Comments on: We are just like everyone else

By: Mara

Mara — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:34:06 +0000

Thank you for posting this. I’m always a little frustrated by blogs that only seem to show the sunny side of life, they seem so unreal and kind of brag-gy… you know, all “our life is so awesome, don’t you wish you were us”. Not that yours was like that, but it’s nice that you acknowledge that it isn’t all margaritas on the beach.

Next you’ll be admitting that the Texas coast has mosquitos! (I lived in TX almost all my life, you can’t fool me!)

By: Elisa

Elisa — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:16:26 +0000

Hmm, wait. If you and Bill fight, the entire illusion is shattered. You can’t be normal, you’re Jody!

Excellent post, btw…loved Chris’, too.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:12:04 +0000

So you are normal? Good to know:) Still your blog is inspiring and I love it!

By: aa

aa — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:46:44 +0000

I think anyone with a lick of sense (how’s that for a Texasism) would know that a blog is not everything about someone’s life. I don’t think I even want to know everything about anybody. Glad to know you’re keeping it real though!

I love TX too- especially the weather. I was thinking that just this week as well. Also, my little Texan will be turning 10 on Dec. 2 and he asked if we could have a pool party for his birthday. I said no, but he informed me “Mom, it’s only cold like at midnight and that’s about 50. In the day it’s hot.” He has a point. Still, no pool party in Dec.

By: jody2ms

jody2ms — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:24:33 +0000

Hi girls. I hope it didn’t sound like I was responding to any comments. I just loved Chris’ post, and it made me think that by posting all the good stuff on my blog, maybe I was making others feel like life was perfect at our house……..although the setting couldn’t be any more perfect!

By: meredith

meredith — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:18:07 +0000

Like Tricia said, it is nice to use a blog to focus on the positive, posting a few reality checks too. Blogging only scratches the surface of our real lives, people with their unkind comments need to remember that.

By: Susie

Susie — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:04:53 +0000

You really caught Mia in motion!!
Love that picture. Looking for all the blessings in your life is all good..
xo

By: Tricia

Tricia — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:12:30 +0000

And sometimes, it’s just so nice to focus on the positive…

That last picture of Mia, both feet in the air…love it!

By: julie@lovelaugter&laundry

julie@lovelaugter&laundry — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:47:12 +0000

It is so easy to look at others life and think they have it so much better. It is hard when you have a blog to portray the real you or all the parts of your life.

Sounds like your life is just like the rest of us. Wonderful, tiring, frustrating, and fabulous all at the same time.

Good for you for concentrating on the good stuff. Enjoy!