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Showing posts with label Mother. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mother. Show all posts
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
At church, during the Lord's Supper, we often sing "When We Meet in Sweet Communion:"
"God so loved, what wondrous measure;
Loved, and gave the best of heav'n,
Bought us with that matchless treasure,
Yea, for us His life was giv'n."
I was thinking:
Jesus did a lot of good down here on earth while He was walking in Judea.
He healed the sick.
He cast out demons.
He could have stayed another 50 years and healed a lot of people.
But that good would have been temporary.
Instead He died for us at what we would call a "young" age;
died for the sins of all mankind,
so that everyone that has ever been on earth, or ever will be on earth, can have the hope of eternal life.
And I was thinking:
As a mother, I have to sacrifice the temporary, even if it seems good, for the overall good of my children's lives, for their whole lives.
It may be tempting to undertake extra education, extra work in or out of the home, or even new hobbies or frequent social events. But these things need to be looked at very carefully-- many of them take huge chunks of time away from the home, and even work or school "from home" may mean major neglect of the children, husband and household. Mothers need to be careful to discern between things that can be done now and things that should be done later in the future, for even teen-aged children need their mother.
So, it may be that there is a temporary good, perhaps more money or some other benefit, in neglecting the children to do other things, but I think that mothers can still reap benefits and rewards not only from these things but also from their children, if they will be discerning and wait. Stay with your children and you will not regret it.
"God so loved, what wondrous measure;
Loved, and gave the best of heav'n,
Bought us with that matchless treasure,
Yea, for us His life was giv'n."
I was thinking:
Jesus did a lot of good down here on earth while He was walking in Judea.
He healed the sick.
He cast out demons.
He could have stayed another 50 years and healed a lot of people.
But that good would have been temporary.
Instead He died for us at what we would call a "young" age;
died for the sins of all mankind,
so that everyone that has ever been on earth, or ever will be on earth, can have the hope of eternal life.
Carl Schweninger Mutterglück
And I was thinking:
As a mother, I have to sacrifice the temporary, even if it seems good, for the overall good of my children's lives, for their whole lives.
It may be tempting to undertake extra education, extra work in or out of the home, or even new hobbies or frequent social events. But these things need to be looked at very carefully-- many of them take huge chunks of time away from the home, and even work or school "from home" may mean major neglect of the children, husband and household. Mothers need to be careful to discern between things that can be done now and things that should be done later in the future, for even teen-aged children need their mother.
So, it may be that there is a temporary good, perhaps more money or some other benefit, in neglecting the children to do other things, but I think that mothers can still reap benefits and rewards not only from these things but also from their children, if they will be discerning and wait. Stay with your children and you will not regret it.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Excerpt from "Etiquette for Children"
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While browsing through an antique store several years ago, I came upon a book, entitled "The New Century Perfect Speaker." It looked full of useful and good things to read, so I bought it. Upon further perusal at home, I discovered it to be from 1901, and that it seemed that several page numbers were skipped, and yet that was not the case. What I had bought was a salesman's sample book, and to get the "rest of the story" one would have bought a subscription to whatever books he was selling. It was rather disappointing, as right in the middle of a profound statement, or an interesting story, the next page would launch into the middle of "how to dress for tea." However, it gave me a glimpse into the ways and thoughts of another time.
Here is an excerpt from a section called "Etiquette for Children."
"Home is the school for all things, especially good manners. And yet there is a higher thought in connection with instilling good manners- the wonderful power which the parents have, especially the mother, in molding the lives of their children so that their future may be rich in promise of a better life even beyond the grave. Immortal life- what mother does not pray that it may be a glorious one for her darlings.
"And to that end she must interweave the lessons of politeness and kindness with the beauty of virtue, of self-denial, of unselfish aims, which alone can be obtained by constant and earnest effort. So many thoughts crowd in at this stage that we scarce can number them; but first, let every mother teach her daughter that only a good man is worthy of her- that wealth and position can never take the place of a lack of respect for the husband she chooses; that she should be modest, faithful to all her duties, and demand like qualities in others.
"And to her sons a true mother will instruct that a sweet-tempered, intelligent, refined girl, even though she be not wealthy, will make a far better wife than a vain, selfish, exacting nature, whose only aim is to get all that she can out of life, irrespective of anyone else's wishes or rights."
I'm sorry I cannot give you the rest of the chapter! Perhaps someone has one of these books in their attics?
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
Who Loved Best?
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"I love you, mother," said little John;
Then forgetting work, his cap went on,
And he was off to the garden swing,
Leaving his mother the wood to bring.
