tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post8573235584898259146..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: Dear MeAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-42296248874081315162011-09-05T08:43:33.342-04:002011-09-05T08:43:33.342-04:00Is it ok for me to print this out, hide it in a sp...Is it ok for me to print this out, hide it in a special place and pull it out when "my Jackson" goes to school next year?Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289415946652136847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-42057632566734076292011-09-03T12:58:34.779-04:002011-09-03T12:58:34.779-04:00So sweet! I should have wrote a similar letter to ...So sweet! I should have wrote a similar letter to myself on my son's first day of junior high!Shellie Paparazzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048917024582193047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-89430473478350996702011-09-02T13:23:16.009-04:002011-09-02T13:23:16.009-04:00i love this.
i went to see your mom speak in new ...i love this.<br /><br />i went to see your mom speak in new york when i was ten weeks pregnant with my little kindergartener and she announced that you were expecting. and now, those little babies are big boys. (just thought i'd share that part :)<br /><br />i had so much anxiety about K too, but you are right- he was ready and so am i.Just call me Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634720577913695921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-53679718985740116182011-09-02T10:48:18.027-04:002011-09-02T10:48:18.027-04:00I love you and your heart.I love you and your heart.Amy Beth @ Ministry So Fabulous!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09165074851194770660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-86966757682196490572011-09-02T09:24:47.487-04:002011-09-02T09:24:47.487-04:00Amanda:
My heart went out to you after your "...Amanda:<br />My heart went out to you after your "8 days.." post. I'm praying for you and your family as you walk thru this new season of life. My husband and I are part of a church plant and LOVE it...it is small and intimate but thru it I was introduced to your mom and her studies and then to you and your sister. Keep journaling and remembering Isaiah 30:15...b/c you do need some rest in this stage of life and your Father knows that! My oldest begins kindergarten next week and my 4 year old will begin preschool which leaves me w/ 2 others at home. I too feel a bit awkward as we enter a season of new adult influences in my kids' lives, reliving peer pressure thru my 6 year old and lack of sleep. You will do great, and so will I b/c we "can do all things thru Him". Take care. Love your posts!Melissa F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12225237339345854012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-35513124992115820822011-09-02T08:36:17.653-04:002011-09-02T08:36:17.653-04:00Great post!!! My girl started kindergarden too! Sh...Great post!!! My girl started kindergarden too! She walked right in and said "okay, bye mom"....So big!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353567731069489258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-26985764042191585972011-09-02T08:24:51.441-04:002011-09-02T08:24:51.441-04:00I am sending my oldest to junior high on Tuesday (...I am sending my oldest to junior high on Tuesday (in MI we start after Labor Day, it's now a law)..... I woke up during the night and as I am laying there fretting over school, God calmed me with these words. Send him in to the building on his own. Really? That wasn't calming to my internal mother voice. Over the past week, I've decided I have to let him go. I can't walk him in, he may get beat up if I do. Being my oldest I tend to want to experience each moment with him, but this I can't. So I will drop him off and wish him a good day! <br /><br />I am reassured that I managed it on my own at that age & so will he. <br /><br />As he year passes and each milestone arrives, it doesn't get easier. A mothers heart is so sensitive to their babies and each stage of life.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054937540081735483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-39804411559155326332011-09-02T07:57:16.388-04:002011-09-02T07:57:16.388-04:00I love this. I could write many "Dear Me&quo...I love this. I could write many "Dear Me" letters! I've learned SO much as a mommy. The crazy part with this mom thing is by the time we have it all figured out - the kids will be fully raised and out of the house lol!!! <br /><br />I hadn't stopped by in a while - I enjoyed looking back at your summer pics! Your blog always makes me smile! Thanks!<br />CourtneyCourtney (Women Living Well)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09656103671995728225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-45974137694546789102011-09-02T01:20:37.316-04:002011-09-02T01:20:37.316-04:00Thanks for this...it made me cry...my oldest just ...Thanks for this...it made me cry...my oldest just started kindergarten yesterday and I've been battling some of these same feelings.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683829974318324439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-16545000122631788702011-09-02T00:38:56.924-04:002011-09-02T00:38:56.924-04:00just might be my favorite post you've ever wri...just might be my favorite post you've ever written. love this and your son's character.annaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03135876545251981583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-32542909508567722832011-09-02T00:10:23.486-04:002011-09-02T00:10:23.486-04:00Precious! What a reminder!Precious! What a reminder!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09863543139743814365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-21296701308326941962011-09-01T23:51:15.305-04:002011-09-01T23:51:15.305-04:00My baby boys are 17 and 14, Senior and Freshman in...My baby boys are 17 and 14, Senior and Freshman in HS. I remember kindergarten like is was yesterday. Savor every minute! Love your stories about the kiddos!<br /><br /><br />Excited for your new church as well. <br /><br />KathleenKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17379281535061236830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-9729508482300332352011-09-01T22:38:02.975-04:002011-09-01T22:38:02.975-04:00Really? It's going to be OK? Because my oldest...Really? It's going to be OK? Because my oldest starts 5th grade next week. Fifth grade! That's one year away from moving out of the elementary hallway.