tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post6316366707106355661..comments2023-10-31T05:45:06.878-04:00Comments on simple thoughts: we did it!paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12470201808290045840noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-16842211368521589512011-08-25T09:05:05.881-04:002011-08-25T09:05:05.881-04:00I came to your blog for the first time over 6 mont...I came to your blog for the first time over 6 months ago when one of my favorite mommy friends told me that she just loves the way you parent your kids. A single girl in my twenties, I don't have the mommy title yet, but I have a heart for teenage girls and always love getting advice on how to connect with moms that are doing it every day. I've been a loyal reader since day one and have cried and cheered along with you from my computer, but never taking the time to comment.<br /><br />Flash forward to two weeks ago when I was in Tuscaloosa for recruitment, serving as an advisor for my sorority. I wish I had video footage of my face when I realized that one of those sweet girls KNEW YOU...really knew you. I mean, I feel like I know you, but deep down, I know it's just imaginary. We laughed at the craziness that I read a blog of someone that I've never met and then proceeded to make the entire room cry as we read some of your posts aloud. <br /><br />So, now that I know that Emily has an in with you...don't be alarmed if I show up at your doorsteps one day. :) <br /><br />Praying for you big time with all of the changes that are in store for your family this year!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772819464369181754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-40867682782204517112011-08-18T11:56:20.130-04:002011-08-18T11:56:20.130-04:00Love Love Love your blog!!! I saw this on Etsy an...Love Love Love your blog!!! I saw this on Etsy and thought you would think this is as cute as I do!<br /><br />http://www.madebygirl.com/product.php?sku=MM-11Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-8019540298357721012011-08-15T07:43:52.055-04:002011-08-15T07:43:52.055-04:00Their dorm room is so cute. I was wondering did th...Their dorm room is so cute. I was wondering did the girls get together and decide to have bedding and towels monogrammed for their new room or did you do it for them? SO CUTE...mamgof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/00497077968447541960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-82431749379853515702011-08-14T19:24:52.603-04:002011-08-14T19:24:52.603-04:00Aww I am so sorry for you, I am sitting here cryin...Aww I am so sorry for you, I am sitting here crying while reading this post. You are so blessed to have such lovely daughters who are your best friend. I know with God all things are possible and you will get thru this. I have 2 boys & someday I will be on this journey. I too lost my husband (2 1/2 yrs ago) & this has made me & my sons much much closer. I sm thinking of you. I've been a follower for several years, you have helped me so much. Thank you!!! I will keep you all in my prayers.Chrissy from Pittsburgh, Panoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-72608961795483933202011-08-13T22:15:07.284-04:002011-08-13T22:15:07.284-04:00Aww Paige, you did it! Remember go to Athens and G...Aww Paige, you did it! Remember go to Athens and Go Dawgs:))<br />Amberthe ruffled daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780015761438089645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-47575436034203696822011-08-13T20:11:51.192-04:002011-08-13T20:11:51.192-04:00oh paige! i am just about to tear up reading this ...oh paige! i am just about to tear up reading this post! i could just give you a big hug! i am so glad you got through it! hopefully everything else will be easier than the "move in" day! xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-46854138549698155512011-08-13T15:13:35.620-04:002011-08-13T15:13:35.620-04:00Awww.. sending you love Paige.Awww.. sending you love Paige.Lemonade Makin' Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404173701815078504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-79144507265648645372011-08-13T00:28:21.277-04:002011-08-13T00:28:21.277-04:00Loving you, today.
