http://mandymom.com/blog1 Childish Wishes and Runny-Nose Kisses! Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:17:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat was ... http://mandymom.com/blog1/2008/07/24/matthew-1422-33-faith/ Another day with a bad beginning.  I woke up to Kbaby's cries and found him soaked in his own throw up.  Gag!  I cleaned him off with a wipe, then nursed him, only to have him throw that up all over me (and my fresh, clean sheets).  I bathed him, ... http://mandymom.com/blog1/2008/07/24/bad-beginnings/      1. Who is your man? Well, his name is Brandon. I call him B-dawg, Hubby, or Hubster 2. How long have you been together? Nearly seven years, married for nearly six. 3. How long dated? We re-met in October 2001 at a church convention.  We started talking immediately after. 4. How old is ... http://mandymom.com/blog1/2008/07/23/hubby-loving/ I'm having a bad day.  *Sigh*  Not just... "Hey, I'm in a bad mood" sort of day... but "things keep happening and I feel like I'm drowning" sort of day. http://mandymom.com/blog1/2008/07/23/having-a-bad-day/ Strangely enough, my blog keeps me accountable.  If I write something in it, I feel like I have to follow through.  So, it's a great place to write down my To-Do's, not only because I like lists (and checking them off gives me a sense of accomplishment), but because I ... http://mandymom.com/blog1/2008/07/22/the-game-plan-cleaning/ I was emailed this video today.... and wow, it really made me cry. It's worth watching, and it's a true (happy) story! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adYbFQFXG0U http://mandymom.com/blog1/2008/07/22/thisll-make-you-cry/ It's amazing how children in a family can differ so drastically from one another.  My first born, M, was a very sweet natured child.  She was a dream child, really.  She was soft, gentle, quiet, and obedient.  She was able to entertain herself, but also liked to follow me around ... http://mandymom.com/blog1/2008/07/22/parenting-personalities/ Someone called me this evening asking about our home.  We didn't list it, we just put a for sale by owner sign out front.  Quite frankly, I was feeling a little discouraged thinking no one would want our home because it needs so much work.  Evidently, someone is interested! Still, I ... http://mandymom.com/blog1/2008/07/21/oh-my-goodness/ I'm not really into magazines anymore.  I stopped subscribing to them a couple years ago when I realized there was nothing beneficial inside.  Somehow, I am still getting a parenting magazine, which I usually end up flipping through when I'm eating lunch or having a snack. Today I realized exactly why ... http://mandymom.com/blog1/2008/07/21/bad-advice-in-parenting-magazines/ Since I was in Houston for five days last week, I'm a little behind on some of my chores Home Blessings.  Therefore, I have a load of things to do today.... and, fortunately, I have the energy and motivation as well.  Here's my list!  What to you have to do today? - ... http://mandymom.com/blog1/2008/07/21/to-dos/