tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post3514869551769157853..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: High ExpectationsMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-16020254055011870342010-06-24T23:14:13.863-04:002010-06-24T23:14:13.863-04:00Monica - I love seeing ho big your girls are getti...Monica - I love seeing ho big your girls are getting. They look like such sweet little ladies:)<br />I know just what you mean about expectations. I often expect too much of myself and, trying to make everything perfect, I wind up getting stressed out or cranky and ruining the whole thing (in my mind at least). I'm so grateful when God opens my eyes in time so that I don't spoil things. And I'm learning to be content whether things work out according to my plan or not.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142994274994642731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-16640277276065883922010-06-24T19:55:12.463-04:002010-06-24T19:55:12.463-04:00when my children were younger i too was the same w...when my children were younger i too was the same way. I have since learned after many years of being disappointed that just spending that time with them making the memory was enough. So glad you took the nudge from your littles and enjoyed yourself. btw, your table looks lovely and I am loving the hydrangeas in the vase.Cherylhttp://quiltingmemoriesfortomorrow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-30609012641594053692010-06-23T14:30:11.666-04:002010-06-23T14:30:11.666-04:00Ah, expectations...so easy to set and so difficult...Ah, expectations...so easy to set and so difficult to let go. I agree with Ginger that your porch picnic looked like the original plan rather than a substitute. Great photos! Love you, MomMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-54975860764916179472010-06-23T07:26:08.534-04:002010-06-23T07:26:08.534-04:00Monica,
As I read this post, I started thinking ab...Monica,<br />As I read this post, I started thinking about your beautiful porch. I was so glad that y'all moved it to there. What a blessing that porch has been already. What beautiful memories you are creating for you and your children.<br /><br />Blessings ~~ Dawnpetriihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182334765277246752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-17039596039136585092010-06-22T21:45:55.964-04:002010-06-22T21:45:55.964-04:00This is so sweet...you know...I have always wanted...This is so sweet...you know...I have always wanted to have a porch i could sit on to enjoy the rain...and I'm sorry you didn't get the outing that you had planned for..BUT this is so sweet and your kids loved it. I think they know you love them lots and lots. Oh, cute pics of the kids too :) :) Love that you are setting a good example for them in the home and about Jesus Christ too :) Thanks for sharing this. Now I'm goin gto pray for some rain here :) :) Hugs from Oregon, Heather :)Heather's Blog-o-ramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490555197097928275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-90388178123674835892010-06-22T21:16:57.586-04:002010-06-22T21:16:57.586-04:00I just love how you try to make every little detai...I just love how you try to make every little detail so special for your kids. You are such a wonderful and thoughtful mom. Thanks for sharing and I love your great homemaking ideas. <br />Shelley :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419350503323823077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-1266150799838112082010-06-22T16:50:52.994-04:002010-06-22T16:50:52.994-04:00I share your trait of having high expectations for...I share your trait of having high expectations for myself. But at least your expectations involve creaing special moments for your family. Mine usually center around my endless "to do" list! <br />I am amazed at the detail to which you set your table for most meals. How special your family must feel.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-9278591493067007382010-06-22T16:00:09.463-04:002010-06-22T16:00:09.463-04:00Thank you for sharing your expectaions with honest...Thank you for sharing your expectaions with honesty and even after the event was still so lovely, admitting our thoughts. These truths inspire me. I am blessed by your high expection and yet your humbleness in achieving those things or not LOL. smiles, AngeliaAngelia in TXnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-18120225399513375642010-06-22T15:57:50.059-04:002010-06-22T15:57:50.059-04:00I'm always impressed with what a fun, creative...I'm always impressed with what a fun, creative mom you are. You really do go above and beyond. :-)<br /><br />BTW, I LOVE your tablecloth! Did you make that? That fabric is just so pretty. I think I'm minorly coveting!Anne Marie@Married to the Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600919522369171555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-59879926954322293322010-06-22T12:22:42.827-04:002010-06-22T12:22:42.827-04:00Monica I love all of your ideas!!! You are such a...Monica I love all of your ideas!!! You are such a creative and intentional mama! Can I ask how Samuel does with picnics and such? Is he at the age where he is enjoying such things? What are his favorite activities that you do with the kids (I know, a really broad question!). My son Ian is just a couple months younger than Samuel I think. I've been trying to come up with fun new things to do (I've been trying to do one fun new thing each day). I'm so inspired by you! All that to say, do you have any good sources for ideas for toddler boys (so far, most of my "picnic" type ideas haven't been a success)? Thanks Monica!!!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441672685643394580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-15996938659729255072010-06-22T11:52:14.939-04:002010-06-22T11:52:14.939-04:00Sweet pictures of your littles.
We do pancakes ...Sweet pictures of your littles. <br /><br />We do pancakes for dinner here as well! :)rachel@thecupcakesprinklesinlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735742069372368431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-61742714186152188392010-06-22T11:32:03.116-04:002010-06-22T11:32:03.116-04:00yes. How well i know and understand this. You nail...yes. How well i know and understand this. You nailed it on the head for me. I have had to let go so many times of the plans I had in my mind, and clung to so desperately, and God took over, and they were better. More than just a picnic. But yes, it looks like you had fun, and God made it work for you, just in His way. <br />Blessings,<br />ChristinaJulianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476350545165811489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-45199529586148399792010-06-22T11:01:33.301-04:002010-06-22T11:01:33.301-04:00Great post. The downside of blog-reading is that ...Great post. The downside of blog-reading is that we get such great ideas and sometimes aren't able to carry out all that we wish we could. I think it comes down to cultivating a spirit of contentment, which it lokks like your lovely kids are doing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-58542217103006844192010-06-22T10:29:29.420-04:002010-06-22T10:29:29.420-04:00You know, I think our children are so much more ad...You know, I think our children are so much more adaptable to circumstances and changes than we are. I think you made that so special still. LOVE the paper chain!!<br />EliseElisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669663704444452161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-20203343459251377452010-06-22T09:19:21.707-04:002010-06-22T09:19:21.707-04:00I struggle with this also. I am trying to go with...I struggle with this also. I am trying to go with the flow more. I find that I am a happier person when I do. Glad that it all worked out and you can look back with a smile!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-15035520108934810302010-06-22T08:55:43.639-04:002010-06-22T08:55:43.639-04:00that was a really neat post, Monica...I learn so m...that was a really neat post, Monica...I learn so much about MY attitude from my children!<br />Have you been reading One Million Arrows? I am finding that book to be SO convicting about the things I spend my time on...and what impact they have for eternity...that gives a lot of perspective on my daily activities! it also reminded me that every day is an opportunity for the Holy Spirit to guide me! Not an opportunity for me to exert my control...<br />by the way..you are so wonderful to even THINK of taking your kids to the park for a pancake picnic!! I would NEVER take that on! you are my hero!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976256840483823480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-47225922276277304192010-06-22T08:50:51.602-04:002010-06-22T08:50:51.602-04:00I too have been at fault for having high expectati...I too have been at fault for having high expectations. As my children have gotten older, I have learned to go with the flow. Things certainly do not always work out as we'd like, but in the end.. I always feel that was for a good reason. From you pictures, everything looks absolutely adorable! Luv the little link chain too!Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819254988051322026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-76522749533092568652010-06-22T06:29:31.153-04:002010-06-22T06:29:31.153-04:00Monica, it looks so perfect on the porch that I th...Monica, it looks so perfect on the porch that I thought that's what you *planned* until I read about the dock.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304388526906074361noreply@blogger.com