tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post747347072022118201..comments2023-10-22T05:08:51.281-06:00Comments on Confessions of a Rotten Correspondent: baby got backthe rotten correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02704525054720181936noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-45234618435696096562008-04-06T23:10:00.000-06:002008-04-06T23:10:00.000-06:00Not a day goes by when I don't think of my Mum who...Not a day goes by when I don't think of my Mum who died so young.<BR/>Enjoy yours, RC, let her take charge. Get some serious bitchin' and cryin' done!<BR/>XO<BR/>WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-45756622791464956352008-04-06T20:17:00.000-06:002008-04-06T20:17:00.000-06:00ow sweet. iam glad you have that momma lion who wi...ow sweet. iam glad you have that momma lion who will match you tear for tear to. I don't have that never will. But my kids will and that keeps me smiling. I hope you have a very enjoyable time!! I think of you and send my love and hugs!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-43463564981443248592008-04-05T23:40:00.000-06:002008-04-05T23:40:00.000-06:00What a sweet moving post.I am so glad your Momma i...What a sweet moving post.<BR/>I am so glad your Momma is coming.<BR/>Hugs to you.Kaytabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11823989062127968170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-86102671190164205532008-04-05T14:22:00.000-06:002008-04-05T14:22:00.000-06:00Have a good rest RC. Enjoy handing the reins over ...Have a good rest RC. Enjoy handing the reins over and re-charge your batteries.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085577423870971279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-8964523021856575172008-04-05T05:59:00.000-06:002008-04-05T05:59:00.000-06:00i love your mom's advice: claws out!excellent.i love your mom's advice: <I>claws out!</I><BR/><BR/>excellent.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-54400633080235611712008-04-04T22:45:00.000-06:002008-04-04T22:45:00.000-06:00having your mom there will be really good for you....having your mom there will be really good for you. you've already proved that you're a strong lady, but now it's time to just let it go for a bit. xoPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365631315923740004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-38828222652783141242008-04-04T21:53:00.000-06:002008-04-04T21:53:00.000-06:00Well, I read the post and some of the comments...w...Well, I read the post and some of the comments...we're talking about your mom right, and not a trip to the zoo?willowtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173637121496772685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-19463822229387173932008-04-04T21:05:00.000-06:002008-04-04T21:05:00.000-06:00Moms are the best and I'm happy yours is coming.Moms are the best and I'm happy yours is coming.Crazed Nitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433413927453925851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-16051802463499330312008-04-04T18:51:00.000-06:002008-04-04T18:51:00.000-06:00RC,I am so glad to hear your mom is coming to be w...RC,<BR/>I am so glad to hear your mom is coming to be with you and the boys. I think no matter how old you get, you need your mom, especially when times get rough. When my mom was alive, even thou we had a very rough relationship, when I was stressed, she was the first person I would call. You are strong, but you need some TLC, and Traders Joe makes life better on so many levels.<BR/><BR/>So sorry about the rat, but it sound like it got out a lot of much needed grief. Glad you could be there for each other.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your time together. Do nothing but wonderful things.<BR/>Love you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-8668886378928750222008-04-04T17:15:00.000-06:002008-04-04T17:15:00.000-06:00Glad you mom's on the way. She's just what you ne...Glad you mom's on the way. She's just what you need right now.<BR/><BR/>It's true what everyone says, when times are tough we all need our Mums.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy having her with you.<BR/><BR/>xxSwearing Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07277450057243928790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-34225462462982487042008-04-04T12:23:00.000-06:002008-04-04T12:23:00.000-06:00I don't know if it helps to hear this, but the soo...I don't know if it helps to hear this, but the sooner the boys can break down like that and grieve a bit, the sooner they'll begin to heal. You, too, RC.<BR/><BR/>I'm like Laurie -- if I'm in distress, keep my mother far away from me. I hope I'll be like your mother is for you when my daughter is grown.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, babe. Your mama's on her way!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05655321325607087357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-35913232701892562322008-04-04T11:00:00.000-06:002008-04-04T11:00:00.000-06:00I've tried to write a comment 4 different ways and...I've tried to write a comment 4 different ways and erased them all.<BR/><BR/>I have yearned to have my mother again (believe it or not)continually since she has died. <BR/><BR/>All I can say RC - is cherish her. It is very lonely without them - no matter all the ups and downs.aimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685252628734838159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-28942779207762870852008-04-04T10:07:00.000-06:002008-04-04T10:07:00.000-06:00I know you! I know that woman you speak of. She ...I know you! I know that woman you speak of. She is incredibly brave and tolerant and strong...but let yourself be whatever you need to be when she gets there. Curl up into a ball on her lap and cry. Feel safe and warm and open up a big ass box o' wine and relax. You deserve it.<BR/><BR/>I guess part of me thinks that I should be standing beside the Film Geek because I was his family first. BUT...and there is a big old but....I am also a woman. Something he may not realize since I believe that he sees me as a 10 year old girl. But I am. And I understand more than I can show or write what is going through you. I love you much... more and more each day. Much love to the boys! <BR/>RIP Anonymous Dead Rat!Happy in the Abysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430029245934599353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-2292438826842287402008-04-04T09:21:00.000-06:002008-04-04T09:21:00.000-06:00Good for you.Good for you.Iota https://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-30354378794643292962008-04-04T08:47:00.000-06:002008-04-04T08:47:00.000-06:00rudee - I am so ready to abdicate, if only for a c...rudee - I am so ready to abdicate, if only for a couple of weeks. <BR/><BR/>And to go back to your comment from yesterday, you can be my Detroit ambassador any old time. It's so funny that you mention Dearborn. My (Alabama) grandparents lived in Dearborn the whole time I was growing up. And my dad (and my middle eastern relatives) lived about half an hour away. So I never realized that Dearborn had that influence. To me it always meant southern grandparents, not arabic father.