tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post7474587805013008967..comments2024-03-29T05:24:57.634-04:00Comments on House Unseen. Life Unscripted.: 7 Quick Takes Friday: Need Kid Advice (and other stuff)Dwija {House Unseen}http://www.blogger.com/profile/17887429052179249473noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-47622390184351366272012-03-14T08:56:22.829-04:002012-03-14T08:56:22.829-04:00You are so stinkin' cute!You are so stinkin' cute!Hallie @ Moxie Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305104583222425124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-20050258103813930962012-03-13T01:43:06.374-04:002012-03-13T01:43:06.374-04:00Keep the great posts coming! I'm really enjoyi...Keep the great posts coming! I'm really enjoying reading them.Houses for Sale in Torontohttp://nickpavlov.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-89645868814454447222012-03-12T11:52:41.928-04:002012-03-12T11:52:41.928-04:00Although I have a preferred way to fold my towels,...Although I have a preferred way to fold my towels, if I'm lucky enough to get someone else to do it, I don't say a dang thing about they way they did it. Likewise for any other chore someone OTHER THAN ME does. I'm just grateful that someone else is doing something for a change. LOL!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214160428759882271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-52143722956447081632012-03-11T16:10:30.132-04:002012-03-11T16:10:30.132-04:00I have been giving this some thought (about your d...I have been giving this some thought (about your daughter who is a bookworm/tomboy) and you pretty much described me as a young girl/teenager. I loved anything that combined books and the outdoors so any kind of a field guide to plants/mushrooms/birds/edible wild plants/animals/birds/weather/outdoor survival/etc. Would have been an AWESOME gift for me as a girl. Also, a pocket knife or a really good fire starting kit (flint and striker type of a thing). Or some kind of a cool cross body gathering bag/sack to collect my nature findings in. Of course if she isn't into the nature stuff... a nice journal (maybe with half lined and half blank pages for sketching)and really nice pencils would have been a great gift for me as well. Hmm of course I don't actually know your daughter and what she really likes so I could be way off base but it might help you think of ideas anyway... :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433224382370786270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-26000148978475248232012-03-11T09:52:50.824-04:002012-03-11T09:52:50.824-04:00I don't own Style, Sex, and Substance. I'v...I don't own Style, Sex, and Substance. I've never seen Downtown Abbey, never read the Hunger Games (though I do have it on reserve at the library), have never eaten quinoa, and my only personal electronics are a 7-year-old cell phone and a 5-year-old laptop. I did, however, read Harry Potter for the first time six months ago. (I read the entire series in less than 2 weeks. I liked it.)<br /><br />Homeschool graduate, right here. :)<br /><br />My brother is still a baby (but already HATES being dressed and undressed) but my little sister is five (she'll be six in October) and last I heard getting her dressed was still like wrestling a hyperactive bear cub. She knows how to do it, as evidenced by the fact that if you send her to her room for a time-out she'll come out in a completely different outfit (and all her clothes will be out of the dresser and strewn across the floor), but if you tell her to go put on clothes in the morning? HAHAHAHA.The Sojournerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04559244806125834569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-76794776079842295332012-03-11T03:46:39.565-04:002012-03-11T03:46:39.565-04:00Wow I was feeling all bad cause I didn't read ...Wow I was feeling all bad cause I didn't read the Hunger Games and don't have a tv to to watch Downtown Abbey (whatever that is). But, I now feel totally trendy eating quinoa.Marie Loerzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122641412197329551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-21271257211957245552012-03-10T17:44:05.965-05:002012-03-10T17:44:05.965-05:00Oh my gosh, so glad mine is not the only one. I K...Oh my gosh, so glad mine is not the only one. I KNOW he can do it. But he just...wow. He just takes so loooooooong and complains so muuuuuuuuuuuch and it's enough to make a woman cuh-razy!Dwija {House Unseen}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17887429052179249473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-45535935395251077332012-03-10T15:23:14.467-05:002012-03-10T15:23:14.467-05:00My middle son will be 6 on Monday and dressing is ...My middle son will be 6 on Monday and dressing is still a ridiculous ordeal. He wrecks shoes rather than undo the VELCRO and putting them on properly. He is