I'm excited to have a way to connect with other mothers through this blog. Are you frustrated with your busy life with children? Do you seem frazzled most of the time? Are you wondering how you can get a handle on bringing order to your home life? I'd love to discuss with you some ideas for bringing peace and order to your family life, and making most of this season of life. I have a husband and five children of my own who I am trying to keep up with, and I love exchanging ideas with other moms. Let's talk.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Want to Help Moms
I'm excited to have a way to connect with other mothers through this blog. Are you frustrated with your busy life with children? Do you seem frazzled most of the time? Are you wondering how you can get a handle on bringing order to your home life? I'd love to discuss with you some ideas for bringing peace and order to your family life, and making most of this season of life. I have a husband and five children of my own who I am trying to keep up with, and I love exchanging ideas with other moms. Let's talk.
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Brenna,
I just got your book "Coach Mom" and I love the chapter on dealing with disobedience. I realized that 12 year olds, don't throw temper tantrums any more, however they replace that with questioning what you say, or repeatedly asking for the same thing over and over again. After talking with my son, we now have an agreement that he doesn't get a "yes" answer to anything he questions me on.
Thanks
Angie
I've added your blog along with your book site now on my blog links!
~amy (www.3girlsboy.blogspot.com)
Thanks! Great pic of the kids!
Wow, life is full. I feel so blessed with all that God has put into my life -- my incredible husband, five kids, and now I feel like I've given birth to one more...my book, Coach Mom!
This spring we are putting the principles of the book to the test for sure. We are one month into a major remodel on a 1960's home we just purchased, trying to keep our current house show-ready, cheer for boys at spring baseball games, track meets, and tennis matches. PLUS travel a few places to get the word out on the book.
I'm thankful for the grace that God has provided and continues to provide for us each day as we seek to be the best stewards with all that He has entrusted. I am not able, but HE is!
I LOVE your book. I have found so many helpful things in it, that I couldn't possibly mention them all here. But I will say that my favorite is prayer time with my children. My prayers for them are now so much more fresh and meaningful -- particularly for my oldest son (7 years) as he listens in. I really love this.
I saw in your bio on your website that you created an 8 week course on home efficiency for moms. Do you still teach this course, or have you pretty much put it all in your book?
Thanks,
Debra Woodward
Thanks, Debra! I just get goose bumps all over when I hear about moms praying outloud for their children.
The course pretty much turned into the book. It used to be named "Being an In-Control Mom in an Out-of-Control World". Because we needed to keep the book to 208 pages, we had to cut a lot of my stories. But the main points are covered in the book.
In answer to your question, Debra...yes, I still teach the course -- it's a Wednesday morning class which takes place once in the fall and once in the spring.
Blessings,
Brenna
Hey Brenna, It's good to see that your family is doing so well. We saw that you wrote a book in the church's Sunday Paper. Congradulations! I saw the picture of your family. So cute. I can't wait to read your book. I have a 5 months old now, maybe it will get me ready for what comes my way! God Bless. Crystal
Crystal,
It's great to hear from you. I hope to see you and your parents on Sunday. Chris and I have been talking about your mom's great salsa lately when we're eating Mexican food here...nothing comes close. Hope to see you!
Brenna
I have a question about organizing. I have been trying to sort and organize 7 years worth of toys for two boys (age 7 and 2). I want to get all of the pieces together for each toy (like all Legos in a box, cars in another--actually these were quite easy) but I am having trouble with too many piles for each toy set. And not all of the pieces are in one place--some are in bins in the garage (shoved there when Christmas company was coming or something like that) some are upstairs in the play room, some are in the toy closet downstairs. You get the idea. How do I go through one area at a time (no way to do it all at once) and not end up with big bins of random stuff which I can never get sorted into the proper playsets. Help! Thanks!!
Debra,
First of all, remind yourself that your boys will be fine with fewer toys. What is the worst thing that would happen if you parted with half of the toys you currently own? Once you have gotten yourself into a "part-with-it" mood, choose one of the areas and begin to dump out a bin and sort it, keeping only the necessary toys. The rest may be donated to a teacher's prize box or charity. Work in 30 minute increments, and you will be amazed at how much progress you make in small amounts of time.
