tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post896301410840012881..comments2023-10-31T05:45:06.878-04:00Comments on simple thoughts: just you wait!paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12470201808290045840noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-10977067344140958262011-06-13T22:04:48.678-04:002011-06-13T22:04:48.678-04:00Thank you for such a postive post. I have twins (6...Thank you for such a postive post. I have twins (6 yrs) and a 3 yr. old - all girls. I love them! There is a lot of bickering between them, taking sides, talking ugly just as much as there is laughs, jokes, and gentless. I spend my days and nights with them and I am grateful for it. I just want them to know they are loved - although I am sure my bossiness and directions are construed as meanness. I hope they don't always see it that way. thanks again for the encouragement!Java Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135174319948371523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-72246282050449679442011-06-06T13:52:52.259-04:002011-06-06T13:52:52.259-04:00This so encouraged me! Thank you!This so encouraged me! Thank you!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07457282346307494679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-61737576832200632282011-06-05T12:59:16.609-04:002011-06-05T12:59:16.609-04:00i really loved this post;) so encouraging especial...i really loved this post;) so encouraging especially since i haven't hit the teenage with my girls yet;)<br />xoMarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383759863360031618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-23351855262306481402011-06-04T12:34:25.319-04:002011-06-04T12:34:25.319-04:00Loving every word you wrote here, Paige! I love te...Loving every word you wrote here, Paige! I love teenage girls, and when parents say, "just wait" it breaks my heart. Going into teenage years with that attitude of fear and dread is a recipe for disaster. Love your spin on "just you wait!" and love the photos of my second favorite flower!<br /><br />Xoxo,<br />LinseyBravehearted Beauty {formerly LLH Designs}https://www.blogger.com/profile/04065147598634454504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-11633604468863547002011-06-03T09:45:44.608-04:002011-06-03T09:45:44.608-04:00This helped me - with my oldest son entering his s...This helped me - with my oldest son entering his senior year! I think what stuck out was "mend and rebuild this year" "encourage and build them up". I also have a 2 yr old little girl and after reading all your post - I want to have a house full of girls! I really try to make mental notes of all your wonderful ideas with your daughters and encouragement. God's blessings truly show in your life!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559558928622372339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-6610432255495282582011-06-03T09:45:33.382-04:002011-06-03T09:45:33.382-04:00This helped me - with my oldest son entering his s...This helped me - with my oldest son entering his senior year! I think what stuck out was "mend and rebuild this year" "encourage and build them up". I also have a 2 yr old little girl and after reading all your post - I want to have a house full of girls! I really try to make mental notes of all your wonderful ideas with your daughters and encouragement. God's blessings truly show in your life!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559558928622372339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-18705906762420350852011-06-03T08:14:51.344-04:002011-06-03T08:14:51.344-04:00My oldest daughter just drove off to school for th...My oldest daughter just drove off to school for the first time by herself. I was so happy for her and her new independence,but I was very teary-eyed. She has just two more years of high school. I am cherishing every minute of our remaining time together at home. Loved your post.Michelle Whitakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-60885772433997672652011-06-03T01:02:42.690-04:002011-06-03T01:02:42.690-04:00Thank you so much for the new spin on the "ju...Thank you so much for the new spin on the "just you wait" speech. Never has "just you wait" sounded so uplifting and encouraging. I will miss my Lauren more than words can say next year but missing her means I actually LIKE her and the young woman she has become. I have only good memories of raising a daughter and like you, I am looking forward to this next phase of her life. Thank you for always having the right thing to say and thank God for sending it to me a just the right moment!! I.CAN'T.WAIT.Mitchell Fab Fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01045177920747361846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-84330570962344763432011-06-02T23:28:55.618-04:002011-06-02T23:28:55.618-04:00Thank you! I needed to hear that.Thank you! I needed to hear that.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12174670585211225922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-90975743907349962872011-06-02T22:44:44.899-04:002011-06-02T22:44:44.899-04:00Dear Paige,
