Comments on: Driving Without Fuel http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/ Timeless Parenting Advice for Toddlers through Teenagers Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:14:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ab exercise machine http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-42618 Ab exercise machine Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:03:08 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-42618 <strong>Ab exercise machine</strong> Interesting article. Ab exercise machine

Interesting article.

]]> By: Archana http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31361 Archana Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:36:57 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31361 I guess all moms go through the exercise of actually finding out if u r a "good-enough mom" material! Nothing you do for the child is ENOUGH! you are always telling yourself that you can do better even when you are doing your best! Yes answer to all that is what you put in here, TIME FOR SELF AND THINKING OF LIFE BEYOND RAISING A CHILD ALONE! Hvinf followed that for sometime now, i can tell all the young moms now " HEY MOMS, IT REALLY REALLY WORKS!" Kudos to you moms for making the world such a bearable place..... I guess all moms go through the exercise of actually finding out if u r a “good-enough mom” material! Nothing you do for the child is ENOUGH! you are always telling yourself that you can do better even when you are doing your best! Yes answer to all that is what you put in here, TIME FOR SELF AND THINKING OF LIFE BEYOND RAISING A CHILD ALONE! Hvinf followed that for sometime now, i can tell all the young moms now ” HEY MOMS, IT REALLY REALLY WORKS!” Kudos to you moms for making the world such a bearable place…..

]]> By: Sandra http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31214 Sandra Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:18:13 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31214 As soon as the new year rang in, I sat down with a pen and paper and wrote, "Take time for me." And that's a resolution I will stand behind this year! I used to take yoga before I had children and it was very therapeutic for me... I can remember being in a healthy state of mind.... I was in a good place both mentally and physically. It helped me feel fit, energetic, happy and peaceful. I want to feel that again. You mentioned fuel 87, 89, and 93. With yoga it is possible for me to get all of that at once - physical exercise (87); taking friend (89); and for Fuel 93, a hobby, well you said I could replace the title with "stuff I like" and yoga has always been the "stuff I like". I love reading your articles. Thanks for this article and reminding me to fuel up and not to feel guilty about taking some time for me. As soon as the new year rang in, I sat down with a pen and paper and wrote, “Take time for me.” And that’s a resolution I will stand behind this year!

I used to take yoga before I had children and it was very therapeutic for me… I can remember being in a healthy state of mind…. I was in a good place both mentally and physically. It helped me feel fit, energetic, happy and peaceful. I want to feel that again.

You mentioned fuel 87, 89, and 93. With yoga it is possible for me to get all of that at once – physical exercise (87); taking friend (89); and for Fuel 93, a hobby, well you said I could replace the title with “stuff I like” and yoga has always been the “stuff I like”.

I love reading your articles. Thanks for this article and reminding me to fuel up and not to feel guilty about taking some time for me.

]]> By: kathyjoe http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31199 kathyjoe Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:28:53 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31199 I read through the other comments and was reminded of all of the things I USED TO enjoy doing. I have put myself too far on the back burner for too long. I'm going to start reading for fun... not just parenting books. Play vollyeball for me, not to teach the kids how to play. Just plan on spending more time on myself. Thank you for this timley post. I read through the other comments and was reminded of all of the things I USED TO enjoy doing. I have put myself too far on the back burner for too long. I’m going to start reading for fun… not just parenting books. Play vollyeball for me, not to teach the kids how to play. Just plan on spending more time on myself.
Thank you for this timley post.

]]> By: rebecca http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31174 rebecca Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:35:01 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31174 I've been receiving the emails for a while now, but this is the first time in months that I've taken the time to read the full article, and I'm glad I did. About six weeks ago my sister and her two kids moved in with my family while her husband is deployed to Afghanistan. Then a month ago I had my second child. I am a stay at home mom and my sister quickly found a great full time job. Her 6 year old son is in school, and her daughter and my son are both 3 years old. Basically this means every day I take care of not only the house/laundry/cooking/grocery shopping, but an infant, two three year olds, and in the afternoons a 6 year old. It has been very draining. I've found time to read, simply because while I'm nursing there isn't a whole lot else I can do, but my body aches to be able to work out or play volley ball again. I just today went to my biweekly bible study, and spent lunch with a friend and her daughter. When I got home from that I felt so rejuvenated, I actually hand washed some pots that had been sitting in the sink for longer than I care to tell you! I look forward to being able to do sports again and plan on joining a volleyball league with my sister. But I wanted to add that eating healthy plays a roll too. I know that I don't get enough fruits and vegetables and that is probably also contributing to my poor health--physically and mentally. I plan on getting the whole family into eating healthier, and being more active. I'm going to need all the fuel I can get to keep up with my new family of seven! I’ve been receiving the emails for a while now, but this is the first time in months that I’ve taken the time to read the full article, and I’m glad I did.

