tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.comments2014-08-22T13:23:28.141-07:00My Mama MojoHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07569985938260973170noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-91118428801140645152012-12-29T03:36:45.712-08:002012-12-29T03:36:45.712-08:00Great post, rang true for me on sleep and helps me...Great post, rang true for me on sleep and helps me with a talk I have....to tell the mamas you said ONE THING we all have the one thing. That is true. AND SIMPLE. Thanks. Enjoying your posts. Especially the earlier one on being too busy with soccer but valuing it. I’m anxious I’ll become over scheduled mama....my girls are 2 & 4! LOL. We under-schedule now, thankyouverymuch.liveyourlovoutloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120404914868731978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-30495141238281729522012-12-20T00:32:39.170-08:002012-12-20T00:32:39.170-08:00Hi Heather,
I am Myra and I live in Holland and I...Hi Heather,<br /><br />I am Myra and I live in Holland and I lived with Jim&Tere as an exchange student. Chris to me is still my usa brother and so I consider you family too, eventhough I never met you. I love seeing photoos of Chris&you and your children. You write: That my kids behave like kids. Yes, they ARE great kids, but they also can be a pain in the ass. Just like every other kid I know! Keep that in mind because it is true, but then again you did have children with this crazy man, so it is a little bit his dna fault as well ;) hi hi and I am sure running around a mini Chris is exhausting (I am sure he agrees with me). Same with the dog as with the children....take them on a really long walk or let them go crazy on the playground to long and then they will be quiet at home :) (Chris is always saying Myra come to visit..... and you can babysit my children)hmmmm I do not fall for that trick....no just kidding I wish I would not live that far away from you and watch my usa niece&nephew. I told Chris you guys are more then welcome here and can use my house for the four of you (it is not that big (in Holland houses are small) but it is nice with small backyard. (you only need 4 plain tickets) Good luck with your 3 uhhh 2 children (and husband) hihi! Have a wonderfull Christmas and New Year (excuse my english if it is not correct)...Fijne Kerstdagen en Gelukkig Nieuwjaar<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-30297362283174652492012-10-08T13:44:42.057-07:002012-10-08T13:44:42.057-07:00I saw your blog listed in Howard Magazine and stop...I saw your blog listed in Howard Magazine and stopped by to check out a few posts. This one jumped out because I'm currently taking an online course that incorporates intention and mindfulness to inspire and refuel creativity. These are great suggestions! Thanks for sharing them. <br /><br />Also, have to tell you, I love the word mojo! tracy@womanonwire.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135244464795135349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-7947257680185841062012-09-27T13:36:52.111-07:002012-09-27T13:36:52.111-07:00Hi Heather, I just saw the Howard Magazine article...Hi Heather, I just saw the Howard Magazine article in which you were featured. Awesome stuff! Hey, if you've yet to hear of it, I invite you to submit your blog and join the 300+ other living-in-the-hoco bloggers on hocoblogs.com. It's free. http://hocoblogs.com/submit_blog.html And we have parties. Jessie Newburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17464441397649143045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-81546174492947713782012-07-10T08:57:18.736-07:002012-07-10T08:57:18.736-07:00We just traded our minivan in for a Honda Civic Hy...We just traded our minivan in for a Honda Civic Hybrid. I realized that this car had actually been my dream car when I was in my teens. I'm a practical girl so a Civic screamed practical yet cute and cool. I haven't looked back once since letting the mini van go. My girls are 8 and 6 now and the load has definitely lightened.Lesleehttp://www.lesleehorner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-6426477577262578112012-07-10T08:43:18.564-07:002012-07-10T08:43:18.564-07:00Ahhh Heather! Another synchronicity! I have wanted...Ahhh Heather! Another synchronicity! I have wanted a jeep since I was 16 too! So glad you have this symbol of freedom! Love this!Hannah Holletthttp://www.mymindset.