tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.comments2019-12-20T06:50:28.735-05:00The Crowded Kitchen of Love and NoiseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-76579851886950775042019-12-20T06:50:28.735-05:002019-12-20T06:50:28.735-05:00Feeling really lucky to find the Ink for All app. ...Feeling really lucky to find the Ink for All app. Things like the fact that it lets you hide suggestions help me stay focused, it's helped me be more productive http://bit.ly/2DWi1K9sarikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026998944732101693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-68990879955921644712019-12-19T05:46:54.072-05:002019-12-19T05:46:54.072-05:00Do you find that you have trouble concentrating wo...Do you find that you have trouble concentrating working with text editors? I feel so grateful that I stumbled upon the INK for All application. Impressed with its advanced Accessibility Features, my favorite is the option to collapse its grammar suggestions: http://bit.ly/2DWi1K9sravyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004314426379464234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-8929738361471221222012-04-18T14:32:19.856-04:002012-04-18T14:32:19.856-04:00Jamie, I just watched Iron Lady, about Margaret Th...Jamie, I just watched Iron Lady, about Margaret Thatcher, and it has me mulling so many of the same thoughts. Also, the reality that I walked out of full-time work as a young, 27 year old mother, and will, at the earliest, now walk back in at the age of 41, has me kind of pensive and reflective. Thanks for writing.<br /><br />ChristaChristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10840069729233147574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-50397683088989252522011-11-05T10:41:12.166-04:002011-11-05T10:41:12.166-04:00Tia, it was all the rage among seminary couples at...Tia, it was all the rage among seminary couples at Grace when Dan was there, and I worked with people who used it at Lakeland Christian. My mom had daycare clients who really pushed it, but it never felt right. I tried a bit of it in desperation on high-maintenance firstborn, and it was a disaster. It really upset Dan, who's the natural attachment parent in our house, and I let go of my NDmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631095462543937245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-61707932030356476982011-11-05T03:32:00.110-04:002011-11-05T03:32:00.110-04:00Did you try babywise before? I did with Jonah and ...Did you try babywise before? I did with Jonah and had a horrible time with it, then with Ellie and Gracia I followed the idea of feed-play-sleep and they seemed to get themselves into a little pattern. Somehow with Liora I transitioned to nursing her to sleep and she has not been the happiest baby on the block. She still nurses all day and all night, but for what ever reason we figure she needs Tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06828514423251025397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-48105780294844436822011-08-31T10:04:52.358-04:002011-08-31T10:04:52.358-04:00We've already had words, so I think helping in...We've already had words, so I think helping in the class is out, plus M couldn't come. The only other teacher was IM's teacher last year, and she was only a bit better. Prayers needed as I wade through these possibilities!NDmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631095462543937245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-17610636644999517382011-08-31T09:51:11.831-04:002011-08-31T09:51:11.831-04:00Woah. How about a teacher change? I wish I would h...Woah. How about a teacher change? I wish I would have done that for my son when he was in kindergarten. I think it was really bad for his self esteem. They don't need to be criticized all day. Or maybe get in the classroom and "help" but really go to observe? These kind of teachers drive me nuts. They are the ones that do it because its a job, not because they love it.Sharon McKeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175158027195820326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-73386578410830147702011-08-06T22:27:33.686-04:002011-08-06T22:27:33.686-04:00It's one of those things that makes great sens...It's one of those things that makes great sense when you have one little baby and nothing else to do. My friends who've done it have rarely continued it past the first or second kid. M did use the potty for #2 if I knew she had to go, but there was no way I was going to spend my day watching an immobile infant for signs of needing to pee with 2 active boys and a home to manage and a NDmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631095462543937245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-28727019769566711292011-08-06T16:15:54.449-04:002011-08-06T16:15:54.449-04:00let me tell you that i love the idea of EC, but ne...let me tell you that i love the idea of EC, but never really got around to it :) ella peacefully and simply potty learned at 3 1/2, and all of the snarky advice before that point was unappreciated. i hear ya.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293805145238067840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-2228045574881315672011-07-18T08:43:25.093-04:002011-07-18T08:43:25.093-04:00hey, i was thinking about assigned tables. JOKING...hey, i was thinking about assigned tables. JOKING. glad you're enjoying this as much as i am!