tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021807776846074767.post4713337065413039753..comments2023-10-31T10:54:39.701-05:00Comments on Joel's Journey: How We Do It !!!!! The Morris Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317663337648115903noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021807776846074767.post-16360252028618152008-06-04T15:02:00.000-05:002008-06-04T15:02:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for this post. You are an amazing ...Thanks so much for this post. You are an amazing woman and such and encouragement to me. Your children are so blessed to have you as their Mama. :)<BR/><BR/>I would love to see you post on life with just little ones sometime. I know it's been a while since you've only had littles, but I struggle with getting everything done and I would love some advice! I'm expecting my 5th baby in January, at which time my oldest will not yet be 5. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and feel like everything has to be done well or it just drives me nuts. I'm not very good at delegating tasks to my children. Partly because I'm not sure what to delegate. What can a 4yo do? He helps me fold laundry, cleans up all his own toys, cleans his dishes off of the table...little things like that. Are there any other chores that you gave to your children when they were small? I'm trying to teach he and my 3yo how to sweep, but the coordination is not quite there yet. <BR/><BR/>Part of my problem is just that I need to relax. The children will help me fold laundry, but I'll go back and refold everything when they're not looking because it's not exactly the way I like it. Sounds pretty ridiculous, huh? :) And I feel like the house needs to be spotless because that's the way my husband likes it, when in reality, he is very understanding and doesn't put pressure on me at all. He knows that I have my hands full while he's gone during the day, and he never complains about the house being cluttered or dirty. Just another ridiculous expectation that I impose upon myself. Anyway, I would love to gain from your wisdom on any of these issues! <BR/><BR/>Thank you!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16144668302430785181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021807776846074767.post-20549999889651313362008-06-04T08:42:00.000-05:002008-06-04T08:42:00.000-05:00My husband and I are contemplating the idea of hav...My husband and I are contemplating the idea of having a third child. (In light of your having many more than three, this may seem funny to you.) I never thought I would feel like I could handle loving, parenting and homeschooling more than two... But I am now of the firm belief that I have been called to service and growth, through my family. What better way to serve God than to provide him with more godly laborers who will follow Him, love Him, and serve Him? (Not to mention the fruits that are borne in me, as a parent, by constantly being humbled by parenthood.) I am so excited about being a mom! Your family, as well as other large families, only serve to ENCOURAGE me. Yes, I MARVEL at how you do it...but it is apparent that your strength comes from your FAITH in God and HIS STRENGTH in you. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 I truly enjoy reading your blog and have gleaned much practical knowledge from the way you raise your children. Thank you.the Mrs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17690766437260924521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021807776846074767.post-12917806160952588952008-06-03T20:31:00.000-05:002008-06-03T20:31:00.000-05:00I usually answer, "By God's grace," or "God has be...I usually answer, "By God's grace," or "God has been so good to us." People who ask those questions probably have not had their eyes opened to the sufficiency of God's grace. . . thank you for showing us that and displaying the grace of the cross and Christ's work in your family! As always, you have blessed me today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021807776846074767.post-38740024709606772562008-06-03T17:56:00.000-05:002008-06-03T17:56:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for this. I am in the middle of ...Thank you so much for this. I am in the middle of potty training my two year old and I have a nine month old. I often wonder how you do it with so many. It has been a true test of my patience. But, this post reminded me that...it will come and to always pray for guidance. And, that making memories with my children is more important than rushing them into a developmental stage. Thanks for your words, Cindy. This also really helps me with my documenting of the journal. I liked this entry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021807776846074767.post-86978867531322028422008-06-03T14:58:00.000-05:002008-06-03T14:58:00.000-05:00Wonderful post! I was just talking on the phone w...Wonderful post! I was just talking on the phone with my sister in law last night encouraging her with many of the same things. She is 7 years younger than I am and is expecting her 6th...her oldest being only 6 years old. <BR/>In fact, when she was talking to me about her oldest learning to read, I used the potty training example~ Some train at 18 m....others closer to 3 yrs...but when they are all grown up someday, they'll all just "go" the same. :)<BR/>The Lord has taught us over the years too not to worry, fret or compare and just continue to do the next thing that we know to do.<BR/>When Daniel was so very sick and we were expecting the "worst", I just kept "doing the next thing". I wanted to just sit and stare or cry and "check out"...but when I couldn't think past the next hour, I just "did the next thing"...cook lunch, read a story, make a phone call ect... with the Lord giving grace each step of the way. <BR/>I love to see your family as it is a glimpse ahead of where we will be 8 years from now. I'm so thankful for you all and your example and faithfulness encourages me so much. <BR/>Thank you especially for your prayers for us the past couple of weeks. Though we've never "met", we love you and pray for you each day. <BR/>love,<BR/>JayneeThe Lockwood Family ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/12684684628439146582noreply@blogger.com