By scaling down the magnitude of the toys, it will be easier for your kids to manage their play, and keep things organized. After you have them in their sets, label the boxes (you may even want to put a picture on the front for your two-year-old.
Determine to live within your means when it comes to the playroom. Anything that doesn't fit cannot be kept. The bigger the toy, the more valuable it must be in order to be kept. And, remember, birthdays and Christmas will be coming soon, so don't worry about parting with a lot. Let me know how it goes!
Brenna
Brenna,
Thank you very much for your book. I have started reading it and please know that the anointing of the Holy Spirit is on every page. I love your practical, creative and loving ways of dealing with the home, children and husband. I am mentoring several women that I have told about the book and they are so excited to read it also. I am going to order several books and give it to them as a gift. Sometimes as they are trying just to keep up with all they have on their plate they do not have time to be creative. Your ideas are inspiring. Even though I am a grandmother of 11 children now it makes me want to use some of your practical tips just to have fun with them.
I love you and miss you!
Ann
Brenna,
Thank you very much for your book! I could not wait to read it and I can tell you that the anointing of the Holy Spirit is on every page. I loved the creative, practical and loving ways you have dealt with your family; especially since some of us are not as creative as you are. It seems when you have a plate full that you are just getting through the day. The advice and wisdom you have given is enlightening. I am mentoring several women and I plan on purchasing several as gifts. I have told them about you and the book and they are so excited to read it. Now that I am a grandmother of 11, I plan on having some fun with your ideas.
You are loved and missed!
Ann Wheeler
Brenna,
Thank you for your book! I have started reading it and I do not want to put it down. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is on every page. I am enjoying how you have wirtten such practical, creative and loving ways to deal with the home, children and husband. What a blessing to have such a wonderful book to enspire young mothers. But as a grandmother of 11 now, let me tell you I will be having fun using some of your ideas. I also plan on buying several copies for the young women I am mentoring. I have told them about you and the book and they are so excited.
Thank you for letting God use you so wisely!
Much love to you and the family. You are missed.
Ann
Dear Ann,
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I pray that God will use this book for His honor and His glory, and that many homes will be filled to overflowing with JOY.
I was thinking of you and praying for you on your birthday. WOW -- 11 grandkids. You are so blessed.
Much love,
Brenna
Brenna,
Welcome to the world of blogging. It is one of my of my favorite past times. Have not had a chance to read the book yet but have heard it is wonderful. Congratulations on "your new child".
Amy Witt
www.Athenainaminivan.blogs.com
Brenna,
I am Angela Cook with the twin girls at church. I have a question that might seem personal and I am sorry if it is but I have been reading your book for about two weeks and it is great for my husband and me, but I have been struggling with something as a mom regarding time management with each child. Having twin girls and one with health issues I find that my time is very unbalanced and a lot of times Sarah (healthy twin) gets left with relatives while Amber and I run off to the lastest doctor appt. It could be like this for a while and Sarah is starting to be fussy and difficult on the days following a stay away from me while we are at the doctor appointments. How do I compensate for that with her? Also I was blessed during my pregnancy with the girls to here Micah's story with he was coming into this world and I was wondering if you have a different bond with him than you do with your other kids and if you do, do you feel gulity sometimes or is it even ok? I love my girls both very much but Amber different she wasn't even suppose to be here and we spend so much more time together with physical therapy and doctor visit. Do you have any suggestions? I have been really struggling with how the love I feel for the girls is so different and when I read your dedication at the beginning of the book I remember Micah's story and I just cried because until the Amber us born the story was so similar. Thank you for you heart and sharing your testimony of how God has blessed you as a mother. It is so helpful
Dear Angela,
I just wrote you a long, eloquent response...then my daughter climbed on my lap and next thing I knew it was gone! So here's a quickie now, b/c I need to go get kids to bed!
