tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post2993275132696910801..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: The Fourth ContinuedAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-67411989650505588422007-07-09T17:14:00.000-04:002007-07-09T17:14:00.000-04:00We missed those fireworks too. How dare they move ...We missed those fireworks too. How dare they move them this year without letting us know. So disappointing. But like you said, very memorable 4th, in every way.MamaCasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05831981261082646131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-91854610122883691462007-07-09T15:51:00.000-04:002007-07-09T15:51:00.000-04:00Um I chuckled out loud at the thought of you getti...Um I chuckled out loud at the thought of you getting all set in a spot and realizing the fireworks were some where else... Miss you sister!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193333309982362907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-3455468210529790872007-07-09T02:08:00.000-04:002007-07-09T02:08:00.000-04:00You know that someone is your freind for life if t...You know that someone is your freind for life if they help you clean up your kid's barf!<BR/><BR/>PS - Can we start a club for pastor's wives who break out into a cold sweat at the thought of hosting anything? It's nice to know I'm not alone on that one!Danana Bananahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07902873857335519805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-48845958154302616922007-07-08T00:23:00.000-04:002007-07-08T00:23:00.000-04:00I love clap offerings!! I am prone to bust out in...I love clap offerings!! I am prone to bust out in one at anytime - my boys crack up and join in!!<BR/>I am so glad you had no "r" and I hope you get many more days of beautiful blue skies and sun (so we can see more pictures of baby Jackson taking on the water park - so cute)!!<BR/>Oh and there is nothing like switching with the husbands so you and the girlfriends can talk - love it!!<BR/>God bless,<BR/>Kimconnorcolesmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15884632453329830736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-88019657909967905532007-07-07T20:52:00.000-04:002007-07-07T20:52:00.000-04:00The ministry wife hospitality gene is overrated. ...The ministry wife hospitality gene is overrated. And generally forced on the ministry wife. I think the "having friends over to eat and throw up with" gene is much more fun :) I remember when Caiden was 1 1/2 and threw up pepperoni pizza all over my then-childless best friend's WHITE carpet on New Year's Day. There's nothing like vomit to make a holiday memorable!!<BR/><BR/>Have a happy weekend!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867656058895825645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-34222579042991796522007-07-07T00:07:00.000-04:002007-07-07T00:07:00.000-04:00here's a tip: include on your guest list some peo...here's a tip: include on your guest list some people who love your baby, but do not have kids of their own with them. then run away when they pick up your child, and become quickly involved in deep conversation. works for me, every time!FitzandMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418134906423614152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-61787790926659079922007-07-06T18:27:00.000-04:002007-07-06T18:27:00.000-04:00anonymous pastor's wife! - I'm a pastors wife too ...anonymous pastor's wife! - I'm a pastors wife too and I'm exactly the same - stress stress stress before they come - sweet as pie when they arrive lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-82537242639068880062007-07-06T16:35:00.000-04:002007-07-06T16:35:00.000-04:00Our cookout turned into a trip to Texas Roadhouse ...Our cookout turned into a trip to Texas Roadhouse (who can complain?) and an afternoon/evening of the Next Food Network Star. Had never seen it and now we are hooked! Was bummed it didn't have the whole season finished yet, so now we have to wait on the new ones. My husband moaned "I'll never remember to watch the new ones!" It "r"'d off and on all day here, so glad y'all had some sun (or at least a break in the clouds) your way.Amy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142898730112090580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-5407549763721680762007-07-06T16:10:00.000-04:002007-07-06T16:10:00.000-04:00Sweet Jackson just loves drinking that pool water ...Sweet Jackson just loves drinking that pool water huh?a boy a girl and a pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821446457064733994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-15604145180724077602007-07-06T12:55:00.000-04:002007-07-06T12:55:00.000-04:00we had some friends over friday night and i did th...we had some friends over friday night and i did the same juggling act. being mom and hostess is a challenge! sounds like you guys had fun.Nat Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663326036756688930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-3794377805994160662007-07-06T12:36:00.000-04:002007-07-06T12:36:00.000-04:00It was one of the best nights! The food, the dess...It was one of the best nights! The food, the dessert, the time us girls got to have by ourselves, the teasing fireworks, I won't forget any of it. And you are definitely super mom for hosting all of us! It was great!! <BR/>I'm a litle relieved that not just crazy memories happen at my house. :-)Janelle and Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648300653777078847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-11102801164158731482007-07-06T10:33:00.000-04:002007-07-06T10:33:00.000-04:00I am glad you had your cookout poor little Jackson...I am glad you had your cookout poor little Jackson, and his mommy, I `don't miss the blowing chunks days with my two. I am totally with you on the no hospitality thing. It's not my gift. I did host a small party by my pool. I prayed for sunshine and God provided. Thank you, Jesus!! My problem is that I wear myself out cleaning the house before comapny comes and by the time they get here, I am ready for a nap. <BR/><BR/>It does sound like you had a great 4th I was laughing my head off at this post. You are so funny! Next time, I won't eat my breakfast while reading your blog. LOL!!