About six weeks ago my sister and her two kids moved in with my family while her husband is deployed to Afghanistan. Then a month ago I had my second child. I am a stay at home mom and my sister quickly found a great full time job. Her 6 year old son is in school, and her daughter and my son are both 3 years old. Basically this means every day I take care of not only the house/laundry/cooking/grocery shopping, but an infant, two three year olds, and in the afternoons a 6 year old. It has been very draining.

I’ve found time to read, simply because while I’m nursing there isn’t a whole lot else I can do, but my body aches to be able to work out or play volley ball again. I just today went to my biweekly bible study, and spent lunch with a friend and her daughter. When I got home from that I felt so rejuvenated, I actually hand washed some pots that had been sitting in the sink for longer than I care to tell you!

I look forward to being able to do sports again and plan on joining a volleyball league with my sister. But I wanted to add that eating healthy plays a roll too. I know that I don’t get enough fruits and vegetables and that is probably also contributing to my poor health–physically and mentally.

I plan on getting the whole family into eating healthier, and being more active. I’m going to need all the fuel I can get to keep up with my new family of seven!

]]> By: Beth Ann http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31171 Beth Ann Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:32:19 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31171 I constantly need to be 'nagged' to take care of myself, so thank you! One of the easiest ways to get in some extra exercise is to play at the payground with the kids! Climb and run and do the monkey abrs-so what if you look like a goof? the kids will love it and so will your arms and legs! Thank you and God bless you! I constantly need to be ‘nagged’ to take care of myself, so thank you! One of the easiest ways to get in some extra exercise is to play at the payground with the kids! Climb and run and do the monkey abrs-so what if you look like a goof? the kids will love it and so will your arms and legs!
Thank you and God bless you!

]]> By: Leslie Eisenman http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31159 Leslie Eisenman Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:22:14 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31159 Greetings all I hope you are in the best of health and faith, Being of altruistic nature my whole life and giving of myself totally to others, I have found that unless I spend time doing something I enjoy or want to do every day for at least 30 minutes, if not an hour, I will loose it! I become snappy, impatient, resentful, and feel unappreciatted unless I have some time to myself daily. Somtimes that "extra time" means a nap or extra half hour of sleep! There is a saying in my religion that our bodies have rights over us, our neighbor has rights over us, our family has rights over us and so on. You have to get enough sleep, food, water, affection or you cant function. Sometimes, just my toddler son's smile or hug can replinish me! A guick massage from a family member can be great, or a professional one if you can afford it. Touch can be healing. It has been proven scents cause chemical releases or responses in our systems. I like essential oils but also don't you remember a favorite smell of childhood? What happens when you smell that again? You go back to that feeling. It could be your mom's baking, a store, or a particular season. I like that commercial about care givers getting cared for once in awhile. We are mothers, care-givers, as women we not only raise the next generation, some of us are educators too, we carry the world's weight on our shoulders! I am a much better parent when I meet all my bodies and soul's needs, and make even a small amount of time for myself daily or more once a week. And of course, there is God, or as some people believe "a higher power" Whether you believe in God or not, one HAS to feel there is a plan or meaning in life or everything would eventually seem useless. Helping others and not expecting anything in return is more uplifting than helping and being disapionted when others or family doesnt give back what you feel you gave. If you do things for others, whether you do it for the pleasure of God or for good karma, even just that is rewarding, but we musn't destroy ourselves in the process. We need "fuel" to be there for our families! Sara Umm Sakina Greetings all I hope you are in the best of health and faith,
Being of altruistic nature my whole life and giving of myself totally to others, I have found that unless I spend time doing something I enjoy or want to do every day for at least 30 minutes, if not an hour, I will loose it!
I become snappy, impatient, resentful, and feel unappreciatted unless I have some time to myself daily. Somtimes that “extra time” means a nap or extra half hour of sleep!
There is a saying in my religion that our bodies have rights over us, our neighbor has rights over us, our family has rights over us and so on. You have to get enough sleep, food, water, affection or you cant function. Sometimes, just my toddler son’s smile or hug can replinish me! A guick massage from a family member can be great, or a professional one if you can afford it. Touch can be healing. It has been proven scents cause chemical releases or responses in our systems. I like essential oils but also don’t you remember a favorite smell of childhood? What happens when you smell that again? You go back to that feeling.
It could be your mom’s baking, a store, or a particular season.
I like that commercial about care givers getting cared for once in awhile. We are mothers, care-givers, as women we not only raise the next generation, some of us are educators too, we carry the world’s weight on our shoulders! I am a much better parent when I meet all my bodies and soul’s needs, and make even a small amount of time for myself daily or more once a week.
And of course, there is God, or as some people believe “a higher power”
Whether you believe in God or not, one HAS to feel there is a plan or meaning in life or everything would eventually seem useless. Helping others and not expecting anything in return is more uplifting than helping and being disapionted when others or family doesnt give back what you feel you gave. If you do things for others, whether you do it for the pleasure of God or for good karma, even just that is rewarding, but we musn’t destroy ourselves in the process. We need “fuel” to be there for our families!
Sara Umm Sakina

