tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post430510664776127207..comments2023-09-01T04:29:11.256-04:00Comments on Suburban Soliloquy: With(in) TimeJaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-49088649448622895712012-06-23T06:38:18.966-04:002012-06-23T06:38:18.966-04:00Thank you for stopping by Jayne- glad you had fun-...Thank you for stopping by Jayne- glad you had fun- and not at all surprised this is not your first nomination for versatile blogging :-)Lisa Southardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711376747848601409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-84649787730440063162012-06-18T16:03:19.264-04:002012-06-18T16:03:19.264-04:00Thanks kindly, unikorna. Nice to make you acquaint...Thanks kindly, unikorna. Nice to make you acquaintance, as well. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-16174460917117355852012-06-18T16:02:47.465-04:002012-06-18T16:02:47.465-04:00And he's not done growing, Suze! Aaahhh! Thank...And he's not done growing, Suze! Aaahhh! Thanks for your sweet b-day wishes; I'll be sure to pass them along to Lulu... Who, by the way, did a smashing (her new "everything British" lingo) job at presenting the scholarship award to the senior. She stood tall and proud at the podium. It was a wonder to watch. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-64774997280933071892012-06-18T15:59:20.050-04:002012-06-18T15:59:20.050-04:00Lily- So nice to make your acquaintance, and thank...Lily- So nice to make your acquaintance, and thank you kindly for the award. I have received this award in the past, but I'll gladly add your name to the button.<br /><br />I'll be dropping by your place, soon. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-78711814523922428402012-06-18T15:57:43.149-04:002012-06-18T15:57:43.149-04:00Lovely trip, Amanda. I do treasure the closeness m...Lovely trip, Amanda. I do treasure the closeness my kids and I share. It's true--not always easy, and I know when I was their age, I wasn't half as, how shall I say?, accommodating to my parents. I'm very fortunate.<br /><br />The teen household is in full force now!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-61734721710820379212012-06-18T15:54:48.945-04:002012-06-18T15:54:48.945-04:00Hi there, MJ- so nice to see your smiling face her...Hi there, MJ- so nice to see your smiling face here again. Yes, what I most love about my family's place in Maine is that it very much <em>is</em>, as you said, freedom for all of us. And that's especially welcome after a grueling school year. As you can see, I keep stretching that little patch of freedom--still not quite ready (or able, really) to return fully to the ethernets!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-66154070235430794192012-06-18T15:49:28.056-04:002012-06-18T15:49:28.056-04:00:) Thanx Laoch.:) Thanx Laoch.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-81569451824135108782012-06-18T15:49:14.161-04:002012-06-18T15:49:14.161-04:00Leah- I'll gladly take appreciation, in whatev...Leah- I'll gladly take appreciation, in whatever form it presents itself. And those young ones do know how to give, don't they? (Well, they're pretty good at taking, too. ;)) <br /><br />This past weekend Max turned 15. And he's still such a sweet, thoughtful boy. I keep counting my blessings. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-21994338271559355092012-06-17T17:30:03.655-04:002012-06-17T17:30:03.655-04:00Congrats on the Versatile blog award, it's lov...Congrats on the Versatile blog award, it's lovely to meet you :).unikornahttp://unikorna.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-18236288611798413512012-06-14T09:01:32.584-04:002012-06-14T09:01:32.584-04:00Oh, my gosh, I can't imagine having a 6'2 ...Oh, my gosh, I can't imagine having a 6'2 male for a son -- what a glorious thing that must be!<br /><br />Happiest of birthdays to Lulu, my dear Jayne -- you'll forgive me for being late in coming to the party. This post was a thoughtful step back into another (equally harried!) time and that image of your smiling brand new teen brings joy. And just lovely that there is a scholarship in your father's name, an appropriate honor for your daughter to present.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-18551865373672972592012-06-13T17:23:10.812-04:002012-06-13T17:23:10.812-04:00A lovely post- my baby is also 16- part of the job...A lovely post- my baby is also 16- part of the job of a parent is to make themselves gradually redundant and hopefully be re-employed as a grandparent. I like your parenting approach and your writing, so have nominated you for a Versatile Blogger Award, hope that's a nice surprise. You can grab the badge from my blog post 'The Invisible Importance Of Hats' and don't fret over the rules- think of them as optional guidelines only :-)Lisa Southardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711376747848601409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-62983296138455250232012-06-12T18:13:30.891-04:002012-06-12T18:13:30.891-04:00hope you had a nice trip - sounds like you've ...hope you had a nice trip - sounds like you've got a couple of really nice kids. mine are a little older but like you, i treasure the ability to talk with my kids and have a solid relationship with them. in this day and age that doesn't always come easily. happy birthday to your daughter - and son, in a couple of weeks.Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-43063596032578865172012-06-12T00:11:29.785-04:002012-06-12T00:11:29.785-04:00You have a grand time with your children. For year...You have a grand time with your children. For years I took mine to a place in Minnesota - no TV, no internet or phones. Such a time to just live after the rigors of the school year. Freedom, for all of us. Of course, reeling them in after that took a little while, but such a perfect time. As is your essay here - perfect. So sorry I haven't visited more lately, but so it goes. Meanwhile, thanks for sharing this most intimate view of your feelings.