tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post4760833389806859608..comments2023-10-30T08:01:41.566-07:00Comments on The Tao of Poop: Eat, Mess, LearnAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644197778332602406noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-53295035675795116092013-03-20T21:19:35.413-07:002013-03-20T21:19:35.413-07:00I've been trying to re-oriente my thinking lat...I've been trying to re-oriente my thinking lately and see the simple grace in my kids messily-loving me. Especially when my boy picks the pretty flowers... in the church garden... for me. Every Sunday.Court Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879405062559613112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-10185118035530049722013-03-20T09:12:17.736-07:002013-03-20T09:12:17.736-07:00Oh yes the mess... it has taken me a while to lear...Oh yes the mess... it has taken me a while to learn to love the messy aspect of learning that my little bear does! <br /><br />Thank you so much for linking up at my Oh HAPPY Day Party!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204797183314161445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-34976573250876428322013-03-19T19:56:49.579-07:002013-03-19T19:56:49.579-07:00smiling at just the name of this place :). I DO NO...smiling at just the name of this place :). I DO NOT miss those days. But, I'm so glad I gave my kids freedom like this. It does encourage creativity. But...when they were old enough I also encouraged them to help with the cleaning. Creativity + responsibility=happy mom :) (and kids--most of the time). I've enjoyed my visit. Thank you for linking up to Playdates with God this week!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-38290236658880264932013-03-19T12:25:21.700-07:002013-03-19T12:25:21.700-07:00i was wondering the same just yesterday - how do m...i was wondering the same just yesterday - how do mums with a perfectionist tendency cope with having kids at all. My son is like a hurricane of destruction whether its food or toys or something else. I love your post. I'm featuring it this sunday on the Sunday Parenting Party. The Monkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015980234917286789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-90307918154657537312013-03-18T14:27:44.414-07:002013-03-18T14:27:44.414-07:00Hola Rachel!
I agree with Sarah, all mothers are h...Hola Rachel!<br />I agree with Sarah, all mothers are heroes in one way or another. And you are a great one! Thanks for linking up every week...I appreciate YOU! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-35117509079965362272013-03-18T09:50:49.903-07:002013-03-18T09:50:49.903-07:00I think all kinds of mother hood tasks are heroic ...I think all kinds of mother hood tasks are heroic - however small. You're welcome for the feature too.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up :)<br /><br /><a href="http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity</a>Sarah Leonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01147373517910379972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-31297824063860416072013-03-17T17:33:26.044-07:002013-03-17T17:33:26.044-07:00Stopped by with Silly Sunday Blog Hop! Already fo...Stopped by with Silly Sunday Blog Hop! Already following. Love your posts!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-71645477227533483992013-03-17T08:44:37.134-07:002013-03-17T08:44:37.134-07:00I have found this part of motherhood to be on the ...I have found this part of motherhood to be on the easier side. It must be because I am a slob. LOL. <br /><br />Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection! <br />Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.<br />LeslieLeslie @ Violet Imperfectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074938391608565413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-19794999954955027232013-03-17T08:06:29.620-07:002013-03-17T08:06:29.620-07:00I've heard that the harder we work to civilize...I've heard that the harder we work to civilize our children, the less civilized we become. <br /><br />http://joycelansky.blogspot.comCatch My Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338761214938263819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-52251421853383343262013-03-17T07:36:12.251-07:002013-03-17T07:36:12.251-07:00No worries at all, I was lauging, and it was a goo...No worries at all, I was lauging, and it was a good reminder to get to studying. ;)mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-64033651595879356112013-03-17T07:21:38.692-07:002013-03-17T07:21:38.692-07:00Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
Pl...Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection. <br />Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)<br /><br />¤´¨) <br />¸.•*´ <br />(¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo<br />www.raising-reagan.com<br />Lanaya | Raising Reaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237789855735603453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-80668993340961288612013-03-16T23:41:20.662-07:002013-03-16T23:41:20.662-07:00I'm trying so hard not to care about mess/clut...I'm trying so hard not to care about mess/clutter/etc especially if my kids are being creative but it's SO hard. Thanks for reminder! Em xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-27753033864521575782013-03-16T01:01:10.262-07:002013-03-16T01:01:10.262-07:00My girls are in kindergarten and 1st grade now but...My girls are in kindergarten and 1st grade now but they still make LOTS of crazy messes! For some reason my oldest is the one who gets into more than her younger sister. My youngest daughter don't make to many messes these days but when she does they are BIG! Gotta love those crazy messy kids that are just so darn cute! <3Autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549841295658541227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-9437116908404315472013-03-15T21:42:17.289-07:002013-03-15T21:42:17.289-07:00i'm no toddler... but learning is still incred...i'm no toddler... but learning is still incredibly messy for me too:) but honestly... if it's not messy, am i really learning anything?? great post... thanks for linking up!!black tag diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11699621576183404434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-52401279971670483672013-03-15T20:43:33.839-07:002013-03-15T20:43:33.839-07:00Hi there!
