tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post9090021863662070786..comments2023-12-29T11:19:53.221+01:00Comments on C'est la vie: { Being a mom is tough }sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-51288553687319752322014-07-22T05:49:45.778+02:002014-07-22T05:49:45.778+02:00How refreshing. Thanks for sharing because it oft...How refreshing. Thanks for sharing because it often seems in this blog world with all our pretty pictures and makings that life is perfect for everyone else but us. And I too understand the struggle of the working mom who needs to create!! Thanks for sharing-you are not alone.<br /><br />HillaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-12564227934104070562014-07-17T22:12:24.263+02:002014-07-17T22:12:24.263+02:00yes us girls where cheering for Germany!! It was a...yes us girls where cheering for Germany!! It was a fun night with pizzas , and laughters:) and yes I think it is also good to model to our kids that a woman can me something else than a mother if she chooses to.sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-19262748764602640412014-07-17T22:09:52.216+02:002014-07-17T22:09:52.216+02:00Totally agreed Rachel : it will all pay in the end...Totally agreed Rachel : it will all pay in the end! thank you for reading this post too, quite far from my usual sewing posts:!! and thank you for your long email last time! it was fun , a bit like chatting across the ocean!sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-36410212524892809302014-07-17T22:08:00.356+02:002014-07-17T22:08:00.356+02:00thank you for visiting Debbie!! thank you for visiting Debbie!! sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-74311863472691828572014-07-17T22:07:21.935+02:002014-07-17T22:07:21.935+02:00Thanks Betsy! yes this class is greatly improving ...Thanks Betsy! yes this class is greatly improving my realtionship with GOd and my kids! It is really a great book!sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-3774151162426342762014-07-17T21:45:19.856+02:002014-07-17T21:45:19.856+02:00Beautifully written, Sophie. I know how you feel....Beautifully written, Sophie. I know how you feel. Even though my children are adults, when I see them make a poor choice, I blame it on my skills as a mother. Did I teach them enough about Jesus? Did I live a godly life before them? Was I too strict or too lenient? I'm 68 years old and still struggle with those thoughts. We moms do wish we could be perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-77471859224757917962014-07-17T09:49:28.902+02:002014-07-17T09:49:28.902+02:00oh sophie, what a beautiful post! i'm sure we ...oh sophie, what a beautiful post! i'm sure we all totally understand you. i often feel the same. my husband and I working, then at home also wanting some time for us, but at the same time loving our two kids so wholeheartedly that it sometimes hurts and wanting them to be happy and to grow to be nice and responsible. so much to do...<br />however, we are all doing our best and i think that's what is important. also, regarding work: i want to be a role model for my daughter. how could i tell her to learn and study when she will go to school, when at the same time she would see her mother giving up her work that she learned so hard for just to be at home all the time. i want to have time with them, but also to show especially my daughter that once she's grown up she can do what she wants...<br />does this all make sense?<br />and btw: i love that your daughter (and hopefully you?) were cheering for Germany ;)<br />Sending you, my friend, some hugs,<br />AnnikaAnnikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731074026404043509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-32449885925740841792014-07-17T09:27:21.162+02:002014-07-17T09:27:21.162+02:00Hi Sophie, This is a wonderful post. I've been...Hi Sophie, This is a wonderful post. I've been a mom now for 17 years - but I never stop asking myself this question. Yet I have learned to trust God and pray constantly for guidance and blessings. I even pray when hanging up the laundry (a trick I read from Mother Theresa!) And I see Him very much at work in our lives. Blessings to you and your lovely family! xo Karen PS ! Love the photos of them watching the world cup :) Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650682958996290287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-85058808263688588982014-07-17T04:01:42.630+02:002014-07-17T04:01:42.630+02:00Such wonderful photos! I particularly love the one...Such wonderful photos! I particularly love the one of your daughter sewing. I wish I made sewing with my girls more of a priority. When I do have time to sew, I generally use it myself. I'd love to be more intentional in this way. <br /><br />I think there are so many pressures on us moms today - much more so than there where in my parents' generation. At least here in the US. We can all only do our best. I was just talking to Dan last night about how the more we have given in terms of love and patience and understanding, the more we have gained. Sometimes that feels counterintuitive but I do believe it's true. rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-40297441417601113122014-07-17T00:52:48.338+02:002014-07-17T00:52:48.338+02:00Lovely post, thank you. I a share a lot of your se...Lovely post, thank you. I a share a lot of your sentiments. I want to be a great mum, not a perfect one, but just one who raises happy, confident and kind girls. I have many days of big doubts!Debbie Ileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237352412615372174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3097564031297039296.post-22300994134408386842014-07-16T23:12:40.058+02:002014-07-16T23:12:40.058+02:00Hi! I'm coming from the blog hop -- isn't ...Hi! I'm coming from the blog hop -- isn't it so nice to know we are not alone as moms. For this time in my life, this book is perfect. I'm really struggling with decisions I've made with my children making them who they are today, but I know with God's love and grace, He can mend anything. This book is such a great reminder of that and just to take one step at a time. And I love what you said -- not to be a perfect mom, but to be the mom our kids need us to be. Much love to you on this journey!betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760359667642961205noreply@blogger.com