tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post2891936793478764930..comments2023-10-31T05:45:06.878-04:00Comments on simple thoughts: teenagers, the kardashians & how i do what i dopaigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12470201808290045840noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-26479142400629624462012-03-05T11:47:01.690-05:002012-03-05T11:47:01.690-05:00God bless your
sweet and humble
heart, Paige!
xx...God bless your<br />sweet and humble <br />heart, Paige!<br /><br />xx SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-87263636634292525522012-03-02T12:08:29.486-05:002012-03-02T12:08:29.486-05:00Paige, after raising two wonderful children myself...Paige, after raising two wonderful children myself, I totally agree with your philosophy. Parents who rule every aspect of their children's lives (especially teenagers) unfortunately often have a rude awakening down the road. I worked in a large state university with freshman students. Almost always, those who were raised in a very strict environment went "crazy" when given total freedom. They did not know how to hold to their own beliefs and live in the "real" world. I adore your blog and feel honored to be one of your cyber friends. Thanks for the daily inspiration.Yvonne from North Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819251575570091182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-60534493226457656162012-03-01T10:55:02.787-05:002012-03-01T10:55:02.787-05:00Paige,
I have an off subject question, where can ...Paige,<br /><br />I have an off subject question, where can I get that royal blue dress & nude wedges your beautiful Madison is wearing? <br /><br />I enjoy reading your blog & I look forward to seeing you in just a couple of weeks at The Pearl Event!<br /><br />Thank you Ma'am!<br /><br />katiebottoms {at} yahoo {dot} comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-4550161055443515232012-03-01T09:17:23.330-05:002012-03-01T09:17:23.330-05:00I don't watch the Kardashians, but I do watch ...I don't watch the Kardashians, but I do watch Glee (and I love it!), and my 16 year old daughter and I watch Pretty Little Liars. I love that too! She knows that's not reality - and she knows some of the things that take place on those shows is wrong. For the most part though - there is nothing wrong with those 2 shows. You can't shelter your kids from the world. Teach them to live IN the world, but separated and focused on God. Yes, we do need to honor God with everything we do, and I don't have all the answers, but in my heart, while sitting on the sofa with my daughter, laughing and watching a FICTIONAL show, talking about it with her, wondering what will happen next week - I can't help but think that it's OK. I love your blog! One day my daughter was out with her friends and she called me, so excited on the other end. She was at a mexican restaurant and your family was also there! She had to whisper, so you guys wouldn't hear her! Too funny :)Denisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-57478111813967123402012-02-29T22:16:29.795-05:002012-02-29T22:16:29.795-05:00Aww. I'm so happy to see that post. I was hopi...Aww. I'm so happy to see that post. I was hoping it was misunderstood. One thing about Paige is that she is raw on here. I've met all four of her precious babies and they are so well rounded so naturally we wonder what it is that she and Dan have done to get these great girls! I understand now what you were saying! We just want to know what they are doing! The balance they have in their parenthood. It is so important to shelter them just enough but also let them experience what the world is about. Paige and Dan are doing such a good job raising young women. We just want to know how they balance it all. Thanks for being so real Paige. I love you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-27772606078148753212012-02-29T15:52:53.207-05:002012-02-29T15:52:53.207-05:00Paige - You are amazing. I truly hope that one day...Paige - You are amazing. I truly hope that one day i get to meet you in person. I admire you style, beauty, mothering and love for Christ. The presence of God's love is all over your life and the lives of your daughters. I appreciate your honesty and the ability to share your life via your blog. I have benefitted from this post as well as so many others. I know the Pearl event is going to be amazing. Just wish I could be there!<br />Michelle<br /><br />PS - let me know when and if you are going to be selling any of Caroline's clothes again. We love what we purchased last year :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04640529606459222060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-47020271658975516872012-02-29T15:46:18.370-05:002012-02-29T15:46:18.370-05:00Paige--I read your blog all the time but this may ...Paige--I read your blog all the time but this may be my first comment (sorry!!). I just wanted to encourage you in the approach you are taking with your girls. It is very similar to how my parents raised me and my sister. They gave us a foundation of Christ and a Christian worldview, but didn't hide us from culture or things of the world. (not that they let us watch or do absolutely crazy things). But we were able to filter what we were seeing at school, etc. through that Christian worldview and talk to them about it. Then I went away to UGA (Go Dawgs!) and had an amazing time, grew in the Lord so much, etc. and I didn't go off the deep end b/c I hadn't been so sheltered. I knew how to process what I was seeing and hearing from the perspective of a believer. Now that