]]> By: Ellen C. Braun http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31151 Ellen C. Braun Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:05:05 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31151 Lynne, I used to love painting pottery as a teen- thank you for reminding me to get back to it! Kim, I'm so glad this turned up at the right time for you and congrats on setting up a game night:) Lynne, I used to love painting pottery as a teen- thank you for reminding me to get back to it!

Kim, I’m so glad this turned up at the right time for you and congrats on setting up a game night:)

]]> By: Kim http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31147 Kim Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:23:11 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31147 This article was just what I needed after the melt down I had last night when my 4 year old and 2 year old would not go to bed. I have one on the way and I have been second guessing my parenting skills. I just read the article this morning and I have scheduled a game night with some old friends of mine and my husband. I can't wait to share this with my husband. This article was just what I needed after the melt down I had last night when my 4 year old and 2 year old would not go to bed. I have one on the way and I have been second guessing my parenting skills. I just read the article this morning and I have scheduled a game night with some old friends of mine and my husband. I can’t wait to share this with my husband.

]]> By: Lynne http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31145 Lynne Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:47:55 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31145 I love this website and have been receiving the emails for sometime now. I too used to ride and loved it, but it's not in the budget anymore. I own a business and work just a couple of days a week in my studio so that I am home for my daughter. I own a Paint-Your-Own pottery studio and have a Ladies Night set aside each month for ladies to come in and pamper themselves a bit! Ellen is right, as women we need to take care of us to take care of ours. Pottery painting has been a God send for those that come and enjoy the couple of hours of complete relaxation and down time while they paint and enjoy appetizers and such. A great deal of studios have this night available for women. Look for a studio near you at www.paintpottery.net I love this website and have been receiving the emails for sometime now. I too used to ride and loved it, but it’s not in the budget anymore.
I own a business and work just a couple of days a week in my studio so that I am home for my daughter.
I own a Paint-Your-Own pottery studio and have a Ladies Night set aside each month for ladies to come in and pamper themselves a bit! Ellen is right, as women we need to take care of us to take care of ours. Pottery painting has been a God send for those that come and enjoy the couple of hours of complete relaxation and down time while they paint and enjoy appetizers and such.
A great deal of studios have this night available for women.
Look for a studio near you at http://www.paintpottery.net

]]> By: Ellen C. Braun http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31111 Ellen C. Braun Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:08:05 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31111 Thank you for your insightful comments:) Audrey, I just fixed the Quick-Fix link, thanks for pointing that out. I really appreciate that you can do a full workout in 10, 20 , or 30 minutes- whatever amount of time you have! When I need a new DVD, I browse amazon and read reviews, however these have been my favorites for a while. Erin, riding a horse sounds fabulous! Kuddos! Joan, thank you for your mention of God, we cannot accomplish anything without Him! Now, I'm off to bed with a new good book! Thank you for your insightful comments:)

Audrey, I just fixed the Quick-Fix link, thanks for pointing that out. I really appreciate that you can do a full workout in 10, 20 , or 30 minutes- whatever amount of time you have! When I need a new DVD, I browse amazon and read reviews, however these have been my favorites for a while.