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-36957032269135317252012-06-05T15:48:43.035-07:002012-06-05T15:48:43.035-07:00AMAZING POST! Love it. Thank you. I will be writi...AMAZING POST! Love it. Thank you. I will be writing these tips down on the window next to my bed with a dry erase marker (or permanent one).Valerie McManushttp://www.healingtherapiesonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-82348184544359659722012-03-09T09:58:31.787-08:002012-03-09T09:58:31.787-08:00Yup, the more we get, the more generous we are wit...Yup, the more we get, the more generous we are with giving them time. And then, we are both more happy and giving parents. Everyone wins!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569985938260973170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-52196002194829056692012-03-08T18:42:43.223-08:002012-03-08T18:42:43.223-08:00sooo true! been down that very same path, i used ...sooo true! been down that very same path, i used to get so bitchy when he'd go on a guys weekend or something. now I'm pushing him and reminding him about chances to get out, because the scales have tipped the other way and I'm out of town more than he is! He gets more nights off, but I get more weekends off, and it balances out I think.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16150815163461997406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-73513567663296998082012-03-06T13:35:24.568-08:002012-03-06T13:35:24.568-08:00Hi Jenna! Thanks so much for the positive feedbac...Hi Jenna! Thanks so much for the positive feedback and for taking the time to write it. I'm thrilled you will be attending the breakout sessions and I look forward to seeing you then!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569985938260973170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-906583166915379932012-03-06T13:13:40.939-08:002012-03-06T13:13:40.939-08:00You did a fantastic job today as keynote speaker, ...You did a fantastic job today as keynote speaker, I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and look forward to the smaller breakout sessions at the end of the month!! :-)Jenna Morsenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-82611275294846809492011-11-18T11:27:17.331-08:002011-11-18T11:27:17.331-08:00Hi Mashel,
It does get easier with age. I don'...Hi Mashel,<br />It does get easier with age. I don't think there is any one approach that works. If leaving one at home alliviates some stress-then it is working for you. I did the same thing!!!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569985938260973170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-5260189050419446942011-11-18T11:25:31.627-08:002011-11-18T11:25:31.627-08:00Thanks for your feedback Valerie. I am so glad you...Thanks for your feedback Valerie. I am so glad you took something away from this post. YOU do YOU this season!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569985938260973170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-27160176748581575102011-11-16T15:26:51.181-08:002011-11-16T15:26:51.181-08:00Hey Heather, I could totally relate to this articl...Hey Heather, I could totally relate to this article. I am now going through the exact same thing you went through 2 years ago! And ironically, the kids are the same age that yours were back then (2 and 4). I thought I was the only one who avoided going to the grocery store (or any store for that matter) with the kids. I try to leave at least one of them with my mom or mil as much as I can. I can only hope it gets better like it did with you ;)Mashel W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-15738361126788516972011-11-15T17:00:13.651-08:002011-11-15T17:00:13.651-08:00OMG!! this is fantastic. thank you, heather! great...OMG!! this is fantastic. thank you, heather! great stuff. this is exactly what i need to keep myself authentically focused during the joyful chaos of the season.Valerie McManushttp://www.healingtherapiesonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-29435381021955980212011-10-28T08:53:10.431-07:002011-10-28T08:53:10.431-07:00Are there that many new moms out there that don...Are there that many new moms out there that don't have to be at work on a Friday? Soooo jealous that they get to attend something like this. I had to hand my 6 wk old infant over to someone else during the day as I had to work. Lucky moms who have the time to attend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-66917793626186193082011-10-17T09:28:16.388-07:002011-10-17T09:28:16.388-07:00Heather- thanks! You can always learn to swim-you...Heather- thanks! You can always learn to swim-you are never too old for something new! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-4449863251442948962011-10-16T16:58:41.127-07:002011-10-16T16:58:41.127-07:00Thanks for the kind post! I enjoy working with you...Thanks for the kind post! I enjoy working with you and watching you become a runner. Here's to years more!