I am 34 and have two kids of my own, we are trying to do this same thing with our boys. Not sure how it will go once they are teenagers, but we'll pray for the grace to figure it out. :-) Anyway--don't be discouraged. Your "realness" and sharing about your family is an encouragement and blessing. It is obvious that you and your girls love the Lord. It's okay if you love shoes and cute dresses, too. :-) haha! Amber B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-47221623565072845492012-02-29T13:51:14.332-05:002012-02-29T13:51:14.332-05:00I love the way you responded to this question. I e...I love the way you responded to this question. I expected such a heartfelt outpouring from your friends. I have two girls (age 5, & 7). I turn to your blog daily for some inspiration. God bless you and your family.Mandienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-59913480163665766722012-02-29T11:57:39.293-05:002012-02-29T11:57:39.293-05:00From Anonymous:
Wow. I came back to see what you m...From Anonymous:<br />Wow. I came back to see what you may have answered to an important question of mine....and it seemed it got a little skewed.<br />So, first, because I am anonymous, I don't want to make this too long, but I want to explain myself a little bit.<br />I rarely comment on any blog and have never on yours...which is why I hit the Anonymous button. I am a 44 year old married mother of 3 children...ages 17,13 and 9 and live in the Southeast.<br />I really was NOT in any way trying to say that it was WRONG that your daughter said her favorite show was the Kardashians. I really, truly was curious about it. Because she said that, it made me wonder if you allowed them to watch that type of TV. And I went on to ask about magazines etc., because I always seem to see that family (Kardashians) in People, Us Weekly, etc. Even though I personally do think that those shows are "smut" and so are the magaizines, I was not at all saying it was bad that your kids watched it....or anyone that does is bad. For goodness sakes, I promise I do not judge. <br />I was actually quite curious about HOW you handle it. I find myself not letting my kids watch those type of shows nor look at those magazines (if I can help it.) And then on the computer I cant really help it. We (my husband and I) try to dialog about why we find these type of shows not worthy of our time...so that they understand our point of view. (Because we certainly know that with our older two children they are about to make choices on their own when they leave the house.)So anyhow, I find myself not letting my kids partake and wondering all the time if this IS the correct thing? Hence why I asked.<br />From reading your blog, I think you are doing a terrific job of raising your girls. You are so inspiring to mother's like me. Do I think you have all the answers? No. But you definitely are doing something right because your girls seem to be smart, well-rounded and Christ filled. So I was actually asking the question for my own good....wondering if I in fact am being "too strict" in this category? I know that I am 95% stricter than most of the parents I know. So I wondered about it. (I guess with the shows....there is SO much premarital sex, etc. that I don't know how I can teach my kids my beliefs but then let them see that on TV? I know it is what is out there in pop culture but I fear that if they "see" it too much they will start to doubt their beliefs. Does that make sense?)<br />Anyhow...I could go on and on. I have already made this way too long.<br />Thank YOU for being so open and honest. Please understand where my question came from. It was an honest question.<br />I will say that I REALLY enjoyed ALL the responses that your friends wrote. There definitely was a lot of good information given. <br />I know we(parents) are all trying our best to raise good kids. I know that right now I am feeling like it is really really hard and that I find comfort from Bloggers like yourself who openly share your lives online. And for that I cannot thank you enough. I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-36842136959191992872012-02-29T11:00:55.965-05:002012-02-29T11:00:55.965-05:00You don't know it but as another commenter sai...You don't know it but as another commenter said "you are a sort of mentor to me" . . .I RARELY comment, you don't know me AT ALL, but truly, you are a shining example to me. <br /><br />While I am in no way judging people who do not allow their teens to watch tv such as the Kardashian's that kind of mum would be OVERWHELMING for me to even try to look up to or emulate. I just can't be THAT strict. I personally don't want to be that strict and do beleive that in this day and age sheltering an older kid to that extent has it's own downfalls.<br /><br />Your girls have GREAT examples in their own home and with the people they choose to be around on a daily basis. I don't believe they will be lead down the wrong path by watching some Kardashian's on tv and their antics now and then. <br /><br />My opinion really won't matter to you or your ver Godly Christian friends, as I do not attend church (but I am not a bad person) but honestly, one of the reason's I don't attend church is because of this attitude, that you have to (or are meant to?) shelter kids soooo very, very much, the "nitty gritty" magazines like People and tv shows like Glee I just can't see as something my kids NEED to be so completely protected from. I don't want them thinking I am so judgemental for one thing. They KNOW what is right and wrong. <br /><br />Your girl's CLEARLY know what is right and wrong, and I love how you are SO real and that I can relate to you. You are not HYPER judgementally protectively Christian. Some people would find that an insult, you might think I am saying you are not SO Christian. Actually, I a saying the OPPOSITE.