tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post1701251297206969269..comments2024-03-28T18:56:31.461-05:00Comments on Duggar Family Blog: Duggar Updates | Duggar Pictures | Jim Bob and Michelle | Counting On | 19 Kids: Quality Time with Mom and GrandpaLily and Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00941253435533935093noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-5179826367616461532016-12-07T19:27:48.311-06:002016-12-07T19:27:48.311-06:00Honestly, in our home, we've made bedtime a ti...Honestly, in our home, we've made bedtime a time to mentally review the day and see how we've conducted ourselves. Do we have any "unfinished business" with God? Anyone else? When the busyness of the day is over and we've quieted ourselves, often our children bring up something they've been churning over and want to discuss. I read years ago, to take those moments (even if it means less sleep for me). They often only come once. Your child is reaching out to you, entrusting you with their heart...be there as much as you can. If you can't at that moment, make a point to write down what they want to discuss and make it a priority in the morning privately before breakfast/at breakfast (if it's just the two of you), in the car coming or going (if it's just the two of you), privately after school, or when you get home from work. Follow through- it says you care about them and respect them/their feelings and opinions. They only pass this way once and it goes by so quickly. If they're willing to talk to you, consider it an honor and treat it like one. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-61485461557403004972016-12-07T01:07:44.553-06:002016-12-07T01:07:44.553-06:00"Quality time" really is a newfangled te..."Quality time" really is a newfangled term, isn't it? Same as "making memories."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-35706925602494757942016-12-06T13:13:17.552-06:002016-12-06T13:13:17.552-06:00Maybe they changed their minds? Maybe they changed their minds? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-15573658494537837142016-12-06T13:12:30.182-06:002016-12-06T13:12:30.182-06:00Yes, but I'd like to see more of Jordyn and Je...Yes, but I'd like to see more of Jordyn and Jennifer, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-13178766246391738962016-12-06T09:22:36.084-06:002016-12-06T09:22:36.084-06:00True, but many families struggle with having or ma...True, but many families struggle with having or making time to really connect with their kids on a regular basis. The Duggars seem to do better at that than many people I know (myself included!), and it's not just because of this perception that all they do all day is hang around the house with each other. They put a high priority on their relationships with their kids, which is quite admirable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-84407897872091391972016-12-06T09:11:08.506-06:002016-12-06T09:11:08.506-06:00The canned beans I've seen before are either t...The canned beans I've seen before are either the long, stringy French-style, or the cut green beans. I've never seen whole, "lumpy" canned green beans. And on another note, what does this say about us, that we're sitting here discussing green beans? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-34790555203465130542016-12-05T21:18:46.769-06:002016-12-05T21:18:46.769-06:00because she is still only 6 (well almost 7) and sh...because she is still only 6 (well almost 7) and she is adorable and the youngest duggar born to Michelle. thats a special place! (: Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-52060446024818425932016-12-05T21:17:12.018-06:002016-12-05T21:17:12.018-06:00totally true
also, Josie is adorable. hard to bel...totally true <br />also, Josie is adorable. hard to believe she is the youngest! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-55841948348054843882016-12-05T21:14:44.450-06:002016-12-05T21:14:44.450-06:00They could be either---judging from the picture. I...They could be either---judging from the picture. Its not that clear. they could be regular canned beans or cooked green snap peas. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-61878523648797884852016-12-05T20:23:26.293-06:002016-12-05T20:23:26.293-06:00I've known people who desperately wanted their...I've known people who desperately wanted their own children but were never able to have them. However, they had the time and attention to shower love on other kids in need. Maybe that was God's plan for them.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-22201909231718267522016-12-05T13:35:57.106-06:002016-12-05T13:35:57.106-06:00"Quality time?" Where I'm from that ..."Quality time?" Where I'm from that just falls under being a family. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-29560420112098003072016-12-05T12:37:53.971-06:002016-12-05T12:37:53.971-06:00That's one of the Bible's mysteries, isn&#...That's one of the Bible's mysteries, isn't it? Why some people receive earthly blessings in such abundance, and others, despite their faithfulness, do not. I know several wonderful Christian women who have cried out to God for a just husband, much less kids, and never been blessed that way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-88317090286646958962016-12-03T15:00:26.033-06:002016-12-03T15:00:26.033-06:00Adorable pictures, especially Spurgeon, he's a...Adorable pictures, especially Spurgeon, he's a doll! As far as the Duggars being awake and talking to the kids.....When mine were younger or teens, there wasn't enough hours in the day. I wished I could've stayed up late like that, however, duty called and I had to get up to go to work. Now? Kids are grown and I'm a grandma now. My grand-daughter, who is 15, lives with me and grandpa and I don't need as much sleep...so I'm awake when she gets up for school, and I'm still up when she goes to bed. Lots of time for talking now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-68602717577169905022016-12-03T14:58:37.200-06:002016-12-03T14:58:37.200-06:00My daughters would😊. It's just something fun ...My daughters would😊. It's just something fun to do.