tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post158323222326053159..comments2023-11-28T04:49:21.046-06:00Comments on We Are THAT Family: Who Will I Be?Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02608199440254905212noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-27461075650227008272009-07-17T21:09:03.956-05:002009-07-17T21:09:03.956-05:00Wow Kristen, now I'm bawling....my daughter is...Wow Kristen, now I'm bawling....my daughter is just about to turn two and I am already dealing with this...she looks just like me and I'm so aware that I have to be an example for her but I thought that overwhelming sense of needing to be better for her sake would slowly fade or the law of familiarity would settle in and I would forget about that responsibility....it's nice (and scary) to know that it remains present when they're 8, 10 and probably on up....Thanks for the reminder!<br />DanielleDaniellehttp://www.nowthatmakescents.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-29862107750033827672008-06-28T12:46:00.000-05:002008-06-28T12:46:00.000-05:00This is just perfect! One of things I love about ...This is just perfect! One of things I love about being a mother is wondering who my children will be. Sometimes it's scary to think about but mostly, it's fun.D...https://www.blogger.com/profile/12178201484420845742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-51025809191682947842008-06-28T11:58:00.000-05:002008-06-28T11:58:00.000-05:00OUCH!!! Boy does this hit home! Those little eyes ...OUCH!!! Boy does this hit home! Those little eyes watch everything and those little ears hear everything. I really notice this in my two year old - Monkey see, monkey do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-90667099085568945562008-06-28T10:40:00.000-05:002008-06-28T10:40:00.000-05:00Wow, that really touched my heart. My daughter is ...Wow, that really touched my heart. My daughter is grown, I tried very hard to be a good mother, and I think I was. I hope as she grows into womanhood that I can see her for the wonderful woman she has become. No she is not a copy of me, but I see her tender heart, and her courage that I never had. I hope she does well in life being herself. I WISH I would of/ could of done more for her. She will be fine, I love you my dear daughter, I hope you always remember that.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881554728710759245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-23362423794183019092008-06-28T10:31:00.000-05:002008-06-28T10:31:00.000-05:00GULP!! You know, this is always in the back of my ...GULP!! You know, this is always in the back of my mind, buried deep underneath all the mental to-do lists, the decorating ideas, and the things I need to remember to pick up from the grocery store. I just hardly ever dig deep enough to uncover it. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for digging deep enough for the both of us. It is a VERY important thing to remember. In fact, I might just bump it up to the top of the things running rampant in my brain... then I'll just have to explain why I forgot to pick up dinner ingredients from the grocery store...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the reminder. =0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-10377039595495786332008-06-28T08:53:00.000-05:002008-06-28T08:53:00.000-05:00Beautiful post. We pass the torch in so many ways...Beautiful post. We pass the torch in so many ways, without ever knowing that we're doing it. I feel the same responsibility with my daughter. She's already inherited my faults, but to a lesser degree - and she has gifts far stronger than mine.<BR/><BR/>It's great that you recognize your influence:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-81191134768495757902008-06-28T02:07:00.000-05:002008-06-28T02:07:00.000-05:00Wow, that's a lot to think about. I'd better star...Wow, that's a lot to think about. I'd better start improving now so when my daughter (17 months) gets to that age I'm ready. Thanks for the food for thought.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456614165236285045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-50076158908776652892008-06-28T00:18:00.000-05:002008-06-28T00:18:00.000-05:00I liked this post so much that I linked to it in t...I liked this post so much that I linked to it in the comments section of my <A HREF="http://lifeatthecircus.com/category/weekend-thoughts/" REL="nofollow">Weekend Thoughts<BR/></A> this week. Thanks again for sharing!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-37938631888751923122008-06-28T00:05:00.000-05:002008-06-28T00:05:00.000-05:00It's so much fun to watch them grow into adults. ...It's so much fun to watch them grow into adults. I no longer have little ones, but I miss the fun people they were. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy the adults they've become...<BR/><BR/>Enjoy every minute...it's gone in a flash.Marilyn - A Mixed Bouquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101174212562769378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-65716225286051382262008-06-27T22:05:00.000-05:002008-06-27T22:05:00.000-05:00Oh boy! That is so true!! My girls are 12 and 9. W...Oh boy! That is so true!! My girls are 12 and 9. Wow....I'm at a loss for words, this totally hits home.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792132554787453551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-81507446298757051552008-06-27T21:49:00.000-05:002008-06-27T21:49:00.000-05:00This brought tears to my eyes. My oldest is still ...This brought tears to my eyes. My oldest is still a preschooler so I can't say I relate. But it definitely helps me to realize that TODAY is the day to change. Not tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883583894037185964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-17200283964888626082008-06-27T21:15:00.000-05:002008-06-27T21:15:00.000-05:00You always have great food for thought.You always have great food for thought.Marni's Organized Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05158521136342223415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-87524799657920377062008-06-27T21:03:00.000-05:002008-06-27T21:03:00.000-05:00What a great reminder to glorify God in all that y...What a great reminder to glorify God in all that you so, so that your daughter will seek to do so also! No one's perfect, but you're just the right mommy for your little ones...God chose you to teach your little lady. How special! