tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post490637571201164376..comments2024-03-26T05:30:19.268-04:00Comments on E, Myself, and I: Oktoberfest 2011Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09280580738133742344noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-34463087781137418032011-10-26T10:44:53.114-04:002011-10-26T10:44:53.114-04:00Oktoberfest sounds like fun- I can't wait to h...Oktoberfest sounds like fun- I can't wait to have the drinks I have missed after having this baby!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-39754131308248040742011-10-26T10:42:58.713-04:002011-10-26T10:42:58.713-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Artsykatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02476344537029477173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-77347311157481163332011-10-22T22:58:46.218-04:002011-10-22T22:58:46.218-04:00I too was the first one to have a baby out of my c...I too was the first one to have a baby out of my closet friends and had many of the same feelings! But little did I know...what a sweet time of "advice giving" and "been there done that and totally understand" moments were lying ahead of me! Someone has to go first and then disclose all of motherhood's "dirty little secrets"! Last June at church during "senior Sunday" when all us moms were tearing up thinking of our babies graduating my sweet friend who had just had a baby leaned over and whispered, "I'm so glad you have to do everything first, especially sending Sam to Kindergarten...don't hold out on me when it's my time"! Enjoy being the "go-to" for many years to come!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11359620732128912169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-52660945923580089552011-10-20T09:47:11.048-04:002011-10-20T09:47:11.048-04:00What a fun party idea! I have found myself at a lo...What a fun party idea! I have found myself at a loss for friends, or so I feel, after having Luke. Being one of the first of my close friends to have a baby, I'm left out of a lot of the "newlywed" sort of activities. Nobody knows what it's like to have a newborn and how desperately I craved (and still would love) some adult conversation with friends! I agree, it's a season, but it's hard to go through it alone without the company of like-minded friends...<br />Hooray for blog buddies!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735336645271043027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-60787204382376878792011-10-20T09:28:07.173-04:002011-10-20T09:28:07.173-04:00I love this post! I have found that my relationshi...I love this post! I have found that my relationships have gone through a lot of changes over the last couple years more because there are changes in me and the in the things I want out of my days and weeks than specifically because we have had a baby, etc (we're getting there though). It's a bit of a struggle. I feel like I'm probably less fun and do less exciting things now. And I've also felt resistance from people who aren't on board with the changes in me or that I'll "allow" my relationships to change. That makes it even harder. Life and all the things about it are dynamic. I think accepting that and looking at the new things that changes bring for you to look forward too rather than mourning (too much) the things you are "missing out on" makes it easier.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14777256436410947345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-11546235921597980132011-10-20T09:26:27.691-04:002011-10-20T09:26:27.691-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14777256436410947345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-13705781153481988552011-10-20T09:16:04.126-04:002011-10-20T09:16:04.126-04:00Sorry we missed it! We didn't have a baby sit...Sorry we missed it! We didn't have a baby sitter for baby P and she was in bed at 7pm. Let me know if you need anything.... I'm so excited to see your pictures from this upcoming weekend. JenJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06937735848457503926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-41520159330160994642011-10-20T01:15:08.880-04:002011-10-20T01:15:08.880-04:00What a fun tradition! I don't have any kids, s...What a fun tradition! I don't have any kids, so I can't really relate to that aspect of your post. But I do find that there are seasons in my friendships. The way I related to my friends in college, compared to after graduation, is quite different. How I related to friends during law school was different than college. How I manage my relationships is different now 6 months post graduation than it was during law school. You get the picture. I think that's normal. There are aspects of prior seasons I kind of nostalgically wish had continued, but I'm of the "enjoy today" camp so try not to feel bad about things changing.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397176667036107115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4697741219507547157.post-8297801348904316802011-10-19T23:22:27.623-04:002011-10-19T23:22:27.623-04:00Once again, I can so relate... I have a group of g...Once again, I can so relate... I have a group of girlfriends that have been my besties for 15+ years. Last week my MIL was visiting and asked how they're all doing and what they've been up to, when I realized I haven't talked to any of them in 2 months! They're all stay at home moms or part-time working moms and I'm the only one working full time therefore, I feel like I miss out on everything. And my weekend time with my little one is so short and precious that I refuse to spend it rushing around trying to go here or there with a million people. Things have definitely changed and it's bitter sweet but I would never change any of it. Being a Mom is such a blessing. I'm sure you feel the same. Thanks for always sharing your heart. There are so many of us that are hearing you loud and clear. :)Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219406312337769973noreply@blogger.com