tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post8035582081711360031..comments2023-10-20T04:02:58.029-07:00Comments on Green's Going Green....and Everything In Between: DistractionsStephanie G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05882624961922548749noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-12914305494700577762010-08-11T03:46:33.123-07:002010-08-11T03:46:33.123-07:00Don't feel bad, we all feel this way sometimes...Don't feel bad, we all feel this way sometimes. It's natural, and reminds us that we're humans!! Hope your funk ends soon :)Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162903951185472122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-57568373088598536652010-08-10T10:11:23.653-07:002010-08-10T10:11:23.653-07:00I went to a memorial a few days ago for a friend&#...I went to a memorial a few days ago for a friend's wife who was a lung/heart transplant survivor who lived 16 healthy years with donor organs. Her lungs slowly started to reject, tho, so she got another lung a few months ago but it didn't take. She was 37. It was a sad occasion that led me to think about Treelan, so for days I needed a good cry. Usually if I drink (depressant) I'm more likely to cry, if something is bothering me. Went out last night and got D-runk and cried and feel great today! :) Perhaps a girl’s night out is in order!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06860343634596599258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-36765188396205085702010-08-10T05:44:41.934-07:002010-08-10T05:44:41.934-07:00Every mom had these days, weeks, months and someti...Every mom had these days, weeks, months and sometimes years! Don't feel guilty about it; know that you are totally normal. <br />This spring when we moved into our new house I got on a great routine of doing one deep cleaning activity (dusting, mopping, bathroom cleaning, vacuuming, etc.) everyday, I was meticulous about picking up the toys, staying on top of laundry and cooking homemade meals. I felt great at the end of the day when the girls and I had been productive, had fun and eaten healthy.<br />But for some reason this summer I just haven't been able to keep up the routine. Our house is filthy, the laundry gets behind constantly, there have more servings of store bought Mac N cheese then I care to admit and the gardens are completely overrun. <br />But I try to keep in mind that I think this is pretty normal, my kids will survive with store bought food and my house won't fall down just because the bathroom isn't spotless. <br />Good luck with your funk and hopefully this fall will help us both snap out of it!abbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17546739582832324294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-83717252394814093462010-08-10T04:50:22.479-07:002010-08-10T04:50:22.479-07:00I know how you're feeling...making whole-wheat...I know how you're feeling...making whole-wheat noodles with pesto and steamed veggies is a bit more time-consuming than making a box of KD...and sometimes it's so tempting to go over to the dark side of processed food just to save yourself an hour in the kitchen...my entire house is in absolute disarray and inertia has taken over. I just can't get at it. Sigh. Your post was so well-written. I think many women could relate to it. But guess what...you can look forward to a parcel in the mail next week...your hat is done! There don't you feel better already?The Knitty Gritty Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890656094078973552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-4898086889508317602010-08-09T20:04:29.477-07:002010-08-09T20:04:29.477-07:00Thank you for your kind words Brenna. It really he...Thank you for your kind words Brenna. It really helps!Stephanie G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05882624961922548749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935730143653716843.post-90023854463929813132010-08-09T19:47:18.906-07:002010-08-09T19:47:18.906-07:00I find myself in "funks" as well. Usuall...I find myself in "funks" as well. Usually I have no idea what is causing it, and the only thing that makes it go away is time. Don't make yourself feel guilty about this, we all go through it in our own unique way. Maybe try changing up your routine(as much as possible with young kids) and do whatever it is you feel you need to do. A couple frozen meals will not kill your kids, and it will help your sanity during this strange time. Before you know it, you will be back feeling like your old self again. Although your new lifestyle may seem so much more difficult than your previous one, just keep reminding yourself that it is both better for your children and for this wonderful planet we all call home. I am also slowly changing our entire lifestyle to be more green. Don't feel that you need to be perfect all the time, just be you. It will all make sense soon enough.Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556244513660572044noreply@blogger.com