Comments on: Thoughts on a new year…

By: Bonnie M

Bonnie M — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:44:52 +0000

Hi there! I’ve been a mom for two years now and I totally relate! I love crocheting and baking and reading and none of those things happen nearly as frequently as they used to (especially now that my son’s favorite activity is trying to climb and stand on our upright piano) (he’s succeeded three times now and it’s terrifying!) My husband and I work full time, though he works from home and watches our son. Both of us are introverts, so getting out of the house and interacting with people is a challenge! I think we definitely feel like we’ve lost a part of ourselves being parents, but we’re working on each getting some alone time and maybe throw in a date night here and there to regain some balance. It’s good for all of us to have some time away from each other! Anyway, I fully believe and trust that you will figure it all out and your kids will be much better for it! A happy mom makes life so much easier ;)

By: francesca

francesca — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:35:14 +0000

Clicked here originally because I noticed your new photos and I cannot stress how much this is speaking to me right now. We just moved to the other side of the city -and- had a baby, in winter. Both have me scratching my head around soul searching and making more of an effort. I’m pretty extraverted too, but with a terrible winter, baby blues and moving to the ‘burbs, I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to reconquer myself. I’ve been referencing your recipes for years and years, and have always loved your sweet stuff (those 90-minute cinnamon rolls see our oven once a month). These personal posts are great – they remind me that motherhood is no joke, but that there’s always time for cake <3

By: russell

russell — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 03:53:03 +0000

Totally not related to your post…sorry! I adore Audra’s sweater. Where did you get it? Thank you!

By: Carole Allen

Carole Allen — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 01:54:41 +0000

In reply to Audra. Hi Audra, This is Carole again. One group for mom's in the Central Florida area is called MOPS. Mother's Of Pre-Schoolers. Their web site is MOPS International. Perhaps this group is in your area and could be helpful to you and your children. This way your children could interact with other children and you would have time to plan for yourself. Thanks again for your blog.

By: Audra

Audra — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 03:50:56 +0000

In reply to Jan Sturtevant. You are so sweet. I also love quilting but I haven't done it in awhile. I think knitting will help me relax while also doing something crafty which I love. Happy New Year to you!

By: Audra

Audra — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 03:50:01 +0000

In reply to Anne. Anne you are so sweet. Thanks for your insight. I know my kids are so young, I hope I can do what you did when they are a little older :)

By: Audra

Audra — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 03:48:54 +0000

In reply to Mairi. Happy New Year Mairi! Thanks so much for reading. Sending all sorts of good thoughts as you build your blog <3