Yesterday was not as easy as I hoped. In fact, yesterday really sucked. A lot.
Here I am pouting before I had to leave in the morning.
The pouting truly never ended. I just don’t remember it being this hard the first two times.
Not to mention I went to put on my old work pants, and BAM, couldn’t get them buttoned. That’s a mood killer.
I want to be chasing Bents around the house picking up the 47 pieces of Lucky Charms that he just dumped on the floor out of his ginormous mixing bowl. I want to be pretending I’m Megatron and having P get mad at me because, how dare I be Megatron! That’s who he wanted to be. And then cordially agreeing to be Optimus Prime, but only if he’ll let me be Megatron next time. I want to be rocking SJ in his glider as I am singing to him in my “not so fabulous” actually terrible singing voice.
I want to go back to worrying about poopy diapers and dirty bottles. I never thought I’d say that. But it’s true, I was loving my time off with my kids. Even my crazy kid the middle child.
Oh what I wouldn’t give for him to chuck a toy at my head right now. That would be so much better than sifting through the stack of work on my desk.
Speaking of work, I was beginning to wonder if they would notice if I just extended my leave for another week or so.
Guess this answers that question.
Crap.
So, here I am. Back to being a working momma. I know I will get readjusted, but MAN, THIS SUCKS!
And to the lovely commenter who faulted me for complaining about having to go back to work when “the unemployment rate is so low” saying “shame on you”…
…I’m a mom who loves her kids. How dare I love my kids!
I’m guessing you are not a mother.
Mothers usually have compassion for other mothers.
So thank you to all of you that have been encouraging me and loving on me.
Last night my husband and I had “family prayer” time with P. We all sat on the bed holding holds and just spent time praying together. P prays about the funniest things…including (and NEVER forgetting) thanking God for his snacks. My husband prayed over me regarding my return to work, and I truly have to say…I instantly felt less stressed. I know today is going to be a better day!
Amanda says
i am glad that you survived. and i can’t believe you only had a baby a few months ago….you look amazing.
ALICIA says
HERE’S THE DEAL, YOU SEEM TO LOVE MATERIAL THINGS—WHO DOESN’T, BUT YOU NEED TO THINK BEFORE HAVING THREE CHILDREN AND STILL NEEDING TO WORK TO ADD THAT SECOND INCOME. MAYBE YOU SHOULD HAVE FIGURED OUT HOW MUCH YOU NEEDED TO EARN AND PUT AWAY BEFORE HAVING THREE CHILDREN AND BUILDING A NEW HOME WITH A POOL. YOU DIDN’T SEEM TO HAVE MUCH OF A PLAN BECAUSE NOW YOU NEED TO WORK TO KEEP UP WITH EXPENSES AND THAT MEANS NOT BEING WITH YOUR CHILDREN. I AGREE WITH THE OTHER COMMENTER. I SAVED MONEY AND BECAME AN “AT HOME MOTHER” SO THAT I COULD RAISE AND ENJOY MY CHILDREN. IT’S THE BEST THING THAT I EVER DID. I WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR THEM. AS ADULTS, THEY HAVE OFTEN TOLD ME HOW MUCH THAT MEANT TO THEM. WITH A FINANCIAL GURU FOR A HUSBAND, IT SEEMS YOU SHOULD HAVE HAD A BETTER PLAN.
Paige says
Even if your pants didn’t button you look GREAT!
ALICIA says
MANDY,
I CANNOT IMAGINE WHO HIRED YOU AND WHAT KIND OF JOB YOU DO BECAUSE YOU CANNOT BE THAT STUPID/DUMB, CAN YOU?
YOU HAVE A COMMENT OPTION ON YOUR BLOG. IF PEOPLE CHOOSE TO LEAVE A COMMENT AND IT ISN’T CONSIDERED POSITIVE TO YOU, THEN THAT DOES NOT MEAN IT IS AGAINST THE LAW. WELL, WHAT WAS I THINKING? EVERYTHING YOU BLOG IS STUPID. IT’S OUT THERE FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION BECAUSE YOU PUT IT OUT THERE. IF I WANTED TO TAKE SOME OF YOUR MOST RIDICULOUS BLOGS AND PUT THEM IN A BOOK AND GIVE YOU PROPER CREDIT FOR THEM, I COULD. I HAVE EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT DOING SO. COULD YOU STAND THE PUBLIC RIDICULE?MAYBE YOU SHOULD HAVE A LITTLE PRAYER GROUP TONIGHT AND ASK JESUS ABOUT THE RAMIFICATIONS OF BLOGGING ON A PUBLIC SOCIAL NETWORK. WAKE UP MANDY!!!
