tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post1442974077100629788..comments2024-03-29T05:17:46.604-07:00Comments on The Larson Lingo: Yes. I am one of THOSE Moms.mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-15039677259005739182013-04-02T18:51:48.972-07:002013-04-02T18:51:48.972-07:00Yes, yes, yes!
This:
"To each her own.
Moth...Yes, yes, yes! <br /><br />This:<br />"To each her own.<br />Motherhood is hard enough.<br />We are all just doing our best & should support each other. <br />We don't need to be bashing each other for what we do or don't do. <br />Do you love your kids, keep them safe & spend time with them? <br />If you answered yes, then I think you are a GREAT Mom. <br />The End."<br /><br />This is the heart of the matter. It's so unfortunate that moms feel inferior based on what they choose to do or not do with their kids. Although there are certainly a few exceptions, I think we're all doing the best we can.<br /><br />(And also, I was a high school science teacher for 10 years. We have more in common than our holiday celebrations. Nice to meet you!)Tara @ Feels Like Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988970365851453138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-70224373102276984902013-03-28T09:17:56.646-07:002013-03-28T09:17:56.646-07:00I don't even have kids yet, but I read so many...I don't even have kids yet, but I read so many mommy blogs and have heard similar messages from others - I absolutely LOVE this. Thanks for sharing.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00372216961082150855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-75865907865591665642013-03-28T08:48:19.519-07:002013-03-28T08:48:19.519-07:00Hey Mel! Who doesn't like doing fun things wit...Hey Mel! Who doesn't like doing fun things with their kids? Our kids are 23, 21 and 17 and every chance we get...we do.something.fun! Lol! I agree...who's to say what you do with your kids is wrong. My motto..."whatever floats your boat baby"! ;-) Thanks so much for dropping by and linking up! Have a wonderful weekend!;-) Michell Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626012506118587609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-71626207323043026622013-03-27T14:43:22.452-07:002013-03-27T14:43:22.452-07:00You have created memories that your children will ...You have created memories that your children will carry with them for a lifetime. You should never apologize for that. My youngest is now 18 and I am sad that we aren't really doing that anymore. Prom is coming up though. He is going to be running away before I do too much. I enjoyed all those things, if someone doesn't that is their choice. I am visiting from DYWW blog hop. I am a new follower. I look forward to seeing all the things you are doing for your children.<br /><br />http://agutandabutt.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-87600349741826449162013-03-25T19:53:26.034-07:002013-03-25T19:53:26.034-07:00I agree. There is no harm in making childhood a li...I agree. There is no harm in making childhood a little more magical! Carry on girl!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08209535310773458540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-77073211906587956832013-03-24T20:13:19.111-07:002013-03-24T20:13:19.111-07:00Such a great post! I think the biggest thing peopl...Such a great post! I think the biggest thing people need to do is STOP comparing. I get that there are some people who do some of this stuff just "for show", but I absolutely love doing some of it, and like you said - did so before blogging and Pinterest ever were a thing. And yes, I do share about them on my blog because I like to remember it and it's fun to share. I love getting ideas from others so try to do the same. But I love your creativity and am so glad you always share! sarah @ life {sweet} lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730932380147365458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-71205399271864462162013-03-24T19:32:11.093-07:002013-03-24T19:32:11.093-07:00Thank you for this post. I am 100% right there wit...Thank you for this post. I am 100% right there with you, sister. I think it is silly that we have to justify wanting to go all out. Our kids are only little once. The Howard Bunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198495770253250318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-49868377111446576252013-03-22T23:50:28.416-07:002013-03-22T23:50:28.416-07:00So I just saw the post that was going around - I f...So I just saw the post that was going around - I follow KellyKorner's blog as well and she had linked it. I found it very offensive. I understood what she was saying - I think. But the harshness of it was out of line in my opinion. I'm sorry it hurt your feelings. We love what you do Mel. And our kids are worth it!!!! You encourage me. kc whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244737503465375012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-59168623298045352102013-03-22T23:19:27.968-07:002013-03-22T23:19:27.968-07:00You inspire me: as a mom and a blogger. I love rea...You inspire me: as a mom and a blogger. I love reading about your adorable family and all the cute stuff you do. Your blog is my very favorite. I tried to talk my daughter into a pancake party like you just had bc it was so darn cute but she chose Barbie. And currently my husband is making fun of me for all of the Starbucks glass bottles I am saving for milk and paper straws from Target! Keep doing what you're doing. :) we will keep reading and being inspired. Thank you for being you and encouraging us to be us! kc whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244737503465375012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-4544428610040138442013-03-22T14:43:30.426-07:002013-03-22T14:43:30.426-07:00Love it friend...absolutely love it!! Well said. ...Love it friend...absolutely love it!! Well said. Keep it up, your blog gives me tons of ideas and motivations and I think you are one amazing mama!! Thiago & Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07635862565730649739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-74247384595586241012013-03-21T21:02:18.548-07:002013-03-21T21:02:18.548-07:00I love reading your blog because I also love to be...I love reading your blog because I also love