tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post7173175679365966649..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Seize the Mommy MomentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-74904157509265385342012-09-20T16:58:46.315-07:002012-09-20T16:58:46.315-07:00I constantly struggle to find the balance with my ...I constantly struggle to find the balance with my husband, three girls, and writing. But, those moments with our family need no editing - they're perfect! (and the reason, I'm so late to comment on blog)<br /><br />And yes, I cried!<br /><br />Ainsley Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03208927290109156913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-81295817745090125052012-08-29T22:58:06.323-07:002012-08-29T22:58:06.323-07:00So glad I read this tonight. I'm not sure I...So glad I read this tonight. I'm not sure I've got the balancing down pat, because spending time with the family means writing into the wee hours, which equals less than sweet the next morning. I'm hoping to reverse the process now that my little one sleeps all night and go to bed and rise early for writing.<br /><br />Keep reminding myself that I will enjoy with the children and not hermit away and write on this upcoming holiday weekend. Thankful I discovered your blog!Michelle L. Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144191129362767115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-252064876821079062012-08-27T11:49:02.579-07:002012-08-27T11:49:02.579-07:00Uhh! Julie! Gah. :o( I don't balance it all ve...Uhh! Julie! Gah. :o( I don't balance it all very well, and I've just come off a weekend of single-parenthood (hubs is out of town) where I felt all touched out. It's hard... HARD! But you won this round. Mexican Train. I don't know what that is, but it sounds awesome. :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-65655308942392942272012-08-27T10:44:04.695-07:002012-08-27T10:44:04.695-07:00I feel horrible! I'm a work from home mom all ...I feel horrible! I'm a work from home mom all week long (not just the writing, my day job is from home too). I do my day job on weekends while my hubs is home, and I hired a babysitter for Monday afternoons to write. But I feel horrible. I steal moments away from the baby whenever possible to write/blog/work, and it seems like on weekends, I don't spend enough time with her. Then again, Tues-Fri I feel completely overwhelmed. (She's 3 months old and screams like a banshee).Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-586188560113812512012-08-27T01:15:42.585-07:002012-08-27T01:15:42.585-07:00You get the mommy of the year award. I have to say...You get the mommy of the year award. I have to say, that last week I came home with one day off, before I had to fly. I was going to take one granddaughter on a date. She's not yet two. We hadn't told her in case something came up. <br />Oh... I had a million things come up. But I told my husband, all that came wait. 3 hours with that little girl will mean so much more than all the things that I needed to get done. I just stayed up an extra three hours. <br />So yes... the MS will wait. The laundry will wait. If only I had these lessons 30 years ago. <br />Thanks for sharing this important reminder. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-28187779847461646552012-08-27T00:42:29.054-07:002012-08-27T00:42:29.054-07:00I'm lucky in that my son was a high school sop...I'm lucky in that my son was a high school sophomore when I started writing. But even still, I knew I only had a finite number of days with him, so it was always an easy choice when it came up. Now that he's gone off to college, I find myself crying instead of writing. But at least I have no regrets. Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-35656739899616560742012-08-26T16:57:59.330-07:002012-08-26T16:57:59.330-07:00It really is a tough balance, and as moms we tend ...It really is a tough balance, and as moms we tend to beat ourselves up over everything. But you're right. We never regret spending time with our kids :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-1387289989924468702012-08-26T16:56:49.607-07:002012-08-26T16:56:49.607-07:00Awww, our four-legged family needs our love and at...Awww, our four-legged family needs our love and attention too :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-58723914183098095782012-08-26T16:55:27.472-07:002012-08-26T16:55:27.472-07:00Loree, already it seems like our kids are growing ...Loree, already it seems like our kids are growing way too fast. I'm trying to savor each moment.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-90109119917249156272012-08-26T16:54:18.768-07:002012-08-26T16:54:18.768-07:00Traci, once my oldest started high school last yea...Traci, once my oldest started high school last year, I felt it slipping away WAY too soon. *sigh*Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-40335617672381634052012-08-26T16:53:27.542-07:002012-08-26T16:53:27.542-07:00Amen to that, Leslie. Can't wait to hear more ...Amen to that, Leslie. Can't wait to hear more about the "launch to college."Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-14735345919731292872012-08-26T16:52:16.197-07:002012-08-26T16:52:16.197-07:00Susanne, nice to know I wasn't the only sucker...Susanne, nice to know I wasn't the only sucker who cried during that video. It gets me every time!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-29528582642903199102012-08-26T16:51:22.128-07:002012-08-26T16:51:22.128-07:00Michele, those are the memories our kids will hold...Michele, those are the memories our kids will hold dear. They grow up way too fast as it is!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-68171182175281059172012-08-26T16:50:24.930-07:002012-08-26T16:50:24.930-07:00Jemi, that is a brilliant mantra! I think I'll...Jemi, that is a brilliant mantra! I think I'll use that myself :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-2916142904384710672012-08-26T16:49:39.385-07:002012-08-26T16:49:39.385-07:00Amy, I totally remember those days. Nap times are ...Amy, I totally remember those days. Nap times are when moms get so much work done!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-11385835486726404102012-08-26T13:45:15.117-07:002012-08-26T13:45:15.117-07:00Good for you, Julie!