"I love you, mother," said rosy Nell;
"I love you better than tongue can tell;"
Then she teased and she pouted full half the day,
Till her mother rejoiced when she went to play.
"I love you mother," said little Fan;
"Today I'll help you all I can;
How glad I am that school doesn't keep!"
So she rocked the baby till it fell asleep.
Then, stepping softly, she took the broom,
And swept the floor, and dusted the room;
Busy and happy all day was she,
Helpful and cheerful as child could be.
"I love you, mother," again they said-
Three little children going to bed;
How do you think that mother guessed
Which of them really loved her best?
-Joy Allison
"The Daily Enjoyment of a Happy Home"
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"Nothing keeps the heart so fresh and young, saves it from bitterness and corrosion through cares and conflicts and disappointments in life, as the daily enjoyment of a happy home. May I always keep this in remembrance and do everything that lies in my power to make our home the happiest spot on earth for our children."
-From a Mother's Journal of 1856-1857
"Let France have good mothers, and she will have good sons." -Napoleon
Napoleon said one day to Madame Campan ; "the old systems of Education are good for nothing ; what is wanting to the proper Education of young persons in France ? "
" Mothers" replied Madame Campan.
This expression struck the Emperor, and led him to exclaim: " Ah ! that makes the whole system of Education ; we need mothers who know how to bring up their children."
Household Tips
By Bessie Baker Cook
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It does us good to be reminded once in a while of the virtues of baking soda in housekeeping. The other day I cleaned off some very stubborn tea-stains on a fine china tea pot by making a baking soda paste and rubbing it in with a damp cloth.
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It does us good to be reminded once in a while of the virtues of baking soda in housekeeping. The other day I cleaned off some very stubborn tea-stains on a fine china tea pot by making a baking soda paste and rubbing it in with a damp cloth.
I recently found a little tiny card with a colorful bird printed on it in some old papers. With the aid of my magnifying glass, I read the copyright was 1918 and it was included in a box of Arm & Hammer baking soda. It was part of a series of Birds of America. As a matter of fact, for two 2-cent stamps, you could send away for all thirty of the cards. I think that the Arm & Hammer company should revive this little token in their boxes of baking soda. It brings a little fun to homekeeping.
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I have made a note to tell you all about the "clever plastic do-dad," but unfortunately I cannot remember what the clever plastic do-dad was that I was so enthusiastic about. If you think of it, let me know.
I have seen the need for something to better line my muffin tin, than the little cupcake liners. I always end up dribbling some batter on the top of the tin, even wiping it up before baking does not help the mess. And, my tin ends up having to have a good scrubbing from all the batter drips on top. What I would like to see is a baking pan company sell a muffin tin, and sell these handy liners that fit in their tins:
The liners would be made of parchment paper, and somehow the cupcake part would be molded in with the paper, and detachable by perforation. You plop the whole paper liner in the pan, and if your muffin batter drips, who cares. Then you can lift the paper up, take the cupcake liner part out, and throw the rest away, and you are left with a clean muffin tin! If anyone has seen these already invented, please let me know.
While we are on the subject of "Mothers" this month, we cannot help but think of the pitter-patter of little feet through the house that makes a mother in the first place. Sometimes when toddlers are about, we feel that they are "under foot," but there are a lot of things that little ones can do to help around the house. Two-year-olds (or thereabouts) can help you put laundry in the dryer (they like it if you tell them who each sock belongs to), take plastic cups out of the dishwasher, put away a folded piece of clothing in a drawer (watch those fingers!), maybe even fold washcloths. They can dust and polish, and pick up things off the floor for you. They like to help knead bread and stir biscuits. They can be included in so many things, and what good training it is to teach them how to be a helper!
Busy Mothers
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Some may say "My mother is crazy," lightly as if in disdain. But no wonder your mother seems crazy. The doorbell rings at the same time that the telephone rings, and little Susie wants to know where her shoes are, and brother Johnny needs help with his schoolwork. Only Mother knows the answers, and only mother will be able to figure out why the baby is fussing. While she is listening to everyone and taking care of them (and all in the space of five minutes), she is also putting the dog outside, and keeping watch on the pot over the stove so that it will not burn, and formulating plans for the next load of laundry and how much time she has before Father comes home. If you could make your mind work in ten different directions at once, you might deserve a little brain vacation, too.
A Nursery Tea for Mother
By Bessie Baker Cook, The Pleasant Times Food Editor
Photo Above: A sweet plate for a Mother's Day treat. The slices strawberries and whipped cream are served in a small sugar bowl. An antique cup holds berry flavored herbal tea. The pink tea-plate holds a simple scone with cream cheese and apricot jam, and home-made almond chocolate candy (melted chocolate with chopped nuts mixed in, then chilled until hard).