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-1547088550046395792008-06-27T20:37:00.000-05:002008-06-27T20:37:00.000-05:00...and they don't stop watching either. As much a......and they don't stop watching either. As much as I think my eighteen year old pushes me away and pulls from the invisible strings which attach her to me, she watches. She listens. She emulates...not always what I want her to, but she does. <BR/><BR/>Her world is changing as she heads off to college and I hope what she's seen has given her the faith in herself to be the person she can be and to never falter in her walk with Him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-62960527623424310762008-06-27T20:23:00.000-05:002008-06-27T20:23:00.000-05:00Oh my, wise words to ponder! I see how my daughte...Oh my, wise words to ponder! I see how my daughter imitates me, harmless at 2 but I too can be impatient, and very quick to speak...Happy Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807887690118090675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-76496509172541437842008-06-27T20:12:00.000-05:002008-06-27T20:12:00.000-05:00How wonderful! My seven year old son is acting the...How wonderful! My seven year old son is acting the same way. Wanting me to snuggle or read a book with him. Thank you for the reminder to slow down and enjoy my children before they grow up. Thank you for also reminding me if I want my children to grow up and be great parents then I need to try and show them how to be one through my actions.RR Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180100343784111284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-78025207927533488342008-06-27T19:53:00.000-05:002008-06-27T19:53:00.000-05:00Wow. Wonderful post. Your writing is so lovely. Th...Wow. Wonderful post. Your writing is so lovely. This hits home to me. I can see so often how my four year old looks to me for portions of her identity. Wonderfully written.Mrs.Naz@BecomingMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425021902893463197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-67562463427579504632008-06-27T19:32:00.000-05:002008-06-27T19:32:00.000-05:00I can't think of any one else that is a better exa...I can't think of any one else that is a better example for her to emulate. You evidentally have her heart, and that is so important as kids get older.<BR/><BR/>You are doing a great job!<BR/><BR/>The Park WifeThe Park Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591149300094881480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-21127918716637459802008-06-27T18:09:00.000-05:002008-06-27T18:09:00.000-05:00I think just because you noticed and care makes yo...I think just because you noticed and care makes you an excellent mom! My daughter's three going on 23...so I've started early to ask my self that same question!Shelle-BlokThoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05118555873275829720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-86060742221308369362008-06-27T17:53:00.000-05:002008-06-27T17:53:00.000-05:00I love this! And how wonderful that you are SEEIN...I love this! And how wonderful that you are SEEING her looking to you as a role model, because too many parents don't, and they end up NOT being the kind of role model they want their children to have! Then all they can do is look back and say, "If I'd only...."Jillie Bean (AKA Bubba's Sis)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09255965229568186791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-36557209437235466052008-06-27T17:28:00.000-05:002008-06-27T17:28:00.000-05:00Oh this is so beautiful! I completely know what y...Oh this is so beautiful! I completely know what you mean. My daughter recently turned nine and I've seen some of the same things. What a touching post you wrote!Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977090214116084952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-17401560470269249922008-06-27T17:03:00.000-05:002008-06-27T17:03:00.000-05:00Excellent food for thought and always entertaining...Excellent food for thought and always entertaining. You have a great gift for writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-87879772273780857452008-06-27T16:50:00.000-05:002008-06-27T16:50:00.000-05:00scaary being a parent huh? our oldest got married ...scaary being a parent huh? our oldest got married a couple months ago and just now found out she is expecting.... we are all overjoyed ... yet it was just yesterday she was little..... I remember when she as 8<BR/>hmmmm<BR/><BR/>blessings, Penny Raine<BR/>http://www.pennyraine.com/blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-55551060495230564222008-06-27T16:25:00.000-05:002008-06-27T16:25:00.000-05:00I have been raising a "Miss Independence" for 7yea...I have been raising a "Miss Independence" for 7years now, this coming Tuesday. She is completely a daddy's girl, which sometimes hurts my feelings. <BR/><BR/>She sat (on) with me in my chair today and held my hand. She was giving away kisses, just for me. And then she asked, "when is daddy gonna be home." <BR/><BR/>It was nice. :-)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03580151983878981244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-7965235738160409462008-06-27T16:16:00.000-05:002008-06-27T16:16:00.000-05:00Princess is only 3 and I've already had the crushi...Princess is only 3 and I've already had the crushing realization that she wants to be just like me. The pressure, huge!<BR/><BR/>The good thing is that we both realize that our daughters are looking up to us, that we are paying attention to the example we are setting and that we are praying and trusting in God's help to be the best mother that we can be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com