tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post7183911086808520898..comments2010-11-14T08:27:23.378-08:00I'm Genny...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05977090214116084952noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-85965175954335518032009-06-20T22:35:17.769-07:002009-06-20T22:35:17.769-07:00Oh my! You made me cry...again. <br /><br />You really are an incredible writer.<br /><br />I look forward to having plenty of these &quot;mommy/daughter dates&quot; with my girls as they grow older. :)Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993230105586205393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-38243890047506037522008-08-14T04:57:00.000-07:002008-08-14T04:57:00.000-07:00Good for you! It's so hard to take the time sometimes, but obviously the rewards are great! My daughter and I went to visit my alma-mater over the weekend - and then we went to the state fair (just the girls.) We need to do this more often! The dynamic is so different without my husband and son.<BR/><BR/>And about the clock - I always know I'm going to be late anyway - why bother watching it??<BR/><BR/>Awesome post.Kelly - PTThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13686089359143946708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-76668027151047208882008-08-13T06:37:00.000-07:002008-08-13T06:37:00.000-07:00Hi Genny,<BR/>I found you because you found me! Thank you for visiting my blog! I wanted to comment on this post specifically because I was just thinking and praying about this concept yesterday...slowing down and just being with my daughter instead of being in "project" mode, which I am most of the time. Last night I sat and read book after book with my daughter (who is almost two and has piles and piles of board books). The time passed quickly and I was so blessed that I didn't feel the need to "just do this one thing first," like I usually do. I just sat with her. That's all she wants from me, and why is it so hard for me to slow down and just be with her? So, when I read about you having hot chocolate with your daughter, it brought tears to my eyes. I am hoping for the day when my daughter and I can do the same. Thanks, and it was so nice to "meet" you!<BR/>-Carrie<BR/>P.S. Sorry for such a long comment!Buzzings of a Queen Bee!http://www.blogger.com/profile/01620329144708471804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-17224198553380904932008-08-12T07:55:00.000-07:002008-08-12T07:55:00.000-07:00This is such a good reminder! I always wanted to have a day like this with my mom, but as the oldest of 7 kids, she often seemed to be a little too busy. Which is why I believe that little moments like this mean everything! You are incredibly thoughtful Genny.Emily ~ Little Window Shoppehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807922345940918348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-32287267149668753002008-08-10T23:39:00.000-07:002008-08-10T23:39:00.000-07:00totally resolved to make some time with no time restrains... asap! great post.His Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13615344417588586576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-85933260637295397262008-08-09T19:36:00.000-07:002008-08-09T19:36:00.000-07:00Aww -- I love this! What a wonderful day for the two of you.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01591364514811329859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-28596979955627607432008-08-09T14:43:00.000-07:002008-08-09T14:43:00.000-07:00This is a wonderful post and you are a wonderful mother. I love my mother - really - I love her deeply. But she never did this kind of thing with us. She was even a stay at home mom until I was roughly 11 when she went back into teaching, but there was always something that needed to be cleaned or she was in a rush to get dinner on or the garden needed to be weeded. Now she is in her mid 70s and the most frequent words out of her mouth are "I am so worried about __________ ."(fill in the blank)<BR/><BR/>She was so young when she had me - 24. I am 46 now and no children and I am certain that I am still too young to be a mother. I don't blame her at all because I turned out OK except for an inexplicable tendency to grab "worrying" as my first choice when dealing with anything. I think maybe if she had done these kind of spontaneous things with us just for the enjoyment of it she might be less worried today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-60362738627218933522008-08-08T10:52:00.000-07:002008-08-08T10:52:00.000-07:00gave you a shout out over at my blog today (8/08/08)tammy vitalehttp://www.tammyvitale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-43396980294179106982008-08-08T09:34:00.000-07:002008-08-08T09:34:00.000-07:00This brought tears to my eyes. Yet another wonderful post you have done. These are the type of days I want to experience with my kids and I wish that I had memories like this with my mom.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07162729377463760769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-4922807152706059972008-08-07T23:20:00.000-07:002008-08-07T23:20:00.000-07:00This reminds me so much of my Mom and I. Those are the days I still treasure with her!Kristen Schiffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09946632230496851907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-62583548578850607702008-08-07T21:43:00.000-07:002008-08-07T21:43:00.000-07:00Lovely story!!