Comments on: say yes: be more than just “mom”

By: melissa from girlymama

melissa from girlymama — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:19:43 +0000

kel, i just found this post from linkwithin and it is so, so fabulous. i love it. its true that i love, love LOVE being a mom. but when i felt that pull that i could do more. and i think that – despite a slightly messier house – my family benefited my mental health improved having an outlet

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By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:09:17 +0000

Fantastic post, Kelly! I’m struggling with this myself. I’ve had to work outside the home full time for all of my kids’ lives while my husband gets to stay home with them. I truly hate being away from them and I’m not doing what I love at all. Not only do I feel like I am not being a parent, but I am also losing myself in a job I don’t love, just to pay the bills.

Today is the day I start to say YES to what I want my life to be. Thanks for such an inspiring post!
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By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:38:24 +0000

Nicely done, Kelly! I have to agree that it’s not JUST about saying yes, but about saying yes to the right things and “HELL NO!” to the wrong things. I tend to get it all backwards, and say no to the things that are really important to me, but say yes to the things I feel guilty about if I don’t do them. It’s a double-edged sword.

This is a good reminder to decide what’s important (besides spouse and kids) and make sure that my “yes” answers support that the most.
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By: CentsibleLife

CentsibleLife — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:16:05 +0000

Yay you did it!
Thanks. I think it's really and about me post.

By: Neal@wealthpilgrim

Neal@wealthpilgrim — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:14:04 +0000

I like this very much. It gives me a great sense of who you are.

By: CentsibleLife

CentsibleLife — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:09:19 +0000

Joe, it is a measure of being a good parent. I personally feel like I was using as an excuse not to do things though. I have by all means a very blessed life, and an extraordinarily supportive husband, so there is no reason not to go ahead and try things.

It's not selfish at all, it's good for you, makes you better parents, and gives your children a wonderful example.

By: CentsibleLife

CentsibleLife — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:00:43 +0000

Definitely, it's not just about being a mom. It happens in all kinds of situations. Think of how many people feel they have to stay in their jobs and hate them. I like that, inspired action.

By: JoeTaxpayer

JoeTaxpayer — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:33:18 +0000

I'm a Dad and I've done the same thing. Someone I haven't seen in a while asks how I am, and I talk about my daughter for 10 minutes. Maybe it's a reflection of how involved we are as parents, that's actually a good thing.
My wife and I are still trying to have a regular adult time night, maybe every other week. Sometimes it's a struggle to take care of ourselves but not be selfish, we only have so much time with our kids. It sounds like you've reached a good balance.