tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post502933594664539244..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: A Sweet MorningMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-38757102252880214782010-06-01T15:35:18.116-04:002010-06-01T15:35:18.116-04:00What a wonderful idea.What a wonderful idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-43262289083235518072010-05-30T23:32:54.426-04:002010-05-30T23:32:54.426-04:00I ALMOST said, "Oh we have those same Toy Sto...I ALMOST said, "Oh we have those same Toy Story pajamas that Samuel is wearing." Then I remembered that we HAD them, but now you HAVE them!! LOL!! Too funny!! Dawn M.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00786471892114770247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-41184328881889899212010-05-30T16:22:40.773-04:002010-05-30T16:22:40.773-04:00Anybody have a similarly creative idea that my 18,...Anybody have a similarly creative idea that my 18, 16, 13yr old would go for?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-17706324541500214812010-05-28T07:31:02.015-04:002010-05-28T07:31:02.015-04:00Oh, how special!! They will never forget that! I...Oh, how special!! They will never forget that! It's sometimes the smallest things that say so much.<br /><br />I just came across your blog, and LOVE it! You seem to be such a great mom! I'll be back for sure. Such an inspiration!Ericahttp://www.joyfulheartsathome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-77767758982430619482010-05-27T22:22:10.157-04:002010-05-27T22:22:10.157-04:00Thank you for the example and the reminder! I real...Thank you for the example and the reminder! I really need to focus on my children's hearts more, and you have given me some wonderful ideas. I also love the comment with ideas for positive phrases. Beautiful!Lynn Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199678383357672153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-57995883050038581082010-05-27T21:44:26.141-04:002010-05-27T21:44:26.141-04:00Excellent! I, too, feel like I say too many "...Excellent! I, too, feel like I say too many "don'ts" and not enough "do's" and positive things. You gave me something to think about and do with my kids. Thanks!brentandsarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04589162732120289538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-66665874418074519522010-05-27T09:15:05.675-04:002010-05-27T09:15:05.675-04:00Oh so sweet! I think I'll do the same with my...Oh so sweet! I think I'll do the same with my little ones. :) Thank you for sharing this.Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700560573327016225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-34297102960919280732010-05-26T21:19:19.686-04:002010-05-26T21:19:19.686-04:00Oh you are sweet!
Here are some other ways I try ...Oh you are sweet!<br /><br />Here are some other ways I try to stay positive-- by changing the way I speak.<br /><br />Instead of "NO, don't touch" I try "Oooh! Hot!"<br /><br />Instead of "Don't climb", "Come to mama so you stay safe!"<br /><br />Instead of "Stop whining!"-- "Let me hear that in your kind voice." <br /><br />It sounds silly, but my attempt is to phrase things without making everything a negative confrontation. It is lovely, and it sticks. ;)<br />I just heard my ten-year-old daughter telling the baby, "Oooh, buddy, that is sharp!" Much better than "Don't touch!" :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-91282605663347963162010-05-26T14:47:53.143-04:002010-05-26T14:47:53.143-04:00The encouragement lists are something we really wi...The encouragement lists are something we really will do very soon. Now that our summer vacation has official started, I'm trying very hard to get the kids and I outside, cuddled up on a quilt under the weeping willow for some good read-alouds. I want to do it often because I love it, and I want them to remember that and think of it every time they see a weeping willow when they grow up.Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995488960083945954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-12089336338970915872010-05-26T05:42:44.967-04:002010-05-26T05:42:44.967-04:00What a lovely idea! Although I'm not surprised...What a lovely idea! Although I'm not surprised, I love how you make the day special without spending a lot of money. Thank you for this beautiful post, I think I'm going to do this with my littles:)Taranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-91629529249797951902010-05-25T22:38:50.370-04:002010-05-25T22:38:50.370-04:00Monica - Your posts are always an inspiration. Co...Monica - Your posts are always an inspiration. Coming here is just the nudge I need to do the special things I usually just think about doing!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142994274994642731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-9517946124737232012010-05-25T19:57:03.607-04:002010-05-25T19:57:03.607-04:00What a wonderful way to spend the day thanks for s...What a wonderful way to spend the day thanks for sharing you wonderful bleesing with us all.<br />HollyHolly Days Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00891432960092342315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-41859100658731442682010-05-25T18:44:01.539-04:002010-05-25T18:44:01.539-04:00I'm wondering when your son is older if he wil...I'm wondering when your son is older if he will grab a book and snuggle or start dragging everything all over the yard---My son would have done the latter!<br /><br />Very sweet idea. You are very creative, Monica. God has blessed you that way.<br /><br />I'm wondering what children's Bible you are reading from--Is it the Jesus Bible Storybook?