a putzer to te extreme. His 19 mo old brother will carry the shoes to their proper place by the door and puts on hats and will likely pass him in self-dressing by his 2nd birthday.AmyRobynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264454717815499514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-4657166989819144632012-03-10T10:43:13.851-05:002012-03-10T10:43:13.851-05:00PS--My car is a 2003 model, so that makes up for t...PS--My car is a 2003 model, so that makes up for the iPhone, no?Ellen aka Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892924619560880572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-74801013666955863602012-03-10T10:42:47.177-05:002012-03-10T10:42:47.177-05:00#3 is all me--except for the iPhone. My five year...#3 is all me--except for the iPhone. My five year old phone was dying last fall, and when Brad went in to re-up our plan, he got the iPhone for free. So I caved.Ellen aka Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892924619560880572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-41380147165287481882012-03-10T08:43:50.487-05:002012-03-10T08:43:50.487-05:00We do have some nice horse farms just down the roa...We do have some nice horse farms just down the road from us. And neighbors with horses, too! That might be a good family activity for the birthday weekend. Thanks!Dwija {House Unseen}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17887429052179249473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-24341733704180458712012-03-10T08:38:59.095-05:002012-03-10T08:38:59.095-05:00Catholic Exchange has some GOOD TASTE. :)
Giift i...Catholic Exchange has some GOOD TASTE. :)<br /><br />Giift idea...get her a fancy schmancy journal or notebook, a nice pen (maybe one of those ones that has a special tip or removable tips...can't think of what they are called) and what if you found a book about writing or signed her up for a writing workshop for kids?<br /><br />Or hey. Take her horse riding. My tomgirl is horse crazy (she gets it honest) and it can't go wrong. At least in my world.<br /><br />The purging scares me. Or inspires me. Or I need more coffee.<br /><br />Keep up the great work :)Sarah Reinhardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05682511477646768745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-54769097766091330342012-03-09T22:51:24.647-05:002012-03-09T22:51:24.647-05:00I agree. My hubby cooks and does dishes and all s...I agree. My hubby cooks and does dishes and all sorts of other awesome things....so I'm letting the laundry thing slide ;)Dwija {House Unseen}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17887429052179249473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-78882162953388002602012-03-09T22:39:31.732-05:002012-03-09T22:39:31.732-05:00I have been lax at teaching sons how to fold cloth...I have been lax at teaching sons how to fold clothes, but towels they have DOWN - mostly because they claim that's all they can manage. My daughters of course, can do it all. I have realized recently that I am very much into "boys work" and "girls work", and while that doesn't bother me per se, I need to teach my sons how to do certain things just so they don't want me to do it when they leave home! (Also, so they can help their wives out!)True Daughter of Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497945822170843088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-28593012003042062122012-03-09T22:10:23.093-05:002012-03-09T22:10:23.093-05:00Haha! Well, my husband will not be doing any fold...Haha! Well, my husband will not be doing any folding anyway. He just happens to do the worst towel fold in history, so I thought I'd use it as an example for all people trying to teach their children :)<br /><br />It's really my kids who need to learn to fold the towels. They do their own clothes, but the older ones are getting big enough to start taking on some other responsibilities....and the towels are on the list!Dwija {House Unseen}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17887429052179249473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-91861088217147590762012-03-09T22:09:17.411-05:002012-03-09T22:09:17.411-05:00If she likes writing, maybe a very nice journal a...If she likes writing, maybe a very nice journal and pen set? But pens in different colors like green, blue, pink, red, glitter? <br /><br />I admire anyone who can get rid of 40 bags of stuff, much less in 40 days! Good job!Sarah K. (The Mama Pirate)http://themamapirate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-10588610512208177022012-03-09T21:40:09.255-05:002012-03-09T21:40:09.255-05:00Gotta say Dweej - let the towel thing go. You are ...Gotta say Dweej - let the towel thing go. You are about to give birth to yet another small, needy child. Any folding that YOU don't have to do is good folding! When my husband and I got married, we each had our own folding style. The first time