tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post3452771927387980905..comments2023-08-23T09:02:32.406-05:00Comments on Simply Sarah: C is for Concentration (or lack thereof)Simply Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-19087204666155916012014-04-24T12:25:47.051-05:002014-04-24T12:25:47.051-05:00I've heard that parents must simply let go of ...I've heard that parents must simply let go of concentration and save it for later, when the kids need to start learning how to concentrate. When they're so young, they're just too new... they don't know anything yet, so they're all over the place! Sounds like you're handling it just right. :)<br /><br />Random Musings from the KristenHead — <a href="http://kristenhead.blogspot.com/2014/04/c-is-for-copper-and-cats-and-more-cats.html" rel="nofollow">C is for 'Copper' and Cats (and More Cats)</a>Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827651632884248765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-17456589979294378622014-04-04T21:56:39.528-05:002014-04-04T21:56:39.528-05:00That's good to keep in mind. It is hard to see...That's good to keep in mind. It is hard to see past the busyness when your actually in the moment. Thanks for stopping by!Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-83235211302438999322014-04-04T21:54:05.543-05:002014-04-04T21:54:05.543-05:00I agree. I can think of tons of good and bad thing...I agree. I can think of tons of good and bad things of every stage I've been in so far (and yes, some within the same hour!).Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-12529758292230639462014-04-04T21:52:44.204-05:002014-04-04T21:52:44.204-05:00Thank you. Yes, I suppose it is a very worthy sacr...Thank you. Yes, I suppose it is a very worthy sacrifice to make.Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-27471339801633878502014-04-04T21:50:30.102-05:002014-04-04T21:50:30.102-05:00So true.So true.Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-52812072508966247982014-04-04T21:50:18.655-05:002014-04-04T21:50:18.655-05:00Lol! This comment made me laugh :)Lol! This comment made me laugh :)Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-63873153395528859242014-04-04T21:49:56.836-05:002014-04-04T21:49:56.836-05:00Yes, I suppose it is a good skill for every stage ...Yes, I suppose it is a good skill for every stage of life.Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-19995775908658369232014-04-04T21:49:18.573-05:002014-04-04T21:49:18.573-05:00Lol, that is a horrible story! Thanks for sharing ...Lol, that is a horrible story! Thanks for sharing though. I'd never heard it.Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-60681331524892327482014-04-04T21:47:48.765-05:002014-04-04T21:47:48.765-05:00Yes, I write in the wee hours too! Our kids would ...Yes, I write in the wee hours too! Our kids would get along great :)Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-89923819982926410822014-04-04T21:46:59.611-05:002014-04-04T21:46:59.611-05:00I save most of my blogging for when the kids are a...I save most of my blogging for when the kids are asleep. I get frustrated when a simple post or comment takes twenty minutes cause I can't think lol. If they are napping or playing even for five minutes I can get so much done.Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-62120947099900831282014-04-04T21:28:18.074-05:002014-04-04T21:28:18.074-05:00Hehe. I have that problem too.Hehe. I have that problem too.Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-6352115548307228882014-04-03T23:17:38.391-05:002014-04-03T23:17:38.391-05:00I think you have the right attitude try to enjoy t...I think you have the right attitude try to enjoy that busy time of life as you can and otherwise just roll with things. I think "precious moments" are usually more visible in the years ahead while looking back--as I tend to have forgotten the challenges like the smell of twins with dirty diapers and such.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-25886735558392474852014-04-03T19:55:11.429-05:002014-04-03T19:55:11.429-05:00Oh, Sarah, they are precious moments now, but I go...Oh, Sarah, they are precious moments now, but I gotta say I also love this life without the little ones to distract. Each phase of life has its peaks and valleys--sometimes within the same hour!River Glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17128604193981808617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-56622812683939650942014-04-03T17:29:35.384-05:002014-04-03T17:29:35.384-05:00As usual, you have both my sympathy and empathy, S...As usual, you have both my sympathy and empathy, Sarah, as a homeschooling parent of multiple children. Though, since my wife does much of the schooling, I'm sure she empathizes with you more! It sounds like you have the right idea: make the most of the little moments. Long periods of concentrated effort often need to be sacrificed for the sake of being a good parent. It's not easy, but for what it's worth, I think you're on the right track. :)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-1984369798823889962014-04-03T16:10:07.561-05:002014-04-03T16:10:07.561-05:00They're not babies for long. great to connect...They're not babies for long. great to connect and follow<br />http://aimingforapublishingdeal.blogspot.co.uk/<br />Twitter: WriterBizWomanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398872718646932305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-87345662838918419102014-04-03T10:15:10.293-05:002014-04-03T10:15:10.293-05:00I'm at the point where I almost need distracti...I'm at the point where I almost need distractions. I'm just so used to them. O.o<br /><br />(As I type this, my kids are making farting noises. It's LOVELY.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-15943264537288417452014-04-03T06:58:51.768-05:002014-04-03T06:58:51.768-05:00Sounds just like when mine were little. The good ...Sounds just like when mine were little. The good news is this doesn't last forever. The bad news is when they are older, you interrupt yourself getting up to go find out what they are doing! Overall, it does get better, and meanwhile you've learned the skill of making the best use of those tiny moments.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-53433663559592620992014-04-03T02:04:20.024-05:002014-04-03T02:04:20.024-05:00Enjoy life's insane flavours. That's crazy...Enjoy life's insane flavours. That's crazy but the life of a mom isn't easy and when my time comes...oh look a book I can read quietly by myself. Yeah, not any time soon. Anyway your daughter begging to get out the closet reminded me of a story where the sun only shined once a year for an hour on a planet and as a prank the kids locked one girl in a closet. When the sun came out they forgot about her and played. The story ends with the kids realizing they had forgotten her and going to let her out (but the sun was gone). Okay that's an awful story. Why did I share that?<br /><br />Condolences Chris.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-66104758779731949682014-04-03T00:56:35.806-05:002014-04-03T00:56:35.806-05:00Oh my gosh! Do you have a camera in my house? Thos...Oh my gosh! Do you have a camera in my house? Those are my three year old twins...every five minutes interrupting my concentration. Exactly why I have to do my writing at wee hours of the night. Oh kids... lolSK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-82503629221255229812014-04-03T00:49:28.086-05:002014-04-03T00:49:28.086-05:00Great post Sarah. Concentration is definitely lack...Great post Sarah. Concentration is definitely lacking in my life. I was diagnosed with ADD as a kid and it's probably gotten a lot worse in the 20+ years since. I'm quite frazzled whenever I can't concentrate (which as you know is practically all the time when you have young children) and at times I won't even do a thing (like comment on a blog) if I've been distracted or will likely be distracted. I really should learn to relax :/<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://pedestrianwriter.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Pedestrian Writer</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-34158437859267671312014-04-02T23:40:12.584-05:002014-04-02T23:40:12.584-05:00Concentration is like 'Zen' for me - every...Concentration is like 'Zen' for me - every time I think I've found it, something I could be doing pops into my head! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com