tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post5914381958633217318..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: The problem with being humanThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-74601365216955634162007-05-06T22:52:00.000-05:002007-05-06T22:52:00.000-05:00my triplets aren't quite two but they are getting ...my triplets aren't quite two but they are getting close and believe me, i understand. mine all seem to follow each other's moods so if one is mad and whiny, the other two start in. i can't imagine doing this while pregnant- you are super-duper woman.Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09973675798969590612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-16905954089675594692007-02-09T23:03:00.000-06:002007-02-09T23:03:00.000-06:00Jen- Forget the blow up! Shit happens! Mine said...Jen- Forget the blow up! Shit happens! Mine said big and loud at the dinner table in front of Grammy when they spilled their water, "DAMN IT!" Geez, I WONDER WHERE THEY GOT THAT FROM? <BR/><BR/>So more importantly than the scarring psychological damage made on your children by your horrible outburst is you new hair!!! We would like to see a picture of your smashing new hair!!!!<BR/><BR/>Seriously though, we've all been there. Daily. HUGS!Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-17050052309387129132007-02-09T14:39:00.000-06:002007-02-09T14:39:00.000-06:00Oh boy Jenny, I wish I knew that it was ok to have...Oh boy Jenny, I wish I knew that it was ok to have a day like that. You make it sound so normal. Loved the pictures of the babies and the one of you with the ice cream.....I rememberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-78746502735115732822007-02-09T08:30:00.000-06:002007-02-09T08:30:00.000-06:00My mom swears that the whole point of having a cle...My mom swears that the whole point of having a cleaning lady is to make you (her) pick up all the stuff that accumulates. Otherwise she says she would just keep putting it off. Also, having the whole house clean at once - rather than say, cleaning the kitchen today, the LR tomorrow, the bathrooms another day.owlfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16864203297228110988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-41313543523896162422007-02-08T22:28:00.000-06:002007-02-08T22:28:00.000-06:00Dear Jenn:You must have time for yourself! You ca...Dear Jenn:<BR/><BR/>You must have time for yourself! You cannot help others unless you are in good shape emotionally and have had enough sleep. As moms, we have all been there, even those of us with only one child at a time!<BR/><BR/>It's hard to change our old habits, however, life is telling you to have housecleaners and to give yourelf a break.<BR/><BR/>So. . . now we want to see the before and after photos!<BR/><BR/>Love, SusanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05787839575263927619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-66244472086226017072007-02-08T12:51:00.000-06:002007-02-08T12:51:00.000-06:00Jen, you are such a good mom for knowing when you ...Jen, you are such a good mom for knowing when you have reached your boiling point. Too many moms don't and it causes so many problems. Your children are LUCKY to have you as their mom! <BR/><BR/>I am so glad you posted this! I have been on the war-path with my 2 1/2 year old. The screaming, the whining, the definance. You reminded me to take a step back. Thank you for that! <BR/><BR/>I am sending you cyber hugs!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and this post needs a picture of you and your new do!Blackeyedsuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626674680062162360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-9293523418444407202007-02-08T10:42:00.000-06:002007-02-08T10:42:00.000-06:00This was my first time reading your blog and your ...This was my first time reading your blog and your story brought me to tears. I'm not a mom of multiples but I am a mom of three little boys all under the age of 5 and trying to deal with the "age appropriatness" of each of their needs is difficult and time consuming. I love them each so very much and reading your story helped me realize that all of us need a break! It's so important to catch up on who we are and what we stand for and to stay in tune with ourselves so that we can better face the obstacles of a rough day like the one you had. I'm completely guilty of just such a day and time and it makes me laugh now...but it's not so funny at the moment. Your children are beautiful. God Bless! Tina/IndianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-14413161459903356832007-02-08T10:20:00.000-06:002007-02-08T10:20:00.000-06:00Be careful feeding your little ones popcorn -- it ...Be careful feeding your little ones popcorn -- it is a big choking risk. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of four should not eat popcorn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-80003252075397845892007-02-08T08:10:00.000-06:002007-02-08T08:10:00.000-06:00I think it's perfectly normal that you have days l...I think it's perfectly normal that you have days like this. I find myself thinking the very same thoughts that you were talking about. The benefit you have over some people is that you realize you were having a bad day. Tomorrow will be better and so will the next. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad to hear that you're human. Where's the picture of the "after" hair?Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715142678250582661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-21483676705257641542007-02-07T22:41:00.000-06:002007-02-07T22:41:00.000-06:00In my mind I always refer you to you as AmazingJen...In my mind I always refer you to you as AmazingJen from Amazing trips!<BR/>I would love to see your new sassy hair!Jenny Quldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556485665286961132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-58030017805550686132007-02-07T22:39:00.000-06:002007-02-07T22:39:00.000-06:00You have great looking kids and this blog entry wa...You have great looking kids and this blog entry was very touching and close to home for me. I am a stay home mom of twins and there are days in my house when my husband comes home, i am peeling out the door. You are an inspiration for the rest of us and reading it reassured me that we all have our moments.A, mama of twinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621129983488796382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-45881360479389349512007-02-07T21:20:00.000-06:002007-02-07T21:20:00.000-06:00THANK YOU.THANK YOU.