tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post113770806589505325..comments2024-02-16T15:14:36.719-06:00Comments on Wet Noodle Posse: Oh, Baby, by Kiki ClarkMJFredrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1137776831649694122006-01-20T11:07:00.000-06:002006-01-20T11:07:00.000-06:00Jenna, I think you're spot on. And as writers, I t...Jenna, I think you're spot on. And as writers, I think we want to live ALL those lives. We don't want to miss anything. So I'm missing something, and it's very defined, as opposed to the more nebulous "freedom" concepts that a mother might miss. The challenge for me is to make the most of my freedom -- to experience life so well that I won't have many regrets. It's not a small challenge. I used to say that my motto was "Live Large." That's still okay, but I think it needs refining. I'll have to work on that.Esri Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912657945785764363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1137770218772075832006-01-20T09:16:00.000-06:002006-01-20T09:16:00.000-06:00And then there are the times, when they're babies,...And then there are the times, when they're babies, that they are upset, and you pick them up and they give that big, contented sigh, lay their heads down on your shoulder, and go to sleep. It's magic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1137760326115277702006-01-20T06:32:00.000-06:002006-01-20T06:32:00.000-06:00Jill, my son, 14 (the delinquent ;) ), did the sam...Jill, my son, 14 (the delinquent ;) ), did the same thing at Christmas. It's a great feeling. He's worth everything, though of course he didn't give me much trouble. I think that's why I only have the one child - I got the best one!MJFredrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881706931355203700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1137759992466165482006-01-20T06:26:00.000-06:002006-01-20T06:26:00.000-06:00And Jenna those great moments don't end. We had a...And Jenna those great moments don't end. We had a birthday party for my youngest at the house. Seven - yikes. After it was over, she turned to me, gave me the biggest hug ever and whispered, "Thank you for my party." It was just awesome because it was so unprompted and I knew it would be a great memory for her.<BR/><BR/>And Esri - wow. You gotta keep up informed!Jill Monroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12917867670224368810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1137730176879485422006-01-19T22:09:00.000-06:002006-01-19T22:09:00.000-06:00The baby is a complete doll. What huge, beautiful ...The baby is a complete doll. What huge, beautiful eyes!<BR/><BR/>I'm in the Kiki camp in that the hubby and I don't have kiddos. I love being an aunt though. I have two nieces and a nephew, so I get to love and spoil them while still having the freedom to live my own life pretty much to my own schedule. There are times that I feel guilty when I meet people who want kids so much and can't have them or who have trouble conceiving. Doesn't seem fair to them.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1137729172994144352006-01-19T21:52:00.000-06:002006-01-19T21:52:00.000-06:00Oh my gosh. That baby is an ANGEL.I know what you ...Oh my gosh. That baby is an ANGEL.<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean, Esri, about having a tough time giving up the idea of freedom. Becoming a mother is a huge switch. I'm suddenly on a round-the-clock schedule. Then there's the lack of sleep. (I haven't had a serious sleep-in for a year. I kid you not.) And then there were the months when the baby hated the car so much that I couldn't even take her to the grocery store a mile away, because she'd scream and scream and scream. I was afraid to leave the house. Boy am I glad those days are over.<BR/><BR/>And as your friend said, for every negative there are tons of positives. Christmas morning, with my husband in his Santa hat and the baby climbing up to open her first presents, was awwwwesome. <BR/><BR/>I think a person is always a little wistful about whatever road she doesn't take. I know for me, it's always fun to read about your artistic, free and sophisticated life, Esri. James Bond party? How friggin' cool! Staying up till 2 in the morning drinking champagne? Wow!!Jennie Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05391854333105140789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1137726485318154142006-01-19T21:08:00.000-06:002006-01-19T21:08:00.000-06:00Hee hee, Kiki! Children are a joy and a trial. Luc...Hee hee, Kiki! Children are a joy and a trial. <BR/>Lucky that there is more than one way to live one's life in this day and age. <BR/>DianeDiane Gastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770373530197339170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18101458.post-1137710472594843432006-01-19T16:41:00.000-06:002006-01-19T16:41:00.000-06:00If she screams, just read to her from your manuscr...If she screams, just read to her from your manuscript. She LOVES to be read to. (But beware, she may try to eat it.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com