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Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : Keeping Littles Quiet in Church

Thu, 12 May 2011 19:04:32 +0000

We had a priest once stand before the congregation and announce, \"I don't mind crying babies; I can't stand shushing parents.\" �I realized that lots of people feel this same way! �And, yes, the only way children will learn to behave in church is by actually being there. :)

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : Keeping Littles Quiet in Church

Thu, 12 May 2011 19:04:31 +0000

You might have the best of both worlds with that handy side exit! :)

Oh, I feel your pain re. juggling the troops by yourself. �I've definitely been there! �(Though I do not have a #4 on the way, so that definitely adds a little challenge. :)) �When I'm by myself with the littles, I really, really focus on that \"preparing\" step. �I also make sure the older two use the potty RIGHT before to virtually eliminate any need for bathroom runs. �For my youngest, in that 18-24 month range, I make sure I have packed her snacky breakfast and that usually keeps her content.

If you have friends, family, or neighbors who attend the same Mass (and who are not overwhelmed by their own children!), you may consider sitting near them on the Sundays your husband can't be there.

Other than that, all I can suggest is to just try to relax. �Many people probably really respect you for being there at all, by yourself with the little ones!

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : Keeping Littles Quiet in Church

Wed, 11 May 2011 21:08:31 +0000

Ooh, this is an interesting perspective too! �And it makes a lot of sense. �I can totally believe that children who can SEE what's going on are more likely to settle down and pay attention. �I guess, like most things, we need to be willing to try different things and see what works. :) �Thanks for sharing this idea too... I wouldn't have thought of it on my own!

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : Keeping Littles Quiet in Church

Wed, 11 May 2011 21:05:34 +0000

Do you we go to the same church??? ;) �We have those people, too. �Great suggestion! �We usually sit in the second to the back row, toward the outer edge. �Makes it easy to make those (rare) exits without disturbing others!

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : Menu Plan: 5/8 - Attempting Ravioli

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:49:44 +0000

Thanks for the tip! �I actually received a manual pasta roller/maker when I was a child as a gift from my aunt and uncle. �It is *somewhere* at my parents' house... I should probably have tracked that down before attempting to take one this project; :) �Ha! �We'll see how it goes...

I'm hoping ours turns out tasty too!

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : The Religion of Food

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:39:14 +0000

Thanks, Jessie. �

I totally agree that different diets are probably ideal for different stages/seasons of life. �And I like this statement from you: \"... no matter what we hope or want.\" �At the heart of it, I think that's a big issue. �We DO want the \"magical cure\", the \"perfect answer\". �And I'm not yet convinced there is one! :)

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : The Religion of Food

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:39:13 +0000

I don't think that makes you a hypocrite at all, Heather! �I think that means you pick your battles. �Now, hypocrisy would be if you tsk-tsked the lady buying a Kool-Aid packet... but I don't think you're doing that. :)

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : My Stats, according to C.

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:39:11 +0000

Oh, that is too funny, Stephanie! �My son was way too accurate with his stats last year... down to saying I was \"5 1/2 feet\" tall. �Honestly, while the teachers were impressed with his knowledge, it wasn't as fun for me! �I like when they say goofy things. :)

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : The Religion of Food

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:39:08 +0000

I think shifting in a \"gentle process\" is a great way to go. �For MOST people, I think we're more likely to stick with dietary changes if we do so gradually and don't shock our systems with a totally new food plan. �Good for you for paying attention to God, your body, and what works for your family... all far more important than what \"the blogger next door\" thinks! ;)

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : The Religion of Food

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:30:17 +0000

You're full of good quotes, my friend. :)

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : The Religion of Food

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:30:16 +0000

I agree- every time I hear about Rosie the cow, it makes me smile. �Something sweet and comforting about that! :)

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : The Religion of Food

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:30:15 +0000

No doubt genetics plays a large role in health and longevity... hence the 100 year old smoker you occasionally see hanging around. ;) �(And I know for a FACT that I can find studies saying that eating chocolate is good for you... so, carry on! ;))

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : My Favorite Pan

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:06:03 +0000

I honestly love this pan, Heather! �I've had it for about six months now and it looks brand new. �And I've yet to have to soak it. :)

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : Ten Quirky Things About Me and Soggy Food

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:06:01 +0000

True enough... or we'd have been done over that chicken fried steak. ;)

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : Feed Reader?

Thu, 5 May 2011 14:27:04 +0000

I follow a lot of links from Twitter (and I don't plan on giving that up!), but I feel like I was wasting a lot of time \"checking in\" on some of my fave blogs to see if they'd updated. �Hoping this will save me some effort! :)

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : Feed Reader?

Thu, 5 May 2011 14:26:03 +0000

I use Safari on a MacBook, so I have no idea what will or won't work for me. :) �But I DID set up Google Reader yesterday and I'm starting to see how this could save me some time! �I like the idea of being able to comment within the reader... I'll have to look into that more. �Thanks!

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : Feed Reader?

Wed, 4 May 2011 19:42:03 +0000

Well, now, aren't you a handy friend to have? :) �Great, great info here, Rebekah... thank you! �I love the idea for those blogs that don't update regularly. �I feel like I waste time checking in on people sometimes... �

Parenting the Tiniest of Miracles : Feed Reader?

Wed, 4 May 2011 19:41:03 +0000

Oh, that search feature sounds super useful! �It's embarrassing how frequently I cannot remember where I saw something... :)