tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25265925.post8671015722916659447..comments2023-09-20T07:31:54.093-05:00Comments on Moments that Matter: Brain DeclutterMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17423271084765987413noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25265925.post-5151635384981537612011-02-01T01:33:08.849-05:002011-02-01T01:33:08.849-05:00Okay, I'm totally with you and Stacy on the gr...Okay, I'm totally with you and Stacy on the grades....B doesn't get letter grades until next year, but the lack of "above mastery" marks really got to me on her last report card. And when I see 9/10 on a reading test, I feel anxiety. Definitely trying not to let it show, though. And, glad you made that appt.....many doctors do that early ultrasound around 13 weeks. I'll check out the dinner blog when I get a chance...maybe in a couple of months?? :)MANDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508364785560416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25265925.post-67864013596656041652011-01-26T00:08:53.459-05:002011-01-26T00:08:53.459-05:00Doesn't if feel so good to declutter? Love th...Doesn't if feel so good to declutter? Love this post. :)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174103779014191452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25265925.post-4859658573606030002011-01-24T07:22:19.681-05:002011-01-24T07:22:19.681-05:00Here's a thought; perhaps it would help to eas...Here's a thought; perhaps it would help to ease your conscience if you thought about someone who was having triplets. "...and when did you have your last baby? Three minutes ago????!!!" Or better yet, consider the Lord's time when factoring in that question, then we all would say three minutes ago:) The main thing I feel bad about is not being able to be there to hold Hailey, why should the nurses get all the fun?Sherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01440523151265394179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25265925.post-76705986382646205472011-01-21T11:53:37.149-05:002011-01-21T11:53:37.149-05:00So funny I just posted about the same thing on my ...So funny I just posted about the same thing on my blog sort of. And I have been thinking about it since Sunday but just haven't gotten to it.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00820581011156578435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25265925.post-4252968259959589702011-01-20T12:20:31.767-05:002011-01-20T12:20:31.767-05:00Congrats Melissa! Love you guys!!Congrats Melissa! Love you guys!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114404038894248603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25265925.post-8448167427103019112011-01-20T07:50:22.325-05:002011-01-20T07:50:22.325-05:00i am laughing so hard because i went through the E...i am laughing so hard because i went through the EXACT same thing when i got pregnant the 2nd time! and of course every appointment they talk about your previous pregnancy and when that was, and then they always glance up and say something like "oh!" and then i would have to hurry andmake some sort of comment like yeah, they will be pretty close". why did i even let that bother me? it's exciting! who cares!? <br />hahaAustynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685129867159140359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25265925.post-509269788130117932011-01-19T23:53:15.992-05:002011-01-19T23:53:15.992-05:00Melissa, I have/had the same problem with schoolwo...Melissa, I have/had the same problem with schoolwork and grades. I was a straight A student and to this day, whenever I am stressed about ANYTHING, I will have "school nightmares". However, I didn't want to try to make my kids into little me's and have all these unrealistic expectations on them. Rather, they need to develop their own talents. I still have high expectations of them in school, but I tell them that they don't need to be perfect, they just need to always do their best. So if their best is a B, so be it. It is hard for me to let go still, especially when they bring their tests home; I really have to focus on praising them for how well they did, instead of just focusing on the one or two they got wrong. But it has taught me a lot about how Heavenly Father sees us too. He is not currently demanding perfection, but He does want us to always give our best.<br /><br />Oh, and as far as laundry goes, here are a couple of things that have worked for me: (1) Teach your older two daughters how to fold their own laundry to cut down on that side of things. (2) Wash yours and Cory's clothes together, and then the girl's clothes together. (I usually end up doing four loads - Chris and my darks and whites, and the girls darks and whites.) It really helps make the folding go faster when all the clothes in a load go toward the same couple of people. <br /><br />Oh, and I hope this comment isn't sounding like I'm wise and all knowing, because I am anything but! I usually come onto your blog to get ideas on how to be a better mother!Staceroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02789041304238659445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25265925.post-49219563713056996562011-01-19T19:40:10.039-05:002011-01-19T19:40:10.039-05:00Congrats on another little Mann on the way. I gues...Congrats on another little Mann on the way. I guess I missed the previous post when you told everyone the news. I hope you are healthy and happy during the entire pregnancy.Beadleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10441806789836787543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25265925.post-55863583862150615392011-01-19T14:01:54.468-05:002011-01-19T14:01:54.468-05:00I am so glad there is someone else out there like ...I am so glad there is someone else out there like me. :) I was so nervous to go to the doctor with Jackson (Morgan was only 6 months!) But I am sure that we will be happy to see that you- of all people are expecting again- especially when he sees how much love & attention you give your kids & don't you want to hear that cute little heartbeat? I love what you wrote about Katelund! That is how I feel with Morgan. The other day when I went for PTC the teacher told me how well Morgan was doing. I felt happy for Morgan- that she is doing so well, but also wanted the teacher to say, "Melissa- you are doing wonderful with Morgan- she is so lucky to have a Mom like you to help her read & spell- You are amazing!" :) But- that didn't happen- I'm just happy Morgan LISTENS to her teacher & does her work & that she never gets in trouble! You are wonderful! I love reading your blog & knowing that you are far away, but that we both Mom's and trying to do the best for our families. Sorry this comment is so long :) <br />Have a good day! love yaMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593137455240247002noreply@blogger.com