tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post4671362895762646090..comments2024-02-09T22:25:09.763-08:00Comments on The Power Exchange: Beneath a Shady Treemousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-32870067999654528222012-05-23T23:45:58.870-07:002012-05-23T23:45:58.870-07:00Not a problem!! Thanks for reading Conina!Not a problem!! Thanks for reading Conina!mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-87507773883555474472012-05-23T23:44:46.520-07:002012-05-23T23:44:46.520-07:00sin,
You might be surprised, it's easier than...sin,<br /><br />You might be surprised, it's easier than it seems it would be. It's also kinda mentally freeing, once it's embraced, but it takes time to embrace it.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />mousemousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-8430047104630317422012-05-23T16:10:25.905-07:002012-05-23T16:10:25.905-07:00I cannot imagine not talking for a whole day. Of c...I cannot imagine not talking for a whole day. Of course if my Dom set this task he would also allow me to talk to my children BUT, still, to not talk at all to him, to not share my feelings or chatter or tell the stories of the day... that would be very hard for me. And a correspondingly large step in my submission I suppose.<br /><br />-sinsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082648132476803815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-21450451303908781362012-05-22T08:15:06.821-07:002012-05-22T08:15:06.821-07:00Vesta - Yes, it's the same, although mouse use...Vesta - Yes, it's the same, although mouse uses a combo of whole wheat pastry flour and regular unbleached white flour. <br /><br />The house really is coming together, but it's a slow process, as a good friend is frequently reminding mouse decorating and creating a home is a journey. <br /><br />Oh yes mouse is very proud of the way things are coming together...and that table....Really should have snapped a picture....It looked sooooooo nice. It's a bad habit of mouse, getting so wrapped up in whatever she's doing, and doesn't think to grab a camera or even her phone! <br /><br />Hugs,<br />mousemousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-81642554637615246072012-05-22T08:06:01.839-07:002012-05-22T08:06:01.839-07:00sfp - awwww....you're too sweet!sfp - awwww....you're too sweet!mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-77043696575355708452012-05-22T08:05:00.917-07:002012-05-22T08:05:00.917-07:00BF - it does make one stop and kinda think a bit.....BF - it does make one stop and kinda think a bit...pause maybe? Yes it does lead to some very introspective thoughts...<br /><br />Hugmousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-46954824242361155002012-05-22T08:02:59.499-07:002012-05-22T08:02:59.499-07:00Well, you didn't know that until all the comme...Well, you didn't know that until all the comments were published ;-)<br /><br />You just can't predict which post will generate lots of comments or lots of questions....When they're all the basically the same question...well mouse feels that she's goofed by not being more clear to begin with.<br /><br />The honey, because it's soooo thick is a great starting point...he normally makes mouse hold it in her mouth around an hour or so...And he started it right at AM nap time so that part was easy.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />mousemousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-63895227476572286602012-05-22T03:51:49.099-07:002012-05-22T03:51:49.099-07:00I realise I was something like third in line askin...I realise I was something like third in line asking this question... Thank you for answering so politely!<br /><br />And then I totally get it! And yeah, I can see how the honey would work to take a short break, be still, and then continue on in a calmer direction.chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14678861336738951199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-47512376853356373462012-05-22T01:11:42.109-07:002012-05-22T01:11:42.109-07:00mouse; I am wondering if a scone in America is the...mouse; I am wondering if a scone in America is the same thing as in England/Australia. Flour, milk, butter, a little sugar and keep rolling it out and then cut it up, brush with egg and cook in the oven for about ten minutes?? Your breakfast sounds lovely and I think it is lovely how you have embraced making your home a beautiful place to be and your table a wonderful place to eat. You should be very proud.Vestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03677044322646962128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-56967012380014472472012-05-21T18:38:20.208-07:002012-05-21T18:38:20.208-07:00I haven't made scones in ages - now I really r...I haven't made scones in ages - now I really really want to make some.<br /><br />I love you two -- you're so good for each other -- tis was a nice distraction for my day<br /><br />thank you mouse<br /><br />sfpstrivingforpeacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985424060354882831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-62172163335257822562012-05-21T14:53:09.666-07:002012-05-21T14:53:09.666-07:00Oh my, it would absolutely kill me to be forbidden...Oh my, it would absolutely kill me to be forbidden to talk for a whole day! Having said that, I often find that quiet time leaves me feeling very philosophical, so I can see how it would be of benefit, even if it were imposed as opposed to being a choice lol.<br /><br />Flip xButterfly Fliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630346010695495162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-41038603091025731842012-05-21T14:10:37.487-07:002012-05-21T14:10:37.487-07:00I was totally going to ask this question. Thank yo...I was totally going to ask this question. Thank you for answering it. :)Coninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267844904414770524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-28225344114189478702012-05-21T12:55:35.548-07:002012-05-21T12:55:35.548-07:00tori -- first mouse is totally not offended. It w...tori -- first mouse is totally not offended. It was an "oh dear," moment when mouse decided to start that label. After talking it over with Daddy, mouse decided to go ahead. There is nothing wrong with wanting to have things "nice" or the house "clean" <br /><br />And it's nice to have it embraced. <br /><br />Since mouse can be a bit of chatterbox...lol...it's almost a relief being told not to speak. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />mousemousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-62825336739934270912012-05-21T12:48:20.356-07:002012-05-21T12:48:20.356-07:00faerie - Yep sometimes they can come true!faerie - Yep sometimes they can come true!mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-19585500104344176782012-05-21T12:47:27.300-07:002012-05-21T12:47:27.300-07:00Thanks Joyce! It wasn't a very exciting week...Thanks Joyce! It wasn't a very exciting weekend, but it was kinda fun.mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-58043912319877472642012-05-21T12:45:58.715-07:002012-05-21T12:45:58.715-07:00The wonderful thing about scones is that you can d...The wonderful thing about scones is that you can do them a million different ways...and dough freezes soooooo well! Right now, our stock needs repleshing...lol. Think there are only 4 left in the freezer...<br /><br />Thinking of doing some lemon dill ones for summer...<br /><br />Not talking does that, it makes you much more self aware of what you're doing...<br /><br />And while it's a struggle, it's also nice. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />mousemousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-7885073808288560892012-05-21T10:36:39.622-07:002012-05-21T10:36:39.622-07:00I was thinking when reading this about one of your...I was thinking when reading this about one of your labels...stepford wifery and this post well its like that...being a stepford wife that is but i dont mean that in an offensive way.<br /><br />One of the reasons my ex gave as a contributing factor for breaking up(the father of my children) is because he said it was like living with a stepford wife and he couldnt handle it..(amongst other issues) but i enjoy cooking, looking after the home, the children and of course the bossman, but the difference is in this relationship its embraced, its just normal.<br /><br />As for not talking..well yeah i get that quite a bit..i bet that doesnt come as much of a surprise lol<br /><br />tori xtorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358391889176400481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-50049458407656553022012-05-21T08:46:29.827-07:002012-05-21T08:46:29.827-07:00The sweetest of fairy tales :) Thank you for shari...The sweetest of fairy tales :) Thank you for sharing that mouse that fairy tales can come true sometimes.faerie wingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09749617812384896845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-1124226339354474442012-05-21T08:23:56.472-07:002012-05-21T08:23:56.472-07:00A delightful way to spend the weekend! Homemade s...A delightful way to spend the weekend! Homemade scones...have a recipe but haven't tried it yet, after reading your blog will have too.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JoyceJoychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708436141791400887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-86043481045276872572012-05-21T08:14:24.144-07:002012-05-21T08:14:24.144-07:00Oh your breakfast sounds soooo lovely! It's be...Oh your breakfast sounds soooo lovely! It's been ages since I made scones, might have to do that next weekend. And perhaps we will have a nice breakfast outside to celebrate school getting out. Thanks for sharing your beautiful morning. <br /><br />I've never not spoken all day, except for times when I've lost my voice. Those times it did make me aware of how often I use my voice in a much too loud fashion. That sounds like a very difficult, yet soothing experience.Serenityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885913777602699200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-85501634254338464082012-05-21T08:10:46.880-07:002012-05-21T08:10:46.880-07:00You probably will...sometimes in relationships it ...You probably will...sometimes in relationships it feels like you're not even reading the same book...but then you realize you are on the same chapter and close to the same page...<br /><br />Wisteria is gorgeous. Our Lilac bloomed a bit late this year so we were able to enjoy it more. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />mousemousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-47041005937079188022012-05-21T08:07:51.524-07:002012-05-21T08:07:51.524-07:00The no talking rule never applies to the children ...The no talking rule never applies to the children or to the baby. :-) It more or less applies to all unneeded chatter (mouse is very prone to do). Although the older child wasn't seen or heard from much (kiddo is allergic to yard work). <br /><br />Being still is more like a short journey...at first it's impossible (hence the use of honey), but then gets easier. It's a nice reset for mouse because she must really consider what she will say...<br /><br />Hugs,<br />mousemousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-73741455962977014632012-05-21T07:59:43.508-07:002012-05-21T07:59:43.508-07:00The rule doesn't apply to the kids. But we at...The rule doesn't apply to the kids. But we at the mention of yard work, we hardly saw the 12 year old most of the day...well except for meal time...<br /><br />LOLmousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-70224969077671611072012-05-21T07:58:32.498-07:002012-05-21T07:58:32.498-07:00LOL. Well the no talking rule really doesn't ...LOL. Well the no talking rule really doesn't apply to the kids anyway...But when Daddy mentioned yard work the 12 year old kiddo spent much of the day in hiding. <br /><br />Of course mouse was allowed to sing to the baby and do all the normal stuff for babygirl. Who just loved being outside a decent chunk of the day. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />mousemousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837530120535693314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1122051460450771848.post-55740697419858078952012-05-21T07:03:40.709-07:002012-05-21T07:03:40.709-07:00Sounds like a lovely weekend! I'm longing for ...Sounds like a lovely weekend! I'm longing for June, when Mistress has said she'll stop working at all hours... <br /><br />But how on earth do you manage not to say anything for a whole day with two kids in the house?? It's a serious question, because I'm in awe. <br /><br />I would love to be able to do things like that in our everyday life, but there hasn't been a day since little S was born when I could have managed to not say things; even when she was tiny she craved singing and cooing and funny noises. :-) Or did Omega handle all kid-related stuff all day? <br /><br />If my question is in any way offensive I'm really sorry, I worry it might come out the wrong way. I'm simply hoping you two have some great solution/way of thinking/strategy we can borrow, to incorporate more control despite kid-handling. :-) <br /><br />(Because around her, kid around = very little fun or control being had, and I'm thinking we're doing something wrong.)chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14678861336738951199noreply@blogger.com