I have to admit,
I've been ...Loving you, today.<br />I have to admit,<br />I've been dreading<br />this post....But it's<br />one that is down the<br />road for all of us<br />mamas, in one way or<br />another. Thanks for <br />showing us the way with<br />love and grace. Savannah<br />is so lucky to have you.<br />xx SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-58780433285457294072011-08-12T18:21:29.195-04:002011-08-12T18:21:29.195-04:00Love this post Paige...love all the monograms too,...Love this post Paige...love all the monograms too, so cute!!<br /><br />The thought of Caroline telling you that you're doing at only 7.30am made me smile!<br /><br />I would have been a sobbing mess - you are handling it beautifully xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435722126028910012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-84952526754298945562011-08-12T10:20:00.442-04:002011-08-12T10:20:00.442-04:00Oh my, I have been there, been there x two! I feel...Oh my, I have been there, been there x two! I feel your pain, i left another freshman down in Florida only a few weeks ago....a total homebody and now he's 8 hours away. Saying goodbye to him was so emotional.....and my oldest who is now a junior at Clemson, saying goodbye to him three years ago was hard on me too..... i think there's this knawing feeling that your leaving your baby in a strange enviornment where they don't know anyone and it just tears you apart. But hang in there, this is the worst....it's their big step to independence but a very strange feeling for the moms. So many have been through what you're dealing with and come out ok...........thank goodness for texting is all i can say!!Ironstone and Pinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786696719222689306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-82608159397480061352011-08-12T10:12:09.655-04:002011-08-12T10:12:09.655-04:00You have had such an emotional week. Why is that ...You have had such an emotional week. Why is that daughters take everything they own to college. Boys take some clothes and a duffle bag.<br />Your emotions are so normal. Just wait a couple of weeks and things will get so much better.<br />(((((HUGS))))<br />There room looks so cute for a college dorm.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-19038885343180292072011-08-12T08:48:54.042-04:002011-08-12T08:48:54.042-04:00I have just started following your blog - beautifu...I have just started following your blog - beautiful girls, beautiful photos, beautiful words. My children are younger....13,11,7 ...but I know the time will fly by and I will be in your shoes in the blink of an eye. <br />Thanks for reminding me to slow down and enjoy the "moments"Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-78129956685243646942011-08-12T07:58:08.581-04:002011-08-12T07:58:08.581-04:00I know exactly how you feel ~ I was a blubbering w...I know exactly how you feel ~ I was a blubbering wreck when my son went off to UNC. The first week was the toughest for me. My home seemed so quiet without his personality, my routine didn't fit with his absence and I was just down right sad and lonely! However, everything does brighten up and a new norm creates itself. The homecomings are fabulous, but what I love the most are the phone calls or texts … “hey ma, how’s your day going? I love you!” <br /><br />Wishing you a day full of smiles ~<br />JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231609105700262105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-67932143789571720632011-08-11T23:53:02.995-04:002011-08-11T23:53:02.995-04:00You sweetheart. My turn next year but with a son....You sweetheart. My turn next year but with a son. I know that makes a difference, but first born is first born, boy or girl, just a little piece of you is gone for a little bit. Good thing you still have a little bit! Thanks for sharing Paige, we've all been thinking about you (never met you, you have NO idea who I am, lol, but appreciate your mom's heart).Carol S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03899522405793498550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-56121863379484580942011-08-11T20:40:28.371-04:002011-08-11T20:40:28.371-04:00Aww sweetie!!! I am crying right here with you. ...Aww sweetie!!! I am crying right here with you. Such a sweet post. I love that she was all packed and ready to go @7:30 am. You do not have to worry about her. She is gonna be great. And you are too. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />Kim3 Peanutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124969727188599965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-1058330245011216062011-08-11T19:05:44.138-04:002011-08-11T19:05:44.138-04:00I had tears in my eyes reading this! Not only beca...I had tears in my eyes reading this! Not only because it reminds me of when my mom left me in my freshman dorm room twenty years ago this month~but also because you are AWESOME and it inspires me to be a better mom to my two girls Ava and Caroline who are four and two! Love her dorm room and Caroline's sweet picture!