<br /><br />LouiseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-81935536399287343292012-02-29T09:36:13.890-05:002012-02-29T09:36:13.890-05:00Beautiful response. Love you and your blog!Beautiful response. Love you and your blog!Taliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06274295352818030288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-65284129880780981402012-02-28T22:53:06.853-05:002012-02-28T22:53:06.853-05:00Hey Paige, Enjoyed visiting your blog and seeing a...Hey Paige, Enjoyed visiting your blog and seeing all the great things you are up to! <br />There was an ad at the end of this post with a young girl's photo asking me if I wanted to meet her. A live chat thing. Creepy!! I'm sure you didn't mean for it to be there...just wanted to let you know.Teresahttp://teresamcfayden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-29969362296308629232012-02-28T19:05:31.075-05:002012-02-28T19:05:31.075-05:00I love the way you let your light shine, Paige! {T...I love the way you let your light shine, Paige! {Those words are really on my heart today.} Brave of you to put your story out there again and again. To God be the glory!<br /><br />xo,<br />Linsey<br /><br />PS - I know nothing about the Kardashians. I shelter myself, I guess! :)Bravehearted Beauty {formerly LLH Designs}https://www.blogger.com/profile/04065147598634454504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-10437202162894885052012-02-28T19:03:39.660-05:002012-02-28T19:03:39.660-05:00If I could see you right now I'd give you a bi...If I could see you right now I'd give you a big old southern HUG! ;) Thanks for being a Real Mama! LOVE & blessings to you. I think you are doing a fine job. I have to admit, I kind of thought about that a second too when I read it, but remembered my OWN teenage daughter knows who they are too...and has watched it in her room, in My home. Lord help us all not to judge another sister who is trying to do her best! <br />Woo Hoo for the Pearl Event. I know y'all are gonna have a beautiful, fun time!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615515543530310328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-4889831336639004112012-02-28T17:27:28.100-05:002012-02-28T17:27:28.100-05:00Love your blog. I think you are so precious. I th...Love your blog. I think you are so precious. I thought the commenter's question was valid though. She was very complementary of you and seemed to truly want to know your stance. Did I read it all wrong? I had the same question when I saw the Kardashian thing the other day. I truly was curious what your stance was. I tend to be very over-protective (my kids are way younger than yours) and I often wonder when lines will become less hard for me and how I'll know when to ease up and allow more in. I'm so conflicted on it. I want so bad to guard hearts but I don't want them to leave my house completely clueless either. I am trusting God's grace and guidance to author every step. <br />I am glad you responded to the question...I'm just sorry it hurt you the way it seemed to.Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-34782295605881612292012-02-28T17:27:14.195-05:002012-02-28T17:27:14.195-05:00Thank you thank you for your gracious response. I ...Thank you thank you for your gracious response. I just recently started a blog and while I haven't had any snarky comments yet I'm sure they'll come and I just love the inspiration you are to handle any adversity with grace. Have a blessed day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-31445930594453480692012-02-28T17:18:29.561-05:002012-02-28T17:18:29.561-05:00I agree with so many others-- well said! I work a...I agree with so many others-- well said! I work as a jr. high and high school substitute teacher, taught for seven years previously, and now have two teenagers of my own. I, too, believe it's important to be culturally relevant as well as informed/educated. My husband and I would rather talk over these matters now with our kids and help them learn to handle and approach the "stuff" they encounter in our society rather than throw them innocently to the wolves upon entering college. And we have always said that our home is a safe place. If and when mistakes are made, we want our children to feel secure that we will comfort and guide them (not rescue them from consequences). Interestingly enough, our 16 year-old son is appalled by much of what is shown on TV and refuses to watch! <br /><br />Paige, you are an excellent mom and your love for your family is evident! Can't wait to meet you next week!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08415957157604314454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-14872081886872250342012-02-28T17:03:40.883-05:002012-02-28T17:03:40.883-05:00Very well put as usual!!Very well put as usual!!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677346086133953770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-65060073132417938012012-02-28T16:23:01.482-05:002012-02-28T16:23:01.482-05:00You are brave.
You are kind.
You are loved.
Well ...You are brave.<br />You are kind.<br />You are loved.<br /><br />Well said! :)SSMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386893316993867668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-2496372448774032292012-02-28T16:13:35.170-05:002012-02-28T16:13:35.170-05:00OH MY GOSH. I love this.
