tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22155253.post669487486399288968..comments2023-08-11T07:27:23.158-04:00Comments on Kisses of Sunshine: It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas...GiBeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717697386035335817noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22155253.post-86188635921297714092007-12-19T07:40:00.000-05:002007-12-19T07:40:00.000-05:00You are doing a fine job of raising your son. And...You are doing a fine job of raising your son. <BR/><BR/>And yes, Alice Cooper, bless his heart, is a strange looking dude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22155253.post-55414386482115036372007-12-19T07:34:00.000-05:002007-12-19T07:34:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness! What a lot of 'activity!' My sib...Oh my goodness! What a lot of 'activity!' My siblings and I were spanked, too (not beaten) and we all turned out just wonderful! We knew the consequences of bad behavior...and I was the good one (and oldest) because I didn't want the pain! LOL<BR/><BR/>I think if I had an active two-year-old, he/she would be in a playpen a lot! LOL<BR/><BR/>Your home is lovely and homey! Thanks for sharing the pictures!<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas!<BR/><BR/>~JadaJadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660007146186030615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22155253.post-9386519089670098712007-12-17T21:39:00.000-05:002007-12-17T21:39:00.000-05:00In Sunday School last week the scripture was about...In Sunday School last week the scripture was about the birth of John the Baptist. Even though there is a great build up to his birth, all that is said of his childhood is that he grew strong in spirit and lived in the desert until his ministry began. Something interesting jumped into my head, that he was probably a difficult child to raise ("strong in spirit"). <BR/><BR/>The only grown man that I know who has the personality of John the Baptist is a man who is stubborn, hard-headed, speaks his heart, and his heart is all about God and Biblical truth/absolutes. It's almost unbalanced in how fervently this man talks about God, too strong for today's standards. But John the Baptist (the greatest prophet) was too, "You brood of vipers..." Ouch.<BR/><BR/>It takes all kinds of personalities to get things done in God's kingdom. The strong types make the biggest impact, even though they proably learned a lot the hard way and caused their parents a lot of grief in the beginning.<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps.Lovely Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916399235855534113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22155253.post-36164009214827940682007-12-17T15:26:00.000-05:002007-12-17T15:26:00.000-05:00After that description, I thought you had been pee...After that description, I thought you had been peeking into MY house today...by at least I have TWO! *wink*<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, kiddo! And, remember how badly ya' wanted this little tornado a year before he arrived! LOLBeth/Mom2TwoVikingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093286971978819404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22155253.post-91202562346115736652007-12-17T15:05:00.000-05:002007-12-17T15:05:00.000-05:00You are living my life! We had that exact kind of...You are living my life! We had that exact kind of weekend with Caleb. It was horrendous. I'm pretty sure it's a two's thing...at least I'm hoping it will eventually go away!! Caleb's name means both faithful and BOLD, so he's living up to it. We're praying all that boldness will be used for God's glory when he's older.<BR/>(And we have similar discipline guidelines as you.)<BR/>Until then, momma needs some patience so Caleb and I might both live until he's "older." ;-)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173872365261806154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22155253.post-76772238553840196422007-12-17T14:10:00.000-05:002007-12-17T14:10:00.000-05:00GiBee, The stories you tell about Hunter remind me...GiBee, The stories you tell about Hunter remind me so much of growing up with Ben. Seriously, I just knew he'd be imprisoned by the time he was 10. The fact that he is so changed now and preaching to top it all off is amazing. So keep praying. God will definitely use that energy of Hunters for good!Heather Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018641352722945047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22155253.post-67821677795899754482007-12-17T12:41:00.000-05:002007-12-17T12:41:00.000-05:00WHEW! What a weekend you had! I've had ones very...WHEW! What a weekend you had! I've had ones very similar and reminded myself of that saying, "Mama said there'd be days like this..." :-)<BR/><BR/>I firmly believe you are on the right track!! God is going to use all that energy and spunk for HIS glory someday! It's just work getting all that energy trained and headed in the right direction. Stay at it... you won't be sorry!!!<BR/><BR/>And someday he'll look back and be thankful that he had parents that cared enough to do the hard work of teaching him right from wrong, respect, etc. <BR/><BR/>I also find myself, on days similar to what you mentioned, quoting Christian Comedian Mark Lowry's favorite verse, "And it came to pass"...:-)<BR/><BR/>Take heart my friend. This too shall pass.Donnettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692862365425939349noreply@blogger.com