tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319454352626199680.post8841681741310194745..comments2024-03-25T13:17:56.636-06:00Comments on A Chicken in the Window Well: Happy Busy Little SummerNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03045958241240870948noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319454352626199680.post-90420965808943983142010-07-02T20:50:09.653-06:002010-07-02T20:50:09.653-06:00I think society puts a lot of pressure on us to be...I think society puts a lot of pressure on us to be the perfect parent and give our kids opportunities. I think basketball, ballet, being a cheerleader and honor student doesn't give you extra points for getting into the Celestial Kingdom. Some people seem to think so (especially during "Good News Minute" in RS). I think the best thing you can do as a parent is make sure your kids know how much you love them and that you are there for them. Love has nothing to do with entertaining them 24/7.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07870337424997944073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319454352626199680.post-76002996189825168582010-07-02T16:17:46.901-06:002010-07-02T16:17:46.901-06:00You're such a good mom. You must be doing som...You're such a good mom. You must be doing something right if they're entertaining themselves so well in such a creative and productive way. They're all kind, thoughtful, creative, and just GOOD. I know balancing is hard with good, gooder, and goodest pulling at you. And I'm sure it's even harder figuring out a way to provide those things when you have so many. However - I think of you and your large family - and am sure that your Mom had similar challenges. Somehow - she and your Dad managed to keep you all entertained and educated in a way that produced amazing kids. You're doing similarly - and like you said, it all seems to be falling into place on its own - like with your busy but happy summer. Why? I bet it's because you're doing the most important things that Heavenly Father wants you to. The rest just blessedly falls into place because of it. Good Job Nanc.marzeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319454352626199680.post-70672602900344147742010-07-01T23:51:34.551-06:002010-07-01T23:51:34.551-06:00Oh, I so related to your post Nancy. And I also a...Oh, I so related to your post Nancy. And I also agree with Shannon. Its always a balancing act. I'm in the phase of no more babies, my kids are curious and excited to try things, and yet I have to put it all in balance. 4 kids even with one activity each has me going different directions all the time. Which is one reason I put both my girls in dance. At least I could consolidate a bit. My kids sometimes say, why won't you let us do this, and that, and I have to just hope they still love me in the end. Having had parents that really supported me as I figured out my talents, I wanted to do the same. I do think those talents will figure themselves out whether or not we sign them up for one thing or many. You have a good heart and your mind is in the right place. I miss those quiet days but then when I think about it I'm still having a great time with my family.Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08750843349553416690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319454352626199680.post-81971062188822912052010-07-01T22:37:27.642-06:002010-07-01T22:37:27.642-06:00you...my sister nancy...are worrying about somethi...you...my sister nancy...are worrying about something? that is very, very curious to me. haha. just kidding. i really liked the post. so many of the thoughts i have. i know i probably have my kids in too many things sometimes. but i really do think that i could care less about what others are or aren't involved in. i just feel like i want my kids to have every opportunity to grow and thrive and excel and to find what it is they truly love (for example...addie does NOT really excel nor love sports...good to know...but grace has a natural affiinity for soccer and her mind really gets it and craves it...but its not the most important thing...) hmmm...anyway...<br />i just sold my double-jog stroller this morning. and then it made me almost start to cry because it means i don't really think i'll have another baby around while miles is still a baby...but if i'm wrong then i'll be happy and i'll buy another double if i need to. i'm wondering if my sarah is already born some place and i need to find her...like maybe she's in another state or something crazy like that...you just never know. sorry, your post just got me thinking about that.Perlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956852960780300948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319454352626199680.post-60088290106834712442010-07-01T20:50:47.145-06:002010-07-01T20:50:47.145-06:00Well. Here we are, you and I, both of us thinking...Well. Here we are, you and I, both of us thinking and doing the same things but at completely opposite (well, not completely opposite but you know how it is) ends of the spectrum - me with the busy kids, you with the not so busy kids and yet our worries are so similar and our paths, even though different, are set on the same goals. As much as we worry and want to plan and say this is the way it will be and thats that and this is what is best of our family, the reality of the whole thing is that as each child comes along and matures, we will know, guided, as to what to do with them, and how much, to make them into the most wonderful them we are capable of making them. It will all work out, dear Nancy, and I am glad to see you are just having fun while it does! You are such a good mother and I hope I can be just like you when I grow up! (I just hope I grow up before all my kids do so they can benefit from my being like you.)Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505982048644723257noreply@blogger.com