Comments on: Big Rocks First

By: brandy

brandy — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:30:39 +0000

im only now realizing how detrimental living with all these little rocks can be. I know I have to do something quick but I am now so far gone I’m not even sure where to start. In my head I dream of those tv declutter teams coming in and taking the lead in telling me where to begin. I have a vision in my head but what is out there right now is on the complete other side of the road. I feel like I am drowning in pebbles and I am not sure which big rock to climb onto to begin the clean up. That’s what life feels like when you don’t prioritize…. like mine.
I better figure this out fast.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:42:44 +0000

We try to remember how “big rock” our kids’ requests for time are; we won’t hear “Mommy, please be with me!” forever. It can be difficult to prioritize at our house, as my husband and I both work at home. Do we use a chunk of time to get work done or to do a project with our son or to spend time together as a couple or to get the dishes washed? Time probably causes more fights at our house than anything else. It’s my (and my son’s) primary Love Language, too.
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By: Jan (Family Bites)

Jan (Family Bites) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:15:29 +0000

Such a great reminder on the importance of prioritizing. I wish I had read this last week when I really needed it! .-= Jan (Family Bites)´s last blog ..Spiced Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies =-.

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By: Coppertop

Coppertop — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:11:17 +0000

I’m writing now while holding my three year old’s hand. The big rocks for me are:

1) Emotional nurturing and support for my child and husband.
2) Time to spend daydreaming and writing on my own.
3) Time for the husband to spend by himself.
4) Real, hard work on my marriage.

A clean house used to a big rock, and I struggle every day to view it as it should be, a small rock that balances on top of the emotional health of my family.
.-= Coppertop´s last blog ..Game Warden Mama =-.

By: Nadene

Nadene — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:04:11 +0000

I want my children to know that they are loved and special – so I read to them and cuddle and whisper in their ear that they are so loved and precious every night before they go to sleep. I sometimes must force myself to keep this appointment because I’m tired and just want to “switch off” from mom-mode, but I always leave their rooms with a warmth in my heart and the sensation of their cheeks on mine … and that is the big rock I love putting into our family,
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By: Tsh

Tsh — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:12:37 +0000

I think that’s hilarious!

By: Karen (Scotland)

Karen (Scotland) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:35:27 +0000

I hope you don’t regard this comment as flippant but when our lecturer first demonstrated this story, he was serious throughout until he was sure we had the point, then he finished by pouring wine into the rest of the jar.

The moral of the story? “There is ALWAYS room in life for some good red wine…”
I don’t even drink but this memory always makes me laugh!

Karen (Scotland)

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By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:51:37 +0000

Great comment! I’m loving the bookclub, and loving meeting folks who take parenting seriously, deliberately, ‘intentionally’.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, join in anytime! to the BookClub Discussion!
It’s super, great gals reading a book together and learning a bunch!
I’m so challenged and so excited to be reading this book now, it’s helping so much.
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