tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post9215897320556070954..comments2023-10-31T11:26:06.733-04:00Comments on Marybeth Whalen: So Far This Year, Not So GoodMarybeth Whalenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04138498344723215611noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-59436809348895650442008-01-08T10:51:00.000-05:002008-01-08T10:51:00.000-05:00There are times when I have had 31 days straight o...There are times when I have had 31 days straight of these kind of days :)NYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595293526265619569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-30671617363978173452008-01-04T11:53:00.000-05:002008-01-04T11:53:00.000-05:00Oh, my--a day just like my own. Yet, my children d...Oh, my--a day just like my own. Yet, my children do not return to school for another 3 days, and Daddy just left on TDY for a month and a half!<BR/>Oh, make it stop!MaryLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674780641656484010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-14459467248960850122008-01-03T21:50:00.000-05:002008-01-03T21:50:00.000-05:00Oh, am I so glad to read this...not for your exper...Oh, am I so glad to read this...not for your experiences but for the normalcy of them. Better days ahead!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508025632249734480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-3263982488632534782008-01-03T19:07:00.000-05:002008-01-03T19:07:00.000-05:00That is what makes it ok for them to go back to sc...That is what makes it ok for them to go back to school. They have to get on your nerves so you can send them out the door!!! Put the evening down in the "glad they are in non-home school school"! I couldn't get mine out the door fast enough! Matter of fact, i literally couldn't, so I left 15 minutes before them and left Hubby to deal with them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-86509540205564071232008-01-03T11:30:00.000-05:002008-01-03T11:30:00.000-05:00something must have been in the air! We had a day...something must have been in the air! We had a day like that too this past week.TheNormalMiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331429075393644206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-70913530432953126642008-01-03T10:53:00.000-05:002008-01-03T10:53:00.000-05:00Referring to billie's interest in learning how to ...Referring to billie's interest in learning how to "manage" a large family, I'm not sure you ever really manage one- but you do bear with one! :)<BR/>I grew up in a home with five kids, a dog, two parents, and all the joy and gnashing of teeth that goes with it.<BR/>I can honestly say that I look back now and am thankful for the very "interesting" childhood God gave me.<BR/>Just like the "interesting day" you had, Marybeth.<BR/>It does make for good material for a book!LAUREN at Faith Fuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123609025411858471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-26153726761528011692008-01-03T08:51:00.000-05:002008-01-03T08:51:00.000-05:00I read your blog all of the time and rarely commen...I read your blog all of the time and rarely comment...you know just enjoy lurking in the shadows. However, I just had to respond to his post.<BR/>Not that I revel in your bad day, but it was a blessing to me to read about it. (You are probably wondering by now, who is this kook?) I have a pedestal problem. I put people that I don't know on a pedestal. It's easy to do in blog world where everything seems so perfect. Anyway, I love big families and have a complete respect for homeschoolers. <BR/>There are so many days when I feel like you do today. I only have 3 kids, but are adopting number 4. Sometimes I am bombarded with messages that I am not the right mom for a large family. And my goodness...don't even think about homeschooling! So, it is refreshing to know that even a homeschooling (prior) mom of 7 has days where she really would just not be a mom. Thanks for your honesty...it makes what you are doing all the more a ministry. <BR/>In him,<BR/>Billie<BR/>ps. here is an idea for an ebook: how to manage a large family...I am fascinated by it and if I ever get that "large" someday I would love to write one on just that subject.lifelaughterchaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119905735399175601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-51077088361892730662008-01-03T06:16:00.000-05:002008-01-03T06:16:00.000-05:00Oh yeah. Those days have been had. Sadly for me~...Oh yeah. Those days have been had. Sadly for me~I HAVE no escape! These miles of country solitutude that I love so much most days turns into a prison cell for me on days like the one you had. <BR/><BR/>Two really bad days CAN NOT happen in a row. It goes against the laws of science. So-you WILL have a better day tomorrow (or...today)!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-50131934998517277162008-01-03T00:54:00.000-05:002008-01-03T00:54:00.000-05:00I'm praying tomorrow is a better day for you!Hang ...I'm praying tomorrow is a better day for you!<BR/><BR/>Hang in there,<BR/>LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867964298149410340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-31512973855255296182008-01-02T23:34:00.000-05:002008-01-02T23:34:00.000-05:00I can totally relate! My 2 year old decided to no...I can totally relate! My 2 year old decided to not take a nap today. The entire afternoon seemed like one big tantrum. It's tiring isn't it? Tomorrow will be better. I'm praying for a restful, peaceful night for you.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07481426752406045173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-70572542120267868252008-01-02T22:50:00.000-05:002008-01-02T22:50:00.000-05:00I think the stress of the holidays, too much sugar...I think the stress of the holidays, too much sugar, too many presents, too much vacation, and not enough sleep finally caught up with my kids as well as yours today. But just think. Today is done, and we won't have to do it again. Of course, there are no guarantees for what tomorrow will be like, but please Lord, let it be better than today!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14401549032949068987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-6814368174702710212008-01-02T22:42:00.000-05:002008-01-02T22:42:00.000-05:00We have all been there. Some friends and I were a...We have all been there. Some friends and I were at Disney and we saw a couple on their honeymoon. I wanted to shout -- don't do it! Don't have kids! Because, you know at Disney all kids are so well behaved...<BR/><BR/>~SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3762514.post-30963904986795969522008-01-02T21:46:00.000-05:002008-01-02T21:46:00.000-05:00girlfriend ~ i am feeling your pain, totally. had...girlfriend ~ i am feeling your pain, totally. had a very similar day to yours w/ 3 "spoiled" children who acted "rotten" <BR/><BR/>hope tomorrow is a better one. we will make it through. <BR/><BR/>counting down the days until saturday and then again monday!!dawn https://www.blogger.com/profile/11995727895757466017noreply@blogger.com