tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post6625022612998514117..comments2023-10-31T05:45:06.878-04:00Comments on simple thoughts: kinda wondering if i'm doing it all right..paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12470201808290045840noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-50166670426213319922012-07-11T23:05:25.593-04:002012-07-11T23:05:25.593-04:00Thank you for being so honest and transparent. It ...Thank you for being so honest and transparent. It is so refreshing to read your thoughts and feelings and know I am not alone. To know that none of us have it all and we each struggle. <br />I pray you are able to find the balance you need in your life. <br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211297812600845018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-13975621930755431632012-07-07T11:16:38.965-04:002012-07-07T11:16:38.965-04:00Just catching up on your posts today...I'm in ...Just catching up on your posts today...I'm in tears reading this. Thank you! I'm going to spend my morning with Elly :) instead of working a planned.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507907729282532025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-49364432703749106982012-07-06T16:46:55.882-04:002012-07-06T16:46:55.882-04:00Beautiful post...thanks for being so real and enco...Beautiful post...thanks for being so real and encouraging at the same time! Happy Quality Time with your fam!Aleciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04522690215132919848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-72300854945636712492012-07-02T14:53:25.972-04:002012-07-02T14:53:25.972-04:00Yep we all struggle with this one in the blogworld...Yep we all struggle with this one in the blogworld. I'm convinced. I'm still working out a balance and I don't always do it right... Thanks for the reminder though. It always applies on some level and I always know the Holy Spirit is trying to talk to me when I hear these kind of words. <br />And thanks for saying you have a dog hairy house. I love the "real" stuff. :) <br />Love ya friend. And I think you're doing a wonderful job. I really do.Lemonade Makin' Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404173701815078504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-56916949438462039742012-07-02T11:09:29.397-04:002012-07-02T11:09:29.397-04:00I so appreciate your honesty!I so appreciate your honesty!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060091637394810802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-35103633132921641232012-07-01T22:13:57.329-04:002012-07-01T22:13:57.329-04:00um it was just my sister and I - and there were so...um it was just my sister and I - and there were some arguments for the books - I can't imagine with four girls!! I imagine you have your hands so very full! Not a mom yet - but I feel like between work and needing to sleep - i do not take care of my other half like I should or keep my house clean (oh the dog hair!) - so in agreement with every one you are preaching to the choir! Maybe you need a vacation in Seaside =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-88953127412806365312012-07-01T07:02:34.090-04:002012-07-01T07:02:34.090-04:00i really needed this reminder.
i've got a coup...i really needed this reminder.<br />i've got a couple of kids with "quality time" as their primary love language.<br /><br />just yesterday, lydia said, "Mommy, when we get home will you play UNO with me?" I said, "Sure, sweetie!" Then, she replied, "Mommy, will you not get on your phone or your computer until AFTER you've played with me?" HEARTBREAK.<br /><br />I agree with you...blogging and being socially connected is part of making these small businesses work. Answering emails is crucial. <br /><br />It's all such a balance, isn't it? Andy and I talked this weekend about getting back to "dating" each of the kids just to get in good quality time with the ones that really, really need it.<br /><br />Thanks for your honesty.....you did it very well without leaking too much info about your child who needed you. You honored her well. :) <br /><br />I can't wait to hang out with you, eventually. :))Between You and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05020503571549401779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-15998855868795888842012-06-30T22:44:17.075-04:002012-06-30T22:44:17.075-04:00God bless you all! I am "always" on the...God bless you all! I am "always" on the phone and the computer too, it seems, except I have to put my little in the care of someone else for 10 hours a day while I'm doing that. {big sad face}. You HAVE championed in so many ways this year, and you need to be proud of that. I'm not an advice giver, but I've done my fair share of business building! I'd be happy to answer any questions or bat around some suggesions. Hugs to you all!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786838392389718536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-56010360620568008042012-06-30T21:53:15.567-04:002012-06-30T21:53:15.567-04:00It's nice to read that your family is as REAL ...It's nice to read that your family is as REAL as mine..All will work out for sure..There's LOVE in the air..and LOVE always wins..Have a great weekend..