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188723188448901080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-16385201319472732652016-12-03T14:57:08.790-06:002016-12-03T14:57:08.790-06:00All we see is part of a store. Doesn't really ...All we see is part of a store. Doesn't really look like a mall to me.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188723188448901080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-12352003242753721502016-12-03T14:44:27.744-06:002016-12-03T14:44:27.744-06:00Our daughters range in age from 16-22 and our deep...Our daughters range in age from 16-22 and our deep talks would always be late at night because that's when they wanted to talk. I totally understand the Duggars doing that with their older kids. Plus it's easier to have deep conversations after the younger ones have gone to bed. That doesn't mean they don't parent during the day. Our girls still like having conversations late at night. No we don't get as much sleep as we would like, but the time spent with our young ladies is worth it.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188723188448901080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-50437858693672869842016-12-03T13:48:19.301-06:002016-12-03T13:48:19.301-06:00You must not be a teen girl, then.You must not be a teen girl, then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-54202564576116470042016-12-03T13:47:16.666-06:002016-12-03T13:47:16.666-06:00That photo doesn't look like a thrift shop; it...That photo doesn't look like a thrift shop; it looks like a department store.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-22735838317929012962016-12-03T13:12:46.321-06:002016-12-03T13:12:46.321-06:00I just didn't have that growing up and to some...I just didn't have that growing up and to some extent the lack of communication and affection contributed to me making bad choices for my life. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-34746454979433770842016-12-03T12:55:19.124-06:002016-12-03T12:55:19.124-06:00If children are gifts from God, then I wonder how ...If children are gifts from God, then I wonder how the Duggars would explain having no kids as "God's plan" for a couple? It would come across as pretty harsh to be told that God didn't want you to have children, when you might have desperately wanted them yourself. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-10502310284058931252016-12-03T12:50:18.479-06:002016-12-03T12:50:18.479-06:00Those are definitely canned beans. The color is t...Those are definitely canned beans. The color is the giveaway. Fresh beans are much greener. I just made French-style fresh beans for Thanksgiving, and they looked nothing like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-91178068501456907562016-12-03T09:32:53.465-06:002016-12-03T09:32:53.465-06:00I have though wondered over the past 4 years,about...I have though wondered over the past 4 years,about Jordyn. She was so young when Josie was born with Michele and Jim of course spending g months,at the ICu with Josie and not at least that they showed on the show with Jordyn. Has to be incredibly hard to give quality time to this many children.<br />Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14791275594430650362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-29100292244045722032016-12-03T00:22:55.806-06:002016-12-03T00:22:55.806-06:00Some people handle lack of sleep better than other...Some people handle lack of sleep better than others. Just like some folks can push through being sick better than some.Plenty of people have undiagnosed, unknown fatigue issues as well and don't realize that their tired isn't an average persons tired. None of us know what it's really like living in another person's body or life. We think sometimes we do but, how can we?<br />Also it's very likely that the Duggars aren't as expressive about anything negative when they're going through various hard days or periods of time. They also have a lot of help. The average person does not. <br />I promise you, every mom feels the way you do at times. You just don't hear about it. <br />If your hearts in the right place and I can tell it is because you care then you're already doing a better job than you think. <br />Everytime you feel down and upset like this I recommend you tell yourself what you'd tell your best friend if they said the same. You do deserve the same understanding that I'm sure you'd give her. Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480807304872436316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-4485590964555669382016-12-02T18:20:39.466-06:002016-12-02T18:20:39.466-06:00And very sweet photos I might add.😊And very sweet photos I might add.😊Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188723188448901080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925412444274057427.post-63351616645535639762016-12-02T16:01:06.159-06:002016-12-02T16:01:06.159-06:00Who says thrift stores don't have sales on Bla...Who says thrift stores don't have sales on Black Friday?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com