tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post127381379931609490..comments2023-07-28T09:40:38.679-04:00Comments on Messy Wife, Blessed Life: Marriage, Parenting & The Elderly (amongst other things): 7 Quick takes Friday #95Mandi Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-10393754788737884402013-07-03T17:14:32.820-04:002013-07-03T17:14:32.820-04:00yeah that's what my mom always said lolyeah that's what my mom always said lolMandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-60375546973424876992013-07-03T01:01:18.633-04:002013-07-03T01:01:18.633-04:00I'm trying that too, but we usually just get &...I'm trying that too, but we usually just get "No! No! No!" in response to EVERYTHING!Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-36458645146618102862013-07-03T01:00:41.414-04:002013-07-03T01:00:41.414-04:00How funny! That would be something to break out f...How funny! That would be something to break out for your kids if your parents still have them.Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-54117740542558209302013-07-03T01:00:06.947-04:002013-07-03T01:00:06.947-04:00I think when little girls start dreaming of twins,...I think when little girls start dreaming of twins, they are at an age where they don't even realize one baby is HARD WORK (or any work at all, just fun, cuddly cuteness!)Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-32339433526014177882013-07-03T00:59:15.667-04:002013-07-03T00:59:15.667-04:00Twins do seem fun, but also so much work!Twins do seem fun, but also so much work!Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-7048617471302638792013-07-01T13:43:18.679-04:002013-07-01T13:43:18.679-04:00I always wanted a twin and I've always wanted ...I always wanted a twin and I've always wanted to have twins...I always thought it looked like fun...<br /><br />I'll be interested in your Marriage post. I'm going to have little cards at my sisters bridal shower for people to fill out and write in marriage advice and then make a little book out of the cards.Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-16663347899342276942013-06-30T22:25:54.486-04:002013-06-30T22:25:54.486-04:00I haven't written a post like that, but I don&...I haven't written a post like that, but I don't know that I really have that much to say. My parents are just really great about respecting space and giving us privacy that the success of us living together really is all on them and not really something we've done to cultivate that. That will be great for your kids, my biggest regret in moving is taking Lulu away from her grandparents.Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-24474776164717910212013-06-30T22:24:16.018-04:002013-06-30T22:24:16.018-04:00We'll definitely skype a lot with my parents, ...We'll definitely skype a lot with my parents, but skype isn't the same as hugs and kisses, you know? We'll do our best, though.Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-86685300031228498532013-06-30T22:23:47.042-04:002013-06-30T22:23:47.042-04:00I know, even I notice she's growing so fast an...I know, even I notice she's growing so fast and I'm with her every day!Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-59034129506071082372013-06-30T06:45:49.329-04:002013-06-30T06:45:49.329-04:00The video is SOOO cute! I can't believe how mu...The video is SOOO cute! I can't believe how much she's changed and grown since the last time I saw her!Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-20716295623360698472013-06-29T20:16:47.109-04:002013-06-29T20:16:47.109-04:00She is THE CUTEST! With modern media, I'm sure...She is THE CUTEST! With modern media, I'm sure you can find a way to send some of that cuteness back to the family when you move. I'm sure it can't be easy, but how great that you are making a conscious effort to focus on the positive!Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-31742024739500020772013-06-29T08:45:53.225-04:002013-06-29T08:45:53.225-04:00Oh, that video is so cute! We are about to move in...Oh, that video is so cute! We are about to move in with my parents while we are in between houses (one sold but we haven't bought a new one yet) and I was thinking of you and your family. I am actually really excited to be moving in with them. I think it will be a wonderful experience for our children to have that time with my parents. Have you written a blog on how to share space successfully with parents or in-laws when you have a family of your own?Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-59697069854963964562013-06-28T23:39:45.800-04:002013-06-28T23:39:45.800-04:00I had the Quints dolls! I had a puzzle with them ...I had the Quints dolls! I had a puzzle with them on it too. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I shared the Quints dolls. I went to some train show with my family and my best friend came. There was only one set there so we agreed to pay for it together and she would take 3 (because she was taking both boys and a girl) and I would take 2 and then we'd switch off, like custody. So silly. I ended up with them in the end and they might still be somewhere at my parents...Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604080738678475033.post-56406059046115630002013-06-28T23:05:35.792-04:002013-06-28T23:05:35.792-04:00Lucia is so cute! Rebecca has those pjs - I love ...Lucia is so cute! Rebecca has those pjs - I love them. I learned giving two options helped empower Rebecca. "It's time to go upstairs. Do you want to walk up the stairs, or do you want Mommy to carry you?" That way she still felt like she got to make the decision, but the desired result was achieved. Good luck!Mandi Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14641577291206420549noreply@blogger.com