tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post228296581504752384..comments2008-09-01T11:36:27.570-07:00I'm Genny...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05977090214116084952noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-80351386043552663882008-09-01T11:36:00.000-07:002008-09-01T11:36:00.000-07:00Yes, I know how you feel! I've been so looking forward to my oldest (5 1/2 to start school for the first time. Tomorrow is the big day and I'm so sad. It will never be the same again!Mama Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500392511466062266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-90562570887842991482008-08-31T14:55:00.000-07:002008-08-31T14:55:00.000-07:00I feel the same way. Thanks for the post! Beautiful as always!Munchkins and Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09984593709136419924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-47852274468545750202008-08-29T20:13:00.000-07:002008-08-29T20:13:00.000-07:00Beautifully put.......as always.angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02529859630615522678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-25835337219667505122008-08-29T17:06:00.000-07:002008-08-29T17:06:00.000-07:00Thank you Genny for visiting my blog and leave such encouraging words yesterday. I appreciate your kind heart.<BR/>Have great weekend.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-9903070192864305152008-08-28T21:41:00.000-07:002008-08-28T21:41:00.000-07:00I love summer and it's rythym for me and my children. It is hard for me when school starts - great postEllehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811592404892961945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-83229615571613096922008-08-28T19:36:00.000-07:002008-08-28T19:36:00.000-07:00wow! It's me 8 years ago! I had homeschooled the early years and when they were at school I couldn't look at their old school stuff without crying. I missed them terribly and felt that loneliness. <BR/><BR/>Actually, I often still do, as they drive off to different things.<BR/><BR/>Life is so bittersweet. Leaning on the sweet!Kathy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16575973280157910643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-31557651195872885832008-08-28T18:46:00.000-07:002008-08-28T18:46:00.000-07:00So true. I was just thinking today about my son leaving for college and actually posted my own writing from back then about it. No matter how old they are, we never quit being a mother, do we?The Dishes Will Waithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790075546231753082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-9363656767652206452008-08-28T17:33:00.000-07:002008-08-28T17:33:00.000-07:00Beautifully said. What a privilege it is to be a mother.Kristen@nosmallthinghttp://nosmallthing.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-47517338410274545092008-08-28T17:31:00.000-07:002008-08-28T17:31:00.000-07:00Beautiful post. No matter the age of our children, we never stop being a "Mom". It is a high and wonderful calling. Children are a treasure from the Lord.<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>JoyJoyfulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00010498759199040612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-50912356996718552642008-08-28T16:32:00.000-07:002008-08-28T16:32:00.000-07:00Now you have my eyes watering! This is just precious. Thank you so much for sharing. Treasure these days and moments. I only have one left at home and how I miss them all being here. Blessings girl.Alenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00453660387935544919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-90200354777783832952008-08-28T15:43:00.000-07:002008-08-28T15:43:00.000-07:00I love this post....<BR/><BR/>It all goes so fast. That first year or two of baby and toddler-hood seemed long at times. If only I knew how quickly it would all go!Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00469891836497620052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-23483188340652536822008-08-28T14:28:00.000-07:002008-08-28T14:28:00.000-07:00Brought tears to my eyes... my little man in napping in the next room and I know in a few years he will be at school all day :(.. I will enjoy everyday. Thank you for sharing.Mrs. Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05805496754201802031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-66257849372747332302008-08-28T11:13:00.000-07:002008-08-28T11:13:00.000-07:00Hi Genny, I just found your blog and am so happy I did. This post speaks directly to my heart and I have felt the same way this week as my children have been back in school!!!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17776094615073808040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-14621710363869214292008-08-28T08:36:00.000-07:002008-08-28T08:36:00.000-07:00Being a mom ~ no matter what age the kids are ~ is one of lifes greatest joys.Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-78511776492311383312008-08-27T23:03:00.000-07:002008-08-27T23:03:00.000-07:00That is the very essence of it...they are truly a gift.Jackie @ Our Moments Our Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06689420082726915164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-52173604499368579282008-08-27T22:50:00.000-07:002008-08-27T22:50:00.000-07:00So precious! I feel exactly the same way!Jamie @ Purposeful Pursuithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09567398445753025662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-17558641161360753002008-08-27T21:05:00.000-07:002008-08-27T21:05:00.000-07:00Being a mom is the best job! I am glad for my son to be in school just because he loves it so much.<BR/><BR/>He's only been in a couple of days and I haven't had any quiet time at home yet to start feeling sentimental!Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06958936771590770427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-31145272608250593332008-08-27T21:01:00.000-07:002008-08-27T21:01:00.000-07:00I have those moments when I realize what a privelege it is to be their mom... usually it's when they've said something that really touches me. We are blessed.Way More Homemadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18023742893411141413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-35566506464647366852008-08-27T18:35:00.000-07:002008-08-27T18:35:00.000-07:00Isn't it funny how we have those days when we just can't wait for a break, and then when we get one, we spend the whole time missing the kiddos? :)Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529137162073950732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-22320315366285516122008-08-27T18:20:00.000-07:002008-08-27T18:20:00.000-07:00Will isn't in school yet but sometimes I feel like I need a break, but the entire time I am away from him I miss him.Kristen Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16459128354316846076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-38992628200131630592008-08-27T15:41:00.000-07:002008-08-27T15:41:00.000-07:00Being a mom is all so bittersweet- my girlfriend when she had her first son said before he came along I never knew it hurt so bad to love someone...<BR/><BR/>my kids started school the week after July fourth and now only three weeks until their fall break. I'm so looking forward to it!Laura@Storytellin' Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490636535435174412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-87384082815050940202008-08-27T14:56:00.000-07:002008-08-27T14:56:00.000-07:00I'm already missing my girl in my heart, and she's only 16 months! But I could sure use some "me" time, too . . . Oh, the conflict, and the joy, of being a mom.MoziEsméhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-64152497772228168572008-08-27T13:00:00.000-07:002008-08-27T13:00:00.000-07:00So true! You want that time for yourself, but then you get it and somehow don't feel yourself because your little appendage(s) isn't with you. I miss my daughter when she takes a nap, but then can't wait for bedtime. I guess that might be the mantra of motherhood...<BR/>-CarrieBuzzings of a Queen Bee!http://www.blogger.com/profile/01620329144708471804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-62828630032867244762008-08-27T12:59:00.000-07:002008-08-27T12:59:00.000-07:00Oh Genny, I didn't need to read this - I'm already barely holding on to the idea of both of them gone all day by this time next week. I'm trying to fill my head with all the reasons this will be good, but it's very painful nonetheless. How I love being a mother!StephieAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17543298283557610542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-78669000340477896982008-08-27T12:52:00.000-07:002008-08-27T12:52:00.000-07:00I fight this same battle, too, even on a daily basis. I can't wait for bedtime to come, but then when I go in their room and look at them peacefully sleeping, I vow to be a better mother to them the next day.An Ordinary Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.com