tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post5791930586850901106..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: Odds and EndsAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-38271697614952011742009-10-29T17:43:37.620-05:002009-10-29T17:43:37.620-05:00I was under conviction for the very same thing. M...I was under conviction for the very same thing. My addiction to celebrity gossip even spread to a need to have ALL the celeb mags (InTouch, People, US Weekly...) It got ridiculously expensive since those all come out weekly. I put it all behind me-mags and all (which can make it pretty hard to check out at any grocery store!)<br /><br />The cool thing is how sweet it is to obey God. Loves it!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008191928708411338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-79291598255204822462009-03-04T16:12:00.000-05:002009-03-04T16:12:00.000-05:00Been there done that w/ celeb gossip... only I lai...Been there done that w/ celeb gossip... only I laid it down for a season, picked it up again, laid it down, (you get the picture). The hardest thing was when a believing sister I respected didn't have the same conviction and happily indulged - so then it's easy to justify. but remember what the Lord has spoken to your heart. And stay strong sister!Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510395021133377965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-12927768302438280932009-03-04T13:23:00.000-05:002009-03-04T13:23:00.000-05:00We live near Disney so I am somewhat of an expert....We live near Disney so I am somewhat of an expert. The first thing to know is that you will not see evrything in one day- don't even try.<BR/><BR/>If it's Disney in FL, Magic Kingdom is the best for under 5 year olds. When you first go through the gate under the train station are large lockers, we always take a cooler with snacks and water etc. and put it there. Plus we load out carry around bag with snack and water for in the park. We actually pack a lunch in the cooler to save on money and line waiting and when it's lunch time we jump on the train at the far end of the park and head back for a relaxing "cool down" time. If it's not parade time you can usually find a nice spot above the lockers, near the train entrance/exit, to eat and look out over the Main St area. Most often we're all alone up there. Then we grab snacks for our bags and head back out. I'd suggest making reservation at Cinderella's Castle for dinner, we make the last possible reservation, and can watch the firworks from out the back window. (more expensive to eat there, but if you've packed your own lunch it's worth it)Make your reservation as soon as you know and as soon as they'll take it or it'll fill up. The when you leave you have less of a crowd between the castle and Main St.<BR/><BR/>As far as a baby, we always took a grandparent they can help with sleeping/eating and stroller pushing, just plan on spending time watching and not participating, but I can't think of a better place to sit and watch than Disney.<BR/><BR/>Also staying on property is worth it, even the value resorts, you'll save on parking time and after a long day it's nice to get on a bus or boat or monorail and get back to the room.<BR/><BR/>If you decide on a FL beach day the best beach near Disney is New Smyrna Beach, happens to be where I live, but it's a family beach and a little less known.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306904623655879245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-16518960429172613022009-03-03T11:39:00.000-05:002009-03-03T11:39:00.000-05:00Amanda,The Lord told me very clearly to stop watch...Amanda,<BR/><BR/>The Lord told me very clearly to stop watching General Hospital. I was addicted. Soap Net would run the show on Sundays for 5 hours. You could catch up on a whole weeks worth of episodes in one day. I cannot watch it during the week because I am at work, so I would sit there for 5 hours on Sunday afternoon and evening and watch a whole weeks worth of GH. The Lord clearly said stop!!! I did feel like the arm of God's judgement was going to come down on me if I did not obey!!! I feel so much better not watching it but I do miss it sometimes!! <BR/><BR/>Love and Prayers,<BR/>MelissaMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751974106736265147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-15777197341275028082009-03-02T20:01:00.000-05:002009-03-02T20:01:00.000-05:00We have been every other year with the boys minus ...We have been every other year with the boys minus 2001. Not sure on the weather than, we usually go earlier or fall. Jackson will have a great time.<BR/><BR/>Check on this. They used to have a policy about trade riding with parents (not sure of the offical name)that have other kids unable to ride. Say, first time Jackson rides with you and then Curtis can ride with him again without having to stand in lines. It works great. We did 100's of times.Neshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647862951346563358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-77386718344615836502009-03-02T16:29:00.000-05:002009-03-02T16:29:00.000-05:00I've just recently started following your blog, an...I've just recently started following your blog, and I love it! I was drawn out of "lurking/stalking" mode today, though when I read that you'd given up on celebrity gossip. I can't tell you how much it meant to read that God had really spoken to someone else about this, too! I was an addict to People.com and out of the blue I just KNEW that the Lord was asking me to give that up... (it was this summer when I was going through the "Believing God" Bible study). Anyway.. can't tell you how shocked I was when something on the news one day mentioned Jennifer Garner having another baby... huh?Wah? You know something.. Every time I'm tempted to "read up" on the latest drama, I am reminded that God loves me enough to want to sift some of that "stuff" out of my life. Thanks for sharing. It's been an encouragement to me today.