tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post4403205788780940810..comments2024-01-19T22:01:50.746-05:00Comments on Three Wicked Writers Plus Two: Calling all wonder womenCari Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-88441014666039615902008-07-17T01:08:00.000-04:002008-07-17T01:08:00.000-04:00Well, I give kudos to all those that plan ahead an...Well, I give kudos to all those that plan ahead and actually have a good home cooked meal at least 4x's a week. <BR/><BR/>I am not very good at cleaning and organizing anything. Use to be!!! But not anymore. Now that David's in school I actually like being on a schedule. I like having a routine. It helps me with my daily to do's.<BR/><BR/>I love being a mom & wife but I do Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05976739800042517415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-83209796153944792772008-07-16T19:54:00.000-04:002008-07-16T19:54:00.000-04:00Flchen- Can you email me when you get a chance? ke...Flchen- Can you email me when you get a chance? kelley.nyrae @ yahoo.com (no spaces)Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-62918827622689865072008-07-16T19:53:00.000-04:002008-07-16T19:53:00.000-04:00Well said, Anny! Go out there and do something for...Well said, Anny! Go out there and do something for yourselves ladies!!!<BR/><BR/>Flchen1- Good for you!!Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-68876164480377980002008-07-16T19:50:00.000-04:002008-07-16T19:50:00.000-04:00Very spot on, Kelly! How amazing all of us all ar...Very spot on, Kelly! How amazing all of us all are ;) I don't have any suggestions for getting it all done, but am going to take your suggestion to make a little time for me, too, today :) Thanks, and kudos to you all!Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-52812960774820481512008-07-16T13:09:00.000-04:002008-07-16T13:09:00.000-04:00Now THAT'S why you're known as the Zen Queen Anny:...Now THAT'S why you're known as the Zen Queen Anny:) Thanks for the kick in the butt...<BR/><BR/>I made a fatal mistake the year I married; I allowed him to make me feel guilty for having a high-risk pregnancy and unable to contribute financially. I've tried to correct that mistake, but he's set in his ways, and I've learned to take my small amount of 'personal time' when I can.<BR/><BR/>Yes, Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-89436627201258345532008-07-16T12:07:00.000-04:002008-07-16T12:07:00.000-04:00Heh. Wonder Woman. Yep, I did the Wonder Woman gig...Heh. Wonder Woman. Yep, I did the Wonder Woman gig. At one point my day started at 4:30 AM and ended around 11:30 PM. I was taxi mom, worked full time, babysat my granddaughter, supported a house full...<BR/><BR/>BUT! As Kelley pointed out, we pay. I have stress/sleep deprivation induced obesity. Take every medication known to man, it seems. And wish I could have a few of those years back. Not Anny Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305873753916213970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-63642490042269829022008-07-16T12:04:00.000-04:002008-07-16T12:04:00.000-04:00It was bad enough when I was still married and had...It was bad enough when I was still married and had a husband who acted like a child. I can't imagine how authors with children and spouses do it. <BR/><BR/>My sister is not an author but she is a daycare provider. I spent a few days visiting her and even in that short time, those kids wore me out! I tried to imagine doing that and getting writing done too? No way. <BR/><BR/>You authors who juggleDesirée Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06909867453391307573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-40384573426210517372008-07-16T12:01:00.000-04:002008-07-16T12:01:00.000-04:00Regina--I don't work outside the home either. I qu...Regina--I don't work outside the home either. I quit after I had my second daughter. It was a choice my husband and I made because Alisha had a very difficult time being away from me. Literally refused to eat. It was horrible. We made some rules back then though that helped a lot. Since my husband did work full time, my job became taking care of the kids and the house. He worked and also cooked Anne Raineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-63298057962136117792008-07-16T11:52:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:52:00.000-04:00Hey Kelley, the only reason I get to take a bath n...Hey Kelley, the only reason I get to take a bath now is because my youngest is 14,so that helps & I do read & relax,My tub is a whirlpool,Im very gratful for it,I just don't think my body would let me pull wrenches everyday if I didn't have it to massage my muscles everynight,as it is I still wake up stiff every morning.LOL I think you ladies with the babies & trying to write & do all the other Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605638591554884818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-20997754032421203462008-07-16T11:49:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:49:00.000-04:00Kelly, we do all do what we have to do but its sti...Kelly, we do all do what we have to do but its still pretty amazing :)Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-79151817566870892542008-07-16T11:47:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:47:00.000-04:00Tonya, first you're right every woman is a wonder ...Tonya, first you're right every woman is a wonder woman. We all have different responsibilites and take them all on well. Second, you just amazed me even more, lol. The schedule, your Chemo patients (I'd forgotten about that), and up at 6 Yuck! I hate getting up that early. With the baby its usually at least around seven.Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-63752746814066215552008-07-16T11:45:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:45:00.000-04:00Cindy, hey a bath every night sounds good to me. I...Cindy, hey a bath every night sounds good to me. I usually only have time for a 5 minute shower, lol. I love to bring a book in the bath and relax.Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-51132671921865054522008-07-16T11:44:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:44:00.000-04:00LOLOLOL!!!!! Baad Kelly, Baaaaad typing.I mean, I ...LOLOLOL!!!!! Baad Kelly, Baaaaad typing.