tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post8688638644124209363..comments2024-03-25T20:18:21.478-05:00Comments on Diary of a Stay at Home Mom: { Hear me Croak }Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00448386993712122412noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-55989224392793093132009-01-29T15:26:00.001-06:002009-01-29T15:26:00.001-06:00I hope the kids are feeling better! As for Valenti...I hope the kids are feeling better! <BR/><BR/>As for Valentines, we dont' really celebrate it too much. This was hard for James, but now he understands. We say Happy V day and we may even do a card. But really I don't like the fact it is so commercialized. I'd prefer to have flowers, when they are much more affordable, and just because he wanted to, than to show off on Valentine's. Since we have the kids, I make valentines cookies with them and may cut their sandwich into a heart. Little things like that, but we don't exchange gifts. Hope you are having a wonderful day! Hugs and Blessings,Blessed Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368956383267187995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-46031030866247964292009-01-29T15:26:00.000-06:002009-01-29T15:26:00.000-06:00I hope the kids are feeling better! As for Valenti...I hope the kids are feeling better! <BR/><BR/>As for Valentines, we dont' really celebrate it too much. This was hard for James, but now he understands. We say Happy V day and we may even do a card. But really I don't like the fact it is so commercialized. I'd prefer to have flowers, when they are much more affordable, and just because he wanted to, than to show off on Valentine's. Since we have the kids, I make valentines cookies with them and may cut their sandwich into a heart. Little things like that, but we don't exchange gifts. Hope you are having a wonderful day! Hugs and Blessings,Blessed Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368956383267187995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-17596134738000924562009-01-29T12:38:00.000-06:002009-01-29T12:38:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.~ Tisha ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00601305498698558557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-16320884103820921372009-01-29T12:37:00.000-06:002009-01-29T12:37:00.000-06:00I'm a little behind on my blog check ins.. So I ho...I'm a little behind on my blog check ins.. So I hope the kids are feeling better and you also.. I so feel for ya all last week was the sick week in my house and now everyones better and I've got the cold.. go figure.. but anyhow.. Yes thats funny that you posted on the night terrors cause mine have them all the time, and even I do my husband says I'm crazy..lol.. <BR/>Valentines day~ We do try to do something special for each other and the kids, we usually get them a movie and candy and a rose each. then I usually write a love letter to my lovey and he usually writes me a note or buys a card and writes in it. Sometimes it flowers sometimes it candy, depends on if I'm pregnant or not..lol... I'll fix something special and we will have a candle light dinner with our kiddos too and then we try to do something special for each other for our alone time.. But we try to do that through out the year instead of just on that one day. So theres a lot that you can do for each other without having to spend much or fight the crowds. Its the thought that counts. well have a great day and get better soon..~ Tisha ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00601305498698558557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-74083253472242312642009-01-29T09:13:00.000-06:002009-01-29T09:13:00.000-06:00...oh and I hope you all feel better soon. We're ......oh and I hope you all feel better soon. We're all still sick!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-19900712357236948232009-01-29T09:10:00.000-06:002009-01-29T09:10:00.000-06:00chatterbox has bad dreams sometimes, it's always s...chatterbox has bad dreams sometimes, it's always something to do with dragons...and she sleepwalks.<BR/><BR/>We don't really do anything for Valentines Day...we sometimes even forget the cards! Lol.<BR/><BR/>Hugs!<BR/><BR/>Sarah xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-89592230778090420612009-01-28T21:38:00.000-06:002009-01-28T21:38:00.000-06:00Hope you all feel better soon!We don't do anything...Hope you all feel better soon!<BR/><BR/>We don't do anything really for V-Day, either. The restaurants are all overcrowded, as is just about any other date idea, so we stay home, maybe take a little extra time with making dinner, watch a DVD, and that's about it.Mozi Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-88393184661395475422009-01-28T20:51:00.000-06:002009-01-28T20:51:00.000-06:00Hi Sandra, No, my husband and I don't celebrate Va...Hi Sandra, <BR/>No, my husband and I don't celebrate Valentine's Day mostly because we can't afford to. We do say we love each other every day, so I don't feel like we have less of a connection because of it. I do do something for the kids- I usually buy them a special treat and give them a little note saying that we love them a lot. Olivia (our oldest, she's 3) keeps these notes. I try to do those ever so often, too. <BR/><BR/>As for night terrors- Olivia gets them periodically, too. Hers are really awful and will then manifest into a fear of something in her room. For awhile it was "doggies in the window" (she's on the 2nd floor of our house) and then it was spiderwebs. She thought they were everywhere, including on her and in her blankets. We