Thank you for sharing your life with ...Dear Paige,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your life with us and for inspiring us.<br /><br />Where is your etsy shop for these<br />pictures?<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Coastal Blue OceanCoastal Health and Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379660015447672197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-30266959659410775352011-06-02T19:23:13.559-04:002011-06-02T19:23:13.559-04:00I love this post, because I have a 13 year old dau...I love this post, because I have a 13 year old daughter. We are close I think because she is our only child. I have been told "just you wait" before too.<br /><br />I love what you and Savannah have and I hope that when my daughter is graduating, she and I are the same. <br /><br />Right now, we have the typical attitude and a bit of laziness, that I am sure every parent of a teen girl goes thru.<br /><br />I don't have my Mom anymore to ask for support and parental guidance, but, I am sure that I never had an attitude, gave her grief or was lazy and didn't want to pick up my room. Ha Ha<br /><br />Take care, and the pictures are beautiful! I enjoy your posts so much, keep them coming!<br />JodiJodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280872470634355464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-11087166628762118632011-06-02T12:42:31.400-04:002011-06-02T12:42:31.400-04:00I came by because the 'simple' thought app...I came by because the 'simple' thought appealed to me....and I find such a meaningful post! I have a 10 year old daughter and, so far, we are the best of friends....and the negative connotation of 'just you wait' really bothers me....but your take on the 'just you wait' is beautiful! Thanks...it's what I too aim for.<br /><br />Love your blog.<br /><br />Ciao Bella!<br /><br /><br />CREATIVE CARMELINAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-15363540390192595652011-06-02T12:41:04.025-04:002011-06-02T12:41:04.025-04:00I don't know why Paige, but this post left me ...I don't know why Paige, but this post left me crying more than any other post I have ever read of yours, and that is saying something because you are a really awesome writer who touches my heart. But this post, wow, it has struck a chord that has left me a blubbery sniffling mess. Not a mess of angst or anything but of tears of joy and happiness at the possibilities that await. I truly feel I fall more in love with my girls as they grow older as I see their personalities come out and their souls open up within them to the person whom they were meant to be. I am awed at God's creation in them. I used to mourn that the days that they were babies were over, but recently have just started to really cherish the people that they are now and are going to be in the future. I've also feared the upcoming teenage years, wishing they could stay the little people they are forever. But each stage is a new adventure, a new time for them to grow, a new opportunity for them to become the person God wants them to be. Thank you sweet friend for writing this post, for saying you don't have to fear the teenage years. It really has touched my heart!{A*very} Blessed Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344878658757561489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-56030663592543141502011-06-02T12:36:22.160-04:002011-06-02T12:36:22.160-04:00Love this post and your wonderful photos too. Hav...Love this post and your wonderful photos too. Have loved (in different ways) every single age of my kiddos. Amy especially enjoying my little girlie as I know how fast time flies by. <br /><br />Hey, let me know if you'll be in the Hilton Head/Savannah area the second week in july!<br /><br />xoxo<br />JanetJboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885993111102447005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-13222864697478644382011-06-02T09:46:44.013-04:002011-06-02T09:46:44.013-04:00thanks. my oldest turned 15 yesterday. i needed ...thanks. my oldest turned 15 yesterday. i needed that :)<br /><br />xo ellie<br />ps lovely photos!ellieshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15434901406491353495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-73131261190410298002011-06-02T08:18:41.426-04:002011-06-02T08:18:41.426-04:00Well ... you know how much I LOVE reading about yo...Well ... you know how much I LOVE reading about your beautiful girls (and living my life with no-daughters through you)! You have (and are) doing a fabulous job raising such beautiful, Christian girls.<br />xomelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956053283547372068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-11921246786709209782011-06-02T07:27:46.186-04:002011-06-02T07:27:46.186-04:00I totally agree with you. It was the same with my...I totally agree with you. It was the same with my oldest daughter when she graduated H.S., we still have fun together, we even went on a Spring Break trip out East together her Senior year. We will see what it is like with my second daughter who is a Senior next year.....so far, so good.