tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post2906871162313505246..comments2023-10-17T02:54:55.895-05:00Comments on Concordian Sisters of Perpetual Parturition: The no normalRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11129136210164478753noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-81720037516156069862008-03-15T08:52:00.000-05:002008-03-15T08:52:00.000-05:00I could never express the relief I feel on a day w...I could never express the relief I feel on a day when they can go out and play. Thank God for spring, and for a kitchen with windows facing the play region of the yard!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129136210164478753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-54147625872642207112008-03-13T21:49:00.000-05:002008-03-13T21:49:00.000-05:00And I'm late responding because the last two days ...And I'm late responding because the last two days are our busies running days. Between piano lessons, library, grocery shopping, swim club, violin lessons, and currently due to Lent, soup suppers and worship, I'm pooped. But at least the last two days have been extremely sunny and bright and I can say "go out and play." And that is one of the joys of this side, I don't have to be out there watching them, that can be a bit of "me" time.<BR/><BR/>So reb. Mary you're right, there is good and bad and I think the worst is that our society today is so broken apart that we are all going through this somewhat "alone" and don't see the big picture, unlike in other times when extended families were together and the journey of life in various stages was moving forward.<BR/><BR/>But that's why we have blogs and email, right? :-)<BR/><BR/>Yes, Rebekah the Melrose Park friends are very dear to us. Their three girls and our three girls are best friends, and I would say that the mom is one of my bestest buddies.Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14707408587652111070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-25513541505932382272008-03-13T14:01:00.001-05:002008-03-13T14:01:00.001-05:00Gauntlets: leaving the weight question blank: Bril...Gauntlets: leaving the weight question blank: Brilliant!!Reb. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827521306898397100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-19836205448585451312008-03-13T14:01:00.000-05:002008-03-13T14:01:00.000-05:00Normal, sigh. I was just looking longingly at our...Normal, sigh. I was just looking longingly at our dusty bikes and tennis rackets in the basement...<BR/>And thinking that I'll miss the women's Bible study i've been in since the last baby quit nursing...<BR/>And musing that I'd enjoy being a co-coordinator for some of the things going on at church...but such is not to be at the moment. <BR/><BR/>So Glenda, thanks for the reminder that the grass is always greener--and who it is that's tempting us to look longingly at the other seasons of life, no matter which we're in. Surely there are joys and sorrows enough in each!Reb. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827521306898397100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-82324557533567677512008-03-12T12:44:00.000-05:002008-03-12T12:44:00.000-05:00Glenda, you read my mind. I just said to Dad last ...Glenda, you read my mind. I just said to Dad last night, "What's going to happen when the babies have to <I>go</I> places?" For now at least we can do everything without leaving the house. And you're right; I have no shortage of cuddlers on cold days. :)<BR/><BR/>And hey, I think you're friends with our friends in Melrose Park?Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129136210164478753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-70460076268652466862008-03-12T10:00:00.000-05:002008-03-12T10:00:00.000-05:00A view from "normal:"They dress themselves, feed t...A view from "normal:"<BR/>They dress themselves, feed themselves, go potty themselves, get in and out of the car themselves, help more with the chores (with much cajoling more often than not).<BR/><BR/>But there is also less cuddle time as they run off to play together, louder yelling, more quarrels and fights between each other that take a little more thought than "Now the toy is mine" - although this is still a significant weapon in the arsenal.<BR/><BR/>School work isn't done at the same time every day, life throws way too many curves, not to mention my own laziness. Running to music lessons and this and that increase and there are days I wish I was holding a wee little one and life was "simple" again.<BR/><BR/>Boy that devil is good at making me want what I don't have, because I could've written your post many times and now look at me. I'm wanting it too be that way again. I'm glad God is good and gracious and forgiving.<BR/><BR/>God bless you and enjoy these days (boy did I hate that when people told me that)and I wish I could come over and take care of your little ones while you could nap and rest.Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14707408587652111070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2566055197730422533.post-8795861617999627912008-03-10T15:29:00.000-05:002008-03-10T15:29:00.000-05:00Oh my dear, dear friend. You will play tennis agai...Oh my dear, dear friend. You will play tennis again. They can't stay little forever. <BR/><BR/>At least, we didn't. Stay little. Forever. I'm not making any promises about the clothes with the elastic. <BR/><BR/>Which leads me to that weight question at the dentist's office. Here's what I do, for what it's worth: leave it blank. That's right.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14546489539063088564noreply@blogger.com