<br /><br />I need to go back and read this again.Kelly @ Love Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037513409301217473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-19106263870234826902011-09-01T22:19:37.685-04:002011-09-01T22:19:37.685-04:00Ahh sweet sister ((hugs)). My how I understand. ...Ahh sweet sister ((hugs)). My how I understand. My youngest turns 14 tomorrow. He is taller than me, stronger than me and doesn't look like the curly haired 3 year old little boy I often picture in my head. I have lately been missing those days gone by. Then God reminds me he is still my little boy just in a man's body now. *wink* He still hugs me every morning and says, "How did you sleep Mom?". He opens doors for me, still brings me scriptures he finds, cracks jokes and is always my cheerleader. He's indeed that precious little boy still but now we get to enjoy life on a deeper level. And with each passing year that bond only grows deeper. I see the same happening for you! :-)<br /><br />Ok now I'm teary eyed. *smile* Good tears, happy tears. Thank you for posting this today. It helps to know there are others at different stages but yet still experiencing the same Mommy feelings. (((more hugs)))<br /><br />God Bless You Abundantly,<br />MelissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-75376717655282134672011-09-01T20:30:48.776-04:002011-09-01T20:30:48.776-04:00Thanks for being honest. I have the exact same fe...Thanks for being honest. I have the exact same feelings as my kids start school on Tuesday. Thanks for walking this path of motherhood with us!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604639575428845959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-9248899182355715692011-09-01T20:29:40.711-04:002011-09-01T20:29:40.711-04:00Thank you for your honesty. My kids start school ...Thank you for your honesty. My kids start school next week and it is the same exact feeling.<br />Thanks for sharing!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604639575428845959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-34695492382555727462011-09-01T19:41:18.354-04:002011-09-01T19:41:18.354-04:00Every year I get teary about school/friends/teache...Every year I get teary about school/friends/teachers ect.<br />And every year I am reminded.<br /><br />"I've gone before them and you . I've paved the way. I love them more than you. Hold on to me, I've got this covered."<br /><br />He hasn't let me -or them- down yet.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958354999042758844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-68433028536967090092011-09-01T17:47:54.672-04:002011-09-01T17:47:54.672-04:00I think I, too, am the "me" of your lett...I think I, too, am the "me" of your letter. Except you seem to have found some peace about it all and I'm still struggling with that. I never realized I was so adverse to change?? My kids are just about the same age as yours (son just started K and daughter is 2) and ever since school started last week, I have been in such a funk about all the change. It seems like both my kids have grown years in the past 2 weeks. This week I visited my son's former preschool teacher from last year, and her current class of 4-year-olds looked SO tiny to me. Were our boys really that small this time last year? And don't even get me started on my 2-year-old. As difficult and maddening as the toddler years can be, I am loving on her so much lately to soak in her toddler-ness before it, too, passes me by. All that to say...you're not alone, and I look forward to feeling the peace that you've managed to find for yourself!Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02054176826733096632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-70702439335606105642011-09-01T17:35:12.550-04:002011-09-01T17:35:12.550-04:00Very sweet!Very sweet!Marc and Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024381105226603223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-54470135274316400892011-09-01T17:35:05.854-04:002011-09-01T17:35:05.854-04:00Dear You,
That was a perfectly painted picture of ...Dear You,<br />That was a perfectly painted picture of those emotions.<br />Love, Me :)Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11221108113261292862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-46469208377747050032011-09-01T17:28:49.822-04:002011-09-01T17:28:49.822-04:00So good! My first started K as well!So good! My first started K as well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16759869157457848081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-50436804284422125552011-09-01T16:30:22.582-04:002011-09-01T16:30:22.582-04:00Hi Amanda - I've been a lurker for a few years...Hi Amanda - I've been a lurker for a few years now, but not always commented. I had to because your words brought tears to my eyes. I have 3 years until my son (first-born) starts kindergarten. Please don't archive this post - I'm going to reference it then for the encouragement!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039820885195182737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-87717058671379241912011-09-01T16:21:25.574-04:002011-09-01T16:21:25.574-04:00I love this!! And vow to remember it when I'm ...I love this!! And vow to remember it when I'm in your shoes in just a few short years. =)Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01408573099786554451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-54779901427069855552011-09-01T15:50:44.265-04:002011-09-01T15:50:44.265-04:00I love this post!!! My baby boy started Kindergar...I love this post!!! My baby boy started Kindergarten a few weeks ago and what you wrote just explained so much of what I have been feeling over the past few weeks.Danielle (Life with the Hewitt Family)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15097876592707610863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-10601319909248810472011-09-01T15:26:41.425-04:002011-09-01T15:26:41.425-04:00I love this!! Love that you are so frank about the...I love this!! Love that you are so frank about the experience and love the story told in only the way a Mama can tell it!JustJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180719952783296876noreply@blogger.com