tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post2135630178790452241..comments2023-09-25T07:18:11.130-07:00Comments on It's All About Balance: Christmas Past v Christmas PresentAprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-24190495964685488112011-01-05T22:53:26.144-08:002011-01-05T22:53:26.144-08:00I can understand how you felt selfish the first ti...I can understand how you felt selfish the first time that happened. I remember getting money for my birthday when Shiloh was a baby, and spending it on her. <br /><br />I still have my moments of guilt, but I am much better about spending money given to me on me. Heck, she has a better wardrobe than I do anyway. :)jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397705917751266966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-9380317717659398132010-12-28T11:52:19.038-08:002010-12-28T11:52:19.038-08:00I love the strings that were attached to your gift...I love the strings that were attached to your gift and congratulations for learning that your needs are important too. It's OK to make them a priority. That's was probably the hardest lesson I've learned from my divorce.<br /><br />How's the new do working out? Are you loving it?<br /><br />Love and happiness for 2011Mandyhttp://sincemydivorce.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-51489243947008876882010-12-28T06:13:31.604-08:002010-12-28T06:13:31.604-08:00I love that a friend did this for you! It is much...I love that a friend did this for you! It is much deserved. Enjoy getting new clothes!Penelopehttp://penelopelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-45758498206907561052010-12-28T06:13:15.876-08:002010-12-28T06:13:15.876-08:00I love that a friend did this for you! It is much...I love that a friend did this for you! It is much deserved. Enjoy getting new clothes!Penelopehttp://penelopelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-32133648482815822010-12-27T21:21:00.515-08:002010-12-27T21:21:00.515-08:00Ah yes, receiving money with strings attached. I k...Ah yes, receiving money with strings attached. I know this well...<br />Glad this year you knew exactly where to go and what to do with that strings-attached cash!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894333322881236627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-51279635523050984342010-12-27T19:25:48.232-08:002010-12-27T19:25:48.232-08:00Glad you found some balance! Merry Christmas!Glad you found some balance! Merry Christmas!qandlequeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756567197176596886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-28831425591715406612010-12-27T10:23:34.766-08:002010-12-27T10:23:34.766-08:00I suggest that we women - mothers especially - giv...I suggest that we women - mothers especially - give away too much of our selves. I do it too, and I know it.<br /><br />I wrote recently about the difference between selfish and self-interested. If you look up the word "selfish" - it's an <i>excessive</i> amount of self-interest.<br /><br />I am certain you aren't selfish. What you are is a mother who has had to juggle so much for so long, and money being part of the strain of it all.<br /><br />I'm glad you'll be able to give yourself a chance at the Nordstrom rack. But give yourself a chance at seeing it as pure pleasure - without even a hint of selfishness involved. <br /><br />(And enjoy every second of it!)BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211674678201251588.post-6928966729866426532010-12-27T10:18:44.224-08:002010-12-27T10:18:44.224-08:00I like that idea and I am glad you are going to do...I like that idea and I am glad you are going to do something for yourself with it! You deserve it. PS, I love the new Du!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587186690785139860noreply@blogger.com