tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.comments2021-04-24T20:25:26.099-04:00Splashes & SplurgesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-16054030980408081812014-12-10T10:49:18.258-05:002014-12-10T10:49:18.258-05:00It doesn't get much better than what you descr...It doesn't get much better than what you described Maureen. Love when you take the time to write and can only imagine how full of love your days are with those four beautiful children. Enjoy! I'm sure sleep will come at some point...Love, KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-11973502870110220922014-02-05T20:54:17.719-05:002014-02-05T20:54:17.719-05:00Maureen,
So glad to see you back writing! Even th...Maureen,<br /><br />So glad to see you back writing! Even though I completely understand how busy you are and all the things that keeps you from writing more. I can visual the kids as you describe them and am super excited for Ava's 8th birthday party that is going to put the Queen's gala to shame. I am sure Anna will pretend to ride a horse and Peter will wear his red boots while Danny soaks up the brand new world he is seeing for the first time. Love you guys! KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-54132430372754351082012-02-18T19:52:19.883-05:002012-02-18T19:52:19.883-05:00Maureen,
What a great picure of Peter! I am sorry...Maureen,<br /><br />What a great picure of Peter! I am sorry to hear there are moments when things are overwhelming for you. I have had plenty of moments like that lately too and wonder how much more I can manage. I just keep putting one foot in front of the other and remind myself I am not alone. I find sanity in the things that remain constant in my life: my walks with Luka, my faith, and whatever book I am reading at the moment. I am also focus on all the things I am grateful for and all the ways God has blessed me. Hang in there and thanks for sharing Peter's picture. Love, KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-8677232970822426722011-10-04T18:13:16.099-04:002011-10-04T18:13:16.099-04:00I really enjoyed reading this! As a mother it is s...I really enjoyed reading this! As a mother it is so hard to say good bye to the sweetness of watching our children grow up. I struggle with this daily. Your post was encouraging!Courtneyhttp://www.thepinkporch24.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-14956223734600723152011-10-04T10:05:37.889-04:002011-10-04T10:05:37.889-04:00this is the first interesting, well written person...this is the first interesting, well written personal blog i have accidentally stumbled upon (literally. i was clicking "Next Blog" button).<br /><br />i only have very few kindergarten experiences and i think most of them are false memories: my mom said it so many times, that i imagined it and kept it as a memory. she said that i screamed and cried on my first day because i didn't want her to leave me in the classroom.<br /><br />i hope your Ava does well :)www.thingswelovetohate.comhttp://www.thingswelovetohate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-87084830759687350942011-08-24T20:16:50.654-04:002011-08-24T20:16:50.654-04:00Ava,
I want you to know that I loved kindergarten...Ava,<br /><br />I want you to know that I loved kindergarten. I was so excited to learn and I know you will make your mom and dad very proud of everything you will accomplish. <br />Love, Kristin<br /><br />Maureen,<br /><br />Can't tell you how much I loved reading about your struggles with this new milestone in Ava's journey. It is so easy to look back and focus on the "never again will I's", but you and I have talked so much about how God has a bigger plan for us then we could ever dream for ourselves. Knowing this and trusting in the journey ahead helps me let go of my fears and apprehension and look forward to the tomorrows and I wonder what lies ahead. So I understand your feelings and I don't even have kids yet. I, too, thank God for the fact you and your family are healthy and safe and moving on to what comes next. Love, KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-24880300710142736232011-03-11T19:00:52.724-05:002011-03-11T19:00:52.724-05:00your blog is back! oh how i've missed you.... ...your blog is back! oh how i've missed you.... xoxo, J :)LobotoMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975699477662736911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-28861292006940933462011-03-03T21:47:20.780-05:002011-03-03T21:47:20.780-05:00Such a smart girl you are Ava! I love your imagina...Such a smart girl you are Ava! I love your imagination and the way you see the world too. Love, KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-87639656161311857022011-02-04T21:48:04.584-05:002011-02-04T21:48:04.584-05:00Well done Anna!!!! I loved every second of it and ...Well done Anna!!!! I loved every second of it and you sure did make it your own. I will have to see if I can own the blueberry pancake look but not sure if it'll look as nice on me as it does on you. Love, KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-49329884235543657862011-02-04T21:43:38.459-05:002011-02-04T21:43:38.459-05:00Maureen I have been reading the very same articles...Maureen I have been reading the very same articles and thinking about myself and what I can learn about how I do things and how I can make time for being creative more often. Love it when I find out we're on the same page. KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-51638989460351933132011-01-26T21:15:25.160-05:002011-01-26T21:15:25.160-05:00Congratulations Ava! I am so proud of you for hang...Congratulations Ava! I am so proud of you for hanging in there and working so hard on the number 5! Maureen-thanks so much for sharing this story. Love, KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-21174859335095127082010-12-14T17:07:41.256-05:002010-12-14T17:07:41.256-05:00Having only run two marathons myself - your story ...Having only run two marathons myself - your story greatly moved me. I loved the part about teaching your girls how to handle dissapointment. I have 3 boys and want to run another marathon so I can give each of my boys a finisher's medal - but severe anemia knocked me off my feet. It'll be a while before I'm up and running again. Your story inspired me. Thanks