tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post2925573013532358122..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: Like Old TimesAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-85190528301010539502011-11-01T03:07:57.196-04:002011-11-01T03:07:57.196-04:00None of mine got to do any of this stuff, and I th...None of mine got to do any of this stuff, and I think they are turning out pretty good. Not so sure about the soon-to-be thirteen year old, but I guess that comes witht this age. We'd have to go through the insanity of it no matter where we lived or what our circumstances were!!! Love you, Amanda.Shellie Paparazzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048917024582193047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-77238376772256332822011-10-29T13:57:36.621-04:002011-10-29T13:57:36.621-04:00AB outfit is so cute : )AB outfit is so cute : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-19600451673188018152011-10-28T21:48:38.650-04:002011-10-28T21:48:38.650-04:00I really appreciate your honesty. I have 3 kids, ...I really appreciate your honesty. I have 3 kids, 3, almost 2, and a newborn. Playdates are no fun for me right now! I totally understand where you're coming from. Your blog always makes me laugh and smile. Thanks so much!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03699806128162707529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-69066062929327577152011-10-27T21:24:51.387-04:002011-10-27T21:24:51.387-04:00Amanda, you have much going on reading your posts:...Amanda, you have much going on reading your posts:) I think that your trip to Ecuador will be such a blessing, and that book on the Barefoot church sounds interesting.katiegfromtennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703849303062043642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-92171130051255262002011-10-27T18:08:36.928-04:002011-10-27T18:08:36.928-04:00It's so hard to devote the same kind of attent...It's so hard to devote the same kind of attention and energy to the second child. (Especially when your "to do" list at home is even bigger with two.) But it is so fun to have those fun moments out and about with the littlest...that one on one stuff is priceless. PS: I grew up in Irving...I think Houston sounds a lot more exciting :)Mix and Match Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376029736474498758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-44047592913878583602011-10-27T15:10:14.223-04:002011-10-27T15:10:14.223-04:00Thanks Amanda!! Could be big changes coming for me...Thanks Amanda!! Could be big changes coming for me!Nettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890374305974901177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-91067341590845831812011-10-27T14:02:08.657-04:002011-10-27T14:02:08.657-04:00Nettie, I think the biggest shock if you moved to ...Nettie, I think the biggest shock if you moved to Dallas or Houston would probably be the lack of seasons, the crazy heat and humidity, the freeway systems, and the sheer size of the cities. People in Texas are generally warm and friendly, so I do think you'd survive the social scene. I'd highly recommend getting plugged into a church right away where you can start serving and getting to know people. I hope that helps!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-86217161394895947722011-10-27T13:28:12.158-04:002011-10-27T13:28:12.158-04:00I'm the "old" mom here. My kids are ...I'm the "old" mom here. My kids are 19, 18, 11, and 8, so the toddler years are behind me. Although I have to admit if we have a chance to go somewhere that the younger two might get "bored", like a long wait in line, etc., I still hesitate because their entertainment to pass the time is to pick on each other, a particular favorite of an 11-yr-old brother to do to his little sister! :)amirwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111191020159383643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-4034405256262703322011-10-27T12:50:31.072-04:002011-10-27T12:50:31.072-04:00I relate to this. Your kids make your friends for ...I relate to this. Your kids make your friends for you going forward to so what they do becomes what you do!! My boys are now 10 and 13. By the way...I live in the midwest and we are searching the country for alternative places to live given that my husband fears his job is one he needs to change. We are considering Texas of course. I'd love to know more about it. Esp. DFW vs. Houston...would a lifelong midwesterner survive the social scene of Texas? <br />Blessings to you.Nettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890374305974901177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-16404724788975714632011-10-27T11:50:25.706-04:002011-10-27T11:50:25.706-04:00Would it be safe to say, if I'm opposite with ...Would it be safe to say, if I'm opposite with 1 child (your annabeth stage) that I will be more easy going when #2 comes?! :) My prayer!<br /><br />Thank you for your honesty and post!Tyler and Connie Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532432211799405269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-80675378533067525972011-10-27T11:44:33.584-04:002011-10-27T11:44:33.584-04:00Awww... I can relate to this right now! I have a 2...Awww... I can relate to this right now! I have a 2.5 year old and loved getting out with him and running errands and going fun places. Now, I also have a 2 month old, and I find myself avoiding getting out. At this point my life revolves around feedings every 3 hours anyway, but I SO don't want to deprive my second born of all the fun stuff. Maybe we'll get there one day. You've given me hope! =)Meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01408573099786554451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-29404837589532058392011-10-27T07:58:09.605-04:002011-10-27T07:58:09.605-04:00He is darling! They both are! It really did amaze ...He is darling! They both are! It really did amaze me at how much more time and energy it took when I had my son, our second child. It definitely was different taking two, instead of one. We are blessed with two children and I applaud all the moms out there who are busily caring for three or five or seven etc. etc. :)deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04394941080567713762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-82801503899410636462011-10-26T23:28:49.885-04:002011-10-26T23:28:49.885-04:00I'm there right now. I feel like I cannot tak...I'm there right now. I feel like I cannot take Joseph anywhere!FitzandMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418134906423614152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-1602413798942858072011-10-26T21:42:09.590-04:002011-10-26T21:42:09.590-04:00I totally relate to this post! It is amazing how d...I totally relate to this post! It is amazing how different my life is with two kids than my life with one kid. It's just so much harder to get out of the house! Thank you for the encouragement.