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594401190299002611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-37134844848512236702009-03-02T13:13:00.000-05:002009-03-02T13:13:00.000-05:00I am totally with you on the gossip thing. I was t...I am totally with you on the gossip thing. I was totally embarrassed by how many celeb gossip websites I visited knew it was wrong but I just couldn't help myself. In August of last year I went to a simulcast of Living Proof Live and saw your Mom. I was totally convicted and have not looked at a site since then - praise the Lord!jamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285219839998541681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-72043414349681013522009-03-01T20:23:00.000-05:002009-03-01T20:23:00.000-05:00Both of my boys have been when they were itty bitt...Both of my boys have been when they were itty bitty (6 wks/8 wks) and then again when my oldest was 9 months. I think you'll be fine. If you have a grandparent along you can still enjoy the rides with Jackson (he's at the right age) while AB is being tended to.<BR/><BR/>PS. I did my internship at WDW. I'd be happy to hook you up with info.Andrew, Zachary and Will's Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284118651302295902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-29098796235495886312009-03-01T18:55:00.000-05:002009-03-01T18:55:00.000-05:00We lived in South Florida when our boys were young...We lived in South Florida when our boys were young so we had season passes to Disney. It is WONDERFUL.....if you have help, it is very doable. Go now and then when Annabeth is older you'll have an excuse to go again!<BR/><BR/>By the way, Joy Conaway is going on a Disney cruise in March so I'm sure she can fill you in on all the details about it!Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635278690462862692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-42034607774834413902009-03-01T13:35:00.000-05:002009-03-01T13:35:00.000-05:00I like randomness like this Little Momma:) I had ...I like randomness like this Little Momma:) I had to stop doing exactly what the Lord directed you to do too. Too much of the world getting into my mind. I understand Sister...I love that AnnaBeth is growing! Of course growing, but the stages should be fun, right? infant, toddler, elem. school, preteen (AHH!), teen (BIG AHH!), and college (LORD HELP US ALL) All stages, and He can get us through them Little Momma:)...Ooo, I went to Disneyworld in Orlando for my honeymoon. Had never been there before the age of 23! I had a blast, Epcott is my fav (all the nations represented,and the food:)<BR/><BR/>katiegfromtennesseekatiegfromtennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703849303062043642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-48954300735810323802009-03-01T09:27:00.000-05:002009-03-01T09:27:00.000-05:00I'll put my 2 cents in. We went to Disney World t...I'll put my 2 cents in. We went to Disney World the first time on a four day cruise and three days at Disney World. Went with friends and their 7 yr old daughter and our 18 year old son. Great, had a marvelous time. Then we went on a company convention trip with only adults and the hotel/convention center proved to be much more fun than Disney World. Then lastly we went on a driving trip with the whole family (kids ages: 12,9,6 and ll months) Husband says we will NEVER do that again. We did have a very neat rental house with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a pool. But Disney World with kids under school age is not really all that much fun. If I were you I would go now that Annabeth is young enough to be in a stroller and I think Jackson is old enough to like most things (maybe not Epcot) Otherwise keep that trip for school age children.barbara headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12317779707090882964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-59949320682443467382009-03-01T09:20:00.000-05:002009-03-01T09:20:00.000-05:00We are going to Disney for spring break and my one...We are going to Disney for spring break and my one bit of advice is for you to get <B> Birnbaum's Disney Guide </B>. <BR/><BR/>It is a great book you can pick up at Barnes & Noble for about $15. You will get all the facts about the parks, tips for traveling with little ones, short cuts, etc.<BR/><BR/>PS I have a cute countdown calendar for Disney on my blog. <BR/>http://jumpin-in.