for sharing.Getting Better Everydayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874815039661715011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-76615037999191651082010-10-25T13:52:50.025-04:002010-10-25T13:52:50.025-04:00What a great message Maureen! You are so right, it...What a great message Maureen! You are so right, it is just as important to teach children how to deal with disappointment as it is to teach them the value of hard work. Your message also was what I need to hear as I have been struggling with work and life and what it means to succeed. Time for me to take a page from your book, trust in God's plan, relax, and realize sometimes that is just the way the cookie crumbles. Thanks for inspiring me today! Love, KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-65316729760954497322010-10-22T15:04:59.249-04:002010-10-22T15:04:59.249-04:00WOOHOOOO! You go girl! xo, jennyWOOHOOOO! You go girl! xo, jennyLobotoMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975699477662736911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-11830648300393367342010-10-20T20:28:27.604-04:002010-10-20T20:28:27.604-04:00WAY TO GO Maureen!!!!!! I am so excited you quali...WAY TO GO Maureen!!!!!! I am so excited you qualifed for Boston....I hope you are going b/c I am going to be there cheering on a friend of mine. Looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing more about the race. My friend said the last several miles were something else too. Guess it's something about the end of the marathon....<br />Love, KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-91460623346439837822010-10-18T14:00:37.729-04:002010-10-18T14:00:37.729-04:00GREAT JOB Maureen and Mike!!! Good for both of you...GREAT JOB Maureen and Mike!!! Good for both of you!!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17829166273164017594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-13665456659214246902010-09-01T13:02:00.220-04:002010-09-01T13:02:00.220-04:00you were so right that this post would resonate wi...you were so right that this post would resonate with me this week...thank you for sharing...<br /><br />xoxo, j :)LobotoMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975699477662736911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-12944521682994677282010-08-31T07:46:39.679-04:002010-08-31T07:46:39.679-04:00Maureen,
What a moving story (I'm still cryin...Maureen,<br /><br />What a moving story (I'm still crying). It just goes to show that God is with us everyday and often brings us together with our fellow neighbor when HE sees the need and helps us to heal each other in small ways. It's been almost 14 years since my father passed away and I have never doubted he is doing all his favorite things in heaven and I (like Ava) am not afraid of heaven. I'm not afraid of thunderstorms either, but there are things I fear. As for heaven, I look forward to the day my father and I will be together again as I am sure your neighbor is waiting till she can be with her daugther. My prayers today will include Jane and her family as they continue to grieve and heal over the loss of their daugther/sister. KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-25571432575704363642010-03-10T19:50:40.754-05:002010-03-10T19:50:40.754-05:00Maureen,
Spring inspires me too and I am looking ...Maureen,<br /><br />Spring inspires me too and I am looking forward to some spring cleaning (less clutter in the house, less dirt/salt on the truck, and less unnecessary stress on my mind). I love to hear the birds singing on my morning walks and look forward to shedding a few layers once it gets warm enough at 5am to do so. I look forward to spring hikes with Luka, reading books in the backyard while Luka chews on sticks, and more use of the BBQ during my Sunday dinners with my mom. <br /><br />Have fun running, listening to Anna, and dancing with Ava....Yay Spring!!<br /><br />KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-71693653632510151542010-02-19T20:52:37.141-05:002010-02-19T20:52:37.141-05:00I wish I was there to eat chocolate, shovel with y...I wish I was there to eat chocolate, shovel with you and your neighbors and make kick a*s snow tunnels! Luka would have LOVED all that snow as he finds plowing through snowbanks, eating snow, and jumping in the air to catch each snow flake so much fun. I still can't believe you guys got that much snow in such a short period of time. Vancouver's got nothing on Ellicot City, MD! KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-80603221393511029492010-02-06T18:35:32.254-05:002010-02-06T18:35:32.254-05:00good choice, welcome back- we have missed you.good choice, welcome back- we have missed you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932153434802869503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-14743534303189250682010-01-26T19:56:43.099-05:002010-01-26T19:56:43.099-05:00Wahoooo for having both big and little sister slee...Wahoooo for having both big and little sister sleeping at the same time. Good to hear how things are and glad you had your hot cup of coffee and decided to write to your faithful readers. I firmly believe that no matter how busy we are, if we can find time for ourselves everyday it helps. Even if it's a few minutes. So here's to more hot cups of coffee and more sleeping sisters. <br /><br />Love, KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-72362735711221958152009-12-14T10:54:34.402-05:002009-12-14T10:54:34.402-05:00;);)LobotoMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975699477662736911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-1958732385587144152009-11-20T20:02:58.992-05:002009-11-20T20:02:58.992-05:00I sure could have used her help today while trying...I sure could have used her help today while trying to juggle all the different work priorities! Great job Anna! Love, KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3645971156848066491.post-80303024727183057532009-11-18T21:30:56.498-05:002009-11-18T21:30:56.498-05:00I think most kids do it, however, I did one better...I think most kids do it, however, I did one better, because I did not cut my own hair, I got a hold of my little kid scissors and cut my MOM'S hairAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932153434802869503noreply@blogger.com