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988473379518407523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-54029512090571018792011-10-26T19:01:41.193-04:002011-10-26T19:01:41.193-04:00I know exactly how you feel! I was able to enjoy ...I know exactly how you feel! I was able to enjoy things when I had just one...but with two, outings are completely overwhelming to me too! So glad you're getting some one-on-one time with your sweet little girl. :)Jenaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11687536881837639126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-61198468767857418992011-10-26T18:58:25.031-04:002011-10-26T18:58:25.031-04:00This post so resonates with me as the mom of a 2 1...This post so resonates with me as the mom of a 2 1/2 year old and an almost-5 month old. This two kids thing is hard work. Even as a work-outside-the-home mom, things were so much simpler with one kiddo. If I needed to stop at the store on the way home from work with him, no problem. If we got tickets to a baseball game at night, no problem, take him with. Now with two kids when those situations arise it's like OH NO, I don't want to leeeaaave the house! I'm hoping in time, we'll get into the swing of things and life won't be so tricky. But I worry that I'm so longing for simpler times that I'll miss my babies being babies. Catch 22 I guess. Anyway. I get it. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-66380641143666420862011-10-26T18:44:02.182-04:002011-10-26T18:44:02.182-04:00I didn't even realize that was Cimbrey & M...I didn't even realize that was Cimbrey & Mark's Zane until I read the 1st post. We attended the same church in New Orleans.Bourg Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11578352418251178563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-40543620829492902092011-10-26T18:19:02.854-04:002011-10-26T18:19:02.854-04:00Your blog always encourages me in the season we...Your blog always encourages me in the season we're in. Right now, we're at the stay at home with the second child b/c she's...well...very energetic. And taking 2 out makes me tired thinking about it. I often read your blog and think, "we are here now...so it DOES get better." Thank you for encouraging this mom. :)Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654343033246764088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-85873883244130777652011-10-26T18:04:57.775-04:002011-10-26T18:04:57.775-04:00Loved seeing you two get out! I love the outfit AB...Loved seeing you two get out! I love the outfit AB has on, too cute!Enjoy this new phase!His Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625633511613985245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-81044207252892313372011-10-26T17:46:57.900-04:002011-10-26T17:46:57.900-04:00We really do just go through seasons of life. You ...We really do just go through seasons of life. You were at home for a season and now, you are in your getting out again season. Life is neat like that. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-61154698669457726792011-10-26T17:42:10.491-04:002011-10-26T17:42:10.491-04:00I totally understand. With three now, homeschoolin...I totally understand. With three now, homeschooling the oldest, it's a good day if I make it to work out! One thing I have had to remind myself is that at a young age- up until around 4- they're not going to remember much anyway (except big things like vacations) so that helps ease my guilt a bit! Our son Landon (firstborn) was born with health problems and we spent a good portion of his first year at Texas Children's. By the time life started to settle, BAM! I was pregnant with #2! So I never did much of the whole play date thing until they were older- but they didn't know the difference! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545227096651166019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-44081170541190167372011-10-26T17:18:01.292-04:002011-10-26T17:18:01.292-04:00I often feel the same way about John. It really is...I often feel the same way about John. It really is so different with two. Encouraged & motivated by your post today. Thanks for posting! - NicoleNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17729270678121695683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-42554480308482740602011-10-26T17:14:32.666-04:002011-10-26T17:14:32.666-04:00We should totally have a playdate! Levi would lov...We should totally have a playdate! Levi would love that. Here's my confession, I too hate playdates, most of the time. And now, I feel like my time is so limited to get things done. I'm sad for Levi and Annika because I feel like they're getting the worst part of me. Ignored on Tuesdays, Thursdays and sometimes Fridays because we're trying to do school and carted around on Monday and Wednesday trying to accomplish all the necessary errands for our family. Sorry for the long comment.Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280585722372047833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-65229380726426310172011-10-26T17:04:15.397-04:002011-10-26T17:04:15.397-04:00Bloggy worlds collide! I read Zane's momma'...Bloggy worlds collide! I read Zane's momma's blog and am going through the same agency--I prayed for little Zane and Cimbrey to come home. How fun to see him on your blog!JustJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180719952783296876noreply@blogger.com