Erin, riding a horse sounds fabulous! Kuddos!

Joan, thank you for your mention of God, we cannot accomplish anything without Him!

Now, I’m off to bed with a new good book!

]]> By: Erin F http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31109 Erin F Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:08:11 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31109 Okay, it's interesting how things fall in your lap when you need them. I am a homeschool mom of three and had gotten to a point of ragged. I made the commitment to get back into horse ownership and riding after taking a break for nine long years. It was the best decision I have made in a long time and has saved our family!! For so long I have put myself aside and secretly resented it. Now we are happier than ever in our commitment to homeschooling now that I have made time for just me. I get to have my cake and eat it too!! I just put the word out for a quality babysitter, prayed a lot, & my dreams came true! I go to the barn twice a week for three hours & some evenings after the kids bedtime. I haven't been this happy in years. My kids love the new and improved mommy & so does hubby! It's a win-win kind of arrangement! You won't regret it! Okay, it’s interesting how things fall in your lap when you need them. I am a homeschool mom of three and had gotten to a point of ragged. I made the commitment to get back into horse ownership and riding after taking a break for nine long years. It was the best decision I have made in a long time and has saved our family!! For so long I have put myself aside and secretly resented it. Now we are happier than ever in our commitment to homeschooling now that I have made time for just me. I get to have my cake and eat it too!! I just put the word out for a quality babysitter, prayed a lot, & my dreams came true! I go to the barn twice a week for three hours & some evenings after the kids bedtime. I haven’t been this happy in years. My kids love the new and improved mommy & so does hubby! It’s a win-win kind of arrangement! You won’t regret it!

]]> By: Audrey http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31108 Audrey Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:57:12 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31108 I really enjoyed this article. I tried to use the quick fix link and got the same info as the Tight on Time link. I am looking for ideas about workouts to do with my two year old son. Any suggestions? I really enjoyed this article. I tried to use the quick fix link and got the same info as the Tight on Time link. I am looking for ideas about workouts to do with my two year old son. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Jenna O'Neil http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31105 Jenna O'Neil Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:56:59 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31105 I was greatly helped by hiring a "mom's helper" to play with my son while I got caught up on all kinds of things (even quiet, alone time). Since I was there at the same time, I was able to have a younger child than the baby sitters I used when I was going to be away from the house. I was greatly helped by hiring a “mom’s helper” to play with my son while I got caught up on all kinds of things (even quiet, alone time). Since I was there at the same time, I was able to have a younger child than the baby sitters I used when I was going to be away from the house.

]]> By: Joan http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31103 Joan Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:18:00 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31103 Sounds good, but another important "fuel" is to find some time alone with God and let Him replenish us through His Word! Sounds good, but another important “fuel” is to find some time alone with God and let Him replenish us through His Word!

]]> By: Mara B. http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31098 Mara B. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:01:58 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31098 Very good article. It's amazing how we moms allow ourselves to be run ragged. However, until the rest of the family helps, we might not have much of a choice. Thanks for the reminder that we need to take care of ourselves, too, or we won't have anything left to give to those we love. Very good article. It’s amazing how we moms allow ourselves to be run ragged. However, until the rest of the family helps, we might not have much of a choice.

Thanks for the reminder that we need to take care of ourselves, too, or we won’t have anything left to give to those we love.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31093 Jennifer Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:15:33 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31093 I too have made this realization recently....and what a world of difference it has made on everything I am doing. I am happier and so are my husband and children. THanks for the analogy! It will help me to remember! I too have made this realization recently….and what a world of difference it has made on everything I am doing. I am happier and so are my husband and children. THanks for the analogy! It will help me to remember!

]]> By: Rene http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-31091 Rene Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:45:28 +0000 http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/driving-without-fuel/#comment-31091 Oh, this is precisely what I need to hear! I am constantly pushing myself in so many directions that I leave my own needs for last and have been feeling really burned out! Thanks for making me aware that I must NOT run on EMPTY!!! Oh, this is precisely what I need to hear! I am constantly pushing myself in so many directions that I leave my own needs for last and have been feeling really burned out! Thanks for making me aware that I must NOT run on EMPTY!!!

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