to be crafty! Not a mom, but I still love to do things for my niece... you aren't just throwing parts and celebrating holidays, you are creating amazing family memories. You are creating an atmosphere for your kids to grow up in a happy home with plenty of artsy self-expression. I think your blog also encourages others moms and non-moms alike, to do what makes them happy. Your enthusiasm is contagious : )dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662864824844999313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-33063878140097453532013-03-21T19:10:35.116-07:002013-03-21T19:10:35.116-07:00I originally read the blog you are referencing thi...I originally read the blog you are referencing this post off of. And I was very annoyed. I didn't comment to the blog owner but I left the blog thinking "how dare she judge me". I have several in real life friends who are up in arms with my husband and I for doing the Easter Bunny & Santa. Just so ridiculous how people get, over things that should not matter. Do what's best for your family and let me worry about mine. So thank you for this post.. Big round of applause here in Texas. :) Couldn't agree more with ya.Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364785515565587711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-79738942940132815552013-03-21T17:25:07.617-07:002013-03-21T17:25:07.617-07:00So agreed. I was thinking this EXACTLY this week. ...So agreed. I was thinking this EXACTLY this week. I keep seeing people bashing those of us who craft and Pinterest. Because they can't be bothered/ they think it's a waste of time/ they'd rather be doing x/ etc. etc. I've never thought the other way around... "You're NOT on Pinterest?? How horrible!" <br /><br />Just let me be happy with my crafts! :)<br /><br />Kate Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01705192114556118024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-1249709656938879362013-03-21T14:39:55.358-07:002013-03-21T14:39:55.358-07:00I love this response. Mom's feel pressure from...I love this response. Mom's feel pressure from so many different sources in life that perhaps blaming this "holiday" pressure on others is a default response rather than a situation where we personally need to let go of the things in our own lives that are not important for our family. I have struggled with this. I've struggled to not give into the pressure that I put on doing these fun "extras" because I want to {it would be even harder if I didn't want to do them}. If things are not manageable for a particular season in my families life it is my responsibility to let that go. If we are not in a creative mode or holiday "extras" are not an expense that we can make sacrifices for...whatever the case...I just need to let that go and be okay with it. I'm with you! To each his own!*laura*https://www.blogger.com/profile/16187855115748178180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-10507975855463795852013-03-21T13:47:16.897-07:002013-03-21T13:47:16.897-07:00Love this. A friend of mine sent me the article an...Love this. A friend of mine sent me the article and in a "joking" manner said it was directed at me. Completely agree....I do parties and fun things for my kids because I like doing it. I am not judging anyone else for them doing things in their own way. Just because my kid brought a hand made valentine to daycare doesn't mean I expect one back. Isn't that the lesson we are teaching? Teaching kids that they are all different with different talents? That they don't have to do what others are doing? You are totally right that being a mom is hard enough....we don't need competition! Great post and well said! jenleonardinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562629289148326818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-82203974620890534322013-03-21T13:41:46.526-07:002013-03-21T13:41:46.526-07:00What is life without parties and celebrations?? N...What is life without parties and celebrations?? No fun, that's what! When we take time to slow down and have a little fun on the {smaller} holidays, that's what makes the best memories! :) I'm excited to eventually have kids of my own and make our own traditions. To each their own!Beth Branstetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13876631771401704113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-46036178832389884222013-03-21T13:30:15.257-07:002013-03-21T13:30:15.257-07:00I read the article that I think you're respond...I read the article that I think you're responding to as well. Growing up, my family did not do anything for holidays other than Christmas, Thanksgiving and an occasional something special for our bday. I LOVE that you make every holiday special for your kids. I've been reading your blog for a couple years now and you've been inspiring me all along to do fun things to make life special for my family...and it's been great! Thanks to your inspiration, I've had a great time creating birthday parties for my son that are fun and make him feel loved and special. I loved your Elf on a Shelf activities so much I bought one for us to use this coming Christmas and am SO excited about it! I even ordered my son's birth announcements from you because I loved your designs and the extra mile you go to make your announcements look beautiful and personalized. Keep doing what you're doing! You're doing a fabulous job making LOTS of fun memories with your kids that they will never forget! Thanks for sharing all your great ideas so others can recreate the same fun and magic during the holidays! Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787893718907837905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-38969355116601959142013-03-21T13:03:47.204-07:002013-03-21T13:03:47.204-07:00Well said Mel. I applaud you for speaking up for A...Well said Mel. I applaud you for speaking up for ALL. The truth is we ALL have our own way of doing things, making memories and living our lives as a family. I have found special ways to love my family in ways that are right for us...and that's really all that matters. Thank you again for all you do! I appreciate how you love God, your family and your community well!