Comments on: All the Hard work is Really Worth it!

By: Rosabel

Rosabel — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:24:47 +0000

I’m not a parent, but a kindergarten teacher. I do put in a lot of effort not to stress the children up academically, but creating lots of fun activities in school that help them in their developments as well as let them enjoy their days in the school. When I was stressed up by adults in school, my child came to me said to me, “I love you!”. In one of the parent meeting, one of the mother told me, “My son came home one day telling me that Teacher Rosabel made him so happy that day!”. Those are the words that motivate me to do more for the children!

By: Ellen

Ellen — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:14:01 +0000

This blog is so touching, and so true!! I’m not even a parent and this part brought tears to my eyes: “In the middle of our fun-fest the toddler kissed me and said “I love you mommy”, unsolicited.” What an awesome example of how great the simple things in life can be :)

~Ellen (longtime reader!)

By: Tawnya

Tawnya — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:49:54 +0000

What a great post! I brought tears to my eyes. My 8 yr old son has gotten to wear he will wrap his arms around me and squeeze as hard as he can, sometimes it can be a little much. I even scolded him once or twice for being rough, because he does it when I least expect it. Then I realized that he can actually fit his arms all the way around me, something that he never could’ve done 120lbs. ago. Now I will saver those moments, but tell him to take it easy on me.

By: Josee

Josee — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:11:32 +0000

OMG – I got goosebumps reading this. SOOOO good for me to read today. In response to your “what will we do differently this week” I vowed to journal each day – should be simple, right? Well, so simple I failed to journal either day on the weekend. IT’S HARD! And now I am left with trying to make myself feel better (and not like I have failed) in saying journalling 5 out of 7 days is better than journalling none of those days.

ps. I love that you have included your toddler in this blog. I have a 16 month old and I now understand what unconditional love means – aren,t kids the best????!!!!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:02:49 +0000

I can’t even tell you how much I needed to here this today! Because of you, I had a great day. My day started out slow, much like yours, but then I read this post. It changed my outlook and then my daughter and I took a really long walk in the park, then went to the pool and just stayed active! Thank you!

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:04:14 +0000

This is awesome – thank you for reminding me why I am doing what I am doing! You are a superb example for all of us!

By: Arlene

Arlene — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:25:05 +0000

What a great post … and it came at just the right time for me. I’ve been having a rough couple of days — ruined cell phone, car trouble, bum knee acting up — and this is just what I need to push me to go do some work with weights, even if I can’t take a walk or do any cardio.

Thanks.

By: Annette

Annette — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:27:03 +0000

omg, Roni! I have been feeling exactly like this lately. Like, I am the only one leading my family to health. Hubby says he cares but puts the burden on me ;) It is hard to get motivated to cook on a rough day or get that exercise in. I need to turn off the tv more…….not for me but for the kids. I allow them to watch too much! Yesterday we spent the day doing fun projects. We made playdoh and mini pizzas. I will post pics tomorrow. Their faces say it all. At the end, my son said, “Mommy, cooking is hard work, but it’s so much fun!” That made me so proud ;)

By: Ericka

Ericka — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:10:41 +0000

Roni you ARE right on the mark. It is so true.. we fall into the easiest and the fastest. and the Laziest.. i sure love your attitude. It helps me change mines. Thanks..

By: Tanya

Tanya — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:21:57 +0000

You are right on the money on this…this is what I have been struggling with for weeks…even wrote about it in my blog. (Blog to Lose of course!) I just couldn’t care less about program this past week. I am trying desperately to get back on track today…it is hard…but of course it is so worth it. When I read this it makes me feel so much better…thanks.:)