tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post7742865755904801304..comments2023-11-15T11:41:04.313-08:00Comments on Everyday Carnival: Real Life RomanceErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00616238682696645579noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-33628142200991305752011-03-22T14:39:57.671-07:002011-03-22T14:39:57.671-07:00Hmm, not sure my post is exactly what you were exp...Hmm, not sure my post is exactly what you were expecting... but it's up. :)<br>And oh, amen, to what you said about grief & romance.<br>Love to you, dear friend.Melissa Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12487515735262185690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-84040425866504636862011-03-22T14:39:57.254-07:002011-03-22T14:39:57.254-07:00I LOVED this! And I absolutely loved what you said...I LOVED this! And I absolutely loved what you said about people that say "don't have kids right away, enjoy each other". I understand this comment (they mean, enjoy life just the two of you) but its such an odd comment. I think we've enjoyed each other more SINCE having kids. <br>The date nights are super fun; I'll agree to that as well. As your mom said, they're expensive and then we would get criticized for what we chose to do. "you took your wife for a cup of coffee and then went on a long walk?!" <br>Jason and I have been taken aback so many times by other couples who act like there's something wrong with us for wanting to bring our kids with us when we go places. I guess if I'm cranky and Jason's short tempered because our kids are there, then yeah... it would be bad. But if that's the case, then (like you said) we're really only acting like we love each other when we're being spoiled or doted on. Its in the real life, every day things. <br><br>I love your honeymoon story too! When you first told me that story I remember getting a pit in my stomach for you. I knew that my attitude would've probably been way worse than yours. Poor Jason would've wondered who the heck he married. <br>God is so good to teach us such valuable lessons even through what we'd consider a horrible trial! <br><br>This was a beautiful post and so very true.Stefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06314577454372964927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-28275329847201417462011-03-22T14:39:56.796-07:002011-03-22T14:39:56.796-07:00What you learned from the epaches was probably wor...What you learned from the epaches was probably worth the price! Think of all you've saved since then(minus a few lessons).mary Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-14593645750856937092011-03-22T14:39:56.292-07:002011-03-22T14:39:56.292-07:00GREAT POST! Lately one of the most romantic thing...GREAT POST! Lately one of the most romantic things Mark does is make the coffee and bring me a cup in bed right before he leaves for work. I'm not being sarcastic (for once), it is fantastic and I feel spoiled when he does it. Don't tell him though, I don't mind when he tries harder than making coffee to show his love!G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05219048150544187809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-69148918921968370352010-01-19T16:35:51.930-08:002010-01-19T16:35:51.930-08:00GREAT POST! Lately one of the most romantic thing...GREAT POST! Lately one of the most romantic things Mark does is make the coffee and bring me a cup in bed right before he leaves for work. I'm not being sarcastic (for once), it is fantastic and I feel spoiled when he does it. Don't tell him though, I don't mind when he tries harder than making coffee to show his love!G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05219048150544187809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-78879593059099390352010-01-19T15:39:10.497-08:002010-01-19T15:39:10.497-08:00Hi Erin!
I love your commentary on the "Don&...Hi Erin!<br /><br />I love your commentary on the "Don't have kids right away - enjoy one another" piece of advice. Hysterical...and I agree 100%. <br /><br />Oh, and that train case is definitely marvelous. Every girl should have one. :)<br /><br />stephanie@metropolitanmama.netStephaniehttp://metropolitanmama.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-57739126043980317622010-01-17T11:12:14.358-08:002010-01-17T11:12:14.358-08:00P.S. I love that train case. So much.P.S. I love that train case. So much.Kristahttp://krista.sobrakseaton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-39750142809460256762010-01-14T15:26:33.506-08:002010-01-14T15:26:33.506-08:00What you learned from the epaches was probably wor...What you learned from the epaches was probably worth the price! Think of all you've saved since then(minus a few lessons).mary Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-59801184109861157152010-01-13T22:37:13.768-08:002010-01-13T22:37:13.768-08:00It's fun for me to hear your mom say that they...It's fun for me to hear your mom say that they, too, were given grief over their shortage of date nights! I thought we were the only wierdos that would often rather take the kids with us.<br /><br />Erin, you got me to blogging on my own view of "romance" when I should really be doing some sewing! Ha hapaisley and lacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17519295471541111857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-75357306542085244822010-01-13T16:20:07.054-08:002010-01-13T16:20:07.054-08:00Krista, we're the same way... some of our best...Krista, we're the same way... some of our best, most relaxing and enjoyable dates have been right here at home, when the kids are quietly tucked away in bed. Between board games, with yummy treats I've made ahead of time, movies we love to watch together or just sitting on the deck talking and drinking wine... its all wonderful.Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314577454372964927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-77115144659715602992010-01-13T14:52:01.912-08:002010-01-13T14:52:01.912-08:00Hmm, not sure my post is exactly what you were exp...Hmm, not sure my post is exactly what you were expecting... but it's up. :)<br />And oh, amen, to what you said about grief & romance.