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
Zoe: What's that, sir? Mal: Freedom, is what. Zoe: No, I meant what's that? Mal: Oh. Yeah. Just step around it. I think something must've been living in here.
'Out Of Gas'
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.