Valorie Delp's comments

Would You Allow Your Child to Wear a Purity Ring? - Blog Entry

07 Dec 2008 09:38 AM

Well they're not endangering themselves in gym class like the students are. ;-) Although I suppose since rules are rules then the teachers--especially females who might have a diamond or similar stone--must take off their wedding ring to teach.

Volunteering When You Have Other Children - Blog Entry

07 Dec 2008 05:28 AM

I personally do not volunteer unless it's when my spouse is home or it's something I can do from home. I cannot do a good job volunteering with my chidlren with me. Plus, when I do volunteer, part of my purpose is supporting or being with that one child--something that is extremely important in our family.

Would You Allow Your Child to Wear a Purity Ring? - Blog Entry

07 Dec 2008 05:25 AM

Oh Samual--I don't know how I missed your comment earlier! ;-) The world is right again!

To me it's a religious equality thing--but otherwise I would agree--even on rules that I think are stupid.

Would You Allow Your Child to Wear a Purity Ring? - Blog Entry

07 Dec 2008 05:23 AM

Dr. Newmom your sarchasm is pretty offensive. And yeah--to some of us a purity ring actually is a "Christian" symbol--an item worn out of respect for our religious beliefs. She can take it off when it is deemed dangerous like gym class. But for us (I really can't speak for this girl or anyone else who wears them) that ring will be given during a 'rite of passage' ceremony. Sounds like something worn out of religious beliefs to me?

Andrea--you are much closer to this age than we are. . .so maybe I'll change my mind later? ;-) But for us at least, purity rings are also a committment to staying pure in all things--that includes dating--which we will not/don't encourage/allow, what you watch on television, as well as physical contact with the opposite sex. So at 12, it's not, "Don't go have sex," it's "What does it mean to make every thought captive in obedience to Christ, to think on things that are good, lovely, and pure. . .etc." It's a reminder, commitment, etc. that keeping your heart pure is not just about not having sex. Not suggesting you should give your daughter one earlier. . .just expanding on my above comments. ;-)

What Kind of Parents Take Their Kids Shopping on Black Friday? - Blog Entry

06 Dec 2008 05:54 AM

Actually. . .I must confess that my little kids did NOT love the parade. It was me and my dh that were all gung ho on the tradition! ;-) But I appreciate your affirmation that I'm a moderately sane mom.

Would You Allow Your Child to Wear a Purity Ring? - Blog Entry

06 Dec 2008 05:53 AM

I agree with the mom. . .especially in light of the fact that if Muslim students are allowed to wear certain items out of respect for their religious beliefs, then Christians should be allowed to as well. To answer your blog's title--yes, our children will get purity rings (even beore the Jonas brothers wore them) and if there is a purity ball nearby when they are that age--the girls will do that with dad in lieu of prom. They will get their rings on the 12th birthday along with certain tasks to complete towards womanhood or manhood. ;-)

Homeschooling in December - Blog Entry

05 Dec 2008 07:21 PM

We do some things in December but there's too much going on--I don't stress. What we get done, we get done. After all, the books are very, very patient and will wait. The opportunity to dance in the Nutcracker however. . .well, this is the time to do it.

I find that the long winter months are a great time for us to make up lost time because we're stuck indoors and there's not too much else to do. My kids are usually happily compliant and there aren't the distractions of blossoming spring--etc.

The Pros and Cons of a Large Refrigerator - Blog Entry

05 Dec 2008 02:02 PM

Oh geez. . .if we put our meats outside we'd have ourselves a little animal wildlife party going.

Cutting Corners On Formula Could Be Fatal - Blog Entry

05 Dec 2008 02:01 PM

whoa--twice now--I agree with Samual. (This is a dangerous trend and must be stopped! LOL)

What Kind of Parents Take Their Kids Shopping on Black Friday? - Blog Entry

01 Dec 2008 02:14 PM

Now Michele. . .are there really bats in the land of Ell? ;-) Now see, I've heard people say that 6am is too early to have little kids out. . .but it's a special day for us. Just like letting your kids stay up late isn't the norm--just a special occassion.

Now we have sat--all of us minus the twins who were still in utero--in the freezing rain to watch the parade. I'm not sure that makes us less crazy! LOL