tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post1445870272430141174..comments2023-10-30T09:41:15.375-06:00Comments on just showing up: A day at the dentist (and the gasp heard round the world)Brianna Heldthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08224838737334231065noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-36092961046945573292011-07-28T12:38:31.605-06:002011-07-28T12:38:31.605-06:00Oh, it's a tough job to manage kids! You have ...Oh, it's a tough job to manage kids! You have 5 and you're doing a great job. You're practically a super mom! And you brought your kids to the dentist. That's an investment for them! I have two kids and they are not afraid of the dentist. I hope our kids will grow with dino-like teeth. Kudos to you, Brianna! :)Tabatha Aikinshttp://buckheaddentalpartners.com/site/family-dentistry-in-atlantanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-84364646999115923452009-10-09T10:38:23.355-06:002009-10-09T10:38:23.355-06:00This was so beautifully written! It is sad to me ...This was so beautifully written! It is sad to me how the world devalues motherhood and children these days.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01837671746294035442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-80617929297541108602009-10-01T09:27:27.436-06:002009-10-01T09:27:27.436-06:00what a fabulous post! what a wonderful, God-glori...what a fabulous post! what a wonderful, God-glorifying attitude you have!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15470213767902782087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-90231997032492631712009-09-30T20:31:45.270-06:002009-09-30T20:31:45.270-06:00Oh my goodness Brianna! If 9 months pregnant does...Oh my goodness Brianna! If 9 months pregnant doesn't trigger you to work someone, I don't know what will!! You are my hero, I am amazed at the grace you have grown into :-)Tamaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-8293000217871223992009-09-30T16:27:18.926-06:002009-09-30T16:27:18.926-06:00I'm so OVER the "you have your hands full...I'm so OVER the "you have your hands full" comment. Thank you for reminding me that it's not necessarily a reflection on my kid's behavior, as it is on the skewed viewpoint of the person making the comment.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553880920740654030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-81248192515473011032009-09-30T14:20:36.411-06:002009-09-30T14:20:36.411-06:00Loved Joanie's response:
"I know! Can yo...Loved Joanie's response: <br />"I know! Can you believe how incredibly BLESSED I am?!?"<br /><br />You are awesome Brianna! Can't wait to see pictures of sweet baby girl!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07881246868137949902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-73619554639277904312009-09-30T12:58:44.354-06:002009-09-30T12:58:44.354-06:00You have 4 (5) kids and 2 hands. They are full an...You have 4 (5) kids and 2 hands. They are full and it's awesome. <br /><br />By the way, I didn't even take my 2 kids to the dentist by myself. I was so scared! Luckily the kids were amazing and Mike took off towards the end to get to work (we went at 8:30am). I can't wait for you hands to be full of your new baby girl!!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045685748766431789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-6748105788955763612009-09-30T11:29:50.171-06:002009-09-30T11:29:50.171-06:00Hi Brianna,
Can't find your email contact (one...Hi Brianna,<br />Can't find your email contact (one of those days!). Wondering if you would give me the quick input on AAI? Hubby and I are feeling convicted to walk the walk....<br />Thanks so much!<br />MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10594738676272241324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-61716400915226743582009-09-29T21:00:15.313-06:002009-09-29T21:00:15.313-06:00AMEN!AMEN!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107683647698983957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-35227269921987930022009-09-29T20:28:05.704-06:002009-09-29T20:28:05.704-06:00I regularly hear the hands full comment...which is...I regularly hear the hands full comment...which is strange because I only have three, but maybe it's because of their ages? Anyway, my standard response has been "better full than empty!" to which...in almost every case, the person who made the comment, actually kinda stops, smiles and says "you're right!". I think it kinda disarms them and makes them realize how silly their original comment was.<br /><br />However, I have had people also lift a brow and say "Now, you ARE done, aren't you?" Um, no. We want one more. Boy, you would think four kids is tantamount to an entire NFL team! The looks! Whew! <br /><br />Keep up the good mommy work...although I admit that many nights I need nothing more than a bubble bath to reset my brain. :)Jeannetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378569765609750176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-21419067821531789472009-09-29T20:06:39.095-06:002009-09-29T20:06:39.095-06:00People never cease to amaze and annoy me. After o...People never cease to amaze and annoy me. After our daughter was born, I heard the comment (more than once I might add), "oh perfect, a boy & a girl, now you can be done!"...To which I always respond something like, "oh now, we're a long way from done!"Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808751015980800764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-73035010801392225692009-09-29T19:08:25.489-06:002009-09-29T19:08:25.489-06:00Enjoy your mom title. So, like Jenny's mom, wh...Enjoy your mom title. So, like Jenny's mom, what did people say back then and even farther. Dan's mom had 5 kids, there are several families I know, my age and older, who had more two or three. Don't get it! You are blessed and you are a blessing, Brianna. love and watching for news on Baby H coming up.Mama Motehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04752525114206876703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-8455370794703976542009-09-29T18:21:20.467-06:002009-09-29T18:21:20.467-06:00Oh Brianna, gosh. Some people and the nerve they ...Oh Brianna, gosh. Some people and the nerve they have. I mean, I understand how, when looking at someone with many children, one can feel like "I wonder how they do it!" b/c I often wonder how my mother did it. But, to say it in a negative way does not show what my heart feels. I love children and hope to be blessed with however many God will give me. Although it may seem a daunting task at times, I do see the beauty in it as well.jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279853261402516225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-77900615958005280132009-09-29T17:43:32.142-06:002009-09-29T17:43:32.142-06:00It's very impowering the joy you have with you...It's very impowering the joy you have with your family and children. I think those comments and reactions you get to having a large family come really from the others' insecurities with their own child raising and family building skills. I think you have a much more health mind set about this process than most people out there.<br /><br />I am sure they are imagining what it would be like if everyone in your family had a melt down at the same time. But they are missing the great joy and strength you all bring to each other.MeganAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504794315702795051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-20758749541856524692009-09-29T17:26:16.739-06:002009-09-29T17:26:16.739-06:00Check out this song on Tim's blog - I promptly...Check out this song on Tim's blog - I promptly stole it and put it on my blog. This season is part of your ministry!<br /><br />I loved this response that someone posted a few months ago: When asked if they're all yours, just say:<br /><br />"I know! Can you believe how incredibly BLESSED I am?!?"Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09874232257064291731noreply@blogger.com