tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post7496907499451462938..comments2023-05-17T06:31:21.236-05:00Comments on Bushel and a Peck: What no one tells the new Mom...Christiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09641535226387478870noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-73467503043122483352008-06-27T15:06:00.000-05:002008-06-27T15:06:00.000-05:00True dat! So funny, all the bullet points, so true...True dat! So funny, all the bullet points, so true! You cannot in any way prepare for motherhood. The only preparing is in the doing.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00945974699137243766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-49381075849496541402008-06-15T21:12:00.000-05:002008-06-15T21:12:00.000-05:00I'm with dawn and dale, above, how in the world di...I'm with dawn and dale, above, how in the world did you figure out, think through all of this in such a short amount of time?<BR/>Amazing.<BR/><BR/>Agree with all of it. The thing that makes the 2nd or 3rd child easier is that you are already on the tot schedule so that part is not so shocking. Now you do have an entire other child care for, that part is still tricky at times!<BR/><BR/>DenaDenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394683409606165163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-144223216752842932008-06-13T15:34:00.000-05:002008-06-13T15:34:00.000-05:00Oh so true, so true! Sounds like you got it under...Oh so true, so true! Sounds like you got it under control!! You're doing a fab job girl!Kaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473905322257543749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-76786995394128392792008-06-13T14:23:00.000-05:002008-06-13T14:23:00.000-05:00What a great Blog and what a wonderful surprise to...What a great Blog and what a wonderful surprise to hear from you. I can't believe we have been reconnected. Kristi is a very dear friend from way back. GOD has a way of bringing people together. We need to get together with you and your family! <BR/><BR/>Quint is just absolutely adorable!<BR/>Vicki SmithOur Journey to Jadyn Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645165805906717420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-91268009589063204462008-06-13T12:48:00.000-05:002008-06-13T12:48:00.000-05:00So true & you totally cracked me up about about th...So true & you totally cracked me up about about the onesies that they always end up wearing even though they have a whole wardrobe of beautiful clothes! Just make sure you don't save his best clothes for a "special occasion" because he will likely outgrow them before that day arrives! I made that mistake w/ my first baby!! :) ~HollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-22903351657547784802008-06-13T09:07:00.000-05:002008-06-13T09:07:00.000-05:00Ahem...I knew that you weren't believing us "seaso...Ahem...I knew that you weren't believing us "seasoned moms" about all the highs and lows of parenthood! HA! It's one hard and fantastic experience all rolled into one little bundle! And, just went you think you have it figured out...they throw something new at you...like walking...and then, talking! Enjoy!<BR/>Love,<BR/>K.Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06786612071332418658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-71451911863061533512008-06-12T22:02:00.000-05:002008-06-12T22:02:00.000-05:00wow! you have come a long way in a few short days!...wow! you have come a long way in a few short days! you must be a genius of motherhood, because it took me sooo much longer to learn those things! i hated that diaper bag so much that i used a back pack, and after several years of carrying that instead of a purse i went "purseless" when there was no need for diapers. getting used to carrying one (a purse) again has been hard. your son is beautifulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-49322751747704971152008-06-12T21:50:00.000-05:002008-06-12T21:50:00.000-05:00That was awesome! I'm trusting you, and I'm saving...That was awesome! I'm trusting you, and I'm saving this post so that I can refer to it in the dark days. So so awesome to see you as mom.Dan, Misty & Asharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187688477484395321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-9428886725881987362008-06-12T19:15:00.000-05:002008-06-12T19:15:00.000-05:00Who couldn't bond to the child with such a CUTE gr...Who couldn't bond to the child with such a CUTE grin and CUTE frown. Hey Christie, I could write a blog about teens. :) I didn't believe them when they said that teens were harder than babies. It never gets easier, just different and just as wonderful. So wonderful that I can't wait till China lets me start over.<BR/>LydiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-78580143338212441502008-06-12T11:37:00.000-05:002008-06-12T11:37:00.000-05:00Wow what a great post. Thanks for sharing it with...Wow what a great post. Thanks for sharing it with us waiting 1st time parent. I can't even imagine what it is going to be like. I can't wait for the "Ugly, Good and Really Good"<BR/>Great pictures you have am amazing son!frogglethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299913279470994583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-11820648030387630942008-06-12T09:46:00.000-05:002008-06-12T09:46:00.000-05:00You know how I feel about your $.02! :) Thanks fo...You know how I feel about your $.02! :) Thanks for the sage advice! :) I'm sure I'll be back for more!!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694920109688869151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-26726407175291189352008-06-12T09:19:00.000-05:002008-06-12T09:19:00.000-05:00What a GREAT post Christie!!! You've learned and p...What a GREAT post Christie!!! You've learned and picked up things already with number one that I didn't realize or figure out till #4 or 5!!! lol (ie...the STUPID diaper bag thing!!! Oh ya! Charla only has a diaper and wipes and sippy cup in my MUCH bigger purse!!! lol)<BR/><BR/>You're a wonderful mommy and Quint is thriving because of it!! :) <BR/><BR/>Hmmmmm.....just you wait till Miss Keira Dawn and Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15282798764659744156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-81924536072854419402008-06-12T08:54:00.000-05:002008-06-12T08:54:00.000-05:00Thank you. I think a lot like that and cannot wai...Thank you. I think a lot like that and cannot wait for my time to experience it. <BR/><BR/>Keep smilin!4Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497882301211681198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-77416988042197016812008-06-12T08:50:00.000-05:002008-06-12T08:50:00.000-05:00Thanks for your honesty. Your "experience" makes g...Thanks for your honesty. Your "experience" makes great writing. I can not wait for all of this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911773829437982808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-61170179300439291782008-06-12T07:37:00.000-05:002008-06-12T07:37:00.000-05:00Okay ~ first question... When did you find time to...Okay ~ first question... When did you find time to write all of that...<BR/>THAT was amazing..<BR/>HUGS to you girly..<BR/>Great Job.. <BR/>I will have to say having 3.. I know when Isabella comes along I will have forgotten everything.. It will be like starting all over..<BR/>Hugs girly..<BR/>Can't wait to hear about Ethiopia...I am sure it was rough. can't even imagine.<BR/>Have a Great Week.<Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373111344793230801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-28215363877226021652008-06-12T06:38:00.000-05:002008-06-12T06:38:00.000-05:00Did you climb inside my head and pull out all my t...Did you climb inside my head and pull out all my thoughts? Being a mama is HARD - harder than I ever thought it would be.<BR/><BR/>My relationship with Doug is completely different than it was before. It's still good - just different. It isn't just about the two of us anymore.<BR/><BR/>It does get a little easier when kids get more independent. Briana self feeds, walks and can sit down a watch a Briana's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160431869695128577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30044120.post-32379877618833598312008-06-12T05:42:00.000-05:002008-06-12T05:42:00.000-05:00Thanks so much Christie. I find it helpful to hea...Thanks so much Christie. I find it helpful to hear the good, the bad and the ugly so that someday when days (and nights) are tough I'll have some recollection of 'ooohhhh, this is what Christie was talking about!' Ummm, not that I'll remember your name in my sleep deprived state...not that I'll remember <I>my</I> name in my sleep deprived state! ;o)<BR/><BR/>Thank you! You're doing great, Mom!!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com