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11611870332492042586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-80101962775368458442011-06-02T04:07:38.423-04:002011-06-02T04:07:38.423-04:00Well my dear friend...I agree so much!!! Sometimes...Well my dear friend...I agree so much!!! Sometimes I just don't understand why parents can't remember being young and put so many pressures on their kids...Each day is a blessing with our children whether it good or bad and as you know I have one of each and my boy is just as gorgeous...he definitely doesn't share quiet as many of his feelings but he is amazing!!!!!! I have absolutely loved every post about Savannahs wonderful journey this year and I can't wait to hear more...Love you heaps and the photos are gorgeous...cold here with the fire on :) xxxxxxxxxxccathypentonatelierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083639332353278451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-9793716860215796012011-06-01T19:18:24.371-04:002011-06-01T19:18:24.371-04:00Love this post. This is the kind of relationship ...Love this post. This is the kind of relationship I want with my children when they reach "that age". I have watched many parents with both kinds of relationships with their teens, and I am starting now to try and foster the sort that you have with Savannah! Lovely!Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/15230275665633920902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-91792693803432359282011-06-01T19:00:11.021-04:002011-06-01T19:00:11.021-04:00Paige i just adore all of your blog posts especial...Paige i just adore all of your blog posts especially the ones about teenagers there is so much to learn and there are no books or tests.Cynthia@Beach Coast Stylehttp://www.beachcoaststyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-84078172455601691452011-06-01T18:17:35.804-04:002011-06-01T18:17:35.804-04:00My oldest is 13, so this was very encouraging for ...My oldest is 13, so this was very encouraging for me to read. Thank you so much! <br /><br />I popped over from a link on another blog, and wanted to see all of those graduation photos you mentioned. As I scrolled down I was surprised to see that your daughter graduated from my alma mater! At first I thought it could be a different Parkview, but then I saw that she is going to UGA (go Dawgs!), and I saw the tell tale panther paws, so I knew it must be the same place. I was class of '89. Go Panthers!!! <br /><br />I grew up just down the street from there (Cherokee Woods), and it truly was a wonderful community to grow up in. My parents retired to Greenville, SC to be near two of my sisters, so, unfortunately, I don't get back there at all anymore even when I'm in the US (I live in Japan). It's nice to see that it's still a great place to live!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09508033779758406137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-30091103060438106162011-06-01T18:10:13.834-04:002011-06-01T18:10:13.834-04:00I can sympathize with you Paige , my Lulu is 29 ye...I can sympathize with you Paige , my Lulu is 29 years old now , it hasn't always been easy , I cried myself to sleep many a night . Deep down I knew that this was the beginning of the apron strings being cut and it hurt . Don't worry so much , they will make mistakes , but if they know you love them despite mistakes and you really trust in the Lord , he loves her more than you do ! God bless.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970559069922582340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-40411235150422756132011-06-01T17:42:52.571-04:002011-06-01T17:42:52.571-04:00I whole heartedly agree with you. And it is so wo...I whole heartedly agree with you. And it is so wonderful to watch your daughter go off to school and grow into a lovely young woman. I have enjoyed this phase in my oldest daughters life, as I know you will also. You will have the best of both worlds...kids at home and one experiencing life and practicing the values you and your husband have taught her.<br />DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-31417558690485781762011-06-01T17:27:47.836-04:002011-06-01T17:27:47.836-04:00Love, love, love this post! This is one of my fav...Love, love, love this post! This is one of my favorites! Thanks for the tips on the teenage years! You are such a great mama!Jodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802683688710223167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-77207026492995333972011-06-01T17:11:25.710-04:002011-06-01T17:11:25.710-04:00i so appreciate this paige - i really grow weary o...i so appreciate this paige - i really grow weary of people looking at me dragging three boys around, sighing and saying, wow you really have your hands full...meanwhile sean and i are enjoying them a ton!! anyway - - love these words!!!Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18294179165016637998noreply@blogger.com