Comments on: Whipping Something Up http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:48:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: lizziejank http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-282543 lizziejank Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:01:46 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-282543 Gray- They certainly do see it as allowable behavior (because in our house it is), and sometimes I let them help me load the dishwasher, or make cookies, or whatever, so the kitchen is a real hot-spot of fun times in our house. However, they have a firm grasp of the consequences of getting into the garbage - it's all in the battles you pick! Gray-
They certainly do see it as allowable behavior (because in our house it is), and sometimes I let them help me load the dishwasher, or make cookies, or whatever, so the kitchen is a real hot-spot of fun times in our house. However, they have a firm grasp of the consequences of getting into the garbage – it’s all in the battles you pick!

]]> By: Emily W http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-282430 Emily W Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:30:41 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-282430 I first started reading Nancy's books when my oldest was 4, going on 5. Her books (and Doug's books) knocked my socks off in their call to humility in authority in parenting. I found their books unique in that they called parents to confess their own sins and their own need for God's grace (and humor!). When I confessed my own selfishness and laziness, it absolutely freed me. The confessing is still going on, but I can attest to the fact that though Nancy's advice might sting, it has weighty, wonderful Truth. The Lord has been faithful to discipline me in love and to teach me to do the same for my children. I am far from perfect in it, and that's when their teachings on sanctification, contentment, and joy come in. I first started reading Nancy’s books when my oldest was 4, going on 5. Her books (and Doug’s books) knocked my socks off in their call to humility in authority in parenting. I found their books unique in that they called parents to confess their own sins and their own need for God’s grace (and humor!). When I confessed my own selfishness and laziness, it absolutely freed me. The confessing is still going on, but I can attest to the fact that though Nancy’s advice might sting, it has weighty, wonderful Truth. The Lord has been faithful to discipline me in love and to teach me to do the same for my children. I am far from perfect in it, and that’s when their teachings on sanctification, contentment, and joy come in.

]]> By: Gray http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-281964 Gray Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:38:30 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-281964 More Puddleglum, My opinion: young children not under direct and proximate supervision are not allowed in kitchens. Too much danger available (hot stuff/sharp stuff). The fact that they were behaving as they were tells me that the children perceived that as allowable behavior. More Puddleglum,

My opinion: young children not under direct and proximate supervision are not allowed in kitchens. Too much danger available (hot stuff/sharp stuff). The fact that they were behaving as they were tells me that the children perceived that as allowable behavior.

]]> By: Pat in TX http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-280259 Pat in TX Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:01:39 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-280259 Nancy, I was a little surprised at your response above. I believe you had some tired, discouraged young mothers looking for help and encouragement in the area of discipline, but you told them to check their own attitudes instead. While I agree that Mom’s attitude sets the pace for the whole family, there is also a very definite need for consistent and loving discipline in the home. I am one of those mothers who is blessed with grown children starting their own families while I still have young children in my home. I learned long ago that early training made my days with them a joy. I teach them while they are very young to listen for my voice, to come immediately when they are called, to obey what they are asked to do or not do. I speak the commands quietly and lovingly so that I never have a need to yell, and I try never give a command that I am unwilling or unable to follow up on immediately. (And yes, I have had to stop feeding a baby or some such thing to follow up and let them know that Mommie means what she says!) No idle threats, no counting. Just firm, consistent, loving discipline to the best of my ability, and yes, I do spank them for clear disobedience but not childish mistakes. I have very, very happy children who know how to behave in all sorts of situations: running and playing at the park, interacting at school time, sitting quietly in church, helping prepare dinner for Daddie – whatever! And I would have a dozen more with great joy, but I imagine I am at the point where I will be enjoying far more grandchildren in the future than I will babies of my own. Seeing how well my older children interact with the younger children, I look forward to that, too!! Nancy, I was a little surprised at your response above. I believe you had some tired, discouraged young mothers looking for help and encouragement in the area of discipline, but you told them to check their own attitudes instead. While I agree that Mom’s attitude sets the pace for the whole family, there is also a very definite need for consistent and loving discipline in the home. I am one of those mothers who is blessed with grown children starting their own families while I still have young children in my home. I learned long ago that early training made my days with them a joy. I teach them while they are very young to listen for my voice, to come immediately when they are called, to obey what they are asked to do or not do. I speak the commands quietly and lovingly so that I never have a need to yell, and I try never give a command that I am unwilling or unable to follow up on immediately. (And yes, I have had to stop feeding a baby or some such thing to follow up and let them know that Mommie means what she says!) No idle threats, no counting. Just firm, consistent, loving discipline to the best of my ability, and yes, I do spank them for clear disobedience but not childish mistakes. I have very, very happy children who know how to behave in all sorts of situations: running and playing at the park, interacting at school time, sitting quietly in church, helping prepare dinner for Daddie – whatever! And I would have a dozen more with great joy, but I imagine I am at the point where I will be enjoying far more grandchildren in the future than I will babies of my own. Seeing how well my older children interact with the younger children, I look forward to that, too!!

]]> By: Nancy Ann http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-277789 Nancy Ann Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:20:22 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-277789 Adena, Yes, I have a spot of advice for you. Discipline your own irritability first. Pray in advance for grace. Ask God for a perspective on the kind of mom you're being. Instead of scolding the boys, scold yourself for being annoyed. You will be mighty relieved to see that go. I know this is a quick answer, but God loves to help us overcome our besetting sins. Adena,
Yes, I have a spot of advice for you. Discipline your own irritability first. Pray in advance for grace. Ask God for a perspective on the kind of mom you’re being. Instead of scolding the boys, scold yourself for being annoyed. You will be mighty relieved to see that go. I know this is a quick answer, but God loves to help us overcome our besetting sins.

]]> By: Nancy Ann http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-277780 Nancy Ann Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:16:15 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-277780 Franci, I bet we all know that feeling of wanting a 24-hour binge of solitude. But reality is, a quickie two-minute time-out will usually do the trick. Well, make that a ten minute time out. Blessings on your mothering! Franci,
I bet we all know that feeling of wanting a 24-hour binge of solitude. But reality is, a quickie two-minute time-out will usually do the trick. Well, make that a ten minute time out.
Blessings on your mothering!

]]> By: Deborah Beauchamp http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-277597 Deborah Beauchamp Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:27:00 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-277597 Rachel, that is so funny about the eggs! :) Rachel, that is so funny about the eggs! :)

]]> By: Megan Okimoto http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-274364 Megan Okimoto Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:03:20 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-274364 Maybe she's whipping up cute little bottoms? Maybe she’s whipping up cute little bottoms?

]]> By: loisn http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-274333 loisn Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:18:53 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-274333 Another demonstration of the 'Wilson' writing gene... Another demonstration of the ‘Wilson’ writing gene…

]]> By: Claire http://www.feminagirls.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-273872 Claire Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:43:01 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2009/07/02/whipping-something-up/#comment-273872 Haha!! Haha!!

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