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-73571459660809301102010-05-25T18:40:35.345-04:002010-05-25T18:40:35.345-04:00You are such a good mom. What a wonderful start t...You are such a good mom. What a wonderful start to the day.gemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828891166303941604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-17480101382319714412010-05-25T18:04:39.435-04:002010-05-25T18:04:39.435-04:00Oh I finally figured out gmail, so now I feel more...Oh I finally figured out gmail, so now I feel more confident posting to really nice blogs :) :)<br />I love your blog and a few others too. I think what sets it apart is your very clear heart for Jesus Christ and being more like Him in your everyday life :) :)<br />I loved todays post. So sweet..you're developing good characters in your girls AND creating such special memories :) :) I love it. I don't have kids yet, but I think this would be fun to do with some friends:) :) :) Have a blessed week. Greetings from Oregon :)Heather's Blog-o-ramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490555197097928275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-29698129370142908922010-05-25T16:03:30.978-04:002010-05-25T16:03:30.978-04:00So sweet! A great reminder that I needed.So sweet! A great reminder that I needed.Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-34069821253097733532010-05-25T14:14:11.759-04:002010-05-25T14:14:11.759-04:00Oh, what a grand idea. My favorite part is the li...Oh, what a grand idea. My favorite part is the list making! What a way to turn a mundane Monday into a marvelous Monday.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-76925977130277436132010-05-25T12:03:28.882-04:002010-05-25T12:03:28.882-04:00How sweet. I might try that this week since schoo...How sweet. I might try that this week since school is out - it would be a nice surprise for sure.<br /><br />And, I struggle every day with trying to be more positive. Your not alone...<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your fun morning.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179975836835123468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-55814987662549434822010-05-25T11:51:00.157-04:002010-05-25T11:51:00.157-04:00What a great idea! Thank you for sharing.What a great idea! Thank you for sharing.LynnMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638947118932466226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-32538445177219442542010-05-25T11:24:05.680-04:002010-05-25T11:24:05.680-04:00I LOVE this idea!! I need to implement something ...I LOVE this idea!! I need to implement something like this. I feel like sometimes, particularly with my oldest child, that sometimes he might possibly get lost in the shuffle. Or he may think so...I *have* to tend to Lilly and her shots, etc. I *have* to tend to two year old Fisher, but sometimes I feel more like Jackson can fend for himself. I definitely need to show him and them, too, that they are so special to me.<br /><br />Oh, and no time is complete without a canning jar with flowers. :) Such a simple thing a canning jar is, but so wonderful!!<br />EliseElisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669663704444452161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-56033253680208756592010-05-25T10:13:00.517-04:002010-05-25T10:13:00.517-04:00What a special memory you made! Your children are...What a special memory you made! Your children are so blessed to have you as their mommy!Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09053408738888625725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-79688075770735726952010-05-25T10:03:05.574-04:002010-05-25T10:03:05.574-04:00Just last night my husband and I were discussing h...Just last night my husband and I were discussing how we felt we need to be better models of Christ's love, kindness, and patience to our children. We decided that over the next several days we're going to each go on a short outing with each child individually (we have 4 under 3!)to spend quality time together. I'm going to suggest your idea to him as another way to foster loving attitudes towards each other!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13678201639118082660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-27900810260804263662010-05-25T09:51:27.629-04:002010-05-25T09:51:27.629-04:00How wonderful!How wonderful!angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-71529029173152379702010-05-25T09:49:55.174-04:002010-05-25T09:49:55.174-04:00What sweet delight! I want to be one of your chil...What sweet delight! I want to be one of your children! For those of us with empty nests... wouldn't this be a lovely Saturday morning surprise for a husband or a mother or a very best friend? Thank you for the inspiration!!!Flannel Jammies Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013629180007052701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-1648994386585544872010-05-25T09:49:55.175-04:002010-05-25T09:49:55.175-04:00This is beautiful. I'm going to pray right no...This is beautiful. I'm going to pray right now for God to show me what I can do for myself and my three children (who are teenagers). When children become teenagers, the hormones and their peers can really lead to some negative words coming out of our mouths. My husband and I have always tried to raise our children in the best Christian environment possible. Teenagers can truly make us struggle. Anyway, thanks for your beautiful words and I'm sure through prayer the Holy Spirit will guide me to do something with my kiddos on their level to bring more sweetness into our home.<br />Blessings and have a great day.<br />NancyNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.com