tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post8970073623401461119..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: These Are the Things You Don't Say to Your WifeDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7527325248368288392007-11-14T20:18:00.000-05:002007-11-14T20:18:00.000-05:00Our church used to sponsor a monthly date night. ...Our church used to sponsor a monthly date night. The second Saturday of each month, from 5-9, drop your kids at the church, pay $2/kid for pizza, and you are free. The cost to you? Take your turn keeping kids at the church - usually twice a year...10 dates a year...probably more than you get now. Plus,the kids are so busy playing with each other, because they already know each other, the FabTheMayorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16292513816183120258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-928625828546073702007-11-14T18:06:00.000-05:002007-11-14T18:06:00.000-05:00Dawn, I’m on your email list and I read your blog ...Dawn, I’m on your email list and I read your blog EVERY DAY! It gives me the lift I need to face all life's challenges with a smile :0) I have laughed so hard at times while reading your blogs that tears flowed and panties had to be changed, LOL! But seriously, I have been inspired by you to write and no longer keep those writings to myself but to submit my writing for others to read, something pjgal2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/03270432298585388639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-27806029062487856992007-11-14T08:29:00.000-05:002007-11-14T08:29:00.000-05:00I have 2 boys from previous relationships (16 & 9)...I have 2 boys from previous relationships (16 & 9) and a new husband. Our house is rather small and it is very hard to get intimate alone time without a knock on our bedroom door. To children a closed bedroom door is an obvious invitation for them to knock and ask why the door is closed! Soooo one night for some random reason my husband and woke up at the ungodly hour of 2am and couldnt go Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-47899892945785619392007-11-13T21:37:00.000-05:002007-11-13T21:37:00.000-05:00Tim Hawkins ROCKS! We've been watching him on SkyA...Tim Hawkins ROCKS! We've been watching him on SkyAngel TV and LOVE his stuff! This song cracks me up every time I heard it.:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75744904332107717422007-11-13T16:40:00.000-05:002007-11-13T16:40:00.000-05:00hey dawn, i'm a first time commenter. to echo ever...hey dawn, i'm a first time commenter. to echo everyone else's remarks, i too, enjoy your blog. your children are lucky to have you and your husband as parents because then they can model their relationships after yours. nothing else will compensate for failure in the home, making date night a reality is well worth the time. :) can't wait for the book, thanks for blogging!annebabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03308378119670568908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55275917736723123292007-11-13T16:36:00.000-05:002007-11-13T16:36:00.000-05:00When counseling couples getting ready for marriage...When counseling couples getting ready for marriage or who are married and in need of a little "fire" in the marriage, I have often shared this quote. I don't remember where I got it, but it goes like this: "The most important thing a mother/father can do for her/his children is to love their father/mother."<BR/><BR/>Any relationship takes time and hard work. You cannot neglect the needs of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21094864782156101312007-11-13T14:42:00.000-05:002007-11-13T14:42:00.000-05:00Dawn-For those who need an illustrated explanation...Dawn-<BR/><BR/>For those who need an illustrated explanation of palindrome (from a few poasts back), have them click here: http://icanhascheezburger.com/2007/11/12/tacocat-is-a-palindrome/ <BR/><BR/>Another of my favourite blogs that makes me smile. =)Meghan Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163468892264993659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38923918779315515672007-11-13T14:34:00.000-05:002007-11-13T14:34:00.000-05:00Hi Dawn!You trully inspires me to be a mom & to be...Hi Dawn!<BR/><BR/>You trully inspires me to be a mom & to be a blogger!<BR/><BR/>I only have one 3-yr old girl here and i'm already consider myself busy..how much more of having 6 kids! Superwoman?! *wink..<BR/><BR/>I'm a Filipina just recently moved here in Arizona & my daily surfing includes this wonderful blog.<BR/><BR/>May God continuously bless you & your family!<BR/><BR/>Best Regards!<BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-48090901255462544182007-11-13T11:47:00.000-05:002007-11-13T11:47:00.000-05:00I read your blog often. Just wanted to chime in a...I read your blog often. Just wanted to chime in and say how wonderful it was to hear your wonderful word picture about putting on your own oxygen mask before assisting others. I work for an organization called the "Oklahoma Marriage Initiative" and it always warms my heart when folks really GET IT. Marriage is hard work and we are doing our children (and society) such a service when we kendycoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08390779708826328046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-46588142192168542702007-11-13T10:00:00.000-05:002007-11-13T10:00:00.000-05:00Great job! I'm sure it is hard to get out with six...Great job! I'm sure it is hard to get out with six kids, I have a hard enough time coordinating with two kids! I'm glad you got an evening out though, sounds like it was really good for you. Keep it up!<BR/><BR/><BR/>www.kathy-iamwhoiam.blogspot.comKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421713950020402708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-68978360202550798032007-11-13T00:52:00.000-05:002007-11-13T00:52:00.000-05:00that's great! :)that's great! :)Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201694852269211081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43632720432385461532007-11-12T23:56:00.000-05:002007-11-12T23:56:00.000-05:00I tell my friends that the marriage comes first. ...I tell my friends that the marriage comes first. It's the foundation for the home you build together. If you have cracks in the foundation, the house will fall down.