tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post8587566517487137038..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: Cherry Coke With a Side of GraceAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-8018809720999971242011-03-16T00:59:55.298-05:002011-03-16T00:59:55.298-05:00"It's a good thing I really like my mama ..."It's a good thing I really like my mama because emotionally, we are the same person."<br /><br />--I love that!! Made me smile, and giggle a little!<br /><br />Also, AMEN for Sonic and not having to get toddlers in and out of the car. Sonic can make all bad days better!!!MarytheKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687090136574517416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-5993490520582379472011-03-15T21:31:45.996-05:002011-03-15T21:31:45.996-05:00Amanda, bless your heart. I had a moment kinda si...Amanda, bless your heart. I had a moment kinda similar to that when I weaned my baby girl. Thought I would be celebrating newfound freedom of sorts, but instead felt a little sad. I'm praying I'll do okay with each milestone. He helps me though, He knows I need it:) Blessings, Love in Him, ((HUGS))katiegfromtennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703849303062043642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-10486658353216303672011-03-11T14:56:33.146-05:002011-03-11T14:56:33.146-05:00Hi, Amanda
Although I'm not really a blogger, ...Hi, Amanda<br />Although I'm not really a blogger, I sometimes drop in just to catch up on your life, and to read what's happening in the life of your sweet family whom I came to know through the LPM site.<br /><br />Today I wanted to ask for your prayers for a young mother, much like you. She is a strong believer who lost her husband suddenly just before Christmas. Her name is Tricia.<br /><br />She blogs at: http://teachingtuckandty.blogspot.com<br />and her faith and tenacity have taught me so much about what He means when He tells us that He is with us in all circumstances. She is, like you, a gifted writer.<br /><br />Don’t quite understand why I felt so drawn to share this with you. <br />I pray for blessings to fall on you and all your family.<br />Margie<br />Hilton Head<br />.Margie by the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835460034092265231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-42831100057496504982011-03-11T01:35:35.392-05:002011-03-11T01:35:35.392-05:00My kindergarten breakdown happened at Costco. My ...My kindergarten breakdown happened at Costco. My daughter is at the oldest range for her age, so she had been ready for so long and was so excited. I just could not help but be excited for her. Then the trip to Costco. With all day kindergarten I knew that a healthy, protien filled lunch with plenty of food she liked would help her have a successful day. I ended up bringing home so much food after a near breakdown including panic, fear, and sweating. Held back the tear until I sat in the car. The lunch put me over the edge!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11735530561866385750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-55335951510622258742011-03-10T11:18:49.739-05:002011-03-10T11:18:49.739-05:00At my kids' school EVERY mom comes to EVERY th...At my kids' school EVERY mom comes to EVERY thing they do and they do about 20 stinking things a month. Or at least it feels like it. And if you don't go, you are the one bad parent who didn't show up.<br /><br />Um, aren't we missing the point of Mother's Day OUT???Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264845015930907294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-27992484857737429312011-03-10T06:38:40.905-05:002011-03-10T06:38:40.905-05:00I've lived this day so many times, And I live ...I've lived this day so many times, And I live in Kenya now, missing sonic a little. I was a working mom and missed many of these "could" come events. But, PRAISE GOD for sonic!!!!! is all I have to say. Love and Sonic covers a multitude of mommy "feel like a failure days". My kids even ask for cherry vanilla diet coke now and we all share a route 44 with extra cups of ice at happy hours. Especially on days when I have a meetings! <br />Thank you for sharing! Love your blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900377781896234561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-45693098482901343222011-03-09T15:51:01.634-05:002011-03-09T15:51:01.634-05:00We have a standing tradition that a Sonic Run is i...We have a standing tradition that a Sonic Run is in order on a day like the one you described in this post. I have sooooooooo been there, girl! Thanks for making my heart smile and for helping me breathe a little deeper today. God bless.Heather Arbucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12089849950152266248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-42006733249729352232011-03-09T12:56:53.870-05:002011-03-09T12:56:53.870-05:00We've all been there - and need that side of g...We've all been there - and need that side of grace. I just picked up my daughter's kindergarten registration too. Where did the time go?