I know, I know you’re coming to read today’s Not Me Monday. It’s coming, but first a little blog business.
I love it when people leave comments on my blog, sometimes they make me laugh, sometimes they help me to pray for you, often I learn something new or think about something from a different perspective. Comments also help me to get to know you. There are many of you whom I have never met and yet I know that we are like-minded and would be great friends if we ever have the opportunity to meet. Comments always let me know that someone is reading Raising Olives and that I’m not just wasting my time.
So, if you agree with me, disagree with me or if you just want to tell me that the kids are cute 
, leave a comment. You could even introduce yourself and simply let me know that you read Raising Olives 
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If you have left a comment on Raising Olives over the last week, I finally responded to it. Sorry it took a while, but I have things back together now and I hope that won’t happen again. If you left a comment or just want to keep up with the discussion here are most of the posts that I replied to:
- Teaching Reading
- Build a Better Schedule
- Cleaning Windows, Olives Style
- Decorating on a Budget: Salvaged Drawers
- Meet the Olives
- An Apron for Sadie
- Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
- SpellQuizzer Review and Giveaway
Also, if you have a question that doesn’t necessarily go with a post, feel free to click on “Visit the Raising Olives Community” on the Blog Frog widget in my right sidebar. There you can start or reply to a discussion and “talk” with other Raising Olives readers. You all have a lot of great ideas, the Raising Olives Community could be great place to share and learn.
So blog owners, how do you manage comments? What are your best tips for growing a blog community?
Mark says this is a boring post. Well, I can’t be smart, funny, witty, amazing and creative ALL the time. Don’t worry there will be a Not Me Monday coming soon.
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HI! wanted to let you know that i read on a regular basis…when i find time! You are one of the bloggers that have encouraged me in my own blog…in fact, i may even start not me mondays thanks to you and jennifer! i do enjoy your thoughts…i’m a sahm to four little girls, and our fifth girl is due in a few weeks…so i glean what i can when i can…i need lots and LOTS of help!
Gen
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Hi there! I found your blog a couple of weeks ago and have enjoyed it immensly! I’m a sahm of two little girls and love reading about homeschooling families with many children (as I hope to do/have both someday!). Thanks for sharing your life, opinions, experiences and cute kids with us all! When I have more than 2 minutes I’d love to email you with a few questions!
Blessings,
Lisa
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Good Morning! I read your blog almost daily and am guilty of reading and running:) I so enjoy your posts and get inspired often! I will try to comment more…especially since I find myself thinking about what I’ve read during the day. I’m a SAHM of three. My oldest son has Asperger’s Syndrome, he’s 10 and such a blessing!! Our next son is 9 and brings in the laughs. He recently complained that he was the only one that seems to get hurt all the time(bruises, scrapes and the like). I told him NOT to complain! Those are marks of bravery and show a sign of adventure! You should have seen his chest puff up! And we have our 7 year old daughter. She definately brought the girl factor! She can get up in a tree with her brother and then join me with her apron on in the kitchen. I love watching our three together. We are also a homeschooling family. I love this adventure and I love walking it with my Lord and other Believers:) Thanks for all you do!!
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I love your blog! I put your button on my blog today
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I’m a homeschooling mom with 13 children, 9 in school, and I skim your blog often. Thanks for sharing with us.
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Sorry I haven’t commented in a while…Been on vacation with our 2 kids (of 7) who are still living at home. I think this may be the last time for our youngest daughter and I was soaking up every minute of it. You know I love reading your blog and love to respond. I have been teaching my grown kids how to make laundry soap so they can save money. It’s been a big hit with my oldest daughter. If you feel led to pray for my 20 yr. old Seth, who was laid off on friday, I am praying for him to find another job right away. Every prayer helps! Thanks for your blog, it is a bright spot in my day.
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I LOVE your blog! I’m a devoted reader, although I don’t think about commenting much. I should, but I never know what to say, or I just forget! I will try to comment more from now on!
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I guess that means I have to comment right?
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Hi. I’m a homeschooling mom of 10 children (8 left at home)who has recently discovered your blog. I enjoy it and have passed it on to friends.
Thanks for sharing. BTW, I’m from Canada. (Just so you know, your readers are internationl).
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Raising Olives Reply:
July 21st, 2009 at 6:24 am
Wow, we may be the small family if we got together with a group of readers, how fun is that. Nice to meet you all. Those closer to the beginning of the road, enjoy every moment. It keeps getting better and better!!!
Lisa, Glad you’re back. I though maybe you had left for good.
Please feel free to email with questions and of course comment. I know that everyone is busy, so don’t make it a burden. Just every once in a while would be nice!
Thanks for the introductions, it is nice to know a bit about your families. You are why I write, so if you have any ideas, suggestions or anything that you would like to hear about, please let me know.
Blessings,
Kimberly
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I know, I am a retired homeschool mom, but I love watching your kids grow. They leave home all too fast!
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Hi, Kimberly. I thoroughly enjoy your blog. We are a tiny family, expecting our sixth blessing in early November. Just moved to MI, from IA. We also homeschool. Thanks for sharing about your family!
Sheila
BFF to Phil
Mama to Isaac, Zechariah, Mary, Ezra, Phoebe, two with Jesus, one coming this Fall!!!
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Hey gurl. Just letting you know that I have been trying to keep up with RO, but things here have been NUTS. Lil Jo broke his arm Friday, and that is just one of a string of mishaps that have happened here in the Moriarty household lately. Fortunantly only that one and a very short haircut for my beautiful (use to be)goldie locks, are the only two that directly involve the children. I am still making the laundry soap as you suggested, and even washing my clothes by hand. (ok that one is based upon us not having a washer at the moment.) I wanted you to know I have not forgotten about you, and the kids ask about your kidz often. We will get together soon. Just have to get a little dust settled from the recent windstorms. Huggs to all the babies, and big kids alike. Many blessings to you and your wonderful family. Thank you again for the many things you have taught me, and keep posting those wonderful insights. I AM still reading, every chance I get. Huggs to all!
–A
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Raising Olives Reply:
July 22nd, 2009 at 6:50 am
LOL Sheila, “tiny family”. I’d like to see you say that in a crowded room.
Congrats on your impending arrival!
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Hello, I’m Jessica. I’m a newbie. New to your blog, new to teaching, new to the conviction to give fertility to God. I have a daughter who is a few months from turning 3, a son who is 11 months, and one in heaven between the two. I was homeschooled as a child and now am beginning with my daughter on reading skills, although she seems more interested in writing.
I have recently come to terms with the concept of having as many kids as God gives us. My husband is not in agreement so I’m just praying and leaving it alone with him. God will bring him around in time! I have been having trouble getting support from the local homeschoolers. They are acting like I’m damaging my daughter by teaching her reading/writing skills so young. I’m not forcing them on her, just playing games that relate to what she’s interested in, but I seem to be doing swomething terrible in their minds. So I just started a message board so I can have my support group online eventually when people find it. Since apparently I did not make a good first impression with the locals. :-/
God bless you!
I thought maybe God was gonna give me a break after the homeschooling and fertility convictions but not so. He is working on my heart regarding wearing a headcovering lately. I’m going to admit I’m not thrilled, but I’m seeking and studying, wrestling with it until I have a firm conviction one way or another. I will say with all this I’m feeling closer to God than I have in a very long time!
Anyway, I’m sorry I wrote a book… I was just going to introduce myself! Lol! Sorry. Anyway I have enjoyed what I’ve read here so far and will be back!
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