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Hugs, JillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-67769884826929313722009-03-01T08:30:00.000-05:002009-03-01T08:30:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing your secret addiction! I ha...Thank you for sharing your secret addiction! I have struggled with it myself & my soap opera thing that my grandma got me addicted to at the ripe age of 5! So, I have felt God's gentle tugging lately...especially with the people.com thing. I needed to know it's possible!!! Now, the Days of our Lives addiction hasn't been as difficult...I TiVo it because I never have time to sit down at watch it and then I forget that I've recorded it and never get around to watching it...funny how I could care less, huh?! God's taken that desire away! PRAISE HIM!<BR/><BR/>We LOVE Disney. I've probably been over 30 times and we've already taken our son twice. There will be some limitations with a baby but it shouldn't be bad. Strap her in the carrier and enjoy yourselves! Jackson will LOVE it! <BR/><BR/>Enjoy your Sunday~ RebeccaThe B Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195784067093438338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-11425252339036731962009-03-01T00:41:00.000-05:002009-03-01T00:41:00.000-05:00The Lord convicted me in the exact same way recent...The Lord convicted me in the exact same way recently. In fact, it happened when I was reading Believing God! Not sure why something so silly is a struggle for me, but there is so much freedom in clearing my mind of the JUNK! <BR/><BR/>We are actually looking into Disney for Dec, so please keep me posted on how it works for you since our baby will be 3 months then, too.Brittani's Holding Little Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15402628569360581561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-87058109961222924282009-03-01T00:37:00.000-05:002009-03-01T00:37:00.000-05:00Oh God got on to me good about 2 yrs ago for watch...Oh God got on to me good about 2 yrs ago for watching Grey's Anatomy - He said STOP and I tried to watch the show one more time and just got SICK<BR/>Totally repentence came - I felt awful - it was almost as if I tried to rationalize my actions by saying - well maybe He didn't really say I had to stop - uh huh<BR/><BR/>We have been to Disney 3 times and taking an infant would be really easy<BR/>I would recommend buying the unofficial guide to Disney book or if you want you can borrow mine - it is a bit expensive<BR/>It has great tips on where to stay, whether to get the dining plan, what rooms to choose at each resort (this is a totally cool feature - it will tell you which room numbers to request if you want a view of Cinderellas castle etc)<BR/>Anyway, we have loved EACH trip and Jackson is at a GREAT AGE to go<BR/><BR/>Blessings<BR/>Kimconnorcolesmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15884632453329830736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-12071404618694057312009-02-28T22:23:00.000-05:002009-02-28T22:23:00.000-05:00We went to Disney with our 3-month old (exactly 3 ...We went to Disney with our 3-month old (exactly 3 months). Mom and Dad took the whole family... my fam (me, hubby and 3mo Julia, my sis' fam and my bro'... single at the time). We had a delightful time, BUT she was our 1st (didn't have a preschooler along also, well we did, my niece, but not OUR preschooler) AND she was a GREAT sleeper! If you have one or both Grandmas going... I say GO FOR IT!! There are LOTS of places to nurse at Disney and Jackson will be entertained with Daddy and/or Grandma(s). We had a super time, and I hope you will too!!Kendra Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906575308164783894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-80033823747490674042009-02-28T21:51:00.000-05:002009-02-28T21:51:00.000-05:00Sorry -- this comment is going to be about an earl...Sorry -- this comment is going to be about an earlier post. :o)<BR/><BR/>My husband has also been to Mumbai twice on mission trips, and recognized some of the scenes in the film Slumdog Millionaire. There's another group, Bombay Teen Challenge, that operates a daycare center for children of prostitutes -- that's one of the places he was.<BR/><BR/>Now, a few years later, we have a daughter adopted from India, and just started our second adoption so she will have a sister (a must in our two boys+Daddy household).<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing about the impact Slumdog had on you!<BR/>-- NancyPeter and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329947206142706470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-59374200588582296142009-02-28T20:39:00.000-05:002009-02-28T20:39:00.000-05:00Amanda, just want to throw in that kids go free on...Amanda, just want to throw in that kids go free on most 3-day disney cruises if you book before the end of May. Check it out on their website!!!Terri_in_Alabamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062674487367584200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-11951959835026472292009-02-28T20:16:00.000-05:002009-02-28T20:16:00.000-05:00I have people.com as my homepage. I dont know what...I have people.com as my homepage. I dont know what it is but I love to read about celebrities and their babies. I really should stop reading about them as well. But then what would I do with all that free time? Clean my house?!