tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post1893216964204913893..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: It's been the best of times and the worst of timesWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27028641099422482962014-08-20T21:17:09.862-05:002014-08-20T21:17:09.862-05:00Aww, thanks Sue! I tell you, it really is my frien...Aww, thanks Sue! I tell you, it really is my friends who are getting me through this. My boys were such great kids, I never dreamed this would happen at my house.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-74404256033081609802014-08-20T21:15:50.954-05:002014-08-20T21:15:50.954-05:00Thanks so much, Karen! This has just been so stres...Thanks so much, Karen! This has just been so stressful. I'm sure this isn't the end of it, but at least they are back in school. Sigh...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23349413187531459182014-08-20T21:15:07.890-05:002014-08-20T21:15:07.890-05:00Be scared, be very scared...I never thought it wou...Be scared, be very scared...I never thought it would happen at my house. Thanks for the support!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44765471041101849172014-08-20T20:46:34.274-05:002014-08-20T20:46:34.274-05:00Oh no Wendy, so sorry to hear about all of the dra...Oh no Wendy, so sorry to hear about all of the drama. I know that this is what I'm in store for too and it scares the crap out of me. I'll be needing pointers on how to get through it. Have faith that they are good boys and will do the right thing. You taught them good values. They are having temporary lapses in judgement..keep telling yourself. You are a great mom, just be there for them, I guess that's all you can do when it's out of your control. Hugs!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5489365491528866862014-08-20T17:32:58.752-05:002014-08-20T17:32:58.752-05:00I am so sorry you are dealing with so much. I was ...I am so sorry you are dealing with so much. I was once that kid that kept my parents up all night. Hope things get easier for you soon. Thinking about you and I am always around if you need to talk. xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100867684364665764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80260403538411280532014-08-20T15:57:55.779-05:002014-08-20T15:57:55.779-05:00The teenage years. I am frightened. One mom frie...The teenage years. I am frightened. One mom friend I know with teenagers says she'd rather have a room full of 2 year olds than her twin 16 year olds. Again, I'm scared. haha Thanks for joining the link up. ~Susan @momswimbikerun Susan Tirchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16004242242577298461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55314413213238325442014-08-20T11:32:06.655-05:002014-08-20T11:32:06.655-05:00That's what everyone says. I have a "good...That's what everyone says. I have a "good" relationship with my boys...but I can't imagine how it would be if I didn't. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61737411954249958462014-08-20T11:31:30.640-05:002014-08-20T11:31:30.640-05:00Absolutely! <3Absolutely! <3<br />Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45991280409503266002014-08-20T11:24:18.579-05:002014-08-20T11:24:18.579-05:00Ugh, what a stressful summer. It sounds like you h...Ugh, what a stressful summer. It sounds like you have the best communication you can with your kids, so kudos to you for that! They'll come around... eventually :)kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9446521719817263212014-08-20T11:23:23.395-05:002014-08-20T11:23:23.395-05:00Ditto ;)Ditto ;)kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61205972897404544092014-08-20T11:20:15.557-05:002014-08-20T11:20:15.557-05:00Oh, Wendy...I can only imagine. Being a teenager ...Oh, Wendy...I can only imagine. Being a teenager sucked, and I'm sure it sucked for my parents, too - now you're having to experience it all again yourself, through your son's teenage years. Thank goodness for running, right?!? And running friends...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757224632083428160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80800025719474280802014-08-20T10:58:29.592-05:002014-08-20T10:58:29.592-05:00Thanks! all the support means a ton. It will get b...Thanks! all the support means a ton. It will get better. It has to!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11107157141132127632014-08-20T10:57:59.979-05:002014-08-20T10:57:59.979-05:00Thanks! I hope things get better too. Hopefully wi...Thanks! I hope things get better too. Hopefully with school and sports, there won't be a lot of free time for trouble.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35077863776812731562014-08-20T09:03:34.154-05:002014-08-20T09:03:34.154-05:00I'm so sorry you're having such a tough ti...I'm so sorry you're having such a tough time. I can't even imagine what you're going through. I hope the boys start to fall in line more once school starts. And I'm glad you have a healthy outlet for your frustrations. Sending positive thoughts your way! Hope things get better soon!Beth @ Running with the Sunrisehttp://www.runningwiththesunrise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86480926976830828012014-08-20T08:57:56.764-05:002014-08-20T08:57:56.764-05:00Oh my gosh. I am so sorry. I can't even imagin...Oh my gosh. I am so sorry. I can't even imagine how you are dealing with this. All. Can say us I hope things get better and just keep running. I hope your kids will be on a better track once school is in session. Thank you for joining the linkup.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04193236012822601820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44985576933350356642014-08-20T08:42:50.973-05:002014-08-20T08:42:50.973-05:00Yep, everyone says it does get better. But it sure...Yep, everyone says it does get better. But it sure helps to have friends who get it. Thanks...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-69007042968854910192014-08-20T08:42:14.508-05:002014-08-20T08:42:14.508-05:00Me too! But I'm so grateful for my friends who...Me too! But I'm so grateful for my friends who are helping me get through this. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-92224640655019840212014-08-20T08:41:42.432-05:002014-08-20T08:41:42.432-05:00Everyone tells me that it does get better again. T...Everyone tells me that it does get better again. This has been so hard for me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7928624988051287692014-08-20T08:30:33.689-05:002014-08-20T08:30:33.689-05:00Oh, Wendy! So, so tough. Teen years are, I've ...Oh, Wendy! So, so tough. Teen years are, I've got to believe, the hardest of parenting. I'm so sorry you are having difficulties--but know that there are plenty of parents in the same boat. You'll make it through. So glad you've got running to help.<br /><br />Yeah…my fishing hook story is nothing!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58752054157767054712014-08-20T08:27:48.060-05:002014-08-20T08:27:48.060-05:00Oh man, teenagers do some stupid stuff. I've b...Oh man, teenagers do some stupid stuff. I've been warned time after time that the worst is yet to come. So sorry you're going thru all this. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17493531336561693822014-08-20T08:15:34.817-05:002014-08-20T08:15:34.817-05:00I think I am going through some of the same things...I think I am going through some of the same things you are. I always looked forward to hanging out at the pool with my kids and now they don't want me only their friends. They stay up late and sleep late and I am not seeing them too much this summer. Ah the fun of motherhood :)Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91510767097782587572014-08-20T06:28:10.155-05:002014-08-20T06:28:10.155-05:00Thanks...they know I'm here for them and I gue...Thanks...they know I'm here for them and I guess that's what makes that so hard for me...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37944421296111397702014-08-20T06:27:08.855-05:002014-08-20T06:27:08.855-05:00Thanks...I was this kid too. Sigh...Thanks...I was this kid too. Sigh...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12308189649298832222014-08-19T20:56:10.345-05:002014-08-19T20:56:10.345-05:00I agree with the sign - "don't give up.&q...I agree with the sign - "don't give up." Just make sure your boys know how much you love them. That's the most important thing to drive home to teenagers. *hugs*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364217262826044457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6793809366081964142014-08-19T20:54:08.840-05:002014-08-19T20:54:08.840-05:00I was this kid. I apologize to my parents, OFTEN....I was this kid. I apologize to my parents, OFTEN. But know...this too, in time, shall pass. If you need a friend, HOLLER. xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com