"Spending the day with my little girls and visiting their daddy at work to bring him lunch. We planted some flowers and snuggled. Enjoying every moment I can of their "littleness," because unlike family, that won't last forever!"
"A saying I grew up hearing was "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit!" ...and even though I hated hearing it, I now say it to my three kids, too! :) Weird how that happens! I love all of your sayings...and this one would be cute on a Mom Rules plaque. Happy Mother's Day!"
"The dogs don't listen to commands that are whined at them, and I don't either! I usually say "Is that how we ask?" Sometimes it works the first time, and sometimes there are a few thoughtful moments by the fireplace. "
"we brush away "dirt buggies" - which makes the "chore" of brushing teeth more like a high speed chase, and thus appealing to my two young boys. love love love this piece! and well, just about everything else you all have. thanks for all the giveaways--this is fun!"
"This is a classic! Lucky for me, my children speak fluent "sarcasm". It's all they know, really. I'm a stickler for teethbrushing. They are all at an independent age, but I still hover with fists clenched ready to jump in there and take over if need be. This is a great piece that encourages one of those chores that a lot of kids don't particularly enjoy doing, in a humorous way. A little bit of laughing can start your day off right!" -Laura
Many nights, my six-year-old daughter and I say our "Wow" prayers: "Wow, God, You are ________ (Adoration); "I'm sorry for _________ (Confession); "Thank You, God, for _________ (Thanksgiving); and "Please, God, _________ (Supplication). It is such a sweet time between us and God - always melts my heart!!Big Congrats to Allison!!
"One of the best things I've learned about Jesus is that He went to the "least of these" and heard their needs. It doesn't matter what we are wearing, what we are doing, where we are, who we are. He will meet us in prayer. Kids need to know this (and adults, too!) We can pray anytime, anywhere and use our own words to express our love and thanks and He will hear us. ALL of us! Cool, huh?!" -- Mamma Winger
"MY happy place (in addition to home) is being out in a park, in nature, far from the trappings of our modern life. Thanks!"
"Home. Your house. Where you keep your family safe and happy. I had a home once with 3 beautiful daughters and a loving husband. Suddenly it was taken from my life with the unexpected death of my husband. I lived with one of my daughters for a while until I remarried. Now I live in a small mobile home with a man who I love and he loves me - we've made it our home. Not the home I had planned in my head at this age, not the girls' home to come back to for holidays, etc., not the home that appreciates in value. no. But I am happy here because I have chosen to be grateful for what I have and because my husband loves to give money away to those who need it worse than we do. Wherever I am with my hubs, my kids and grandkids is my happy place. A home will not look the same for everyone - some are large and grand while others are small and sit on wheels! But you are very blessed if your home is a happy one." -Connie
"Im very old school if they are whining about the littlest things i remind them you have much other kids dont have and usually get them to stop. or usually talking to them like an adult."
"Oh. My. Gosh. Whining is one of my biggest mothering pet peeves. I would love to hear how all you moms out there conquer (or are trying to conquer) this bad habit. My husband and I just decided one day that if there was any whining coming out of our children's mouth, we just completely ignored them. As in, not even acknowledging their existence. We even would go so far as to have conversations such as, "Honey, did you hear something?" "No dear. Not a thing". They quickly learned that there were ways to say what they wanted to say in a way that would have our full attention. I even entertain and listen to complaints if they are done in a polite and respectful manner. It was quite fun, especially when they were younger, to watch them work this out. Often times it would take them 2 or 3 attempts before they got it right. This is such an important thing to teach your children because we all know what's worse than a little whiner.....an adult whiner...and they're not as easy to ignore!!" - Laura
One night my son tried sauerkraut and now he can't get enough of it! I love when trying new things leads to loving something you'd least expect!
