reminds me of my two littles who are also the best of friends. My recent post When Disagreement Turns Hateful: The Duggar Family Loss

Chosen Chaos : 11 months'ing

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 13:42:04 +0000

They are SO cute! What perfect captions!

http://www.jilljemam.com/ : A Creeper From Outer Space

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:38:03 +0000

Haha! That is hilarious! I think this little snapshot should be placed on your wall, creepiness and all. Think about the memories you will all laugh over every time you see it!!!

Making the Moments Count : A Response

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:02:15 +0000

Kelly, you hit the problem right on. I find it hilarious that they make these signs without THINKING about what the real situation is. I am completely abhorred by the corruption within corporations and their inherent selfishness. With all the money they bring in, you'd think they'd start to think about other people besides themselves. Nope. Not gonna happen.

Making the Moments Count : A Response

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:33:25 +0000

Hey Mrs V! Thank you for your response and I readily agree, having a cuss word in the title is not normally my style. I had written this post intending to publish it after further editing, but had made the mistake of scheduling it to publish and not double checking the date. Thus I was quite surprised to see that it had published and slightly embarrassed that people had already read it. Whoops. As for your insight, I would agree with you that civil conversations are the best way to influence change. I wrote this because I find it frustrating that so many publish these types of posts on Facebook which will have only responses from those who agree with these outrageous claims, you know? I feel that most people are good at heart, they just need nudges--in the form of shared experiences--to compassionately evaluate a person's situation.

Making the Moments Count : I Blame My Hair

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:16:35 +0000

Ahh you are just trying to sell me a scam product. (Just kidding.) 10 minutes eh? That sounds like something even I, the laziest person around, could do.

Making the Moments Count : I Blame My Hair

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:15:48 +0000

Ooo That's a GREAT idea! I wonder if my hubs would be on board... haha

Here Where I Have Landed : Who says you can’t be spontaneous with kids?

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:56:52 +0000

Haha! I am sure she will remember this...it just might take a few reminders. ; )