so, i am almost done reading the book. and i have to say, i have learned a whole lot. i was first wanting to write about each chapter, but then i realized that i am not the best at summarizing anything ( Read more... )

I got a book at the Library called "ScreamFree Parenting. The Revolutionary Approach to Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool." By: Hal Edward Runkel, LMFT., I have decided to read it and blog/journal as I go through it so others can learn/hear about what I am learning, but mostly so I can fully grasp what the author is trying to tell/teach me. I ( Read more... )

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Earlier this month(Dec. 2008), Nicola Wood, 27, was reprimanded for breastfeeding her baby during a carol service at St Peter's Cathedral, Exeter.


"My little boy Theo, who is six months old, was getting hungry, so I started to breastfeed him, but all I could hear was a woman a few pews back moaning and saying, 'oh my God, how disgusting ( Read more... )

i haven't posted anything in a long while. i guess mostly in part to the fact that i don't really ever know what to post. i was sitting here, and i realized that this is kinda just supposed to be a journal, a rambling of sorts. that's how most of my journals are. me..rambling about just about nothing.
and then there is times when i have a specific ( Read more... )

i am tired and i wish i had a car cause i want to drive somewhere. the mall sounds nice. i want to find something on clearance at forever 21 or some cute accessories ( Read more... )

It's crazy that as of late I have had this bitter taste in my mouth for the institution and traditions of Sunday morning "church". I feel almost lied to, and hindered because of the indoctrination that Sundays are the time when we "worship" and are in the "Presence of the Lord". I can't see myself attending another Sunday morning charade, with it's ( Read more... )

* i wanted to say how much i love kaite P. and i wanted to share that i am praying for you sister. and my prayers are that the Lord sends comfort. and understanding and peace. Lord, Be with Katie and all of her family in this time. You are our comfort and our strength, please be theirs right now and forever ( Read more... )

Being a mom is really different. i dont think that non-moms can understand the emotions that i am experiencing ( Read more... )

i have been attending an awesome small group/bible study(we are doing the Kay Arthur, inductive study bible, in & out series on covenants.) it's a great little group of married mommies. i am so grateful to the Lord for blessing me with this church of friends. i know that the Lord is blessing us and there is def no question about it.

well, i had ( Read more... )