tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532908409154044407.post1526132566285195569..comments2023-10-04T06:57:57.967-04:00Comments on No Ordinary Moments: A Reflection of Me?Jolanthe Erbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16326090793219352196noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532908409154044407.post-24204430271595592942010-12-15T12:51:28.604-05:002010-12-15T12:51:28.604-05:00But I'll bet the inside of this nest is all co...But I'll bet the inside of this nest is all cozy and comfortable. And I'll bet she's happy and her little babies are happy and well-fed! I also bet the same is true of your home and family.Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01648805632326563495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532908409154044407.post-47085901951544627432010-12-15T12:51:28.255-05:002010-12-15T12:51:28.255-05:00I think this is one of the hazards of homeschoolin...I think this is one of the hazards of homeschooling. We are home so much, we are with our children so much, and we have so many things to do that are frankly more important than cleaning. I wouldn't trade my time with my boys for anything, but I do wish at times, that there were more hours in the day and more hands at the end of my arms.<br><br>I just blogged about a dear friend of mine who volunteered to get a sitter for a few hours and come over and help me with some of my chaos this weekend. I sent the rest of my family camping with the Cub Scouts to get them out of the house. <br><br>It was an absolutely wonderful morning. I posted pictures... which took some serious pride-swallowing, so you may want to take a peek. It might provide you the same kind of encouragement as the robin's nest. <br><br>http://mcquill-land.blogspot.com/2010/05/gratituesday-guidance-encouragement-and.html<br><br>If you were just a little closer, I'd loan my incredible friend to you - because I'm convinced everyone needs their own Wendy-day - but her 4 hours of babysitting would all be used up in getting to you from NoVA.<br><br>Hang in there, and remember, there's likely no one that is as critical of you as yourself... so give yourself a break ;)Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17532625642319909028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532908409154044407.post-71090723421777186812010-05-05T13:39:00.111-04:002010-05-05T13:39:00.111-04:00You're human Jolanthe! It's good to see! ...You're human Jolanthe! It's good to see! :) I think you are an amazing woman and an amazing mother. It doesn't go unnoticed.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402814983321212194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532908409154044407.post-35921588594219596842010-05-05T10:12:34.990-04:002010-05-05T10:12:34.990-04:00ooo my goodness I just choked on my coffee.. that ...ooo my goodness I just choked on my coffee.. that nest is bad! I totally have been in your boat.. and its only been in the last few days that I too have started to pull out of it just a bit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532908409154044407.post-91714784257652372010-05-04T21:43:42.033-04:002010-05-04T21:43:42.033-04:00I think this is one of the hazards of homeschoolin...I think this is one of the hazards of homeschooling. We are home so much, we are with our children so much, and we have so many things to do that are frankly more important than cleaning. I wouldn't trade my time with my boys for anything, but I do wish at times, that there were more hours in the day and more hands at the end of my arms.<br /><br />I just blogged about a dear friend of mine who volunteered to get a sitter for a few hours and come over and help me with some of my chaos this weekend. I sent the rest of my family camping with the Cub Scouts to get them out of the house. <br /><br />It was an absolutely wonderful morning. I posted pictures... which took some serious pride-swallowing, so you may want to take a peek. It might provide you the same kind of encouragement as the robin's nest. <br /><br />http://mcquill-land.blogspot.com/2010/05/gratituesday-guidance-encouragement-and.html<br /><br />If you were just a little closer, I'd loan my incredible friend to you - because I'm convinced everyone needs their own Wendy-day - but her 4 hours of babysitting would all be used up in getting to you from NoVA.<br /><br />Hang in there, and remember, there's likely no one that is as critical of you as yourself... so give yourself a break ;)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17532625642319909028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532908409154044407.post-18910429396256972942010-05-04T14:20:33.901-04:002010-05-04T14:20:33.901-04:00Too funny! Thanks for being so honest....I know e...Too funny! Thanks for being so honest....I know exactly how you feel! Piles of laundry, stacks of papers, dust on furniture....it needs to go! But, you know, our children are loved and cared for and that is the most important thing! Encouraging you on!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12321532227199199342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532908409154044407.post-68994786519300107402010-05-04T12:20:59.321-04:002010-05-04T12:20:59.321-04:00fabulous post! i love how you tie it all together...fabulous post! i love how you tie it all together.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361021061120587068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532908409154044407.post-20166152226384264312010-05-04T09:20:15.500-04:002010-05-04T09:20:15.500-04:00a tidy nest does make for a more peaceful soul.......a tidy nest does make for a more peaceful soul....but even in our messy nest, God is with us.<br /><br />i love the picture. and i love that even creatures that have genetic insticts (or natural insticts) sometimes get it wrong.Heidi Jo Comeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01503259742540607539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532908409154044407.post-58394470971136612502010-05-04T08:39:34.750-04:002010-05-04T08:39:34.750-04:00But I'll bet the inside of this nest is all co...But I'll bet the inside of this nest is all cozy and comfortable. And I'll bet she's happy and her little babies are happy and well-fed! I also bet the same is true of your home and family.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648805632326563495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3532908409154044407.post-11460248679610008642010-05-04T08:39:09.759-04:002010-05-04T08:39:09.759-04:00*HUGS* I've been feeling the same way. Summer...*HUGS* I've been feeling the same way. Summer is near and hopefully things will get back on track! :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16273671163861024036noreply@blogger.com