These photographs I took of MckFlurry at dinnertime (Well, just after dinnertime for him, as you can probably tell.) yesterday have me wondering.
Wondering…could he be any more beautiful? How on earth is it possible that he is five weeks old already!?
Wondering…how did I get so lucky blessed!? When will he crack his first smile?
Wondering…what kind of personality will he have? Who does he look like? Who will he look like. How is he changing so quickly!?
Wondering…is it okay for his tummy to be that big? And…
…what on earth did I ever do without him!?
You crack me up with your replies to people!!! It doesnt matter how many times you say the SAME thing over and over again people just dont get it at all. I love that “they” know best yet forget to remember they dont live with you….or for that matter know you. Keep up the good work. It puts a smile on my face to read some your replies to some really “silly” people, because in the end you just tell them the trust i just think they may have forgotten how to read.
MckMama-
I am a 26 year old single gal who isn’t yet married and doesn’t have any children BUT I visit your blog every day and have read every post in every section-I love your blogging ‘voice’ and the way you share the beautiful story of your family. The strength you have in your faith and beliefs is refreshing because while you stand firm in it you are so obviously open to growth and evolving ideas and new ways of being a better, more loving and higher fuctioning woman, friend, mother,wife and Christian.
I’m not commenting on L’s belly (you’re his Mommy, you’ll be attentive when/if it requires attention) and I’m no commenting on the safety of his necklace (again, you’re his Mommy and I’m sure you have done your research and feel safe with it on your precious little one) but what I am going to comment on is the negativity, hatred and ignorance posted here in response to his belly and necklace. First, if people are going to comment why don’t they ever remember to THINK before they speak and consider if they way they are phrasing their comment is going to be kind to the recipient? Further more, why don’t they save themselves the embarassment and do some fact checking before they run off at the mouth (or in this case keyboard)? Buts mostly I wonder how as Christians they can so openly and violently judge you. I was raised in the loving and supportive environment of the Lutheran faith and through all of my religious education, both in church and in private school, I was taught not to judge anyone because it is not anyones job but His and we only answer to Him. If I was going to judge the people on your blog I would tell them to be ashamed of how they spoke to you but I’m not going to judge, I’m going to encourage them to take note of your open minded and carefully worded and very respectful responses to them.
I think the common spirit running through all of your readers is a love of children so I’m sure we’ve all responded because of that but some people seem to have been overwhelmed in their need to be right that they were cruel and in their need to keep God #1 in everyones life they forgot that He is #1 and it is not their job or right to pass judgement.
Be well Jennifer, your children are amazingly beautiful and until I’m a wife/mommy I’ll be a faithful reader and then I’ll be joining you in this journey and using some of the same tools.
Thanks for all you do and say!
How in the world did something so simple as a necklace on a baby become a religious issue? That’s why I can’t stand religion(s)! Geez let go and Let God!
and Let Mom!
omg, these people are crazy! I just have to say, thank you for always responding patiently, being kind to all the crazies who say mean junk about you & your parenting, and for always leaving a smiley face, just to let us know that you can handle when people disagree with you. I’ve always really respected the way you handle when people get obnoxiously angry at you for one (completely ridiculous) reason or another. I really think you are being a great example of how God asks us to “turn the other cheek.” I’m still learning this & when people assume the worst of me b/c of my blog, I really get buried in all sorts of self-doubt, etc. & have sometimes, I think, lashed out in anger, fear & hurt. Anyway, good job. And, in my humble and non-medical opinion, both the belly & the necklace are charming.
Thanks for the info on the necklace…I was wondering about it, but I figured it was one of those amber necklaces. I still just want to squeeze that little face, gently of course.
Just look at that belly! How in the world do you get anything done with that precious little man around? I’m pretty sure I’d be plastering that belly with kisses all day long!
Enjoy him! They sure don’t stay tiny for very long.
I love the necklaces–they are beautiful! Where can I get one to put on my future children? Of course you wouldn’t use them irresponsibly, such as letting your kids sleep in them. People are strange, judgmental and too worried about other people. Thanks for allowing us a peek in your life. Enjoy the beautiful preciousness of your kids. Btw–I <3 the belly!!
OKAY PEOPLE! He was wearing the necklace for a photo shoot and that was all. Give it a rest already. The women has had five kids and they are all alive and well. I think she knows what she is doing. Ya think!
If you don’t have something good to say, then don’t say anything at all!
I read your blog occasionally and enjoy your photography. I have never commented until today. My daughter wore an amber teething necklace and so will my son. It is absolutely LUDICROUS that these women sit around and chat about it being “mystical” and a stumbling block for believers. This is why I normally skip the comments section….the ignorance drives me up the wall and I waste my children’s naps being mad!
I LOVE that belly!
REALLY????? C’mon girls….you are REALLY asking Mckmama if she is worried about the necklace choking her baby? She obviously laid him down on a pretty blanket, took his shirt off ,and put on the necklace to TAKE A PICTURE. Are you really asking that question or are you just one of those super judgemental people who need to look in the mirror?
As for the belly…that is so kissable! It’s fine…that is what babies who were born small bellies look like. Congrats, Mckmama.
Wowee! I can’t believe the controversy…over a necklace…being worn while the mother was OBVIOUSLY present. This is insane.
I am sure I am just echoing many of the same comments that are already listed above.
But, I think the person that was “preaching” about Jen’s “endorsement” of amber necklaces should really consider the fact that it is not very nice of a “professing bible believing Christian” (her words) to pass judgement on others. I still find it hard to believe that any mother or woman would want to tear another down the way that some in the comments have. It is very disappointing to me that most of the hateful comments are from those same “professing bible believing Christians”.
I do believe this is why MANY are turned off by Christianity. Some give others a bad name and people look at us as a whole and say “Wow…if they tear each other down like that, what in the world will they do to me!? I don’t want to be a part of that!”
So, in conclusion, I would like to leave you all with the words of the wisest man I know (My Dad) “treat others how you wish to be treated”.
**Baby L is precious. I LOVE the necklace and love the big budda belly! Nothing in these pictures made me think anything other than GOODNESS WHAT A SWEET BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY!
Boni
http://www.btwilli.blogspot.com
My question is this…how have I never heard of these amber necklaces? I have 9 children…thought I’d heard it all! I feel cheated. LOL! My comment is this…if the necklace is such an issue, why aren’t we all up in arms about those precious headbands and bows we put on our baby girls? More than once (okay, more than 137 times) I have looked to see my baby girl asleep, with the headband around her neck instead of around her pretty round head. Nobody has ever questioned how much I love my children due to the fact that my baby girls wear headbands and bows. I guess if you want to argue and be ugly, you can use just about any posted subject.
Oh wow, I noticed the necklace but never thought about it causing drama.
When our daughter was one I put her necklaces and just made sure to take them off for nap as for me it made me nervous to leave it on. I know other people who’s kids sleep in necklaces because they’ve never thought twice about it. EVEN if I thought it could be a choking hazard for MckFlurry, it just feels weird and unlike my place to tell you so. I don’t know. That’s just me.
After the big e-mail forward about babies dying in slings or wraps was passed all around, I got crazy comments when I would be out and about wearing my baby in a sling. Kinda drove me nuts, kinda made me want to wear her all the more. Haha.
You know what I mean?
Sorry for all the negative comments! I love seeing your kids. I am sure you aren’t a perfect mommy but a good one!