Comments on: Helping myself

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:06:39 +0000

Amazing. Thank you.

By: Greg and Suzanne

Greg and Suzanne — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:04:53 +0000

From a grandma 3 times over who just reached the half century mark…amen, amen and aaaamen!! I love Robin…and I love her gift for words! Little do we know what life’s future holds for us, we MUST cherish the moments we are in and not covet the ones that we think will make us happier!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:11:23 +0000

Loved it. Especially since I am 30 right now and need to be reminded that it is okay to not clean the house and do what I feel pressured to do and just enjoy the kids. I already miss them when they were younger, and they are still young. And it is something I need to be reminded of every single day. So thanks.

By: Julie Bird

Julie Bird — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:27:41 +0000

So very well written Robin! I love your sister’s comment about what would your 59 year old self say to your 44 year old self? So thought provoking. You are an awesome lady with great perspectives.

By: kory

kory — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:27:06 +0000

Robin,
You always give great advice and you’re absolutely right.

By: TravelinOma

TravelinOma — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:25:42 +0000

The years go by fast, but the hours drag by. Kids live in a different time zone and when we spend time with them we remember how many activities, snacks and moans, arguments, melt-downs and questions can fit into just one morning. There’s so much emotional upheaval going on constantly, it would be impossible to enjoy every minute. The trick is discovering the one or two minutes you want to remember when you get a chance to relax.

Your suggestion are great.

I’d tell my 30 year old self to start searching for the joy she knows deep down she’s having. Happiness won’t land on her lap with a bow. It will subtly settle on her like sunshine and will go unnoticed and unappreciated if she doesn’t watch for it.

By: Tamzen

Tamzen — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:43:22 +0000

You are very wise Robin and I always appreciate the way you say things!

By: Cumorah

Cumorah — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:37:26 +0000

Everyone tells you “it will go by sooo fast”, and as I chase and clean up and get after my 5, 4 and 2 year old, while being pregnant…at 30 yrs…I think how? This day has already been soooo long! But deep down, I absolutely KNOW that there will be a time when I wish I appreciated the moments of coolwhip paintings in my kitchen more. Thanks Robin for reminding me of that. I need to slow way down, and just play…lots, lots more. I love to have friends who I feel I can learn lots from – and Robin is on that list, in a big way. Thank you!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:36:59 +0000

Where did you write this before? Because I remember and HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT IT many times since then. It’s so good because, at 35, this is the exact stuff I’m starting to learn–even the sugar.

(And, my main goal in life is for my children to brag about my cooking, so I totally get you.)

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:08:14 +0000

I love this letter & I love Robin’s blog! From the unique perspective of not only an almost 66 year old grandma but also that of being your (Robin’s) mom, I can say amen to your advice. I hope that everyone who reads it will take it to heart.

I would also love to visit my 30 year old self, and my 50 year old self. I would tell myself to keep up the good work and enjoy the moment more because I was doing a fantastic job in my role as a woman.

I would compliment, praise, and indulge each of my children a little more. I would tell them that I knew where, and who, they were going to be in 15 and 35 years, and that they were going to be terrific! I would tell each of them that I am absolutely crazy about them. I would want them to know then, just as I do now, that I love them, that they are wonderful, and that I am so very proud of them. All those years ago, and now, they have given me much joy.