tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post8974800342046711285..comments2023-07-04T09:00:18.089-04:00Comments on Tiaras and Trucks: Too Many Cooksangelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14974137283220034062noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-54647524575740844362011-07-28T21:23:10.991-04:002011-07-28T21:23:10.991-04:00See, we are so alike! I think that no matter what...See, we are so alike! I think that no matter what, we are hard wired to want better/more, and sometimes we should just breathe and appreciate what we have. And I know you DO appreciate it all, because you have a love for life that can't be squashed by wanting a bigger house. And I do, too, but there are those flashes...So we write it out, and then we feel better :)Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-19890040387152667912011-07-28T21:19:13.690-04:002011-07-28T21:19:13.690-04:00You are right, I know! And thank you for those ki...You are right, I know! And thank you for those kind words :)<br /><br />I find peace and then hyperventilate about the schools, LOL. One day/year at a time, right?Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-78739980833113181042011-07-28T21:18:11.854-04:002011-07-28T21:18:11.854-04:00I know I am lucky to be home with them, for real :...I know I am lucky to be home with them, for real :)<br /><br />They do make me nervous though. I open the oven with extreme caution, saying "stay back! Hot!" to Dylan the whole time.Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-7714250478890195752011-07-28T11:11:37.439-04:002011-07-28T11:11:37.439-04:00I often wish that my kitchen were larger too for t...I often wish that my kitchen were larger too for the same reason as you. I worry that one of these days my little guy is going to get hurt playing there while I cook. <br /><br />I would give up my yard if it meant that I could stay home with my kids any day!Jackiehttp://withjustabitofmagic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-6500324198924038042011-07-28T11:02:47.358-04:002011-07-28T11:02:47.358-04:00Somehow we all survived in small houses. My parent...Somehow we all survived in small houses. My parents with 5 kids in 1000 sq feet. I believe we are all still close because of it! I always shared a room (didn't know any different) and learned how to share. As for all the stuff kids come with these days--it's silly because kids just want to "play" with what we play with and with us! Bravo for deciding to stay home and putting your dreams (of a bigger house) after their dreams of YOU! :)Joannbsochanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-67507364497617530952011-07-28T07:54:04.305-04:002011-07-28T07:54:04.305-04:00I can't tell u how much I identify with this, ...I can't tell u how much I identify with this, while I have a nice enough house and we "built" it I always wish for more space, more stuff, more...bedrooms, more room for my family and I get so upset that the reason we can't is that we had do do an IVF to have the boys and how financially it sunk us....I hate that. I mean seetie I do work and we can't move....daycare, our bills and our house take everything we make...and I am bitter about it somedays too...and others I am just so glad I have John...I have the boys, I have central AC and a <br />house that I can dust. It's all compromise right???<br /><br />Love u, I get it I do. XoxoKpiccininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-86747306670889776522011-07-27T23:14:20.902-04:002011-07-27T23:14:20.902-04:00I hope so :) They do seem to want to be right.the...I hope so :) They do seem to want to be right.there. no matter where I am!Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-61809755645922879892011-07-27T20:29:57.020-04:002011-07-27T20:29:57.020-04:00We are in the exact same situation (oh, we'll ...We are in the exact same situation (oh, we'll just live here maybe 4 or 5 years at the most!)<br /><br />I try to think of the good things: less to clean, I can let them play a little on their own since they're still so very close by, we've got a cute staircase. There are just some days when I'm walking on things and trying to figure out if I could buy a larger, more modern refrigerator (nope) that I get frustrated :(Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-31444042722175027312011-07-27T20:27:42.492-04:002011-07-27T20:27:42.492-04:00You are so very right, of course! I guess I shoul...You are so very right, of course! I guess I should save my worrying (and my money) for when they are teenagers and trying to convince me to buy some ridiculous, trendy clothing :)<br /><br />I wish I could go hug them after reading this, but they're finally in bed, and I'm not risking a wake-up!Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-89213470084229350552011-07-27T20:26:23.912-04:002011-07-27T20:26:23.912-04:00Dylan was not happy to be put to bed tonight ;) b...Dylan was not happy to be put to bed tonight ;) but in general, yes, I think they are!Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-48869857439650490272011-07-27T20:25:57.435-04:002011-07-27T20:25:57.435-04:00I guess we always just want more for them. We wan...I guess we always just want more for them. We want to give them absolutely everything and sometimes it's hard to remember that giving ourselves and our time is an immeasurable gift.Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-50931716185482613322011-07-27T20:25:02.382-04:002011-07-27T20:25:02.382-04:00Wait, a bigger house doesn't come with someone...Wait, a bigger house doesn't come with someone to clean it and keep my kids occupied so I can cook dinner and have a chilled cocktail waiting for the hubby when he walks in the door? What? Maybe I should reevaluate this wanting a bigger house thing ;)Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-67026392172598341432011-07-27T20:23:54.185-04:002011-07-27T20:23:54.185-04:00You're right; there's a sacrifice both way...You're right; there's a sacrifice both ways. The great majority of the time (90%??) I am confident I'm making the right one, but the other 10% makes me feel guilty and awful.<br /><br />Also, you're right about the house. I remember going back to my grandma's house (where my mom grew up) as an adult and thinking there was no way it could be the same house. Probably the size of the house I have (that I complain about) but with 7 kids!Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-41357668572760545222011-07-27T20:19:51.859-04:002011-07-27T20:19:51.859-04:00I hope it's true. Some days I feel like I AM ...I hope it's true. Some days I feel like I AM giving them a gift by being home, and I would never, ever trade it for money. Other days I wish I could give them more :(Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-38725635387971150012011-07-27T20:18:58.062-04:002011-07-27T20:18:58.062-04:00They are sweet, until they start using all of the ...They are sweet, until they start using all of the pots and pans to mix up real food, adding to my dish washing stack ;)Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-38473467393472201202011-07-27T20:18:15.850-04:002011-07-27T20:18:15.850-04:00Oh, thank you! I can't imagine the houses in ...Oh, thank you! I can't imagine the houses in DC. I imagine they were very cute and well made and small! (and pricey!)Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-53412167390481631912011-07-27T20:17:34.279-04:002011-07-27T20:17:34.279-04:00I like to think that I could leave this house with...I like to think that I could leave this house without looking back, but I know that's not true. It's the home we've built together, where we've spent our holidays and watched our babies grow and meet milestones and laugh and snuggle. If I could only stretch it out a little bit...Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-8090999024881757582011-07-27T20:12:45.739-04:002011-07-27T20:12:45.739-04:00Oh thank you! I know that in the long run, it'...Oh thank you! I know that in the long run, it's just space, but I second guess that all the time. I need to remember that they don't know or care about material things on their own; it's learned behavior, and they'll learn it from me if I can't let it go :(Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-69540755775352185332011-07-27T20:11:17.187-04:002011-07-27T20:11:17.187-04:00Thanks Sue! I hope you like your new school!Thanks Sue! I hope you like your new school!Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-36544788962058913712011-07-27T20:00:16.062-04:002011-07-27T20:00:16.062-04:00Love the whole article... but, I especially loved ...Love the whole article... but, I especially loved the first paragraph. Pulls us in and excellent personification! You must be an English teacher or something : ) Suemarkiewicznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-14002608002320043472011-07-27T18:05:38.053-04:002011-07-27T18:05:38.053-04:00I absolutley LOVED this post. I have felt that way...I absolutley LOVED this post. I have felt that way so many times only to be reminded by my kiddos that they don't even notice the cramped home. It's the family inside that matters! {{{Hugs}}}<br />Stopped by from PYHO. I'm new to your blog, but my blog (I don't ususally advertise in a comment, but it's fitting here.) is www.storiesfromtheshoebox.com. The "shoebox" being the home that's always too small. *winks*<br /><br />Beautiful kids!Adriennehttp://twitter.com/AdrienneSFTSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-17241893285709660702011-07-27T17:13:45.366-04:002011-07-27T17:13:45.366-04:00I so feel your pain lady. We're a bit cramped ...I so feel your pain lady. We're a bit cramped right now too. I am so ready to move! But the fun I've had with my little man in this house makes living here so much more bearable!Kristin & Meganhttp://twitter.com/BonBonRoseGirlsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-65451266903085979482011-07-27T15:20:55.645-04:002011-07-27T15:20:55.645-04:00I know the feeling. We lived for years on Capitol ...I know the feeling. We lived for years on Capitol Hill in DC--I loved our houses there but they were cramped and it was hard. <br /><br />I can say this, without a doubt--your children care far more about being with you than where they live. <br /><br />Hang in there.Mama Trackhttp://mamatrack.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-69277827840012185352011-07-27T13:20:10.714-04:002011-07-27T13:20:10.714-04:00This is so sweet!This is so sweet!Mama Zennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-59613869753965559902011-07-27T13:01:31.135-04:002011-07-27T13:01:31.135-04:00Having given up my job too, I feel your guilt abou...Having given up my job too, I feel your guilt about taking things away from the kids, your husband and yourself. Think about what you are giving them though. YOU! and thats better than anything the money will bring.Amyhttp://spreadalittlethin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com