tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post2352766073588842603..comments2024-01-30T15:52:58.083-05:00Comments on Mothering with Mindfulness : Choosing MotherhoodKim http://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-35301023163469958062013-09-20T22:43:15.320-04:002013-09-20T22:43:15.320-04:00Thank you. Hope you are well xoThank you. Hope you are well xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-44179874447919039702013-09-20T21:01:19.999-04:002013-09-20T21:01:19.999-04:00beautiful and so timely. beautiful and so timely. keishuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15425697524293318047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-59662629808767336042013-09-19T16:52:30.765-04:002013-09-19T16:52:30.765-04:00Thank you Sara. Struggles for sure, but like you s...Thank you Sara. Struggles for sure, but like you said so worth it. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-83693433065820003982013-09-18T23:03:15.903-04:002013-09-18T23:03:15.903-04:00Oh this is such a great post and I wish I had time...Oh this is such a great post and I wish I had time to write more. We have chosen the importance of having one of us home to guide Iz over having more money and while it is a struggle financially we know it is worth it every day. I am so proud of you and so happy for you for claiming the best job title of all..."mother". You're incredible. <3Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823543566747861574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-46514234637190553632013-09-18T17:10:05.749-04:002013-09-18T17:10:05.749-04:00Thank you Kim. xxooThank you Kim. xxooJulie Maloney Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529876368067739360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-12626087902414697672013-09-17T22:56:09.756-04:002013-09-17T22:56:09.756-04:00Self doubt, that little voice inside of us that al...Self doubt, that little voice inside of us that always makes us question ourselves. I have to admit there has been a lot of questioning here as I came to this realization, and I am sure there will be more. <br /><br />Following our hearts isn't always easy, but when it is the right thing it feels pretty darn good, and I am happy you followed yours Julie. Like you said it was right for you, your family and your boys. I can imagine that time for a mom, no matter how hold your children are, is always at a minimum, they will always need us, just in different ways.<br /><br />Enjoy every moment with you boys Julie, they are very lucky to have you xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-75857128047018831782013-09-17T22:42:04.838-04:002013-09-17T22:42:04.838-04:00Kim, this is such an IMPORTANT post. I have tears ...Kim, this is such an IMPORTANT post. I have tears in my eyes. As you know I have been at home full time with my boys and we have also educated them at home instead of sending them to school. Being with my boys full time is what I have done and this is what I have wanted to do. Due to little comments from others and possibly from my own self doubting thoughts, I have at times felt that I wasn't doing enough. Not that I wasn't busy with my boys because I was and I still am. To be honest, most days I work my butt off. It all came down to the fact that I haven't been earning money. BUT in my heart, I know I'm doing the right thing for our family, myself and my boys. It has been hard at times, but I am so pleased I have done what I felt in my heart that I needed to do. Another thing....I have been trying to start up my health coaching business, but I am struggling to find the time. Even though my boys are now 13 and 15, as a homeschooling mum, they still need a lot of my time. I know my time left with them living at home is going to come to an end one day and I want to make the most of every single moment that I have left. Thank you Kim for writing such an important post. xxooJulie Maloney Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06529876368067739360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-41365695600757705282013-09-17T22:40:37.458-04:002013-09-17T22:40:37.458-04:00I will admit, it isn't easy, but so far we hav...I will admit, it isn't easy, but so far we have seen nothing but benefits from it. Yes, the financial hit is the hardest to deal with, but we both feel okay taking that hit in order to live this life we are leading. Good luck as you explore your options. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-409623078957209072013-09-17T22:38:13.433-04:002013-09-17T22:38:13.433-04:00Thank you, your words mean a lot. Definitely an in...Thank you, your words mean a lot. Definitely an internal struggle for many moms, I am sure. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-16595168418769743832013-09-17T22:37:25.945-04:002013-09-17T22:37:25.945-04:00Yes, it does evolve. I never thought I would come ...Yes, it does evolve. I never thought I would come to a place like this, it has been an interesting shift and I am happy to now fully embrace it.Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-6375848265409127742013-09-17T22:36:31.223-04:002013-09-17T22:36:31.223-04:00So true KC xoSo true KC xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-40811890010392252352013-09-17T22:35:28.257-04:002013-09-17T22:35:28.257-04:00Thanks Tracey. It definitely won't come withou...Thanks Tracey. It definitely won't come without struggles, but like you said it will be worth it.Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-33124440900520990432013-09-17T11:13:17.229-04:002013-09-17T11:13:17.229-04:00What a wonderful sentiment... hitting my heart clo...What a wonderful sentiment... hitting my heart closely since my husband and I are evaluating my "need" to go back to work next year when my littlest turns 1. You inspire me to try and make it work... Thank you for sharing your journey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501904005731133666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-21810761334485254552013-09-17T08:13:16.438-04:002013-09-17T08:13:16.438-04:00You are truly inspiring. I hope more and more mom...You are truly inspiring. I hope more and more moms will learn to embrace their entire being like you. I believe the struggle is coming from with in for most moms,especially newly ones, making it a hundred times harder to find inner peace.DCHomewareshttp://dchomewares.com/category/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-51910253355335527272013-09-17T00:13:46.183-04:002013-09-17T00:13:46.183-04:00I'm very happy that you feel such a peace... I...I'm very happy that you feel such a peace... I totally get this shift, the acceptance, the embracing--(it evolves in us, doesn't it?) I need to let go of more and embrace the mothering, b/c it is much more peaceful when we do that. xoOld Gates Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685259960106384067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-34182882579558789802013-09-16T23:59:19.487-04:002013-09-16T23:59:19.487-04:00I love being a mom too. And taking on as my full t...I love being a mom too. And taking on as my full time occupation was so important to me too. That's part of the reason we couldn't stay in France. I would have had to get a full time job. <br /><br />I'm so happy you have found peace in letting the other things go. It makes the job so much easier when that is your only focus. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754877585279239499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-8217649400024813562013-09-16T22:10:38.702-04:002013-09-16T22:10:38.702-04:00I think being a sahm is the best job ever and one ...I think being a sahm is the best job ever and one you will never regret Kim. <br />I have always been home with my babies, and while there have been times when it's been a financial struggle, we have always managed and life has been good.<br />Babies grow up really fast and then there is still time to go out in the world if you want to.Tracey ~ Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11575854515384481573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-51269822700953978302013-09-16T21:11:15.102-04:002013-09-16T21:11:15.102-04:00My pleasure, it has been quite a journey just gett...My pleasure, it has been quite a journey just getting to this place and a long one at that, but I am finally at peace with it and know it is the right thing for our family.Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-47876337853004276592013-09-16T21:09:15.384-04:002013-09-16T21:09:15.384-04:00Thank you Renee xoThank you Renee xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-21448530668072281162013-09-16T21:08:35.810-04:002013-09-16T21:08:35.810-04:00Thank you Dawn. There has been a lot of soul searc...Thank you Dawn. There has been a lot of soul searching around here, really digging deep to make tough decisions about what I/we want for our future. I know moving forward it won't be easy, but in the end it will all be worth it.Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-65511700818372556472013-09-16T21:04:16.333-04:002013-09-16T21:04:16.333-04:00I knew you would :) Thank you, and I happy to know...I knew you would :) Thank you, and I happy to know you as well Tiffany xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-10002245280991895782013-09-16T20:59:50.740-04:002013-09-16T20:59:50.740-04:00And such a difficult one. Sitting here right now, ...And such a difficult one. Sitting here right now, I know this is the best choice for Reece and for us as a family. Hard on one income, but we will do it.Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-82371023211555869472013-09-16T20:58:35.969-04:002013-09-16T20:58:35.969-04:00Thank you for reading :)Thank you for reading :)Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-89617656848334890072013-09-16T20:58:20.080-04:002013-09-16T20:58:20.080-04:00Thank you. And yes, such riches they are :)Thank you. And yes, such riches they are :)Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-58642934620551157982013-09-16T20:57:49.051-04:002013-09-16T20:57:49.051-04:00Thank you Jennifer. This whole journey is moving m...Thank you Jennifer. This whole journey is moving much too quickly for my liking and I am looking forward to soaking in as much of it as I can.Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.com