tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post5516766142869491176..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Feeling overwhelmedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-85875627343593267372012-06-03T07:47:59.696-04:002012-06-03T07:47:59.696-04:00I've been feeling this, too, and I want to tha...I've been feeling this, too, and I want to thank your commenters for making me feel better, too! : ) <br /><br />JoanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-81556885117624945362012-06-02T17:22:54.024-04:002012-06-02T17:22:54.024-04:00Katie... way true that you are doing a lot for oth...Katie... way true that you are doing a lot for others and really inspiring so many. Keep your family first and the rest will come. Don't get down on yourself, just make adjustments where you can. It is obvious that you have a wonderful support system and a fabulous group of guys (Jerry, Noah, Eli) who love and care about you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-88149375565237853602012-06-02T12:53:35.576-04:002012-06-02T12:53:35.576-04:00I second that emotion! You are so impressive and r...I second that emotion! You are so impressive and really an inspiration. I love how proud your family is of you. <br /><br />Don't feel bad about not asking Renee about her job hunt. Put a couple of glasses of wine in Jennifer and no one gets a word in. Especially when she's excited about something and meeting you and filming REALLY got her excited. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270599618050925165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-69174116645672890712012-06-01T22:00:01.632-04:002012-06-01T22:00:01.632-04:00Awww Katie - First of all - you weren't boring...Awww Katie - First of all - you weren't boring. Not for one minute. You were amazing, awesome and everyone out there knows it. We are honored to be allowed into your life!<br /><br />I'm sorry about how you are feeling and can totally relate. I always feel like a "bad everything" leaving my son and hubby to film! Not getting "a real job" so I can pursue this passion ofAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682010895114305173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-28296928842303036302012-06-01T16:20:02.791-04:002012-06-01T16:20:02.791-04:00I'm sorry your depression is creeping back in....I'm sorry your depression is creeping back in. I hope you can get through it quickly. Is stress a trigger for you? I have a feeling you are NOT letting people down as you think you are. Depression has a way of making us blow things out of proportion. I should know - I'm the queen of that! Hoping you get back to yourself really soon!!<br /><br />Way to go on your son's hit - too Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193762555793943422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70316421414472150472012-06-01T16:15:04.794-04:002012-06-01T16:15:04.794-04:00Life is about balance Katie Girl......If you truly...Life is about balance Katie Girl......If you truly think you are lacking in certain departments then sit down and have a powwow with the people YOU think are being shorted. Ask for their "honest" opinion. If they agree then you may need to "tweek" or "adjust" your life a little...but im thinking they are gonna say its all in your head :) Family and(true)friends are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7300249310479713022012-06-01T15:39:18.715-04:002012-06-01T15:39:18.715-04:00I totally hear where you are coming from. Depressi...I totally hear where you are coming from. Depression is so hard, even when you know logically "I am feeling this way because in depressed" it doesn't make it magically go away. I am blessed to have a husband who loves me a little extra during those times, and from the sounds of your husband, you do as well!Mrs. Christina Danforthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267029767880494126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-46630973625348049872012-06-01T12:08:31.990-04:002012-06-01T12:08:31.990-04:00Oh Katie I feel so badly that you are down. Life c...Oh Katie I feel so badly that you are down. Life can be overwhelming sometimes and you have a lot going on. But with summer coming and your boys out of school, I think things will slow down some. Don't feel badly about asking your parents help with your kids, cause they love it. (I know--I'm a grandparent too!) And as a stay-at-home mom you are with your boys way more than I was as a dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-19313432212238009652012-06-01T12:05:16.073-04:002012-06-01T12:05:16.073-04:00I know how you feel too. I wish there were some si...I know how you feel too. I wish there were some simple solution, but there isn't. Just keep doing the best you can, give yourself credit for all that you accomplish and don't focus on what you didn't get done. All that matters is that you try. (These are the things I tell myself when I need a pep talk). Everyone is being taken care of just fine.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493490981345105985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-20489306240336363802012-06-01T10:39:57.346-04:002012-06-01T10:39:57.346-04:00Perhaps there is something in the air...my anxiety...Perhaps there is something in the air...my anxiety and depression has been rearing its ugly head lately as well. I totally know what you mean about the lump in the throat. Such a worrisome and confusing feeling. But, for me, I am learning it may be part of life as are the random little pains and such that I have. I think it comes with being an "anxious" person.<br /><br />I love readingStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219394951318721540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-54256373399217300022012-06-01T10:16:24.340-04:002012-06-01T10:16:24.340-04:00Your boys are too cute.