This is the *exact* att...OH MY GOSH. I love this.<br /><br />This is the *exact* attitude I prayerfully take raising our one girl...<br /><br />Watching the Kardashians/People is in my opinion relevant to parenting (as well as the Bachelor...there, I said it!)...<br /><br />And highlighting the highs of your family on your blog is an amazing testimony to clearly knowing the boundary of what makes 'family business'.<br /><br />I have loved having an eagle-eye view of your sweet family, from your amazing photographs, to the sweetest stories that you share. I appreciate the Lord allowing our paths to cross so that I can continue to have amazing examples of what to do...to counter balance my Kardashian/Bachelor/People examples primarily of 'what not to do'!<br /><br />You make me smile. xoxoTracy ~Seeking Refinement~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02603117407323522599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-24032066766678362252012-02-28T15:15:33.459-05:002012-02-28T15:15:33.459-05:00Great response Paige. I agree with everything you...Great response Paige. I agree with everything you wrote. Hugs JenJennifuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318671441772269584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-14537434993946861932012-02-28T13:54:48.339-05:002012-02-28T13:54:48.339-05:00Paige, what a wonderful response! It is interestin...Paige, what a wonderful response! It is interesting that those who want to leave negative comments disguise themselves as Anonymous! You already know that I think you are an amazing mom and mentor! And I savor every word you type! So many of us bloggers are very similar and have similar beliefs, but reality is we can't shelter our girls from the rest of society and your words clearly explained this! <br />I am so sad I am going to miss you at the Pearl Event. You have an open ended intivitation to come to Boston for tea and a day of shopping! XOXOKerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10220423285986520940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-39776084315757216622012-02-28T12:39:52.133-05:002012-02-28T12:39:52.133-05:00Dear Paige,
I love your blog. If time would permit...Dear Paige,<br />I love your blog. If time would permit I would so be at the Pearl Event to cheer on all of you. Each of you offer a gift that far exceeds my expectations with each post. Your blogs amaze me.<br />I just wanted to share a bit from the "other side". I was lucky enough to be raised by lovely Christians who gave me a pretty long leash (be it pink and studded). I no real rules as to what I could or could not read or watch. I was raised to respect my family and honor my Lord. The only "rule" regarding media was to know that it was not real. The movies and magazines and tv were all scripted and written to entice, my parents made sure that I was made aware of this. If I ever blurred that line of real and not real, they were there to talk and explain and guide. I still walk with the Lord each day and yet, I will grab a People magazine while waiting for my haircut. I still know real and not real. Hype and PR. From the small glimpse of what I see of your girls, you do rock. Like it or not sweetie. You juggle careers, family and commitments while serving the Lord and trying to make time for you. The world is much smaller now and we cannot live in a bubble. We can choose who we pray to, who we trust and to follow our hearts. Seems to me you and Dan have given your daughters loving and faithful hearts. Blessings.chrissiwithabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13988717837374484327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-17398233245559980012012-02-28T12:00:41.795-05:002012-02-28T12:00:41.795-05:00Thank you for being so honest and real. I am a li...Thank you for being so honest and real. I am a licensed clincial social worker and the children I worry about the most are overprotected children who haven't a clue what they will be dealing with when they are out in the REAL world without their parents to overprotect them. <br /><br />Thank you for showing that you have to allow your children some freedoms while you are present and close for them so that you can have real discussions with them about how your values and beliefs fit into the world that is oh so ....not perfect. <br /><br />If we teach our children good values and beliefs they have exactly what they need to put the Kardashians into perspective (as I am quite certain your daughter does). You aren't raising incapable or ignorant girls...quite the opposite! They appear to be strong, intelligent and beautiful young women. (perfection is a pipe dream!)<br /><br />Thanks for being you!AndeM1https://www.blogger.com/profile/04315193407748614962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-33180237990337548192012-02-28T10:58:03.641-05:002012-02-28T10:58:03.641-05:00I love your blog and I enjoy reading it. I love ho...I love your blog and I enjoy reading it. I love how you share your stories, pictures and everything else. I think you are an amazing mother/friend to many and person in general. Your response about the Kardashians didn't bother me any. I thought it was kinda cute. I mean who wouldn't want to be rich, famous, adorable clothes, beautiful hair and makeup, etc etc, right? Some people just need to chill out. My son is eight years old and I let him watch the Disney Channel while others parents say it's too harsh for kids. I mean come on! It's up to us as parents to teach our children right from wrong and send them off into the world in hopes that they learned the lessons we taught. It isn't good to keep them from the true everyday world. I let me son see what I feel is necessary and he is an amazing person, student and so very polite to all. I have zero regrets nor should you. You rock in all you do. Don't ever stop being you!giosmama26@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.com