tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post4652898374018025349..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: fighting entropyThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-44012145074996786982008-01-04T16:57:00.000-06:002008-01-04T16:57:00.000-06:00Dear Jenn:Listen to your Mommmmmma:)Happy Berry Ne...Dear Jenn:<BR/>Listen to your Mommmmmma<BR/>:)<BR/>Happy Berry New Year!<BR/>Ahhhhhhhh 3 year olds!<BR/>RoothAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-58158158303660880022008-01-04T16:45:00.000-06:002008-01-04T16:45:00.000-06:00Sometimes you just have to stop and do nothing...w...Sometimes you just have to stop and do nothing...wasn't it great!?! That's one of the things that I love about Christmas week. Of course, a mom never truely completely stops, but slowing down works!<BR/>I would have fun with those blocks too.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594907511544202220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-46233104471246767982008-01-04T13:47:00.000-06:002008-01-04T13:47:00.000-06:00Great pictures and I am so glad you are taking my ...Great pictures and I am so glad you are taking my advise. I was ready to fly out when we last talked--glad you have come to your senses.<BR/>MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-53335383933252310722008-01-03T16:28:00.000-06:002008-01-03T16:28:00.000-06:00Jesus does have children and ALL of them are disob...Jesus does have children and ALL of them are disobedient continually. Thankfully, because he always obeyed his father, his children have forgiveness of sins and a righteousness not their own with which they can call God their father too. Frankly, it's that truth and the truth that he was tempted in all points as we are yet without sin and the promises that he prays for me and will never leave or forsake me that push me through another messy day!<BR/>Take heart Jen!L. Hortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15765977475625004249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-82513208672897126992008-01-03T16:24:00.000-06:002008-01-03T16:24:00.000-06:00Jen please give yourself a break! I'm not a paren...Jen please give yourself a break! I'm not a parent so I really have no business saying that to you but your mom is right. They're only going to be little once.<BR/><BR/>Now I will go to my corner and keep my berrying mouth shut.winecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033530470009978632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-22254470783646915642008-01-03T16:04:00.000-06:002008-01-03T16:04:00.000-06:00Jen- I'm at my sister's right now and she lives in...Jen- I'm at my sister's right now and she lives in 1600 square feet. There are six kids, a dog, and two cats. My sister may have taken some sort of pill and is secluded in her bedroom right now. I'm reading your blog and ignoring them all. I'm really not sure if a castle would be big enough for us all, but my only advice on this post is GET RID OF THE DOG! Then call the local Montessori school. That's what Jesus would do.Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-41409595910413761222008-01-03T15:59:00.000-06:002008-01-03T15:59:00.000-06:00because I too have fight entrophy, I will be lazy ...because I too have fight entrophy, I will be lazy and copy and paste <BR/><I>these exact thoughts that you speak of run through my mind on a daily basis. I have twins, too small of a house, too much stuff, and my chores are never ever done. Your blog has a way of making me delightfully aware that I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. So THANKS!! and happy new year! </I> I could say the same about all the comments.This post has made my day.♥.Trish.♥ Drumboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482654455512269065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-20720417275011091862008-01-03T10:47:00.000-06:002008-01-03T10:47:00.000-06:00Adult diapers would be AWESOME.And the beatitudes ...Adult diapers would be AWESOME.<BR/><BR/>And the beatitudes would be totally different if Jesus had had children. Who's blessed NOW???Swistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126937282657655091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-81321537502524228182008-01-03T09:53:00.000-06:002008-01-03T09:53:00.000-06:00Your mom sounds like a great mother. It's no wonde...Your mom sounds like a great mother. It's no wonder you turned out so well. You patience, and durability amaze me. There are days that I think I might just pull all my hair out, put on clown makeup and walk around in a daze, (on these days do think that I could call your mom)? You are doing a great job!! Start asigning little chores for the triplets, with little rewards. At our house it has worked in the past to have a grab bag full of dollar store items. Each chore done right earns you a star, when you have reached a certain # of stars you get to close your eyes, and grab a prize. For what it is worth I think you are a wonderful mother, you are doing a great job better then a lot of moms, with 1/2 the number of kids!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-77062776036303974802008-01-03T08:59:00.000-06:002008-01-03T08:59:00.000-06:00LOVE this post! Your mom has great advice. There...LOVE this post! Your mom has great advice. There is a poem I have about having kids and a clean house...I will have to find that and type it out to you. <BR/>Happy New Year!<BR/>NicoleErickson 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/14824410552862001606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-21004149774616855632008-01-03T08:20:00.000-06:002008-01-03T08:20:00.000-06:00"Or would He send his kids off to Montessori".Haha..."Or would He send his kids off to Montessori".