Comments for Val's Life http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog Wed, 19 May 2010 17:52:27 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on The Baby Handbook: How to Train Your Parents, Months 5 & 6 by Signe Freed http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=191&cpage=1#comment-1900 Signe Freed Wed, 19 May 2010 17:52:27 +0000 http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=191#comment-1900 Yep, the party's over. You have a real mover and shaker on your hands. A few years ago, I remember putting my finger in my son's mouth to see if he had put something in there and he totally chomped it. We were at NFM and I just screamed. He wouldn't let go. His dad had help get him to open his mouth! In hind sight, coming at your teething 6 month old w/an extended finger, is sort of like putting a fork into a toaster. I will never repeat that mistake. Yep, the party’s over. You have a real mover and shaker on your hands. A few years ago, I remember putting my finger in my son’s mouth to see if he had put something in there and he totally chomped it. We were at NFM and I just screamed. He wouldn’t let go. His dad had help get him to open his mouth! In hind sight, coming at your teething 6 month old w/an extended finger, is sort of like putting a fork into a toaster. I will never repeat that mistake.

]]> Comment on The Baby Handbook: How to Train Your Parents, Months 3 and 4 by Janda http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=188&cpage=1#comment-1358 Janda Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:46:46 +0000 http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=188#comment-1358 That is HILARIOUS!! That is HILARIOUS!!

]]> Comment on The Baby Handbook: How to Train Your Parents, Months 3 and 4 by Christy http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=188&cpage=1#comment-1344 Christy Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:45:50 +0000 http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=188#comment-1344 Oh, the memories that Baby Cael has brought to my mind! He's right on with his thoughts; this much is true. :-) Oh, the memories that Baby Cael has brought to my mind! He’s right on with his thoughts; this much is true. :-)

]]> Comment on The Baby Handbook: How to Train Your Parents, Months 1 and 2 by Doris http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=176&cpage=1#comment-999 Doris Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=176#comment-999 I LOVE IT VAL! Hilarious! Sounds like baby Cael has got you wrapped around his little finger!! I LOVE IT VAL! Hilarious! Sounds like baby Cael has got you wrapped around his little finger!!

]]> Comment on Afraid to be Vulnerable? by Kim http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=164&cpage=1#comment-493 Kim Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:37:53 +0000 http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=164#comment-493 Something I have learned about life's trials, struggles and storms whether they belong to me directly or they are my cross to bear by association ... God always has something for ME to learn and receive. In God's Holy Word there are many promises to stand on, lean on or carry me through when a current problem with my kidos or my finances or extended family and etc is causing me much heartache, grief and stress. God may have an area of my life/my heart that He wants to nurture and strengthen or possibly there is a problem area in my life/my heart He wants to tear down and free me from - or both. I would like to share these truths I've learned on my life's journey: * As I pray for God to do a work/make a change in someone or something affecting my life I must be open to the great possibility that in order to attain the result I hope and pray for I very well may be required by God to make some changes in my own life/heart for it's accomplishment. * Everything is in God's timing and in ALL things God is ALWAYS good and FAITHFUL ... even when we are suffering the greatest pain and loss God is at work and is doing something good in us and for us and for those we love. To accept the good I believe God will work to my favor does not mean I deny pain I am enduring. All works together to help us grow closer to God and more mature in our faith. * God doesn't promise his children a life free from sickness, sorrow and pain. God's promise is that He will be faithful to take care of us each and every time we are hurting. * Sometimes the greatest lessons are in the waiting on the Lord. I can delay His blessings for myself and my family by trying to make things happen on my own. * God is ALL knowing, merciful, gracious, ever loving and forever forgiving and because of who HE is and how He continually makes himself known in my life I believe. * God may be quiet but he is not absent. * God may disagree with our wants and desires for our life because it is best for us or perhaps it is best for those whom are a witness to our life and our testimony or both. * I AM SO LOVED, so are you!!! Something I have learned about life’s trials, struggles and storms whether they belong to me directly or they are my cross to bear by association … God always has something for ME to learn and receive.

In God’s Holy Word there are many promises to stand on, lean on or carry me through when a current problem with my kidos or my finances or extended family and etc is causing me much heartache, grief and stress. God may have an area of my life/my heart that He wants to nurture and strengthen or possibly there is a problem area in my life/my heart He wants to tear down and free me from – or both.

I would like to share these truths I’ve learned on my life’s journey:

* As I pray for God to do a work/make a change in someone or something affecting my life I must be open to the great possibility that in order to attain the result I hope and pray for I very well may be required by God to make some changes in my own life/heart for it’s accomplishment.

* Everything is in God’s timing and in ALL things God is ALWAYS good and FAITHFUL … even when we are suffering the greatest pain and loss God is at work and is doing something good in us and for us and for those we love. To accept the good I believe God will work to my favor does not mean I deny pain I am enduring. All works together to help us grow closer to God and more mature in our faith.

* God doesn’t promise his children a life free from sickness, sorrow and pain. God’s promise is that He will be faithful to take care of us each and every time we are hurting.

* Sometimes the greatest lessons are in the waiting on the Lord. I can delay His blessings for myself and my family by trying to make things happen on my own.

* God is ALL knowing, merciful, gracious, ever loving and forever forgiving and because of who HE is and how He continually makes himself known in my life I believe.

* God may be quiet but he is not absent.

* God may disagree with our wants and desires for our life because it is best for us or perhaps it is best for those whom are a witness to our life and our testimony or both.

* I AM SO LOVED, so are you!!!