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-2326775110781622412011-10-16T12:24:45.304-07:002011-10-16T12:24:45.304-07:00You are certainly welcome!You are certainly welcome!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569985938260973170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-49934438759866413992011-10-16T12:24:17.703-07:002011-10-16T12:24:17.703-07:00Cheryl, you are my idol and I bet you look and fee...Cheryl, you are my idol and I bet you look and feel fab! I keep telling people I would love to do a tri for my 40th (but I can't swim at all)!!! You are an inspiration!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569985938260973170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-53131470323547921482011-10-16T11:59:52.030-07:002011-10-16T11:59:52.030-07:00Running since H.S. (with the boys track team) and ...Running since H.S. (with the boys track team) and still do 40+ years later. Ran through pregnancy-switched to tris about 30 years ago but still consider myself a runner 1st and foremost (over a dozen marathons, some ultras thrown in for good measure!) I am now 58 and still at it-but mix it up with yoga, cycling, swimming open water swims...and I have a grown daughter and a career-so running/working out was always in the wee morning hours. Me time. 5 a.m.-still is. keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-57144543245665681892011-10-06T05:08:37.955-07:002011-10-06T05:08:37.955-07:00Love this! Thanks for sharing!Love this! Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-56946035105164455512011-09-06T13:11:21.693-07:002011-09-06T13:11:21.693-07:00Hi Val,
I love your comparison of motherhood to &q...Hi Val,<br />I love your comparison of motherhood to "regular work" and the lack of tools and stucture we are given as a parent. No wonder we all feel so ill-equipped at times! Thanks for your comment and for recognizing my vulnerablity in sharing my stories. Sometimes I think..."nobody is going to work with a coach who doesn't have it all together.' Then I think..."WHO has it all together? NOBODY!!! " In being honest, I hope other moms feel more comfortable getting real and getting closer to accepting and loving themselves -flaws and all!<br /><br />And yes, I do have pdf. files of all the charts if you want them. But once I give them to you, you are on your own. I can't help with the follow through :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569985938260973170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-86344183645192619512011-09-05T08:24:13.888-07:002011-09-05T08:24:13.888-07:00Thank you, Heather, for this piece!
There contin...Thank you, Heather, for this piece! <br /><br />There continues to be part of me that wants to provide this level of playful structure consistently with my kids as I believe they would thrive within that setting. Still, it's incredibly draining and here's my latest epiphany about why, specifically, that is....<br /><br />In many of our work lives, we have outside tools we access to get the job done---we have steps required to complete the tasks, we have instruction by our supervisors, we have a curriculum or HR policy or a specific computer program. <br /><br />As a mom, we have ourselves as the primary tool. Sure, there's play groups and discipline techniques and pre-packaged food but ultimately, we are the main attraction. We are the primary "tools of the trade" called mothering. No wonder we get so depleted so quickly!! Yes, there are those sparkly moments of energizing joy we experience with our kids but largely there's getting someone juice and buckling someone into a car seat. So much for the magazine covers.<br /><br />You're a true inspiration in this journey of motherhood. Thank you for sharing of yourself in this way. Through your own struggles and successes you allow us to more fully honor our own; and that makes us all better parents! <br /><br />By the way, have any leftover behavior charts? (smirk). <br />Sincerely, ValValerie McManushttp://www.healingtherapiesonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3331242457372408928.post-7833299413144675252011-09-05T05:48:13.177-07:002011-09-05T05:48:13.177-07:00Hi Bethany,
That is HUGE! It is always a powerful...Hi Bethany,<br />That is HUGE! It is always a powerful transition when we discover that approval from other parents is not very important (if at all)...that doing it your way is the ideal. Your story is also a great reminder that who we are today, may not always be who we are in the future. Our expectations and values are ever changing. Thanks for sharing your summer reflections with us.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569985938260973170noreply@blogger.com