<BR/><BR/>Haha! Works for me! And I only have 2 (2 under 28 months, I must add!). Nursery starts next week... thank goodness. Some days I feel v guilty, as your mum says, they are only little once. But then I think that as my husband is out the house 6am-7pm, there is no way on this earth that our house can be run by one person if there are two kids running around at the same time - and I'd rather they had 2 hours at nursery in the morning being enriched, than 1/2 an hour in front of the TV whilst I try and mop the floor, feed the cats, do the laundry, make the dinner and save the world. And it allows me to give my 6mo old some 'alone' time without a rowdy toddler interrupting everything she does. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there. I definitely have days like this... today being an example.. that's why I am reading blogs and not doing the laundry. <BR/><BR/>P.s. re the 'stuff'. Check out Chris's new year's resolution in 'http://inthetrenchesofmotherhood.com/', and a sobering but important film on www.storyofstuff.com - site is down at present but i hope it comes back up soon.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408935691535028803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-49195771899686811522008-01-03T07:14:00.000-06:002008-01-03T07:14:00.000-06:00So where did you get those blocks????? I was loo...So where did you get those blocks????? I was looking to get some large blocks for my kids for Christmas, but my sister offered to buy the kids blocks and, well, ya know, we ended up with a million small blocks. <BR/>So I'm still looking, and those look perfect!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294618330890288284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-20062764434004435072008-01-03T00:13:00.000-06:002008-01-03T00:13:00.000-06:00I know it is hard to do, but I have given up on ha...I know it is hard to do, but I have given up on having a clean house. Our downstairs area is tidied up during naptime and after the kids go to bed, but the upstairs is total disorganization and it will stay that way for who knows how long! Our kitchen floor disgusts me and could be mopped 3 times a day but I don't have the energy. Hey, maybe give the kids a mop and see what happens...can't be any worse than asking them to pick up dog poop..HA! Still laughing about the adult diapers!Casey's triohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642538674985608613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-6863118570097451832008-01-02T22:58:00.000-06:002008-01-02T22:58:00.000-06:00Thank you for expressing so well the frustration t...Thank you for expressing so well the frustration that all of us feel, even if we don't have four small children! Is it the media that tells us we have to be and look perfect 24-7?<BR/><BR/>Your house will never be "perfect," and no one is going to die because of that. The kids might pick up a few germs, but -- as my great grandmother used to say, "You have to eat a peck of dirt during your life." Germs in moderation will make them stronger.<BR/><BR/>Not getting dressed is not the end of the world. Loving your family and yourself is what life is all about.<BR/><BR/>Love, SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-26966907046698140532008-01-02T22:10:00.000-06:002008-01-02T22:10:00.000-06:00Oh, that box of neatly aligned blocks made my brai...Oh, that box of neatly aligned blocks made my brain soooo happy. If it were me, I'd come up with some system of layering the blocks, with each layer separated by a piece of cardboard that has each block outlined on it. THAT'S a sickness.<BR/><BR/>This past weekend we gutted my girls' playroom, and now every shelf, bin, drawer and tub is labeled for them to easily put things away. Hah! We'll see about that, but after three days, IT'S STILL CLEAN! There is hope for you!<BR/><BR/>I already love your mother. Her common sense advice was da bomb. You should call and talk to her every day. All day. Can I get her number, too?All Things BDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471290940963547810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-27835605147608363752008-01-02T21:42:00.000-06:002008-01-02T21:42:00.000-06:00R E L A X!!!! Sit down with your new Pottery Barn...R E L A X!!!! Sit down with your new Pottery Barn catalog........you did get yours didn't you? Check out page 28 for Molly & the garage, photos & blogging page 43 & 46, bar on page 52, organizing 118-119, sudoku game (I am addicted to this game - got one similiar to this for Christmas) on page sale 9 and last but not least the mini travel bar set on sale page 10 to keep with you on your many outings.gatorbetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466814029841651913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-70170432317956380482008-01-02T20:54:00.000-06:002008-01-02T20:54:00.000-06:00I'm not sure why toddlers enjoy scooping up dog po...I'm not sure why toddlers enjoy scooping up dog poop so much, but I am sure glad they do! <BR/><BR/>I'm convinced that the original entropy was created by the world's first toddlers...and it just has kept on going. <BR/><BR/>I keep thinking that I am going to let go of the overwhelming desire to organize EVERYTHING. But it looks like instead I am just going to lose my mind.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18010155174814652914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-86841823951030281542008-01-02T20:26:00.000-06:002008-01-02T20:26:00.000-06:00These exact thoughts that you speak of run through...These exact thoughts that you speak of run through my mind on a daily basis. I have twins, too small of a house, too much stuff, and my chores are never ever done. Your blog has a way of making me delightfully aware that I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. So THANKS!! and happy new year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com