tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299751679348078955.post6641630541410424506..comments2023-10-09T06:34:19.648-04:00Comments on Potato Girl in Michigan: Can I Help?Anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10148096543228257616noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299751679348078955.post-37781894934314094832010-05-24T12:35:35.573-04:002010-05-24T12:35:35.573-04:00What a great post--Elder Johnson's stories bro...What a great post--Elder Johnson's stories brought tears to my eyes. Those principles are so true. <br />I agree that these principles are a challenge to implement in our own lives, when the we feel like we just need to get the housework done with. Sometimes I say no when Felix asks to help with something, and I tell him, "I'm going to make muffins/fold laundry/wash the floor etc. later--do you want to help with that?" (He's at an age now where he'll always say yes.) And then I'll just explain that I really want to make dinner (or whatever I'm doing) quickly so I need to work alone, and then we can work together later on that other thing.<br />Well, that didn't make much sense, and I should go back and edit that, but I'm not going to, so oh well.<br />Love your blog Andrea, and I miss you and your darling family!Brian, Laura, Felix & Ezrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184073077802794476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299751679348078955.post-11232670699889380742010-04-21T12:17:44.914-04:002010-04-21T12:17:44.914-04:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this, it's...Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this, it's a good reminder for all of us to make our children the focus of our mothering, not the housework and other things. It's hard, though, like you said because I can get things done 10x faster if I just do it myself and I am guilty of putting the kids in front of the TV so I can work in peace. Glad to know I'm not the only one who does this but I'm going to strive to do better from now on! Thanks!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775705700115784727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299751679348078955.post-3019904129108654942010-04-20T13:55:37.142-04:002010-04-20T13:55:37.142-04:00I think you've nailed it here. I've been ...I think you've nailed it here. I've been trying to do more of this, and the kids love it. They love to put away the dishes, wash the kitchen cabinets, put away laundry. I'm still working on changing my standards for how things turn out, but I do find that, when I make the effort to include them, I appreciate and enjoy them (the kids) more than usual.<br /><br />Go you! Keep us posted on how it goes so that we can say encouraging things and cheer you on. :-)LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00879096214136115692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299751679348078955.post-15155975421001879582010-04-19T13:35:28.723-04:002010-04-19T13:35:28.723-04:00Yes, yes, yes! I loved this. And you're righ...Yes, yes, yes! I loved this. And you're right, it is MUCH harder to have children help you. But what a great reminder, that our children and their growth are what should actually be our work and our glory.HWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136385975423567553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299751679348078955.post-9228361657274058742010-04-19T09:44:41.282-04:002010-04-19T09:44:41.282-04:00Want a wonderful insight! I often think about the...Want a wonderful insight! I often think about the balance between being a "house wife" with the implied job description of keeping up the house and "stay-at-home Mom" with Mom being the key word. Too often, I go directly to the housekeeper part of the job, but I KNOW the state of the house isn't what's important in my job. It is all about the relationship with the kids. Whether things are tidy is just more quantifiable, so for me, it can feel more rewarding. Only short term though. Those hugs and cuddles are sure a great salary come the end of the day.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14062677632361336589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299751679348078955.post-73642686986735492742010-04-19T08:41:55.723-04:002010-04-19T08:41:55.723-04:00I don't know if you know I've been blog st...I don't know if you know I've been blog stalking you for the last few months, but I love what you wrote today. I completely agree with your thoughts, and you opened my understanding to the idea of making your kids your work, not the housework, etc your work. I guess I always thought that in theory, but the idea of doing it in practice seems really hard, especially since I am very particular and it is a struggle for me to have Jonathan help me with housework!! Thanks for your thoughts! Good luck with the implementation!Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864556378125380134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4299751679348078955.post-28416005110685805512010-04-19T08:05:00.104-04:002010-04-19T08:05:00.104-04:00Amen and amen! I love this, Andrea! It makes me ...Amen and amen! I love this, Andrea! It makes me think of how many times I have to count to 10 when Tad helps me make cookies. He is in heaven and I am dying the whole time telling myself how important this but really just wanting to take the cookie away and do it for him!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163210401872900863noreply@blogger.com