tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post121695276501932082..comments2024-01-02T13:03:28.273-07:00Comments on Cookie's Chronicles: The Inevitability of Change and the Futility of ResistanceCookie’s Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-8263854774251961582011-09-17T09:36:25.422-06:002011-09-17T09:36:25.422-06:00Jessica, if I was ever in some kind of pageant (ok...Jessica, if I was ever in some kind of pageant (okay... friends... you can all stop laughing now), and was asked what I want most for the world, my answer would be SLEEP.Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-79360733537441040892011-09-17T09:35:06.500-06:002011-09-17T09:35:06.500-06:00Deb, the reason that this is so hysterically funny...Deb, the reason that this is so hysterically funny (in that same, 'I want to throw my @)&%#(%^Q#$ computer out the window' way you noted), is that I created this post once, it completely disappeared, and I had to recreate it from scratch. I was very tempted to add #11 to my list, but at the time was too frustrated to laugh about it. Sigh. 'Puters.Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-2129713961168636082011-09-16T22:20:09.391-06:002011-09-16T22:20:09.391-06:00Every one of these is so true that I don't eve...Every one of these is so true that I don't even know where to begin agreeing with you! I guess with sleep because I want it so desperately. Perfect post.Jessica {Team Rasler}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03605645521225532592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-58560223681896094952011-09-16T21:32:50.176-06:002011-09-16T21:32:50.176-06:00Last weekend, I tried commenting on a couple of po...Last weekend, I tried commenting on a couple of posts to no avail! It looks like it's going to work this time; though I can't actually see your post, I already read it. <br /><br />Take THAT, computer! <br /><br />Oh, wait . . . I might just steal your list and add "my computer" as a #11 thing-I-can't-control, whether or not it's during Li'l D's waking hours ("Fiper fox, mama!") or after ("#$@#%!#% internet, how are you failing again?!").<br /><br />I love every little bit of this post.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036505968642985025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-4155692089578273052011-09-15T21:49:17.623-06:002011-09-15T21:49:17.623-06:00It does get a little easier as they get older, Rac...It does get a little easier as they get older, Rach. Mostly because I can no longer sneak the last muffin with them noticing, I now make a meal for everyone and we all eat together. Meal planning helps... when I get around to it!Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-80468294088745527222011-09-15T21:47:02.990-06:002011-09-15T21:47:02.990-06:00Thanks Mama J. :) My heart is happy, despite the f...Thanks Mama J. :) My heart is happy, despite the fact that it beats a little too fast if I have to climb too many sets of stairs. Cough.Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-24094566964743752542011-09-15T21:42:20.047-06:002011-09-15T21:42:20.047-06:00Lisa - so true! I need to get or make a button for...Lisa - so true! I need to get or make a button for my son that says "I dressed myself today!" just so that people stop looking at me like I dress him in the dark.Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-9770902614193267942011-09-15T21:40:56.251-06:002011-09-15T21:40:56.251-06:00Thanks Amanda! :) I am always late for the party. ...Thanks Amanda! :) I am always late for the party. We are fashionably late, yes?Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-52890304635146256702011-09-15T21:40:07.760-06:002011-09-15T21:40:07.760-06:00Oh, Kim. The defiant toddler stage is rough. I fee...Oh, Kim. The defiant toddler stage is rough. I feel your pain. BTW, no one tells you about the defiant preschooler stage! Be afraid! Be very afraid.Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-68016322494197632202011-09-15T21:18:46.960-06:002011-09-15T21:18:46.960-06:00Oh dinner totally stresses me out all the time. I...Oh dinner totally stresses me out all the time. I'm trying so hard to be healthy and nutritious. I'm so careful about what I feed Donut and then I put junk in my body. I can barely get a chance to eat let alone cook.Rach (DonutsMama)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14029074046922966097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-59787818228724586792011-09-14T20:58:36.174-06:002011-09-14T20:58:36.174-06:00We share a lot on this list! The thing that troubl...We share a lot on this list! The thing that troubles me most is my exercise routine. Love your gratitude and happy heart!Mama, Hear Me Roarhttp://mamahearmeroar.