tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223622571796162810.post2787039537442148360..comments2023-10-26T07:06:54.584-07:00Comments on Adventures~With~Gretchen: Warning~Gretchen~http://www.blogger.com/profile/03277161027743471684noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223622571796162810.post-59154550544218176892007-10-24T17:12:00.000-07:002007-10-24T17:12:00.000-07:00Actually, I can think of a more disturbing questio...Actually, I can think of a more disturbing question than the one about how many kids you are planning to have. It occurs when people find out that I'm 27, unmarried, un-engaged, with no prospect of becoming either any time soon. It starts with a slight furrowing of the brow, followed by a frown of concern, then a big fake smile, then "So, is there anyone special in your life?" Or, possibly even more annoying, is when they simply can't contain their shock, and inadvertently (I hope) exclaim, often immediately after I've just explained that I've finished a master's degree, have worked on archaeological digs all over the world, and am working on a PhD, "But don't you want to have children before you get too old?!"<BR/><BR/>By the way, the thought of what you do terrifies me to no end, and I am full of admiration for your amazing memory, no less than for your ability to shepherd and responsibly raise three small human beings...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223622571796162810.post-21433262629356292552007-10-16T22:33:00.000-07:002007-10-16T22:33:00.000-07:00I'm impressed, and I'm equally saddened that no on...I'm impressed, and I'm equally saddened that no one else is impressed when I demonstrate that knowledge myself. The world does not appreciate us.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850825844277186930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223622571796162810.post-67490419311970518152007-10-14T21:26:00.000-07:002007-10-14T21:26:00.000-07:00I also have 3 young ones of my own. My brain is so...I also have 3 young ones of my own. My brain is so full of stuff...it hurts! <BR/><BR/>When my father was dying, I 'tried' to make a daily list of events & where to be & when...I had only finished day two when my husband said "WHAT is this? It's only day two?! I have a whole new respect for you." <BR/>;) <BR/>So for moms of only one child...it's much more fun with two or three....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223622571796162810.post-80447338330475637212007-10-14T08:40:00.000-07:002007-10-14T08:40:00.000-07:00As a mother of three kids myself (and several fish...As a mother of three kids myself (and several fish, a cat, and a dog, with a husband who may as well BE another kid himself most days...LOL) I THOROUGHLY enjoyed your blog entry. LOL!!!!!! I loved the part about adding another adult. OH, wouldn't that be nice some days???<BR/><BR/>And I thought I was the only one with the psycho memory for what toy or clothing item came from what store/family member and the exact status of any said toy or clothing item. LOVE your blog, you are hilariousLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160551209809872319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223622571796162810.post-30737810395883248362007-10-13T07:14:00.000-07:002007-10-13T07:14:00.000-07:00I'm totally impressed! I have one, who's 5 and wa...I'm totally impressed! I have one, who's 5 and way more self sufficient than before, and still think OFTEN "HTF do people DO this with 2, 3, 4....and, well, I have to stop thinking because my brain hurts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com