tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604215857942241756.post8927426666697714935..comments2024-03-29T03:31:54.399-04:00Comments on You Are The Roots: the one where i assure the world i am not, in fact, mrs. duggarLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18101932639543215210noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604215857942241756.post-20933630437624716862013-08-16T21:42:46.156-04:002013-08-16T21:42:46.156-04:00Being a SAHM is an amazing gift and blessing and m...Being a SAHM is an amazing gift and blessing and my hats are off to you and those like you! I don't understand why people feel the need to comment and judge us as mothers for our choices, it's crazy. You have such a beautiful family and your son is very, very lucky to have you!Olivia Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156795357886037092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604215857942241756.post-2156454681419801282013-08-14T16:30:56.179-04:002013-08-14T16:30:56.179-04:00I agree with Racehl - why are people so nosy? And ...I agree with Racehl - why are people so nosy? And if you sent him to daycare or something, I'm sure they'd say something too. Do your friends/family know you blog? You could always just send them this way and let them know you document the good AND the bad and it isn't all unicorns... people are so strange. they always think they can tell you how to raise your kid better, right??Jen @ the mama yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764870232053492145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604215857942241756.post-14708532044034129242013-08-14T10:24:26.625-04:002013-08-14T10:24:26.625-04:00What's terrible is that you feel you even have...What's terrible is that you feel you even have to defend this choice. Seriously. I'm starting to become more and more aware that, though there are exceptions, we are a generation of lazy parents. <br /><br />I remember when I was pregnant with Willow someone asking me if I was going to put Olivia (who wasn't even two years old when she was born) in daycare when Willow was born. I was so taken aback....why? Why would I do that? I didn't have my children just to give them away to someone else to raise and teach. And what kind of message would I be sending her if I stuck her in some daycare the same time I brought a new baby home? Why would I not want her home sharing in the joy, bonding with her sibling, being a part of our new family of four? No thanks. I'll keep my own kids. I fully believe God has equipped me with the skills I need to raise my babies. I wouldn't give that up for the world! <br /><br />You do an AMAZING job with Ethan. Keep it up. He is blessed to have you as a mama. This world needs more moms who desire that time with their kids. It's precious, you don't get it back, enjoy it while it's right in front of you...the good, the hard, the trying...ALL.OF.IT!!<br /><br />XOrachel.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882073913486660487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604215857942241756.post-15217671179912508742013-08-14T08:59:05.795-04:002013-08-14T08:59:05.795-04:00Wow, he's two. TWO! I mean...I can not imagine...Wow, he's two. TWO! I mean...I can not imagine anyone saying something like this to me and legitimately believing it. If you're home and doing everything a daycare would and MORE, why isn't that alright??? You never complain about Ethan. Even when you relay the struggles of having a child this age, which we all experience, working or not - you always always manage to find the silver lining and your love for the way you're living this time in your lives shines through!<br /><br /><br />I can only surmise that people who say these things are jealous? Jealous of patience, understanding, and talent. Teaching and helping a young person along requires all of that, and it isn't something everyone comes by naturally. Obviously you do, and use your resources outstandingly. Instead of trying to tear you down and make you feel unsure of yourself and your decisions these people should be looking to themselves and rising up a little, OR having confidence in their own decisions and owning them as well.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479012023580845919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604215857942241756.post-14799266892915885752013-08-14T00:05:22.952-04:002013-08-14T00:05:22.952-04:00I don't get why people get so upset about pare...I don't get why people get so upset about parenting choices. I've worked and stayed home at different phases with both kids and it feels like people have been judgemental about both, as in some people are just negative and feel like they need to play the devil's advocate. I personally would prefer for my kids to attend a school when they are old enough simply because I know I'm not the best authoritative figure, but I know several moms really rock the homeschooling thing and I respect that.grace martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412338647399251258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604215857942241756.post-89607040839562002462013-08-13T23:53:55.608-04:002013-08-13T23:53:55.608-04:00I'm so envious of the things you do with Ethan...I'm so envious of the things you do with Ethan! I'm a sahm and I feel guilty because my 3 year old is going to be in 5 day a week preschool this year. I wish I could school him at home but I know I'm not good at that! we'll have the afternoons together though...Dara @ Not In Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16004533157267233128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604215857942241756.post-32537628420903153232013-08-13T22:50:50.977-04:002013-08-13T22:50:50.977-04:00I love your blog and all the amazing things you do...I love your blog and all the amazing things you do with Ethan. <br />Although I work, and my daughter is in day care, it just works for us, and it's been great so far. <br />I ALWAYS love to hear about both my stay at home moms and working moms days and activities. I realize that we all have the same stresses, worries, and amazing moments with our kids. We all have different ones too, but we do our best to make sure our children are happy and healthy.<br />I love that my friends all do things differently, and they do what works for them. I learn so much from everyone, and it's so refreshing to see parenting from all different families. <br />I love seeing the activities you do in tot school, and will be incorporating some activities during my time with my daughter on the weekends.<br />Thanks for sharing your days with us!<br /><br />Marian & SophiaThe Millikanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817962636997123342noreply@blogger.com