tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post7179194962005365039..comments2024-03-29T00:01:27.290-06:00Comments on fountains of home: Seven Quick Takes vol. 101Christy from fountains of homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130888193737436970noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-46198234690389503272014-09-21T20:05:02.062-06:002014-09-21T20:05:02.062-06:00I am of the "ride it out until they grow out ...I am of the "ride it out until they grow out of it" school of toddler discipline. So if I were you, I would just tweak my routine until Nora grows out of the crying-during-book-time thing. Maybe confine story time to Nora's nap time? My husband travels a lot and sometimes I read to the kids at the kitchen table and hold the book up while I'm reading so everyone can see the pictures (like a teacher or librarian does). That might help if Nora is distracted with food. Or maybe try giving her a snack while you read to the kids on the couch. My kids also enjoy audio books, especially the Dr. Seuss series, so maybe settle them in with that. They are still hearing a story and maybe Nora won't notice. Finally, the world won't end if kids aren't read aloud to daily. My husband and I love to read, its probably our favorite pastime. Of all the things to do with the kids, reading with them is my favorite. That said, there have been weeks when I didn't read my kids a single story because of whatever was going on in our lives and they are fine. 5 year old can read, younger ones recognize letters, everyone still enjoys books. Other times we read multiple books a day. Basically, just do what works for you in the time being and in a couple of weeks it will no longer be an issue cause kids are ALWAYS switching it up on us. Tamarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14888452256955690906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-14574389480837085342014-09-21T09:26:40.629-06:002014-09-21T09:26:40.629-06:00I can totally relate to #2. I am a new reader but...I can totally relate to #2. I am a new reader but I think you said in another guest post that you realized after awhile that we can't keep toddlers (and babies) happy all the time. That really hit home for me. I always think that if I just try harder I make every one happy / anticipate needs as if I only had one child. But the reality is I have a 4 yr old, 2 1/2 yr old, and 8 month old that all have different needs and sometimes things are going to get chaotic and it's not my fault and all I can do is keep trying, do one thing at a time (food, naps, get them outside or playing in water) and try better tomorrow.Lauren and Joe O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512344004821390265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-73269978201106014742014-09-21T01:50:49.177-06:002014-09-21T01:50:49.177-06:00Oh Christy, I can totally relate to #2 and I'm...Oh Christy, I can totally relate to #2 and I'm slightly dreading when the new baby comes and I'll inevitably be tied up nursing when squabbles/ tantrums arise! I Def. Have a short wick and struggle with patience. <br />Also, I've been wanting to check out the roosevelts. Glad to know it's worth watching! And I love the picts you posted!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695179104841318390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-44701430850813364952014-09-20T08:16:05.264-06:002014-09-20T08:16:05.264-06:00Pioneer Woman's pot roast is my favoriteeeee!!...Pioneer Woman's pot roast is my favoriteeeee!! Right. So, I have 1/5 the number of children as you, and I was just discussing with a friend about how I so easily lost my temper with little Will because he woke up early from his nap . . . because he was SICK AND TEETHING. Open the floodgates of guilt.. Anyway, my point is that we all get to that point every once in a while! Try not to be so hard on yourself. INTERNET HUGS.Theresa Breslinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880852012326491741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-3562163261773329002014-09-19T21:37:34.338-06:002014-09-19T21:37:34.338-06:00Uh, also, husbands traveling/working a lot...that ...Uh, also, husbands traveling/working a lot...that is so tough.<br />When I had the tiny crowd, my husband was a FOCUS missionary. They were supposed to be "radically available" to their students, which made him pretty much unavailable to us. Man that was hard. Now, my husband has to travel quite a bit for work, and I am with you! When you don't have that adult companionship, especially from the one you love most, all stress is compounded! Praying it's just a season for y'all! ;-)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135272827538989265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-25821118940410043842014-09-19T21:34:25.275-06:002014-09-19T21:34:25.275-06:00You are such a sweet, loving mama. It is evidence...You are such a sweet, loving mama. It is evidenced all over the place. Being in constant need by all those little ones is just plain hard. For those of us (like Kendra, I loved her post) who have older children, it's challenging still, but not quite as much. I seriously felt like I was constantly drowning, everyone was going to grow up to hate me, and I went to bed most nights feeling like a total failure. BUT. Now those little ones are getting older and primarily remember the wonderful moments of being tiny, they are turning into amazing, interesting human beings, and they can be reasoned with. It will get better. I know that doesn't help right now....trust me do I know.... But, you are giving your best, even when you loose patience. Just get back up and try again. I still carry guilt from those days, but I try hard to give it to God, knowing that HE saw my efforts. He sees yours. :-) Peace, sweet sister.