tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post3351320422066749004..comments2024-01-30T12:13:22.632-05:00Comments on Don Mills Diva: OneDon Mills Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-48028317898929781992008-11-17T20:50:00.000-05:002008-11-17T20:50:00.000-05:00I see this empty hole in my family, my son should ...I see this empty hole in my family, my son should have had an older sister to pretend with, and he should be pestering me to help with the new baby right now. But because my body kills girls, there's just him, and he makes up elaborate games with stuffed toys and cushions all on his own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-6773234664552113082008-11-07T15:20:00.000-05:002008-11-07T15:20:00.000-05:00That nearly made me cry.That nearly made me cry.Jainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666481569069955190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-16328144547986987172008-11-02T19:17:00.002-05:002008-11-02T19:17:00.002-05:00It sounds to me like his imagination is serving hi...It sounds to me like his imagination is serving him just fine...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-9802172602261338722008-11-02T19:17:00.001-05:002008-11-02T19:17:00.001-05:00Like others, I'm sad for you too. But! I come bear...Like others, I'm sad for you too. But! I come bearing good tidings. I am an only and I did fine. Better than fine. We have 2 sets of friends with onlies and they get to do so many things we can not fathom with two. There's a different level of concentration when the parents out number the kids.<BR/><BR/>More than one does not guarantee a playmate.<BR/><BR/>Just last week I was talking about #3. And then we went to the pumpkin patch. My two ran off ahead and it occurred to me, that they are kids and a baby would be a baby. That baby would be with me, they'd not include him/her in their reindeer games. And that sealed it for me. *This* is my family.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092725913936772008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-31520906328293265722008-11-02T19:17:00.000-05:002008-11-02T19:17:00.000-05:00It sounds to me like his imagination is serving hi...It sounds to me like his imagination is serving him just fine...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-24228486288287422112008-11-02T17:31:00.000-05:002008-11-02T17:31:00.000-05:00I'm sorry for your heartache. I can tell you, hav...I'm sorry for your heartache. I can tell you, having raised one to adulthood as an only, that it's not necessarily a bad thing for them. <BR/><BR/>My little one is an only as well, his brother is 22 so he's not around to play with him. I think about the same thing, how I wish he had a sibling his age, but it's not going to happen. I understand why it hurts your heart that Graham doesn't have anyone.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254181459688488318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-72218589310994471582008-11-01T01:24:00.000-04:002008-11-01T01:24:00.000-04:00oof. i hear you on this one.oof. i hear you on this one.painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-19861330180653600472008-10-31T12:05:00.000-04:002008-10-31T12:05:00.000-04:00Siblings can be wonderful, but there's no guarante...Siblings can be wonderful, but there's no guarantee that they'll be playmates or grow into friends. You just have to do what is right for you. That said, last night Bad (almost 2) INSISTED that his sister "Eegie" come and sleep in his bed, and when I went to check on them before turning in myself, I almost choked on my own heart, he was lying upside down on top of the covers, but they were turned into each other, and holding hands. Too bad they ruined it by trying to beat the crap out of each other at breakfast this morning! Ah well....Badness Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05660823596302637985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-25798083241240381482008-10-31T09:49:00.000-04:002008-10-31T09:49:00.000-04:00Your boy is precious, and you are raising him lovi...Your boy is precious, and you are raising him lovingly.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021115136487735411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-60425027546117590992008-10-31T08:36:00.000-04:002008-10-31T08:36:00.000-04:00Life isn't always what we picture, is it? And yet,...Life isn't always what we picture, is it? And yet, you have Graham and he is FABulous. Siblings are a wonderful gift for children, but not necessary for a happy life. <BR/><BR/>Take care...tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-20365931428138153832008-10-31T08:03:00.000-04:002008-10-31T08:03:00.000-04:00Kelly, this is a heartbreaking, but beautiful post...Kelly, this is a heartbreaking, but beautiful post. It is a wonderful thing how Graham plays so well with Horace. It's amazing watching them grow up, but at the same time so bittersweet...I was just ordering the kids' school photos and cannot believe the changes in a year. Mind-boggling, my boy even thinks he's a different person ;).