Mar. 29, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mistresninos

Lol. Yep, I need some work in that area. I think people don't invite us because I have a big mouth. ;-)

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Mar. 29, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Juliestew

hey you can come to my house for dinner....i make a mean hamburger. julie

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Mar. 29, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx

What a great post! And y'all can come over to my house for dinner anytime! :-) It won't be gourmet but should be tasty if I have enough notice. If not, we can order pizza and eat brownies and drink coffee/tea while the kiddos play. Love, Marsha PS You wouldn't by chance live in the Houston area, would you???

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Mar. 29, 2006 - How True!

Posted by Peakmore_Academy

I popped in to see what was new and read this recent blog post. How true it is! Light brings light, in my opinion... just as stinkin' thinkin' brings stinky results. *smile*

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Mar. 29, 2006 - Wow...

Posted by redmom

Thanks for pointing to that post. That was great! (And your hubby makes some mean collard greens!) And you're a great cook, too! But that's not the point, was it? Great point, btw.

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Mar. 29, 2006 - Hey, Jennie...I can relate!

Posted by

Ever since I was young, my mother had told me she never wanted a card from my unless I had illustrated it myself. She was always encouraging me to send cards to the relatives that I'd painted, sketched with pen and ink, whatever. This went on well into my adult life, and while I was a younger wife and mom (or at least with more time on my hands), Christmas cards were still a creative endeavor and fun to make unique...for a while. Eventually busy demands eeked out whatever time I had to be creative like that and I found myself never sending out any cards anymore. Even the Christmas cards became a no-show, as I knew everyone was expecting to see what creation I came up with this year. In doing so, "no cards" has meant no contact with relatives and friends. A sad fact, but true. And even so, an overwhelming guilt arises when I reach for a box of store-bought cards--as if I'm letting down both Mom, my relatives, and friends! What a catch-22. One of these days I'll just have to "get over it" and buy those cards, just to get the contact with everyone back once again. After all, what is REALLY important? :-) Edited by AmyPak on Mar. 29, 2006 at 10:37 PM

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Mar. 30, 2006 - well, i can't help it

Posted by hippiechyck

i'm envious anyhow! that was my dream in high school...to attend the CIA! at least you have good cookware! ;-)

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Mar. 30, 2006 - WOW!!

Posted by LittleEblingsAcademy

Oooo! You are so right! My husband and I began attending an Apostolic Christian Church two years ago -- As members, the women do not wear make-up, they wear their hair in a bun (or something similar), they wear long dresses or skirts.... the men do not wear shorts in the summer, they wear suits to church every Sunday and Wednesday evening (even if they work late and have to get into their suit without eating a bite of supper), they don't have any facial hair.... the members are of a more modest lifestyle and are comfortable with that. Anyway.... Because we owned a business, my husband was called to work for the church and spent some time in their services. Of course, we would think that there was NO WAY we could attend such a church -- I mean... NO make-up?? NO overall jeans?? Well, after sitting through many services, my husband asked me to go with him. (*SHOCK!*) I blew him off for a couple of weeks. I knew some of the ladies who were members of the church -- nice girls, but... it just wasn't for me. Finally, when the excuses ran out, I went to church with him. And.... I had never been to such a warm and welcoming place in my entire life!! Two years later.... I am a member of the no-make-up, hair in a bun, dress wearing Apostolic Christian Church!! And... I have never been more content with myself or my family. This... from a Baptist, Evangelical, Lutheran church attending girl from Minneapolis. I wonder if people look at me now and think, "Look at that dress wearing, bun in the hair having, no make-up on lady! There is NO WAY I could attend HER church!!" Hmmm..... Blessings!! ~Beckie

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Mar. 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Leigh2

My dh is not chef...but he cooks MUCH better than I do! And yet he never complains when my cooking is not up to what he himself could do. :o) I understand what you mean about making assumptions, though...I do it too. I'll have to pay more attention to that.

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Mar. 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CommunicationFUNdamentals

Oh how funny! You know I hear a lot that people are afraid to come talk to me because I teach communication skills. Many are intimidated by my degree. I find it amusing that little old me would be intimidating! LOL I am 5' nuthin' and I am certainly not the Grammar Police. In fact, one of the ideas I teach in my studies is that it doesn't always serve a purpose to correct someone. I know this intimately as my children are President and Vice President of the Conversation CorRection Patrol! JoJo Tabares http://www.ArtofEloquence.com

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Mar. 30, 2006 - Guilty?!?