we were folding together, I was all ready to "correct" his folding when I stopped and thought "Hey, he's folding. The towels are squares the way I like, but they ARE folded. Do I really want to mess up a good thing by telling him he doesn't fold right, and perhaps have less help? I think not!" So I didn't. I was wise, even at 24!True Daughter of Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497945822170843088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-43062680162288832102012-03-09T21:12:45.452-05:002012-03-09T21:12:45.452-05:00You are not alone on #3, I too do not own or have ...You are not alone on #3, I too do not own or have tried any of those things... heck, I havent even HEARD OF much less READ the book you were talking about either.... head in sand for sure. <br /><br />As for a gift idea.... is there a local community college that is offering writing workshops- you can gift her a class and its truly a gift that keeps on giving! ORRRRR..... you can start her her OWN BLOG!!!! free and easy! Good luck!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232576218111983924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-56680000020146138892012-03-09T20:45:02.824-05:002012-03-09T20:45:02.824-05:00Has your daughter read any books by Madeleine L...Has your daughter read any books by Madeleine L'Engle? The Wrinkle in Time series is wonderful!Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-61557868772275396092012-03-09T20:44:08.651-05:002012-03-09T20:44:08.651-05:00Sorry, my brain is in pudding mode.
I agree with ...Sorry, my brain is in pudding mode.<br /><br />I agree with the journal ideas! There is nothing more exciting for a budding writer than to get fresh paper and special pens. Along those lines, if you haven't introduced her to the Betsy, Tacy, and Tib series I highly recommend it!<br /><br />My 2 year old is mostly potty trained but he goes through phases. We'll have a few weeks on and maybe a week where he seems to have forgotten what a toilet is. The punk, lol.<br /><br />And all three of my boys can dress themselves, but to varying degrees. The five year old can do it all until he gets to tying his shoes. The three year old recently figured out how to turn his clothes right side out but for the life of me cannot EVER seem to put them on facing forward. Shirt & pants backwards, socks upside down (sole on top), and shoes on the wrong feet. At least his underwear is right. The two year old needs minimal help.<br /><br />The16 year old would tell you I have no idea how to dress myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-70925042327445830022012-03-09T20:34:07.982-05:002012-03-09T20:34:07.982-05:00I just wanted to toss in here that I've decide...I just wanted to toss in here that I've decided to let it go when it comes to my hubs and towel folding. Why?<br /><br />Because he's actually folding laundry. It's like.... The heavens have opened and the Heavenly Host is singing just for his weak fold-the-towels-in-sloppy-quarters talent. And I'm grateful that he even bothered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-301850763595978072012-03-09T20:28:04.176-05:002012-03-09T20:28:04.176-05:00Seriously with the boys and dressing!
Complete fa...Seriously with the boys and dressing! <br />Complete fail over here on the purging. :( <br />Search on Etsy for fabric covered notebook. I picked up one along with a couple of nice pens for the handy holder in the inside pocket for my 12yo daughter and she was tickled!Melanie Gillespiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02973557142019531496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-69084763868124165602012-03-09T20:25:42.137-05:002012-03-09T20:25:42.137-05:00Maybe a pretty journal for your daughter? Or a set...Maybe a pretty journal for your daughter? Or a set of some classic books?<br /><br />You're only the second to last one to get her hands on that book- I'm still without one!Francinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904134944835186397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-88099633482444457442012-03-09T20:00:27.869-05:002012-03-09T20:00:27.869-05:00I love you little girl's cheeks, so adorable. ...I love you little girl's cheeks, so adorable. I cannot even imagine my younger one potty training, so I won't.<br />And I love the 40 bags in 40 days thing, can I do all 40 right at the end? Syke, I may try to get this started.Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767555436747678165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378450001604002654.post-19487920205125055562012-03-09T19:39:02.568-05:002012-03-09T19:39:02.568-05:00Journals are great for budding writers and some re...Journals are great for budding writers and some really fancy pens would be nice too. (Well, not really, fancy, but you know, some nice pens that are all her own.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212497767953671307noreply@blogger.com