tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.comments2012-05-21T06:55:52.598-05:00I found the one my heart loves -Song of Songs 3:4Huberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433985634274123352noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-35659405702458335302011-09-27T13:35:02.152-05:002011-09-27T13:35:02.152-05:00I am going through the same thing with Ashton righ...I am going through the same thing with Ashton right now! He decided yesterday that he was going to climb out of his bed on his own. Now its time to adjust. I will call you and we can talk :) He is my 4th but every child is different.sondrajohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01334281209922691281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-60875870212062641292011-09-27T13:32:26.599-05:002011-09-27T13:32:26.599-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Chef Harceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13751266794146852660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-41290693114606030702011-09-20T11:40:41.649-05:002011-09-20T11:40:41.649-05:00Good luck tomorrow Tanna! I still don't have a...Good luck tomorrow Tanna! I still don't have any good advice since Ryan hasn't jumped out yet (it's only been a week though!), but I'll be praying for a good transition for your family.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135232428202814538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-31460095864514674782011-09-18T21:39:13.974-05:002011-09-18T21:39:13.974-05:00Tanna, I came across your blog from Shannon's ...Tanna, I came across your blog from Shannon's (well, I guess from Jenny and Claire too, haha!) and I think we have a lot in common! I have a 3 year old boy who sounds very similar to your little boy! He is the most strong-willed and independent child I have ever met and every day is a struggle to do anything with him! Bed time is nearly impossible and most nights it takes him at least an hour or two to fall asleep. I'm determined that he'll outgrow this phase (in order to keep my sanity) but it's so nice to know that we're not the only parents out there with a crazy little boy! :) I wish I had some wonderful advice for you, but we're in the thick of it too! We should keep in touch about our situations though if we come across anything that works! :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06253342044638474851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-35216191099445605232011-09-05T14:01:02.164-05:002011-09-05T14:01:02.164-05:00Remember in John 14:27 where Jesus says, Peace I l...Remember in John 14:27 where Jesus says, Peace I leave with you, My own peace give I unto you,-- Not as the world gives, give I unto you:-- Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.<br /><br />After I meditated on that, I had within me that peace from Jesus. Later, I held an obstinate child and imparted that peace to her. She immediately became peaceful, amiable and sleepy. <br />I think maybe it's because children are the closest removed from being with God and they perceive that absence of His presence and it upsets them-- as it does us all. <br />By imparting Jesus' presence to that troubled child, they learn to access God's presence while on earth-- which comforts them. <br /><br />Jesus conquers all. The challenge is to learn to live in the power of God while on earth. <br />I wish you the best.<br /><br />Love,<br />Brenda Mohr DC<br />Seattle WA<br />Formerly of Davenport, IAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-74559840450427837842011-08-10T23:28:53.893-05:002011-08-10T23:28:53.893-05:00I'm pretty confident we're going to be nee...I'm pretty confident we're going to be needing those books soon here, too... my 19 mo. old is showing all signs of joining this club. Will remember to pray for your family.Annette Parenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-70196176042894242382011-08-05T20:50:52.836-05:002011-08-05T20:50:52.836-05:00We did it with Bella before Summer came and it rea...We did it with Bella before Summer came and it really wasn't a big deal at all. The first few nights, we had to discipline b/c she'd get out of bed, but we just SUPER emphasized the "no getting out" rule and she's obeyed it [pretty much - w/ a few exceptions]. I was scared to do it, but it ended up not being a problem at all. <br /><br />I've been MEANING to write you forever now... I am working on getting your cocoon done (I know it's been forever... but I had a knitting strike...) and I want to write you to talk about life and such...<br /><br />I will soon... :-) Love you friend.jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279853261402516225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-56518167906085390242011-08-03T14:03:30.990-05:002011-08-03T14:03:30.990-05:00I don't know if it means it is the right time,...I don't know if it means it is the right time, with a newborn, you might just want to tough this phase out, bc switching now might be more of a hassle.<br /><br />Brighton didn't struggle switching to a bed at all (At 17 months) but he still goes in phases of having a really hard time going to sleep, fighting and crying.. the works. We just came out of that phase, it's HARD! But all things are a phase in parenting :) <br /><br />So if i were you, I would wait it out until life settles down and then start it. BUT I also think if you try it now and it doesn't work, you can always put him in a pack and play :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15316905569524661072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-74611951539833788512011-08-03T14:03:08.134-05:002011-08-03T14:03:08.134-05:00Hi Tanna, you probably don't want advice from ...Hi Tanna, you probably don't want advice from me but here it is anyway. First of all with the nap and bed time, this is very normal at this age. We went through it with both Vance and Victoria and it is just a power struggle. They are testing you to see who is really in charge. Sorry but even your sweet little one has that inborn want to to have his own way. Ha ha. He also will work through it in time. I would say it was a 6 week battle with vance and about a 12 week battle with Victoria but they all work through it. Now about the transition to the tddler bed. I would say wait. Take one battle at a time. Get through the bed battle first and then move to the toddler bed. It is easier to get out of a toddler bed than a crib. That is unless you are Vance and we still are not totally sure how he was doing it. But my advice is you want to get them through the struggle with going to sleep and then take on the transition to the toddler bed. Take it for what it is worth. God bless you all. Virgil.The Christophersen Chroniclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17153445066754208728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-56223396045570214492011-06-30T12:41:59.919-05:002011-06-30T12:41:59.919-05:00WOW!! What a tale! I'm so happy you made it ...WOW!! What a tale! I'm so happy you made it to the hospital in time and had a lot of help with your house. I hope everything is drying out nicely and you're all getting settled in. <br /><br />I love the name Brynnly too! So sweet!