tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post7511298325356404042..comments2023-10-28T06:41:56.631-05:00Comments on Southern Seven: EntertainingSouthernerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00742517323759698146noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-68640620489963268542008-04-28T06:55:00.000-05:002008-04-28T06:55:00.000-05:00Great post!! My parents always did a great job of...Great post!! My parents always did a great job of this! We lived in a very old house and a budget that was enough to survive. Somehow, my parents always found a way to feed the endless stream of kids that would come through their home with myself or on of my 3 siblings. They knew how to make people feel comfortable. Most of our friends referred to them as "mom" and "dad". It's great memories for me and I plan to pass it on with my children.<BR/>So far it is not all of my kids friends coming through (the oldest is 8). Right now, it is my friends and family and I love it!Cassie - Homeschooling Fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15604648403487773900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-11914399840833453142008-04-27T01:25:00.000-05:002008-04-27T01:25:00.000-05:00Yes indeedy, I love this. I am a Lousy house keep...Yes indeedy, I love this. I am a Lousy house keeper my dear, and it really does keep me from inviting the kids friends over more. I want to get control of my housecleaning, but I HATE it and I tend to follow my bliss - creativity.<BR/><BR/>I like the way you laid this out in such a thoughtful and straightforward manner.<BR/><BR/>Be blessed.<BR/><BR/>Jenniferjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-4195896017827456192008-04-26T02:49:00.000-05:002008-04-26T02:49:00.000-05:00Just came by your site via Brenda...hope you don't...Just came by your site via Brenda...hope you don't mind.<BR/><BR/>We used to entertain ALOT and have wonderful memories of sharing our home with others but lately...lately we've become loners...and for no apparent reason. It's just the season of our lives right now.<BR/><BR/>But...I was just thinking today that when I do this...and when I do that...then we'll start entertaining again. Your post just reaffirmed what I already know...thank you!<BR/><BR/>I think I'll plan a get-together!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674115090218386723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-87201320558988491992008-04-25T08:20:00.000-05:002008-04-25T08:20:00.000-05:00Thank you ladies for your sweet comments. And Bren...Thank you ladies for your sweet comments. And Brenda, I would love to have other guests visit. Tracye, will you come keep my house really clean??? Doesn't it seem as some seasons it all clicks together and some are such a struggle? I guess it shows this is a passion of mine, I was sparked by someone telling me they don't have people over. I wish everyone could catch it to let people into their lives and not worry about the worry over looks and what to eat.Southernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742517323759698146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-28689802741169804902008-04-25T00:57:00.000-05:002008-04-25T00:57:00.000-05:00Wow, thank you for sharing this. I feel totally w...Wow, thank you for sharing this. I feel totally welcome in your home! If you don't mind, I'd like to send people over to read this.<BR/>God bless,<BR/>Brenda :)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289590616497815887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-40700133965387039672008-04-24T22:45:00.000-05:002008-04-24T22:45:00.000-05:00I used to think that my house had to be perfect to...I used to think that my house had to be perfect to have people over but when we moved into the house we are in now and we had more room, we started entertaining a lot. It seems everyone wants to come here for everything. I think it is great because my mom kept tons of people fed and entertained when we were growing up. EVen when we weren't home, our friends came over to eat and hang out with my mom. I hope that I turn out to be that kind of mom and all the teenagers want to hang out here. Thanks for the comments you left today. That has never happened to me before either. Most people usually say they don't know how I do it with 4 kids and all the things they are involved in. That's why it caught me so off guard and it really kinda hurt my feelings because this kid comes to my house a lot and plays with my kids and his mom is one of my best friends. So I know she would be horrified if she knew he said that to me. But I do not regret my decision at all. I am very blessed and thankful to be able to stay home with my kids. Thanks again for your comment.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251899293225822676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-81067835000891872042008-04-24T16:48:00.000-05:002008-04-24T16:48:00.000-05:00I LOVE this post!I have a couple of friends whose ...I LOVE this post!<BR/><BR/>I have a couple of friends whose houses are always immaculate, and no, you don't want to drop crumbs or leave a drink ring.<BR/><BR/>I've been keeping my house really super clean lately, but I'm trying not to lose sight of what's really important.<BR/><BR/>This was really thought-provoking.Tracyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303171375200927835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812208706999245048.post-66868232221474064502008-04-24T16:46:00.000-05:002008-04-24T16:46:00.000-05:00Amen! So well written. I love to entertain. We h...Amen! So well written. I love to entertain. We have two very active two year olds, the thought of a magazine home is long gone from this Mommy's mind. <BR/><BR/>My tipical look in ther house these days is clean laundry on our bed, usually partially folded, ironing board is always out, toys are usually hanging from the ceiling, always a pot on the stove with something cooking, sometimes just tea making.<BR/><BR/>I too hope everyone feels welcome at my home. I always ave goodies baked and ready for the first and last guest and our door is always open.....except at naptime. ;)<BR/><BR/>Great job! I know I would feel welcome in your home. Blessings!!!Marvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794915425864527938noreply@blogger.com