Shout out (aka the we love each other thread)

[packmomma]

I'm not very good with picking specific people out but you guys help me feel connected to the world. And understood. And I love you guys!

[packmomma]

zonagirl you will never know how helpful it was to hear about your daughter's sleep problems. Not because I would wish those on anybody but because she was exactly like W. And I felt a huge "somebody understands" moment. Thank you for being so honest.

[zonagirl]

Jun 13, 2016 20:40:56 GMT -5 packmomma said:

zonagirl you will never know how helpful it was to hear about your daughter's sleep problems. Not because I would wish those on anybody but because she was exactly like W. And I felt a huge "somebody understands" moment. Thank you for being so honest.

Seriously, right back at you. I felt like we were going through it together, and that made all the difference. I remember when I was going through an especially bad time with it and kinda getting testy about it on the fb group and you friended me. I was like "she gets me." Haha. Also, I want to say that before I met you irl, I had you pegged as shy. I don't know why. But you were completely outgoing and hilarious!

[ampaints]

zonagirl I think most of us felt like we knew each other so much that any initial shyness wasn't there. I know I can be reserved at first, but I was just chatting away.

[zonagirl]

Jun 13, 2016 20:59:11 GMT -5 ampaints said:

zonagirl I think most of us felt like we knew each other so much that any initial shyness wasn't there. I know I can be reserved at first, but I was just chatting away.

Yeah I guess that is true for me too! Now what I really want is to somehow have a get together where we all magically meet up somewhere and we let the babies play a bit and then we leave them with their dads and we all go out for drinks. Everyone come to Raleigh and I will make arrangements

[packmomma]

Jun 13, 2016 21:10:30 GMT -5 zonagirl said:

Jun 13, 2016 20:59:11 GMT -5 ampaints said:

zonagirl I think most of us felt like we knew each other so much that any initial shyness wasn't there. I know I can be reserved at first, but I was just chatting away.

Yeah I guess that is true for me too! Now what I really want is to somehow have a get together where we all magically meet up somewhere and we let the babies play a bit and then we leave them with their dads and we all go out for drinks. Everyone come to Raleigh and I will make arrangements

Yes!!!!!!!

[aydee]

ampaints Your autocorrects are the best. Endless entertainment. You literally make me LOL on the regular.

[ampaints]

layloo08 you are so warm and caring. I also love that you kept trying until you got a job in the field you wanted. I know it's not your dream job, but you did what you needed to to get your foot in the door!

tuscanlatte you're so optimistic even when things are tough. I know you've had some hard times, but I've seen you take those and use them too comfort others when they're also having a hard time.

gingerygirl you had the courage to do what was best for you and J even though it's the hard thing to do.

runningmommy519 you've been a cheerleader for so many of us. You care and follow up with how people are doing.

[ampaints]

th3stryck3r redandblue you both joined us later, but I'm so glad you both did. You both contribute so much and are wonderful to have around!

[th3stryck3r]

@runningmommy and @janetheconquerer, you both motivate me to work out— I don't want to look like a Fitbit slacker! But more than that, it's been helpful to know that I'm not alone in my struggle to get fit, and to feel positive about my body, even though it's unfamiliar.

zonagirl and packmomma, I mostly lurked the sleep training thread, by it was a lifesaver. Thank you both.

motownthrowdown, thanks for geeking out with me about Serial, and engaging in some interesting back and forths about it.

skinandbones, thanks for keeping it real. I'm in awe of your cool.

More later...

[th3stryck3r]

ampaints, thanks for always making me (and everyone) feel welcome, and always generally being caring and kind. And thanks for starting so many threads and being so active.

redandblue, thanks for joining TCF late– it helped give me the courage to come out of lurking, and feeling that I have this community is really important.

tuscanlatte, I admire your parenting style, and your sense of fairness and generosity with everyone.

[tmclawchick]

Coming back the past few days makes me miss all of you, I freaking love this group. I'm going to make more of an effort over here.

*scatters glitter everywhere*

[tuscanlatte]

ampaints aw thank you. I appreciate that you always remember to ask how everyone is doing and are super caring and kind.

Thanks th3stryck3r! I'm glad you decided to participate here:) it's a great community and you definitely add to that!

[packmomma]

runningmommy519 you're really good at remembering people too! I remember in the beginning you would always remember to ask how so and so was doing and catch up it everyone. I really envy that skill.

[runningmommy519]

How this thread is making me feel

[ajetter]

Jun 13, 2016 18:05:22 GMT -5 ampaints said:

Jun 13, 2016 17:55:51 GMT -5 @JanetheConquerer said:

Where's ajetter been???

There's a thread for this question

oh word I almost never get on anymore. I'm scared to look around! Ha. But I will.
Yes the three kids thing has definitely put a damper on personal time. My blog pretty much died. I make nine million meals a day, run, and watch Game of Thrones. That's my life!
And for the record, Thea still usually gets up once. No magical sleeping unicorn over here!

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ajetter, glad to hear you are doing well although super busy!!!

[aydee]

Jun 19, 2016 22:51:06 GMT -5 ajetter said:

Jun 13, 2016 18:05:22 GMT -5 ampaints said:

There's a thread for this question

oh word I almost never get on anymore. I'm scared to look around! Ha. But I will.
Yes the three kids thing has definitely put a damper on personal time. My blog pretty much died. I make nine million meals a day, run, and watch Game of Thrones. That's my life!
And for the record, Thea still usually gets up once. No magical sleeping unicorn over here!

You're alive! I hear you on the limited personal time. It's good to see you over here again. Don't be a stranger.

[ampaints]

Just going to bump this to say it's really nice to have you back over here abvintage. Love ya lady.

[abvintage]

Aww thanks ampaints!