Amy says
I give you so much credit, Mandy! You are a great mom and although it sucks to go back to work, it will get better : ) And you have those 3, (4 counting Jeff) beautiful faces to look forward to at the end of the day. Hang in there! Can you skype from work?
ALICIA says
Does your boss know that you blog and tweet while you are working? It’s easy to find out who employs you and when you write the tweets ad blogs. If you were working for me, I would be glad if someone reported an employee who was doing personal things while being paid by me.
It doesn’t take much to ring your bell, does it, Mandy? Feeling guilty about leaving your children?
LAURA says
I can’t imagine being a working Mom to 3 small boys! Props to you!
ALICIA says
FYI THE PLURAL FORM OF ATTORNEY IS ATTORNEYS, NOT ATTORNEY’S AS YOU TWEETED. WHAT COLLEGE DID YOU GRADUATE FROM? OOPS!
ALICIA says
LOL YOU MUST HAVE SO MANY ENEMIES THAT YOU KNOW SOME BY NAME. WHY AM I SURPRISED?
Jen says
Mando…the only things you ever talk about on this blog are loving your kids, loving your husband, loving Jesus, loving your life, being grateful for your home and your amazing parents, etc. If the rude commenter from yesterday can’t see all the good you have inside and if they can’t look past their own problems or issues and see that you are a caring mother who just misses her boys…then I feel sorry for them. I feel sorry for them for being so miserable that they have to post an ignorant comment to intentionally hurt your feelings. Just know that I think you are a wonderful mommy and I love you bunches. 🙂
Kayla says
Hi Mandy!
I’m a reader of Jen’s and I decided to pop over here and check your blog out! I LOVE IT! I’m a stay at home mama and I can’t imagine how it feels to leave your babies for work. Sorry someone gave you grief about being a GOOD MAMA! God really does work through prayer, so I’ll keep you in mine! Good luck tomorrow!
Whitney says
Mandy – I’m praying for you as you head back to work! I know it must be so hard for you! Hugs to you, pretty lady!
Sarah says
People who make negative comments on blogs are ridiculous… If you don’t like something, don’t read it! Takes an ugly person to make ugly comments.
I LOVE your blog, Mandy! 🙂 Keep on keepin’ on, girlie! (And I am SOOO praying for that commenter… Because she sho’ needs some Jesus.)
Kristalynn says
Alicia,
If Mandy is so stupid and so ungrateful and such a horrible person why are you so OBSESSED with her life?? She CHOOSES to blog about her family, life, marriage, job, children, house, car, etc…all of the normal things that matter to her and us everyday, working mothers. Just like she CHOOSES to blog, you CHOOSE to read it all. You CHOOSE to come to her site EVERY 5 MINUTES from the timeline your comments prove, you CHOOSE to follow her on twitter. If she annoys you SOOOO much don’t follow her and don’t come to her blog, simple as that! I am going to go ahead and speak for her when I say I don’t think she will miss you one bit. SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONE IS A BIT JEALOUS THAT MANDY HAS THREE HANDSOME SONS, AN AMAZING (AND GORGEOUS) HUSBAND, HAS BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO BUILD A BEAUTIFUL, CUSTOM HOME WITH A BREATHTAKING POOL. MAYBE YOU SHOULD HAVE PLANNED YOUR LIFE A LITTLE BETTER AND YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ENJOY THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE.
I have been following Mandy for years and think many things about her, one of them not being PATHETIC…a characteristic you have managed to prove about yourself in less than a minute.
Carmen says
Alicia, WHAT is wrong with you? First of all, You probably don’t know Mandy so you are making assumption after assumption about her financial status, her personality and her life and you don’t even know this woman! How dare you attack her based on your unjustified judgments!? She is a mother who is missing her children. Whether she is a mother who either has to or chooses to work is none of your business and no one else’s but herself and her husband. My GOODNESS!
MTSarah_214 says
First of all…Mandy, Love your blog, love your family, love your attitude on life. Do I “know” you? No. Have I been following your blog since Bents was born? You betchya. I too am an Army wife, working mother of 3 who loves God. I know how hard it is to be away from your children while at work. I feel guilt every single day over it. I admire your stregnth to be able to juggle all of it because I know how hard it can be. Keep on doin what you are doin girl! I hope this week gets better for you. Hugs!!
