tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post4101156596119801222..comments2022-11-09T05:43:07.561-08:00Comments on Transparencies of Motherhood: Transparent Moment--Mommy needs friendsGretahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14334321470489316907noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-43145733677781308972010-10-28T12:59:38.502-07:002010-10-28T12:59:38.502-07:00Wow... this is incredibly strange... I literally j...Wow... this is incredibly strange... I literally just, JUST finished the 5 love languages... just wrote one of my friends an e-mail with affirming words of love, and was contemplating that I am a weirdo because I let my little guy have candy from the neighbor (who doesn't speak english, and I don't speak german) just because he loves them, that I do every holiday x 10, I don't eat organic...etc. I feel sometimes like a walking contradiction, I will find a friend and we will be friends for sometime but being in the military all my friendships have a shelf life of usually 6 months to a year... leaving me to start all over from scratch!! Thank you for your post I feel not so alone and realize there are people all around the world trying and failing but trying again just like I am!!!Megan, Ivan and Antonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701928540046116331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-73950075541410348532010-10-23T05:10:24.013-07:002010-10-23T05:10:24.013-07:00This is so true. I have two friends near by with b...This is so true. I have two friends near by with babies Nate's age and they are my LIFELINE. I met one through a library class that I forced myself to go to when Nate was 5 months old. The class ended before I worked up the nerve to "ask her out." So my husband helped me cyberstalk her. Now, a year later, we make a point of having weekly playdates. I don't know what I'd do without her!Amber@Nater Tothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00598500414369419839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-2893081291545790212010-10-22T06:33:43.554-07:002010-10-22T06:33:43.554-07:00@Annette--I've connected with some friends fro...@Annette--I've connected with some friends from the past via facebook too that are now mommies...that's a great tip! And thanks, I'm glad we can be online friends too :)<br /><br />@Ana--I wish I could give you a hug right now! I love and hate your analogy of the park being like high school. I love it because it's so true...you're right on and it's perfectly worded. And I hate it because it's SO true.Gretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334321470489316907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-86693348942825327752010-10-22T05:52:17.988-07:002010-10-22T05:52:17.988-07:00This post almost made me cry. Oh how I yearn for a...This post almost made me cry. Oh how I yearn for a mommy friend! I am one of those reclusive mommies who is slightly haunted by her own personal experiences so she's anxious about bringing her boys into the world around her. <br /><br />I hate going to the park with my sons. It's like being in high school again, holding my lunch tray and looking out at a crowded cafeteria of unknown faces. Will the other moms talk to me? Will my son be accepted? Will he play nice? Will I click with other mommies? God blessed me with a gregarious little boy who will just start playing with any child, but it's normally me...mommy...who is too shy to play nice.<br /><br />I'll be one of your first users of mommymatch.com!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18382081217348597368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-59595743893330746872010-10-20T10:15:30.726-07:002010-10-20T10:15:30.726-07:00I would never survive without my mom friends. I re...I would never survive without my mom friends. I really had to get out of my comfort zone to meet them but it was so worth it!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108391125947444603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-61107392714688193992010-10-20T03:32:58.968-07:002010-10-20T03:32:58.968-07:00By the way Greta, if you lived close to me, we'...By the way Greta, if you lived close to me, we'd absolutely have playdates together with our kids! So glad I can at least be your friend online.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751729674145716517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-68576040678247839962010-10-20T03:29:46.506-07:002010-10-20T03:29:46.506-07:00You are so right about all of this. Most mommy gr...You are so right about all of this. Most mommy groups want to meet around 10 in the morningish. If you're not available at this time, well, then, you're usually out of luck. I actually made some great mommy friends from FaceBook--people that were acquaintances from say high school that suddenly wanted to pair up because we had children the same age. Then another time (I'm almost embarrassed to say this) I actually followed--no probably stalked--a woman at the "Bounce Barn." She seemed so wonderful with her son, and I wanted to know if she'd be interested in getting together. Surprisingly, she wasn't freaked out that a stranger came over to her, and she actually sent me an email to let me know when she usually meets with her mommies' group...<br /><br />Yes, making mommy friends can be quite daunting. I've been at the playground alone while other mommies chatted away with each other...we do need pals!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751729674145716517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-11986523066395981502010-10-19T21:32:10.071-07:002010-10-19T21:32:10.071-07:00I love your post, it is sooo true. Two of the mom...I love your post, it is sooo true. Two of the mommy friends I hangout with a lot, I met randomly. One I actually met at the park. I don't think I can keep my sanity without them. It's always nice to have someone to talk to who is going through the exact same things.kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15489694197065687558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-91688721627118767532010-10-19T20:49:35.393-07:002010-10-19T20:49:35.393-07:00@Naomi--Thanks :)
@Jesse and Taylor-- Taylor, yo...@Naomi--Thanks :) <br /><br />@Jesse and Taylor-- Taylor, you are an incredible blessing in my life...though you don't have my sweet niece here YET, you continue to bless me in so many ways. I am so excited for your journey with your little princess.<br /><br />@Bontrager Family--Calah, let's hang out more! Thanks for stopping by the blog :)Gretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334321470489316907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-16690889164005441962010-10-19T19:46:07.262-07:002010-10-19T19:46:07.262-07:00Oh my goodness Greta! This is so where I'm at ...Oh my goodness Greta! This is so where I'm at right now and trying to make it better but still struggle with it almost daily! I love your blog and your honesty!Calah https://www.blogger.com/profile/05998789120794608916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-55642823869374571242010-10-19T13:10:11.715-07:002010-10-19T13:10:11.715-07:00this is why i have you. so thankful!! although i m...this is why i have you. so thankful!! although i may not be of much help to you ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7367618772635732943.post-90796355782352030702010-10-19T11:22:29.639-07:002010-10-19T11:22:29.639-07:00I love your post. You are so right and not alone! ...I love your post. You are so right and not alone! I don't know what I would do without Mommy friends! If we lived closer (actually, not sure where you live-ha!) I would totally be your mommy friend : )Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093788147775626648noreply@blogger.com