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-83746824909456074752012-06-30T19:32:24.761-04:002012-06-30T19:32:24.761-04:00Oh my! I thought you were going to say that you we...Oh my! I thought you were going to say that you were going to stop blogging! You are so talented in so many ways, I can only imagine what it is like with four girls! I have only two and that is sometimes tough! I think it is natural for us to want to take on more, don't you agree? I went back to teaching this year and now that we are on summe vacation, I have taken on two part-time jobs! Of course our finances have been a huge part of my decision!<br />I love your honesty and thank you for sharing with us my friend! XOXOKerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10220423285986520940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-72324083764575467202012-06-30T13:08:43.075-04:002012-06-30T13:08:43.075-04:00your honesty and transparency is refreshing.... it...your honesty and transparency is refreshing.... it's life and it's real.... and most of all it's all part of the beautiful picture He's painting. happy weekendRachelRAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135379627950527249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-34651854680902047182012-06-30T07:32:31.556-04:002012-06-30T07:32:31.556-04:00I have been following your blog for a while and I ...I have been following your blog for a while and I just love to read about your thoughts on life - this blog post got me thinking, so than you for that! <br /><br />I am also a curious type, so I have been wondering if your Knudsen-name is of Norwegian origin! I`d be mighty glad if you took precious time to answer me...<br /><br />Regards, Tove, Norway!Tovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548916418436959119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-75571715121910831422012-06-29T18:22:03.816-04:002012-06-29T18:22:03.816-04:00I needed to hear this today too! I am feeling the...I needed to hear this today too! I am feeling the exact same way. I am a newer decorator and things have really taken off all of the sudden and just in time for summer with all 3 kids home. I have struggled with balance and questioned if working is right or not.<br />Thanks for sharing your heart and struggles. It goes with the "mom" territory I think. We are not perfect and don't have all the answers!Amy R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12100885943673320864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-78975148348361945132012-06-29T16:23:12.616-04:002012-06-29T16:23:12.616-04:00Is your middle name "Leslie" because I f...Is your middle name "Leslie" because I feel like it should be after reading this post. I could have wrote almost every word myself. I have tried so hard this past year and a half to let things go, even my passions, because i was seeing my kids lives pass before my eyes and I didn't feel like I was giving them the best part of me, they got to see what I didn't want anyone else to see in me. I swear the older the kids get the harder it gets because they see the real you and call u out on it, hard pill to swallow. We just need to chit chat one of these days, I need some southern grace! I love how you open your hearts to us, we all learn so much from you, you have such a great way with words, we are all in this together, feeling the pressures to do it all, when in the end we just want a happy loving family, mothering is the hardest job! Just think vacation is coming, what a perfect time to re-charge as a family! Love ya sweetie pie!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13163358139696174064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-46139317660770174042012-06-29T13:42:06.137-04:002012-06-29T13:42:06.137-04:00I feel Exactly the Same Way! The Balance is a Dail...I feel Exactly the Same Way! The Balance is a Daily Struggle, wanting and needing to supplement our household income along with creating, keeping a house, seeing to the needs of two very different young people at very different stages, weighs on my mind every minute of every day. My motto for the last year is one day at a time,even one hour at a time. I try not to look ahead too far and focus on each need from my loves as it comes up. I know I lack in many areas and there is no one harder on themselves than I. It is the hardest Job, being a Mom, Wife, Homemaker, Business woman, Creator all rolled into one, every single day. We do the best we can, we make mistakes and we learn and move on. Your doing Great and I'm sure the very best you can. That is all any one can ask. Just know you are not alone, I can see through your Blog you have many of us in the same Boat. Hang on, take a deep breath and one day at a time. <br />xo<br />JamieSimply Me Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348756964186129049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-76349769822044889012012-06-29T13:41:01.310-04:002012-06-29T13:41:01.310-04:00Love how you keep it real! As the great late Nora...Love how you keep it real! As the great late Nora Ephron said, "life is messy, life is complicated" -- that is my new mantra and is so true! <br /><br />Hope you and the whole family has a great weekend!