tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post8073134196936555091..comments2024-03-28T09:28:36.979-05:00Comments on My Life in Transition: Moms Make it Work: Molly from MissouriJulia Gooliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13784248013181090775noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-16509027528691080092014-05-01T16:59:57.318-05:002014-05-01T16:59:57.318-05:00Reading Erin's comment made me remember that t...Reading Erin's comment made me remember that that's another thing I wanted to say - I'm a total domestic failure, as well. My husband makes fun of me often for it, though thankfully doesn't get too upset about it. And luckily he pulls more than his weight in that department. But it's a big job, and not very fun! I do the bare minimum to keep things semi-orderly in my home. ;) Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552565623002937197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-52457338009727167942014-05-01T09:59:35.323-05:002014-05-01T09:59:35.323-05:00Thank you for having me, Julia! This has been a fa...Thank you for having me, Julia! This has been a fantastic series and I'm thrilled to hear it will continue!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-77653909220755059362014-05-01T09:28:11.470-05:002014-05-01T09:28:11.470-05:00Loved this post! It really is just so crazy how l...Loved this post! It really is just so crazy how life turns out. If only our 18-year old selves could see where we would be at 35 - they'd be shocked, but hopefully also comforted to know that it all turns out just fine :) I'm also basically a domestic failure too - I can cook but cleaning only happens in the 30 minutes before company comes over - and Ben usually does most of that! Your job sounds fascinating to me - if I ever did leave career counseling, I'd love to work at a nonprofit and planning events is something I already do at my job a ton.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928807868790599467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548039454456114385.post-32941071140253562932014-05-01T08:55:23.385-05:002014-05-01T08:55:23.385-05:00I loved this, Molly, and I knew I would! You are a...I loved this, Molly, and I knew I would! You are a total inspiration as the working mom of three! Your family is just beautiful and I think every single mother would say that life can be a 'hot mess' at times - it's normal. I think it's wonderful that you got a new job you really love and that you still have aspirations and plans to be a published writer. I know you will do it! <br /><br />Many things I wanted to comment on this as I read ... Dave and I met just a week before you and Naaman, and we got married just two months after you. :) I did not know you stayed home during your second pregnancy - I don't think I read your blog yet back then. Working four-days weeks is my ideal once I have three, too - I sure hope I (and you!) can make that work! And it also boggles my mind when people use the term 'strangers raising your kids.' I feel like my kids have been so lucky to have had such wonderful caregivers in their lives. It takes a village! And they just have more people to care about them, teach them things and spend time with them - I think it's a good thing! Of course I'm sure they miss me, and I miss them like crazy, too, but it's what they know and they are thriving, just as your kids are, so I think the guilt, usually, is pretty pointless! <br /><br />Also loved "the only constant is change!" Isn't that the truth?! Just when you think you've got one stage nailed down, boom! Here comes another! Keeps life interesting, that's for sure. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks for sharing!! A good note to end this phase of the series on. :) Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552565623002937197noreply@blogger.com