I found you through Friday Flash Blog....Hi there! <br /><br />I found you through Friday Flash Blog. I loved your article. I am going through the terrible two's right now, so I feel your pain! I look forward to reading more :)<br /><br />Jessica<br />http://thewonderingbrain.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-81810329309261350182013-03-15T18:53:50.947-07:002013-03-15T18:53:50.947-07:00Oh we are in the same situation. haha. Motherhood ...Oh we are in the same situation. haha. Motherhood deals with everything and mess is an everyday thing. Sometimes it drives me craaazy. <br /><br />It is nice to meet you Rachel. Followed you via G+ and GFC. <br /><br />I would also like to invite you to join us at Linkin with my ladies Blog hop. <br /><br />Blog Hop Link:<br />http://www.pursuitoffunctionalhome.com/2013/03/welcome-to-week-6-wow-ladies-and-gents.html<br /><br />I hope to see you there.<br /><br />Judy<br />http://www.pursuitoffunctionalhome.com/<br />http://www.kusinaniinday.blogspot.com/Judy Bisayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569645196386227583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-64789097755887782942013-03-15T14:58:18.657-07:002013-03-15T14:58:18.657-07:00So, so very true! I am definitely a believer in le...So, so very true! I am definitely a believer in letting kiddos experience the world, and messy play happens at my house all the time. I am not even close to a great housekeeper either, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. Love your perspective on this. :)Mary Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577511398348554796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-89001049580672302512013-03-15T08:55:07.929-07:002013-03-15T08:55:07.929-07:00I become a bigger fan of yours with each new post....I become a bigger fan of yours with each new post. Your posts are so thoughtful. Their full of brains, heart, and humor. You're seriously a diamond in the community of mom bloggers! Loved this! I find myself guilty of inserting myself into the learning curve where I'm not needed all the time, just to save myself the mess. A great reminder!Jen Provenzanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087710834357237340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-71425167598432442022013-03-15T07:15:56.614-07:002013-03-15T07:15:56.614-07:00I am so guilty of helping to avoid the mess! It ju...I am so guilty of helping to avoid the mess! It just drives me crazy and I know I should be patient and allow Boo to explore the textures, etc...but I fail almost daily!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615930943939757293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-24765187788610883692013-03-15T06:39:58.705-07:002013-03-15T06:39:58.705-07:00I have been doing the mom bit for 6 years, the mes...I have been doing the mom bit for 6 years, the messes just don't seem to go away. <br /><br />New follower via Friday Chaos Blog Hop! Please feel free to follow back. :) <br /><br /><3, Bethanne from Break my Wings, I have a broomstick too!<br />Http://witchybitchymommy.blogspot.com Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635920180901649839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-34519961931365121122013-03-15T04:52:05.782-07:002013-03-15T04:52:05.782-07:00Love this post!! You should link it up tonight:) I...Love this post!! You should link it up tonight:) I think I walk around with paper towels with their every meal or snack! It is actually quite funny! Motherhood is a truly wonderful journey with all the messiness along the way-lolLOVE MELISSA:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17817113883788123693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-34987326359874801572013-03-15T04:52:00.834-07:002013-03-15T04:52:00.834-07:00Love this post!! You should link it up tonight:) I...Love this post!! You should link it up tonight:) I think I walk around with paper towels with their every meal or snack! It is actually quite funny! Motherhood is a truly wonderful journey with all the messiness along the way-lolLOVE MELISSA:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17817113883788123693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-68304493655499729162013-03-14T22:44:56.571-07:002013-03-14T22:44:56.571-07:00I thought it would be easier as a grandmother but ...I thought it would be easier as a grandmother but I have learned that baby wipes do amazing things. I never knew their magical powers when my girls were little.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675655181051419356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-73426008245559825552013-03-14T21:27:45.623-07:002013-03-14T21:27:45.623-07:00Love this. I am the SAME WAY! I keep thinking I sh...Love this. I am the SAME WAY! I keep thinking I should be a spokeswoman for stain remover. Hello? I have a toddler! Love this so much!<br />Kaylynn<br />AmongTheYoung.comkaylynnczyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13879385719341912542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-2673052309461132522013-03-14T19:59:44.516-07:002013-03-14T19:59:44.516-07:00Well written post! My little missy was also born i...Well written post! My little missy was also born in 2011 and yes messiness is one of the things that comes with motherhood as hard as it is to accept! Well hopefully before long they learn to feed and dress themselves and clean up after themselves too!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001072823791117088noreply@blogger.com