Jun 8 2009
I just read a post on a random blog that I’ve never visited before, and I have to tell you that this post? It resonated with me in a way that brought me to tears.
With a 4 and a 2-year old, I feel like my whole life is one big “no.” And lately, Pea’s whole life is another big “no,” passed along to her little sister, her puppy, her whomever… And I get so irritated with her. Tell her that saying no? It’s mommy’s job. Not Pea’s job. My job.
To say no? Just a broad, all-encompassing no? What a job to have.
I don’t sound like a lot of fun, do I?
So now, I, too, will be breaking out a pen and writing “just say yes” on my hand.
Finding this post? Was serendipity, at it’s best…
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oh great! i’ll send you an email now. thanks!!
I’m on my way to read that post. Thanks
Janet -
Shoot me an email, will you? I can’t find you in my contact list, weird. Yes, the sandbox has held up incredibly well, and it’s still the most popular ‘toy’ around, once the nice weather rolls around. I can get the instructions to you – my husband made it in just a couple of hours, costs practically nothing, and although he cut everything in his fancy workshop, you can get the pieces you need cut for you, and then just have to join them together. Although, something tells me that your husband will also have an amazing workshop! Also, I want to get those patterns to you, so don’t forget to email and I’ll reply back to you today with all the goodies.
hey melissa, this is totally unrelated but i remember a post about a sandbox your hubby built for the girls last summer. i was thinking of doing one for the kids. how has that one held up? do they enjoy it??
Me, too! Love this, thanks! Now, I’m going to say yes to my pillow!
i read mommy coddle’s blog daily and this post was definitely an eye opener for me. so today was a yes day all the way!
great post! great blog link article! thanks.
Resonated is an understatement…this is me through and through. Ugh. Thank you for posting this today – I am having one of those “I am such a failure as a mom” days and this is exactly what I needed to hear. Will be starting off my day tomorrow by writing “Say yes” on my hand for sure.