Secondly…dearest Alicia, where in the hell do you get off passing judgement on someone you don’t even know?? I find it laughable that you are able to sit there behind your computer with your CAPS LOCK on just judging away on a mother who is working to support her young family!! I strongly reccomend you get a life and a job…unless you too are tweeting and blogging from work. If you don’t like what you are reading STOP READING!! I feel so sorry for you that you are so miserable in your own life that you need to put down others. Shame on you.
I will pray for you tonight because I know you need a little Jesus in your life.
God Bless you Rose Family…you make my day a little brighter when I read your blog and tweets :):)
PS…If I spelled anything wrong, I don’t really care 🙂
Snookie says
She says that she doesn’t need to work. If you don’t need to work, then don’t complain about working and missing your children. Quit your job so someone who needs it can work. If you want comments and opinions that are only what you want to hear, then say that. Or better yet, don’t put your life in a public venue for others to read and comment on. A whiney person complaining about their job and having to work at a time in our country when people need jobs is not what a lot of people want to hear now.
Kati says
Hi Mandy … I don’t know you but I do enjoy reading your blog, I found it thru Daily Dose of Davis…I just want to say…Don’t even sweat over that wack-job of a lady lol….If you want fancy pools and nice landscaping and a nice house SO what..I did not take your blog as you complaining about work…I took as a MOM that is going to miss her kids when she is not around them 24/7 anymore…that is awesome that you can provide all that stuff for your kids ROCK ON …Jealousy is a very UGLY trait…I am also sure that wack-job will comment on my grammar also but WHO cares… F-IT
Jennifer says
Dear Alicia (or whatever your real name is) , let me give you a small dose of reality. To make it easy for you, since you are apparently as stupid as they come, I will even write it in the form of a list:
1. In regards to your comment on loving material things – What woman doesn’t like a good pair of shoes? Liking material things and being materialistic are two completely different things – get it straight.
2. As for making comments about the kind of mother she is maybe you should start to think about the type of person you are.
3. Her Job: If you actually knew her, you would know that she actually doesn’t have to work if she didn’t want to. Her financial plan is better than any plan I have ever seen. She and her husband know exactly what they are doing and certainly don’t need you to educate them on anything related to finances.
4. HouseofRoseblog.com: If you think this blog is so “stupid” then why are you reading it? Better yet, why do you care so much to comment on it…multiple times!!
5. Jesus: Maybe you should ask Jesus what He thinks about your ugly, demented ways of thinking.
6. The Law: You are correct that writing negative comments is not against the law, however, what you are doing is considered cyber bullying. Which is better??
7. Blogging During Work Hours: Apparently you aren’t aware that a blog entry can be scheduled to post at any time the author desires. Nice try.
8. Children: What kind of a person speaks about another mothers children? You say you are mother so you know how difficult it is to leave your newborn child at home for the first time whether it be to go to work or to run an errand. How dare you!
9. Spelling/Grammer: If you want to get technical about spelling/grammar and the correct way to do things, how about you don’t type IN ALL CAPS!!! The first letter of the first word in each sentence should start with a capital letter. Capital letters are also used for titles and proper nouns. If you would like to learn more, please let me know and I’d be happy to share more of these rules with you.
10. Names: Is there some reason why you want to leave comments on blogs with a fake name? If you really dislike what someone has to say there are two things you can do:
A. Don’t read what they have to say (OMG what a good idea!!!).
B. Don’t hide behind a fake name and email address. Get a backbone, use your real name and email address, and say what you have to say.
11. If you dislike Mandy and/or her blog/Twitter why do you read everything.
12. Get a life!
By the way, my name is Jennifer (my real name). Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about any of the items listed above. I, unlike you, don’t have any problem standing up to people. I hope you enjoyed reading!
MrsK says
Mandy, ha I love Jennifer’s comment #12…do these people have so much spare time to judge others? I’m not even Mom and have compassion for how hard it would be to leave your babies and go back to work. I have followed your blog for a few years….and look forward to the posts with your boys…they are adorable. IGNORE Alicia…what a LOSER….sure she is just envious and miserable to boot.
These blog haters just amaze me!!! Hang in there….sure it will get easier. Your family is so darn cute (and you look awesome after 3 kids!).
Snookie says
Jennifer,
Nice try, but you didn’t faze me. I am, unfortunately, and overwhelmingly entertained by complete and utter stupidity. Celebrities generally don’t give out their personal information—enough said! Jesus M Christ loves the way I speak. That is where I got it. Now don’t get your panties all in a bunch!!