]]> Comment on The proper way to throw a fit by Valerie http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=151&cpage=1#comment-432 Valerie Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:12:34 +0000 http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=151#comment-432 Thanks Dave. It was frustrating. I'm so glad it worked out and I didn't have to open......a can (of worms, of course) : ) Thanks Dave. It was frustrating. I’m so glad it worked out and I didn’t have to open……a can (of worms, of course) : )

]]> Comment on The proper way to throw a fit by David Pollard http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=151&cpage=1#comment-431 David Pollard Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:25 +0000 http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=151#comment-431 Well done. I got frustrated just reading this. Well done. I got frustrated just reading this.

]]> Comment on Lettin it all hang out by Kim http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=149&cpage=1#comment-411 Kim Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:29:18 +0000 http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=149#comment-411 PS: I am no stranger to having a "bikini bod", back in the day, BUT it was the right size and style to cover me appropriately - even though it was a two-piece, and yet women and girls it IS possible to achieve both. I am also no stranger to wearing shorter skirts, I had great legs; and I've wore fitted clothing, I had a great figure. I have always had "style" and liked to dress in style but there are boundaries and because of that self worth I've also always had "class". Something I've learned in my many experiences as a young woman and now grown woman is some things never change. On this subject of modestly bottom line is our outward appearance is a reflection of what is going on internally and very pointedly - Trashy is what trashy does, no matter how well you dress up! And let's be practical and honest, given the majority of people judge you by first impressions (right or wrong it is just true) why not introduce yourself to them and the rest of the world with grace and dignity and class??? PS: I am no stranger to having a “bikini bod”, back in the day, BUT it was the right size and style to cover me appropriately – even though it was a two-piece, and yet women and girls it IS possible to achieve both. I am also no stranger to wearing shorter skirts, I had great legs; and I’ve wore fitted clothing, I had a great figure. I have always had “style” and liked to dress in style but there are boundaries and because of that self worth I’ve also always had “class”.

Something I’ve learned in my many experiences as a young woman and now grown woman is some things never change. On this subject of modestly bottom line is our outward appearance is a reflection of what is going on internally and very pointedly – Trashy is what trashy does, no matter how well you dress up! And let’s be practical and honest, given the majority of people judge you by first impressions (right or wrong it is just true) why not introduce yourself to them and the rest of the world with grace and dignity and class???

]]> Comment on Lettin it all hang out by Kim http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=149&cpage=1#comment-410 Kim Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:06:00 +0000 http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=149#comment-410 There is very much an applicable parenting lesson in this rant! I would like to go to the pool, an amusment park, a shopping mall or for cry'n out loud the grocery store without having to be concerned for what my young and impressionable boys are viewing (certainly the parents of impressionable girls are just as concerned). I do my best to protect their innocence from TV, music, magazines, computer access etc etc etc ... how am I suppose to protect my boys from the vulgarity and X rated junk on the streets, in public places, family outings, school and yes, even church?! I have been shocked at what some will actually wear to church! All I have to say is WOMEN if you wear it why in the world do you think the young girls won't? Parents if you buy it or allow it what comes next? I completely agree! WHERE IS THE RESPECT? WHERE IS THE DIGNITY? WHERE ARE THE MORALS? Respect, morality and dignity for self went out with the wash long ago and now respect, morality and dignity for others is/has been in rapid decline. Almost every time I am in a public place with my children someone's behavior or appearance is a perfect segue to another wondrous parenting lesson on the afore-mentioned godly characteristics I hope to always portray and pray my boys will desire for themselves AND the young girls they will one day surely be interested in. There is very much an applicable parenting lesson in this rant! I would like to go to the pool, an amusment park, a shopping mall or for cry’n out loud the grocery store without having to be concerned for what my young and impressionable boys are viewing (certainly the parents of impressionable girls are just as concerned). I do my best to protect their innocence from TV, music, magazines, computer access etc etc etc … how am I suppose to protect my boys from the vulgarity and X rated junk on the streets, in public places, family outings, school and yes, even church?! I have been shocked at what some will actually wear to church! All I have to say is WOMEN if you wear it why in the world do you think the young girls won’t? Parents if you buy it or allow it what comes next? I completely agree! WHERE IS THE RESPECT? WHERE IS THE DIGNITY? WHERE ARE THE MORALS? Respect, morality and dignity for self went out with the wash long ago and now respect, morality and dignity for others is/has been in rapid decline. Almost every time I am in a public place with my children someone’s behavior or appearance is a perfect segue to another wondrous parenting lesson on the afore-mentioned godly characteristics I hope to always portray and pray my boys will desire for themselves AND the young girls they will one day surely be interested in.

]]> Comment on Please don’t be another B.F. by Doris http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=137&cpage=1#comment-352 Doris Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:51:36 +0000 http://www.parentingwithpeace.com/blog/?p=137#comment-352 Val! I just wanted you to know that it means a lot to me too to have a new friend here because I don't have any except those back at home, which is waaaaaaaay too far away to get to really spend time with any of them on a regular basis! And I really enjoy hanging out with you as well, so I will definitely do everything I can for us to stay friends! And I'm really bummed that we don't have any classes together next semester! You should change your classes to assessment and substance abuse so we can hang out! ;) Val! I just wanted you to know that it means a lot to me too to have a new friend here because I don’t have any except those back at home, which is waaaaaaaay too far away to get to really spend time with any of them on a regular basis! And I really enjoy hanging out with you as well, so I will definitely do everything I can for us to stay friends! And I’m really bummed that we don’t have any classes together next semester! You should change your classes to assessment and substance abuse so we can hang out! ;)

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