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135272827538989265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-28884225035050976092014-09-19T20:42:05.175-06:002014-09-19T20:42:05.175-06:00Okay, a few things...1) You are just like every ot...Okay, a few things...1) You are just like every other mom with littles, I feel. Okay, maybe I should not assume, so I'll say, you're just like me! And, I feel like it goes in phases. What's even weirder is I feel that we all have those yucky times at the same time. When I'm at my lowest, more often than not I see a lot more of these posts popping up - it's like we're all experiencing it together. I wish you could have at least a morning/week to yourself. I did that for about six weeks this summer, and even if I was in my home with the babysitter, it felt like Heaven. You're in my prayers - I need them too :) 2) I have to start that documentary. LOVED John Adams! 3) Your pictures are gorgeous! 4) Thanks a mil for the shout-out! Britt Fiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15306259519375341098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-87011930907752641722014-09-19T16:29:19.307-06:002014-09-19T16:29:19.307-06:00My husband would love it if I would watch a histor...My husband would love it if I would watch a historical documentary with him. Those and historical books are his love language. Mine - not so much!<br /><br />And I don't blame you - I would have chickened out on my walk that evening as well!Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-67045917619308057522014-09-19T15:28:58.675-06:002014-09-19T15:28:58.675-06:00Your. Pictures. Are. Gorgeous.
Just saying. Your. Pictures. Are. Gorgeous. <br /><br />Just saying. Adrie Littlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03791798892535599096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-56704298145227502602014-09-19T15:11:23.594-06:002014-09-19T15:11:23.594-06:00You can't be Theodore Roosevelt, you're Jo...You can't be Theodore Roosevelt, you're John Adams!!" - Hilarious! I'm the same way.<br /><br />And the part about the pecan pie made me laugh out loud.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805401564651493025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-33564527494569417672014-09-19T14:40:55.097-06:002014-09-19T14:40:55.097-06:00I don't even have half the number of kids you ...I don't even have half the number of kids you (not possible, I know) do but I know the feeling of being needed by all and failing at meeting even basic needs. Poor Grumpy Kitty and her cast though... she takes the cake. My brother had a broken leg at the same age, it was right around Christmas, and he was so sad and pathetic. Anyway, hang in there friend, I'm rooting for you! And girl, I could have written #5, including the part about Paul Giamatti. History nerd twins.Ellen Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01282413486073228102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-71135754160065583292014-09-19T13:34:44.006-06:002014-09-19T13:34:44.006-06:00I don't have as many littles as you do but the...I don't have as many littles as you do but there is still plenty of yelling and baby/toddler screaming. I think my 16 month old is jealous of me ever holding or touching anyone else. So she screams/cries until I stop. It's hard because for so long it's "keep the baby happy!" and then suddenly it's "the baby is ruling our whole house!".<br /><br />Anyway, love those pictures!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15968478074259385397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-56655437415601287282014-09-19T13:21:48.008-06:002014-09-19T13:21:48.008-06:00I empathize completely. If it isn't the 3 yea...I empathize completely. If it isn't the 3 year old refusing to use the potty, it's the toddler screaming because he doesn't want to share, or the infant fussing because I can't get to him immediately. My hubby has been working late a few nights this week too. You're doing fine. Ever onward, sister ;)passing through mountainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478915164633102729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883970092765312318.post-53287838825703421342014-09-19T12:38:23.444-06:002014-09-19T12:38:23.444-06:00I hope all the crazy settles down for you soon. I ...I hope all the crazy settles down for you soon. I know I've been struggling recently with my short fuse which inevitably gets taken out on the kids... and then I feel even worse. Just made chili and cornbread, which is a very surprising huge hit in my house! Probably all the crackers and cheese the kids get to add. There are crumbs everywhere, but no complaining so it's worth it!Francinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904134944835186397noreply@blogger.com