tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post2154827890832005599..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: A Small Can of WormsAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-17485806721263663752008-06-13T19:15:00.000-04:002008-06-13T19:15:00.000-04:00Greetings, As others have already said, I TOO "fou...Greetings, <BR/>As others have already said, I TOO "found you and wanted to read because you were BM's daughter but eventually I totally forgot that and just liked to read because I think you are so funny and sweet"... that comment summed it up perfectly for me! My favorite part is when you use Texas-lingo and I'm in Calif, so it sounds even funnier and I get my laugh for the day! <BR/>Thanks for sharing!<BR/>JaneenChaChaneenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07513422419246644559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-55500522437648644282008-01-23T20:34:00.000-05:002008-01-23T20:34:00.000-05:00From another lurker... Thanks for keeping it publi...From another lurker... Thanks for keeping it public. My friend told me about your blog when she found out I was expecting and might want to read about "real" motherhood from a believer's point of view. God has truly gifted your writing ability in many ways, and I am thankful to Him for your gift. Reading your blog feels like slipping into my favorite pair of Chuck Taylors - comfortable and familiar. You may read that as an insult because it sounds like you like some fancy sorts of shoes, but as a plain ole gal, that statement is high praise. Thanks again.kuliejellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039638252687636105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-33562890122193604272008-01-20T20:32:00.000-05:002008-01-20T20:32:00.000-05:00Well, I guess like a lot of others, I should come ...Well, I guess like a lot of others, I should come out of lukerdom...especially since you can track us anyway. :-) That is amazing that technology can do such a thing!<BR/><BR/>I think I eventually got to your blog from the 'other' blog. I love reading yours b/c I'm a young mom--I think we're nearly the same age--and my little guy is 20 months. He's just a step behind everything Jackson does! I also have a darling little girl who's about to turn 3 next week.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for being so open to others reading your blog. One of these days I think I'll start my own...I think I have a lot of tech-savy catching up to do though.sallihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15909596700205420984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-24971470681277282402008-01-19T22:24:00.000-05:002008-01-19T22:24:00.000-05:00Hey! I found a link to your blog from one of my ot...Hey! I found a link to your blog from one of my other blogging friends and I was interested because of the cute blog name you have! I have met so many friends in the blog world and I am glad to meet you too! I'll be visiting again, thanks for the invitation!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367193848669675641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-89213626865593897902008-01-18T14:56:00.000-05:002008-01-18T14:56:00.000-05:00i found your blog because you commented on another...i found your blog because you commented on another blog that i read (prayforcoy....they're from my home church) and the name intrigued me (i too have baby bangs, thanks to my 17 mo old girl..lol) so anyhow, i was browsing your blog and...who are you?? i don't know what people on here are talking about with MOP and LPM, but now i'm really curious...are you famous or something..lol. anyway...just wanted to say hi and see who you are because, well, i guess i'm nosey.<BR/><BR/>kate<BR/><BR/>ps - i moved from houston 3 years ago and i also miss paulies very much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-24276762221762177302008-01-17T14:44:00.000-05:002008-01-17T14:44:00.000-05:00Amanda,I think I first linked to your blog through...Amanda,<BR/>I think I first linked to your blog through BooMama's blog. I don't know her either, but I linked to her when she did a tour of homes a year or two ago. (I am always looking for decorating ideas.) I kept reading her blog because she is so funny and having grown up in the south I could relate to a lot of her southern culture. And I loved the fact that she was a Christian! When I linked to you, I found your writing to be sweet, sincere and funny. I don't have a blog myself and I rarely comment, but I do enjoy reading blogs that make me laugh and/or inspire me as a Christian, as a woman, and as a mom. I didn't even know that you were BM's daughter when I first started reading. Sorry, for being a "lurker," but thank you for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-31161163061586575352008-01-16T22:22:00.000-05:002008-01-16T22:22:00.000-05:00i must admit i am a lurker, so to speak. one of my...i must admit i am a lurker, so to speak. one of my good friends, rachelle, went to Sudan with Amber Burger and her family last year. she told me the website to check up on her while she was there, which is Amber's blog. As I was checking in one day, Amber had made of list of blogs she loves to read and that make her laugh, and yours was one. so i started reading and love reading your stories. i was married in june and love the encouragement you bring to all women. thanks for letting me read!! and i promise i'll never show up at your house!Beth and Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245146628904020413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-58147676498159350822008-01-15T10:38:00.000-05:002008-01-15T10:38:00.000-05:00Hi! Thanks for letting us that don't know you read...Hi! Thanks for letting us that don't know you read your blog. <BR/><BR/>I don't know who your mom is so I don't think I would care about her house size (unless of course she owned her own island somewhere and the house had 100 bedrooms), I love living in Wyoming so I don't think i would move to Texas and I have far too much to do in my life to stalk someone else. <BR/><BR/>All that said, I like reading your blog...I happened upon it...hmmm...I don't remember. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing for all of us internet dweebs who read blogs for what seems like all day sometimes. <BR/><BR/>Hannah in WyomingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-20602060448956701102008-01-14T19:30:00.000-05:002008-01-14T19:30:00.000-05:00Since I just stumbled on your blog for the first t...Since I just stumbled on your blog for the first time, I was grateful that it was on this post! Glad to find you in Blogville. Blessings on your new year!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11911197321063074394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-64615806632169751752008-01-13T21:04:00.000-05:002008-01-13T21:04:00.000-05:00I love your blog.I love your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-27452155601733772862008-01-12T20:02:00.000-05:002008-01-12T20:02:00.000-05:00That's AWESOME! I feel the same way being a pastor...That's AWESOME! I feel the same way being a pastor's wife and I've had others tell me that they feel like they're invading my privacy as well. I found you through a mutal friend and love reading your thoughts. I think it's great that you are willing to share with us. I always look at it as if I can help one person it's worth it!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03005074229794198903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-75739259133919049742008-01-12T17:31:00.000-05:002008-01-12T17:31:00.000-05:00I also love reading your blog. I am a SAHM in a s...I also love reading your blog. I am a SAHM in a small rural Illinois town. Sometimes it's easy to feel lonely when home all day with kids and Sesame Street and Curious George on constantly. Reading your blog helps me feel connected with other moms! Thanks for sharing your stories. I wish I could put my thoughts into words like you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-29637752319237487102008-01-12T16:36:00.000-05:002008-01-12T16:36:00.000-05:00Hi Amanda,I am a lurker who really enjoys reading ...Hi Amanda,<BR/><BR/>I am a lurker who really enjoys reading your blog. I grew up in Texas and now live in Canada with my husband (a worship pastor) and my two kids. Reading your blog is so encouraging and brings some Texas into my life up here in the great North! Thanks for sharing a glimpse of your life with us!<BR/><BR/>Suzanne<BR/><BR/>www.xanamac.blogspot.comSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813567964385185566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-54109792338403137142008-01-12T15:31:00.000-05:002008-01-12T15:31:00.000-05:00It is bizarre that I read this post today (I've re...It is bizarre that I read this post today (I've read in the past, but forgotten to visit recently.) after what I posted yesterday. This whole bloggy privacy (or lack thereof) issue has me somewhat baffled. I am afraid that I am, at times, in complete ignorance breaching blog etiquette. <BR/><BR/>It makes me want to delete my blog (it still has training wheels anyway) and stop reading others for fear of offending or bothering someone that I've never even met.<BR/><BR/>P.S. Even though I read your blog in the past, I didn't realize whose daughter you were. See I told you I was slow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-57009019075532490322008-01-12T14:40:00.000-05:002008-01-12T14:40:00.000-05:00Hey, Amanda! I've been out of commission on my own...Hey, Amanda! I've been out of commission on my own blog, but I've enjoyed keeping up with yours. <BR/>Two quick things: One, Jackson is getting so big! And, two, I never got to comment on your darker hair post. I went darker a while back and now feel like a copper penny. LOL. I want some blonde back. The lowlights/highlights all the way through is an excellent idea.AKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07389650958923718319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-55417824643540592812008-01-12T09:38:00.000-05:002008-01-12T09:38:00.000-05:00Sorry, I am a few days late...but I have something...Sorry, I am a few days late...but I have something for your Q & A. As I PW, I would like to know how you handle life in the 'fishbowl'. Do you set boundaries for privacy or do you just let it all be know. If you try to have "boundaries", what are they and how do you do that w/o offending people? <BR/><BR/>Our church office is in our home (for now) so, I am really searching for some advise in this area. <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for letting us read your blog! I do check often for new posts...hope that is okay. :) It is my "outlet" after homeschooling my teenager to sit down with a cup of coffee and catch-up on blogs! :) <BR/><BR/>Oh, I found your blog by accident and didn't realize you were connected to "the other ministry" until after I started reading your blog regularly. I'm a bit slow. ha ha (My 15 y.o. daughter enjoys your blog too! Thanks for being such a great role model for her). <BR/><BR/>I pray for you often (actually ever Sunday morning) giggle.<BR/><BR/>Love ya!<BR/>BeckyBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12683917414968032566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-71007680864466539722008-01-12T01:43:00.000-05:002008-01-12T01:43:00.000-05:00I love your "demitasse" of worms. :) And I really ...I love your "demitasse" of worms. :) And I really appreciate your honesty and humor in this post! I found your blog through the blog of another Siesta and didn't realize which Amanda you were at first, but your blog is a delight to read, so I'm sticking around. ;) I like it because your husband is in ministry (mine just finished seminary) and you're a young, Christian mom--the phase of life I hope to be entering shortly! :) (Well, the Christian part has been established for a while and the young part is fleeting ...) <BR/><BR/>Anyhow. ;) I'm sorry you all have had to deal with some people crossing your boundaries. :( I had a brush of that myself in a previous position and it can be pretty unsettling.Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184341900706877284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-55617723223654655622008-01-11T22:48:00.000-05:002008-01-11T22:48:00.000-05:00Amanda,I thought I would identify myself since I l...Amanda,<BR/><BR/>I thought I would identify myself since I love checking in and reading your wonderful blog stories! :) I too have a blog, but I am not nearly as creative and funny as you! Thank you for sharing your blog to everyone who doesn't really know you. But so you know, here is my connection...I am Becca Calvert's best friend from Grapevine. So, I am not too much of a Blog stalker, right? Have a blessed day!<BR/><BR/>Jill ScherlerJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04605966627537815415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-17955625730789063382008-01-11T22:02:00.000-05:002008-01-11T22:02:00.000-05:00Great post! I just have 3 questions for you:1. How...Great post! I just have 3 questions for you:<BR/><BR/>1. How big is your parents' house?<BR/>2. Are there any homes for sale in your neighborhood?<BR/>3. Do you think your mom could come speak at my church?<BR/><BR/>Okay, sorry--I just couldn't resist.Vicki Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786039978582392309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-67487758304263721492008-01-11T15:12:00.000-05:002008-01-11T15:12:00.000-05:00Thanks for letting us strangers drop in. :o) I ac...Thanks for letting us strangers drop in. :o) I actually came across your blog via a link from another blog and had no idea the first few days I read it who you even were, I just enjoyed what I was reading, so I kept reading. Then a post contained a picture of Jackson and I thought, wow, this baby Jackson looks an awful lot like Beth's grandson Jackson... then the lightbulb clicked and I read your little "About Me" and realized that that was because they were indeed one and the same! :o) Anyhow, I can't actually say I'm not weird, but I CAN say that I'm not weird in the way you're meaning and have no desire to stalk anyone. :o) So thanks for letting us outsiders stay. :o)Prairie Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470135432748627058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-46522222539829518222008-01-11T13:57:00.000-05:002008-01-11T13:57:00.000-05:00I am a lurker, who is kind of shy. I just enjoy y...I am a lurker, who is kind of shy. I just enjoy your blog and have children about your age. Thanks for being so open and sharing your life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-75554050244299407832008-01-11T12:13:00.000-05:002008-01-11T12:13:00.000-05:00thank you for sharing with those of us who don't "...thank you for sharing with those of us who don't "know" you. however, i would never want you to compromise your family's sense of privacy or security. i have enjoyed reading your blog but would completely understand if you ever felt it was needed to make it more private. it has been such a blessing in my life to read your blog and just be encouraged by some of the "real" stuff you deal with in being a wife and mother and child of God. thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-24659195428085648252008-01-11T10:07:00.000-05:002008-01-11T10:07:00.000-05:00Hi Amanda, I have to admit I've been reading your ...Hi Amanda, <BR/>I have to admit I've been reading your blog for awhile now and can't even remember how I found it in the first place. I have to admit I've always been too nervous to post a comment and introduce myself before, but this time I didn't really wanted to be classified as a worm (even though I am).<BR/>I have no idea who your mom, what your other blog is, or why people would google people and try to move near them after reading a blog - not going to do that here. TX is way too hot! (Although I might be a little dense if you've mentioned all of the above on this one.) <BR/>As a follower of Jesus, I really appreciate your openness about living out your faith while also sharing about your family. I think you're a great writer and have enjoyed watching you blossom as mother and wife. <BR/>I really appreciate you willing to share your blog with us 'lurkers'. May God continue to bless your family.The Sherrill Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564749444427252471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-52642817888198898562008-01-11T08:09:00.000-05:002008-01-11T08:09:00.000-05:00I see so many others are "coming out of the closet...I see so many others are "coming out of the closet" I will too - I have been reading your blog for a little while now. I am not sure how I happened upon it, but I look forward to checking it daily. You have a way of writing that is like having a conversation and you have a great sense of humor. I can pretty much count on a laugh out loud or smile when I read your blog.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your willingness to let those of us who don't know you read your blog.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18310435646127999845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-588058680412503882008-01-11T03:21:00.000-05:002008-01-11T03:21:00.000-05:00Amanda,Thank you so much for allowing me to read y...Amanda,<BR/>Thank you so much for allowing me to read your blog. I feel like I know you and your family from your mom's studies. You are so sweet. I am a pastor's wife in Las Vegas with a 4 yr old son (Joshua) and a 16 yr old son (James). I think you and your family are amazing. You are such a wonderful encouragement to me. <BR/>Thank you for sharing your sweet life with all of us.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819702310204719331noreply@blogger.com