tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post5675562266830885811..comments2023-11-03T14:36:20.471+02:00Comments on Around The Island: Nearing SevenRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-45908523524069564332008-02-16T17:05:00.000+02:002008-02-16T17:05:00.000+02:00Too bad we can't change everyone in the world this...Too bad we can't change everyone in the world this way. I do believe that if men could get this same kind of "internal makeover" that comes with motherhood, there would be no wars. Fatherhood doesn't quite have the same effect.Fourier Analysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689357373595434853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-25271845885203259452008-02-13T00:08:00.000+02:002008-02-13T00:08:00.000+02:00BEAUTIFUL post, Robin!!! There's a lot of truth in...BEAUTIFUL post, Robin!!! There's a lot of truth in your words, and I think a lot of parents will relate. Many blessings to your little man, and congrats to you and Jay!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-53025363128911798822008-02-12T22:34:00.000+02:002008-02-12T22:34:00.000+02:00It was an aweful ,long time ago that mine were 7. ...It was an aweful ,long time ago that mine were 7. But I do have a 7 year old grandson to keep me busy. Time flies so enjoy these early years while you can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-70112271132587106162008-02-12T21:53:00.000+02:002008-02-12T21:53:00.000+02:00Yup, tomorrow. He's out of his skin with excitemen...Yup, tomorrow. He's out of his skin with excitement :).Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-85732336930154746012008-02-12T21:01:00.000+02:002008-02-12T21:01:00.000+02:00Lovely post, Robin, lovely. Hippy, hoppy, happy bi...Lovely post, Robin, lovely. Hippy, hoppy, happy birthday to Itai for tomorrow (13th tomorrow right?).....I'll e him too.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>Me<BR/>xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-37214654484457307372008-02-12T15:53:00.000+02:002008-02-12T15:53:00.000+02:00Yes. Isn't it amazing how a child can change our ...Yes. Isn't it amazing how a child can change our lives. <BR/><BR/>My oldest is 13 and my youngest (of 4) is turning 4, and I just can't imagine my life without them. <BR/><BR/>Lovely post.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790787955193833733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-67968353701617750062008-02-12T05:09:00.000+02:002008-02-12T05:09:00.000+02:00Nothing is as rewarding as motherhood. This, from ...Nothing is as rewarding as motherhood. <BR/><BR/>This, from someone who is single and has no children! Yeah..me..<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2008/02/endless-possibilities.html" REL="nofollow">endless possibilities</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-15652114035126034192008-02-11T17:54:00.000+02:002008-02-11T17:54:00.000+02:00Oh, what a beautiful post. I've changed so much s...Oh, what a beautiful post. I've changed so much since becoming a mother too, and I'm so thankful for it.......there's nothing more rewarding. Nothing.Claremont First Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529859630615522678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-56315650093269479672008-02-11T17:32:00.000+02:002008-02-11T17:32:00.000+02:00Very well put. Speaking as a father of seven child...Very well put. Speaking as a father of seven children - well, all but one are grown up now - I think it's true that changes are within as well as the actual circumstances.<BR/> I remember the point at which I first became a father, and thinking, everything has changed now - for the first time in my life, I realised I had REAL responsbilities.<BR/> I think I grew up in that moment.anthonynorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680944720744601697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-65482946571799429842008-02-11T17:14:00.000+02:002008-02-11T17:14:00.000+02:00you have written about one thing which a guy will ...you have written about one thing which a guy will never get to experience, but i am sure it would be a big change for both the parents.<BR/>Amazing emotion - motherhoodRamblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048279856792308653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-7390359998147852822008-02-11T09:41:00.000+02:002008-02-11T09:41:00.000+02:00Mazeltov.Mazeltov.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-28975001619137399912008-02-11T04:43:00.000+02:002008-02-11T04:43:00.000+02:00That is certainly all so true, isn't it? Well put...That is certainly all so true, isn't it? Well put, Robin.Lilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17449051451159788073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-40920585158499379992008-02-11T03:49:00.000+02:002008-02-11T03:49:00.000+02:00A beautiful post, Robin. I really loved this:'I do...A beautiful post, Robin. I really loved this:<BR/><BR/>'I do have vague recollections of being more rested and less sticky'<BR/><BR/>and this:<BR/><BR/>'I've learned that I can be soft, and that I can be hard.'Julia Phillips Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392455413201190775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-36552285284356183312008-02-11T03:35:00.000+02:002008-02-11T03:35:00.000+02:00I absolutely agree. Motherhood changes our lives f...I absolutely agree. Motherhood changes our lives forever and it helps us become better persons. Less of us, more of them ideal sets in everytime no matter the kid's age.