May. 13, 2006
MY MOTHERING STYLE
Check out this interesting Mothering Styles Quiz!
MY type is: istj —The “Responsibility” Mother
“I have a serious love affair with to-do lists. I could sit for hours reading, organizing, and rearranging my weekly calendar.”
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The ISTJ mother has a highly developed sense of responsibility: for work, home, family ... particularly her children. Whether she’s overseeing daily baths or insisting on a 10 p.m. curfew, her efforts are largely focused on providing her children with order and routine. She wants them, regardless of age, to be able to count on her and the structure she provides.
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In carrying out her commitment to her responsibilities, the ISTJ mother is organized, industrious, and detail-oriented. Because her focus is the day-to-day realities of life, her children are likely to feel secure and well provided for.
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The ISTJ mother also sets a good example and provides her children with practical guidance on being a productive, responsible individual. Still, with all her seriousness, she may delight family members with her quick wit and observations about the details of life.
Please PRAY that I won't Ruin My Own Mother's Day this year with what JenIg would call a GAKER mentality!
Comments
May. 13, 2006 - Thanks!
Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy
I took the quiz, added my results to my blog, posted a link and gave you credit. I had taken the full Meyers Brigg typology in a leadership class. My husband took it on-line. I am an INFP that masquerades as an INTJ only when I need to. He is an INTJ ~ and makes lists of lists he needs to write!
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May. 13, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by nsremom
I posted my results on my blog. How did your first ebay week go? Did you make your goal?
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May. 13, 2006 - ebay
Posted by Anonymous
Well, if everyone pays (I am not sure about one of the auctions... ) then, I will have made over $150 this week! And this week's auctions already have a lot of watchers and a few bids! :)
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May. 13, 2006 - Can you come mother at my house?
Posted by kindredspiritMom
Your style sounds wonderful!! Christina, I
think of you as "Quietcajun" too!! LOL :)
Thanks for being a friend of the heart.
Wishing you a blessed and Happy
Mother’s Day! I’m glad to be on the
mothering journey with you.
Love and prayers,
Michele
a.k.a. KindredspiritMom
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May. 13, 2006 - Happy Mother's Day!
Posted by Janne
Just taking the opportunity to wish you a very Blessed Mother's Day.
Thank you for the time you invest in your precious children. God Bless!
~ Janne
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May. 14, 2006 - thanks
Posted by Heidistjohn
Just wanted you to know that I appreciated you stopping by to say hello.
Grandpa is still hanging on - one foot in this world, and one in the next. I don't think it will be much longer, and we appreciate your prayers!
THanks again,
Heidi
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May. 16, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your prayers on behalf of Marissa.
As I look at the number of times I have become anxious and tearful this weekend, I think, perhaps I should have named my blog Much Afraid. But, Steven Covey says in 7 Habits that we are to begin with the end in mind. At the end of my life, I will be Acceptance with Joy!
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May. 16, 2006 - Thanks
Posted by kindredspiritMom
I really appreciated your comments today ~ and your prayers. Scarily, I am not PMS yet...unless I have started having three weeks of PMS (which is really a scary thought!! God has really given a lot of peace since yesterday but I am still asking for clear wisdom in setting boundaries for my kids in their friendships.
Much love,
Michele
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May. 16, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Amberleoda
I had too much to say so I just sent you an email ! :)
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May. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by nsremom
Now I'm interested....you haven't posted back after mothers day. Did you do okay? Did you feel loved and appreciated??
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May. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by creativehsmom
LOL That's me too! I love to plan out schedules, organize and such!
Cathy :o)
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May. 17, 2006 - Hmmmm
Posted by creativehsmom
I just took the quiz and my type is:
infp —The “Tuned In” Mother
This is neat! Thanks for sharing.
Cathy
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May. 17, 2006 - Hello
Posted by Amber
I took that quiz before, can't remember the results, but I took it.
BTW, just to clarify, you need to leave a comment on the front porch, that's the link I need. I'm trying to give recognition to all the people on the Front Porch that work SO hard.
God Bless,
Amber
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May. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CTdittmar
I could totally relate to the Ruining your mother's day post. I made up my mind the night to be content all day. I even told a lady at church I had pre-determined not to be bitter! Prior history sure must have had some crestfallen notes! Honestly my sweet 10 yr old son was most concerned that I felt loved and mentioned it several times that day. That was the best part.
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May. 20, 2006 - ENTP
Posted by dtandfambly
That's my style. Thanks for mentioning this, I feel much better about the fact that I am not very organized now. I will still keep working at that, but I have a better appreciation for how God made ME now!
I enjoy your blog. I am new to this, but I have already met so many wonderful and encouraging mothers. I appreciate your countdown until the end of the schoolyear, we have one at public school for the first time this year. I can hardly wait for us all to be together again!
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