tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post4054560164184387614..comments2023-11-11T17:01:37.984-06:00Comments on The Averitt Fam: The Voice...Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624579268277066653noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-27852191012146121152012-01-31T13:37:00.521-06:002012-01-31T13:37:00.521-06:00This is a beautiful post, thank you for sharing yo...This is a beautiful post, thank you for sharing your heart. This is a TOUGH one for mommies and I agree that too much noise in life is just TOO MUCH! L is in MDO solely because of the fact I work about 15 hours a week from home and I need the time she's away to do that. But if I weren't? She'd be here with me, too. I think people forget small children only get 5 years before SCHOOL! SPORTS! FRIENDS! take over their lives. Five years is simply NOTHING at all in the grand scheme of things. Those are precious years mothers need to treasure and savor, especially if given the opportunity to be at home with them. They'll be little socialites for the rest of their lives! <br /><br />xoxoMazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914742489846963185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-45541389351454729982012-01-31T08:53:22.950-06:002012-01-31T08:53:22.950-06:00I have been meaning to comment on this post since ...I have been meaning to comment on this post since I first read it...so finally...here I am. You always know just what to say. I struggle with getting out more and experiencing the city, but in my heart I know I'm a homebody and I enjoy the quiet days I spend with my husband relaxing at home. I think the same will be true when we have children. I'm not one for lots of activities and things that fill up our days. I'm content to do an art project at the kitchen table and cook dinner. Thank you for reminding me that is perfectly fine. We are all different, and there is no need to try to keep up with everyone else's schedules. Keep it up!Susyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583675712926822576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-71708320964951909252012-01-30T13:50:32.187-06:002012-01-30T13:50:32.187-06:00Thank you for this post, I constantly wonder if we...Thank you for this post, I constantly wonder if we are "doing" enough with our 10 month old, and your words were really what I needed to hear today.aFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12345566739215877131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-4359962559898354822012-01-29T22:17:21.566-06:002012-01-29T22:17:21.566-06:00This post is so true! Thank you for sharing. I w...This post is so true! Thank you for sharing. I was about to sign my son up for Tumblebus at daycare when my husband quickly reminded me he does enough everyday at school and does not need another activity. So true! There will be many years when our kiddos are older that will be busy with activities, hopefully ones that are truly passionate about and enjoy!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12257280566989687153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-9685691133174180672012-01-27T21:28:45.782-06:002012-01-27T21:28:45.782-06:00Love this post! With the arrival of baby #2, I wi...Love this post! With the arrival of baby #2, I will be staying home. I am thrilled but have already been thinking, what is the right balance of activities and enjoying my time at home with these precious girls. Pretty soon they will have to go to school and staying at home all day will not be an option. Your post helped me to realize it's ok to be a home body. They will learn all they need to know from their mommy and daddy. Thanks for sharing! CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457832391078641377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-18001714194537086372012-01-27T13:58:48.552-06:002012-01-27T13:58:48.552-06:00You are such an encouragement to me. I love every...You are such an encouragement to me. I love every post you write-your sweet family and your heart for the Lord. Thank you so much for sharing! I need to remember this myself.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06288336188925295196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-65336887890611983812012-01-27T13:02:49.107-06:002012-01-27T13:02:49.107-06:00Oh Jill i just loved this post!!! Seriously it cou...Oh Jill i just loved this post!!! Seriously it could not have come at a better time. I have had so many family members and friends hounding me over my kids being home all the time but we love it. My kids, my oldest was born the same exact day as Amelia and I have a 4 month old, have a good time at home... we read, we play, we do projects, we sing, we dance, we have quality time with each other everyday.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13499051839823603790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-68124538264886635272012-01-27T08:24:32.909-06:002012-01-27T08:24:32.909-06:00Love this. And, how precious was your Mom's co...Love this. And, how precious was your Mom's comment - so sweet!!!Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04382294395294771130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-2162467168217045632012-01-27T07:52:57.287-06:002012-01-27T07:52:57.287-06:00You are an amazing Mom and Amelia is SO lucky to h...You are an amazing Mom and Amelia is SO lucky to have you!!!! :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257352882657911252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-4160485253534961912012-01-26T23:11:16.199-06:002012-01-26T23:11:16.199-06:00I have been in this place and still struggle with ...I have been in this place and still struggle with it even though Olivia is getting older. I always felt guilty because I wasn't doing as much as the mom next to me. When we did go to playgroup it was more like 1x every other month and not weekly. Was I shorting her of experiences because I would rather spend time at home with her? Although she is in preschool now, I still need the reminder that "being still" is not only okay but GOOD! So thank you for this post and for this reminder!oliviasmommy07https://www.blogger.com/profile/13410804758180105988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-20036826997348020572012-01-26T22:05:24.580-06:002012-01-26T22:05:24.580-06:00I feel the same way! I see how busy my students ar...I feel the same way! I see how busy my students are, and I swear I am not going to fill up our time like that. There was space in my childhood - time to play at home and in the neighborhood. Busyness just makes me stressed.Joannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17152737939303560896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-44534547974076710872012-01-26T15:39:04.541-06:002012-01-26T15:39:04.541-06:00I am proud to be your Momma. Keep listening....I am proud to be your Momma. Keep listening....Momx6https://www.blogger.com/profile/11191653103259418185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-88307219803972600852012-01-26T15:08:05.336-06:002012-01-26T15:08:05.336-06:00Amen Jill.. I have three awesome children ages 11....Amen Jill.. I have three awesome children ages 11.5, 9 and 7. My oldest went to preschool at 4 solely because I thought it would help him with a speech issue to add tonwhat I was doing at home. At first we said no preschool. It did help his need. So of course his sisters went earlier just because they asked to. I wanted to scream no but they loved the 4 hours a weekly eventually. They re older now and the calendar fills up quickly with. 3 school aged kids even with limited activities so I am thankful for our Be still days...yesterday was one. It's one of my favorite verses and one we all need to remember. Amelia loves her time with you. I wish I could be more of a homebody but sometimes I Ned to leave these 4 walls.Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280948801837829264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-56868819133141066472012-01-26T14:54:08.750-06:002012-01-26T14:54:08.750-06:00I'm with you on this one. Our boys are 4 and 2...I'm with you on this one. Our boys are 4 and 2 (almost) and they don't participate in many activities outside our home. No MDO, preschool, sports, etc...and I'm okay with that. I like quiet, too. :)Immeasurably More Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06143093394307413930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5806320202650405998.post-75846389922521801402012-01-26T14:09:14.467-06:002012-01-26T14:09:14.467-06:00Your posts always say exactly what I need to hear!...Your posts always say exactly what I need to hear! I know that sounds really crazy, but we have been SO busy lately and I sometimes need to hear that it is 'okay' to be still and say NO! Thanks for being so openly honest in your posts! <br /><br />I was awarded the Liebster award for mommy blogs! I have passed to you! I LOVE reading your blog!<br /><br />http://www.lovefrommomma.com/Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525310468812290409noreply@blogger.com