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-60978262027645765192008-02-11T02:52:00.000+02:002008-02-11T02:52:00.000+02:00Great Post, Robin.Children do have a way of changi...Great Post, Robin.<BR/><BR/>Children do have a way of changing your life. Mine is 8 now and ever changing, growing, arguing, etc.<BR/><BR/>thanks for visiting my blog. :) <BR/><BR/>the other RobinRobin Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07765229264945106765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-11178813137095275232008-02-11T01:57:00.000+02:002008-02-11T01:57:00.000+02:00Oh, sweet friend. As always, you have succinctly ...Oh, sweet friend. As always, you have succinctly summed up the topic. My oldest is twenty-seven, and my "baby" is twenty-five. There are many more changes in store for you. Hold on to that patience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-71997419946349140092008-02-10T23:44:00.000+02:002008-02-10T23:44:00.000+02:00Beautiful Robin! It is amazing how those little ba...Beautiful Robin! It is amazing how those little balls of flesh end up turning our live into something unrecongnizable to our former selves. Wouldn't change a moment! Have a happy seventh!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452363927579018714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-49917410261072646692008-02-10T23:18:00.000+02:002008-02-10T23:18:00.000+02:00As amazing as it is to watch our children grow, al...As amazing as it is to watch our children grow, all the more amazing to watch grandchildren grow.I have been blessed with both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-15010737766260250482008-02-10T22:45:00.000+02:002008-02-10T22:45:00.000+02:00Beautifully written. Thank you so much.bBeautifully written. Thank you so much.<BR/><BR/>bb+ (Retire In Style Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-22262011868017309832008-02-10T22:29:00.000+02:002008-02-10T22:29:00.000+02:00And seven seems to be one of those numbers of age ...And seven seems to be one of those numbers of age where life does really change... no longer little boy, but moving out into the world in all new ways... and you as mom, it is life changing for you... bravo Robin!!! Remember when you were seven? And look at you now!!!!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101643429585271655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-11953336904762086992008-02-10T21:56:00.000+02:002008-02-10T21:56:00.000+02:00i remember my daughter's first few months and how ...i remember my daughter's first few months and how i asked myself the same question time and time again: how did i ever live without her for so long and thought i was happy? once she was born my previous, single life no longer mattered, i did not miss it, and i found for the first time in my life what true love was. <BR/><BR/>yes, the things we learn from our children, one of them being the instant unconditional, bonding love.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248554235709475320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-80782214198493299952008-02-10T19:39:00.000+02:002008-02-10T19:39:00.000+02:00What a great post. I often have those moments whe...What a great post. I often have those moments when I look around and am in awe at how much my life has changed. It has almost been a complete 180. I also sometimes catch myself in shock at how much love I feel for my kids. It almost is scary.<BR/><BR/>I always think I need to sit down and blog about that.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270545811471785078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-28906061248874185352008-02-10T17:43:00.000+02:002008-02-10T17:43:00.000+02:00Beautifully written, Robin. I wanted to write som...Beautifully written, Robin. I wanted to write something like this last month when my oldest turned 7, but just couldn't articulate it this well. Thank you!Carol Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08073048409381978484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-88074919070754203172008-02-10T17:07:00.001+02:002008-02-10T17:07:00.001+02:00Really? Moi?*dashing off*Really? Moi?<BR/><BR/>*dashing off*Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-6867455556125507232008-02-10T17:06:00.000+02:002008-02-10T17:06:00.000+02:00Nip on over and collect your award dearie.Nip on over and collect your award dearie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com