<BR/><BR/>I mean, I refuse to unpack after doing it myself the past... blah blah blah....<BR/><BR/>NOT that I'm busy "doing myself".<BR/><BR/>*snort*Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947952583116323744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-50284104245628377862008-07-16T11:43:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:43:00.000-04:00ACK! They're burning. They're buuuuurning!!!! My e...ACK! They're burning. They're buuuuurning!!!! My ears are on fire. ;) I'm not so wondery. Sorry guys. You just do what ya gotta do. In fact, what I gotta do right now is NOT unpack the house because I've left that to the Spousal Unit. I refuse to touch it after doing myself the last 15 times.<BR/><BR/>Moll, gonna have to go read your blog. I think I must hit it before you update it cause I'm Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947952583116323744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-35993769727130824182008-07-16T11:32:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:32:00.000-04:00Kelley, you are super sweet...thank you. I will w...Kelley, you are super sweet...thank you. I will wear my cape proudly today. I love being a mom and a friend. I've tried to work outside the home, but I'm just not happy with it. I have enough irons in the fire to keep me busy and fullfilled! Even on days where I want to pull my hair out, and hide in a tub....one of the kids or a friend will laugh or say the most amazing thing and I'm remindedTonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457342710187975653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-49282845112950377342008-07-16T11:27:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:27:00.000-04:00No, I need to go over and check that out. I mean, ...No, I need to go over and check that out. I mean, she's had a MOVE to another state on top of everything!!! I shall pray for her. LOLRegina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-87628372356299884952008-07-16T11:25:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:25:00.000-04:00In the summer, it's more relaxed, obviously! We al...In the summer, it's more relaxed, obviously! We all sleep late:)<BR/><BR/>The only committments are the weekly BSA and my writer's group meetings, and my monthly Policy Board meeting. And I neglected to say, hubby comes home every weekend and I turn into Laundry Goddess in order to wash his clothing and repack his suitcase.<BR/><BR/>He's staying with his neice this time, instead of in a motel, Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-7612002472744678212008-07-16T11:21:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:21:00.000-04:00Hey Kelley,well I'm one of the lucky one's,my hubb...Hey Kelley,well I'm one of the lucky one's,my hubby helps out with the house work,& so It's not usually too bad for me on the home front,as for as pampering myself,even with the help I get,there doen't seem to be enough hours in the day,after working in the hot all day,& coming home & trying to fix supper & pick up a little,all I want to do is take a bath & go to bed. But it is something to thinkCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605638591554884818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-36103228122689617922008-07-16T11:17:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:17:00.000-04:00Molly, sounds like you have a great schedule going...Molly, sounds like you have a great schedule going!Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-6642780486858295102008-07-16T11:16:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:16:00.000-04:00Did you see my post yesterday, where she also host...Did you see my post yesterday, where she also hosted a conference in my dream? Busy lady she is:)Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-77928698132883030992008-07-16T10:58:00.000-04:002008-07-16T10:58:00.000-04:00Oh, Molly I agree with that. Kelly Kirch has done ...Oh, Molly I agree with that. Kelly Kirch has done amazing things lately with all this stuff on her plate. Makes my head spin.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-55493490179040345022008-07-16T10:32:00.000-04:002008-07-16T10:32:00.000-04:00Oh man...where to start?I become a single mom arou...Oh man...where to start?<BR/><BR/>I become a single mom around March, and things are very hectic until the husband unit returns from his job anywhere from October-December. Sometimes this involves a strict schedule...ie: Last fall, the routine went like this:<BR/><BR/>7:15am-Take 16-yr old K to school (he had a special morning class and couldn't take the bus)<BR/><BR/>7:45am-Arrive home; pick Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-9684923240410000742008-07-16T10:28:00.000-04:002008-07-16T10:28:00.000-04:00Maryf, Vent all you want. That's what we're here f...Maryf, Vent all you want. That's what we're here for, lol. <BR/><BR/>Anne, Love what you said about your tombstone not saying maid but mom. You're right there are so many more important things than always having a perfect home. <BR/><BR/>Regina, whats a manicure? LOL Just kidding.Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-80922442218133252892008-07-16T10:27:00.000-04:002008-07-16T10:27:00.000-04:00Deb, That is so great that your hubby is doing so ...Deb, That is so great that your hubby is doing so much. I really am lucky because my husband would do that same thing. When I'm pregnant I get really sick. NOt morning sickness but all day sickness called Hyperemesis. I lost 16 pounds the first month of my last pregnancy and had to go to the hospital for hydration and IV meds. The whole rest of my pregnancy I had to take two medications just to Kelley Nyraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-70226267160677835312008-07-16T10:18:00.000-04:002008-07-16T10:18:00.000-04:00Well, I've gotta admit that I have it waaay easier...Well, I've gotta admit that I have it waaay easier than most. My daughter is practically grown and my son IS. I don't work outside the home and I STILL have enough frustration to choke a horse. Ya'll don't know this so I'llconfess...I'm BALD. LOL. Not really but I DO want to pull my hair out most of the time because there's ALWAYS something dragging me away from WIPS, edits, promo and the other Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.com