tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32466359.post7695812021463938683..comments2023-10-31T09:00:19.753-07:00Comments on The High Calling: A Note to Self - don't do this again.Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09631380533923755430noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32466359.post-49543526021399528742008-12-20T09:56:00.000-08:002008-12-20T09:56:00.000-08:00save these posts until the girls get older and sho...save these posts until the girls get older and show it to them...<BR/>it is too funny!!!<BR/>I am glad you got home safely!!!<BR/>Have a blessed Christmas,<BR/>MimiMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829978526818067941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32466359.post-29553907117455612222008-12-19T21:31:00.000-08:002008-12-19T21:31:00.000-08:00Oh, bless your heart, Beverly. You really had your...Oh, bless your heart, Beverly. You really had your hands full! I hope your back is okay. I'm glad you made it safely home. I guess you will get used to it. That is sweet about Lena trying to comfort the baby.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414636204646241763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32466359.post-70471421694002970682008-12-19T19:39:00.000-08:002008-12-19T19:39:00.000-08:00Oh my, you did have a day! I hate driving on ice, ...Oh my, you did have a day! I hate driving on ice, and I always tear up when one of my baby's gets shots. (I'm such a wimp!)<BR/><BR/>Some stores just seem to annoy children more, and I think there is just something about Kohl's. Is it the color scheme? I don't know!<BR/><BR/>A couple of years ago Jon (about 2 at the time) threw his much beloved Stinky Bear into the toilet at Kohls. Though I had done my best using paper towels to blot it to the point of soaking wet (as opposed to dripping wet) I had to ask the check out person for an extra plastic bag to carry poor Stinky home (because the only person willing to actually touch the poor thing was my weeping and wailing 2 year old who longed for his now germ infested bear so he could suck on his nose - yuck!). Of course, I had to raise my voice above the wailing to explain that Stinky had gone for a swim in Kohl's toilet, so everyone in checkout knew about our little issue. Today it's a funny memory - but not so funny then!<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you and your sweet family. Hope you get to spend lots of time this Christmas season snug and cozy at home!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724180634582208804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32466359.post-10654374964491061552008-12-19T15:31:00.000-08:002008-12-19T15:31:00.000-08:00oh, Beverly, I've had so many days like that I can...oh, Beverly, I've had so many days like that I can't even count them!! I can't say it gets easier, but you learn to ignore everyone who "stares" at you. =) hugs!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247035131903329580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32466359.post-22553286897857937252008-12-19T15:29:00.000-08:002008-12-19T15:29:00.000-08:00Oh dear, that sounds like a rough shopping experie...Oh dear, that sounds like a rough shopping experience!! I'm sorry about your back--I hope it's better now. And shame on all these people in Kohls who wouldn't help you! Christmas can bring out the best and worst in us, right?Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15561731276229223247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32466359.post-72042779939487730772008-12-19T13:52:00.000-08:002008-12-19T13:52:00.000-08:00Beverly, It's nice to know you have days like that...Beverly, It's nice to know you have days like that too since you are a supermom! :) I'm glad you all made it home safely and can enjoy your cozy home.Terahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13019638129628307219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32466359.post-46831656420602316062008-12-19T10:48:00.000-08:002008-12-19T10:48:00.000-08:00Thank you so much for your recent visit to my blog...Thank you so much for your recent visit to my blog. I'm glad that my post about cherishing the moments ministered to your heart. I wish someone had shared with me all those years ago just how quickly our children grow. Sadly, there was never a true Titus 2 woman in my life, who encouraged me to put my all into my home and motherhood. I was continually encouraged to take care of me or to be more involved in the church, and as a result, I have an entire decade that I regret.<BR/><BR/>This story was SO funny. I know it was an experience not soon repeated for you, but your way of writing is SO hilarious. <BR/><BR/>I do hope that I would have been one of those shoppers that would have gotten the door for you. Sadly, though, I might well have been one of the shoppers looking at you, thinking, "Why doesn't this mom get control of her screaming kids." Those of us who no longer have little ones always seem to forget that we were you one day not so long ago. WE, too, had tired, cranky children who cried in the stores. We, too, needed help with the doors and all the packages.<BR/><BR/>On Wednesday, I had a day similar to yours, minus the rain, the stroller, and the crying babies. I had Ella (18), my son (17), and my 10 year old dog and my 2 month old puppy. We left the house at 9:30, for vet appointments, chiropractor appointments, post-surgery appointment for my son, the library, the bank, my husband's office (to show them the puppy), and a few other stops. After all the running around, I didn't get home until just past 5:00. My kids may not have needed a nap after all that, but their mom sure did!! I won't schedule all those appointments on one day again. (Of course, we don't generally have all those appointments)<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you,<BR/>PattiPatti https://www.blogger.com/profile/12931836399684850729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32466359.post-7817859373398412602008-12-19T10:13:00.000-08:002008-12-19T10:13:00.000-08:00Oh, I'm sorry about your day! Isn't it just SO mu...Oh, I'm sorry about your day! <BR/><BR/>Isn't it just SO much easier to stay home?! ~smile~ (That's what we do, for the most part!)<BR/><BR/>~StacyStacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485518521402606014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32466359.post-39874184895956847552008-12-19T09:47:00.000-08:002008-12-19T09:47:00.000-08:00Oh Bev that's so funny!!! You should buy your own...Oh Bev that's so funny!!! You should buy your own double stroller!! I'm glad you made it home all right. <BR/><BR/>Ice is no fun. Fortunately that day, it was merely raining in NJ. It's a 30 minute ride from the train station for me. You know how dark those roads are out where I live!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com