tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post7719243082997009487..comments2024-03-28T03:21:24.026-04:00Comments on Polka-Dotty Place: Tuesday Talk: GracePolkaDottyPlacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16251286113250727239noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-58611421288945917162016-08-31T15:44:02.791-04:002016-08-31T15:44:02.791-04:00Grace is what makes parenting so beautiful. Days c...Grace is what makes parenting so beautiful. Days can be long. Moments can seem like they last forever while it's just been 3 minutes. It's hard, this motherhood gig but you are doing such an amazing job with Olive and Fletcher. Hugs Momma!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02297382893543772858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-84403720028126656282016-08-30T21:32:26.526-04:002016-08-30T21:32:26.526-04:00Oh girl God bless you........the eternal fight wit...Oh girl God bless you........the eternal fight with our children! Some days I handle it amazingly and others not so much. I guess we have to remember we are only human too. I try to always remember that I am the example and to act as I expect them to act. Although sometimes it's more like "Do as I say not as I do" :) Hang in there you are doing great! :) BTW that picture of both kids in the shopping cart is priceless!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345699167481671896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-3508016090296596962016-08-30T19:14:39.637-04:002016-08-30T19:14:39.637-04:00Great post with lots to think about! I have the sa...Great post with lots to think about! I have the same perfectionist tendencies which means I often don't give myself or my toddler enough grace. I need to keep reminding myself. <3StephTheBookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340476943567585965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-20858483813879541582016-08-30T14:49:33.813-04:002016-08-30T14:49:33.813-04:00You are speaking to my heart girlfriend. I've ...You are speaking to my heart girlfriend. I've been finding little tidbits like this lately to try to grind it into my head and heart that Lawter doesn't mean to be a stinky two year old- she's just being an imperfect person, same as me. It's especially good reminder as you are correct in that my tot sees me giving more grace to baby brother, and she deserves the same. Beautiful and wise words. THanks friend!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602230212953705470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-38562134147244396742016-08-30T14:44:51.601-04:002016-08-30T14:44:51.601-04:00Whitney! This is a wonderful post...and definitely...Whitney! This is a wonderful post...and definitely something I am ALWAYS working on as well....I hold myself to a pretty high standard...and in turn...expect a lot from my children...except they aren't an ADULT. They are such smart, awesome people that I sometimes forget they are just KIDS! :) Being a parent is SO sanctifying!!Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329246820838281221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-86027478613577063652016-08-30T12:01:51.893-04:002016-08-30T12:01:51.893-04:00WOW this is convicting, in a good way. My husband ...WOW this is convicting, in a good way. My husband is always reminding me to show mercy. Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy. ha! That's Bible right there. and it's true! If I want mercy when I act out, I better show mercy (even if it is my 5 year old toddler.) GREAT post! <br /><br />Whitney<br />www.drinkcoffeeandblog.wordpress.comWhitneyhttp://www.drinkcoffeeandblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-30885386795398800922016-08-30T10:16:05.646-04:002016-08-30T10:16:05.646-04:00This is one of my biggest causes at this point in ...This is one of my biggest causes at this point in my life. I didn't give enough grace when my kids were young so I'm seeking to do better with my grandkids, as well as help other moms do it too! Such a sweet post!Ruthie Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247671109637087291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-57863826131778536732016-08-30T09:27:28.386-04:002016-08-30T09:27:28.386-04:00This is a great lesson, for us who don't have ...This is a great lesson, for us who don't have children yet, or who have nieces and nephews around. Yes, we get frustrated when they don't follow our commands, but they are little and aren't able to express what their going through. A great thing to keep in mind for the future!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-41675786163294276942016-08-30T09:23:53.606-04:002016-08-30T09:23:53.606-04:00It's funny that you wrote this post because I&...It's funny that you wrote this post because I've been thinking about this topic a lot lately. There are days where I have so much grace to give and others (when I'm sleepy, tired, hungry, frustrated) where I yell instead of teach or go for the quick solution instead of taking the time to let him figure it out. It is so hard not to project my mood into a situation. I want to work at being more intentional about giving myself reminders before entering into stressful situations. Ashley Ponderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17117662794818677894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-30585203658794917492016-08-30T09:10:58.014-04:002016-08-30T09:10:58.014-04:00Yes to all of this Whitney. So often in those time...Yes to all of this Whitney. So often in those times that I get so angry or upset with my girls God reveals to me that my behavior towards him is so similar. He uses our kids to sanctify us and teach us. Love your thoughts on grace. I'll be praying you grow in grace friend. Our Pretty Little Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07852177809338904329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-48677166239563155482016-08-30T07:54:01.633-04:002016-08-30T07:54:01.633-04:00Beautifully said, Whitney. That idea of grace towa...Beautifully said, Whitney. That idea of grace toward our children is something that I'm learning as well. Letting go of perfection is something I'm working on too. Some days are better than others, but I like to think I'm making progress with it. Thanks for providing us with such a great start to our Tuesday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421898683019359598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-58222301630227383212016-08-30T06:35:58.921-04:002016-08-30T06:35:58.921-04:00I think we all could be better about giving oursel...I think we all could be better about giving ourselves grace. And then definitely to kids as well. It's easy to let the everyday struggles and stresses overwhelm us and overshadow the important stuff.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330910749491673996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3845564247295785989.post-6675734402494603082016-08-30T06:18:42.786-04:002016-08-30T06:18:42.786-04:00Love this post! Made me tear up because it rings t...Love this post! Made me tear up because it rings true for me too!!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637257034400186189noreply@blogger.com