had to invent a "spider stick" so she could shoo them away!Sara Strandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02641499434694637445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-63300952308859109752009-01-28T20:42:00.000-06:002009-01-28T20:42:00.000-06:00Sandra,We don't do anything very different on ...Sandra,<BR/><BR/>We don't do anything very different on Valentines Day. We try to let each other know all through the year and do nice things. (Jason & I) Sometimes, we do homemade cards and candy or a small gift at the breakfast table for the kids, but not always. It's just never been a big production for us. Besides, our kids birthdays are Feb. and March, so we're usually low on $! :)<BR/><BR/>TammyTammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15357964198971943168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-84580886058194561072009-01-28T18:46:00.000-06:002009-01-28T18:46:00.000-06:00Sorry to hear about the kiddos being sick...probab...Sorry to hear about the kiddos being sick...probably why last night was full of bad dreams. You will have them well in no time; you're a great mom!<BR/><BR/>As to Valentine's Day, I'm REALLY glad to find someone else who doesn't do the Big Day thing! We wish each other a happy day, but no big celebration. I do things for dear daughter, like a special chocolate in her lunch box. We have one bin full of Valentine plushes collected through the years, so I bring that out and arrange them all on the sofa so she can cuddle into all of them (at 14!) and then I get a picture. I think it's a great day to have, but we just don't go overboard! Never did, so it's not the result of 15 married years!!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14584744403425323128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-90130934535848167782009-01-28T18:40:00.000-06:002009-01-28T18:40:00.000-06:00I've never heard a drunk frog and am curious as to...I've never heard a drunk frog and am curious as to what one sounds like. I think we need another video to hear you!<BR/>We just do a card for Valentines Day. Heather was born on Valentines day so we've always celebrated a birthday then!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-2880576740310905592009-01-28T18:31:00.000-06:002009-01-28T18:31:00.000-06:00We usually only get each other cards. Sometimes I...We usually only get each other cards. Sometimes I get industrious and make cookies or brownies. He used to buy me flowers when we were dating but now we know it's so much more expensive on v-day! <BR/><BR/>I agree with you about the night terrors being scary (no pun intended!) About a year ago tucker was having them just about every night, blood-curdling screaming, holding his head, night sweats. It was right around the time he had a seizure due to a high fever and we were concerned because he would scream that his head hurt. We took him to the doctor and he said they would pass which I guess the worst of them have. He still talks in his sleep a lot but thankfully no signs of night terrors for a little while now!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02562423965240618248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-10886592216212419292009-01-28T17:18:00.000-06:002009-01-28T17:18:00.000-06:00For the ten years we dated before my husband and I...For the ten years we dated before my husband and I were married, our anniversary fell On Feb.17th so we generally skipped "V-day." Now our wedding anniversary is in November, so we're just starting to figure out this who Valentine's deal. I do make Valentine's goodies for the children every year, so last year I made the Hubs his favorite cookies...and he did my least favorite chore for me that day. <BR/><BR/>I think we'll do that again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-27516032935346851652009-01-28T17:04:00.001-06:002009-01-28T17:04:00.001-06:00Oh, Sandra... ouchie on the head, girl!! I have do...Oh, Sandra... ouchie on the head, girl!! I have done that too tho... I remember playing with my son, and wack, and I just burst into tears... it's a nice relief, and it probably was always there and needed to come out... and here is the opportunity..lol!! Hope you cabeza is feeling better better!<BR/><BR/>I love the idea of praying for our hubbies in February.. I missed that somehow! But yes yes..count me in, amigita!<BR/><BR/>Hope you lovies are feeling much better... I wonder if they had restless nights because those colds were brewing under the surface?? I understand the "nigh terrors".. my oldest daughter and son have those off and on and you do feel so helpless as a parent because all you can do is let it run it's course and pray and sing and just be there with them. <BR/><BR/>Hugs... AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046924507335607146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-72716899619493206782009-01-28T17:04:00.000-06:002009-01-28T17:04:00.000-06:00We always celebrate Valentine's Day it's my Mum's ...We always celebrate Valentine's Day it's my Mum's birthday as well.One year I received a stuffed dog! which I still have.Get better soon ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18103446089299198799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-16260580139324300732009-01-28T16:33:00.000-06:002009-01-28T16:33:00.000-06:00I love the prayer today. I hope you all feel bette...I love the prayer today. I hope you all feel better soon!! As for Valentines Day we started a family tradition years ago. Being in the military there was not always extra money for a nice dinner and babysitter so for years we have stayed home with the kids, I have made a special dinner (like shrimp) and dipped strawberries in chocolate and had those for dessert. The kids loved the strawberries!