I feel guilty constantly. ...Good for you, Julie! <br /><br />I feel guilty constantly. :) It's SOOO hard to balance motherhood and writing. But, I agree with you. I've never regretted leaving my manuscript for a while to spend time with my kids.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-44167384231795640242012-08-26T06:45:24.474-07:002012-08-26T06:45:24.474-07:00my only obligation when home (aside from the munda...my only obligation when home (aside from the mundane chores always waiting and easily ignored) is my dog who would dearly love to get and do something, anything, anytime, especially now! I don't always oblige but I always make time because I didn't get a dog so he could lay around and wait to do stuff with me. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-3069284962224936612012-08-26T06:17:51.695-07:002012-08-26T06:17:51.695-07:00Such a great post.
My kids are older now...they ...Such a great post. <br /><br />My kids are older now...they have their own lives, and I have more time to write. <br /><br />Still, nothing is more important than family time. The writing will always be there.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-56513313766204764352012-08-26T03:56:24.310-07:002012-08-26T03:56:24.310-07:00I'm torn between yesterday and the future when...I'm torn between yesterday and the future when it comes to my kids. Everything feels like it's slipping away and yet for them, it's just beginning. So, yeah, seize those moments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-26493727892112229472012-08-25T18:26:38.064-07:002012-08-25T18:26:38.064-07:00My writing has been whimpering in a drawer for two...My writing has been whimpering in a drawer for two weeks while I've been launching my youngest off to college. As much as writing is my life blood, my kids are the heart that keeps it moving.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-38779344987689030412012-08-25T17:40:35.201-07:002012-08-25T17:40:35.201-07:00Hi, Julie! You definitely made the right choice. ...Hi, Julie! You definitely made the right choice. The kids grow up way too fast. <br /><br />Of course I cried while watching the video. : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-5721431299149448292012-08-25T16:46:23.910-07:002012-08-25T16:46:23.910-07:00Of course you made the right choice. This is somet...Of course you made the right choice. This is something I have to weigh all the time. This summer was full of that, and I will say I chose my kids because I wrote 2 shorts and did a little editing on the ms, but that was it. Didn't even blog every week, but boy, we had a really fun summer! All worth it. Michele Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768815750264631798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-16161035078621156942012-08-25T12:50:51.840-07:002012-08-25T12:50:51.840-07:00Yay you!! One of the mantras I use to keep myself ...Yay you!! One of the mantras I use to keep myself on track is 'real people before fake ones'. :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-80984238191366935292012-08-25T12:35:39.757-07:002012-08-25T12:35:39.757-07:00I have two under two which means naps! But i try t...I have two under two which means naps! But i try to do writing while my toddler is awake sometimes. Some days it's easy, others not so much but he is learning to be content by himself and to focus on his own work - play! Of course he gets me most of the time but i think it's important for him to learn this bit of independence. And its beautiful - i turn around and there he is, ignoring his toys and examining the clothes pegs! <br />Often i try to do other non-writing things like housework with my toddler. He loves it and then the chores are done, freeing me to write later.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484157546455266778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-40921148843984206982012-08-25T11:24:06.054-07:002012-08-25T11:24:06.054-07:00E.J., my son's memories are on my mind a lot. ...E.J., my son's memories are on my mind a lot. How do I want them to remember their childhood? Not ignored, that's for sure.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.com