Posted by grace4gayle

Thanks for commenting on my blog. I just read your profile about your husband being a chef and that was the first question I was going to ask! Ha, Ha! I DO assume a lot about people and it really makes building a relationship alot more complicated. Thanks for the reminder. Gayle

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Mar. 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by allisalley

Boy did you hit the nail on the head with this one. I am extremely guilty of this. I even stopped going to Sunday services because I had gained so much weight and was afraid what people would say/think (btw, I'm going back to services on Easter...I think it's fitting). I often decline invitations or even avoid getting any altogether because I don't feel like I measure up. Just imagine how much my kids and I have missed out on. Thank you for your comments today. You made me so hungry ;). I will definitely try your quesadilla recipe!! Don't worry, I didn't throw out the scale; just the battery to it....hahaha

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Mar. 30, 2006 - Assumptions

Posted by cricket313

Maybe God is telling me something here. your the second blog I've read tonight about assumptions. The other was IFBPreachersWife from a couple of posts ago. Funny how sometimes you seem bombarded by subjects. Like your blog.

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Mar. 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by joyfulhomeschool

I LOVE your blog! I have read through some of your entry's and they are so fun and interesting! I loved the goal blog....putting buttons in the jar for goals achieved. And I too agree with the hunger aspect! Thank you for your fun-loving blogs and interesting insights! I can tell that I will be checking back often!

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Mar. 30, 2006 - Hi, Jennie! Yes, it's me!

Posted by AmyPak

Let's see if the avatar shows up this time--for some reason my post below came up looking somewhat "anonymous." Go figure! :-) In response to your post on my blog, yep, that's me! I was on Vegsource a few years ago, when the business began (2002-3). No time for posting anymore, and periodically other vendors who carried our timeline materials started posting there, so we left it for them. :-) Didn't you and I also speak on the phone for a while way back then? I remember when you folks started out there, too! What a blessing how much our businesses have grown, now. We're absolutely thrilled with your product, too! One of my sons has difficulty with focusing and committing to memory his studies (academic lessons stick to him like an old, used post-it. He's much more the creative, "right-brained" child). The Times-Tales have been a great resource for getting the math facts to stick better! ...and I really like the new logo, too! Great job! :-)

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Mar. 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by lovinglife

Very nice site! It was a joy to visit!

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Mar. 31, 2006 - HA HA!

Posted by happyhousewife

Just happened to catch this entry and got a real kick out of it!! I don't feel so bad now when that's what we have for dinner. Kraft only, though, right? HA HA HA! Blessings! Stefanie

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Mar. 31, 2006 - Reminds me of...

Posted by Melkhi

this visit our family had.

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Mar. 31, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by preschoolmommy2

I like that! Have to be reminded of that sometimes. I make assumptions, as well. I forget, however, that people prol'y make assumptions about me, whether it's about being a Christian, being a homeschooler, being a woman, staying at home, or just how a dressed the other day (forgetting that my socks have little monkeys on them and they are red, when my shirt is pink!). Thanks for the reminder... by the way, do you ever have any of those dishes that your hubby prepares? I was impressed with some of those "titles" on the menu!

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Mar. 31, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by preschoolmommy2

what an impressive resume! I just went to the link you gave on your hubby! How wonderful is that! I'm impressed...

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Mar. 31, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by JenIG

great post! :)

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Apr. 1, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CreativeHomeschooling

To answer Preschoolmommy's Question: Thank you for the nice things you said about my dh. To answer your question, Yes, I have had several of the things he has made but NOT at home, only by going to the restaurants he has been over and eaten there. Funny thing is, HE is not the one who prepares it as I am usually eating with him. However, they are his recipes/creations that others are duplicating. Making gourmet food at home can be quite expensive as much of the stuff you can't find in a normal store. However, a few days ago, he came home with a buffet of high end desserts (like pot'o cream, chocolate mousse, poached pears,etc) which I ate way too much of. That was only because he taught a gourmet baking class, though.

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Apr. 1, 2006 - My husband's no chef...

Posted by dawilli

But he does like mac & cheese! a lot... lol! ali

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Apr. 1, 2006 - My assumption...

Posted by Altomommy

Sometimes, I will be invited to go somewhere - like to a friends house for a prayer meeting - and I won't go, not because I don't want to, but because I assume her children are better behaved than mine. :( Sad, huh? It doesn't help that there ARE people out there who look down on you if your children don't act perfectly.. and there is even more of a stigma in homeschooling circles that your children need to behave a certain way. It's not that I don't train and teach my children - I do... but they are still children who are sinners and sometimes I just would rather stay home than go somewhere and worry about how my children are acting. Another assumption I tend to make is that everyone else has things more "together" than I do... LOL Great post! You've given me much to think about... and take to the Lord in prayer! Blessings

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Apr. 14, 2006 - Hi

Posted by thehsmomof2

I just wanted to let you know that I am enjoying your blog. What a great idea you had with Time Tales! If my daughters were not in high school, I would buy the program. Shannon thehsmomof2

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