Comments for Real Life in River City

Comment on Llama Drama and Leadership Training by April

April — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:50:26 +0000

Yes, we sometimes have to think outside of the box. Our son taught us that several times during his teen years. It is amazing how sometimes that they are steps ahead of us and we learn from them! Blessings from across the river!

Comment on How not to be THAT mom on Facebook by Charlie Courtois

Charlie Courtois — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:39:09 +0000

I know one thing for sure, Mary.

I have a nineteen year old grandson living with me, and believe you me, he just turns a deaf ear to whatever my wife and me admonish, suggest, or any other form of advice we offer to him.

So, we just pray for him. Take care, Charlie

PS: I never had to opportunity to discourse with my grandparents, but I think I would have been all ears?

Comment on Llama Drama and Leadership Training by auntbethany

auntbethany — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:23:47 +0000

Sometimes we have to challenge ourselves to see what we’re really capable of! Your daughter certainly did this! And look, Ma…no llama poop!

Comment on How not to be THAT mom on Facebook by April

April — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:33:37 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I am going to share this on FB. I am friends with some moms who will probably appreciate this one.

Comment on Avoiding the Errand Trap of Home Businesses by Peter P

Peter P — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:35:40 +0000

You described me to a tee!

I’m also a stay-at-home dad so the boundaries become even foggier for me but the errand trap is something we all suffer from.

Great post.

Comment on Avoiding the Errand Trap of Home Businesses by Pat Alexander

Pat Alexander — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:24:17 +0000

Luckliy most of my friends are either retired or small business owners like myself, and family is some distance away so I don’t get those requests to run their errands. However, that doesn’t mean I can’t fall into the same trap taking care of my errands.

I try to leave errands until late in the day. This way my day can flow more consistentaly. If I have to leave in the middle of the day, I have a very difficult time getting back on track when I return.

I try to keep of list of errands that need to be done and group them together by location as traffic can be a big issue where I live.

But it is a struggle to stay on track when you work at home.

Comment on Avoiding the Errand Trap of Home Businesses by Jennifer Hollander

Jennifer Hollander — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:23:06 +0000

I try to save (plan) most of my errands for the same day (or the same side of town). I also have become realistic on the amount of things I can actually get done in a day and am learning how to be okay with the outcome. I only have two days a week when both of my children are not home with me for at least part of the day (school/daycare) so I have to set boundaries on my priorities for those days.

I always write down all of my “tasks” on a master log sheet then I narrow down to the top 3 or 5 depending on how long each one takes and what’s TRULY important for that day/week.

Then of course, I always expect the unexpected and try to just “roll with it!”.

Great post!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts Mary!

Comment on My Prayer For My Kids Leaving Home by April Hawkins

April Hawkins — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:55:30 +0000

I loved this post and can relate to it all completely! My son is now on his own, lives in Chicago and will be getting married this summer! However, he is still my little boy and I will continue to be on my knees for him and his wife to be. I think I could have invested in a pair of knee pads over the years…been on them alot! Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week and blessings from across the river!!

Comment on My Prayer For My Kids Leaving Home by Charlie Courtois

Charlie Courtois — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:15:03 +0000

Hi Mary,
This is a prayer from a mother to her mother above in heaven.

“The, “Magnificat.”
My soul doth magnify the Lord.

My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.

Because He hath regarded the humility of His handmaid for behold henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

Because He that is mighty, hath done great things to me; and holy is His name.

And His mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear Him.

He hath shown in His arm. He hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.

He hath put down the mighty, from their seat, and hath exalted the humble.

Ha hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He hath sent empty away.

He hath received Israel His servant, being mindful of His mercy: As he spoke to the fathers, Abraham and his seed forever. (Luke 1:46-55)

May the peace of the Lord be with you, now and forever,

Charlie Courtois

Comment on My Prayer For My Kids Leaving Home by Nancy

Nancy — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:53:32 +0000

Sing it loud, sister! I’m feeling it, too…