tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post6396663683963577280..comments2024-03-27T17:28:13.744+01:00Comments on Away From It All: Imperfect ChildrenLisAwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299284773832500834noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-6814373455404843712009-08-14T01:14:53.563+02:002009-08-14T01:14:53.563+02:00You are amazing. You take the time to teach your k...You are amazing. You take the time to teach your kids. I mean really teach them, not just yell at them for doing something wrong and putting the fear of Zeus in them. Thanks for sharing these stories about them. The last one was pretty funny.Little GrumpyAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065581455480762162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-56382280348629429682009-08-13T18:17:55.976+02:002009-08-13T18:17:55.976+02:00I love the way you're teaching your children. ...I love the way you're teaching your children. So many parents stop at just "don't do that".<br /><br />kudos!!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851220760568533019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-30411433278768334852009-08-11T05:05:50.654+02:002009-08-11T05:05:50.654+02:00I think it's amazing you're so tuned-in to...I think it's amazing you're so tuned-in to each of their weaknesses and are actually helping turn them into strengths. What lucky kids to have you for a mom.charrettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16351177033783487168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-442350440375517482009-08-05T17:50:35.159+02:002009-08-05T17:50:35.159+02:00Those are some amazing kids you're raising!Those are some amazing kids you're raising!Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-40336388735774012122009-08-04T04:51:23.756+02:002009-08-04T04:51:23.756+02:00Oooo I wish my kids had the conscience of your Evi...Oooo I wish my kids had the conscience of your Evie!<br /><br />I don't get what Aaron did wrong. Isn't that how you do it?Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764321314666554990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-67647974040264124762009-08-04T04:02:39.463+02:002009-08-04T04:02:39.463+02:00Parenting is hard work...ugh...and you guys are re...Parenting is hard work...ugh...and you guys are really doing an amazing job.<br /><br />That last one really made me laugh. EE DEE DAY ALREADY!!! :)Heather of the EOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-14125952196025360562009-08-04T03:20:38.200+02:002009-08-04T03:20:38.200+02:00What are you talking about? They sound perfect to ...What are you talking about? They sound perfect to me :)Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-76131765237477369642009-08-04T02:13:00.600+02:002009-08-04T02:13:00.600+02:00That last one was HILARIOUS! And would that we all...That last one was HILARIOUS! And would that we all should be as good as your daughter, huh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-84733072760433619402009-08-03T20:03:36.192+02:002009-08-03T20:03:36.192+02:00Good, just good.Good, just good.dphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728470273524071345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-33645421544165131892009-08-03T17:02:52.462+02:002009-08-03T17:02:52.462+02:00Stop making me miss those guys so much! I love the...Stop making me miss those guys so much! I love them all, and I can totally picture each of them as you tell the story. You're such a great mom (or maybe you just got lucky 3 times in a row with great kids like that!)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966076533635667017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-13645024945316442332009-08-03T16:22:57.446+02:002009-08-03T16:22:57.446+02:00Ewie's angst has got to be a classic. I remem...Ewie's angst has got to be a classic. I remember the moment clearly as I wrestled about keeping the change from a errand for my mom. Finally, totally tormented by guilt demons, I stopped making my bed and yelled "OKAY! I'll give it back!"<br />Thanks Lu.gramaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089889939697034575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-71458471188072014412009-08-03T14:57:06.149+02:002009-08-03T14:57:06.149+02:00I'm just so glad to see that other perfect mom...I'm just so glad to see that other perfect moms have imperfect children too.<br /><br /><br />(I'm kidding.)<br /><br /><br />This is such a great reminder that our weaknesses are all part of our development, and I'm sure God looks at us and teaches us much the same way that you do with your children.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-68202600923539569412009-08-03T04:14:43.800+02:002009-08-03T04:14:43.800+02:00And then, I imagine grabbed some chocolate and ear...And then, I imagine grabbed some chocolate and ear plugs?Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-91833737588151302952009-08-03T03:55:53.030+02:002009-08-03T03:55:53.030+02:00I LOVE that story about Evie. And I love that you ...I LOVE that story about Evie. And I love that you see your children this way.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-64589236672183746142009-08-03T03:21:22.245+02:002009-08-03T03:21:22.245+02:00How fun to get better acquainted with your kids. ...How fun to get better acquainted with your kids. It sounds like your kids are so well-taught and well adjusted, learning that mistakes are part of being human. Cool.Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-1442916908725011052009-08-03T00:11:17.706+02:002009-08-03T00:11:17.706+02:00I'm so glad that you're posting regularly ...I'm so glad that you're posting regularly again! I missed you when you were more irregular. I love Evie's conscience. Somedays I feel like my life is stuck in the threes with Lydia - it's nice to hear about older children - it makes me feel like this age might be worth it, if I can get through it.Thorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04564924243186464304noreply@blogger.com