Comments on: The sweetest joy http://www.owlhaven.net/2010/02/08/the-sweetest-joy/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:56:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: jen http://www.owlhaven.net/2010/02/08/the-sweetest-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-41422 jen Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:28:24 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=7023#comment-41422 Oh, thank you for that sweet, sweet encouragement! I have loved every stage, but for some reason I still sometimes freak out about the thought that I'm not going to like the coming stages! Oh, thank you for that sweet, sweet encouragement! I have loved every stage, but for some reason I still sometimes freak out about the thought that I’m not going to like the coming stages!

]]> By: Polly http://www.owlhaven.net/2010/02/08/the-sweetest-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-41409 Polly Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:06:15 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=7023#comment-41409 Mary, I tried to reply before, but I guess it didn't go through. I loved this post. What an encouragement to those of us who have littles that are becoming bigs. I often feel those bittersweet pangs with each milestone and then feel guilty and sad about it(sounds a bit neurotic, doesn't it?). Now, I can look to the future and enjoy each stage. The Lord has big things planned for all of our kids and He will continue to let our children be a blessing through all of their stages. This is one of my favorite things about babies, too: "The way my lips curve perfectly into the bridge of their noses as I kiss them between the eyes." Thanks for the encouragement, keep it coming! Polly Mary, I tried to reply before, but I guess it didn’t go through.

I loved this post.

What an encouragement to those of us who have littles that are becoming bigs.

I often feel those bittersweet pangs with each milestone and then feel guilty and sad about it(sounds a bit neurotic, doesn’t it?).

Now, I can look to the future and enjoy each stage. The Lord has big things planned for all of our kids and He will continue to let our children be a blessing through all of their stages.

This is one of my favorite things about babies, too:
“The way my lips curve perfectly into the bridge of their noses as I kiss them between the eyes.”

Thanks for the encouragement, keep it coming!

Polly

]]> By: Ginger http://www.owlhaven.net/2010/02/08/the-sweetest-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-41408 Ginger Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:53:37 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=7023#comment-41408 Very sweet! Just imagine that when they are all grown, you'll most likely be able to get your "baby fix" from all the beautiful granchildren you'll have to cuddle, kiss, & spoil! Very sweet! Just imagine that when they are all grown, you’ll most likely be able to get your “baby fix” from all the beautiful granchildren you’ll have to cuddle, kiss, & spoil!

]]> By: Susan http://www.owlhaven.net/2010/02/08/the-sweetest-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-41405 Susan Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:59:13 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=7023#comment-41405 Thank you for that sweet, encouraging post. Just yesterday I was literally in tears thinking about what even 5 years will do to my children. My oldest will be eighteen. 5 years is such a short time. We are expecting our 9th little one in June and I am learning with each new addition to cherish every moment. My oldest ones were never "allowed" in our bed and now I welcome those early morning (and sometimes even middle of the night) snuggles. Thanks again for the reminder to hang on to those moments and enjoy them. Thank you for that sweet, encouraging post. Just yesterday I was literally in tears thinking about what even 5 years will do to my children. My oldest will be eighteen. 5 years is such a short time. We are expecting our 9th little one in June and I am learning with each new addition to cherish every moment. My oldest ones were never “allowed” in our bed and now I welcome those early morning (and sometimes even middle of the night) snuggles. Thanks again for the reminder to hang on to those moments and enjoy them.

]]> By: Tina http://www.owlhaven.net/2010/02/08/the-sweetest-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-41402 Tina Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:51:36 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=7023#comment-41402 Every stage has been wonderful...but I must admit, I'd take toddlers over teenagers in a minute. I miss my 'little' kids...mine are now 18, 15, 13 and 9. Every stage has been wonderful…but I must admit, I’d take toddlers over teenagers in a minute. I miss my ‘little’ kids…mine are now 18, 15, 13 and 9.

]]> By: Susie http://www.owlhaven.net/2010/02/08/the-sweetest-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-41399 Susie Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:44:14 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=7023#comment-41399 You're absolutely right! There are blessings in each stage. I love the baby stage (with 4 kids in 6 years, that is pretty obvious!), but look forward to seeing my children grow into happy, bright adults! Thanks for sharing your story! You’re absolutely right! There are blessings in each stage. I love the baby stage (with 4 kids in 6 years, that is pretty obvious!), but look forward to seeing my children grow into happy, bright adults! Thanks for sharing your story!

]]> By: Carmen http://www.owlhaven.net/2010/02/08/the-sweetest-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-41398 Carmen Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:36:44 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=7023#comment-41398 I know how you feel. We have seven. While my oldest is only 12, my youngest is leaving the baby stage. She'll be two soon and I already miss the smell of a newborn baby, the new baby sounds, and the precious snuggle time. I am looking forward to the days of grandbabies galore! I just hope they'll share! : ) I know how you feel. We have seven. While my oldest is only 12, my youngest is leaving the baby stage. She’ll be two soon and I already miss the smell of a newborn baby, the new baby sounds, and the precious snuggle time. I am looking forward to the days of grandbabies galore! I just hope they’ll share! : )

]]> By: Shana http://www.owlhaven.net/2010/02/08/the-sweetest-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-41394 Shana Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:08:14 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=7023#comment-41394 Okay don't laugh, but I had a similar feeling the other night. I was out shopping with just Emma, 6. We bought fabric and strolled around the mall for fun. We missed dinner and even stayed out past bed time, but Emma never complained or whined. It dawned on me that even now, I am reaping some of what I have sown into her, and it is so rewarding. I told her today that even though I sometimes get sad about her growing up, that I am also greatly looking forward to the friendship that we will have when she is older. Okay don’t laugh, but I had a similar feeling the other night. I was out shopping with just Emma, 6. We bought fabric and strolled around the mall for fun. We missed dinner and even stayed out past bed time, but Emma never complained or whined. It dawned on me that even now, I am reaping some of what I have sown into her, and it is so rewarding. I told her today that even though I sometimes get sad about her growing up, that I am also greatly looking forward to the friendship that we will have when she is older.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.owlhaven.net/2010/02/08/the-sweetest-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-41392 Jessica Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:36:51 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=7023#comment-41392 Hi Mary! I'm not sure if you remember me. I know you from homeschool skate and "mom's night out". :-) I sometimes visited those with my mom, Coleen. Anyway, I enjoyed your post and look forward to reading more of your blog as I get the time. My internet time is usually when I'm nursing my 5 month old little boy. :-)I also have a 3 year old boy. Hi Mary!

I’m not sure if you remember me. I know you from homeschool skate and “mom’s night out”. :-) I sometimes visited those with my mom, Coleen.
Anyway, I enjoyed your post and look forward to reading more of your blog as I get the time. My internet time is usually when I’m nursing my 5 month old little boy. :-) I also have a 3 year old boy.

]]> By: Becky http://www.owlhaven.net/2010/02/08/the-sweetest-joy/comment-page-1/#comment-41382 Becky Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:17:10 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=7023#comment-41382 The first two posters have already said it - my guess is that there is MUCH baby-cuddling in your future. And what a blessing you'll be to your daughters, daughters-in-law, and your grandbabies. I've never had a stormy relationship with my mother, but our bond deepened so significantly after my first was born. There were certain legitimate worries that I only felt safe sharing with her, who clearly loved him without any judgment at all. The first two posters have already said it – my guess is that there is MUCH baby-cuddling in your future. And what a blessing you’ll be to your daughters, daughters-in-law, and your grandbabies. I’ve never had a stormy relationship with my mother, but our bond deepened so significantly after my first was born. There were certain legitimate worries that I only felt safe sharing with her, who clearly loved him without any judgment at all.

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