Comments on: A Morning of Mourning http://tolberts.org/lori/2010/01/12/a-morning-of-mourning/ Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:10:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Deanna http://tolberts.org/lori/2010/01/12/a-morning-of-mourning/#comment-1305 Deanna Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:08:04 +0000 http://www.tolberts.org/lori/?p=451#comment-1305 I had the thought today while I was sitting in church exhausted and a bit sick and tired of having 3 kids battling and throwing tantrums in Sacrament Meeting that "Oooh this phase will pass one day" (in the - I can't wait til it does kind of way) and then immediately had the thought "wait...this phase will pass one day" (in the I'll miss the snuggles and the sweetness kinda of way) and the a wave of fatigue and a toddlers elbow to the chest brought be quickly back to the first way of thinking it! Call if you ever need a ladies night out! I had the thought today while I was sitting in church exhausted and a bit sick and tired of having 3 kids battling and throwing tantrums in Sacrament Meeting that “Oooh this phase will pass one day” (in the – I can’t wait til it does kind of way) and then immediately had the thought “wait…this phase will pass one day” (in the I’ll miss the snuggles and the sweetness kinda of way) and the a wave of fatigue and a toddlers elbow to the chest brought be quickly back to the first way of thinking it! Call if you ever need a ladies night out!

]]> By: Natalie http://tolberts.org/lori/2010/01/12/a-morning-of-mourning/#comment-1304 Natalie Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:35:25 +0000 http://www.tolberts.org/lori/?p=451#comment-1304 Lori, I am sorry. I have tears in my eyes as I picture what you describe. Motherhood requires more sacrifice than I ever anticipated. Thank heaven all days don't bring this same sense of loss. Thank heaven that some days bring a sense of accomplishment related only to our beautiful babies and the joy they bring. Hopefully tomorrow looks brighter, calmer and more sane. Lori, I am sorry. I have tears in my eyes as I picture what you describe. Motherhood requires more sacrifice than I ever anticipated. Thank heaven all days don’t bring this same sense of loss. Thank heaven that some days bring a sense of accomplishment related only to our beautiful babies and the joy they bring. Hopefully tomorrow looks brighter, calmer and more sane.

]]> By: Gillian http://tolberts.org/lori/2010/01/12/a-morning-of-mourning/#comment-1302 Gillian Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:10:31 +0000 http://www.tolberts.org/lori/?p=451#comment-1302 Hang in there! I'm sorry to hear about your piano lessons. The one thing that was just for YOU. We ALL have those days. Sydney just finished telling me that I hurt her feelings TOO BAD because my voice is TOO loud. "Why do you talk to me like that, Mommy?" UGH ... just take a nap and I would not have to talk to you like that?!?! Try to keep those amazing days close to your heart. They will make the crazy ones seems OK. Hang in there! I’m sorry to hear about your piano lessons. The one thing that was just for YOU.

We ALL have those days. Sydney just finished telling me that I hurt her feelings TOO BAD because my voice is TOO loud. “Why do you talk to me like that, Mommy?” UGH … just take a nap and I would not have to talk to you like that?!?!

Try to keep those amazing days close to your heart. They will make the crazy ones seems OK.

]]> By: Melanie http://tolberts.org/lori/2010/01/12/a-morning-of-mourning/#comment-1301 Melanie Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:36:34 +0000 http://www.tolberts.org/lori/?p=451#comment-1301 Lori, your brain is in no danger of becoming mushy (and if it does, so what? You can join my club)! I took voice lessons about 7 years back. My practicing was haphazard, but I loved the time with my teacher. I had a fullfilling experience performing in the recital, too. I gave it up when a job change made finances a little tight, and I was amazed at the relief I felt because I didn't feel guilty when I didn't practice. And I didn't have to work a lesson into my busy weekly schedule. AND, guess what? I still take time to sing--when I want to. I'm sure you'll continue to play and get better. I love you! Lori, your brain is in no danger of becoming mushy (and if it does, so what? You can join my club)! I took voice lessons about 7 years back. My practicing was haphazard, but I loved the time with my teacher. I had a fullfilling experience performing in the recital, too. I gave it up when a job change made finances a little tight, and I was amazed at the relief I felt because I didn’t feel guilty when I didn’t practice. And I didn’t have to work a lesson into my busy weekly schedule. AND, guess what? I still take time to sing–when I want to. I’m sure you’ll continue to play and get better. I love you!

]]> By: Lindsay H http://tolberts.org/lori/2010/01/12/a-morning-of-mourning/#comment-1300 Lindsay H Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:22:49 +0000 http://www.tolberts.org/lori/?p=451#comment-1300 Oh dear, that is sad. I'm sorry, Lori. One day you'll be able to get back into it I hope. Oh dear, that is sad. I’m sorry, Lori. One day you’ll be able to get back into it I hope.

]]> By: tami johnson http://tolberts.org/lori/2010/01/12/a-morning-of-mourning/#comment-1299 tami johnson Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:45:13 +0000 http://www.tolberts.org/lori/?p=451#comment-1299 I'm entering the other side of things with my 3 kids in school and a taste of what I can do for myself now- but the emptiness of home makes me want my babies back. I cried reading your blog because of the knowing consuming life of a mom. I can't think of anything else in life that will make us(moms)grow so quickly and deeply. It is definitely a refiners fire. Be strong! I’m entering the other side of things with my 3 kids in school and a taste of what I can do for myself now- but the emptiness of home makes me want my babies back. I cried reading your blog because of the knowing consuming life of a mom. I can’t think of anything else in life that will make us(moms)grow so quickly and deeply. It is definitely a refiners fire. Be strong!

]]> By: Emily http://tolberts.org/lori/2010/01/12/a-morning-of-mourning/#comment-1298 Emily Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:07:51 +0000 http://www.tolberts.org/lori/?p=451#comment-1298 I'm so sorry about piano lessons! I hope you feel better and have a better day! I’m so sorry about piano lessons! I hope you feel better and have a better day!

]]> By: Lauren http://tolberts.org/lori/2010/01/12/a-morning-of-mourning/#comment-1297 Lauren Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:18:24 +0000 http://www.tolberts.org/lori/?p=451#comment-1297 I feel like this SO many days. When will I have my life back??? But, like you I remember these days will be over all too soon. We had a great time last night and it's all our kids have been talking about. You guys have such a great family! I feel like this SO many days. When will I have my life back??? But, like you I remember these days will be over all too soon. We had a great time last night and it’s all our kids have been talking about. You guys have such a great family!

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