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-7723568545880185282012-06-08T10:02:13.713-04:002012-06-08T10:02:13.713-04:00Oh Jayne, this post really got to me. I love that ...Oh Jayne, this post really got to me. I love that Lu appreciates your wisdom—and age. Just yesterday my granddaughter was slapping at my arm fat and laughing. It made me laugh. I guess she appreciates my silly jiggly arms. What I'm saying is that I offer everything up and receive so much more in return.<br />You have traveled far to come to this moment. Enjoy!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-74794832367416203172012-06-07T23:48:03.037-04:002012-06-07T23:48:03.037-04:00Yes, summer, Sue! Thus. Hours will be changing ...Yes, summer, Sue! Thus. Hours will be changing 'round here. But I will continue to make room for my meditations. (As best I can, anyway.) ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-56987447575417151412012-06-07T23:47:01.871-04:002012-06-07T23:47:01.871-04:00Oh yes, Cold, very difficult. I traveled quite a l...Oh yes, Cold, very difficult. I traveled quite a lot for work before kids. But that exciting and fun. After kids, it becomes and exercise in juggling and scheduling and master planning. I'm too exhausted to travel after all the prep work! And I'm happy to be working from home now. I don't miss the conferences and gatherings. Not one bit.<br /><br />Flying grandparents, in. Now <em>that</em> is some impressive planning! ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-65392734200900534542012-06-07T23:44:08.561-04:002012-06-07T23:44:08.561-04:00I hope you're right, Marylinn. I want the writ...I hope you're right, Marylinn. I want the writing to be there, but find there's so little time. I know I'm mismanaging. I've got to be. But heck, you know how much they, family life in general, take up. We mother's do know what matters most. That's the good thing. ;)<br /><br />My gosh, they'll be leaving me soon, won't they?!! :^/Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-23740159383801402902012-06-07T23:40:58.608-04:002012-06-07T23:40:58.608-04:00Colleen- so now I know what to do! At this stage,...Colleen- so now I know what to do! At this stage, with Max going into his sophomore year, I feel like I'm on the cusp of that process, but not quite ready to contemplate it. I suppose I should though...<br /><br />Ha! I wonder how the Queen would feel about a Victoria's Secret box as a hat. ;)<br />(Though, it wasn't VS garb inside!)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-59552484765999775902012-06-07T23:37:04.709-04:002012-06-07T23:37:04.709-04:00Kono, did you get married in September, too? Heh. ...Kono, did you get married in September, too? Heh. <br /><br />Those nights, ya, stressful but pretty special. It's good we tend to forget the stressful part. Goes by way too fast. Savor. 'Tis all we can do. And I know what you mean about someone else's life. It was. And that person becomes more and more distant and alien the older those kids get. But it's all good. ;)<br />Oh, yeah, that Lu is quite a character. If I'd only kept a list.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-77330203549487502272012-06-07T23:33:34.561-04:002012-06-07T23:33:34.561-04:00Leonora, absolutely. That girl is an old spirit. S...Leonora, absolutely. That girl is an old spirit. She came into this world having been elsewhere before, I swear. It's so funny because her brother is not at all like that. He is sweet and caring, but not quite as "right there" as his sister. Lu got the street smart gene.<br /><br />Hands off affair. That says it all--so very true. Now comes the tricky part, right. I'm learning to balance, Leonora. Learning... ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-66773180320755303892012-06-07T23:30:08.250-04:002012-06-07T23:30:08.250-04:00Aw, glad you liked this ecogrrl. Time's always...Aw, glad you liked this ecogrrl. Time's always good like that, isn't it? And the season will be, will probably keep me from even further away for a while. I'm going to have to be very clever about reserving time for writing/blogging/reading. Oy. Summer's always been tricky like that, for me!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-50429159176504353102012-06-07T23:27:38.789-04:002012-06-07T23:27:38.789-04:00I deleted the typo, Loree. No problem. Love is all...I deleted the typo, Loree. No problem. Love is all we need, yes. And you're right, kids are so very wise. They are often more connected to the source than most adults. With Lu, at a very early age, there was a level of intuitiveness that shocked me. No question I've learned a lot from my babes.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-43938704757158789172012-06-07T23:24:19.115-04:002012-06-07T23:24:19.115-04:00Hillary- you're baby will always be your baby,...Hillary- you're baby will <em>always</em> be your baby, no matter his age. Capture some moments digitally, but don't make it a habit. That's one thing I've consciously done. I never wanted to stand behind the video cam and see life go by from that angle. In the moment is so much more rewarding.<br /><br />Though, Yes!, hold those babes in both your arms and get some good photos of those happily strong, toned arms of yours. I am Mother, hear me roar!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-23884686931608305202012-06-07T23:20:25.462-04:002012-06-07T23:20:25.462-04:00Seré, Ha! I think I should go back to the gym. It ...Seré, Ha! I think I should go back to the gym. It may be the only way, But then, I'd feel even older.<br /><br />You know, even if we had the passport, the country's been barricaded. No one's crossing those borders! Nope, just no way back to that country. :-/Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-79780314512625970622012-06-07T23:17:04.734-04:002012-06-07T23:17:04.734-04:00Ru- Isn't it a little unnerving, looking up at...Ru- Isn't it a little unnerving, looking up at your 15 year old 6'2" son, eh? Holy cow, I think Max is going to be taller than his dad. He eats like he's definitely preparing for another couple of inches.<br />Too fast, Ru. Too darn fast.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.com