tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post3183624823729155961..comments2024-03-20T20:37:14.527-05:00Comments on Blondie's Journal: SacrificesBlondie's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-69980890447219541532010-02-25T21:24:38.283-06:002010-02-25T21:24:38.283-06:00I enjoyed your story of what you decided to give u...I enjoyed your story of what you decided to give up for Lent, and why, and how it is actually a great improvement in your family life.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-61811212900851245332010-02-24T20:48:12.238-06:002010-02-24T20:48:12.238-06:00Sometimes I go to work without running a brush tho...Sometimes I go to work without running a brush thorugh my hair so good for you for making that extra effort! :-)<br /><br />I don't know...I thought your justifcation of asking family for help was pretty...well, justified! We constantly run little errands for one another. And I will admit, perhaps Mike is a wee bit better at doing it than I am. ;-)Laura @ the shorehouse.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442672928319257413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-72943615346428745812010-02-24T17:48:43.435-06:002010-02-24T17:48:43.435-06:00A big pat on the back to you for
A. Finding an a...A big pat on the back to you for <br /><br />A. Finding an area of your life that you could improve yourself. (That is sometimes SO hard to admit!)<br /><br />B. Being such a big girl and admit in blogland that there is an area in your life that you could improve yourself.Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-80904432748469708462010-02-17T20:47:03.696-06:002010-02-17T20:47:03.696-06:00My husband has a sports car sitting out the winter...My husband has a sports car sitting out the winter and takes my car for work. BUT, it wouldn't matter. He goes out so if anything needs doing during the week, he does it, including the trips to the post office with my business shipping. Okay, I'm starting to feel guilty. A little.<br /><br />Of course I spend all day in my yoga pants. I do get out of jammies into these, but really it doesn't count because I wouldn't go out of the house in yoga pants. Brush my hair, oh, okay, will go do that! :-) <br /><br />I had already decided to start at least doing my hair and make up next week. However, it will be for me because I won't see anyone. It is difficult to envision a place like this even for me all surrounded by my things from civilization. :-) Okay, my plan is in print so I should have more energy for it now.<br /><br />Great post!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06522725338783631084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-63348788452499448372010-02-17T20:29:46.447-06:002010-02-17T20:29:46.447-06:00Hey dear one,
You must care for yourself first ~ y...Hey dear one,<br />You must care for yourself first ~ you can't do for others if your well is depleted. Repeat often! :-)<br />Seriously, I think you can find a happy balance with everyone and schedule a lot for your daughter while she has the car. Perhaps that would be a bit easier than asking hubby when he's exhausted??? Just a thought ~<br /><br />The flowers and cake are absolutely wonderful! LOVE fresh flowers so much. I'm glad all is well. You deserve only the best!<br /><br />xoxo<br />PatGypsy Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776584538863129486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-88934827048573721032010-02-17T17:48:06.884-06:002010-02-17T17:48:06.884-06:00Boy did this hit home. I have a husband who is wil...Boy did this hit home. I have a husband who is willing to wait on me hand and foot and I am ashamed to say I've gotten quite used to taking advantage of it. I've been feeling a bit guilty about it lately and your post was the last straw. I need to get off my hiney more and do for myself, or better yet, wait on him a little bit for a change.Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-81278328547630596742010-02-17T13:00:14.565-06:002010-02-17T13:00:14.565-06:00I would totally take advantage of getting some err...I would totally take advantage of getting some errands run for me! I think it's brilliant :)Jennifer Juniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07087072033452320694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-57531334095857268312010-02-17T12:15:16.739-06:002010-02-17T12:15:16.739-06:00Your daughter might not be happy that you will be ...Your daughter might not be happy that you will be using the car more! LOL!<br /><br />I think it's great that you will spend more time out, being held up in your house is not healthy.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342467790727259855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-67415768895049940512010-02-17T10:01:43.581-06:002010-02-17T10:01:43.581-06:00Hi Janie,
What an insiteful post. Makes us all thi...Hi Janie,<br />What an insiteful post. Makes us all think about it in our own lives. Thank you!<br />~Debra<br />Blog: Capers of the vintage vixenswww.MaisonStGermain.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916957841730565226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-74238431795250716032010-02-17T08:43:59.591-06:002010-02-17T08:43:59.591-06:00I can relate to your post and the part about the ...I can relate to your post and the part about the golf bags sitting in the room for a week:) Since I tend to like things done my way I prefer to do things for myself so that I know they will get done. Now forgetting things is so bad I have to staple my list to my handbag when I leave the house some days:) <br />JoyceJoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14023307609205834495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-81766695537158365942010-02-17T06:11:43.001-06:002010-02-17T06:11:43.001-06:00"And thankfully I have a husband who knew I w..."And thankfully I have a husband who knew I would figure it out."<br /><br />This was the best line in your post. Isn't it wonderful to know that no matter how off kilter we can get at times for whatever reason, our loved ones are always there in the end? And the same is true of us for them. Family……it's a good thing!Shellbellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14836629045327379085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-6434895764670809232010-02-16T23:55:57.508-06:002010-02-16T23:55:57.508-06:00Jane I loved this post so much. I realized when I ...Jane I loved this post so much. I realized when I was reading this that I did the very same thing when my children were home. It was so easy to go day after day without even having to leave the house. But the kids grew up and left and it forced me back out there, and I found that I had missed being out and about in public.<br />What a great read this was sweetie. That was so awesome of your husband to treat you with roses and goodies.