Okay. I just posted to you below...but I've got enough love to do it twice ; )
For someone who swears she's bad around people, you've always rocked out gtgs and always seem to know the right thing to say! I love seeing you and Grey together and watching you two interact. I think you are a very connected, aware, gentle Mama. Your two boys are very lucky to have you in their life.
Ok April, I met you the first time in the park in WC while you chased ty around and had just found out you are pregnant. You seem so nice and down to earth and friendly. Saw you again and you were friendly and its great to see you out with Ty. You have answered my questions I post and well I also look up to you. I am impressed with you and how you are with your son and will be with both of them. It helps give me the courage to try to have another baby and feel I can pull off having 2 kids.
Thanks for the positive you give to all of us.
That goes to everyone on this board!!
Kristin
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Your grace amazes me. Your kindheartedness inspires me. You are an incredible mother who always puts her child's needs above her own. I admire you greatly.
kbrodie - we haven't met...but you are one of the sweetest nesties on this board. And your daughter is absolutely gorgeous!
Katie - you have been one of the most supportive ladies I have met. You have always been there for me when I've called on you. My only regret is that the first time we ever met, we talked for all of maybe two minutes. I wish we had a little more time.
I thank you for being so open with me and so willing to be the shoulder I can lean on.
Josie - you are awesome. You have so many things going on, yet you are strong, supportive, and positive and your love for your kiddos is incredible! I also love your sense of humor. I look forward to meeting you in person someday, and I know I will!
Maria - you are such a sweet person! I wish I could spend more time with you, especially since we live so close. And you are so incredibly level-headed with a newborn... who is totally adorable, by the way!
Blair: You're such a great friend and I just wish we could find some time to chat more! You are such a wonderful mother and wife. And you always have such great advice!
Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
you're an amazingly strong woman. I'm amazed at your heart, your strength. You're also a very, very talented designer. You bend over backward for your son and you're true to yourself. I admire that in you. ?
Janessa---Gosh where do I begin?? You are one amazingly helpful and wonderful person. We've only met a couple of times, but man I feel like I've known you for longer than that. You make everyone feel like so comfortable around you. Your daughter is cute to boot! I have appreciated all the advice and help you have always offered.
Erica- you are one of the sweetest women ever! Even before meeting you- I could tell by your thorough, thoughtful, caring posts. You have so much on your plate... and have since I met you- starting w/ TWO wonderful active little ones... and yet you still always take the time and energy to listen, care about and help others. You always make me smile when I see you. You really have a brightness about you that is natural. I am so glad to be your friend!
Erica--I admire you as a person 100%. your an amazing mother, and person. When I think if you the word grace comes to mind. and I love your silly sense of humor.
Kelli - You're a great mom. A great friend. I admit it took me a while to warm up to you but I'm so glad you did. You are hilarious in your own weird way and i love that about you. I love seeing you and Caden together because you're so awesome with him and you're going to be doubly awesome with two.
KellyMarie- We've known "of" each other for years and years, but have only gotten to know each other lately, and I'm so glad we have! You were one of the first people to really welcome me here, to go out of your way to be nice to me, and I'll never forget that. AND you gave Max his first Beatles shirt! Huge points there!
You're like my preemie sister on here. I think we had the same original due date but of course life takes a weird turn and we both had early babies. I think you are brave mommy, a sweet person and I look forward to getting to know you better!
I remember your first GTG when Katie said a friend for HS would be coming who she'd thought I'd get along with because she was tattooed and punk rock, and I was psyched about that because it's hard to find like-minded alternative mamas, and then you showed up wearing Greyson, and I thought "yay! a two-fer"
Tiffany: I admire all nicu moms, and now more having seen you with your beautiful daughter I see how strong the bond can be even when you don't get to be with your child for a while after birth. I held on to that durring those last moments of pg on Sunday when we were headed into the c-section. I thought if you can have a strong bond with your child despite hours apart, then so can I. Thank you for that.
Teri: You helped me so much at the sling wearing GTG. I put Riley in it yesterday and he LOVED it. I love talking to you about education, vacinations, and all things child rearing becuase you are the kind of mother I strive to be. You aren't judgmental when others disagree either, something I myself am not good at. Your passion to do what you think is right and your activism is insperational.
Ariel- You're one of the only Nestie pregnancies I've followed from pretty much beginning to end... I met you pre-PG, and I can't wait to meet Riley! You handled so much of the unknown so well, and the challenges you faced with such grace and faith, and I admire that greatly!
and Kelli can I just say you ALWAYS write the most caring responses, I remember before Caden was walking I thought it would change once he was mobile.. but nope. You always put thought into responses and go beyond the one liner !
and Kelli can I just say you ALWAYS write the most caring responses, I remember before Caden was walking I thought it would change once he was mobile.. but nope. You always put thought into responses and go beyond the one liner !
Michelle,
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I love when you respond to my posts.. you write the most thoughtful responses. Also I think you write very well worded responses even though what the other party is saying isn't what you agree with. I'm so glad to have a friend like you and lil D is the cutest!?
Ack! Where have I been that I missed this post today?!?!
I loved reading all the replies, they really made me feel good!
GirlStylist - for someone I haven't had the chance to meet in person, I feel so close to you! We have so much in common, even all our neurotic quirks, you really do "get" me and have been such a wonderful IM companion, supporting me when I needed it most and always making me laugh! You have a gorgeous home and family and I love seeing your name pop up on my online list, I instantly start smiling! Thank you for coming into my life right when I needed you most and I can't wait to get up to Sac so that C and E can officially meet! Muah!
Amanda, you have been one Nestie that I have always wanted to meet. I love your spirit, and can clearly see the love and tenderness you have for your daughter, husband, family and friends.
