Comments on Birthblessed!: Mothering is so hard, it's easy.

Thanks so much for the friendly disclaimer. I'...

2009-10-29T17:10:06.208-05:00

Thanks so much for the friendly disclaimer. I've given this serious thought, but honestly my experience raising seven kids outside the U.S. has been nothing like your struggles at all. No pressure to date, no extracurriculars if we wanted them, no sports teams to join, no pressure to conform to styles and trends except when we visit the U.S., and no calling ahead for doctor's appointments. If I ever praise the benefits of a large family, I'll make sure to keep in mind that my experience is NOTHING like most American moms'.

Maybe I'm one of the "liars" you perceive? Honestly my experience was pretty good. I prefer the teen years over the preschool years any time! I love the teen years. Probably in the U.S. I wouldn't.

Anyway, this was a very eye-opening article. Thanks.

I agree so wholeheartedly I can't even find th...

2009-10-29T12:55:58.596-05:00

I agree so wholeheartedly I can't even find the words to tell you how much I agree!

I also love my teen. But WHEW - he's expensive and he's a LOT of work.

GREAT ARTICLE AMY. I love my teens, but man they ...

2009-10-28T00:01:58.640-05:00

GREAT ARTICLE AMY. I love my teens, but man they are work! Even if they are good kids. They drive me crazy at times.

Thanks for the comment on my blog. You should com...

2009-10-27T19:29:49.641-05:00

Thanks for the comment on my blog.

You should come hang with us at the park some Sunday!!! We're just an hour from you guys.

:)

Thanks Amy for this. I remember hearing and believ...

2009-10-27T16:46:34.781-05:00

Thanks Amy for this. I remember hearing and believing some of those statements all those years ago. Since then I have assured other small people parents that they are lies from this end of the parenting journey.

This is so very, very good. You really have a way ...

2009-10-27T15:13:24.475-05:00

This is so very, very good. You really have a way with speaking the truth, Amy. Way to speak up.

Can I link to this, Amy? As usual, you've sopk...

2009-10-27T14:57:54.354-05:00

Can I link to this, Amy? As usual, you've sopken some very real, very hard truth that so many (ie, ultra-QFers) don't want to hear.