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-12092482533025930992009-01-28T16:22:00.000-06:002009-01-28T16:22:00.000-06:00Night terrors are the worst. And the kids are so h...Night terrors are the worst. And the kids are so hysterical and scared sounding that your heart just races and gets the adrenaline up -- and then you are supposed to go back to sleep????<BR/><BR/>We don't really do Valentines day either. About the same as your house.<BR/><BR/>And thanks for doing the prayers for husbands! I love it!autumnesfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04519475352289814754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-62294726145288799982009-01-28T16:01:00.000-06:002009-01-28T16:01:00.000-06:00We don't do anything for Valentine's Day either. ...We don't do anything for Valentine's Day either. Never have. We're of the opinion that every day is Valentine's Day ! ha ha.<BR/><BR/>I hope you and your kiddo's are feeling better soon ! It's yucky to feel so yucky !!! What a good mama you are taking such good care of everyone !!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703184796850969105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-87875978960466696542009-01-28T15:34:00.000-06:002009-01-28T15:34:00.000-06:00Sorry to hear about you and the kids not feeling w...Sorry to hear about you and the kids not feeling well. Sorry to say the snow storm did not miss us!! I think at last check we have received 10 inches of snow today alone, with more falling still! I'll be posting pictures on my blog later. Now on to Valentine's day, we don't go all out but this year I purchased the movie "Fireproof" and I'll be making Firehouse Chicken for us to enjoy our dinner and a movie. I'm very excited, we usually don't do much of anything. Hope you have a better night tonight.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17452626776404143974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-47476157873692877342009-01-28T15:27:00.000-06:002009-01-28T15:27:00.000-06:00hope youre all feeling much better soon..hugs and ...hope youre all feeling much better soon..<BR/>hugs and prayers..Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01910694148759907767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-54709637549812659162009-01-28T15:21:00.000-06:002009-01-28T15:21:00.000-06:00My oldest son has a bad dream once in a blue moon....My oldest son has a bad dream once in a blue moon. My "baby" has them more often but they have died down. I am able to get them to go back to sleep in their own beds. I just let them know that God is watching out for them and so are their stuffed animals. That seems to work.<BR/><BR/>As for V-day, I am a HUGE fan of celebrating any occassion I can. LOL I love giving, so any occastion I can give someone a little something I am all over it.<BR/><BR/> My hubby doesn't really care, but he did get me something for v-day this year and made home-made wrapping paper for it. So I can't wait to see what it is. *big grin*<BR/><BR/>I hope you all feel better soon. Sending lots of tea and chicken soup to you guys!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483881400473270580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-50275475853090665572009-01-28T15:18:00.000-06:002009-01-28T15:18:00.000-06:00My kids had night terrors, and they went as sudden...My kids had night terrors, and they went as suddenly as they arrived, Sandra. Tough while they last though. <BR/>I hope you and your kids are better soon. I have put up the carrot cake recipe, by the way! And there will be no Valentine's day celebrations here, I am afraid. Lots of memories though.Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141761866483224572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-24949018645399859582009-01-28T14:36:00.000-06:002009-01-28T14:36:00.000-06:00We are not big on gifts or nights out or celebrati...We are not big on gifts or nights out or celebrations for occasions. We tend to just be nice to each other every day of the year and get things for each other just for no reason. <BR/>Roberta AnneThe Raggedy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967298521893250721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-40424363352261255682009-01-28T14:24:00.000-06:002009-01-28T14:24:00.000-06:00My children had their share of monster dreams when...My children had their share of monster dreams when they were little, I even had one sleep walker but they all grew out of it.<BR/>Sorry you all are feeling bad and you're feeling better soon.<BR/>After 36 years of being married my hub and I only hug each other and smile.. no need to buy each other anything because we each know we're loved but I do usually try to fix him a nice dinner of something that I know he especially likes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-71600297436242860362009-01-28T14:12:00.000-06:002009-01-28T14:12:00.000-06:00I love how honest you are in your blog. I don't l...I love how honest you are in your blog. I don't like celebrating Valentine's Day either but *ironically* my husband does! You can celebrate Arizona's bday if you want since you're living there; it's the same day. When I lived in Arizona, that is what I did with my friends. <BR/>I hope you feel better soon and that you and your kids get some rest today! <BR/>God Bless, MegJMRCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042923760681797661noreply@blogger.com