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293805145238067840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-80100159248668184602011-07-02T16:33:47.693-04:002011-07-02T16:33:47.693-04:00I tried those in the FBs, but there wasn't eno...I tried those in the FBs, but there wasn't enough stuffing space in the pocket, and we had the same leak and ammonia problem. Now that I know I can triple stuff the BGs, I'll pull out the hemp inserts and give them another try. I hate how long they take to dry, but I'll see if they work better in a bigger pocket. I'm so pleased that 3 microfiber inserts worked!NDmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631095462543937245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-27930515442441134902011-07-02T16:25:34.308-04:002011-07-02T16:25:34.308-04:00Try using hemp liners at night. They are extra abs...Try using hemp liners at night. They are extra absorbent. <br />Rachel HoekmanRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914874659932515569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-82056225277763386842011-05-28T10:43:35.682-04:002011-05-28T10:43:35.682-04:00Sounds great! The event and the company!Sounds great! The event and the company!NDmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631095462543937245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-33402406781408932462011-05-28T10:33:23.741-04:002011-05-28T10:33:23.741-04:00have you guys gone to listen to music at Oglebay? ...have you guys gone to listen to music at Oglebay? it starts this sunday evening, and it is lovely. low key, and lots of space for the kids to run around. we'd love to get our families together sometime, regardless.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293805145238067840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-49972397261640092832011-05-16T13:45:32.099-04:002011-05-16T13:45:32.099-04:00I felt like the message was: Hmmm, most parents we...I felt like the message was: Hmmm, most parents we see here don't parent like you do, so we give them medication so they don't beat/abuse their kids. However, you know what you're doing, so your squirrely kid doesn't need meds. <br /><br />Good news, but I'm still nervous going forward because we're already tired.NDmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631095462543937245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-16397126051749564082011-05-15T20:44:06.551-04:002011-05-15T20:44:06.551-04:00Oh, I didn't even see that. I was just commen...Oh, I didn't even see that. I was just commenting on what you wrote.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293805145238067840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-6807320329594111562011-05-13T14:19:42.798-04:002011-05-13T14:19:42.798-04:00Oops, meant Kelly M, but good stuff discussed arou...Oops, meant Kelly M, but good stuff discussed around here too!NDmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631095462543937245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-63648193233152204932011-05-13T14:00:45.709-04:002011-05-13T14:00:45.709-04:00don't worry, there are plenty of us around her...don't worry, there are plenty of us around here :) you're in good company as one of the local weirdos :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293805145238067840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-85780472419537382032011-05-13T13:23:45.417-04:002011-05-13T13:23:45.417-04:00Kelly, I learned lots of the good stuff from you!Kelly, I learned lots of the good stuff from you!NDmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631095462543937245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-59917502633219534092011-05-13T13:13:08.912-04:002011-05-13T13:13:08.912-04:00all right, there's my freak flag flying!all right, there's my freak flag flying!NDmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631095462543937245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-24248699335597435422011-05-12T14:47:59.827-04:002011-05-12T14:47:59.827-04:00I'll need to write a Danica-dedicated post, bu...I'll need to write a Danica-dedicated post, but the short answer is that we are attachment parents and Dr. Sears is the crunchy place to start! There's a lot of history about our personal choices, but I'm happy with our direction.NDmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631095462543937245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-56443941268893608862011-05-12T14:39:43.761-04:002011-05-12T14:39:43.761-04:00Now I want an explanation of your wacky parenting ...Now I want an explanation of your wacky parenting ways! Do you recommend any parenting books/philosophies? Steven and I consider it a letdown if a major life announcement doesn't raise questions (mostly from family members) about our mental competency, or at the very least raise a few eyebrows. I doubt that our parenting choices will be an exception, should we ever have children.Daynica Schmaynicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374275373109632134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-2249971259575360132011-05-07T16:31:59.524-04:002011-05-07T16:31:59.524-04:00agreed.agreed.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293805145238067840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-16499370210026287042011-05-01T20:24:04.429-04:002011-05-01T20:24:04.429-04:00this is actually kelly. i'm apparently signed...this is actually kelly. i'm apparently signed into my husband's account and am way to lazy to sign out :)PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858703063311538659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7284694045675857634.post-33962863484276252452011-05-01T20:23:26.625-04:002011-05-01T20:23:26.625-04:00oh, and FYI, if you have Blue Cross Blue Shield (I...oh, and FYI, if you have Blue Cross Blue Shield (I really have no idea who WJU's insurance is!) they've covered my out of network homebirths at 100% for two births now.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858703063311538659noreply@blogger.com