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18284060520785038791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-85054459103312118962009-02-28T19:31:00.000-05:002009-02-28T19:31:00.000-05:00We are Disney fanatics! Seriously, we live in Tex...We are Disney fanatics! Seriously, we live in Texas and have annual passes to DisneyLand. We did DL when our son was just 4 months old and WDW & a Disney cruise when our daughter was 3 months old. It is totally doable. Both times, the babies were in the sling 98% of the time, which made it so easy (that, and a backpack diaper bag which dad carried). <BR/><BR/>My advice is to do DisneyLand instead of Disney World though. WDW is very large and spread out. It can take an hour to get from the hotel to the park. That makes it very difficult to go back for naps and afternoon rest times. DL is much more compact; its a 5 minute walk from the DL Hotel to the parks (there are 2 parks at DL). Plus the climate in California is so much nicer than Florida. <BR/><BR/>The Disney Cruise was fun for us, but the kids didn't get much out of it. Our kids enjoyed the pool and the beach - things they can do anywhere. We did it because MIL wanted to, but I wouldn't spend my money on it. In my opinion, its geared more toward teens/tweens and adults than little kids.baseballmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252618571310725903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-63196507276109559502009-02-28T18:43:00.000-05:002009-02-28T18:43:00.000-05:00Funny you should post about celeb gossip. It is o...Funny you should post about celeb gossip. It is one of the things that I have been working on for a while now. I have fallen off the wagon several times though! I find that when I am at the grocery store, the magazines practically jump off the shelves at me. I try to avoid making eye contact so as not to get any ideas to what is going on so that I don't go home and search the web. I gave up the tv celeb gossip programs but find it hard to stay off a couple on the net! I can so relate to this! I am glad you posted b/c I was struggling again and needed some encouragement! Thanks!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00955102324773621879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-10995816951451339822009-02-28T18:15:00.000-05:002009-02-28T18:15:00.000-05:00Back in the day (like in High School) I was addict...Back in the day (like in High School) I was addicted to MTV, Baywatch and 90210...all that crap. I actually remember your Mom challenging us to give up watching T.V. (or something like that, it was too long ago to remember exactly what the deal was!) or at least things we know shouldn't be willing placing in our mind. Well, I did the challange thinking I would have huge withdrawls and 6 years later, I am such a better person and NEVER watch those things anymore. It is great! (Then again, it could have been somebody else that challenged us to do that. I really don't remember now!)<BR/><BR/>As for Disney, We have gone with our extended family several times, and the last time we went we had my 6 month old cousin with us. It was just fine! I say do it...and for sure take some help so you can have some fun, too!Lindsee Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764774489394905110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-79870532022143682852009-02-28T18:01:00.000-05:002009-02-28T18:01:00.000-05:00Amanda, God convicted me about the whole celebrity...Amanda, <BR/>God convicted me about the whole celebrity gossip thing too about 2 months ago. I had been watching Entertainment Tonight since I was 11 years old! But suddenly, I was checking into the People, TMZ, and US Weekly website a lot more than I realized. Even though it is still tempting to read this trash, I find that my mind is not so obsessed about Brad and Angelina!<BR/><BR/>Disneyworld with Jackson right now would be AWESOME! Not sure how Annabeth would do with the heat and humidity in FL during that time of year. Just got back from our 2nd Disney Cruise. I prefer the parks to the Cruise.<BR/><BR/>Jillbookgirlinschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01859154934755285040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-79019053669533469982009-02-28T17:38:00.000-05:002009-02-28T17:38:00.000-05:00please check whatever web site you have to. there ...please check whatever web site you have to. there is one week, maybe in May that, lets say couples who are not seeking Gods blessings, are at Disney. One year a cousin of mine went, not knowing that they had chosen this week. They got a refund for the park tickets and left. Otherwise, I think you would have a wonderful time. And if the two grandmas are not available I am certain any one of us bloggers would be glad to be your nanny.Aunt_Nettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533352168007323198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-76611715802622075622009-02-28T17:04:00.000-05:002009-02-28T17:04:00.000-05:00Amanda - you don't know me but I LOVE your blog! ...Amanda - you don't know me but I LOVE your blog! A friend in Houston sent me your link about Kristi Walker as I moved from Houston to Holly Springs, NC 6 months ago and had the privilege of knowing the Walkers. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, regarding Disney, we went Christmas of 2006 as we were moving from ME to TX at that time and decided to take a holiday vacation. Although they were a bit young, I had a 2 1/2 year old and 3 1/2 month old, it was great. We just had Cooper in the baby bijorn the whole time and he just watched everything and loved it. You can do it, especially if one of the Grandma's go. They won't want to miss it!!!<BR/><BR/>You inspire me every time I read your blog! <BR/>SheriThe Bragg Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284448162277920851noreply@blogger.com