tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post8484590902337562840..comments2023-09-25T04:35:05.908-05:00Comments on A Graceful Disaster: Juggling ActAliRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11332421707803139102noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-31411035536090995542014-01-19T18:35:51.169-06:002014-01-19T18:35:51.169-06:00I totally know what you mean buddy. Not about havi...I totally know what you mean buddy. Not about having the kids part, but the saying the wrong thing to your mom part, I'm all over that. You're being too hard on yourself :) Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08603827681164069304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-47197860688180347262014-01-12T23:50:19.832-06:002014-01-12T23:50:19.832-06:00I understand because this is the exact same way I ...I understand because this is the exact same way I blow it and let people down-- preoccupied, distracted.<br /><br />Hardly ever am I actually mean, but the hurtful things I do are more about oversights, inconsiderate moments, cluelessness.<br /><br />Yeah, not everyone is being run in circles by wild babies, true. And they really do fragment our thought patterns terribly.<br /><br />In the end, we love each other so damned much and are doing our best, and we're going to screw it up inevitably.<br /><br />This misunderstanding, miscommunication, regrettable, nobody's particular fault, just life.<br /><br />The grandma thing is a weird mixture of wanting to be involved and included and yet trying not to intrude or overstep. I never knew this about my mom or my mother in law or grandmas, but it's a tricky dance.<br /><br />One dumb comment out the mouth of the mom or the mil can cause so much stinging pain and hurt, pssht, but we're also just moms bumbling along, hoping for the best.<br /><br />Alicia, you and your mom are so close. Just tell her how much you love her and hate the misunderstanding. It's totally okay.<br /><br />I love you all so, Valvalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225253082963245064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803341.post-32249038920211963492014-01-12T18:31:10.767-06:002014-01-12T18:31:10.767-06:00Oh buddy, I feared that they were going to show up...Oh buddy, I feared that they were going to show up as you left. I definitely think you're being too hard on yourself. It was an unfortunate misunderstanding, and I'm sure your mother knows (or can imagine) what a feat it was for you and wasn't too phased, aside from missing sledding. And frankly, I think you're awesome about thinking of others. Really. <br /><br />But I get it, in hindsight you wish you had reacted differently. That just shows you care. No one is perfect.<br /><br />I am glad to hear that you and the kids had an amazing time sledding. The photos are adorable!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04427763668353870765noreply@blogger.com