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135232428202814538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-35338875664475062252011-06-29T16:43:53.907-05:002011-06-29T16:43:53.907-05:00What a crazy story! I have an insane delivery stor...What a crazy story! I have an insane delivery story myself--had my last little beauty at the edge of our bed...the hospital kept telling me to stay home! Ahhh!Iliahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761843120810622874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-49724717238923651572011-06-16T11:55:39.260-05:002011-06-16T11:55:39.260-05:00CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! That is wonderful and excit...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! That is wonderful and exciting news! Can't wait to see pictures! Hope home life is going well, hope Josiah is adjusting well, and I hope everything is dry!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433387438587311209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-31508733977299830702011-06-16T11:15:11.922-05:002011-06-16T11:15:11.922-05:00Yayayay!! For your new baby girl. BOOOOo on the ...Yayayay!! For your new baby girl. BOOOOo on the flooding. So sorry to hear that. Can't wait to see pictures of your little sweetheart.jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279853261402516225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-48409600895790329392011-06-08T20:43:28.014-05:002011-06-08T20:43:28.014-05:00I'm there with ya. Two touchers= 4 little hand...I'm there with ya. Two touchers= 4 little hands. Ev's phrase is "Hold you?" She's still working on those pronouns! : )Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392577150123366191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-28324476240968350512011-05-27T22:14:14.226-05:002011-05-27T22:14:14.226-05:00I definitely feel this way. I'm constantly te...I definitely feel this way. I'm constantly telling Travis that I've been touched enough to last for the whole month. Oh well, such is this phase of life, eh?jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279853261402516225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-33395489383521375532011-04-25T16:26:10.331-05:002011-04-25T16:26:10.331-05:00Tanna -
I'm sorry about Brett having to be gon...Tanna -<br />I'm sorry about Brett having to be gone a lot. I think it's harder when they're HERE (not deployed/out of town) but not home than it is when they're actually gone. So I feel for ya.<br /><br />You don't look that large. I know you probably hate it when people say that, but I think you always feel/see yourself as larger than in real life. So... I think you look beautiful!<br /><br />Josiah sounds a lot like my Bells. Just opinionated and loud. :-) Good character, these fellows have!jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279853261402516225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-51253709016347832542011-04-25T15:58:32.129-05:002011-04-25T15:58:32.129-05:00no problems girlie! i was WAY large and in charge...no problems girlie! i was WAY large and in charge with owen!!!! i think you look great! and josiah and owen do sound very similar... and even if their "playing" merely involved a Veggie video - it would be fun to sit and catch up! so sorry that josiah had to go through surgery (my niece just did too!) but i am SO glad it is helping his speech improve! that is awesome!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433387438587311209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-72388204396407836952011-03-29T11:10:58.021-05:002011-03-29T11:10:58.021-05:00That sounds like no fun at all. Carter used to st...That sounds like no fun at all. Carter used to struggle with ear infections... ALL the time. We had tubes put in and the doctor from Aberdeen did an amazing job!!!! On the other subject... I unfortunately know how the kidney stones feel.... NOT fun at all. Keeping you all in prayers!!! Hope you all feel a LOT better fast!!!! Thanks for watching my boys Friday and Saturday!!! We appreciate it SO much!!! The marriage conference was awesome!!! Take care and have a good week!!!Caseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-92176686215444267452011-03-23T09:50:21.618-05:002011-03-23T09:50:21.618-05:00Man it is crazy how fast kids grow up!!! Seems li...Man it is crazy how fast kids grow up!!! Seems like yesterday that he was born and now he is a big boy!! Where does the time go?!?! He is adorable... love the pictures!!!!Casey Duenwaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-68043510539681175942011-03-21T17:00:20.408-05:002011-03-21T17:00:20.408-05:00love this post! in some of the pictures he looks ...love this post! in some of the pictures he looks JUST like Brett and in other he is definitely his momma's boy. what a cutie. so excited to see him and you guys over Easter!<br /><br />kajsaThe White Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07028172477622781280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-71899040089765633312011-03-15T21:50:52.705-05:002011-03-15T21:50:52.705-05:00What?! No one commented on this! Well I have to. C...What?! No one commented on this! Well I have to. Congrats guys! :) Wedding anniversaries are wonderful things! BTW- Does Brett have gel in his hair? A little weird. ;)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392577150123366191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-25004734293486605592011-01-15T11:12:47.891-06:002011-01-15T11:12:47.891-06:00I've actually had a couple of friends duct tap...I've actually had a couple of friends duct tape the diapers. One of which thought it was a horrible thing to do when she first heard about it, but when her twins started taking off their diapers at nap time, she tried it and it worked. I'm not really sure how they got the diapers off when they needed to be changed!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06656708005052211950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-58795040997645198172011-01-12T18:09:50.488-06:002011-01-12T18:09:50.488-06:00i heard of one mom who took whatever pajamas or wh...i heard of one mom who took whatever pajamas or whatever that zip up, cut off the feet, re-attached them backwards so that the zipper was in the back (maybe they had to reshape the neckline a little too? nothing too hard.) and if i recall, you can sew a little right? it doesnt have to look pretty :) <br />good luck!juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12521014225851065854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-12270932185437620282011-01-12T17:16:01.184-06:002011-01-12T17:16:01.184-06:00Does he know how to take off a onesie? I've h...Does he know how to take off a onesie? I've had friends who always put onesies on for naps, and then full-lengthed footed zipper pajamas for bed because of kids getting into their diapers...and it has not always just when they've had only pee in their diaper!Hanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787542639227649895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270242031033600104.post-70097623845774764692011-01-12T17:13:05.109-06:002011-01-12T17:13:05.109-06:00Bella never did this, but my friend's girl did...Bella never did this, but my friend's girl did and she ended up putting the diapers on backwards. And I think that helped! Worth a try!jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279853261402516225noreply@blogger.com