tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post4860437686861700800..comments2023-05-03T09:03:23.909-04:00Comments on The Blessed Nest: Creating a Welcoming Home: If Mama Ain't Happy...Stacey @ The Blessed Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033930461129202765noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-11031292982845063952008-10-05T17:42:00.000-04:002008-10-05T17:42:00.000-04:00Can I get a witness? I was CRANKY a couple of day...Can I get a witness? I was CRANKY a couple of days in a row this week. And the vibe in the house followed suit. It was so bad, in fact, that I asked a friend to pray for my attitude! Thanks for posting this as a word to me to keep my attitude in check as we begin a fabulous new week!Southern Fried Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772821883734481802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-29198070848572332602008-09-29T15:52:00.000-04:002008-09-29T15:52:00.000-04:00This is so true! It's definitely up to me to set t...This is so true! It's definitely up to me to set the tone in our home.Christina J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14002677134681380015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-2304856574559081382008-09-29T00:29:00.000-04:002008-09-29T00:29:00.000-04:00Incredible reminder! Thanks. Did you find your "...Incredible reminder! Thanks. Did you find your "strength"? Love it!GrannySmithGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151967959608607782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-90182549682064258772008-09-26T20:16:00.000-04:002008-09-26T20:16:00.000-04:00Oh, so true!! Thanks for reminding us to parent o...Oh, so true!! Thanks for reminding us to parent on purpose. I've been on your blog a couple of times and have enjoyed it. Nice to 'meet' you!ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015484523853089779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-61192846833850850162008-09-26T18:49:00.000-04:002008-09-26T18:49:00.000-04:00Hi, Stacey! When we were in Buffalo, you and I dis...Hi, Stacey! When we were in Buffalo, you and I discussed becoming vendors. Well, guess what! I did my first sale last week! I posted about it today. Check it out when you get a chance...<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.whisperwoodcottage.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://www.whisperwoodcottage.blogspot.com/<BR/></A><BR/><BR/>AmyWhisperWood Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09927708285336828046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-49407384041269354542008-09-26T14:57:00.000-04:002008-09-26T14:57:00.000-04:00That is so true! We don't have any kids yet but I ...That is so true! We don't have any kids yet but I pray that I will be able to set a good tone for my family.Sweet Simplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612389037838617767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-2879888460322177162008-09-26T00:41:00.000-04:002008-09-26T00:41:00.000-04:00Setting the tone is such a challenge, but when it'...Setting the tone is such a challenge, but when it's set right, ahhh....the difference it makes.Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152743288585898776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-21693875984131028042008-09-25T16:22:00.000-04:002008-09-25T16:22:00.000-04:00Awe, what a cute story! Out of the mouths of babes...Awe, what a cute story! Out of the mouths of babes...so cute. Reminded me of my daughter when she was really small she saw tears rolling down my face from watching a sad movie & she grabbed my face and said, "water face". We still say that anytime one of us has tears!Darlene - Our Creative Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772878459044831715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-69605894774933189092008-09-25T14:28:00.000-04:002008-09-25T14:28:00.000-04:00What an adorable post!!! And so true. Sometimes we...What an adorable post!!! And so true. Sometimes we as Moms just need to stop & smell the roses, too, as trite as that may sound. Your little terror sounds precious to me!! :0)<BR/><BR/>Big TX Hugs,<BR/>Stephanie<BR/>Angelic AccentsStephanie ~ Angelic Accentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08612013128110737563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-74673582362215006992008-09-25T13:25:00.000-04:002008-09-25T13:25:00.000-04:00Oh ..I love that story about your daughter..that i...Oh ..I love that story about your daughter..that is GREAT! Yes, we do set the tone for our kids and home. Great Reminder for me when they come home in about two hours...thanks!<BR/>-Sandy ToesShell in your Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942896369222883929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-85465296069919201232008-09-25T12:57:00.000-04:002008-09-25T12:57:00.000-04:00Thanks for your honesty and encouragement!Thanks for your honesty and encouragement!Shilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685484529067710610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-34450003954838649622008-09-25T12:34:00.000-04:002008-09-25T12:34:00.000-04:00stacey,amen sister! ain't that the truth. we do ...stacey,<BR/><BR/>amen sister! ain't that the truth. we do set the tone in our homes. thank you for that post.maryanne420https://www.blogger.com/profile/14687993243164866314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-73536780031985197852008-09-25T12:04:00.000-04:002008-09-25T12:04:00.000-04:00Oh boy has this been on my mind too. My teenagers...Oh boy has this been on my mind too. My teenagers react instantly to my tone. I often think that I am coming across as mad to them when I'm really just worried about them. I'm trying to work on this.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-82052082548937219652008-09-25T11:56:00.000-04:002008-09-25T11:56:00.000-04:00Love the sign. So true...so true... Because you ...Love the sign. So true...so true... Because you are a big Halloween fan like me, I wanted to let you know that I have posted a super cute vintage Halloween print today. I would love to see what wonderful things you could create with it. Have a blessed day!!!Glitter & Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837893387120051160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-17034379224016808512008-09-25T11:27:00.000-04:002008-09-25T11:27:00.000-04:00Great reminder!! :)Great reminder!! :)The Beauty Bargainistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216041135826152651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-72479667841957857142008-09-25T11:01:00.000-04:002008-09-25T11:01:00.000-04:00So true. When I set the tone, the kids fall in li...So true. When I set the tone, the kids fall in line. However, a wonderfulday can be turnedon its head in an instant if Daddy comes home in a foul mood. My husband has a routine for his ride home from work. He unloads his foul mood on God during his 20 minute ride and when he gets home, he is happy to see all of us and ready to tell me about it without the harsh emotions behind it.kristi_templehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00769371491210141794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-51280400206053840782008-09-25T10:59:00.000-04:002008-09-25T10:59:00.000-04:00What a wonderful post. It is easy to get caught u...What a wonderful post. It is easy to get caught up in the drudgery of life, but it is more important that we recognize every blessing along the way!ElizabethClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330850630712376712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-73662137820332959752008-09-25T10:56:00.000-04:002008-09-25T10:56:00.000-04:00Absolutely SO true. I have noticed that so much l...Absolutely SO true. I have noticed that so much lately. I usually take a few minutes to myself (even if it's in the bathroom) to collect my patience and strength...and it's amazing what a difference it makes. I wish I remembered to do it all the time!<BR/>CarrieBuzzings of a Queen Bee!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01620329144708471804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-19675949766862576892008-09-25T09:17:00.000-04:002008-09-25T09:17:00.000-04:00I LOVE your post and it is ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!! Oh, ...I LOVE your post and it is ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!! Oh, and I could echo what Marie said in her comment. Honestly, nothing is wrong. <BR/><BR/>It is up to me to set the tone in our small household and I work my best on it even when I am having a rotten day. Again, thanks for the reminder.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862436836886238624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2400481463048237212.post-31356716834007113642008-09-25T08:57:00.000-04:002008-09-25T08:57:00.000-04:00You are so right! I find myself just taking a deep...You are so right! I find myself just taking a deep breath sometimes and my daughter will say "what's wrong mom??" And I'm only honestly taking a deep breath or sighing. I hate that she thinks something is wrong! I'm working on that. Thanks for the reminder!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289282825766807507noreply@blogger.com