Comments on: What To Expect After You’re Done Expecting, The Hormonal Years

By: Von Kirovac

Von Kirovac — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:59:49 +0000

Nice post!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:46:44 +0000

I feel it’s my duty to let you know that it gets worse yet. My son is almost 22yrs old. Every time I call him and he says he’s at a friends house, I worry he’ll have one too many drinks and get hurt. I worry and hope that I taught him how to be responsible. I worry that I didn’t love him enough. I worry that because I forced him to cry himself to sleep when he was 1yr, that now he’s afraid to open up. Afraid that no one will listen.

I worried over the summer when he called me to say that he lost his job and had to collect unemployment at such a young age. When he comes over for dinner, I worry that he doesn’t have enough gas to make it back to his house. I worry that he’ll ruin his credit with his 2 credit cards and never be able to buy his own place someday.

So, you see… Terrible twos, terrible teens, IMO were nothing compared to what comes next. The “I have no more control over what he does and can only hope I taught him well and loved him enough” adult years.

By: cstetler

cstetler — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:39:16 +0000

They love yanking our chains, don’t they?
I’m waiting for this all to accelerate w/ my 11-year-old who has really mastered whiny, hysterical backtalk. I shudder to think of how much worse it can get.
The nice thing so far though is that my daughter is funny and I can have nice conversations sometimes and share actual jokes. And when I explain things, like why so many pop songs are about sex, she’s so grateful and I feel like such an authority. And since she started middle school she’s been strangely needy and affectionate, which I’m loving. Just counting the minutes until she starts to despise me, like any self-respecting teen.

By: MomZombie

MomZombie — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:33:23 +0000

Thank goodness they start out as adorable babies. It takes a very special kind of parent to bring in a mouthy teenager for the first time through the foster care system. To each and every one of them, a thousand gold stars, Purple Hearts, Medals of Valor and whatever else depicts selfless good works. As the mother of only one teenager at the moment, that is enough for me. I have to remind myself constantly of how my presence used to elicit smiles and giggles. Now? All I get are glares, eye rolls and monosyllabic responses if that at all. Good times. .-= MomZombie´s last blog ..Postcards of justification =-.

By: gigi

gigi — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:15:46 +0000

Oh. My. Hell! You have more thab one teen in your house?! You are a saint – nay – a goddess to have endured without killing at least one!!

I only have the one and could not imagine having to deal with more – especially those of the female persuasian! You deserve a medal at the very least!!

By: Managed Chaos

Managed Chaos — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:57:24 +0000

I often feel the same way, my friend. I feel guilty for wanting to escape the constant berage of complaining, whining, moping…just plain ole’ negativity. Afterall, I’m their momma, an adult, who should only feel sweet nothings for her children. But in reality, that’s not always the case.
.-= Managed Chaos´s last blog ..Favorite Photo Friday: Blog It Forward =-.

By: Anjanette aka. MommaYoung

Anjanette aka. MommaYoung — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:19:03 +0000

Oh you poor thing. I don’t envy you, but I am right behind you. My oldest just turned 13 and my son will be 11 and they already go at each other one minute and love each other the next.

I know why they don’t war you, cuz we might change our mind and we would be suffering from a lack of population. Wait, nevermind. I wouldn’t care I wanted kids so bad. So I am gonna pay big…

Big Hugs… and here’s to that big hole to swallow you, even if it is just the bathroom for 5 minutes of peace.
.-= Anjanette aka. MommaYoung´s last blog ..Decorating my mantle… =-.

By: Jill

Jill — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:54:40 +0000

I can only imagine how my mom felt. Your posts give me a glimpse into it. She too was mom/stepmom to more than a few. My stepsister and I (only 140 days apart in age) literally fought all of the time. My older step brother and stepsister (who were 13 months apart from each other- 3&4 yrs older than my SS and I) fought with each other constantly.

And just because that wasn’t enough there was always my younger sister (2 yrs younger than me.) Oh and the 2 my mom had with my step dad (8 and 11 yrs younger) to fight with each other.

I want to pull my hair out with 2.

And this is EXACTLY why I tell N we are NOT having another.
.-= Jill´s last blog ..There’s more to the story. =-.

By: Whiney Momma

Whiney Momma — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:37:31 +0000

Oh man…that’s what I have to look forward to!

I think you most certainly need a vacation girl…just go.
.-= Whiney Momma´s last blog ..Whiney’s case against the pregnancy myths =-.

By: Corina

Corina — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:14:18 +0000

Oh, sweetie….. so sorry. I feel you. As a mom to two young ones, I have yet to experience that first hand…… but as a middle school/high school teacher for 7 years, I have had my taste (albeit not quite the same as mothering the children…. with the slamming of doors…etc), so I truly understand your pain. Much love and I hope you get that vacation soon.
.-= Corina´s last blog ..Living Life Out Loud =-.