One of the nicest things I had heard of was a girl of perhaps 10, who, when her mother was obliged to go out to work for someone one day, anticipated her arrival home by setting up a tea table out-of-doors. The tired mother was greeted with a tea party with home-baked goodies, and surely felt appreciated at home.
Though I anticipate there will be many fancy tea parties to celebrate Mother's day, there are many simple ways that a young person can put together a tea for their mother on this occasion. Even children who cannot cook can put together a tea party. The secret is, to make things dainty. Crust-less sandwiches, small and very flavorful bite-sized items, and attentive touches such as paying attention to the way things are sliced, or adding a garnish, are the things that make a tea party seem so refined. A variety of savory and sweet is best, though some teas are simply dessert teas.
Use pretty dishes, that you are allowed to use, and keep in mind that you can be inventive by using things differently (such as the little sugar bowl used as a small cup for berries, in the above photo). A little play tea set, though too small to drink out of, could be used attractively in a big tea party. Use the little plates for pats of butter at each place, or to hold a little chocolate truffle or dinner mint. Use little toy tea cups to hold individual servings of honey, or jam, or cream, or a wee bit of dessert such as cake and cream or berries.
Even ordinary dishes and cups can become special by placing them on a pretty colored cloth. As long as the food is good, and the company pleasant, no one will mind the every-day dishes!
Keep in mind that even a slice of store-bought cake, or a home-baked muffin sliced in quarters, if served with care and on a pretty plate, can seem just as special as any high tea.
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Here are a couple of ideas for simple tea party menus, and I tried to include easy things that a little child could even do. These I call "Nursery Teas" because they are fun and easy treats for tea-time with a child's tea set (keep this in mind if you are an older sister!). A word of caution for smaller children: if anything needs slicing, Daddy or an older child should do it, or bring whole washed fruit to the tea table, and let Mother do the honors. And of course common sense tells us that little ones should not be boiling the water for the teapot!
An older child that can bake, can find any recipe for scones or even biscuits, and serve them plain with butter and jam, or whipped cream. (The cream can be whipped without dragging out appliances- simply pour the cream into a jar with a tight lid, and pass it around from brother to sister to shake wildly. After a few rounds, the cream will be whipped.) A scone or biscuit can be made "fancier" by adding nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, or a dollop of jam in the middle before baking.
Everybody has their favorite sort of sweet, but keep in mind that fruit is a colorful and tasty sweet in itself. No need to worry about a lack of cake and icing. If a sweet is desired, an older child can make cookies or brownies, and done small, they are very welcome with a cup of tea.
Keep in mind that even a slice of store-bought cake, or a home-baked muffin sliced in quarters, if served with care and on a pretty plate, can seem just as special as any high tea.
Won't You Have Some? Art Print Morgan, Frederick Buy at AllPosters.com Here are a couple of ideas for simple tea party menus, and I tried to include easy things that a little child could even do. These I call "Nursery Teas" because they are fun and easy treats for tea-time with a child's tea set (keep this in mind if you are an older sister!). A word of caution for smaller children: if anything needs slicing, Daddy or an older child should do it, or bring whole washed fruit to the tea table, and let Mother do the honors. And of course common sense tells us that little ones should not be boiling the water for the teapot!
- Peanut butter jelly sandwiches, cut with a cookie cutter
- Washed whole strawberries or apple slices dusted with cinnamon
- Cheese slices with crackers
- A turkey or ham sandwich, with an herb added to the mayonnaise (such as basil) to make it special. Cut the crusts off and cut sandwiches into triangles.
- Sliced pear sprinkled with nutmeg
- Crackers and peanut butter (or just plain butter) with honey drizzled on top
- Baby carrots, broccoli or cauli flowerettes, celery sticks
- Veggie dip made of mayonnaise and herbs, or sour cream and herbs, etc. or salad dressing, in a small pretty dish
- Softened cream cheese on raisin bread toast
- orange sections
An older child that can bake, can find any recipe for scones or even biscuits, and serve them plain with butter and jam, or whipped cream. (The cream can be whipped without dragging out appliances- simply pour the cream into a jar with a tight lid, and pass it around from brother to sister to shake wildly. After a few rounds, the cream will be whipped.) A scone or biscuit can be made "fancier" by adding nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, or a dollop of jam in the middle before baking.
