Comments on: Pack Your Bags, We're Going on a Guilt Trip

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:11:27 +0000

Hey, Kristen –

Two words for you –

Morrocan Oil.

It is a LIFESAVER with naturally wavy hair. My stylist used it and I was hooked.

Yes, I’m right there with you on the guilt stuff. My word is “should.” I “should” know this or that or be able to do this or that. Well, I say no more shoulds!

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By: Piper Bayard

Piper Bayard — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:23:22 +0000

Sorry I didn’t get over here to read this sooner. I was busy curing cancer and negotiating a lasting peace in the Middle East when I wasn’t saving puppies and kittens from a tsunami this week, but I know that’s no excuse. I should be able to do everything. Sleeping and eating is just selfish of me. And my family? Can you believe those kids want me to be a mother? But I’m here now. I hope you can forgive me, even though I’m such a suck excuse for a friend. 🙂

By: The Hook

The Hook — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:35:52 +0000

I’m thoroughly enjoying these “looks behind the curtain”, Kristen! Keep up the good work!
And yes, everyone has guilt. I have enough to fill a stadium…

By: renée a. schuls-jacobson

renée a. schuls-jacobson — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:14:35 +0000

Holy crap! We are all works in progress. And I think YOU are the one who taught me that. Yes? 😉 Be gentle with yourself. LOVElove

By: nancyelauzon

nancyelauzon — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:07:07 +0000

OMG, that was one of the funniest blogs I’ve read in a while … are you sure you aren’t living MY LIFE? You’re not alone, hon. I don’t know where this GUILT came from, probably my mother, let’s blame her. And now my 2 daughter’s have the same disease. A lot of time people (usually men) just don’t get it. They don’t know what it’s like to be in your shoes. I don’t have any tips or tricks, but here’s what I’ve learned after 55 years: Love your family and friends, and be confident that you’re doing your best every day. If other people criticize you or make snarky comments, tell them to kiss your ass. Sending virtual hugs 😉

By: amandalewisab

amandalewisab — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:16:52 +0000

I know exactly how you feel! I badly hurt my foot 2 weeks ago and the usual clutter, garbage, dirt and dishes (not to mention laundry) waiting a couple days for me to deal with them (as I have a newly turned 3 year old “natural disaster” too)… I didn’t touch much of it for almost the whole 2 weeks. It looked like a troop of monkeys had ransacked the place. So after listening to hubby gripe about the same pan being dirty and not helping me with cleaning a cookiesheet-turned-chicken-baker to get back at me on friday. (I told him he was being childish and he apolagized.) Anyways… I finally started the massive job it had become on saturday morning. (Thank God for grandmothers willing to take the kid for not 1, not 2 but 3 whole days!) So, I’m almost done today and I had to go to my ‘day job’ on both days this weekend. But I’m proud to say that I’ve used the dishwasher, broom, mop, washing machine, dryer, steam cleaner, vacum, hubby’s free time ;), and a ton of garbage bags, paper towel, and cleaner… But I’m almost done! So excited and happy to actually be able look at a ‘clean’ home since she was born. (Plus it’s hard to get the motivation to clean when your little one is pulling absolutely everything onto the floor and again 5 minutes after you pick it up. I’m so very happy she’s grown out of that! *whew*)

By: macswriter

macswriter — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 03:12:25 +0000

I’m with you sister. You’re damned if you do, and damned it you don’t. A million choices every day. I try to remind myself that the women who aren’t perfect at everything are more interesting anyway, and so are their children! Breath. It’s lovely hearing from others who deal with the same crap, however. For when you’re feeling weak enough to add self-criticism to the pile that others dump on you. Thanks for another great post, Kristen.

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