Kandi Starkweather says
Completely in shock & @ a loss 4 words 2 express my disbelief in what could possess someone 2 possibly think such nonsense let alone publicly say it or type it 2 someone u do or don’t know …… GET A LIFE, BITCH!!!!
Lindsey says
I have been a lurker for quite a while on your blog, and just felt compelled to comment after that A-hole tried to bring you down. Honestly, I think your blog is refreshing. I just had my first baby, and when I was pregnant, went back and read all your pregnancy posts because they were so honest! No one tells you the truth about pregnancy, so I really liked reading what you thought and went through. Obviously, you have a lot of people who love you and will defend you through and through, but I just had to comment as a stranger who definitely does not get any negative impressions of you and your family at all!
Snookie says
Mandy,
It must be so sweet to have so many ignorant yet supportive fans. I guess my fascination with these mostly ignorant blogs is aroused by the curiosity that people have to venture on the side of life that is so unlike their life.
I can definitely say that I am nothing like most of you. I cannot imagine what it must be like to live your mostly mundane lives and lust for ridiculous material things while at the same time professing to be wonderful loving and God fearing people. You are so isolated from the world in general. You are all needy kiss ups to each other while at the same time, you are probably talking behind each others’ backs. You all really have no clue and think it’s your way or no way. I guess what I am saying is that you are all so unworldly.
You are so wrapped up in your little shells and probably care less about things going on in Africa or anywhere else on this planet but your little world. I am both amused by you and sorry for you. I have always had an extreme interest in sociology, and these blogs are very depressing and amusing at the same time. It’s a sorry side of our world in 2011. I think I am laughing at you to keep from crying for you.
Nicole says
Hi Mandy I too am a lurker !! I love your blog – you are an inspiration, as I too am a working Mom !! Rock on Girlfriend and don’t let losers get you down !!
Shannon dew says
One word, jealous.
Rev. Ric says
Alicia… Snookie… Stalker .. what ever your fake name is today, all I can say is What a piece of crap! You are obviously a dangerous person. Time to get the authorities involved.
Jody says
Alicia, I am curious about a few things. First being, why did you go from one name to another? Did you really give yourself the nickname of Snookie? Who are you trying to be here? If you are going to criticize someone, which I would have liked to think since you are a mom you wouldn’t, you should probably think about trying to sound a little more legit. Jumping between two names really shows your true credibility. Secondly, I don’t understand the all caps. Were you yelling at the computer? Are you so worked up about something that another person writes, who by the way you don’t even know, that you were yelling? All caps lock does is make you look silly, and I have to say, you had numerous grammar errors in your posts. I figured I should mention that to you since you seem extremely concerned about expressing others’ mistakes. I would like to think that if you are so concerned about people finding jobs in America, that you would be spending your time elsewhere, instead of behind, not one but two fake names & blurting out a bunch of nonsense that really at the end of the day doesn’t change anything. Anything you write, isn’t going to have an effect on Mandy. I am pretty sure the last person she is going to take advice from, if that is what you call what you were trying to do BY YELLING YOUR OPINIONS, is someone that judges her, insults her and writes in all caps. If you want to make a difference in how people are, then good for you, but I can say that you are barking up the wrong tree here. If you have followed Mandy for any length of time, which I would hope you have if you “think” you know so much about her, you would know that she is a caring person, a hard-worker, and oh no wait for it… a working mother that has a hard time leaving her children. I would think that being sad about leaving your babies after spending so much time with them at home would be an honorable characteristic, not a negative one. Basically, what you are saying is that she is whiney & careless for missing her children and having apprehensions about leaving them. I thought that was part of the package of being a mother. I am sure you have never been away from your child/children before, but if you have, are you saying that you didn’t care that you were away from them? And lastly, if you were just commenting on a blog so that you could get some sort of reaction out of people, I applaud you, you succeeded. But on the not-so-great side of that applause, you just showcased your tackiness and need to insult people in hopes that it will make you feel better about whatever has you down. At the end of the day, I hope you realize that nothing you say to hurt others is going to fix your own issues. Maybe you should spend a little less time harrassing blogs and more time focusing on why you are the type of person who writes cruel and hurtful things to others and decide if that is really who you want to be. I know I wouldn’t.