<br /><br /><br />janetJboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885993111102447005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-53143948758436740122012-06-29T13:39:00.291-04:002012-06-29T13:39:00.291-04:00thank you so much for sharing where your family is...thank you so much for sharing where your family is. Where you are. As believers, I think we can make our lives look a bit, well, unreal. That all is well, every day, of every hour, of ever minute, of every day. Or maybe that is how we are perceived. Either way, our lives are just like everyone else's...we just have the Lord to get us through. THAT is what I always try to remind those around me. Thanks for being real. Much appreciated.<br />Hugs From My HeartIt's All Good, And I'm So Gratefulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554026719885794622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-34029884777208064902012-06-29T13:18:25.034-04:002012-06-29T13:18:25.034-04:00Oh my dear...you have shared the plight of hard wo...Oh my dear...you have shared the plight of hard working Moms everywhere. It is so hard to share ourselves equally and fully to everyone/everything that our heart desires to. You are an amazing Mom and role model and are doing a fantastic job! If you were not chasing your dreams (and on the computer/phone ALL the time ;) then you would be a sad, unfulfilled person....it is this balance that makes you who you are, and above all an amazing Mom! Keep it up girlie...you are an inspiration to your daughters, and one day they will realize that (and wonder how the heck you did it all)!! XOXLolo @ The Adventures of Stig and Lolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785601155247713679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-19208798036355173772012-06-29T13:15:12.710-04:002012-06-29T13:15:12.710-04:00AMEN Sister! Paige you said how we all feel! Than...AMEN Sister! Paige you said how we all feel! Thank you for continuing to inspire little old me. Hugs! CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06613597746657356054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-30516482146781554022012-06-29T12:22:35.313-04:002012-06-29T12:22:35.313-04:00Paige, that was beautiful and a time in due season...Paige, that was beautiful and a time in due season for me. Thank you for sharing your heart & being real ... you have no idea how much I appreciated this post today. Thanks again! God bless you & your sweet family xoxoKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11279985610608547022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-80360760072016253632012-06-29T11:47:00.598-04:002012-06-29T11:47:00.598-04:00thanks for keeping it real.....hang in there...you...thanks for keeping it real.....hang in there...you will get through and master this too!!!! I just know you will!AndeM1https://www.blogger.com/profile/04315193407748614962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-80549117729810374082012-06-29T11:38:44.332-04:002012-06-29T11:38:44.332-04:00"in my minds eye i see it all, my little life..."in my minds eye i see it all, my little life, as a group of circles that overlap"<br /><br />Love that...love it. Its hard to find balance sometimes. We just do the best we can. I appreciate you, your dedication, and the encouragement of your blog...not to mention your a rockin' photog mom. :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728670504246881746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-85898703870784264112012-06-29T10:59:31.152-04:002012-06-29T10:59:31.152-04:00This was just what a needed to hear today, as my d...This was just what a needed to hear today, as my dirty house is calling, I have my daughter's party tomorrow to get ready for, one child that has "faked" an injury to get me to snuggle with him in his bed (that one hurts) and my Bible is dustier than I would like. Thank you for your transparency. You are such an encouragement. I wish you a blessed day!Birdie Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15542892646399047417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-67927034868801313172012-06-29T10:39:46.813-04:002012-06-29T10:39:46.813-04:00Hi Paige,
Thank you for your heart and your transp...Hi Paige,<br />Thank you for your heart and your transparency! I have been reading your blog for over a year now and am always so inspired! I wanted to thank you for your posting a while back about fun places in Savannah. We were on our way back from a road trip to Florida two weeks ago and we stopped there for a morning...hit Savannah Bee Company, Paris Market and Back in the Day. What a wonderful spot that is, the food, the atmosphere, I loved everything! My husband joked that he was "speaking my love language" by taking me (and our two kids) there. Indeed! Have a wonderful day, MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-13441978644059780582012-06-29T10:39:46.042-04:002012-06-29T10:39:46.042-04:00Hi Paige,
Thank you for your heart and your transp...Hi Paige,<br />Thank you for your heart and your transparency! I have been reading your blog for over a year now and am always so inspired! I wanted to thank you for your posting a while back about fun places in Savannah. We were on our way back from a road trip to Florida two weeks ago and we stopped there for a morning...hit Savannah Bee Company, Paris Market and Back in the Day. What a wonderful spot that is, the food, the atmosphere, I loved everything! My husband joked that he was "speaking my love language" by taking me (and our two kids) there. Indeed! Have a wonderful day, MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com