tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post4011284715383787432..comments2023-05-17T06:31:21.236-05:00Comments on Bushel and a Peck: Rebuilding the Family MoldChristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09641535226387478870noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-58658476612844122922008-08-30T15:02:00.000-05:002008-08-30T15:02:00.000-05:00Wow-what an initiation into parenting! You are re...Wow-what an initiation into parenting! You are reminding me of alot of feelings I had as a first time mom 8 yrs ago. My experience was not exactly the same, but the feelings similar. Thanks for sharing so openly. I'm going to send your link to someone I know is struggling right now. <BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see what God has in store for your little man!Denahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394683409606165163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-15246003086990278552008-08-29T15:41:00.000-05:002008-08-29T15:41:00.000-05:00Hey girl! It's hard to make any comment here becau...Hey girl! It's hard to make any comment here because I really have no idea what you guys are going through. <BR/><BR/>I have had my own challenges, and many days where I cried right along with the kids. But I've never adopted, never taken on a child that had experiences beyond my own sphere of existence. I can't imagine what that is like.<BR/><BR/>And I think Quint probably has emotional overloadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-7481922507426636722008-08-29T12:51:00.000-05:002008-08-29T12:51:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for your honesty. I am going to ch...Thanks so much for your honesty. I am going to check that compliant child box twice, that should work right? Just kidding.<BR/>I always appreciate your posts and hope to one day to be able to say I am not alone. I have always viewed parenting as a challenge but I get the feeling it won't always be the challenges I expect.frogglethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299913279470994583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-48506055724195240052008-08-29T12:50:00.000-05:002008-08-29T12:50:00.000-05:00Christie, you are the best at whatever you decide ...Christie, you are the best at whatever you decide to do. Being a parent will be no different. You and Anton will become pro's at being parents. You have the strong will and determination, just like Quint. You will do great. <BR/>Might I add, that Nanny show is incredible at giving great advise for parents. I watch it and am amazed at what the correct way to handle a situation can do. If you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-53359403408868320162008-08-29T12:49:00.000-05:002008-08-29T12:49:00.000-05:00Hopefully this won't be construed as advice - ...Hopefully this won't be construed as advice - as a foster/adoptive parent a couple of books that have helped us tremendously are the Love & Logic series. It doesn't give you answers, but ideas to help with raising them without losing your mind! Great job to be honest & truthful and helping others to see that it's not all perfect!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-45350729378923198802008-08-29T11:50:00.000-05:002008-08-29T11:50:00.000-05:00It is, it is.... thank you once again.StephIt is, it is.... thank you once again.<BR/><BR/>StephS.Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704841147841878067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-32199145820199801642008-08-29T11:06:00.000-05:002008-08-29T11:06:00.000-05:00Great family! It's a shame it's such a long wait ...Great family! It's a shame it's such a long wait to adopt from China..but hang in there! She will be home and it will have been worth it.<BR/>We adopted from Russia. Was it easy? NO...but all worth it in the end.<BR/>Here is our blog...<BR/>www.adoptioncoach.wordpress.com<BR/>Here is our video...<BR/>www.youtube.com/debmomof5<BR/>Good luck...parenting is where the 'fun' all begins!<BR/>DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-81654877216234145762008-08-29T10:34:00.000-05:002008-08-29T10:34:00.000-05:00Hello, my name is Lisa, and I am the parent of a s...Hello, my name is Lisa, and I am the parent of a strong willed child. Briana has definitely got her own mind. <BR/><BR/>I just got back this morning from gymnastics class with Bri. Briana is the fearless child that can do it all. The problem - she won't follow directions. She is not one who likes to wait her turn. There are a number of kids in the class and most of them listen to the teacher. Briana's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160431869695128577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-88716533596537315302008-08-29T09:36:00.000-05:002008-08-29T09:36:00.000-05:00Christy you are so awesome! Thanks for keeping it...Christy you are so awesome! Thanks for keeping it real once again. Parenting is no walk in the park, if only kids came with manuals. You and AB are doing an amazing job, don't forget that!!Kaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473905322257543749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-50463709474711453912008-08-28T23:09:00.000-05:002008-08-28T23:09:00.000-05:00It's so refreshing to hear/read such open honesty ...It's so refreshing to hear/read such open honesty about the reality of parenting. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Children are so incredibly unique and yes, at times challenging and difficult. We can but take each day as it comes, one day at a time.....or on those "opposite" days, one hour at a time perhaps! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing. Quint is quite the little character and your blog is great. Love thePaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12038787440537526239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-33609656219553826162008-08-28T23:07:00.000-05:002008-08-28T23:07:00.000-05:00You just spoke my frustration with our son! He ha...You just spoke my frustration with our son! He has been home 6 months & is 26 months old. He came home very demanding, and still is. Melt downs galore! Head banging, the slightest correction or redirection can lead to Total Melt Down. They got better for awhile but these past 2 wks, Oh, I have been praying myself for help for that day! melt downs in public, Is it me or not only are you Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146647066785844543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-2064758233735440172008-08-28T23:05:00.000-05:002008-08-28T23:05:00.000-05:00My Sister, as always your blogs are always thought...My Sister, as always your blogs are always thought provoking, bringing back many memories of my girls at a young age. <BR/>I said a little prayer during this journal entry, as I am very, very blessed. I thank God everyday for making me be a mom, the greatest job on Earth.<BR/>Quint has only had his two loving wonderful consistant parents for a few months. For 6 months prior to you loving Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-73825537744621038152008-08-28T21:57:00.000-05:002008-08-28T21:57:00.000-05:00It is...thank you.Keep smilin!It is...thank you.<BR/><BR/>Keep smilin!4Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497882301211681198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-6391062276217093722008-08-28T21:42:00.000-05:002008-08-28T21:42:00.000-05:00You are no different then any other parent in this...You are no different then any other parent in this world.. <BR/>Keep your head up and just make sure he knows you are boss.. <BR/>LOVE QUINT..<BR/>You are a wonderful MOMMY..<BR/>You are the best..<BR/>Love ya.<BR/>Hugs..Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373111344793230801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-3551571891438149152008-08-28T21:33:00.000-05:002008-08-28T21:33:00.000-05:00LOVE this kid. If he didn't have a different skin ...LOVE this kid. If he didn't have a different skin color, he WOULD be our kid. (I know, I know, he IS our kid ... I meant biologically, tho ...) Put my headstrongness with Christie's, and Quint is what you would get.<BR/><BR/>Yer right, Babe. He is a challenge. Couldn't be ready for it. And I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I LOVE my boy.<BR/><BR/>ABAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-39191416187545068232008-08-28T20:52:00.000-05:002008-08-28T20:52:00.000-05:00No J.A.B. here girl!!!This parenting thing really ...No J.A.B. here girl!!!<BR/><BR/>This parenting thing really is a roller coaster ride. So many more wonderful moments than you ever expected but also some of the most unexpected too.<BR/><BR/>Day by day girl, we will figure it out and see these beautiful children grow up!!<BR/><BR/>Love ya!!!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02177362177740556964noreply@blogger.com