Comments on: Party Down

By: Mimi Meredith

Mimi Meredith — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:06:00 +0000

Ah…the trials of second grade. It’s amazing I survived my children’s journey through elementary school, what with all the second guessing and soul searching I forced upon myself. Here’s the good news–they all three are doing great and second grade angst seemed like a distant memory until this great post took me back in time at light speed! I now have two children in college and one in high school. They still get bruised hearts on occasion, which still causes me more pain than it seems to cause them.

I don’t mean to imply you should just look ahead past glittery party notes, the dysfunction of doctors with limited understanding and teachers who project their own need for space on your daughter (well intentioned, I’m sure, but they don’t live your family dynamic, do they?). There’s a lot to be said for being present in these precious times. But just remember, this too shall pass.

I am grateful I found the blog via Changing Hands schedule for upcoming workshops. I hope to meet you and learn more about memoir writing!

By: Kel

Kel — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 02:57:20 +0000

thanks for blogging this so honestly. i’ve been there with the seemingly petty getting me much more deeply than the ‘bigger’ stuff and it’s great to hear it out of someone else’s mouth. It helps me to let go of it.

thanks a million
kelley
(rene’s friend)

By: starrlife

starrlife — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:22:48 +0000

None of that is dumb at all! Take a deep breath though- it’s all okay. You have two kids- that’s braver than I- to juggle and some days are just like that you know!
That Dr thing sounds concerning- really! Annabelle will figure out the Sophie distance she wants- she’s a mature girl too! And so what if Sophie visits- schools are so uptight about some things – as long as she makes it to where she’s supposed to go…..
As for birthday parties- her friends will be true- not like most little girls friends. They will be the ones that she loves and they will want to be with her. I think that’s a big plus compared to my growing up….

By: Kelle Hampton

Kelle Hampton — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 11:54:09 +0000

One of your students sent me your blog, and I have to say your girls are beautiful!! You have a beautiful blog and speak insightfully. The birthday thing…oh, Mama, I understand. Thank you for writing honestly and from the heart! I’ll be back.