Comments for Annie Valentine

Comment on How would you parent if someone was watching? by Steph @ Diapers and Divinity

Steph @ Diapers and Divinity — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:20:34 +0000

Just wanted to add that this Sunday, as I looked over my crowd on the way out the door, I said (in my kind, sarcastic voice): Are you sure noone wants to wear their swimsuit to church today??

Seriously, how hard is it to brush your hair, put on clothes that fit, and find socks?

I’d say I have to turn down the music and apologize to my kids in the car at LEAST once a month.

Comment on How would you parent if someone was watching? by wendy

wendy — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:30:41 +0000

This was just a lovely post from a mom…WHO GETS IT. Who wants better and trys to get there.
Sure, we all blow it from time to time.
but you are getting smiley sticker by your “heaven chart”….
( I have a 30 min. ride to church too)

Comment on How would you parent if someone was watching? by DeNae

DeNae — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:36:20 +0000

I had a friend in Seattle who said they sang Primary songs to church every Sunday. Made me feel like a total shmoe, until she said it was the only way they made it to the building alive. I love that song; it’s probably my favorite, likely for the same reasons that Lead, Kindly Light is my favorite hymn: They both remind me of weaknesses that the Lord gave me with the intent of turning them into strengths.

Comment on How would you parent if someone was watching? by Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:12:20 +0000

Such a great post! I actually know why I get so mean and snappy – my own upbringing was that x10. But I am trying so hard to break the chain, and sometimes I feel like such a failure! Saturday, I bought myself a new cd with songs by MoTab, all singing about Love at Home and such great ideas. I’ve been playing it nonstop, and while it hasn’t stopped the bickering or fighting between my 4 & 2year olds, it has made me stop and not be so harsh. Thank you MoTab! It really is a great blessing to know about repentance, and be able to start again. And again. And again. Once again, a fabulous post! Keep them coming!

Comment on How would you parent if someone was watching? by Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:16:40 +0000

How true this is at my house…almost every night I wonder when did I become a snappy mean mom!?!

Comment on How would you parent if someone was watching? by annie valentine

annie valentine — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:25:44 +0000

Thank you Toni! And yes, I absolutely love the weekly ‘do-over’. Give me Monday mornings over Saturday nights any day of the year.

Comment on How would you parent if someone was watching? by toni

toni — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:23:16 +0000

i can echo everything in this post! sunday morning are tough; and i only have 2 girls! however, i LOVE that song about Jesus. We even bought the book and we can’t ‘read’ it..we have to sing it. I often find that song creeping into my mind as i yell at the girls for ‘yelling’ or tell them to be nice.
My mom lives in Ogden and reads your column. she convinced me to find your blog and keep up since my family is military too. I’ve been following for a while and i find it very inspiring. keep up the good work! (don’t you love how the church lets you know the work of mothering is hard but we KNOW it’ll be rewarding in the end – at least we get a ‘do-over’ every sunday!)

Comment on I never want to be nine again by AnnCP

AnnCP — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:47:13 +0000

Very good lessons!

Comment on I never want to be nine again by Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:05:52 +0000

Arg! Don’t even get me started on how people have to treat everyone “the same”, no winners, no loosers. Drives me bonkers. : ) and my kids loose quite a bit, however I realize its good for them, and better to lose now then when they are adults for the first time, and handle it poorly.

Like the post, as always…

Comment on I never want to be nine again by Keely aka LKP

Keely aka LKP — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:48:12 +0000

Lovely Annie: this is the perfect post for what I’ve been thinking lately w/ Mini-Me in HS softball. No matter how ya slice it, either you’ve got the chops, kids, or you develop them. Case closed. Just want you to know that I loved this so much, I couldn’t resist sharing a link to it on my facebook. You speak truth, it must be declard from the hilltops! ::hugs::