<BR/><BR/>And you can have a copy of my cookbook if I can have a copy of yours! :)the rotten correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704525054720181936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-5562708013801652542008-04-04T08:44:00.000-06:002008-04-04T08:44:00.000-06:00Did I mention that the mama lion is also bringing ...Did I mention that the mama lion is also bringing a Trader Joe's care package? Does it get any better?<BR/><BR/>Yes it does. 27 hours now. But who's counting?<BR/><BR/>And have I said recently that you all play a major role in getting me through the day????<BR/><BR/>Now (if you can) go call your mothers!!<BR/><BR/>altaglow - did I mention 27 hours?<BR/><BR/>nervus rex - I'm glad I'm not the only one.<BR/><BR/>jackie - don't you have enough to worry about in your own house?<BR/><BR/>ann - thanks. <BR/><BR/>Stacie - I've been thinking of you constantly. Sending hugs and love your way.<BR/><BR/>irene - lately it's felt like a lot further away than 1600 miles.<BR/><BR/>Maggie May - the irony is that I'm trapping mice in the laundry room and having burial services for the rat in the backyard. I don't know why it makes such a difference when you put them in a cage and feed them.<BR/><BR/>Mya - I think we both know it. I think that's why we're both looking forward to it so much.<BR/><BR/>Jo - those are all things on my to do list!<BR/><BR/>flowerpot - me, too.<BR/><BR/>frances - he seems to feel a lot better since. I'm hoping he got a lot of stuff out.<BR/><BR/>akelamalu - ain't that the truth,sister?<BR/><BR/>softinthehead - once he would finally let me comfort him, it was great. I think that's what tore me up so much, was how badly he needed that.<BR/><BR/>girl with the mask - have I said welcome to you yet? Well...welcome!<BR/><BR/>laurie - I know. I'm really lucky.<BR/><BR/>potty mummy - well? have you called her??<BR/><BR/>crazycath - I didn't realize how much I needed my mom until I became a mom. Weird.<BR/><BR/>Marti -I've been thinking about you, too. Rock chalk, baby!the rotten correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704525054720181936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-81614666467195507652008-04-04T08:29:00.000-06:002008-04-04T08:29:00.000-06:00While I think you're a fierce mama lion, it doesn'...While I think you're a fierce mama lion, it doesn't hurt to abdicate this role to someone else-even if it's just for a short while. I can't imagine the stress of it all. There are always meltdowns when raising girls. I think it's so much harder to witness in a son. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there. I'm sure mom will make it better.Rudeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-86121890181514686262008-04-04T07:58:00.000-06:002008-04-04T07:58:00.000-06:00Hi RCI am so glad your momma is coming to visit yo...Hi RC<BR/><BR/>I am so glad your momma is coming to visit you. This will definatley give you a chance to recharge. Nothing is better than comforting arms around you. <BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about the pet. I agree that this is SD's way of dealing with everything else. Having your mom around to help you will be great. <BR/><BR/>I admire you so much for how you handle things and take life by the horns (Tx reference). Hugs to you and the boys.Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777018175252208693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-59400087782251191232008-04-04T06:19:00.000-06:002008-04-04T06:19:00.000-06:00Oh RC I can so relate to that!Like every mother he...Oh RC I can so relate to that!<BR/>Like every mother here I think - I am a tiger for my children and I protect, fight, feed, coddle.<BR/><BR/>But sometimes I just need my mum. Enjoy her visit. Recharge your batteries.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-89444086929868617832008-04-04T06:13:00.000-06:002008-04-04T06:13:00.000-06:00Those of us lucky enough to have mums we can turn ...Those of us lucky enough to have mums we can turn to probably take them for granted. I know I do... (am just off to call mine now).Potty Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751869800592294891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-90353511286638383632008-04-04T05:36:00.000-06:002008-04-04T05:36:00.000-06:00hurry up, mom!and how lovely to have a mom like th...hurry up, mom!<BR/><BR/>and how lovely to have a mom like that. <BR/><BR/>when i'm going thru stress, the last person i want around is my mother.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-40063128008663688132008-04-04T04:55:00.000-06:002008-04-04T04:55:00.000-06:00Awwww, that is lovely! Have fun together!G.I.M xAwwww, that is lovely! Have fun together!<BR/><BR/>G.I.M xLaura Jane Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12483166722690608208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-24861954630627809152008-04-04T03:55:00.000-06:002008-04-04T03:55:00.000-06:00Beautifully put RC, it's tough on you trying to be...Beautifully put RC, it's tough on you trying to be the grown up, and also tough on your son being at that age when they are not supposed to cry and want to cuddle their mum. A precious moment for you. Enjoy your mum's visit.softintheheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365562754859033869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-62144483405022157452008-04-04T03:24:00.000-06:002008-04-04T03:24:00.000-06:00No matter how tough we are we all need a mother's ...No matter how tough we are we all need a mother's love! Take comfort in your when she arrives. xxAkelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7407016858777887859.post-464476961009967502008-04-04T03:19:00.000-06:002008-04-04T03:19:00.000-06:00Glad to hear you will have your mama with you soon...Glad to hear you will have your mama with you soon and get a chance to be mummied. <BR/>Poor kid. Life is tough in the teens anyhow - glad he can let some of it out that way - even if it took a rat to do it.lebanesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988892248196307424noreply@blogger.com