Meredith
From United States
Joined 6th December 2008
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My Life To-Do List
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Currently on my Life Wish List:
Move out of the city and have more than 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom ;o)
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Goals I am working on:
See above
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Projects I am working on:
Many at work, none at play ;o(
Recent Activity
Questions asked
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Why do I resent my kids so much? Huh...loaded question--I know, but my twins are 4 years old now, and everyone told me how bad 3 would be. Truth is, every age so far has really been more challenging than enjoyable. While many things are easier and-yes,
Asked on 18th March 2012 | 6 replies
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Has anyone had to shortsale/foreclose? If so, how badly did it affect your credit and/or did you have excessive trouble finding alternate housing for your family? I have a good friend with children who is seriously debating which route to take, and she
Asked on 8th May 2010 | 3 replies
Questions answered
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Why do I resent my kids so much? Huh...loaded question--I know, but my twins are 4 years old now, and everyone told me how bad 3 would be. Truth is, every age so far has really been more challenging than enjoyable. While many things are easier and-yes,
Answered on 18th May 2012:
Valerie--I like your belief that we are matched with our children, and that we should embrace the opportunities to learn as much from them as they do from us. I remember thinking during my pregnancy that I wanted to be the parent that recognized my children as people, not 'kids.' I wanted to be ever understanding and respectful of them--stubborn, strong-willed, quiet, shy--no matter their personalities. I often have to take a step back and realize, I'm not really 'always' able to do anything. Your post really was very helpful, and I appreciate your encouraging words. Thank you Valerie!
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Why do I resent my kids so much? Huh...loaded question--I know, but my twins are 4 years old now, and everyone told me how bad 3 would be. Truth is, every age so far has really been more challenging than enjoyable. While many things are easier and-yes,
Answered on 17th April 2012:
Thank you for your candid and thoughtful response ne. I really do appreciate it, and more than anything, I think I was just starting to feel that isolated "I'm not good enough for my children" feeling. Really helps me to hear honest confessions from other mothers that feel similar to me at times. My husband is a huge help and sympathizes/empathizes during times that I struggle--I think it's a matter of just wearing too thin some days, expecting too much (from everyone), and then folding when I feel so disappointed and depleted that I just can't try anymore. I would say my week is 85% good, 7% great, then 5%tepid, and 3% unbearable. My post above was definitely in the 'unbearable' stage. Thank you thank you thank you for estranging your judgement of me and my emotional post, and for, again, sharing your similar challenges. Would you mind telling me the name of the better (of all of them) book that you read. Did it really help?? Have a lovely night.
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