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-72469647339316566082007-02-07T20:06:00.000-06:002007-02-07T20:06:00.000-06:00Jen, Your Blog is what all Blogs should be honest ...Jen, Your Blog is what all Blogs should be honest about everyday life. Being a mother of three small children is not easy that's for sure. I only had one child and when I read your Blog, I tried to imagine what it would have been like to have two more - and truly believe God knows what he is doing when he gives us our children. <br /><br />In reading your Blog, one thing stood out above all the others and that was your comment about Charlie's view on chemicals. He is right - if you are pregnant, you should not be near toxic products. One of the latest researches shows that umbilical cords have toxic chemicals in them, which could have only come from exposure through the mother that is cleaning her home with unsafe products.<br /><br />If you would like to learn more, purchase a book called Safe Shoppers Bible. I have a web site Consumers Against Chemicals that you can check out to see a small list of products also. ConsumersAgainstChemicals.com<br /><br />One thing I want to leave you with if you have a dishwasher, find a product other than Cascade. I know an emergency room nurse who shared with me that this product killed a small child. For this reason, she switched to safer products.<br /><br />I wish you all the best with your little ones and keep on Blogging you are great!<br /><br />SherryHealthy Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647401504640785044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-2936447667500308052007-02-07T19:47:00.000-06:002007-02-07T19:47:00.000-06:00Thank you for writing this. It made me feel better...Thank you for writing this. It made me feel better today. I know just the "out of body experience" you are talking about, like you cansee/hear yourself doing it, know it's a bad idea, and still do it. I feel just the same way some days, and I only have twins, and no other baby on the way. You are an amazing mom, "human-ness" and all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-5710272288590162592007-02-07T18:39:00.000-06:002007-02-07T18:39:00.000-06:00what kind of lip gloss did you buy? strawberry? ...what kind of lip gloss did you buy? strawberry? cherry? vanilla?Geologychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326271846932273163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-3985262060617971572007-02-07T18:38:00.000-06:002007-02-07T18:38:00.000-06:00I am sorry you had a bad day. Please know that we...I am sorry you had a bad day. Please know that we all do -- you are remarkable that you've only had a few! You obviously love your children and that's what they'll remember. I really benefited from your honesty. Hopefully you did too. Sometimes we look around and every other mom seems so "in control." It's nice to know that we're all doing our very, very best. And sometimes we yell and sware, but mostly, we're doing our best.<br /><br />MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-67953726351723401932007-02-07T18:16:00.000-06:002007-02-07T18:16:00.000-06:00I totally understand what you mean. You are a grea...I totally understand what you mean. You are a great mom! I always have to laugh at my friends who are "cleaning" before their maid comes over. I could never have a maid for that reason!<br /><br />NOW POST A PICTURE OF YOURSELF!! I want to see :-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056899924799603636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-67798964218603395532007-02-07T16:25:00.000-06:002007-02-07T16:25:00.000-06:00Oh boy, what a day! As the saying goes, "When it ...Oh boy, what a day! As the saying goes, "When it rains, it pours." <br /><br />The love you have for your children is so evident... everyone gets frustrated (and you certainly had good reason to) and goes a little bonkers. I can't imagine that I would have been able to stay as composed as you were if I were in the same situations!<br /><br />But as a child of wonderful parents who sometimes lost their tempers and swore at things like the "mucking eggs" burning, those things are not what stick out in your children's heads when they get older... it is the love and happiness you gave them. And you have plenty of that to go around in your house - I can tell!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-61094023835214918852007-02-07T14:06:00.000-06:002007-02-07T14:06:00.000-06:00{{{{HUGS}}}}}}
We all have those days, and we hate...{{{{HUGS}}}}}}<br />We all have those days, and we hate them!<br /><br />I'm glad you got a minute to yourself.<br />Do we get to see the new hair?Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393672416950722780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-7173649683029661802007-02-07T12:17:00.000-06:002007-02-07T12:17:00.000-06:00I just want to say that I love your blog. I'm the...I just want to say that I love your blog. I'm the mother of 1-year-old twin boys. Each entry is a work of art... truly! Thanks so much for brightening my day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-89048933011431732862007-02-07T11:05:00.000-06:002007-02-07T11:05:00.000-06:00By the way, I *love* that last picture of William....By the way, I *love* that last picture of William...he's a living doll!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-31318061388343519022007-02-07T11:04:00.000-06:002007-02-07T11:04:00.000-06:00You're only human Jenna! Every mother (parent) go...You're only human Jenna! Every mother (parent) goes through this.....so know that you are not alone! Because I too have wanted to string Kyle up by his toenails and run down the street screaming for calgon to take me away. Here's hoping today is much better! Now go enjoy some chocolate peanut butter ice cream.gatorbetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466814029841651913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-65281932013844818062007-02-07T11:03:00.000-06:002007-02-07T11:03:00.000-06:00Oh, Jen, we've all been there. And being off-sched...Oh, Jen, we've all been there. And being off-schedule is the worst...I can't imagine how awfully hard it would be with triplets...I admire you!<br /><br />Come on, let us see a picture of your new hair-style!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-29290396853561107382007-02-07T10:58:00.000-06:002007-02-07T10:58:00.000-06:00I don't have triplets but I can so relate to this ...I don't have triplets but I can so relate to this post. Just the fact that wrote this tells me what a good mom you are. <br /><br />Oh and I agree about the cleaning people. Once the clutter is picked up the rest of it is pretty easy. If they would only come in with clutter pick up crew that would be worth the money imo. Of course I'd probably never find anything after they were gone.Sketchyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11517261316724789686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-16990567822399924272007-02-07T10:40:00.000-06:002007-02-07T10:40:00.000-06:00Thank you for posting this. We all have those day...Thank you for posting this. We all have those days and unfortunately, there will be more days to come. Sounds like you are doing a great job!<br /><br />Glad you are feeling better. We would love to see the new you!<br /><br />WhitneyWhitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239338233217967711noreply@blogger.com