Parents

at 03/19/10 1:43PM
What is the hardest thing you've had to do in the best interest of your child?

Those who aren't parents - what's something your parents did for you, in your best interest, that was a tough decision to make?
  • kaceyatthebat
    We skipped a family funeral that was more a family reunion. It was going to mean a very long trip for the girls in their carseats ( who were just turning two) and Statler was around 6 months old. We chose not to go and made the family upset, but the girls could NOT be strapped down in their seats like that at the time. We were having trouble with them in the car and especially Cara was showing signs of claustrophobia, which runs in my family. So in the interest of the girls' comfort and mental health, we chose to stay home and Kenneth made the trip alone. It was hard to do something his parents were so visibly upset about, but every way we looked at it, the girls needed to stay home. It was totally a decision based on their best interests.
    by kaceyatthebat at 03/19/10 1:58PM
  • alwaysmilin
    My Dad let me move away from him. At the time, I thought I had made that decision and felt very justified. But he made a tough call by not fighting for...by not making it harder on me. Who can say that decision was right or wrong? I don't know, but I know God has protected me every step of the way. And each step I took, I prayed God was with Pops too..
    by alwaysmilin at 03/19/10 2:15PM
  • iloveponds
    Sometimes, the hardest thing is letting them learn from their own mistakes. That's tough!
    by iloveponds at 03/20/10 9:02AM

Sweet Adelines

at 03/17/10 8:06AM
For anyone who doesn't already know, I'm in a women's chorus called Texas Harmony. We are part of a larger organization called Sweet Adelines and we sing barbershop.

Our regional competition is next weekend and I'm tremendously nervous. I know my songs and the choreo (yes, we have choreography), but the whole contest is such a big unknown! I had a nightmare the other night about forgetting my eyelashes and my undergarments!

We're having a dress rehearsal on Monday night, the 22nd, so hopefully, I'll get all the jitters out then and be cool as a cucumber for contest!

Wish us luck!

PS
If you're a female and interested in joining a great group of women singers, come visit us! Check out our website - www.texasharmony.org
  • alwaysmilin
    Aww She She!! You have NOTHING to be nervous about! Singing is like a third arm to you, it might look weird to others, but it's just natural! Ok that really didn't make sense....what I'm trying to say is--Don't be nervous. You'll remember your eyelashes and unmentionables, I'm sure of it :D But if you do forget, just remember Little Mermaid sang in her underwear
    by alwaysmilin at 03/17/10 9:16AM
  • lauralee
    Hahaha you're so right. You'll do wonderfully!
    by lauralee at 03/17/10 11:42AM
  • pistal77
    that is cool,I didn't know about the organization. I have to check it out.
    by pistal77 at 03/17/10 12:04PM
  • windham4life
    That sounds fun! I'm sure you will do a great job!!!! What a funny nightmare. :P
    by windham4life at 03/17/10 10:00PM
  • iloveponds
    Hmmmm...might have to look that up and see what all it entails.
    by iloveponds at 03/19/10 6:30AM

You Reap What You Sow

at 03/09/10 2:37PM
I know the passage in Galatians is talking about reaping spiritual rewards, but do you think that applies to what happens within the world?
  • cascadingharmony
    Yes, to an extent. I don't think it's as simple as good things happen to good people and visa versa.

    I have more thoughts in my head, but they don't currently have words attached! :) Maybe it will come to me soon.
    by cascadingharmony at 03/09/10 4:51PM
  • windham4life
    I definitely think it can apply! (It doesn't always happen that way because sometimes life isn't fair, but for the most part, I think we reap what we sow in pretty much all areas of life!)
    by windham4life at 03/09/10 5:31PM

Moms who work outside the home...

at 03/04/10 8:34AM
How do you do it all? What are the tricks you use to keep work/life balance?
  • iloveponds
    You don't do it all...you delegate! That's my philosophy, anyway.
    by iloveponds at 03/05/10 11:28AM
  • cabinmommajuju
    you just haveta let go of things that you once thought were oh so important and now realize eh! i'll get to that when i get to it! my kids are gonna be gone before too long and i'm tired!
    by cabinmommajuju at 03/05/10 1:34PM
  • windham4life
    My mom always worked and she had 5 kids. I didn't realize the significance of that until I was much older. Now I realize she was Super Mom! She must have only gotten about 4 hours of sleep each night. I really don't know how she did it. God bless all the mothers out there!
    by windham4life at 03/05/10 11:17PM

Husbands

at 03/01/10 6:20AM
Hubby is feeling better and finally got a full night's sleep, which is a much prayed for blessing! He's also been busy in the garage making little odds and ends for me. Go to his page on Facebook and see the 2 cutting boards, the set of coasters and the 2 trivets (the trivets are my fav) he made! I'm so glad he's been able to do a little wood-working. It's something he's able to do at his own speed, so even if he's hurting badly or if his ticker's not cooperating, he can do a little at a time and rest whenever he needs to.

I love that the first things he thinks of making are things for me! Have I told you this before...lol...he may not be perfect but he's so amazingly perfect for me!!
  • alwaysmilin
    :)
    by alwaysmilin at 03/02/10 2:42PM
  • cabinmommajuju
    aaah, so glad he's better and makes you feel so loved.
    by cabinmommajuju at 03/02/10 3:18PM