Marisa: You are so kind hearted and friendly to everyone. At the cookie exchange when I locked myself out of the house you bailed me out big time! I don't think I ever said thank you enough for the ride, or you taking me to my mom's house to get a key and then home again. You have a BIG heart and it shows through in your posts. You are also such an animal lover, and to me that speaks volumes about what a wonderful person you are. I know one day you are going to make a faboulos mother, I wish I could tell you when that will be, but in my heart I know one day, somehow you WILL acomplish that goal.
Re: Positive Affirmations - a game
Okay. I just posted to you below...but I've got enough love to do it twice ; )
For someone who swears she's bad around people, you've always rocked out gtgs and always seem to know the right thing to say! I love seeing you and Grey together and watching you two interact. I think you are a very connected, aware, gentle Mama. Your two boys are very lucky to have you in their life.
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Ok April, I met you the first time in the park in WC while you chased ty around and had just found out you are pregnant. You seem so nice and down to earth and friendly. Saw you again and you were friendly and its great to see you out with Ty. You have answered my questions I post and well I also look up to you. I am impressed with you and how you are with your son and will be with both of them. It helps give me the courage to try to have another baby and feel I can pull off having 2 kids.
Thanks for the positive you give to all of us.
That goes to everyone on this board!!
Kristin
April,
Your grace amazes me. Your kindheartedness inspires me. You are an incredible mother who always puts her child's needs above her own. I admire you greatly.
I knew someone would be responding to the April one the same time as me.
Kristin
kbrodie - we haven't met...but you are one of the sweetest nesties on this board. And your daughter is absolutely gorgeous!
Katie - you have been one of the most supportive ladies I have met. You have always been there for me when I've called on you. My only regret is that the first time we ever met, we talked for all of maybe two minutes. I wish we had a little more time.
I thank you for being so open with me and so willing to be the shoulder I can lean on.
Since noone said anything about the previous 3 posters I decided to do three of them..
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Marisa -You've always been a pleasure to be around when I see you at GTG's ! Your always so fun and bubbly! Also your very comfy to be around.
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Kristin- I know I don't know you that well but I hope to see you at many more GTG's.. Your post are so nice and always so inviting to people!
Katie- First of all your hugs rock! Your a great friend and role model in being a mom...?
Josie - you are awesome. You have so many things going on, yet you are strong, supportive, and positive and your love for your kiddos is incredible! I also love your sense of humor. I look forward to meeting you in person someday, and I know I will!
Maria - you are such a sweet person! I wish I could spend more time with you, especially since we live so close. And you are so incredibly level-headed with a newborn... who is totally adorable, by the way!
Blair: You're such a great friend and I just wish we could find some time to chat more! You are such a wonderful mother and wife. And you always have such great advice!
Donna,
you're an amazingly strong woman. I'm amazed at your heart, your strength. You're also a very, very talented designer. You bend over backward for your son and you're true to yourself. I admire that in you. ?
Oh Michelle, Where could i even begin.
you just "get me" - nuff said. I
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Kelli - You're a great mom. A great friend. I admit it took me a while to warm up to you but I'm so glad you did. You are hilarious in your own weird way and i love that about you. I love seeing you and Caden together because you're so awesome with him and you're going to be doubly awesome with two.
Lizz,
You're like my preemie sister on here. I think we had the same original due date but of course life takes a weird turn and we both had early babies. I think you are brave mommy, a sweet person and I look forward to getting to know you better!
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Tiffany: I admire all nicu moms, and now more having seen you with your beautiful daughter I see how strong the bond can be even when you don't get to be with your child for a while after birth. I held on to that durring those last moments of pg on Sunday when we were headed into the c-section. I thought if you can have a strong bond with your child despite hours apart, then so can I. Thank you for that.
Teri: You helped me so much at the sling wearing GTG. I put Riley in it yesterday and he LOVED it. I love talking to you about education, vacinations, and all things child rearing becuase you are the kind of mother I strive to be. You aren't judgmental when others disagree either, something I myself am not good at. Your passion to do what you think is right and your activism is insperational.
i<3 you too.. and all your OA ways.
and Kelli can I just say you ALWAYS write the most caring responses, I remember before Caden was walking I thought it would change once he was mobile.. but nope. You always put thought into responses and go beyond the one liner !
Michelle,
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I love when you respond to my posts.. you write the most thoughtful responses. Also I think you write very well worded responses even though what the other party is saying isn't what you agree with. I'm so glad to have a friend like you and lil D is the cutest!?
Erica you have such a kind heart and dedication to your boys !
Also a very talented scrapper
Ack! Where have I been that I missed this post today?!?!
I loved reading all the replies, they really made me feel good!
GirlStylist - for someone I haven't had the chance to meet in person, I feel so close to you! We have so much in common, even all our neurotic quirks, you really do "get" me and have been such a wonderful IM companion, supporting me when I needed it most and always making me laugh! You have a gorgeous home and family and I love seeing your name pop up on my online list, I instantly start smiling! Thank you for coming into my life right when I needed you most and I can't wait to get up to Sac so that C and E can officially meet! Muah!
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Marisa: You are so kind hearted and friendly to everyone. At the cookie exchange when I locked myself out of the house you bailed me out big time! I don't think I ever said thank you enough for the ride, or you taking me to my mom's house to get a key and then home again. You have a BIG heart and it shows through in your posts. You are also such an animal lover, and to me that speaks volumes about what a wonderful person you are. I know one day you are going to make a faboulos mother, I wish I could tell you when that will be, but in my heart I know one day, somehow you WILL acomplish that goal.