Lisa says
I’m the one who made the original comment on your blog, Mandy. And it’s not about loving your kids, it’s about complaining about having a job to go back to when so many in this economy WHO ALSO LOVE THEIR KIDS don’t have a job to go back to and would give anything to have one, even though it means leaving them for a while each day. And there are plenty of parents who do have jobs, several in fact, who are working just to make ends meet, so that even when they are home they don’t have much time to spend with their kids much less blog about their lives. What I am saying is that you need to put things in perspective. Of course it is hard to leave your children. But at the same time it’s also important to realize how lucky you are to even be in your position. I am a Christian and I thank God daily for my blessings. We all need to do a little bit more of that.
Perfectly Imperfect says
Wow. The crazies really came out on this one.. So sorry Mandy!
I’m glad you made it through the day. It is tough no matter how much you LOVE your job. It does make the times you have with them pretty awesome though…
I think you look fantastic!! I don’t look that good sixteen months out!!
Lindsey says
Mandy, you inspire me to be a working mom one day. I don’t know how you balance it all. You are truly an amazing mom, wife, and person.
I am in utter shock about all the comments left by the jealous people who choose to read your blog. Keep your head up, there are many more people who adore you than those who try and knock you down!
and p.s. you look amazing for just having a child! i don’t even look that good and i haven’t even popped out A kid!
Amy says
Hey Trixie, Lola or whomever you choose to be right now… Who’s watching your kids when your spending all your precious time with them reading and making rather obnoxious comments on various blogs? I think your children would appriciate the energy you put towards hating others to playing with them. Just saying….
Laura says
Hi Mandy,
I came across your blog coincidentally and I love it! Please keep on blogging!!!! It doesn’t matter if you are at work or stay at home. What matters most is that your kids are loved and safe which we all know they are!!! I am praying for you ….this shall pass soon.
Lindsey says
Wow! That’s quite a bit of nastiness for one day.
Mandy, I have been reading your blog for a while but never really commented. However, I felt the need to today so you know just a fraction of the people that enjoy reading your blog everyday as opposed to judgemental people that feel the need to anonymously lash out. Personally I think your blog is great and you have a wonderful family. Keep your head up cause you rock!!
Ron says
MANDY, WOW! WHAT CRAWLED UP ALICIA’S SKIRT AND DIED. SOUNDS LIKE SHE NEEDS TO GET SOME. FROM MY GUESS SHE WAS PROBABLY A WALLMART GREETER THAT WAS LAID OFF BECAUSE SHE WAS EITHER TOO NICE OR NOT SMART ENOUGH. ALTHOUGH SHE MAY HAVE WORKED AT MCDONALDS WIPING TABLES.IF SHE IS THAT PLEASANT AT HOME HER HUSBAND AND KIDS PROBABLY WISH SHE WOULD GO TO WORK. SOUNDS LIKE SHE MAY BE A DEMOCRAT THAT WILL STILL VOTE FOR OBAMA. ALICIA, IF YOU ARE GOING TO DISH IT OUT, BE READY TO ACCEPT IT BACK. CHILL WOMAN.
Stephanie says
I hope I will look as great as you after my baby boy is born next month….
Mindi Stavish says
I have tears in my eyes reading your post because I know exactally how you feel about going back to work after maternity leave. I have been back at work for 3 weeks now and it is SO.HARD. This is my second boy and it was not any easier going back this time. I loved being home so much with my two boys. If only money grew on trees. I would much rather be at home playing with my sweet ones than at work where I’m under appreciated. I didn’t even get the feeling that my bosses were happy to have me back so it’s nice that you were definetly missed. Good luck with the rest of the week. It’s not easy being a working mommy.
Jan Mueller says
Mandy, you are a wonderful mother with a blessed life. You have a wonderful husband, cute little boys and awesome parents who love you. Just keep your head up high and don’t let the few creeps who write negative things bother you. Continue sharing your feelings and life in your blog and the minute any idiot posts a negative comment, IMMEDIATELY remove it so that you get the last laugh. They don’t deserve your attention or your energy. They are so NOT worth it.
Just know that you are loved by many and although words from a stranger can hurt to the core, they are words that don’t matter. Words from friends, family and those who care are the only true words that really matter in life. Rejoice in those!
Good luck with returning to work. It isn’t easy, but with a great support system, you will do well!
Much love,
Jen’s Mom
Pamela says
I am a longtime reader, though never before today a commenter. It is hard to understand why anyone would take pleasure in leaving hateful, cruel feedback on another person’s blog for the sole purpose of hurting her feelings and spoiling her day. Aren’t there more important things to worry about than how another person chooses to live her life? Let’s be nice! Mandy, I love your blog and always look forward to the next installment about your family’s life. I hope you won’t let a few mean-spirited people spoil this for you. Hope your second day back to work was better than the first 🙂
Mel says
Mandy…haters are going to hate, please don’t let them get you down.
