tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post5584168979701246427..comments2023-10-28T06:41:56.631-05:00Comments on Southern Seven: Learning to be spontaneous.Southernerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742517323759698146noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-83566777941508389142008-05-27T14:42:00.000-05:002008-05-27T14:42:00.000-05:00I'm learning a lot of these things too.....like ju...I'm learning a lot of these things too.....like just to relax about the house and enjoy all the kids running in and out....not 100% there yet but I am getting better...it does make life easier when you can "go with the flow"Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14640033985134379189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-10186258228102321402008-05-27T09:55:00.000-05:002008-05-27T09:55:00.000-05:00Loved this! I love the way you opened you home an...Loved this! I love the way you opened you home and welcomed everyone, regardless of where you bathroom vanity was!!<BR/><BR/>Be blessed.<BR/><BR/>Jenniferjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-65521746323513919112008-05-27T00:23:00.000-05:002008-05-27T00:23:00.000-05:00I'm still working on having enough food on hand fo...I'm still working on having enough food on hand for spontaneous times without being afraid I won't have enough. But I'm getting better at it. <BR/>Good tips, thanks.<BR/>Brenda:)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289590616497815887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-29139000729850946092008-05-25T09:34:00.000-05:002008-05-25T09:34:00.000-05:00How AWESOME! The house where everyone hangs out! K...How AWESOME! The house where everyone hangs out! Keep up the great job and have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-32562277465112262302008-05-24T23:13:00.000-05:002008-05-24T23:13:00.000-05:00It really is all about flexibility and going with ...It really is all about flexibility and going with the flow. Coming from a Mennonite community and aa family of 11 I know what you're saying.<BR/><BR/>Today my home is 2 miles from the church so its an open door for everyone going past. It's been years since I've worried about how the house looks. Nobody ever calls and nobody ever truly knocks. Its Grand Central and thats how I like it.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like youve got the gift of hospitality and thats a wonderful gift!Mrs. Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911621891840832728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-9400651385461800152008-05-24T10:48:00.000-05:002008-05-24T10:48:00.000-05:00Amen!!!I am also a list maker, organizer... and fl...Amen!!!<BR/><BR/>I am also a list maker, organizer... and flying by the seat of my pants is not a naturally comfortable state for me. But, like you, I've learned that the benefits of being flexible and keeping my home open to friends and kids far out-weigh the need to "control" the calendar. And, yes, you can still "plan" to be flexible!!! ;-)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531911213929482494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-86011737571788220112008-05-24T07:47:00.000-05:002008-05-24T07:47:00.000-05:00I'm sure I'll be there one day. i have started to ...I'm sure I'll be there one day. i have started to relX MORE THOUGH. i AM LEARNING TO JUST GO WITH THE FLOW! tHANK YOU FOR THE PREspective!!!!<BR/><BR/>My computer is doing crazy things....please overlook it.<BR/><BR/>BLeSSings!!!!Marvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794915425864527938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-12586319003581927382008-05-23T23:28:00.000-05:002008-05-23T23:28:00.000-05:00Great picture of your lifestyle. Love it. I am B...Great picture of your lifestyle. Love it. I am Brenda's (Itsallgood), sister and decided to jump on over and check your site out. Growing up in our house was similar to yours since we were the 2 girls in a family of 9, counting 5 brothers and us. Mom babysat 2 more and we all had friends coming by at a moments notice. What a fun way to grow up.<BR/> I tried to duplicate it by doing foster care an adopting children. I had 2, a girl and boy, then my son died at 21 1/2 months. Later I did babysitting and started fostercare at the same time. Eventually I adopted 3 children and got gardianship of 2 more. Mixed in over time, I kept a cerebral palsy boy in a wheelchair for almost 4 years until he turned 18, and many other short timers.<BR/> I have never not had children at home until 2 years ago. Now I have 7 grandchildren, and life goes on.<BR/> Hope to keep in touch. Enjoy "your special time", you know, when you are all alone, by yourself, no one else around. My time was in my closet with the door closed and lights out so no one knew where I was at. : )<BR/> Enjoy the Memorial Weekend!Revahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03457010127573931688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-7049039411375199302008-05-23T11:56:00.000-05:002008-05-23T11:56:00.000-05:00I'm so right there with you on this one. I too ha...I'm so right there with you on this one. I too had the house where all of the kids/teens hung out...and raided the pantry on a regular basis...and I loved it!<BR/><BR/>But...<BR/><BR/>Then we started doing things around the house and projects are undone, unfinished, and it seems like my entertaining has been put on the back burner. I realized the other day that these undone things may or may not get done and in the meantime we're missing out on good times. Needless to say, we had company over for dinner last night and what a great time we all had. No one noticed any of my undone chores...they only noticed the good food and great memories we made! So good for you...and me!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674115090218386723noreply@blogger.com