And I am leaving it up to...Your boys are too cute.<br /><br />And I am leaving it up to you if you want to share this with them, but here is the answer from a biologist. Human males are one of the few mammals that do NOT have bone in their penis. The bones (in the species that do have them) makes up about half the length. It's kind of a key fitting in the lock type thing. If the male isn't hitting the right spots, Lady_Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529579194492114943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-54812297990466954242012-06-01T10:14:04.817-04:002012-06-01T10:14:04.817-04:00You sound like a good mom, wife, and friend. I kno...You sound like a good mom, wife, and friend. I know it's hard to balance life and people sometimes. It's something I struggle with daily. My problem is I spend too much time on others and not enough time on myself. Not good. I'm sure the people in your life are proud of all the things you're doing and if you're taking care of yourself that benefits them as well. Hope you can triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568524831772440340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-22418045443356830682012-06-01T07:02:00.399-04:002012-06-01T07:02:00.399-04:00I feel like I could have written this post! My an...I feel like I could have written this post! My anxiety has gotten so bad lately that I can't sleep and my stomach hurts. It's not something I've ever gotten meds for, although I have been to counseling. I don't know how to control it. Like you said, it's like a blanket. This morning, and any time I run lately I feel so discouraged because I am so much slower when it'sAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199434860797642670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-64065625540721010412012-06-01T06:04:45.591-04:002012-06-01T06:04:45.591-04:00I understand where you're coming from. Now tha...I understand where you're coming from. Now that my kids are older and I can leave them home alone, and they are getting more involved in school activities and hanging out with friends, I feel like I hardly ever see them. I can't imagine what it would be like if (and when) I worked outside the home. They grow up fast- it's true!<br /><br />And I can see for me that there's going toFrickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-25595912830573025362012-06-01T02:53:59.102-04:002012-06-01T02:53:59.102-04:00You've got a lot going on right now- it's ...You've got a lot going on right now- it's like a wave that's cresting and you're right at that peak, and feeling overwhelmed. (Does that make sense?) <br />I'm sure it will pass and you'll find balance again (at least until the next big wave!). Try to enjoy the ride!Taunyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17768598741307738993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-37474027364442531412012-06-01T00:28:48.008-04:002012-06-01T00:28:48.008-04:00Katie, you are so silly! (please read that good na...Katie, you are so silly! (please read that good naturedly!!! :D) All of this isn't for you. You aren't making a documentary for yourself. You are making it to inspire others. To pinpoint the problem, perhaps it's not that you're being selfish, but spending more time out in the community than with friends and family. Sometimes I over commit at work and feel like I don't Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462666903719026552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-14598727938154922972012-05-31T23:50:30.857-04:002012-05-31T23:50:30.857-04:00I like what you told your son when he smacked the ...I like what you told your son when he smacked the ball into the pitcher's eye. It is hard to manage pride and remorse.<br /><br />When I get stressed (or my body thinks I am stressed) I cannot seem to get a good breath. I found out that I was actually getting too much breath. I go for days with it happening. Very upsetting. So I understand the lump. Blah. Wish I had an answer instead Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-78151372006151142062012-05-31T23:14:21.421-04:002012-05-31T23:14:21.421-04:00I go through the depression bouts as well. I had o...I go through the depression bouts as well. I had one just recently. There is nothing wrong with taking some time off from everything else and just enjoying your family and friends. Emotional health is just as important (if not more so) than physical health.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00152454984048964149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-47544362584027131642012-05-31T23:13:06.597-04:002012-05-31T23:13:06.597-04:00You have so much going on, even if you had no guil...You have so much going on, even if you had no guilt it would be overwhelming. You have a wonderful family and a great support system. And you're smart enough to know the lump will pass. It sucks when your body's instinct is to make you feel bad for having it good. I know! Hang in. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-34581253287485813842012-05-31T22:55:05.994-04:002012-05-31T22:55:05.994-04:00I hope you can find a moment and find yourself! Ta...I hope you can find a moment and find yourself! Take some me time and enjoy your family!Christie @ Pathtothehalfhttp://www.pathtothehalf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-36752153121585412272012-05-31T22:16:16.000-04:002012-05-31T22:16:16.000-04:00I completely understand your "depression"...I completely understand your "depression" mode. Take that "me time" and enjoy quality time with your family. I know it sounds ridiculous but you could take a day off of your marathon or ragnar stuff. You are in GREAT shape and I know your mind will bounce back into health mode. (no I'm not saying eat a bunch of junk shit lol) just don't fret. (: you could also take Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-60196866718624550852012-05-31T21:55:21.486-04:002012-05-31T21:55:21.486-04:00Katie,
We as mom's, heck we as women, always ...Katie, <br />We as mom's, heck we as women, always feel like we're not spreading ourselves around the way we think we should be. We feel guilty for spending even the littlest amount of time on ourselves. You are in a time of your life where you're finally taking care of yourself. But that doesn't mean you aren't taking care of the other responsibilities in your life. From Bridgettehttp://www.itsnoneofyourfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-34322978981322918552012-05-31T21:50:09.066-04:002012-05-31T21:50:09.066-04:00It's ok to have some "me" time once ...It's ok to have some "me" time once and a while. At least you've recognized it and have a plan to make some improvements :)Bailey @ Onederland or Bust!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16837787759951587229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-34017965235888983922012-05-31T21:48:30.719-04:002012-05-31T21:48:30.719-04:00I can truly say I understand how you feel lately. ...I can truly say I understand how you feel lately. I feel like I have really bad "mom guilt." I have been trying to get out to exercise, working finishing my masters (school 3 nights a week), tutoring and trying to keep my house together. I feel like my kids are missing me and are suffering because of my choices... however, a dear friend of mine reminded me how much of an influence we amygrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361467050394379507noreply@blogger.com