tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.comments2013-07-02T19:40:01.554-05:00Exaggeration StationMelinda Wolf Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10343957609189928305noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-14547791001460003022013-07-02T19:40:01.554-05:002013-07-02T19:40:01.554-05:00Seriously, I have laughed so hard about this!Seriously, I have laughed so hard about this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588133853700755464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-25631362994828563662012-11-12T18:44:04.146-06:002012-11-12T18:44:04.146-06:00Happy birthday to your little one. My kids love hi...Happy birthday to your little one. My kids love him! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588133853700755464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-69556557166828837262012-08-10T17:53:53.706-05:002012-08-10T17:53:53.706-05:00Amen...Amen...Donna Carlilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470645771402931874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-60942112109301213002012-06-24T22:08:02.520-05:002012-06-24T22:08:02.520-05:00Just read your blog...I have to say...my kids abso...Just read your blog...I have to say...my kids absolutely love you doing the stories! I know it's hard during that week and the week after (while recuperating) but, thank you for all you do. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588133853700755464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-71382604888674087822012-04-10T15:03:22.030-05:002012-04-10T15:03:22.030-05:00Well written. As a PK, I get it, sadly.Well written. As a PK, I get it, sadly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588133853700755464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-44624035363539860022012-04-09T23:46:47.105-05:002012-04-09T23:46:47.105-05:00Beautifully said, Melinda!Beautifully said, Melinda!Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639030857017567079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-27915740810155435202012-04-09T12:21:41.366-05:002012-04-09T12:21:41.366-05:00Very well said Melinda. I'm not a pastor or pa...Very well said Melinda. I'm not a pastor or pastors wife, but I think that all too often much is expected from our pastors without any support given. I think that people sometimes forget that their pastors are human and need love, support and understanding just as we do.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265999389096290953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-11610315529728483272012-03-01T22:22:53.982-06:002012-03-01T22:22:53.982-06:00I don't care who you are or what you do or don...I don't care who you are or what you do or don't do, being a parent is hard work. Snuggles' age is by far, in my opinion, the most difficult age I've yet to encounter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652304693670344168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-73571788346215232362011-06-14T18:23:14.782-05:002011-06-14T18:23:14.782-05:00it's often a struggle to feel 'ok' wit...it's often a struggle to feel 'ok' with who we are..i've definately walked through it and in many ways still do. there's nothing wrong with the way you are 'manly traits or not' :)...what will be beautiful is you walking who God made you with confidence. i love who you are!!!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527749021748061479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-79904255665452596862011-04-06T15:20:09.843-05:002011-04-06T15:20:09.843-05:00Oh my goodness Melinda! This is so true! Our sitte...Oh my goodness Melinda! This is so true! Our sitter actually uses the DailyMile app, but I'm with you--I need to use your DailyMom app instead. You stated it so perfectly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06336787972425695516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-73697763993739976922011-01-21T16:39:33.415-06:002011-01-21T16:39:33.415-06:00I know that this is probably the last thing in tha...I know that this is probably the last thing in that post I should comment about, but I love that you ate at Cracker Barrel. I have never seen so many cracker barrels! Nashville is a little cracker barrel obsessed I think! :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364955575136604703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-91241712334603594012011-01-17T13:00:52.729-06:002011-01-17T13:00:52.729-06:00Have you tried using the sippy cups that have the ...Have you tried using the sippy cups that have the straws? Lily wouldn't use a regular sippy cup at that age. We tried the ones with straws and she loved it. After useing those for a while she started using the regular sippy cups. Just a suggestion.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265999389096290953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-31450137128708455162011-01-13T12:31:40.748-06:002011-01-13T12:31:40.748-06:00The last picture makes my heart ache a little. We...The last picture makes my heart ache a little. We sure miss your smiling faces. <br /><br />It's so great to watch them turn into little kids from babies. What a fun year this will be for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652304693670344168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-18247330628165061742010-12-10T11:16:25.343-06:002010-12-10T11:16:25.343-06:00Now that's the funniest thing I've ever se...Now that's the funniest thing I've ever seen!! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-46611352732182635952010-12-02T14:36:40.124-06:002010-12-02T14:36:40.124-06:00Read all the way through this with a giant lump in...Read all the way through this with a giant lump in my throat. Our God truly is good all the time.<br /><br />And also, when I get old I want to be just like Kay.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652304693670344168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-90998943822571633402010-11-24T21:32:05.409-06:002010-11-24T21:32:05.409-06:00Almost December. Time to post some pictures from T...Almost December. Time to post some pictures from TN.