OOOHH!! you mean we're suppose to READ it too? dang, i've just been looking at the pictures heheh.

You are loved, Y. and everyone gets down periods. That's what friend are for... to help you through those times. Even those of us who don't know you personally (but feel lile we do) are here for you. *HUG*

I love you.

You mean with having a husband, two boys, a baby girl and a household to maintain you don't have time to respond to emails in a timely manner?!?! I'm SHOCKED! :P

What Itchy said.

So you DON'T do everything PERFECTLY and ON TIME?

I'm really not the only one?

Take all the time you need, hon - we'll be here.

Check your inbox, girl. I'm just here to learn about vaginas, just in case y'all thought I was a pervert or something. It's.... research.

that said, hope today is brighter than yesterday..

Glad to hear your back. Take it slow... we all have our bad days.

Hope the sun begins to shine for ya soon.

Hi Yvonne, I was sorry to read that you were feeling down and discouraged, and I hope things are looking brighter for you now. If I were to come and visit you (but I can't cause I live in Canada) I wouldn't notice or care about your cupboards, or anything else in your house. But I would notice the important things, namely your happy and beautiful children, and what a great mom you are to them. You are doing the right thing, staying home with them. I did it too, and its hard financially. But hang in there. Its worth it in the long run.

I love your blog and I think you are fantastic! Motherhood is the most valuable job in society, and every mother needs to crack once in a while, even if it's just to let out the steam. I hope you're feeling a bit better now. If I ever become a mum, I hope I tackle the job with as much humour as you!

I hear you, and I feel your pain. It's great that you have this outlet to vent. We're listening!

If I lived closer, I'd come visit your house, and you could come visit my crappy house. No one wants to go to Target by my house cause they call it the "ghetto Target". Nice huh! Oh, and once there was a shopping cart hanging out of a tree down the street, so believe me girl...I feel your pain.

hi hi i tried to email you but it wont go through :-( so here ya go ...:0)
hi there i just got your blog off another blog. so i am blogger type friend :0)
i just wanted to tell you !! you almost sound just like me. i had my babies starting at 17 and i grad but no college i been married 13 yrs 3 kids and have a job i wish i could quit. its hard . we worked our schedule out i work nites he does days . cause like you i refuse to pay for some one to take care of my kiddos.we live in a small 2 bedroom house rented grrr and yes its hell.2 of my osns have asthma dn 1 has milk allergy . we dont qualify for nothing its its hard to choose between whats meds to pay for and all.
i think what your doing is great you have made me laugh soo much on your blogs and say amen to a lot :0)
the way you write girl you could do a book and do it at home and be paid for it. you have the knack and the passion for writing why not book on your blogs you make a lot :0)
anyway just a thought keep on blogging you have a lot of dedicated viers out there and now including me a newbie. life wont get any easier but that what stubbornness is for . hugs and i hope your day gets a little easier
hugs tonya
www.tonyacinnamon.com
http://www3.caringbridge.org/tn/tylerbug

You know, I haven't commented for a bit (my damn work filter considers your blog "adult material"!!), but I just wanted to say something too...

Do you realize, when I look at how great you've done...how much weight you've lost, that I just think...god...I wish I could do that.

Quit gettin' so down on yourself. You're beautiful, sexy, and you've kept a marriage working longer than I can even fathom. You've got 3 beautiful kids, a husband who adores you, and a loving bunch of readers. You rock, Lady. Quit forgetting it.

I heart you. You're truly inspirational. If I can even have one child as happy and beautiful as yours, I will be one content woman.

You are very much loved, and I'm glad you posted. :) We have been in ruts in our life too - we just hated this one house we rented, and were so ashamed that we called it "home". I know it's what inside that counts, but it's hard to remember that.

I hope this year is the year for YOU and that you feel better soon. Take all the time you want!

AAAAHAHAHAHAH, SJ didn't circumcise like you wanted! She is superior in her compassion and respect for others despite her blood relationship and your power trip to them! MWahahaha!

well uh, obviously I know who said this because you asked and I responded to you via email.

Please don't use my child's genatalia to start arguments. Thank you.

*keeeeses* your way :)

Y,

I appreciated it when you answered back a link some time ago... and I feel like a heel for not e-mailing you since you've been absent. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. As you know, we've been to the same places ... and we're both proof you can tunnel yourself out of the pit. It just takes a while.

{{hugs}} and inspiration,

Mit Moi

I love that you do respond without being 'snooty'. You're real, and that is what we all need.

*hugs*

Well, for one thing I am glad that you are letting us leave comments on this post. ;) I too, made the choice to be a stay-at-home mom, which meant leaving my job of almost 6-figures to live off Daddy's military pay. Which everyone knows won't make you rich. There have been so many material sacrifices that we have had to make, but it is ALL WORTH IT!! And you know that it is too. It's just that sometimes, when things get really tight, we wonder if we really are doing what is best for our families.

We are.

Nah, no you're not.

:-D

This is the first time I read your blog, and I really love your writing. When I read the "Shame" post, I was amazed, because I was just having the exact same conversation with a friend tonight at the batting cage while watching our sons. I told her that I am so SICK AND TIRED of being poor, and going camping instead of going to Disneyland, and worrying that I can't pay the damned electric bill...and wondering how people my age have these fantastic houses, nice cars, and fabulous vacations. We came to the conclusion that we just have to remind ourselves of what we DO have, because otherwise it would be just too depressing. Hang in there!

Hang in there, Y. I was crying right with you on that "shame" post. You've got beautiful children who'll know they came first in their lovely mama's life and not second to a fancy car or house.

Still, I know that there are days when we just need to wallow in it. You're a bright & funny woman - just know how much you make us all smile every day. :)