tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post5002456401704447419..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: Today & YesterdayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-46138056353688199522010-11-20T17:30:17.341-05:002010-11-20T17:30:17.341-05:00As they say...the days are long but the years are ...As they say...the days are long but the years are short. Its hard to always appreciate being a mommy when the daily grind can be so wearing. <br /><br />Taking a "mommy timeout" works for me when I feel like I'm losing it!Amy Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13997366887444475077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-42611758005986969132010-11-20T11:28:37.098-05:002010-11-20T11:28:37.098-05:00Remember to take time to slow down & be in the...Remember to take time to slow down & be in the present. One day your kids will only remember the time spent with you & not the "things" you aquired. Life is worth savoring & not rushing. Also, love your blog!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14982592667287023451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-74764887287554933172010-11-20T09:54:37.904-05:002010-11-20T09:54:37.904-05:00Beautiful photos! So warm and inviting.Beautiful photos! So warm and inviting.My Galveston Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214839971497899182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-59140360941763650102010-11-20T07:59:40.587-05:002010-11-20T07:59:40.587-05:00Wonderful fall images...and precious, precious chi...Wonderful fall images...and precious, precious children - thanks for sharing!!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-261799325195776912010-11-20T06:54:22.942-05:002010-11-20T06:54:22.942-05:00look at how people resonate with this!! I just po...look at how people resonate with this!! I just posted yesterday with a link to Jones Design Company--you need to read what Emily wrote. She is quite talented, like you, and posted about the reality of being a working mom. Loved it---saw you in BH & G yesterday...like seeing a friend in print! Way to go!Julie Hollowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727969951483106430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-70043382493183225092010-11-20T02:47:59.149-05:002010-11-20T02:47:59.149-05:00This post made me smile! ;-) Your boys and your pu...This post made me smile! ;-) Your boys and your pup are adorable and your hubby sounds like a keeper! Hang in there! <br />~michelle~All That Jazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09226634390663717557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-64342009831723083352010-11-19T22:59:41.759-05:002010-11-19T22:59:41.759-05:00Thanks for being so open about your "realness...Thanks for being so open about your "realness".christan peronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04422088616853372908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-3043912064907104952010-11-19T22:00:51.708-05:002010-11-19T22:00:51.708-05:00My dogs would eat anything, especially if it's...My dogs would eat anything, especially if it's poo-related. I'm very sad because it all just seems a distant memory to me now. My son is now 5 and my daughter 8 and we've got new and different problems. I, too, wish the world would just slow down! Great post!My Interior Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521197089269607537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-11522181671977183422010-11-19T20:57:23.831-05:002010-11-19T20:57:23.831-05:00Oh Lauren how well I remember those mornings with ...Oh Lauren how well I remember those mornings with 3 little boys under the age of 4!! There were some mornings I would hit the floor and say,"Here we go again!"<br />It will get easier, I promise, but with easier comes the loss of babies and cuddles so I am not sure the pay-off is worth it!!! Hang in there and I love your honesty!!! Always keeping it real and yet you have a smile that glows, children that are beautiful a darling husban and a lovely home!! I would say you are not doing to bad at all. Keep up the good work, Hugs KathysueKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-19335242230768364662010-11-19T20:08:22.528-05:002010-11-19T20:08:22.528-05:00my stepson is 4 and my daughter is 10 months. and ...my stepson is 4 and my daughter is 10 months. and we have a dog. and i use cloth diapers. glad to hear I'm not the only one cleaning up poop all day :)Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826808750354256820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-27666266502251631562010-11-19T12:04:56.337-05:002010-11-19T12:04:56.337-05:00Lauren, thanks for the reminder that as young moms...Lauren, thanks for the reminder that as young moms we are all in the same boat. I have felt exactly the same way for the past few months. Thanks for helping me to remember to slow down a bit and enjoy life:) P.S. your spread in BHG was awesome!Katie @ katieboothinteriorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484542913054858878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-30706254098250282382010-11-19T09:05:05.020-05:002010-11-19T09:05:05.020-05:00blogs are a good place to vent =)
uh... maybe the...blogs are a good place to vent =)<br /><br />uh... maybe the hubby could put "the beast" in another room as part of his morning ritual? just so you have time to focus on the boys?m @ random musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050161494826227735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-78933279413963883952010-11-19T00:46:18.294-05:002010-11-19T00:46:18.294-05:00venting is good so go right ahead!venting is good so go right ahead!diane@onlinefabricstorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07686191708948008540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-48799355614113709572010-11-18T23:44:35.598-05:002010-11-18T23:44:35.598-05:00Oh, Lauren, I am right there with you, sister. On...Oh, Lauren, I am right there with you, sister. On all of it. You are so right that we just have to embrace the craziness that is our life ... at least for right now! Here's to great husbands, happy children and a full heart! xoxo!!traci zeller designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06419672530384578167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-79637308142968827132010-11-18T22:19:58.523-05:002010-11-18T22:19:58.523-05:00Oh Lauren! This post makes me want to laugh and cr...Oh Lauren! This post makes me want to laugh and cry. If it's any comfort, you can think about me on those crazy mornings. I'm living a parallel life in Charlotte :)Emily A. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831600455593731223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-13736987299472208992010-11-18T22:11:56.761-05:002010-11-18T22:11:56.761-05:00As a fan of your blog and BHG it was such a fun su...As a fan of your blog and BHG it was such a fun surprise to leaf through the mag and see a familiar foyer, then see a familiar face. Great article - way to go!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920166430132039321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-61080612313608650422010-11-18T22:00:40.204-05:002010-11-18T22:00:40.204-05:00Oh Lauren...Your post brings back so many memories...Oh Lauren...Your post brings back so many memories. Thank you for that.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407402369754121296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-49291073606682692432010-11-18T21:39:06.758-05:002010-11-18T21:39:06.758-05:00Lauren I so relate to the crazy schedule, no sleep...Lauren I so relate to the crazy schedule, no sleep routine. Last week in the midst of another week with too much on my plate, I decided to just drop everything and take a long nice walk. Think it was the first time i noticed the beautiful fall leaves on the trees. I've now promised myself to s-l-o-w down a bit!!!LiveLikeYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293692557490008786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-65713725006360070482010-11-18T19:43:10.103-05:002010-11-18T19:43:10.103-05:00Hey Lauren -
Great post today. You have the idea, ...Hey Lauren -<br />Great post today. You have the idea, slowwwww. Oh, I remember those very busy toddler days/years. It will be over so quickly, though it doesn't always seem like it when you're cleaning up the messes! <br />I HAD to buy BHG today just to read/see the spread on your house! Did a quick glance through and can't wait to take it more slowly and read every detail! It looks go great! <br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />CarmellaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-67459215533454489972010-11-18T19:34:25.919-05:002010-11-18T19:34:25.919-05:00Lauren,
I remember those days when kids were that ...Lauren,<br />I remember those days when kids were that age. So much fun, but so very exhausting. You are doing a great job! Keep trying to recognize those small moments - they really do grow so fast.<br />xx-GinaWillow Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792285019821194768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-86250393079497072982010-11-18T19:07:16.500-05:002010-11-18T19:07:16.500-05:00L,
You are my mama twin. I am so not kidding you...L,<br /><br />You are my mama twin. I am so not kidding you. Our life could not be more similar right now.<br /><br />Genius idea on the door knob. Someone forgot to tell us this phase about NOT GOING TO BED. For 5 months we didn't sleep because Jack kept getting up. It was awful. Things are finally starting to get better since we used his ability to watch TV as the negotiating tool. If he got out of bed, no TV the next day.<br /><br />My worst days are those when my fatigue or stress causes me to be short with my boys. I feel enough guilt just being a working mom and it then kills me when I know I've been short for no good reason other than my issues. I guess what I'm trying to say is THANK YOU for voicing this as well. It's really nice, in the working world, not to feel alone.<br /><br />You are an amazing mom with a great family. Keep it up L.Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16971701920601718516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-13841504859734273422010-11-18T19:04:29.886-05:002010-11-18T19:04:29.886-05:00Lauren- such a great post. Thanks for sharing and ...Lauren- such a great post. Thanks for sharing and keeping it real.Brooke @ Blueprint Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170896969398305310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-77826584839507239362010-11-18T18:58:10.874-05:002010-11-18T18:58:10.874-05:00I'm dying!!!!!!! You just literally described ...I'm dying!!!!!!! You just literally described in detail everyday at my house. I also have two boys the same age... same scenario... the screaming... the #2 EVERYWHERE... EVERYDAY... what is it with that! Sighh.... thanks for sharing.... good to know I'm not alone! <br /><br />BHG was so beautiful! You must be over the moon! So deserved! <br /><br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-80414773544861552042010-11-18T18:20:40.146-05:002010-11-18T18:20:40.146-05:00I hear you Lauren! Many mornings each week seem to...I hear you Lauren! Many mornings each week seem to go along similar lines, and it can all feel so tiring! Here is to good sleep, remembering to pick up that nappy and happy children :)<br />regards<br />RomanaRomanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04524534508278208218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-74493429117057250302010-11-18T17:33:09.880-05:002010-11-18T17:33:09.880-05:00What a great post. Reminds me of the times. I ha...What a great post. Reminds me of the times. I had a friend who had that same poop problem. (My daughter who is in college now, refused to sleep in a crib and slept on the floor, yes the floor, from about crawling on....) Anyway, my friend every Sunday, made the crib, crib sheet, waterproof pad, crib sheet, waterproof pad, like 5 or more on top of each one. Then each morning as needed just took of the top layer, (crib sheet, waterproof pad) until she got to Sunday. <br />Love your blog. And, yes, you do, do it all, and it looks like you do it with total grace and a smile.Hey Laurel NMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274382664965882572noreply@blogger.com