The sad flip side of it is that it isn't looking likely that I will ever be a mother, but I will always try to reach out to others and take care of them the way she does.
Okay, I'm sorry.
t /schmoopy
Giles, if you would like to get by in American society, then you are going to have to follow our traditions. You're the patriarch. You have to host the festivities, or it's all meaningless.
Buffy ,'Sleeper'
Spike's Bitches 23: We've mastered the power of positive giving up.
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Pix - Mar 29, 2005 6:06:40 am PST #64 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
Cashmere - Mar 29, 2005 6:14:40 am PST #65 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Kristin, my older sister is childless by choice. This doesn't mean she isn't one of the most maternal people I know. She is AWESOME at taking care of people (and children) and goes out of her way to make them feel special.
It's what makes her an incredible person. Long before I had a baby, I enjoyed taking care of people in maternal ways. It made me feel good to do it--even before we even thought about having Owen. In short, having a child isn't a prerequisite to being a caring, loving, maternal person.
Topic!Cindy - Mar 29, 2005 6:15:22 am PST #66 of 10001
What is even happening?
No sorries please, Kristin--not for sharing yourself with us. I hope you've told her, or will someday.
ChiKat - Mar 29, 2005 6:16:59 am PST #67 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Kristin, your mom is the sweetest!
I think one of the main reasons I always wanted to be a mom was because I wanted to be able to be the kind of mom she has been for me.
And, so are you.
You gave me warm fuzzies.
Pix - Mar 29, 2005 6:21:27 am PST #68 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
In short, having a child isn't a prerequisite to being a caring, loving, maternal person.
Very true, and I plan on being the best adopted Aunt ever as well as good friend.
I hope you've told her, or will someday.
Oh yes. She and I regularly exchange long, schmoopy cards and letters telling each other how grateful we are to have the relationship that we do. We also spend a lot of time just hanging out and chatting. She's one of my best friends in the world. I think some of that comes from being an only child and from the fact she and Dad divorced in '93 and she's never remarried or been even in a serious relationship since. (I'm pretty sure that "fierce independence" is embedded on the X chromosome I inherited from her.) She rocks.
Man, that schmoopy tag just won't close.
Aims - Mar 29, 2005 6:24:47 am PST #69 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Kristin, want some quality one on one Emeline while you're here??
-t - Mar 29, 2005 6:29:26 am PST #70 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That's some good schmoop.
Aims - Mar 29, 2005 6:29:47 am PST #71 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
-t!! Iwas just thinking about you. How are you?
Stephanie - Mar 29, 2005 6:30:39 am PST #72 of 10001
Trust my rage
-t, good to see you. Hope you are doing okay!
Sean K - Mar 29, 2005 6:35:10 am PST #73 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Kristin, your mom rocks. What a great way to start the day.