tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post5276643048907360525..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: Another Date Night!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-80915529140391499692009-02-27T12:34:00.000-05:002009-02-27T12:34:00.000-05:00You are definitely blessed to be so close to your ...You are definitely blessed to be so close to your Mom & Dad! But I agree with Beth, it's an enormous blessing for them having you so close! Our daughter and her family live in So. Cal. (way too far from Texas!) She calls ever so often and says "I wish we could come over for dinner tonight"! Wow, do you know how BAD I want to cook dinner for them or run the girls to one of their activities. <BR/><BR/>I know you realize all this! But enjoy those dinners and hugs when you need them! <BR/><BR/>And Amanda, trust me when I say that Jackson will be very proud of being Jackson Jones and your son when he's older!!! That independance may stick around forever, but he'll always be "your" boy!! <BR/><BR/>Hugs to all of you!<BR/>Gig'em & God BlessBobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06444842251439385127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-33270157674368632292009-02-23T16:00:00.000-05:002009-02-23T16:00:00.000-05:00Well, I haven't been over here in a while and so:1...Well, I haven't been over here in a while and so:<BR/>1. Blog is precious.<BR/>2. Love that you have a girl. I have THREE!!<BR/>3. HI.<BR/><BR/>:)Natalie Witcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988758152929370388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-78696853458718602492009-02-23T15:31:00.000-05:002009-02-23T15:31:00.000-05:00The pediatrician heart a hip click on Clara on Fri...The pediatrician heart a hip click on Clara on Friday, but then never heard it again. Hmm, must be pretty common.<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad y'all got out! We REALLY want to see that movie too. We have heard so many great things about it.Sunni at The Flying Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275978815202919802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-79417150868859196372009-02-23T14:58:00.000-05:002009-02-23T14:58:00.000-05:00What a blessing....for sure! I am sure your mom b...What a blessing....for sure! I am sure your mom brings your attitude up and she reminds you of all the good if you slip!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17774514715558934425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-36489509316543436442009-02-23T12:30:00.000-05:002009-02-23T12:30:00.000-05:00You are indeed blessed to be so close to your pare...You are indeed blessed to be so close to your parents. When I had my first daughter, we lived 3 1/2 hours away from my parents. My second daughter? 9 hours! We have always mustered through on our own. It's tough. Sometimes I envy people who have all this family to help because I've never experienced that. But then again, those days do go by so quickly anyways, I'm thankful I got to do most of it myself.Dionnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887793549770593022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-48285948720523575322009-02-23T12:23:00.000-05:002009-02-23T12:23:00.000-05:00Amanda, A friend just introduced me to your blog, ...Amanda, A friend just introduced me to your blog, and it's been so much fun. You are so blessed to have your parents close by. I know several have mentioned that, but it is so true. I have a one year old little boy, and my grandmother (who raised me from birth) was in heaven for this pregnancy and birth. I have missed her every step of the way, and I think more than anything just want to hear her say, "You're doing a good job." That mother confirmation means so much! I love seeing moms and daughters doing life so close together. <BR/><BR/>Angela Slaughter<BR/>Springdale, ARAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611462778806889465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-15620740647781736052009-02-23T11:45:00.000-05:002009-02-23T11:45:00.000-05:00Charasia is such a wonderful organization. If you ...Charasia is such a wonderful organization. If you go on their website (you probably already know this!) you can print out a prayer calendar. Each day has a little girl's picture on it, her favorite verse, a prayer request, and what her career ambition is. We keep ours on our fridge, and I try to pray for one of these girls each time I remember it.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780332353141865219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-24236543095698996412009-02-23T10:39:00.000-05:002009-02-23T10:39:00.000-05:00"You've only begun to love me.." Girl, you are in..."You've only begun to love me.." Girl, you are incredibly, incredibly blessed. I can not imagine how much less stressed I would have been all these years had I a mom who was this uber-involved in the raising of my kids! {Don't take that as mom bashing - I love her! Just stating fact...