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Kerri: Hi, I was checking out some of the ones who visited my journal and had a couple of visitors from here and came to see. I enjoyed my visit. I think that your 13's are an interesting idea and I think it is sweet what you were saying about your hubby.
wow gold: hello,anybody home?nice journal website!
Jonella Beauty: Hi, I am just blog hopping here. I like your blog and I am a writer too. May we exchange links? Let me know, ok.
EÅ¡e'hÃ..hme'ehne (RisingSun): Greetings to you, out blog hopping and paid a visit. Interesting reads, feel free to stop on by anytime and say a how-do. or for a cup of java..best wishes.
Gk: hello...care to exchange link?if so let me know so I can add your link to my blog..
电话录音卡: The only reward of virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one
witchykitten: Hi Danica, just doing some blog hopping. Hope you have a good sunday :)
medicine: good article!
Kerri: Hi I was just journal surfing and landed here. You are so right about the fact you are leading your children. They watch very close and it is a HUGE responsiblity. I think the biggest question is where are we leading them for eternity.
khei: juz blog hopping, stopped by to say hi! nice blog... nice tagboard too! anyway, goodluck on your book!
Andy Broer: I'm the author of your thought for the day. I appreciate your posting my quote. I wish you the best in your desire to be published. Make it happen. You must be the source of your own fire. Let me see the flames of your own desire! I believe in you!
naturalskeptic: Wow in all of my blog surfing I've never run across a tag board quite like this! Cool beans! Enjoyed your blog! Feel free to visit anytime!
Kara Lennox: Hey, there, Dream! I had to laugh at your list of books you're not supposed to be working on!
Danica: Wow, I was googling my name and up came your blog. I was shocked, it's not often I find another person called Danica, let alone someone who shares my passion for writing and fantasy. I am 18 and going to university in September to study Creative Writing. Love your blog =)
Margaret: I enjoyed this post on theme.
Josh Nay (Jay Roberts): In the neighborhood and thought I'd say hi, what's up, and stop by my journal anytime. Nice place you have here, by the way...
sparkle: Just around the neighbourhood and stopping by to say have a blessed week ahead
Crystal*: Danica! Feel better, hon! You and the wee one.Grins*
April: I see you're having the same problem I was with spam tags. I visit my blog so rarely that I just shut down my tag board. I hated to do it, but I'm tired of all the spam! Hope you and your family are doing well. Hugs!!!
Cheryl Squirrel: Awww! I love your blog and your heart, Danica!Been thinking about you!Love, Cheryl
Emma: Hey Danica, just blog hopping. Nice journal! Best of luck with your book.
Marylin: from one writer to another
Bethany: Hello, I was in the journal community and your journal was listed twice so I figured this one must be a good one to come visit. Yep, it is. Good job. Come visit me sometime. Have a great weekend!
Shel: Hello :) I am just journal hopping and I wanted you to know that I stopped by.
Eliza:
Rufus: Hello, Excellent blog. Congs, you finally did it. Nice life, nice story.
KaylaRain: First time here, I like the color scheme. In response to your comment to Eve, I chose Bjournal over Blogspot... more options here.
lucky: hey nice blog if you need any glitter ocntact me on my glitter blog
sara: hi :)
cindy: just stopping by to say!
Marie: Just popped in to say hi.
Danica: Danica2, my parents thought they made up a new name, but then found it was a serbian name. Not pronounced Serbian way, though.
Danica 2: I must change my identification because ve have the same names!
Danica: How do we have the same names?Name Danica is an old Serbian name (from 13 century)???????
Margaret: Hi.
Sherry: life is a journey.......
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Monday, July 16th 2007

4:11 PM

Shelter from the Insanity of Mommydom


HA! I wish! I returned home late last night, excited to see my little demons, er, cherubs, after a long absence. I guess I was sort of hoping I'd get the "I missed you so much, Mommy!" before I got the, "What'd you bring you me?" But no, they wanted to make sure I returned laden with gifts BEFORE they let me know how much they missed me. *sigh* Ah well, at least I'm raising good little capitalist pigs. LOL Actually, they did miss me, and they are now firmly attached to my side. The baby has asked if she could live in my belly again so that way, next time I leave, she can come with me. Although that could have been inspired by the revolving restaurant I ate in that she now wants to visit.

I struggled with the amount of gifts to bring back. On one hand, I did want to give them nice things. On the other hand, I never want them to think that the gift is the most important part of my homecoming, since I do tend to travel a lot. I often wonder if God ever has these same debates with Himself. He wants to give us good things, but He doesn't want our focus to be so much on what we're receiving that we lose sight of the Giver.

I'm especially thoughtful on this topic right now because my friend Mary DeMuth has a new book out, Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture and I'm supposed to be blogging about it. I'm ashamed to say, I have not read it yet, though I'm hoping to by the end of the week. I've always loved Mary and her perspective on parenting, because she's not one of those "perfect" moms who get it all right, all the time. However, she is intentional about being the best mom she can and improving all the time. Which is the kind of mom I'd like to think I am. I'm passionate about parenting- there are too many children being raised in a world with people whose only hope is to get them to age 18 alive. Okay, so that's my hope too. But I also hope that my children get there as good people, and more importantly, people who know and love God. You can visit Mary here and if you want to buy it and get an autographed copy, you can get it here.

Later this week, I'll post the cover and more information about the book. For now, you can check out other folks on the tour and what they have to say: For a complete listing of the blogs participating in the six week tour, visit here.
5 Minutes for Mom
Be a Barnabas
Cheaper by the Half Dozen
Christian Preschool Printables
Christian Work at Home Moms
Dawn Morton Nelson
Getting Real
Good Word Editing
Illuminating the Word Through Fiction
Radiant Lit
Simplifying Motherhood
Snapshot
Spaghettipie
Spoiled for the Ordinary
The Journey of Writer Danica Favorite
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