tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post2668166530681264642..comments2024-03-28T04:36:23.931-05:00Comments on Normal Everyday Life: Traveling Through the Teenage Yearsnormaleverydaylifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-37424853193827331192015-03-04T11:14:34.165-06:002015-03-04T11:14:34.165-06:00I've heard so many things about Parenthood! I ...I've heard so many things about Parenthood! I need to watch it! Thanks for linking up for Tuesday Talk with us :)Lauren Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656369316839461456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-72678093100709138122015-02-13T07:11:38.208-06:002015-02-13T07:11:38.208-06:00You're right, Michelle! Sometimes TV writers r...You're right, Michelle! Sometimes TV writers really do get it right!normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-75317932180364239412015-02-13T07:10:44.802-06:002015-02-13T07:10:44.802-06:00Thanks, Jennifer! The teen years have their down s...Thanks, Jennifer! The teen years have their down side, but overall it's really neat to see your kids growing and developing!normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-85184475892852043452015-02-13T07:08:36.546-06:002015-02-13T07:08:36.546-06:00Thank you! Other mothers are such a rich source of...Thank you! Other mothers are such a rich source of information. It's too bad we don't get to talk to as many during this stage!normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-44938467882387948792015-02-13T07:07:33.778-06:002015-02-13T07:07:33.778-06:00That's funny, April! I think most of us don...That's funny, April! I think most of us don't want our teens to act like we did! :)normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-73339675958793832502015-02-13T07:06:21.717-06:002015-02-13T07:06:21.717-06:00Haha, Jenny! I would imagine that watching USA dra...Haha, Jenny! I would imagine that watching USA drama would be like a little slice of home for you!normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-29533443720556505972015-02-13T07:05:26.099-06:002015-02-13T07:05:26.099-06:00I love to watch shows that touch my emotions and m...I love to watch shows that touch my emotions and make me want to come back every week!normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-86804393054655312312015-02-13T07:04:10.264-06:002015-02-13T07:04:10.264-06:00Glad you can relate, Kim! I'm going to miss it...Glad you can relate, Kim! I'm going to miss it, too!!normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-73302789467251332212015-02-13T00:03:15.751-06:002015-02-13T00:03:15.751-06:00I never caught Parenthood but I'll be checking...I never caught Parenthood but I'll be checking it out for reruns on Amazon Prime - all those years are still ahead of me and sounds like I'll need all the support I can get! Seriously though, lovely post, sometimes tv shows that reflect the reality of life as we're living it can be such solace. Michelle Reeves - Bod for teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719695398854744448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-83206274903688802012015-02-13T00:02:20.731-06:002015-02-13T00:02:20.731-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Michelle Reeves - Bod for teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719695398854744448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-69889080359150313612015-02-12T15:40:17.785-06:002015-02-12T15:40:17.785-06:00I never watched Parenthood but I'm hearing so ...I never watched Parenthood but I'm hearing so many great things about it. <br /><br />I worry about parenting a teen. I've got years to go before then but still... some anxiety exists because I can only imagine how lonely it can be.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop.<br /><br />Wishing you a lovely day.<br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231196028453953524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-4144539772300954742015-02-12T00:45:57.067-06:002015-02-12T00:45:57.067-06:00Hi Marie,
I have all this to come, my boy is 9 now...Hi Marie,<br />I have all this to come, my boy is 9 now and I love the support from all the other mums and friends at school. I can see how it just disappears though as when the kids go to high school they hop on a bus and us mums don't get to stand chatting on the school playground anymore. Great post and lovely to come over to your blog. Tor xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-21246623065342542812015-02-11T18:18:54.699-06:002015-02-11T18:18:54.699-06:00Teen years put a lump in my throat. I was a horrib...Teen years put a lump in my throat. I was a horrible teen. I hope my kids aren't quite as obnoxious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07694366478544596605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-50039868436217143122015-02-11T15:43:49.617-06:002015-02-11T15:43:49.617-06:00Sounds like my kind of show. I love usa drama like...Sounds like my kind of show. I love usa drama like this. I am so scared to have teenagers ever. Luckily I have a few years to be scared before it happens hahaha. I love Brothers and Sisters show it was so much like my own family it was unreal. I wish it was still on. Great