}Lisa @ The Preacher's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448791069728897001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-68030319347140653962009-02-23T00:04:00.000-05:002009-02-23T00:04:00.000-05:00Love this post! I am glad that the little princess...Love this post! I am glad that the little princess is fine. :) That's hilarious about Jackson wanting to be named Little Boy. When I was little,my grandma used to call me Little Girl, and I used to tell her I was "Mama's little girl" so my mom was the only one who could call me Little Girl. :) Have a great week!Andreeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15874690251314546648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-26432971620601777572009-02-22T22:53:00.000-05:002009-02-22T22:53:00.000-05:00Amanda,One of my very best friends (and pastor hub...Amanda,<BR/>One of my very best friends (and pastor hubby)has recently moved "somewhere" in India. They are not allowed to say where for security reasons. I'd love to send you her latest email...I think you'd be interested in it a lot after reading about the movieyou saw. I am not at liberty to post it here though. If you'd like me to share it with you please send me a note here:<BR/>mawh53@yahoo.com<BR/><BR/>God bless,<BR/>MarilynMarilyn in Mississippihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808156475777748077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-46679480807455296022009-02-22T20:23:00.000-05:002009-02-22T20:23:00.000-05:00I have SO much to comment about on this post, I sh...I have SO much to comment about on this post, I should just write you an email Friend! <BR/><BR/>First, I have not seen Slumdog Millionaire yet but I have seen them in interviews and totally thought of Curtis and that ministry! Now I definitely can't wait to see it. Let's see how much they win tonight. <BR/><BR/>Second, my heart skipped when I read that Annabeth had to have an ultrasound on her hip! So glad that everything is OKAY!<BR/><BR/>Third, this should be an email, but I am SO HAPPY for you that you are 15 min. from your parents, the exact amount of minutes I am away from my parents. As sad as I am that you are no longer 15 min. away from ME, I am so glad that you are that close to your mommy and daddy. What a difference it makes!!! <BR/><BR/>Forth, I love you and am missing you!!!!Janelle and Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648300653777078847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-40771934880470643472009-02-22T18:14:00.000-05:002009-02-22T18:14:00.000-05:00Jackson is fiesty. A sweet fiesty.I'm so glad you...Jackson is fiesty. A sweet fiesty.<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad your adjustment to mommy of two is going so well!Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280585722372047833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-34942300894475829072009-02-22T17:51:00.000-05:002009-02-22T17:51:00.000-05:00Hey Amanda,Maybe Pamela has a son named Little Boy...Hey Amanda,<BR/>Maybe Pamela has a son named Little Boy. Just a thought.<BR/><BR/><BR/>My Sunday School class is very involved with Char Asia. So Slumdog took on new meaning when I saw it.Nancy Monhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643177474590843817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-16992035830549137302009-02-22T17:23:00.000-05:002009-02-22T17:23:00.000-05:00Amanda,This little message is for Laura. I tried ...Amanda,<BR/>This little message is for Laura. I tried to get a link to her blog but there was none. I'm sorry to go through your blog for this but just could not let it pass without letting this sister know that she is cared for and is being prayed for. <BR/><BR/>Laura,<BR/>I am so sorry that you've had that experience with your church! The body of Christ is NOT supposed to be that way. I wish that I were there by you because I would so come visit you! You need fellowship girlfriend. Keep going to the MOPS group and pray for God to open up ways for the fellowship and companionship that you desire. I am praying for you sweet sister, for your husband, your sweet little ones, and the church. <BR/>Stay strong in the Lord girl! <BR/>Much love,<BR/>Bethany in Ca.bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04766687202439606185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-24585181352551893812009-02-22T17:13:00.000-05:002009-02-22T17:13:00.000-05:00That movie sounds very interesting. Thanks for th...That movie sounds very interesting. Thanks for the information on it...think I will try to go see it. <BR/>My heart just breaks for the numerous children in the world who suffer so. <BR/>Sounds like Little Mister and Sweet Princess are doing well! I did not realize that children get shots so soon (annabeth at 2wks). There is always controversy about the whole shot issue with kids who develop autism...I get asked all the time if I think that they are a cause of autism (which I don't but don't deny that there MIGHT be a relation somehow). Glad Jackson did not have to get any! <BR/>Your mom and dad are so awesome! They are probably enjoying this time with the kiddos just as much as you appreciate it!bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04766687202439606185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-3861315376785103822009-02-22T14:39:00.000-05:002009-02-22T14:39:00.000-05:00Amanda,How nice that your parents are close. What...Amanda,<BR/>How nice that your parents are close. What a HUGE Blessing for you and Curtis. I wanted to see SDM, but we don't see R-rated movies either. Thank you for the preview, because I am rooting on the little movie that could for the Oscars tonight =)<BR/><BR/>Have a Blessed evening,<BR/>Dawnpetriihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182334765277246752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-86280621018629356062009-02-22T09:20:00.000-05:002009-02-22T09:20:00.000-05:00Believe me when I tell you, the blessing is OURS. ...Believe me when I tell you, the blessing is OURS. Your family being so close brings such riches to our lives that I hardly know how to thank God enough. We love you, Curtis, Annabeth and Little Boy more than a mouth can express.