<br />AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-78978381607404418752011-03-09T09:27:21.641-05:002011-03-09T09:27:21.641-05:00I get a lump in my throat and get choked up every ...I get a lump in my throat and get choked up every time I drive past the school C will go to. How do they grow up so fast?<br /><br />And I am pretty sure that sweet boy gave you grace and will love it when you are at Kindergarten rodeo. :)Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11221108113261292862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-18635270728289755272011-03-07T22:49:14.487-05:002011-03-07T22:49:14.487-05:001. My daughter is currently in kindy...and probabl...1. My daughter is currently in kindy...and probably known as "the child with the mother that clearly needs mental help" as I cried like a wild woman on her first day. No no, not little teary eyes, no, BAWLED. Like, I could not talk, that kinda bawled. It was bad. The teacher said it was normal. No, I'm sorry. You are a liar. Needless to say, she totally did great, learns so much, loves her teacher, even though said teacher is a liar.<br /><br />2. I picked up my daughter from said kindy today and was asked "why didn't you come to chapel today?" I did what any good mother does, I blamed the little sister. Amen.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04790517782649197474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-44495003055081775162011-03-07T21:09:43.162-05:002011-03-07T21:09:43.162-05:00I am in a constant state of feeling like I am slig...I am in a constant state of feeling like I am slighting one of my 4 boys in one way or another. I try my darnest to make the moments that I seem to be "getting it right" moments that they will remember. Jesus promises me that He doesn't keep score....your beautiful children won't either!! <br />We need to allow ourselves to be human. It is hard for us that have a "perfectionist" bent :)cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18113525698617598588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-92029834394815511522011-03-07T11:10:11.475-05:002011-03-07T11:10:11.475-05:00Girl, Sonic and a side of grace. Sounds like perfe...Girl, Sonic and a side of grace. Sounds like perfection in a drive through.Lisa-Jo Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085393066898328168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-8611110785715417682011-03-07T09:57:45.608-05:002011-03-07T09:57:45.608-05:00Oh bless your heart!
I feel your pain - my oldest...Oh bless your heart! <br />I feel your pain - my oldest is in the 5th grade and I am just all torn up about him going to MIDDLE school next year!!<br />My baby is in first grade and I just DO not understand how time goes by so fast ;)<br />And trust me there is Grace in raising children - Praise God for that - right?!!<br />BTW: I am reading a new book that I just love "Have a new kid by Friday" By Dr Kevin Leman<br />It is SOO good - I only wished I had it when my kids were as young as yours - it is some great stuff!!!<br />Have a WONDERFUL day!connorcolesmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15884632453329830736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-67801591463256920052011-03-07T01:11:02.639-05:002011-03-07T01:11:02.639-05:00This was adorable. I went through all of the same ...This was adorable. I went through all of the same emotions, kindergarten for my baby girls led me to lots of tears, emotional eating, and spontaneous trips to Starbucks. At least you made it to the car, I was crying all the way down the hallway. And it hit me, I am one of those moms...and I'm so glad that I am!Messy Mosaichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02152226252919387997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-74332504034560052632011-03-06T12:21:52.398-05:002011-03-06T12:21:52.398-05:00You've gotten a lot of sweet comments here- so...You've gotten a lot of sweet comments here- so I feel kind of bad because the only thing that comes to my mind is "Sonic to the rescue!" I must be so shallow. Or just really missing Sonic.Marc and Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024381105226603223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-38701306539582210662011-03-05T20:57:00.687-05:002011-03-05T20:57:00.687-05:00Thank you. I needed your blog today. I took my so...Thank you. I needed your blog today. I took my son to his First Reconciliation this morning. I waited with him as he nervously stood in line waiting for the priest. When his turn finally arrived, I went over to kneel and pray when it hit me. I was there in the pew crying like a baby. I had tears running down my face. I felt so foolish but thought that surely other moms were also overcome by emotions. Uh, nope, nada. As I tried to get it together, my son came running over to me with a huge bear hug. Needless to say, the tears began streaming down my face. Thank God I had a tissue in the bottom of my purse!Jack and