<br />hugsJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-8019541361309130912010-02-16T23:25:07.007-06:002010-02-16T23:25:07.007-06:00I gotta say by the number of comments, I think a l...I gotta say by the number of comments, I think a lot of us have the same issues in common! I am glad you and hubby kissed and made up though. Although I wonder -- how long would it have taken you? It always take me longer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-40911965557389741562010-02-16T23:01:22.468-06:002010-02-16T23:01:22.468-06:00Maybe you are just a natural born manager, delegat...Maybe you are just a natural born manager, delegating and getting everything done. Nothing wrong with that. But you do need to go out once in a while.<br /><br />As for Lent, it's hard to think of something to sacrifice. Last year, I gave up complaining and it was hard to have a single conversation with anyone. A true learning lesson.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-50101200410575735432010-02-16T19:57:26.563-06:002010-02-16T19:57:26.563-06:00I think most of us are still trying to figure it o...I think most of us are still trying to figure it out...but it sounds like all is well and you had a good Valentine's Day!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156513196197205803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-62551696238028253912010-02-16T16:47:47.877-06:002010-02-16T16:47:47.877-06:00Hi Janie, I don't know my schedule, it is at h...Hi Janie, I don't know my schedule, it is at home. I know we are going on a cruise next month (around March 20). I don't rememnber having any plans for April but I kmow John asked me to book for flights to Fl for Memorial Day weekend. use Photoscape for my mosaics and yes, you can add wordings to them from within the program. It's pretty user friendly but I can show you when you come for a visit if you haven't figured out yet by then. The baby's doing fine. I did some errands today for me and my daughter so I made a little side trip to shop, not much cause I do not know my way around that much. Brendan loves his big bed!..Christinexinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-1791244888898004122010-02-16T16:26:07.224-06:002010-02-16T16:26:07.224-06:00Oh Jane...we can only do better the next time! An...Oh Jane...we can only do better the next time! And I know you DO have a sacrificial heart!<br /><br />What a sweet husband!<br /><br />Hey I saw that you won my sister, Dianes' giveaway... congrats!Carrie @ Cottage Cozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17722924566006835290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-68540334869866279222010-02-16T13:51:43.901-06:002010-02-16T13:51:43.901-06:00it's time for me to do some serious thinking o...it's time for me to do some serious thinking over here ... I should mostly give up whining<br /><br /> .... I go postal on my family if they tromp on me ... I should just figure out how to let them know without so much drama.savvycityfarmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01123857662106999560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-66193725316361548042010-02-16T11:37:53.796-06:002010-02-16T11:37:53.796-06:00Aw, so sweet and I can relate. I require a lot of...Aw, so sweet and I can relate. I require a lot of my hubby and he mostly complies happily but sometimes a take advantage of his generosity. Always know we are loved in spite of our short comings!Beth@The Stories of A to Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020016704172617145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-41543120671357890182010-02-16T11:32:39.944-06:002010-02-16T11:32:39.944-06:00thank you for the congrats on my blog post concern...thank you for the congrats on my blog post concerning my sons' s engagement :)The Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698847569200418376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-49791117574300133792010-02-16T10:47:02.340-06:002010-02-16T10:47:02.340-06:00I understand you completely! I often ask my husba...I understand you completely! I often ask my husband to stop on his way home to pick up this or that. It's just convenient. On the other hand though, he often asks me to "bring him a coke since I'm up anyway" (although I'm not headed near the refrigerator) so I figure that one request from me equals one request from him! :)Kathryn @ Bonafide Southernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846337173695164121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-36878904758800574672010-02-16T10:17:31.723-06:002010-02-16T10:17:31.723-06:00Is this confession time??? I too am so guilty!!! I...Is this confession time??? I too am so guilty!!! I never use to be like this and ran from morn to night<br />Now, I am usually calling my sister to stop and pick something up after she worked HARD all day teaching in special ed. I called my husband just as he got off the freeway last night to see if he would swing our daughters and grab something. It took him another 1/2 hour to get home. :)<br />I needed this read! I really love getting out and running the errands. I have been telling myself I need to spend less time blogging and more time doing! I need to get off my high horse and start carrying my whole weight. Well...maybe not quite.. my whole weight. LOL ~♥Beth at Auntieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01878533662208781834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-63193351488125005352010-02-16T09:37:54.297-06:002010-02-16T09:37:54.297-06:00Hi Blondie
I am the opposite. I prefer to get thi...Hi Blondie<br /><br />I am the opposite. I prefer to get things myself, to make sure I get exactly what I want. Also, as I work from home it is easier for me to pop out when it suits me.<br /><br />I still haven't decided on what to give up for lent...chocolate seems like an obvious one as I like it sooo much...I need to make up my mind soon though!<br /><br />Don't be too hard on yourself...;-)<br /><br />Warm wishes<br />Isabelle xSuzy's Vintage Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355297827117557882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-43102458859987498042010-02-16T08:17:09.533-06:002010-02-16T08:17:09.533-06:00Oh wow! Giving up for Lent! Wow! A trip down Me...Oh wow! Giving up for Lent! Wow! A trip down Memory Lane. [Not a great trip for me, but a trip, never the less. >,-)]<br /><br />I'm very glad that you came on something which you view as a good thing, for you to "give up or do." Yeaaaaaaa you.<br /><br />Just as long as you haven't gone all the way to "total home slave hood." And you have not. :-)Auntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-46057174531188748202010-02-16T06:33:04.873-06:002010-02-16T06:33:04.873-06:00Hi Jane, I have to say.. that of ALLLLLLLLLLL my f...Hi Jane, I have to say.. that of ALLLLLLLLLLL my flaws, this isn't one of them. But my mom always did this to me, my dad and brother. It would drive me crazy. <br /><br />Is it time for Lent? I'm a Baptist and we don't focus to much on this although I think we should. Good for you! <br />~LizAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972097935004547969noreply@blogger.com