<br />XOXO,<br />KerriKerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10220423285986520940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-61739377448693864942011-08-11T18:30:49.087-04:002011-08-11T18:30:49.087-04:00Crying. Another kleenex post for sure. I am the wo...Crying. Another kleenex post for sure. I am the world's WORST at goodbyes...even if I know they are only a "see you soon" kind of goodbye. I'll be a mess when my times comes.<br /><br />But on the upside, I love dorm room cuteness and organization!!! What's the jar with the white somethings in it on her bookshelf?<br /><br />xoxo,<br />LinseyBravehearted Beauty {formerly LLH Designs}https://www.blogger.com/profile/04065147598634454504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-82092511930377168612011-08-11T17:34:47.010-04:002011-08-11T17:34:47.010-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.gghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12379518084477911718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-4752239847320343622011-08-11T17:25:17.772-04:002011-08-11T17:25:17.772-04:00ok seriously...has there EVER been a cuter dorm ro...ok seriously...has there EVER been a cuter dorm room?? I think NOT!! I am completely jealous..I want to be Savannah!!...as we are moving Powell straight into a fraternity...sleeping porch and all :)<br /><br />every single Mom I have talked to that is sending their first "baby" to college, is doing/feeling the exact same thing we are...I am glad we are all in it together..HUGS!!<br /><br />hope your other girlies had wonderful firsts at school too!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665586549018163784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-14426053990733310632011-08-11T17:05:58.361-04:002011-08-11T17:05:58.361-04:00Like several others I too have recently came to re...Like several others I too have recently came to reading your blog. I am a mom to a sophomore who left almost two weeks ago because he is a RA at UT. It's tough...letting go and seeing them "fly". I also have 3 nieces moving into their dorms this Saturday. Love the pics...decorating girl dorms looks so fun. Love your goodies too. My heart goes out to you, my sister, my sister-in-law, and all us letting go of our "babies". Love to you sweet mom. <br />PS: I too noticed the T keychain=)eminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-4436954833898032762011-08-11T16:46:25.273-04:002011-08-11T16:46:25.273-04:00Good job,my friend. High five!
XOXOGood job,my friend. High five!<br />XOXOchristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541888793748453425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-80483554986807029132011-08-11T15:42:24.043-04:002011-08-11T15:42:24.043-04:00I love your blog!!!!! and I can barely breathe re...I love your blog!!!!! and I can barely breathe reading this post. I will be moving my daughter into her dorm next Saturday. Please say a prayer for me that day. I hope I can be as strong as you were! Lots of Love, AmyAmyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007265934670304913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-86488481727722645362011-08-11T15:37:27.468-04:002011-08-11T15:37:27.468-04:00Recently started following you and LOVED this post...Recently started following you and LOVED this post...got teary eyed reading it even though my oldest daughter is just 8 years old. I would love if sometime you could write a post about how you think this great relationship with your daughter came to be...any advices, tips, do or do nots? So often you hear that moms and daughters are just not made to do anything but butt heads. Or, that they are going to hate you. But then I see relationships like this and I know it IS possible to have a relationship with a teenager daughter that isn't all door slamming and tears. You are very blessed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-85206505536485494972011-08-11T15:34:40.246-04:002011-08-11T15:34:40.246-04:00I am crying.. reminds me when my sweet mom dropped...I am crying.. reminds me when my sweet mom dropped me off and she started making everyones bed..and I was like mom what are you doing? I have made my bed since kindergarten.. and she mumbled...and not properly i might add, just thought you would like to sleep in a properly made bed!! HAHA! She didn't want to leave me..I was the baby. I later found out from my Dad that she cried the whole way home..poor thing!! I love Caroline's painting SPOT ON!just ask bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278712539196907589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16518856.post-20202619346752931422011-08-11T13:50:09.625-04:002011-08-11T13:50:09.625-04:00Good Job Paige, see you did better than you though...Good Job Paige, see you did better than you thought you would!!!!!!! I LOVE all the pictures!!! I bet its still a weird feeling only having 3 girls at home now... <br />XOXO<br /><br />Oh love the TN keychain!!!! <br />I am as Tennessee girl at heart:)Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677346086133953770noreply@blogger.com