tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post4139844737891015278..comments2023-11-02T08:36:58.347-05:00Comments on Simplicity in the Suburbs: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back.simplicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11276604958243463666noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-9043016122775746332010-02-14T21:13:19.710-06:002010-02-14T21:13:19.710-06:00Did you know that I needed that right at this very...Did you know that I needed that right at this very Moment! I am have been in such a funk over everything, and this has made my day. Made me realize that we each do our part, we are each a part of each other from now on. No matter what happens we are in this together, even when it doesn't feel that way. <br /><br />Thank you...againThe Fritz Factshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162992338469733361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-20271178902678247072010-02-05T18:28:05.041-06:002010-02-05T18:28:05.041-06:00Hi Samara,
Love the post. And take heart--you made...Hi Samara,<br />Love the post. And take heart--you made it not only past years two and three, but past year five. Meaning you are now officially less likely to break up than a first marriage. All the steps forward and back in a remarriage with kids in the first five years are like going through the crucible--and now you guys are going to reap all the benefits of the communication and compromise you've learned.<br /><br />As for all the other people--I so agree with what you say about boundaries. There are no rules about how much or how little you "have" to see or interact with them. Glad you're taking care of yourself.<br />xx wednesday<br />Wednesday Martin, Ph.D.<br />author, Stepmonster<br />www.wednesdaymartin.comwednesday martinhttp://www.wednesdaymartin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-27766562491006908832010-02-04T12:19:52.035-06:002010-02-04T12:19:52.035-06:00Oh Samara - this is a gorgeous post. So honest. A...Oh Samara - this is a gorgeous post. So honest. And so real. And just knowing you the little bit that I do, it seems you are the perfect soul to be a step-mom. Just wanting the best for the kids at each and every juncture. That is what matters. <br /><br />xo<br />LeeLee Vandemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971330113441169156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-22688964349824694652010-02-04T09:39:30.436-06:002010-02-04T09:39:30.436-06:00I can't imagine being in your place, but I bet...I can't imagine being in your place, but I bet you can't imagine not being in that place either.<br /><br />Beautiful post that speaks to many hearts, I'm sure.Anti-Supermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748550116367234098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-81756357173297231942010-02-03T13:41:41.877-06:002010-02-03T13:41:41.877-06:00i soooo get it friend. so get it.
emailing you no...i soooo get it friend. so get it.<br /><br />emailing you now...amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616598232613837025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-31449796465859836892010-02-03T12:41:17.730-06:002010-02-03T12:41:17.730-06:00Great observation and insight..Love you forever.
...Great observation and insight..Love you forever.<br /><br />Dadiozdadioznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-42213693970355250512010-02-03T11:19:04.855-06:002010-02-03T11:19:04.855-06:00The ups and downs of life, build life. build stren...The ups and downs of life, build life. build strength. build character. tests strength and test character. <br />When I see what you are all doing, I'm impressed and encouraged. It may not be easy, but you're doing it. T and M, I am sure see that and appreciate it...I see it, and I appreciate how hard you work to make it work, even when you take a step back, you're always ready to take the next two.Anna Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09160902340928635589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-17192051463379541272010-02-03T11:14:08.569-06:002010-02-03T11:14:08.569-06:00What a heartfelt and honest post, S. Thanks for b...What a heartfelt and honest post, S. Thanks for being couragious enough to share honestly about your situation.Jon, Sara, Tyler, and Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245930400943688220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-87096187867661752212010-02-03T09:39:53.165-06:002010-02-03T09:39:53.165-06:00I love your honesty in this post. I love how hard ...I love your honesty in this post. I love how hard you and J work to make this huge family work. Even more so after spending a week with friends who come from separated families, and seeing who would be there for them, and who wouldn't. There can never be too many people to love a child. To hear you say that you were all together and that "we just were who we are for the kids and for each other" I think is a huge thing, and says volumes about how much you have worked at this and how far you have come. You and J have an amazing partnership and an amazing strength to make this work, to make it this far, and to continue on. <br />Enjoy the view from the middle. Quite often it surprises you. And keep working towards the top. Cheers!Jeshttp://www.jesleephotos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457950631635966154.post-1313630337870651362010-02-03T09:37:55.620-06:002010-02-03T09:37:55.620-06:00Gosh is must be hard sometimes, and thankless. Bu...Gosh is must be hard sometimes, and thankless. But I'm so impressed at your attitude and willingness to keep at it!LutherLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949785104237442171noreply@blogger.com