Kate's Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721551896970610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-57844852853030746332011-03-05T16:48:45.476-05:002011-03-05T16:48:45.476-05:00For some reason I cried more with my second child ...For some reason I cried more with my second child going to school than my first one. Good thing we know the great comforter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715427166961068731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-89746120310072556502011-03-04T20:43:31.128-05:002011-03-04T20:43:31.128-05:00Awwww, Amanda! You're heart is so precious! ...Awwww, Amanda! You're heart is so precious! I don't cry easily, but I did shed tears when my kids went to school! Actually, it was harder when my baby went to Kindergarten, four years ago. Now I'm on the opposite end and reluctantly counting the days until my first born graduates! (I might be a tad bit melodramatic here, he's only a freshman this year!) But seriously, four years FLY, and then we're facing the college goodbye. OUCH! As for missing Jackson's special day at preschool, I think you handled it marvelously! Missing stuff just stinks, but your Jackson loves you, and I'm sure he's over it already! :) I'm SO glad we aren't in the parenting thing alone! It's a HARD job!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />TeriAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036149559661933117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-53277488652622458932011-03-04T18:22:04.316-05:002011-03-04T18:22:04.316-05:00You are precious...Just keep taking it all in, it ...You are precious...Just keep taking it all in, it does go by fast... My baby turned 12 this past week :)Toknowhimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430244538735098103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-22142871434919329312011-03-04T16:13:26.109-05:002011-03-04T16:13:26.109-05:00I adore you! What a beautiful post.
Aren't...I adore you! What a beautiful post. <br /><br />Aren't you so glad that our Father is always there.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09588268008612513356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-64565817744383269902011-03-04T16:07:43.730-05:002011-03-04T16:07:43.730-05:00Ahhhh I have one left in college and everytime he ...Ahhhh I have one left in college and everytime he comes home then leaves again it just kills me.<br />So I think you have a long road ahead...sorry to be the bearer of bad news. All I can say is DRINK IT ALL UP, Enjoy every Minute of their school years. Go To Every Function. You Will Not Regret it.<br />Blessings to you and your family :)corriemaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191036214112896237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-72066336527816321742011-03-04T16:03:58.511-05:002011-03-04T16:03:58.511-05:00One day, after six years of being on time to pick-...One day, after six years of being on time to pick-up at elementary school, everything went wrong and I was a little late to pick up. <br />My son is on safety patrol, so that was not such a big deal. BUT when they got in the car, they gave me the inquisition. You would have thought that I had been late every day of my life the way they interrogated me as to why, oh WHY was I SO LATE (5 minutes, I promise!).<br />I still feel like a loser. Some Mom's park in the line 30 minutes before school is out, now I am not in that league, but I have been on time every since. <br />I think they'll survive, but I did mention there is a big yellow bus they could choose. They forgave me really quickly!Ashlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08002282471325047670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-29111529263920993172011-03-04T15:16:43.411-05:002011-03-04T15:16:43.411-05:00Isn't it wonderful that at age 5 a trip to son...Isn't it wonderful that at age 5 a trip to sonic can heal all wounds!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588038501425458974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-54850604975745605642011-03-04T15:01:52.558-05:002011-03-04T15:01:52.558-05:00I've been a blog follower for a while now, but...I've been a blog follower for a while now, but I rarely comment (yes, I'm a lurker!). However, I just had to share this . . . <br /><br />I was on the phone with a focus group yesterday. They asked me a variety of questions. Then, they told me to quickly name 3 people that I would like to invite to dinner. For some reason the first 3 people who came to mind? Jesus, Matthew McConaughey, and your mother<br /><br />The researcher laughed and said that was quite the combination of folks. It would make for an interesting dinner party, right?Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06869320884236597104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-15909417831231424152011-03-04T14:27:35.913-05:002011-03-04T14:27:35.913-05:00You are beautiful and precious! Thank you for sha...You are beautiful and precious! Thank you for sharing your heart.McElroy Family Happeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099109692853258167noreply@blogger.com