Alicia/Snookie/Girl obsessed with Mandy…as a mental health professional your behavior is very indicative of some serious mental illness and personality disorders. I’m assuming (but hoping I’m wrong) you are a mother and I sincerely hope you seek immediate treatment as it seems your mental health is on the decline and I would fear for the well being of your children. Good luck and I hope you find a therapist that is able to help you work through your serious personality deficits and unbridled rage.
Katie says
Mandy,
I’ve followed your blog for about a year now and I absolutely love it. You are a great mom and have a beautiful family. Honesty is the best quality in a person – don’t ever lose that.
Katie
Wendy says
Why do women always feel the need to attack other women? I don’t get it – we should be building each other up, not taking every opportunity we can to judge or diminish others.
Anywho, sorry for all the nastiness you had to deal with. I know it doesn’t help make the transition any easier for you. Personally, I enjoy working and being a mommie and it gives me a great balance. And it also affords me the opportunity to buy a great new pair of shoes now and then! I know you aren’t complaining about going to work, you’re just putting the obvious out there – no one likes to be separated from their loved ones, but we often have to do it. We will send our kids off to college and we’ll hate it because we’ll miss them so bad, but it’s all just part of the deal, right!! I would personally go crazy sitting at home all day, but I know some moms who are just made for the job and commend them for it! But it certainly doesn’t mean either of us has it all figured out or knows the right answer!
brittney says
Thank you for sharing your life and family on your blog. I have seen bloggers talk about people and their not so nice comments, but I had no idea! Wow!
I enjoy reading your blog, and if I didn’t I wouldn’t leave a comment, I would just not read it 🙂
For me, when dealing with other people, I just have to recite the serenity prayer, sometimes over and over again.
God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change (other people)
The courage to change the things I can (my actions and thoughts)
And the wisdom to know the difference.
Thank you again Mandy!
Melissa says
I am sure you are thankful you have a job to return to… however that doesn’t make having to go back to it and leaving your three boys at home ANY easier.
POPS says
Hi Mandy, Mike here. I love your blog and I have great respect for you and your family. But I would like to comment on Alicia, Snookie or whoever. It sounds like she loves to argue. By the comment she made to Jennifer, is sounds like she has to win in this argument. Well Alicia, or Snookie, 40 years ago my father owned a business and after school I helped out at his store. We were located in the downtown area and there was a woman who would start an argument with anyone she passed by, even though she had no idea who they were. They use to call her “crazy Kate. Back then we had no internet, Facebook or blogs, so like you she would start an argument to feel good. Well one day I saw her start an argument. She was real nasty just like you and from the sound of her she was not going to stop till she won. She stood firm, raised her voice and never gave that Mail box a chance to speak. Yes, I guess you could say, she won that argument. So if you think you could win an argument on this blog or any other, guess again. My advice to you, go find a Mailbox!
Deana says
Hi Mandy! I’m a lurker too (I sort of know you through my neighbor, Brittany), but just wanted to comment to say that I don’t think your blog is “stupid” or “ridiculous”. In fact, your blog is one of my favorites and I always love reading about your life. You are so real and genuine and it’s so very obvious what a great mom you are to your boys. Don’t feel bad about complaining about going back to work. That’s a hard thing to do, any good mom would agree. Anyway, just wanted to show you some love! Please don’t let this weirdo get you down 🙂
Elizabeth says
Your husbands blog led me to yours and I must say…Wow, you have created quit the stir! So sorry you have fallen subject to a person like this but – chin up. If the only thing someone can find to ridicule you about is loving your family you are doing pretty good : )
Cate says
Mandy- You rock! You are an awesome mother and I am so glad to KNOW YOU! Obviously these people that are bashing you on this post don’t know you very well. You are a great wife and your life is in your hands not these stupid people that are telling you you shouldn’t have a nice new house, a nice car, and pretty new shoes. If you want those things then go get them!
keri says
Hey Mandy, I just had to comment and tell you how much I love your blog! You and your family are absolutely adorable!!!
Being as blessed as you appear to be, it is to be expected that the haters are going to hate. I often wonder how some people can be so cruel and envious of those who work hard for what they have.
Don’t let it get you down for 1 second. Keep on blogging, your reads are always fantastic!