tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post7901465906702552135..comments2024-01-30T12:13:22.632-05:00Comments on Don Mills Diva: And now I knowDon Mills Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-57985214300770379592009-03-08T00:53:00.000-05:002009-03-08T00:53:00.000-05:00So beautifully said. And he does look like a big b...So beautifully said. And he does look like a big boy with that haircut!JCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582581376724478366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-83607886791989753292009-03-06T16:11:00.000-05:002009-03-06T16:11:00.000-05:00My friend, QT, is the only non-parent I know that ...My friend, QT, is the only non-parent I know that "gets it" - she loves my kids as much as I do and would throw herself in front of a train for them just as I would . . . it's a different life, a different everything the minute that masterpiece enters your life.<BR/><BR/>You said this all so beautifully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-71709303024286868552009-03-05T21:26:00.000-05:002009-03-05T21:26:00.000-05:00Well said. My masterpieces are FANTASTIC, by the w...Well said. My masterpieces are FANTASTIC, by the way. And I happen to think your little dude is one, too.tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-59528359179791223382009-03-05T16:59:00.000-05:002009-03-05T16:59:00.000-05:00I've thought about that before too. To some I'm th...I've thought about that before too. To some I'm the "expert" because my oldest is 5. And to others I'm the "newbie" because my oldest is "only" 5. It's weird...CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537821831479150677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-43641091021526293612009-03-05T16:41:00.000-05:002009-03-05T16:41:00.000-05:00Awesome post, DMD. this sums up what I've been fee...Awesome post, DMD. this sums up what I've been feeling. Who could have possibly prepared me when I was sitting, pregnant for the first time, in my office cubicle, counting down the days to parenthood. The second one was even more surprising. I could mother one, so second should be no problem. NO ONE can prepare you. <BR/><BR/>Totally like writing a novel. A really long, philosophical, mathematical, scientific and historical one.... ;)Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07516203764767040649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-53836312401702703732009-03-05T16:05:00.000-05:002009-03-05T16:05:00.000-05:00I remember trying to explain to a childless friend...I remember trying to explain to a childless friend that it wasn't that all parents had this secret club in which we all conspired to convince the outside world that our children consumed our lives... Our children DO in fact consume our lives.<BR/><BR/>But, that's also why parents tend to band together. Nobody else would tolerate our unfinished sentences let alone conversations.<BR/><BR/>I love your novel analogy.Zip n Tizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760606219381683552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-30878971264610018602009-03-05T14:38:00.000-05:002009-03-05T14:38:00.000-05:00That is so true! I can't believe someone would mak...That is so true! I can't believe someone would make such a comment to a mommy blogger. Very odd.Pregnantly Plumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16520084082888706200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-52419989522760195622009-03-05T14:19:00.000-05:002009-03-05T14:19:00.000-05:00OMG, I know. Lately I have felt that every single...OMG, I know. Lately I have felt that every single moment with my daughters is precious and I can't believe I'm lucky enough to get to be a part of it. It is simply amazing to me that I created these beautiful human beings, who love me with such a pure, unconditional love. As if to say, "Thanks for giving me life." How can you explain that to someone who hasn't experienced it? You can't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-2228596283714791652009-03-05T13:17:00.000-05:002009-03-05T13:17:00.000-05:00I love this post so much! You powerfully and clea...I love this post so much! You powerfully and clearly put in words what I think many moms and dads feel and can't express. Thank you!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399657533400080490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-39776469535330913322009-03-05T11:44:00.000-05:002009-03-05T11:44:00.000-05:00My husband always said that he wouldn't "get it" u...My husband always said that he wouldn't "get it" until he had children of his own. And guess what! Now he gets it! I think that is at the heart of it all. You just don't know until you are in it with your very own children.<BR/><BR/>This was so enjoyable to read. Thank you...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044279582701415786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-66412745881842016832009-03-05T09:31:00.000-05:002009-03-05T09:31:00.000-05:00Being a mom really does change or perspective on e...Being a mom really does change or perspective on everything. Very well said. It also reminds me to be nicer to my own mom, who I sometimes feel has trouble letting go. But, of course she will feel that way.InTheFastLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691830067979224059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-3761212357162174552009-03-05T07:29:00.000-05:002009-03-05T07:29:00.000-05:00Blogging is something I wish I'd had while raising...Blogging is something I wish I'd had while raising my children, to be able to share all those firsts in written form, to be able to interact with a thousand other mothers to have that support and camaraderie. Mothers today are very lucky to have this venue. <BR/><BR/>If my son were little again, I would write - with grief! - about the day we got his hair cut and the little blonde curls fell away. I would write about the day Daddy put him on the school bus for the first time and I was away on business (with more grief!). And I would write about the day I found out someone had hurt and forever damaged my daughter. <BR/><BR/>Much of it is done in