<BR/><BR/> I really struggle to do this with my four, but I feel the same way when I have these moments of engagement and it reminds me what is important, to stop watching the clock and enjoy my kids fully!!Laura@Storytellin' Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490636535435174412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-40382101749301839822008-08-07T17:26:00.000-07:002008-08-07T17:26:00.000-07:00Hi Genny! Feel free to visit my blog, as you have received an award!<BR/><BR/>God bless!<BR/>AmandaAmandahttp://iammommy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-30232392272781765382008-08-07T16:53:00.000-07:002008-08-07T16:53:00.000-07:00I have you in my google reader. I stumbled upon your site a while ago, not entirely sure how - I can't remember now.<BR/><BR/>But I enjoy your posts. You have a beautiful writing style.<BR/><BR/>Do you mind if I put you in my blogroll?<BR/><BR/>-heatherheacollinshttp://profile.typekey.com/heacollins/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-60913536573947130362008-08-07T13:42:00.000-07:002008-08-07T13:42:00.000-07:00What a sweet day you had! I remember when my daughter was about that age and one night she sat in my lap (which was veerrry unusual for her as she didn't want me to be too affectionate anymore) and I sang her the worship songs I had sung when she was a baby.<BR/><BR/>What a sweet age too!!Kathy S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16575973280157910643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-37855822436371448912008-08-07T13:19:00.000-07:002008-08-07T13:19:00.000-07:00What a smart Mom you are to take full advantage of a calm Saturday. Special times like that seem to be a rare thing nowdays with the busy schedules we have. Good for you!Rick Rack and Pom Pomshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00261776426660981065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-31058449709340194982008-08-07T13:11:00.000-07:002008-08-07T13:11:00.000-07:00It sounds like a fabulous tradition.Lizz @ Yes, and So is My Hearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15812794591947746384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-9041093782652620112008-08-07T11:05:00.000-07:002008-08-07T11:05:00.000-07:00♥ What a great DAY! and a fabulous idea! :)Are You Serious!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13862434783436568020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-63749496495615126142008-08-07T10:36:00.000-07:002008-08-07T10:36:00.000-07:00:) I loved the post!! It really touched my heart. I need to slow down and stop watching the clock. Thank you for sharing!!Mrs. Sidneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05805496754201802031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-56063632968508412652008-08-07T00:13:00.000-07:002008-08-07T00:13:00.000-07:00i am the mum who constantly says "not right now" "maybe tomorrow" or "hurry up we dont have the time". Why not now? What are we hurrying towards? I will be definitely stopping and taking the time to do things my kids want to do with me cause they dont stay kids for long. Thank you for opening my eyes. God bless you. lisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-83432303399499977892008-08-06T19:58:00.000-07:002008-08-06T19:58:00.000-07:00This is fantastic, Genny. I loved this part, "And I was reminded that I don’t have to make grand plans to create special memories with my kids.<BR/><BR/>I just need to focus on them.<BR/><BR/>And slow down.<BR/><BR/>And ignore the clock."<BR/><BR/>I need to take your advice and act on your example. I'm going to. I really am.angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02529859630615522678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-83559670602920401222008-08-06T19:24:00.000-07:002008-08-06T19:24:00.000-07:00I have days like those with my daughter's every once in awhile. Not often enough really.<BR/><BR/>It's amazing how much you can learn about them when you just slow down.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my Spot today after seeing my post on Musings!Such The Spothttp://blog.suchthespot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-41239753148129184842008-08-06T18:43:00.000-07:002008-08-06T18:43:00.000-07:00Genny those are memories your daughter will be sure to remember for a lifetime. What a great reminder that we need to stop and spend some time w/ our family and not worry about the time.Kristen Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16459128354316846076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-68454527237082112882008-08-06T17:09:00.000-07:002008-08-06T17:09:00.000-07:00oh oh I love it - so true - just to be in the moment and not look at the clock- Thanks for the post <BR/>p.s. my daughter is entering the fourth grade also!Ellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07811592404892961945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-59142829077877188052008-08-06T16:37:00.000-07:002008-08-06T16:37:00.000-07:00Veering off the list ... priceless!!The Dishes Will Waithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11790075546231753082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1538251275202889882.post-13055268023184569962008-08-06T16:35:00.000-07:002008-08-06T16:35:00.000-07:00Enjoyed reading the article. We need to ignore the clock more often.Beverlyhttp://www.formerbrokemom.comnoreply@blogger.com