tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post6716898268065533755..comments2023-08-26T11:24:15.277-04:00Comments on Havoc and Mayhem: Which mom will I be this year?ComfyMom~Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15645425225886356909noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-47786986781865216992009-08-15T17:35:26.770-04:002009-08-15T17:35:26.770-04:00I did a lot of different things in the elementary ...I did a lot of different things in the elementary school years, but you're right--being seen as the crafty mom is the kiss of death.--JennThe Women's Colonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576541733999064287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-8812871524494424202009-08-14T09:54:16.689-04:002009-08-14T09:54:16.689-04:00I totally get so many of your posts, this one incl...I totally get so many of your posts, this one included.<br /><br />I don't know which mom I'll be. I'd love to be social but sometimes it's hard because I'm finding so many moms around here are in cliques and I'm so not a clique person. I'd rather be the quiet aloof one that join a clique.Creative Junkiehttp://www.thecreativejunkie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-10907813985225756642009-08-13T11:44:16.045-04:002009-08-13T11:44:16.045-04:00Oh I totally get this. I signed up for a bunch of ...Oh I totally get this. I signed up for a bunch of different roles this year. I need to be more active with Ben's school. Period.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-73559106797874263442009-08-13T11:41:11.757-04:002009-08-13T11:41:11.757-04:00Just read the comment from Too Many Hats.... remin...Just read the comment from Too Many Hats.... reminding me that DH always tells everyone that I have several blogs, most often because I'm toting my camera along.<br /><br />There's nothing wrong with being "that mom who takes lot of photos of dinosaurs for her blog"!Jennifer Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10833193128331804093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-36891391130329384472009-08-13T11:38:34.507-04:002009-08-13T11:38:34.507-04:00Wow Stacey, I could really identify with this post...Wow Stacey, I could really identify with this post... even though I'm not yet a biological mom. <br /><br />Like you, I'm socially awkward, crafty and hold spiritual beliefs outside the norm. I'm great with conversations about work or blogging or crafting (or conversations with kids), but I totally fear adult small talk, knowing that I'll be the odd duck (particularly here in the midwest). <br /><br />I'm already the "he-certainly-robbed-the-cradle" stepmom, but haven't had to deal with that many social situations where I felt judged for it. <br /><br />I don't have much of a point here, other than to say thanks for your story and you're not alone. I do agree that its better to be known as the crafty mom than for people to think you're unfriendly.Jennifer Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10833193128331804093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11568193.post-69264565106429245062009-08-13T11:27:15.530-04:002009-08-13T11:27:15.530-04:00I was going to suggest you come to the meet and gr...I was going to suggest you come to the meet and greet with camera in hand and be the photographer mom - you are so good at it and that you come throughout the year and yes at the end make one of those scrapbooks you order online - it could be your end of the year gift to the teacher & you could offer for parents to purchase one too. I'm sure all the moms would love that and you would be the coolest mom ever :)The Four Week Veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05918125122540151717noreply@blogger.com