<br />Love,<br />DanaDanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195475813741891824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-70728994029077035202013-03-21T12:46:32.990-07:002013-03-21T12:46:32.990-07:00I am so thankful you share your creativity on your...I am so thankful you share your creativity on your blog! I am not a creative person by nature. God has gifted me in other areas, but I am so thankful for the internet so I can find fun things to do on holidays and other times that I would have never thought up on my own. I have used so many of your cool ideas with my kids. So press on, keep sharing your ideas, keep crafting, keep being creative to help this un-creative mom out. lol :) Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07423744181111973789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-86830699689553281782013-03-21T12:21:54.290-07:002013-03-21T12:21:54.290-07:00Hi, Just wanted to say your comment really touched...Hi, Just wanted to say your comment really touched me, I completely agree. I'm in my 20s and I'm not a mum but I share these feelings and thoughts...I look forward to spending time crafting,baking and being creative and sharing my passions with my future children but I do somewhat worry that I will get overwhelmed (knowing myself and my energy levels)...so I just wanted to say, although I don't know you, I think you're doing a great job and from the words you've written here I get the impression your children are so lucky to have such a balanced, and insightful mother! Be kind to yourself and enjoy the moments -- I, like you, love reading Mel's posts and am in awe of her energy and spirit :)! <br />- Kate Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254031046041541591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-63509304162207502352013-03-21T12:17:21.909-07:002013-03-21T12:17:21.909-07:00Great post! I read the post that you're talki...Great post! I read the post that you're talking about, and while I could see where she was coming from my mom was one who made everything fun...even if we didn't have Leprachaun visits or Bunny prints, it was made fun for us because she cared & loved us & spent quality time with us & we LOVED our mom. <br /><br />I totally agree, that as moms we're all in this together so why do we bash each other instead of just lifting each other up & recognizing that we can all do things differently but still do them right?!?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431749144309749798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-57688807908694652402013-03-21T12:10:58.129-07:002013-03-21T12:10:58.129-07:00Hi Mel, I enjoy reading your posts, love your holi...Hi Mel, I enjoy reading your posts, love your holiday and party and baking posts (Also your photos are awesome, your family is very sweet and I like how you are joyful in your writing but also keep it real with how you write about your days) ... dreaming of a time when I can throw parties like yours!<br />I totally get where you're coming from and say - keep on spreading the joy! I can see the point of the article that you graciously did not refer to (I really like how you didn't go into that) - and I really hope when I become a mother I have the energy and wherewith-all to be creative and crafty like I am now - you inspire me, I love how you include your girls in baking and crafting! I am not as high energy as you are, and can get easily overwhelmed so I am a bit worried about how I'll fare in the future as the creative mum who loves it (also a night owl!), but I am vowing to be kind to myself and I'm sure it will be ok. I can see how School crafts/activities can be overwhelming and a lot of homework for mothers (especially for mothers who don't have craft-loving kids!)! Keep enjoying what you're doing & having a laugh! <br />- Kate <br />P.S. I whipped mini Lemon Meringue Pies for Pi-day - yes totally ridiculous but love it! And I used store-bought tart cases because it was a weeknight-after a long day at work but still wanted to spread the "Pi-love" ha! Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254031046041541591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-22519653044834419252013-03-21T12:04:09.289-07:002013-03-21T12:04:09.289-07:00My oldest is 7, and I worry as each holiday passes...My oldest is 7, and I worry as each holiday passes, that a little magic will fade and he will start to figure things out (ie Santa etc.) So by golly, I will make every passing day as magical as it can be for my kids. Ten minutes of planning is totally worth the squeals of delight I hear from them! lorisavagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07982476693403120126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-64495000763454442302013-03-21T11:42:53.732-07:002013-03-21T11:42:53.732-07:00Great post! I also loved and laughed at that othe...Great post! I also loved and laughed at that other post I think you are talking about because I get where she is coming from too with all the things they celebrate at school and all the extra emphasis on holidays. Having two children in school now and having to send eggs for egg hunts, and 100 days of school stuff, make Dr. Suess hats, etc has started to wear me out a little:). I WISH I could do those things to the fullest, and in fact I want to, but in this season I just can't anymore. This year and last year, we probably won't even dye Easter eggs. Sad, I know. I'm with you though, each mom decides what is right for her family and has to be ok with how God has made her. If you are not crafty or don't like giving favors at birthday parties, then don't! I happen to love birthday parties and all that goes into them and like you, planning and creating them is a stress reliever and gives me so much satisfaction. I have had to give up some of my loves with this 4th child, but when I have the energy and the desire, I go all out because I love it...not because I feel like I must:). I think we all just need to encourage one another on in our gifts and desires and realize that we are all different and no family is the same. I love seeing all the fun stuff you do for holidays. I do wonder how you have the energy though:)! <br />Rachel @ Moments With My Miracleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303998885082981175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-61913394266051613652013-03-21T11:28:39.845-07:002013-03-21T11:28:39.845-07:00Thanks Brenda!Thanks Brenda!mel @ the larson lingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.com