Category Archive
The following is a list of all entries from the Behavior category.
The Baby Handbook: How to Train Your Parents, Months 9 & 10
Filed in Behavior,Parenting, July 22, 2010, 8:15 pm by ValerieHello there, I’m back for more advice-giving, albeit a few days later than normal. I’ve been a bit busy, so much to do, learn, and see right now, so please forgive the tardiness. Let’s get down to business. 1. I hope you’re enjoying mealtimes as much as I am, as in the last post, the [...]
The Baby Handbook: How to Train Your Parents, Months 3 and 4
Filed in Behavior,Miscellaneous,Parenting, January 14, 2010, 8:56 am by ValerieGreetings devoted readers! This is your good friend, baby Cael. As you can see, I’ve completed the second installment of the baby handbook. These last two months have been almost as much fun as the first two, just see what I have in store! 1. In the first installment, I discussed with you how to [...]
I Apologize for the Scare
Filed in Behavior,Blessings,Parenting,Teenagers, August 16, 2009, 2:52 pm by ValerieOn Friday, I visited a place I used to work to catch up and see what is going on before the little guy is born. There are a few people there who regularly read this blog, and a couple others who know enough about my private life that I share quite a few things with [...]
Afraid to be Vulnerable?
Filed in Behavior,Frustration,Teenagers, August 3, 2009, 7:29 am by ValerieI think I discovered in church yesterday why so many people are afraid to go to church. They’re afraid of being vulnerable. Being a hormonal pregnant woman right now, just about anything can produce tears. But what I really got out of it is that if you are in the presence of God, you are [...]
The proper way to throw a fit
Filed in Behavior,Frustration,Parenting,Uncategorized, June 24, 2009, 3:02 pm by ValerieI’ve had three incidents recently that required, well, some complaining, if not someone deserving to have their head roll. You may think that’s a bit dramatic, but I’m the type of person who likes justice and fairness and for things to go the way they are supposed to. We bought some family passes to the [...]
Bread Crumbs in the Butter
Filed in Behavior,Frustration, February 2, 2009, 12:39 pm by ValerieThis morning I was making toast, and was thinking about not getting bread crumbs in the margarine container after I buttered the first piece, and was redipping the knife to butter the second piece. I wondered how many people are diligent about not getting the bread crumbs into the butter, and if so, what do [...]
Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be….stupid
Filed in Behavior,Frustration, January 26, 2009, 5:42 pm by ValerieThis is such an apt post. I’ve had some things bursting out of me the last couple of weeks, and have not been sure how to write about it, ergo no blog last week. But today, I can no longer hold it in. I know someone in my personal life who is, well, stupid. I’m [...]
Can’t Always Get What You Want
Filed in Behavior,Business,Parenting, January 12, 2009, 1:48 pm by ValerieOr can you? Last week, I attended a monthly meeting for an organization that I belong to (Heartland Coaches Association). Our guest speaker was informing us about “obstacle busters”. When it comes to parenting, I have the following questions for you: 1) What do you want? 2) What are you doing to get it? Just [...]
Conforming to His Image
Filed in Behavior,Christianity,Parenting, December 8, 2008, 9:36 am by ValerieI’m a bit uncomfortable with the topic this week. Yes, I know I picked it. But the more I sit here considering what to write, the more I am unsure of myself. Confession: I am not a Bible scholar. So as I consider what “conforming to the image of Christ” means, I admit that I [...]
Lessons in Parenting
Filed in Behavior,Christianity,Parenting, December 1, 2008, 2:53 pm by ValerieThis is still a continuation of the theme “Moms are Made in His Image”, but I’m moving on to the part about what God wants us to learn from being a parent. 1) We are not really in control, and we need to surrender our children to Him 2) He uses our children to conform [...]