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194835136609086102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-15314233090830693842009-02-22T08:26:00.000-05:002009-02-22T08:26:00.000-05:00This is my first time commenting. I read your blo...This is my first time commenting. I read your blog, all the time and love your writings. So honest and real. That's what we want. <BR/><BR/>I could relate with your last paragraph, being happier the second time around. 1st time, sold house, building house and living with inlaws and great grandma for 18 months. I was pregnant when we moved in, gave birth 3 months later, and lived there until my child was 14 months. Second child, pregnant in my new house, birthed child in the summer. Much happier Mama.<BR/><BR/>I think first time around we know so little and we are so reactive to each cry and whimper. Second time around we are much calmer.<BR/><BR/>Glad you are doing well. <BR/><BR/>Love the name, Annabeth. So sweet.<BR/><BR/>KatyKatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054937540081735483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-68407184026619187452009-02-22T01:44:00.000-05:002009-02-22T01:44:00.000-05:00Such a sweet post. I wish I had written all of th...Such a sweet post. I wish I had written all of these things down way back when. <BR/><BR/>I'm so happy for you!lavondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17547074549935588752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-9672940570197698992009-02-21T23:46:00.000-05:002009-02-21T23:46:00.000-05:00I have read all about Slumdog Millionaire and woul...I have read all about Slumdog Millionaire and would like to see it when it comes out on dvd.<BR/><BR/>I was blessed to have family around both times I had my kids. It's such a comfort!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-75222292132216508372009-02-21T22:53:00.000-05:002009-02-21T22:53:00.000-05:00here is (one of) the slumdog interview about the k...here is (one of) the slumdog interview about the kids<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_kGLl2v2y8lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392258788596536957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-70380684725263582242009-02-21T22:38:00.000-05:002009-02-21T22:38:00.000-05:00slumdog millionaire was so intense.i was regrettin...slumdog millionaire was so intense.<BR/>i was regretting during the first half of it that we chose such a stressful movie on a date night. i had to put my fingers in my ears and turn my head for parts of it.<BR/>i can't handle violence, especially when i know it is violence based on real things...and especially when children are involved.<BR/><BR/>BUT- i'm so glad i saw the movie, because it is also a beautiful love story...and somehow has a redeeming ending! totally AMAZING movie.<BR/>incredible acting.<BR/>my husband and i walked away totally inspired.<BR/>it really is a must see.<BR/><BR/>we have friends who work with International Justice Mission (IJM) that work to rescue and care for young girls in India held in prostitution.<BR/>awesome ministry.<BR/>sounds very much like CharAsia...<BR/><BR/>and look for all the young actors from the movie at the Oscars show...i read they are attending.<BR/>i'm totally rooting for them:)Elizabeth Seayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649461771736212038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-15800949125652150482009-02-21T22:37:00.000-05:002009-02-21T22:37:00.000-05:00Bless you for sharing that about the movie. I had ...Bless you for sharing that about the movie. I had no idea what it was about and had no desire to see it. You've changed my heart.<BR/><BR/>A friend from church brought us a meal today for no reason whatsoever. None. "I JUST WANT TO BLESS YOU," she said. Oh, my goodness. I feel blessed all the way down to my toes.<BR/><BR/>I love what your mama said. I feel all warm inside that you have such love and support. My parents are an hour away, but they love on us too! Blessed. <BR/><BR/>Love you, girl!Marla Tavianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485117754789717519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-85120079017417845712009-02-21T22:05:00.000-05:002009-02-21T22:05:00.000-05:00I love this post.Slumdog millionare is by far one ...I love this post.<BR/><BR/>Slumdog millionare is by far one of the most life changing movies ever. In an interview I found out that the three kids in the begining were actully form that slum and now with the movie making so much money they have accounts set up so they can go to school and change their stars..lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392258788596536957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-53248794606573976412009-02-21T21:34:00.000-05:002009-02-21T21:34:00.000-05:00Sounds like ya'll are getting back in the swing of...Sounds like ya'll are getting back in the swing of things. It is most definitely a blessing to have mom close by. My sister did not want her to leave when she had her son.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505879512315025916noreply@blogger.com