tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788322133234120427.post7763213790202365100..comments2013-05-02T11:32:08.543-07:00Comments on The Life of Rileys: Should I just be a feeder blog for SRMM?Amy R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12476097972873346881noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788322133234120427.post-40610929890610054102011-09-05T19:55:13.710-07:002011-09-05T19:55:13.710-07:00Okay, here's the thing I've learned since ...Okay, here's the thing I've learned since having kids in school, and I find it to be generally true. Some kids do play dates A LOT and some don't. It's not that everyone is socializing outside of school--but some families just handle having kids over with ease. We tend to do it VERY sparingly, because there isn't a lot of time, and it's sometimes hard to have other kids in the mix, when we have so little time together as a family. Since Grace and Josh are new to their school this year, I am working extra hard at inviting kids over--it totally stretches my comfort zone and forces me to be CLEAN, but I know for this season, it's what I need to do. This is ABSOLUTELY TRUE of my life as well--if I didn't ask or have friends over, I would barely see anyone. I'm OKAY being an initiator, because I understand that women don't always do the best job of reaching out to each other (we let our insecurities get the best of us WAY too often). If you are good with it, have Morgan's friends over--you get to orchestrate the fun, see how they interact, know what things work and what don't...have their moms over too, and introduce them to your world! You will probably have to work extra hard at helping Morgan with her friendships; whether it's writing a letter to moms, or having girls over to your house--however, teaching her and Jensen that relationships take work is an UNBELIEVEABLE gift that you can give them!!!! Hang in there Amy, you are doing an incredible job!Sara D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13412743896316112786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788322133234120427.post-70384551294765167652011-09-05T08:32:06.997-07:002011-09-05T08:32:06.997-07:00Amy, I love reading your blog. I so wish I were a...Amy, I love reading your blog. I so wish I were as eloquent as you are in describing your feelings and thoughts. I love how honest you are. I know it's been said a thousand times, but being a parent is the hardest job in the world....and you, my friend, are doing an AWESOME job! Can't tell you how much I miss you. Please let me know if you ever need anything. Seriously. I'm always here :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14239134573329052165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788322133234120427.post-72222466696188583492011-08-30T12:30:03.437-07:002011-08-30T12:30:03.437-07:00This makes me sad for Morgan, too....unless it doe...This makes me sad for Morgan, too....unless it doesn't make her sad. Sometimes boys just make better friends. Girls can be exclusive, dramatic and controlling. If her desire for sisterhood is met with J, maybe boy friends will be a good fit for her for now. Daniel really likes Morgan! I know they don't go to school together, but we'd love another play date with the Rileys.JenHahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506727329695823583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788322133234120427.post-20589142307533458102011-08-30T11:01:13.094-07:002011-08-30T11:01:13.094-07:00I think the most painful thing for me as a parent ...I think the most painful thing for me as a parent is to feel like my girls are hurt or disappointed and there is nothing I can do about it. Sometimes I try to remember that God is bigger than all the hurts and slights. Other times I just cry and get mad. <br /><br />When Sadie was in Kindergarten she got "fired" from the circus because as the inventor of the game she thought she should have complete control. I thought she would never stop crying and my heart was breaking for her. She was "re-hired" the next day. <br /><br />Although we are just uncool Rock Hill folks we would love to have the girls over for a play date next week.Gretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494712872272792021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788322133234120427.post-1001740727158889202011-08-30T10:50:07.957-07:002011-08-30T10:50:07.957-07:00I want to be friends with Morgan! ...Jensen too! I...I want to be friends with Morgan! ...Jensen too! I know we have different kiddy-issues, but if you ever want a sounding board, or just a coffee date at Starbucks, give me a call. Miss seeing you!!Mrs. Fabuloushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04498316091815911587noreply@blogger.com