<br />Love to you, dear friend.Melissa Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12487515735262185690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-59391076671714525842010-01-13T13:53:55.320-08:002010-01-13T13:53:55.320-08:00Melissa, I would be flattered if you link to my po...Melissa, I would be flattered if you link to my post. And, I look forward to reading you post. Going through grief & enormous pain is something I had in mind, as I wrote. When I was on strict bed rest (using a bed pan!!), only several months after we were married, there was not much opportunity for "romantic" stuff! Not even a good hug!<br />I would love to hear your thoughts of love growing through pain.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616238682696645579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-34998782717970821812010-01-13T12:32:15.834-08:002010-01-13T12:32:15.834-08:00Thanks for this post Erin, I have often thought of...Thanks for this post Erin, I have often thought of this subject but couldn't quite formulate my thoughts like this. I actually can't remember the last time Nick and I went on a "date", but we have plenty of dates here at home. Our favorite is to have a bonfire outside once the kids are asleep, it is so relaxing and seems to invite conversation. It actually allows for more free conversation than in a restaurant! Plus I really love the dates where my husband cooks for me. So amazing. <br /><br />Anyway, you are right though, it comes down to how you love each other each and every day. Are you sacrificing for each other? Are you showing them Christ-like love?Kristahttp://krista.sobrakseaton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-34923594452080357142010-01-13T11:58:30.236-08:002010-01-13T11:58:30.236-08:00I LOVED this! And I absolutely loved what you said...I LOVED this! And I absolutely loved what you said about people that say "don't have kids right away, enjoy each other". I understand this comment (they mean, enjoy life just the two of you) but its such an odd comment. I think we've enjoyed each other more SINCE having kids. <br />The date nights are super fun; I'll agree to that as well. As your mom said, they're expensive and then we would get criticized for what we chose to do. "you took your wife for a cup of coffee and then went on a long walk?!" <br />Jason and I have been taken aback so many times by other couples who act like there's something wrong with us for wanting to bring our kids with us when we go places. I guess if I'm cranky and Jason's short tempered because our kids are there, then yeah... it would be bad. But if that's the case, then (like you said) we're really only acting like we love each other when we're being spoiled or doted on. Its in the real life, every day things. <br /><br />I love your honeymoon story too! When you first told me that story I remember getting a pit in my stomach for you. I knew that my attitude would've probably been way worse than yours. Poor Jason would've wondered who the heck he married. <br />God is so good to teach us such valuable lessons even through what we'd consider a horrible trial! <br /><br />This was a beautiful post and so very true.Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314577454372964927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-40860451285247397912010-01-13T10:19:53.070-08:002010-01-13T10:19:53.070-08:00This was beautiful.
I am going to post soon, and w...This was beautiful.<br />I am going to post soon, and will probably be linking here if you don't mind.<br />I have more to say about this subject.<br />But in the meantime, thank you, Erin.<br />You are lovely.Melissa Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12487515735262185690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-26765596414495975562010-01-13T00:46:50.852-08:002010-01-13T00:46:50.852-08:00Yes, this is a great post Erin! I actually just r...Yes, this is a great post Erin! I actually just read that same post of MM's a few days ago and had similar thoughts. Mine were not nearly as thorough and articulate though so I am glad you shared yours!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569882911364244685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-18151257610005874922010-01-12T19:43:33.852-08:002010-01-12T19:43:33.852-08:00Great post Erin! Aren't you glad I was annoyi...Great post Erin! Aren't you glad I was annoying...er...persistent! Stephanie is so great, and one of my friends now. Mary Anne, so cute and funny that you said, Amen sister/daugher! I laughed out loud. I agree with what you wrote Erin...there are so many ways to show love that don't involve 'performing' and why not put a blanket on the floor, light some candles and have a picnic dinner in your living room every once in a while after the kids go down!Ninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420111252054198703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1474479852287201750.post-33321354008915854792010-01-12T17:13:49.869-08:002010-01-12T17:13:49.869-08:00Amen,Sister/daughter! We were given so much grief...Amen,Sister/daughter! We were given so much grief over not having regular date nights through the years. Sometimes by people who were struggling in their marriage, and were really promoting this. Maybe there are other issues, one being unrealistic expectations, and a date night may help or hurt in those cases. There was a period of time when we had weekly date nights, for the prpose of school planning. It was great, but it is an added expense, and can become another thing that we need to do. I think we are more culture bound than most of us know. We always take time where we find it. I think what matters is that we actually LIKE the time we spend toogether,alone or with the family. The other prblem when the kids are young is when others(church included) want you to leave the kids so much, and then you feel like you've maxed out your sitters, or your desire to leave the kids.Mary Annenoreply@blogger.com