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07887882490817883199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-73667700400023671452007-07-06T09:28:00.000-04:002007-07-06T09:28:00.000-04:00Hey Amanda, I live in Irving too! I am so with yo...Hey Amanda, I live in Irving too! I am so with you on going back and forth about wanting to move out of the city. I was born and raised here, but I definitely have "the grass is greener" syndrome!<BR/><BR/>But I did here some interesting things about Irving, that is slowly changing my mind.<BR/>I was just at a meeting with the Chamber about all of the development happening in the city. Did you know that Las Colinas is going to be like the West Village? It is even going to have a Crate and Barrel! And they are brining in an upscale grocery store too - either a Whole Foods or, if we're lucky, a Central Market! <BR/><BR/>And they're working on a major redevelopment of South Irving, too! I really think that things are going to start turning around here!<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the long comment!<BR/><BR/>Jenina (a non-blogger who is reads everyone else's blogs religiously!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-28000225476825971072007-07-06T09:25:00.000-04:002007-07-06T09:25:00.000-04:00Hee-hee...one thing is definitely for sure, God is...Hee-hee...one thing is definitely for sure, God is good to provide us Mommas with tons of great blogging material...;)Gayle @ thewestiecrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880203037645597015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-26474375591345876342007-07-06T09:08:00.000-04:002007-07-06T09:08:00.000-04:00I am just so glad to hear that you didn't blow chu...I am just so glad to hear that you didn't blow chunks in front of your friends as well. That may not have gone over too well. People have a way of forgiving a child, but a chunk/blowing/adult is just too much!! ha ha<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful day and enjoy the boy - what a sweetie! <BR/><BR/>leighSpeaking Thru Me Ministrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15542399319346344561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-65442926033255782362007-07-06T08:36:00.000-04:002007-07-06T08:36:00.000-04:00I am one of those random readers that just happene...I am one of those random readers that just happened upon your blog by reading a blog, of a blog, of a blog of a friend. I am a stay-at-home mom to a 21-month old little man, Landon. I love reading your blog!! Jackson sounds just like my little guy. He would also rather be running down the street than to stay anywhere near me when we go anywhere!! It is nice to know I am not alone in my dramas of being a mom to a little wild man! I would not trade it for anything!!Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222449576951893776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-63634281594276966712007-07-06T08:05:00.000-04:002007-07-06T08:05:00.000-04:00Send some of the "r" word stuff to us in Alabama! ...Send some of the "r" word stuff to us in Alabama! This drought has gotten better, but we are still so dry! Thanks for sharing, and as Esther Burroughs would say, "splashing" some love our way.<BR/>I very much enjoy your blog.<BR/>Please keep it up!<BR/><BR/>SheilaSheila Lackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06080141375166115805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-46616610725066216372007-07-06T06:06:00.000-04:002007-07-06T06:06:00.000-04:00lol! Glad you finally got some quality girl time o...lol! Glad you finally got some quality girl time over dessert (even if it was only 20 minutes). <BR/><BR/>And seeing as I didn't get the gift of hospitality either, it sounds like my pool party I decided to host on the 4th (what in the world was I thinking - clearly I must not have been walking in the spirit when I thought it would be fun to have all the girls over!) was a bit like your evening. Oh well....we still had lots of fun AND food :)Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03876113486170082394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-6503762509018424832007-07-06T04:14:00.000-04:002007-07-06T04:14:00.000-04:00I am a minister's wife, too, and I do not have the...I am a minister's wife, too, and I do not have the hospitality gene either. I mean, once the guests arrive, I'm as sweet as all get out...it's the PREPARING THE HOME for the guests that stresses me out. I'd rather be a loner than have to CLEAN!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-89058682260913652902007-07-06T03:03:00.000-04:002007-07-06T03:03:00.000-04:00Do I sense a "blowing chunks" theme here? Seriousl...Do I sense a "blowing chunks" theme here? Seriously, your blog always brings a <B>smile</B> to my face! Thanks, Amanda. And keep creating those wonderful 4th of July memories.<BR/><BR/>~Cheryl :-)Profbaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18444121683822885611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-79962072786295935332007-07-06T02:45:00.000-04:002007-07-06T02:45:00.000-04:00What a hilarious post! I wish you had been my fri...What a hilarious post! I wish you had been my friend when my kids were little....I would definitely have laughed more. The image of Jackson blowing chunks is too funny. Not funny for you....I know. I hate cleaning up vomit. Anyway, thanks for making me laugh.<BR/><BR/>AngieAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890581319164051879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-91337054885082326952007-07-06T01:08:00.000-04:002007-07-06T01:08:00.000-04:00Seriously? I think you totally got the hospitality...Seriously? I think you totally got the hospitality gene. Because you had people over to your house. I, on the other hand, didn't take a shower AT ALL yesterday and stayed in my pajamas. All day. <BR/><BR/>You done good. :-)boomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675279081741763175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-68345042130968082712007-07-06T00:46:00.000-04:002007-07-06T00:46:00.000-04:00I love that you don't have it all together all the...I love that you don't have it all together all the time! Makes me feel better about myself! :-)<BR/><BR/>Sounds like a happy 4th! Even though all the chunk-blowin' is really takin' me back to my college days!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-28452376198767435012007-07-06T00:18:00.000-04:002007-07-06T00:18:00.000-04:00Well, at least you came out of it all with your se...Well, at least you came out of it all with your sense of humor! I love reading about your life! You seem so fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08036149559661933117noreply@blogger.com