Everybody has their favorite sort of sweet, but keep in mind that fruit is a colorful and tasty sweet in itself. No need to worry about a lack of cake and icing. If a sweet is desired, an older child can make cookies or brownies, and done small, they are very welcome with a cup of tea.
Mother is often left with the clean-up. If a child would keep in mind to rinse dishes as they get dirtied, and make sure to wipe up any spills while cooking, this will be an extra gift to Mother!
Make a Mother's Day Fan Card
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By Miss Paste, Crafts Editor
This fan card is very easy to make, and it can be done simply, as I have shown here, or made more elaborate with high-quality stickers, trims, and glitters.
You will need: Card stock, rubber stamps and ink pads, ribbon, glitter glue or t-shirt paint.
Step one:
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On a piece of card stock, place a large dinner plate. The plate should be half on and half off of the card stock. Trace around half of the plate.
Step one:
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On a piece of card stock, place a large dinner plate. The plate should be half on and half off of the card stock. Trace around half of the plate. Step two:
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Cut out the half-circle, and fold it in half. Now take a ruler and mark lines, as above, to make the fan slats.
Step three:
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Rubber stamp each fan section. To make it look more like separate fan slats, you can lay a sheet of paper over each section and stamp as seen above, if desired. My fan was stamped in three different colors. To make some colors less strong than others, stamp in the ink, then on a separate paper, and then on your project.
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Add a scallop, if desired, by tracing something small and round, such as salt shaker, a bottle cap, etc. I found a roll of tape for my scallops. Cut around the scallops, through both layers of the card.
Step five:
Outline the fan with glitter glue or t-shirt paint. Punch a small hole in the front part of the card, and thread ribbon through and tie in a bow. This fan would look pretty in a fancy paper, with cameos on each slat, with a real tassel instead of a ribbon, etc. etc. etc.
The Importance of Motherhood
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As a girl in my 'teens, I found the book "Beautiful Girlhood" by Mabel Hale to be very instructive and inspiring to me. Here are a few exerpts from the book regarding motherhood. You can order a beautiful new copy of this book edited by Mrs. Andreola, or you can read the original on Google books.
"Womanhood is a wonderful thing. In womankind we find the mothers of the race. There is no man so great, nor none sunk so low, but once he lay a helpless, innocent babe in a woman's arms, and was dependent upon her love and care for his existence. It is woman who rocks the cradle of the world, and holds the first affections of mankind. She possesses a power beyond that of a king on his throne. There was the ancient Jochebed who received the infant Moses from the hand of Pharaoh's daughter, and in a few short years she had him taught so to love his people and the God of his people that when he came to man's estate he chose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the honor of being the grandson of the king. Womanhood stands for all that is pure and clean and noble. She who does not make the world better for having lived in it has failed to be all that a woman should be."
"Most good girls become wives and mothers. There are some true-hearted women who do not, but they will very nearly all tell you, as old age creeps on them, that they feel certain they have missed the best that life could have given them. One woman who had given her life in noble and uplifting work, whose name is familiar in every home for her influence in the lives of other women, said when questioned on this very point (for she never married), "I would give it all for the touch of little hands." There is a heart-cry in every woman that can not be satisfied except in motherhood.
"If a girl knew that she was to be a teacher, an artist, or a musician, she would not put off all thought and preparation for her life work till she was ready to begin it, but instead would fit herself for it by study and practise. There would be years of hard work between her and success in her chosen calling.
"There is no calling higher than that of motherhood, and the place of wife is nearly as high. The wife, if she is what God means for her to be, is a helpmeet, a strength and constant blessing to her husband. He is a better man with a fuller and more useful life because of her influence. Without her, his life could not be perfect. To be this to one person all through a lifetime may mean much to any woman. And by making his life fuller, her own life is enlarged, and others are blessed by them. It is a wonderful and a noble thing to be a good wife, and the mistress of a real home.
"But the calling of a mother is yet higher. Then the woman brings into the world other beings, and is responsible to God and to the world for their care and training. It is a lifelong job, and one that will tell for good or bad to the end of the world. Not one woman who has been a mother has failed to leave her imprint on the world. There are now on record the names of women whose wicked lives and ungodly children and children's children down to the present generation have cost their States and cities thousands of dollars; and there are other women whose names are on record in life's history whose godly and upright lives have so influenced their children that they down to the present generation are a blessing and benediction in the world. Motherhood is a far- reaching destiny indeed. It is the highest calling, the noblest work, the greatest honor that can come to any woman. This is also what will, if used rightly, bring her the most happiness and genuine satisfaction of anything in life. For this God made her, and fitted her by nature."
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