<br /><br />KJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-25476269179771780962010-10-24T18:13:56.065-05:002010-10-24T18:13:56.065-05:00Wow, you're moving to a state with a milder wi...Wow, you're moving to a state with a milder winter. I'm a little jealous.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187892007539728010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-11332194315259279452010-10-19T04:12:45.448-05:002010-10-19T04:12:45.448-05:00Thank you for writing this - it made my day!! And...Thank you for writing this - it made my day!! And I'm so glad you got your pina colada in the end :)<br /><br />Angieketchumfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420141001698301828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-76592791570468546662010-09-21T21:27:23.980-05:002010-09-21T21:27:23.980-05:00these have to be rough days, unless he's teeth...these have to be rough days, unless he's teething well..that can be no fun! cute though :)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527749021748061479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-28657315412304061402010-06-30T22:30:44.787-05:002010-06-30T22:30:44.787-05:00First things first....I know you are a Pool woman ...First things first....I know you are a Pool woman by heritage (Wolf by birth and Miller by marriage) and thus believe you ARE and MUST be Superwoman.....but you're NOT!<br /><br />ALWAYS remember that there are ONLY 24 hours in every day, AND a certain percentage are SUPPOSED to be for NOURISHMENT and REST. After that, if you work full-time you have 8 hours a day, 5 days a week for work. Then you have what is left. Unfortunately, it OFTEN seems like less than you would like to have.<br /><br />Give yourself permission to be human! Last time I checked, God still had not granted you the ability to walk on water or calm the raging sea. You can ONLY do what you can do....no more than that.....no matter how what someone else thinks you should do!<br /><br />My best advice on that is set priorities (trust God to show you which ones they are) and do first things first. If things lower on the list can't get done today, they CAN wait until tomorrow. It was very freeing when someone at my job reminded me that I am no longer a nurse, and no one will die if I can't get to something today.<br /><br />As you make time for everyone else's needs.....be sure you carve out some time for yourself....and DO NOT feel guilty about it. If you don't take time for yourself, you won't have anything left to give anyone else anyway. So make time (and I do mean more than once or twice per week) to take your bubble bath, read a good book, go for a walk, listen to music, blog or do whatever else brings you pleasure and restores your body, mind and spirit.<br /><br />All of you (Jon, Jackson and yourself) are healthy...that shows you are doing the right things at home. And your job is JUST a job...a way to make money for your home,so if you are giving them 40 hours of focused work per week.....you have done what you need to. Don't let anything else concern you!<br /><br />Love, CynthiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532361280244377503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-71586734234553287602010-06-30T14:41:50.071-05:002010-06-30T14:41:50.071-05:00Melinda, I love your post!!! It´s so true all you...Melinda, I love your post!!! It´s so true all you say...and the way you put it, it´s fascinating for me, since I´m a mother of three who haven´t traveled with all three girls together on an airplane yet, but face the same thoughts than you regarding that first flight with them. Luckily for you, you only have one kid (for now!), so don´t worry! You´ll be fine...<br />Make sure though, not to show Jackson your feelings about this, because if he senses some of your fear you can be sure he´ll behave the worst he has ever behaved...and it will be all your fault :-) Take some new toys that don´t make sounds but are new to him so it gets his attention for a certain amount of time...And no matter what, don´t get upset with him, because he doesn´t understand what´s going on, where you are or why you get upset more easily there...It would only make it worse...<br />Best of lucks...and a lot of PATIENCE! (Maybe, just maybe, he might surprise you!)<br />Love,<br />Isabela<br />AMIGAS X 100PREIsabela Garmendiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644918123213803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-31679537661022827652010-06-24T22:52:40.019-05:002010-06-24T22:52:40.019-05:00I often wish that women (fellow mothers in particu...I often wish that women (fellow mothers in particular) would just live and let live. As if we don't pile enough guilt and feelings of inadequacy on ourselves about EVERYTHING as it is. We all do the best we can.<br /><br />The momblog-o-sphere saved my sanity quite literally about 4 years ago. Definitely a community not to be snuffed at.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652304693670344168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-29098425801801050342010-06-14T21:40:04.554-05:002010-06-14T21:40:04.554-05:00your last line summed it up for me...know one know...your last line summed it up for me...know one knows the challenges of being a working mom and trying to pull off home at the same time til they've done it, let alone be a pastor's wife in the midst. everyone will ALWAYS have expectations, there are very few that carry any weight for me, and even then, if my family is happy, loved, valued and i'm giving them all i have and am right with the Lord, i'm set.....took me a LONG time to realize that, but there is freedom in being ok with who you are and the way your family is run, let all the other stuff go and let them be frustrated with it :) hang in there! know its a tough journey!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527749021748061479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-62346405697220215672010-06-03T13:42:52.287-05:002010-06-03T13:42:52.287-05:00He's so cute!He's so cute!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364955575136604703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134841866811767933.post-61616431930749735522010-05-26T16:14:34.706-05:002010-05-26T16:14:34.706-05:00Oh the joys!Oh the joys!ski4funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10705306722206045622noreply@blogger.com