<BR/><BR/>Never inadequate, sweetie. Never. <BR/><BR/>Hugs to you. (And you'll be getting some for real over that drink ...)Karen MEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834425321020756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-45810546918682123532008-10-30T23:29:00.000-04:002008-10-30T23:29:00.000-04:00Oh! This hits me in the heart. I totally relate to...Oh! This hits me in the heart. I totally relate to realizing you have a boy and not a baby anymore -- and also to wishing for a sibling for him.Damselflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139191935886860839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-71387045953219056562008-10-30T23:04:00.000-04:002008-10-30T23:04:00.000-04:00Oh Kelly, I have been thinking about you and this ...Oh Kelly, I have been thinking about you and this journey for a long time, wondering how you are doing. I am sorry that you are having a hard time. <BR/>I think Graham would be playing with the cat whether he had a sibling or not. That is pretty cute!Mighty Morphin' Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244716672872427829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-33780338650112069632008-10-30T22:22:00.000-04:002008-10-30T22:22:00.000-04:00Just yesterday night I wrote about whether we shou...Just yesterday night I wrote about whether we should stay with 2 or have #3. Now I'm not overly certain of your situation, so please don't be offended, but one of the comments on my post was: "You'll never regret the children you have, but will always regret the ones you didn't have". That one comment has pretty much sealed the deal for my hubby and I - this spring we'll be trying for #3. That said, no matter how many children you have, Graham will always be a happy little boy because of how much you love and truly care for him.Janice @ Mom On The Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311920958711176636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-39447629904915808472008-10-30T22:09:00.000-04:002008-10-30T22:09:00.000-04:00Its almost like it slaps you in the face isn't it....Its almost like it slaps you in the face isn't it. Whatever choice you make, it will all work out as it should.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237061502041133837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-83939847362942520812008-10-30T20:08:00.001-04:002008-10-30T20:08:00.001-04:00I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I have bee...I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I have been dealing with the same type of feelings for the past year or so. It's hard to accept when something you planned for or expected doesn't happen.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you've got Graham and that you cherish him. I hope these other feelings will pass.Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-10683911711690365342008-10-30T20:08:00.000-04:002008-10-30T20:08:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I have bee...I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I have been dealing with the same type of feelings for the past year or so. It's hard to accept when something you planned for or expected doesn't happen.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you've got Graham and that you cherish him. I hope these other feelings will pass.Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-46240558265518340662008-10-30T19:08:00.000-04:002008-10-30T19:08:00.000-04:00I love and HATE those moments. They make you so pr...I love and HATE those moments. They make you so proud in one breath and break your heart the next.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982885583277159130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-40413151163758972742008-10-30T19:04:00.000-04:002008-10-30T19:04:00.000-04:00That's really sweet. :)You have nothing to feel ba...That's really sweet. :)<BR/><BR/>You have nothing to feel bad about. I've read that it's best to wait at least 3 years between babies anyway. You're doing fine.<BR/><BR/>I just recently started following this blog, so I haven't learned much about you yet, and I hope you don't find this question rude or intrusive. Are you unable to conceive for some reason? Feel free to not answer if you don't want to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-7309338365118336512008-10-30T15:30:00.000-04:002008-10-30T15:30:00.000-04:00Oh, I so know what you mean.Oh, I so know what you mean.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-81127675619369388182008-10-30T12:33:00.000-04:002008-10-30T12:33:00.000-04:00I can tell Graham is a sweetheart. Where's the pi...I can tell Graham is a sweetheart. Where's the picture? Feel better. (:Cheffie-Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568520021347503121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-28975805969928720062008-10-30T11:24:00.000-04:002008-10-30T11:24:00.000-04:00They grow so fast. Sigh.They grow so fast. Sigh.Angellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084789720358907986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-78275420407982676292008-10-30T11:07:00.000-04:002008-10-30T11:07:00.000-04:00My baby, who turned 8 in October, wanted to sleep ...My baby, who turned 8 in October, wanted to sleep in my bed last night bc she was scared. My dh got angry at the mention. My thought "darn it she's still my baby".<BR/><BR/>They are always babies. They are always growing up.<BR/>Ironic.Parent Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473048540475693889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-76394668402307826362008-10-30T11:04:00.000-04:002008-10-30T11:04:00.000-04:00((Hugs)) .. don't feel bad..((Hugs)) .. don't feel bad..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454432385331536006.post-28763128042532849182008-10-30T10:23:00.001-04:002008-10-30T10:23:00.001-04:00These moments are so real and so touching. Enjoy ...These moments are so real and so touching. Enjoy them and don't be sad he is happy you can tell.<BR/><BR/>Mara<BR/>http://24stepstogo.blogspot.com/Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542309122209632347noreply@blogger.com