Chaos Appreciation - Latest Comments

Re: Student Anxiety Relief: A 5 Part Series

Rebecca — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:27:49 -0000

glad y'all are finding things to help!! I look forward to seeing the other tips....I have a hunch we'll be using them later on :)

Re: The Homeschool Mother’s Journal -

Becca @ one homeschool journey — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:46:22 -0000

I like your tip. I will remember that because both my girls tend to freak about math and my youngest freaks about making mistakes. And I have a hard time finding meals everyone eats, too. No advice, just company in the frustration. And thanks for praying for my husband's heart.

Re: Model Magic mix up

Laura @ Homemaking Joyfully — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:21:17 -0000

I can't stand Model Magic. It IS spongy and took approximately a week for ours to dry. We still have a couple of small packs of it and much to my kids' dismay, I won't let them use it yet...

I'd much rather use FIMO clay that has to be baked if that's the only option other than Model Magic.

Re: The Homeschool Mother’s Journal -

Rebecca — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:17:55 -0000

sounds like a great week! I'm totally wanting a skillet like yours right now! Mother's Day IS just around the corner......maybe I can go lay down some hints at John ;)

Re: The Homeschool Mother’s Journal -

Jamie Worley — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:08:42 -0000

Fun! I love my cast iron cookware. Prefer it for ALMOST everything!

And although this sounds spammy, the safari scene made me think that maybe your kids would like seeing my recent (from this Monday) post on a real safari I took a few years ago, complete with lions and zebras and elephants! ;)

Re: The truly crappy day: mom the plumber

Laurie Harley — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:05:35 -0000

Yea!! I got to see Lisa's tool! I must say that it's almost as dirty as i envisioned. However, back on topic, i have used a coat hanger, but never got results. Now i know what to do when my 4-year-old decides to use half a roll of TP to wipe his bum. (Still thankful that he's out of diapers, so I'll be happy with the occasional stopped toilet.)

Re: The Homeschool Mother’s Journal -

MommaTaderDoodles — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:46:03 -0000

Thanks! prayers are appreciated for sure!

The bird feeders were great... we didn't get them hung before the rain came and they are ruined but we have plans to make new ones.

Re: The Homeschool Mother’s Journal -

Jennifer Y — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:35:30 -0000

Beautiful projects this week. I love the replica's. My kids really enjoy doing things like that too. I think I may try to bird feeders with my little daycare kiddo's.

Dinner and especially bed time are quite a challenge. I try to break dinner down into things that can be eaten in different ways, but I also remind everyone that this is not a restaurant. Sigh. And then there is bedtime...

Thinking about your challenges and your prayers for this week. Know that you are not alone.

Re: Wednesday in The Word–Galatians 3

MommaTaderDoodles — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:42:16 -0000

It was so strange! I had a totally different verse picked out for this week but felt compelled last night to write on this one!

Re: Wednesday in The Word–Galatians 3

Sam Kelley — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:49:35 -0000

Our posts were the same! Be blessed. :)

Re: A Mommy Time Facebook Party

Tabitha a.k.a Penny — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:39:12 -0000

Thank you so much for the shout-out! It is going to be a ton of fun!

Re: Anyone have answers? Because I sure don’t.

Meredith — Sun, 06 May 2012 20:00:01 -0000

Oh my word!! Getting red in the face is right!!! :)

You are a SAINT. :)

Re: Anyone have answers? Because I sure don’t.

Rose @ Walnut Acre — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:29:39 -0000

Lol, that IS a lot of questions. I wouldn't even know how to start answering some of those.

Re: Stop Reacting and Start Responding : A Review

Angie — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:48:41 -0000

I haven't read her book - but it is advice I've given many over the years. Kids thrive on reactions. They learn how to push buttons and get people to interact with them. The more we 'respond' instead of react, the more joyful our day can be. The more we can be on the same side. Reaction to me, puts us at opposite sides, and that is never the start to a fun day. Great Review, glad I saw it on Twitter!

Re: Wednesday in The Word–The Sixth Toe, a S.O.A.P. Post

Meredith — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:56:31 -0000

Girl - I love you.
And I HEAR you, because I am the same way. THE SAME WAY.
*hugs*

This is awesome. (And I am grateful for you!!)

Re: Wednesday in The Word–The Sixth Toe, a S.O.A.P. Post

Sam Kelley — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:16:53 -0000

WOW. What a powerful prayer! And this is sooo me: "Before I tackle a new project or take off on some hair brained idea I need to stop and pray earnestly about whether this is in line with God’s plan and whether it is making the most use out of the gifts He gave me."
Thank you for that reminder!

Re: Wednesday in The Word–The Sixth Toe, a S.O.A.P. Post

Rebecca — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:06:59 -0000

your post made me think of this prayer (this is the original version, so longer than the more commonly said one):

God, give us grace to accept with serenitythe things that cannot be changed,Courage to change the thingswhich should be changed,and the Wisdom to distinguishthe one from the other.
Living one day at a time,Enjoying one moment at a time,Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,Taking, as Jesus did,This sinful world as it is,Not as I would have it,Trusting that You will make all things right,If I surrender to Your will,So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,And supremely happy with You forever in the next.
Amen.

Re: Where two or three gather in my name…

Janmary, N Ireland — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:08:54 -0000

So glad you stepped out in faith, and hosted the event.

It was an amazing weekend, and a wonderful global event, whether we were on our own, with new friends, old friends or in large groups.

Re: My phone was out all weekend

Rebecca — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:51:51 -0000

looks like a perfect day!! beautiful pictures :)

Re: Where two or three gather in my name…

Rhoni — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:05:02 -0000

I'm so proud of you.

Re: Where two or three gather in my name…

Laurie Harley — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:06:51 -0000

Yea!! I'm so proud of you! =)

Re: Where two or three gather in my name…

MommaTaderDoodles — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:16:49 -0000

And this is where I keep @PoeticLotion from yelling at me and I just say Thank you.

Re: Where two or three gather in my name…

Meredith — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:12:08 -0000

This is awesome.. I am so proud of you -- and I wish I lived closer. And that I was braver. And that I could drown out the excuses...

*hugs*
You iz so purty!! :)

Re: Where two or three gather in my name…

Rebecca — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:20:32 -0000

God is good indeed, and I'm very thankful for the twists and turns in life that throw important people to you into your life! :)

LOL on the blog - I'm just learning how to find and read yours (not a clue how to find others....).....may take me a while to figure out how to WRITE one (but could be fun.... :)!)

Re: Where two or three gather in my name…

Gigi — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:30:20 -0000

Oh, I would have TOTALLY come over to your house! Now I understand why you were posting all those lovely photos from your home yesterday! I too, have hosted many, many gatherings (parent support groups, meet-ups, etc.....) where only one or two showed up and those are the ones that have changed me too. Your generosity of heart doesn't go unnoticed!! Keep on keepin' on!