tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post1966913363925151357..comments2023-07-15T04:17:59.383-07:00Comments on Clan of the Cave Hair: How's this for honesty?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-69626726578067560702009-05-15T12:40:00.000-07:002009-05-15T12:40:00.000-07:00I feel for you! I really do. I blogged about somet...I feel for you! I really do. I blogged about something similar. I think there are many more of us out there that feel the same. You said it so much better than I ever could. I hope since then, things got better.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071466392412822366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-42930325731291788572009-05-14T20:35:00.000-07:002009-05-14T20:35:00.000-07:00I think you are perfectly normal to feel the way y...I think you are perfectly normal to feel the way you do. I would feel that way. <br /><br />And then the next Mother's day, I would fully buy myself some beautiful flowers, and my favorite chocolate, and tell my honey that he is going to stay home with the kids for the day while I go out and do whatever I want. It's not the same as homemade cards and aknowledgement from the spouse BUT whoever said that you have to be underappreciated in silence?!! Really, my husband has asked the last few years what I'd like for Mother's day and I tell him. This was the first year (and it's taken almost a decade) that he's actually surprised me with something. Men can be fairly clueless. I'm surprised that your kids' teachers didn't have them make anything in school!<br />I would ROYALLY feel sorry for myself if my kids and husband didn't do anything.Heatherlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355263068372248035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-43854617281338346282009-05-14T19:40:00.000-07:002009-05-14T19:40:00.000-07:00I think that everyone needs to hear thanks. Espec...I think that everyone needs to hear thanks. Especially on that special day. I'm sorry that you didn't get that. Sometimes we do need to ask. And I have such a hard time doing that. It makes it seem like it's not as special because I had to ask and I hate that. Hate it. But sometimes it's necessary.Just SOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185859150181585109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-83064793231008628892009-05-14T19:27:00.000-07:002009-05-14T19:27:00.000-07:00I had the hand-drawn cards. I had Dad make dinner....I had the hand-drawn cards. I had Dad make dinner. BUT I just didn't feel celebrated. :(<br />Maybe next year.Hartson familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269271519119622596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-84550905825608126342009-05-14T15:37:00.000-07:002009-05-14T15:37:00.000-07:00I don't think you are being a big whiner about! I...I don't think you are being a big whiner about! I am sorry it was overlooked, and even a little acknowledgment would have been nice. When we get postive reinforcement we try a little harder (just like our kids) and I understand why you would be a little bitter and upset. You didn't expect the world, just a thanks. And we all deserve a thanks once in a while. And if we need a national date on the calendar to get it...FINE!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528051723436947891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-53137419936311641512009-05-14T14:59:00.000-07:002009-05-14T14:59:00.000-07:00I am so sorry. This is such a hard thing. I totall...I am so sorry. This is such a hard thing. I totally understand. Believe me. This is something I struggle with too. This is what is so hard to get. To lose our lives. To not need recognition, or acknowledgement. We are supposed to get there..I have not arrived. We just have to keep plugging away. Seek for humility. If you figure that one out. let me know. However, I do think honesty - like you have given - is a wonderful start to it all.Shantelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12960749546768414680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-90677862489047857732009-05-14T14:18:00.000-07:002009-05-14T14:18:00.000-07:00I don't think it's just women that need validation...I don't think it's just women that need validation. I think every human being needs to know they're loved and appreciated. I think Erin is right. You should be explicit about being kind to one another and showing appreciation....starting with you!<br />*** hugs ****Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256803031351067982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-29150265040771704292009-05-14T12:40:00.000-07:002009-05-14T12:40:00.000-07:00I am so bummed FOR YOU. And mad FOR YOU!
That suc...I am so bummed FOR YOU. And mad FOR YOU!<br /><br />That sucks.<br /><br />We all need validation and celebration - and I think anyone that says they don't is either kidding themselves or lying. <br /><br />I hope they make up for it!tiburonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196432617889251213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-23651115747675617902009-05-14T12:29:00.000-07:002009-05-14T12:29:00.000-07:00You're definitely not alone. My husband announced ...You're definitely not alone. My husband announced the day before MOther's Day that it was no longer going to be a gift giving holiday because we don't need to spend money on every piddily holiday that's on the calendar. But he gave his mom a gift... *sigh* In his defense, he did make me breakfast and dinner (leaving a wonderfully HUGE mess for me to clean up.) We'll see how he feels about the no gift thing when Father's Day rolls around.<br />P.S. Thanks for letting me whine a little bit.AW Cake!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07261792621730991107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-15419598607639696972009-05-14T10:28:00.000-07:002009-05-14T10:28:00.000-07:00Thank you! I finally feel understood. I spent Mot...Thank you! I finally feel understood. I spent Mother's day in urgent care with a sick child. On top of feeling like the day went by totally acknowledged...I felt exhausted. I match your feelings in every way including my brat attitude. Thanks for being so honest. I now can move forward knowing I am not the only one who felt uappreciated on Mother's Day. Love you!!Chef Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056350814296556107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-39143838998346515282009-05-14T10:26:00.000-07:002009-05-14T10:26:00.000-07:00Sometimes I think we have to be explicit with what...Sometimes I think we have to be explicit with what we want: "I want to feel special. Please do something to help me feel special." I know if nothing happened at my house on Mother's Day I would be furious!<br /><br />You deserve to have a special day, and to feel loved and important on that special day!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913479841360204974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3186749563357676088.post-59466211494643699912009-05-14T09:54:00.000-07:002009-05-14T09:54:00.000-07:00I am so sorry about this. I hear this so much, and...I am so sorry about this. I hear this so much, and I just don't get it! You do deserve all that and more.Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.com