<BR/><BR/>The best security your children can experience is knowing that mom & dad are the priority. <BR/><BR/>It's really easy to think you're helping your kids by "putting their needs ahead of your needs" but that doesn't teach Lucinda Naiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109175584857104292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-15898753685906768532007-11-12T20:10:00.000-05:002007-11-12T20:10:00.000-05:00Great advice Dawn. I actually made DH promise that...Great advice Dawn. I actually made DH promise that when he gets done with this school he is in right now, and we get moved to GA that we will make an effort to do it too. With his new job it will probably be easier said than done (since he will probably be out of the country more than he will be in), but we are going to try.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330491422773682544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-11945448614954942652007-11-12T16:36:00.000-05:002007-11-12T16:36:00.000-05:00About 2 years ago we started doing this regularly....About 2 years ago we started doing this regularly....and when a few months go by in the summer when we're busy and we don't get our date night, we are reminded of it and how we miss it so. We even do date afternoons on the weekends....even if it's just to get lunch and do some grocery shopping in peace & quiet. I find it's a must, and it's made us closer than ever!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-68581130418034946912007-11-12T16:14:00.000-05:002007-11-12T16:14:00.000-05:00It is great to remind yourself of this. The two o...It is great to remind yourself of this. The two of you are what started it all. I told my hubby the other night when we were out on a "date night" that he was my first baby and I know that is just what he needed to hear.NH Yocalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04706404613228845440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-18006787973599545462007-11-12T15:33:00.000-05:002007-11-12T15:33:00.000-05:00My husband and I agree very much with you on this ...My husband and I agree very much with you on this topic. We make it a point to go out every Thursday night--even if it's only to grab a quick dinner and do some shopping together. That time is precious! That video is so funny. I have to go to his website to see more. Thanks for the laugh.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02053797911183192531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55755103506711732922007-11-12T14:33:00.000-05:002007-11-12T14:33:00.000-05:00We followed the philosphy, " A happy marriage make...We followed the philosphy, " A happy marriage makes happy children".thisbearbiteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03900703736353722750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65466461005863214272007-11-12T13:15:00.000-05:002007-11-12T13:15:00.000-05:00Ohhh is that funny. Thanks for sharing that! Our...Ohhh is that funny. Thanks for sharing that! <BR/><BR/>Our church has done something like that too, is it the 10 great dates? We loved that! It was so hard to just enjoy each other on our dates, and we only had 4 kids at the time... but well worth the effort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-79170923840182350292007-11-12T13:04:00.000-05:002007-11-12T13:04:00.000-05:00Hey, Great reading your blogs, thank you. Don't f...Hey, <BR/>Great reading your blogs, thank you. Don't forget that you have older kids, and in no time you can have them babysit the younger ones. Just start counting the days..<BR/><BR/>Have a good oneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-18720778256824348632007-11-12T12:00:00.000-05:002007-11-12T12:00:00.000-05:00It's a rare occasion that my hub and I get a 'date...It's a rare occasion that my hub and I get a 'date' night, but I agree. It's important enough for an effort to be put forth.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for sharing the video. I've never heard of Tim Hawkins before and had to check him out on YouTube! It felt good to laugh that hard!<BR/><BR/>Take care!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06006891861697098305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-76521279834693297152007-11-12T11:40:00.000-05:002007-11-12T11:40:00.000-05:00This is a subject that I am VERY passionate about....This is a subject that I am VERY passionate about. My husband I just celebrated our 12th Anniversary. With 5 kids, work, school, sport and church it seemed like we NEVER had time for each other. Last fall we made it a point to get out every friday night. Yes, that's right, once a week. We hired a friends daughter who was 13 at the time and the oldest of 5 kids. We paid her 20.00 a night, 1boy4girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362910725521740281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-57594713109202801132007-11-12T10:51:00.000-05:002007-11-12T10:51:00.000-05:00I have heard this piece of advice so often--- go o...I have heard this piece of advice so often--- go out on a date regularly with your spouse. I heartily agree with it. I only wish hubby and I could do it more often. It's just so hard to get a sitter. And we only have 2 little ones! Who would you get to watch your kids if you go out each month? I hope you have willing family and/or friends because I'm sure you need the break. I know we needAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65723512814050252422007-11-12T10:23:00.000-05:002007-11-12T10:23:00.000-05:00My husband and I were just talking about this the ...My husband and I were just talking about this the other day, spending more time together. We have been married for four years and we have forgotten our anniversary three of those four years. Pathetic!! He had to remind me three days after our second anniversary that I forgot it. Wow, that is bad, huh? I loved that comedian!! LOL!!!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155749395336824191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12792165058761570042007-11-12T10:14:00.000-05:002007-11-12T10:14:00.000-05:00That guy is hilarious. I never even heard of him b...That guy is hilarious. I never even heard of him before!<BR/><BR/>My hubby and I have been neglecting our "us" time as well lately - and we don't even have kids! It's good to take a step back from time to time and make adjustments like that.C-Rahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15129630172257055914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-22209391552611574672007-11-12T10:10:00.000-05:002007-11-12T10:10:00.000-05:00Our pastor speaks on this all the time - and so tr...Our pastor speaks on this all the time - and so true! The kids will eventually leave your house but your husband -- he's there to stay - need to nurture that relationship, most definitely. It's hard finding the balance for sure, but yes, the kids will have better marriage relationships because of the things you and your hubby do today!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497869521693194264noreply@blogger.com