retrospect for me now, but it is no less unique to me, as your son is to you. <BR/><BR/>Write on! <BR/><BR/>Peace - DRiverPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846730934649303857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-46386786669663518522009-03-05T02:51:00.000-05:002009-03-05T02:51:00.000-05:00it truly is impossible to understand until you are...it truly is impossible to understand until you are there. <BR/><BR/>well said.Corey~living and lovinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719661119360487023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-14776084236749656452009-03-04T22:19:00.000-05:002009-03-04T22:19:00.000-05:00I like Cheri's idea. As a parent just KNOW that yo...I like Cheri's idea. As a parent just KNOW that your child is different from every other kid on the planet. Also, you're madly in love with your child and you know how dorky people are who are in love. That has to be part of it to. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I hate the haircuts. I'm glad my son's hair is extremely curly and just seems to curl up tighter and tighter as it gets longer. I hope I don't have to cut it until he's 10.KGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236206776336550381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-46739781252276410392009-03-04T17:00:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:00:00.000-05:00:)::signs the picture petition::;):)<BR/>::signs the picture petition::<BR/>;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11744571176673865035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-79455410130293166462009-03-04T16:50:00.000-05:002009-03-04T16:50:00.000-05:00When I was pregnant with my first child, and in he...When I was pregnant with my first child, and in her very early days, I was amazed to think that everyone started this way. It made me look at people differently. Even the most nondescript souls that never would have gotten a second thought had a mother. Someone took care of them, or they wouldn't be here today.<BR/><BR/>As for haircuts, my 6.5 month old boy has rather shaggy locks, which I refuse to consider trimming. I know that as soon as I do he will not look the same to me, and I will embark on a similar journey of self-exploration. So I'm dragging my heels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-70600333481982772462009-03-04T15:35:00.000-05:002009-03-04T15:35:00.000-05:00Of course not everyone gets it. That's why it's so...Of course not everyone gets it. That's why it's so special. <BR/><BR/>Write on.<BR/><BR/>On the subject of haircuts: If you could take a moment to share some diva-wisdom - is it possible for a hair cut to also turn the clock backwards? I'm contemplating a sassy fringe (bangs). I could do with losing a year or five. What do you think?Sasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697836741843809088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-80319368360191459012009-03-04T15:13:00.000-05:002009-03-04T15:13:00.000-05:00I understand. Well said.I agree with OHMommy. Wher...I understand. Well said.<BR/><BR/>I agree with OHMommy. Where are the pictures? We must see pictures.Ellynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907807448468020160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-88708752260807027302009-03-04T15:01:00.000-05:002009-03-04T15:01:00.000-05:00I think you can understand the need of parents to ...I think you can understand the need of parents to be with other parents. If you're not a parent you don't understand--and why would you?<BR/><BR/>I don't understand why it annoys people for others to be happy about undergoing a magical and life-altering experience AND I don't understand why people don't get that their magical and life-altering experience may not hold quite as much magic for others.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-32673002144190321052009-03-04T14:57:00.000-05:002009-03-04T14:57:00.000-05:00Actually April I'm not sure we disagree on that. I...Actually April I'm not sure we disagree on that. If I had just thought it through I could have skipped the whole damn essay I just wrote and said it succiently like you and Cheri did:<BR/><BR/><BR/>No one in the entire history of mankind has ever parented my child.<BR/><BR/>Perfect.<BR/><BR/>:-)<BR/>xoDon Mills Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-24472685833577275522009-03-04T14:47:00.000-05:002009-03-04T14:47:00.000-05:00I have to disagree a little with you. No one's eve...I have to disagree a little with you. No one's ever parented my children. It is a unique experience for every single one of us, but the camaraderie we find in others who are going through it is one of the benefits, for sure.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-53597702758723245922009-03-04T14:30:00.000-05:002009-03-04T14:30:00.000-05:00Wow! That is such an amazing post. It sums it up s...Wow! That is such an amazing post. It sums it up so perfectly. Wonderful.Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01623046375096046381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-49795055629735778122009-03-04T14:25:00.000-05:002009-03-04T14:25:00.000-05:00Oh this is just so perfect. Just beautifully said...Oh this is just so perfect. Just beautifully said.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-74277090001549740742009-03-04T14:05:00.000-05:002009-03-04T14:05:00.000-05:00This is exactly why Silas hasn't had a haircut in ...This is exactly why Silas hasn't had a haircut in 6 months. I can't stand that it makes him look so grown up. Of course, with his Javier Bardem hair, he looks like a sociopath, so...Shaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15987082306573944813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-64747291684317212722009-03-04T13:23:00.000-05:002009-03-04T13:23:00.000-05:00Yep, you got it. And it doesn't change no matter h...Yep, you got it. And it doesn't change no matter how many children you have. <BR/>I haven't been around this month and I hope you are doing well, you are in my thoughts often.Mighty Morphin' Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244716672872427829noreply@blogger.com