First of all, you are doing a GREAT job as a mom. I have admired your perseverance through the difficult pregnancy and in your care for the twins and their many needs.
It's okay for your for you to feel uniquely about each daughter -- THEY are different, each special and unique in their own way.
My five children are all very different and I have different "bonding points" with each one of them. I love each one of them with a mama's love, but I express that differently depending on their personalities and situation.
You might try spending a little intentional one-on-one time with Sarah (easy for me to say, right?) Just something small might help. For example, after returning from a day of dr's appt's with Amber, put Amber in the playpen for 10-15 minutes and take Sarah to another room to play peek-a-boo, read books, sing to, and interact with Sarah by herself. Set the timer so you don't have to watch the clock. Try setting aside a time like this for each time before and after you are away with Amber. You might be amazed at how much that might encourage Sarah even at this early age as a one-yr-old.
Let me know how you are doing!
For you, my dear, I pray rest.
Love,
Brenna
I am so interested in taking your home efficiency course. I see that it is offered in the spring and fall. Could you please tell me when and where it will be this fall and how I can register to participate? Thanks so much for your time!
Dear Melanie,
A class just started last Wednesday, and will continue 7 more weeks on Wednesday mornings. First Baptist Church, McKinney, TX: 9:30-11:30 a.m. If you are interested, please email lynnQ92@aol.com. Blessings!
Brenna
Hi Brenna ~ I love the way God crosses paths...even if it is through blogs. ;)
I am inspired by you! I have been praying for some time now about moving forward with my dream...to one day become a published author and motivational speaker, as well!
I keep thinking...there is a time and place for everything, and right now it is to raise the 5 blessings God so graciously shared with my husband and me.
I love to write, but encouraging and helping others blesses me even more. Each time I get a book together, mostly in my head, I find one, just like it, already written!
So, for now I will enjoy raising little arrows for the Lord and patiently wait for God to reveal "the book" to me. Maybe it is still being written!
Thanks for commenting on my blog. I feel honored that a published author and speaker has read some of my thoughts.
Blessings to you as you help and encourage others. Enjoy the journey!
Your sister in Christ ~ Jennifer
Brenna! I didn't know you had a blog--although I'm sure I saw it last year when I first visited your site! I'm going to post this on my blog too! :-)
Hi Brenna,
I haven't seen you in a while, and I love your book I was wondering if you ever teach you 8-week clas in the evenings. I'm a work days, am recently remarried and would love to take the course so we can start out on the right foot organizationally. We alreay practice a lot of the tips in your book, but organization is not an easy thing to maintain with a 6 year-old, a new husband, myself, and the dog tripping over eachother in a small apartment and I could really use the help. I'm accutally on a break at work at the moment and thought I'd ask.
Thanks,
Autumn
Brenna,
This may be a odd question but i need a little help..
I am 26 yrs old with three children. Most of my life i also raised my mother, if you new the situation you would understand. I'm sick of it not only is she a danger to herself she is a danger to my children. I want to start a bible study with her something along the lines as a devotional between Mother and Daughter based. All i can find are mother and teen daughters. My Mother claims to love the Lord but has no evidence of it at all in her life. I don't want to keep her grandchildren away from her, that would literally kill her, she loves them so much. I will say that i have not been reprimanding her on her life style. I don't want to be her mother anymore i want to be her daughter... Sooo i guess my question is do you know of any good devotional, study guide anything to get us started?
Brenna,
This may be a odd question but i need a little help..
I am 26 yrs old with three children. Most of my life i also raised my mother, if you new the situation you would understand. I'm sick of it not only is she a danger to herself she is a danger to my children. I want to start a bible study with her something along the lines as a devotional between Mother and Daughter based. All i can find are mother and teen daughters. My Mother claims to love the Lord but has no evidence of it at all in her life. I don't want to keep her grandchildren away from her, that would literally kill her, she loves them so much. I will say that i have not been reprimanding her on her life style. I don't want to be her mother anymore i want to be her daughter... Sooo i guess my question is do you know of any good devotional, study guide anything to get us started?
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