post hunny I will be coming to you for teenage advice.. lol Thank you ever so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithmeLet's Talk Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07730374182778773358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-64545501193239966752015-02-11T14:07:05.949-06:002015-02-11T14:07:05.949-06:00I've not watched this show (not sure it is on ...I've not watched this show (not sure it is on in the UK) but Girls had a similar effect on me. You wanted to shout at the screen 'You are clever, sassy, beautiful girls! Enjoy your life!' #sharewithmeMegan - Truly Madly Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872690256469093147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-45845321211315656302015-02-11T13:39:29.868-06:002015-02-11T13:39:29.868-06:00Marie, oh my goodness my favorite show was Parenth...Marie, oh my goodness my favorite show was Parenthood - such truth and I miss it like crazy! I have two teen boys - right in the thick of it. Thanks for opening up the dialogue through the Tuesday Talk linkup. Have a great day! Kim Stewart<br />kimstewartinspired.comKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539429439100481626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-71362612112341504712015-02-10T22:19:57.322-06:002015-02-10T22:19:57.322-06:00I'm sure you guys will be more prepared having...I'm sure you guys will be more prepared having worked with teens before your children are that age. So much wisdom comes from experience! It's a difficult time in many ways, but as you know, teens are a lot of fun to be around too!normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-18988753900320974222015-02-10T22:17:41.935-06:002015-02-10T22:17:41.935-06:00Glad you can relate! It's so wonderful to hear...Glad you can relate! It's so wonderful to hear that other people have felt this way, too!normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-33670779546155187972015-02-10T22:15:07.766-06:002015-02-10T22:15:07.766-06:00Thanks, Samantha! I think you're right. Everyo...Thanks, Samantha! I think you're right. Everyone wants to feel normal, both the teens and their parents! :)normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-30029798276921610332015-02-10T22:13:11.334-06:002015-02-10T22:13:11.334-06:00I've thought of that many times, Izzie! Having...I've thought of that many times, Izzie! Having two teenagers the exact same age will be a new challenge!normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-56626944372210628012015-02-10T22:12:27.907-06:002015-02-10T22:12:27.907-06:00Haha, thanks Lana! It's always so comforting t...Haha, thanks Lana! It's always so comforting to know that others have struggled, too. When I hear a mom share a real story, I want to grab her and tell her thank you from the bottom of my heart! :)normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-78543553551808012022015-02-10T22:10:58.000-06:002015-02-10T22:10:58.000-06:00You're getting closer and closer to the dark s...You're getting closer and closer to the dark side, Jennifer! The teen years beckon! :)normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-57579980019406884322015-02-10T17:06:07.227-06:002015-02-10T17:06:07.227-06:00I am so so not ready to be the parent of a teen! M...I am so so not ready to be the parent of a teen! My hubby and I both work with teenagers and we are bracing for the worst! :-) Our hope and prayer is that the things we are putting into place now will serve as a foundation for later on! Thank you for sharing your heart and your journey!<br />Cathy@ three kids and a fishAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904071504475776768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-60390926637180364012015-02-10T13:15:17.646-06:002015-02-10T13:15:17.646-06:00Yes Yes Yes!!!! Mom of a 17 and 12 y/o..... Been...Yes Yes Yes!!!! Mom of a 17 and 12 y/o..... Been there and done that. Oh how true those words are that your support system falls away from you as you delve deep into High School and what classes your kids are taking and what scores they are receiving. Who flipping knew how aghast one would feel and how lonely the journey would be. I am much better prepared for it the second time around. That first time sucked!!!! I am here to say that it all worked out in the end, and guess what she is leaving for college...BritishMumUSAhttp://www.britishmumusa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323079098667839532.post-8429163741908860342015-02-10T12:10:41.186-06:002015-02-10T12:10:41.186-06:00I've actually never really thought through wha...I've actually never really thought through what parenthood might look like as a parent of teens (or maybe I am just blindly hoping for the best!). Reading this makes it very real though and you've really put in context how parenting is going to change and how the community of mums will kind of melt away. Sometimes you really have to give it to the people who devise some of the reality TV out there though - it definitely helps to make you feel more 'normal' at times (whatever that looks like!). Thanks for linking up to #thetruthabout this week Marie :-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03154503782007641805noreply@blogger.com