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-16639492163837537552011-09-14T15:09:15.317-06:002011-09-14T15:09:15.317-06:00I especially like the end. I truly believed I wou...I especially like the end. I truly believed I would have more control over them. That they would actually listen to me and do what I say. I envisioned my little girls' hair would be done each day. I feel lucky if it gets combed. My son has many stylish clothes, but prefers to wear pajamas<br />Great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479218145921512834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-34637550474757845722011-09-14T11:26:55.501-06:002011-09-14T11:26:55.501-06:00I'm behind on my blog reading, so I'm a li...I'm behind on my blog reading, so I'm a little late to the party, but I just wanted to say that I completely agree with every single thing on this list and couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks for making my Wednesday!Amandahttp://www.lilahbility.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-12364822384305895192011-09-13T23:26:58.440-06:002011-09-13T23:26:58.440-06:00You're so right - change is inevitable! #10 hi...You're so right - change is inevitable! #10 hit home with me as I have a defiant little 2 year old on my hands now!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034271381748240025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-75002763124285142692011-09-13T11:54:36.775-06:002011-09-13T11:54:36.775-06:00Leighann, that may be the most challenging thing a...Leighann, that may be the most challenging thing about motherhood. We can't settle into anything - always need to be ready with a new solution the minute a new problem arises. Quick on our feet, we moms are!Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-12322992614163836802011-09-13T11:53:43.311-06:002011-09-13T11:53:43.311-06:00Oh, Tina! You ARE Supermom. Three kids in five yea...Oh, Tina! You ARE Supermom. Three kids in five years! Wow. Thanks for following - I'll check out your blog soon!Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-31701230835592222272011-09-13T11:52:35.031-06:002011-09-13T11:52:35.031-06:00Jenny, you're right. Dinner is overrated... un...Jenny, you're right. Dinner is overrated... unless prepared by someone else... who also cleans up the mess afterwards... and then stocks my freezer with the leftovers. Now, that's a nice dream!Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-31189520467869286772011-09-13T11:50:55.750-06:002011-09-13T11:50:55.750-06:00Kimberly, I hear you. I look in my closet and see ...Kimberly, I hear you. I look in my closet and see t-shirt after t-shirt, sweatpants and jeans. It's the typical mommy gear.Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-9946932516703078982011-09-13T11:47:37.035-06:002011-09-13T11:47:37.035-06:00Barbara, here is the way I look at it. It's th...Barbara, here is the way I look at it. It's the perfect 'death bed' question. When I am ready to breathe my last breaths, what will my regrets be? Not having cleaned my house more often or more thoroughly? Ah... no.Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-55819535609938219122011-09-13T11:45:06.963-06:002011-09-13T11:45:06.963-06:00Deborah, dim sum buns has a nice ring to it - far ...Deborah, dim sum buns has a nice ring to it - far more accurate too. I know what you mean about the post partum donut. Still trying to work mine off and my guy is approaching four. May be time to let that excuse go and just embrace the new more rotund me. :)Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-8753533532253026982011-09-13T11:43:07.964-06:002011-09-13T11:43:07.964-06:00Bruna, it hasn't happened just yet, but I'...Bruna, it hasn't happened just yet, but I'm bracing myself for it! And ah, yes, the memories are priceless! :)Cookie’s Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539520794775363132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-48452343914887959822011-09-13T11:32:01.931-06:002011-09-13T11:32:01.931-06:00You are so right...
Change is inevitable and as mo...You are so right...<br />Change is inevitable and as mothers we make a lot of changes, almost daily.<br />I too miss sleep!!Leighannnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049725790375843473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-22912278187866056562011-09-13T10:09:08.848-06:002011-09-13T10:09:08.848-06:00Love this post! I definitely relate to the lack o...Love this post! I definitely relate to the lack of sleep! 3 kids in 5 years have destroyed any hope I have of ever sleeping! I'm your newest follower from Bloggy Moms and looking forward to reading much more!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16290315625499653892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-74903749573384829402011-09-13T09:16:48.287-06:002011-09-13T09:16:48.287-06:00This cracked me up. I relate to all of the above,...This cracked me up. I relate to all of the above, especially your diet. Dinner is so overrated ;)Jenny @ flutterbyechronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099773292436810588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670299088597355474.post-35153232762119578772011-09-13T07:14:20.472-06:002011-09-13T07:14:20.472-06:00i had to chuckle...finding something "coheran...i had to chuckle...finding something "coherant to wear"...so true. <br />My kid can rock any outfit, while I on the other hand rock jogging pants. SighKimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.com