tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post1683274346779931550..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: TToT, Week 26Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-51538362441045358142013-12-15T13:44:24.319-05:002013-12-15T13:44:24.319-05:00How did I miss this post? I'm so behind! I don...How did I miss this post? I'm so behind! I don't have that big of a family, so I can't imagine such a gathering! The food must have been fantastic!<br /><br />I know what you mean about those pronouncements that "this may be my last _____." My mom does that sometimes now, and it really upsets me. I realize she's just being pragmatic, but I would like to stay in my bubble that has everyone living happily and healthfully forever.<br /><br />Can you come over and strip some wallpaper for me?Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-73059566073695939902013-12-05T07:10:27.940-05:002013-12-05T07:10:27.940-05:00Me, too!
It truly is a blessing. Time and forgivi...Me, too!<br />It truly is a blessing. Time and forgiving hearts can really change things.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-48853421199257199772013-12-05T01:53:16.083-05:002013-12-05T01:53:16.083-05:00I just love when the TToT list is easy as pie! Sou...I just love when the TToT list is easy as pie! Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday. And to #4 I say a big hooray to your parents. Divorce can be so difficult, but I've also seen it turn out well for all concerned when everyone gets along and can be together for the sake of all in the family. What a blessing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-51022809642858125792013-12-03T23:07:47.252-05:002013-12-03T23:07:47.252-05:00It really was. Very true! Can't tell you how...It really was. Very true! Can't tell you how many times things HAVE gone wrong in past years. We never let it take away the laughter completely, though.<br /><br />Kari, you don't have to visit everyone. It's rule #21.8. Only visit a couple if you don't have time. This is supposed to be FUN!!<br /><br />OH, make the cookies. Then tell me what you think.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-6851755596088678152013-12-03T22:18:47.716-05:002013-12-03T22:18:47.716-05:00What a lovely Thanksgiving all around! -- always n...What a lovely Thanksgiving all around! -- always nice when a family trip goes smoothly (because so many things CAN go wrong and often times you can get waylaid), people getting along, surprise visit -- just some really awesome awesomeness! <br /><br />I'm late to getting around to people's TToT --- I feel SO far behind! ;)<br /><br />I am making a goal (which I seldom do) to make your snickerdoodles for Christmas. Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825026066797480342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-85338401017666715012013-12-02T14:14:54.870-05:002013-12-02T14:14:54.870-05:00We did. No one got beat up in a parking lot and n...We did. No one got beat up in a parking lot and no one fell off of any beds. :)<br /><br />My dad certainly was brilliant in the moment he suggested getting the hall. <br /><br />My parents have come a long way over the past 30 years. It's been wonderful these last 10 or so.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-29929254394397184802013-12-02T14:13:16.550-05:002013-12-02T14:13:16.550-05:00I love having family traditions! :) They are fun...I love having family traditions! :) They are fun to read about, too. <br /><br />It was a lovely, unexpected morning of relaxation. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-7975180463284983262013-12-02T14:12:21.689-05:002013-12-02T14:12:21.689-05:00I pray it continues after my grandma finally does ...I pray it continues after my grandma finally does pass. (As much as I joke, it's bound to happen some day.) I'd be really sad if everyone started to split off.<br /><br />It is always a good time when the family gets together. And I am grateful to my parents for allowing it to happen.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-46229617376891333722013-12-02T09:29:28.768-05:002013-12-02T09:29:28.768-05:00Sounds like you had a really lovely holiday! Renti...Sounds like you had a really lovely holiday! Renting a hall to house all of you is such a great idea. Also jealous that your parents tolerate one another and even enjoy being around each other! That makes such a huge difference!!Kristi Campbellhttp://www.findingninee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-50862420972222004732013-12-02T07:43:23.780-05:002013-12-02T07:43:23.780-05:00I love reading about family traditions! And I'...I love reading about family traditions! And I'm super thankful you got to stay in bed and read to your heart's desire. That makes me smile the most!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-4751162886253372882013-12-01T22:32:09.862-05:002013-12-01T22:32:09.862-05:00their arguments aside and find a way to love you a...their arguments aside and find a way to love you and family more.Mary Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364984522554522146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-52279653942676312092013-12-01T22:31:33.913-05:002013-12-01T22:31:33.913-05:00That is such a great family tradition. My family h...That is such a great family tradition. My family has become smaller and more splintered with aunts and uncles concentrating on their on children and grands. We hardly ever get together like that any more. Congrats on such a great extended family gathering. Sounds like a wonderful time. I am glad you mother and father were able to putMary Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364984522554522146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-4515529910375234392013-12-01T19:52:07.920-05:002013-12-01T19:52:07.920-05:00Hahahaha!!! That is so funny, in a macabre sort o...Hahahaha!!! That is so funny, in a macabre sort of way. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-76672738637163518132013-12-01T19:51:24.475-05:002013-12-01T19:51:24.475-05:00Thank you, Lizzi! I don't recall ever being g...Thank you, Lizzi! I don't recall ever being given any of that magical bark! I did post the recipe and said how easy they are to make... :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-44975215357436607252013-12-01T18:38:16.067-05:002013-12-01T18:38:16.067-05:00I reckon you're gonna have to barter with Salt...I reckon you're gonna have to barter with Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark (hey, it's an excuse for you to have some too, right?)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-89566342213779015262013-12-01T17:55:38.402-05:002013-12-01T17:55:38.402-05:00My mom is now 85 but has been leaving what I refer...My mom is now 85 but has been leaving what I refer to (with not a slight bit of sarcastic nostalgia) as the "Christmas Death Letter." It is a letter she leaves for me every year in her box of Christmas ornaments ... it opens..."If you're reading this I must be dead..." Yeah, it makes for a pretty great holiday experience! LOL. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864898827831713032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-15625802610791064792013-12-01T16:41:29.138-05:002013-12-01T16:41:29.138-05:00Love your list...but I'm still waiting for tho...Love your list...but I'm still waiting for those Snickerdoodles. Anyone else out there gotten any of these allegedly-fabulous Snickerdoodles? True, while they are not chocolate I like a good Snickerdoodle...Mrs. Always Randomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621796911952199649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-47043803087936505122013-12-01T15:50:50.511-05:002013-12-01T15:50:50.511-05:00It really was. Thanksgiving is the big holiday in...It really was. Thanksgiving is the big holiday in our family. Everyone does his best to get to town for it. Christmas is the holiday where everyone does their own thing and gets together with the in-laws. We are the only ones who head to Ohio for Christmas, and it's because my husband's mom is also there. <br />Wow!! That is a huge family!<br />Glad you liked it!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-88836126012725470632013-12-01T15:48:27.664-05:002013-12-01T15:48:27.664-05:00I will forever be grateful to my parents for getti...I will forever be grateful to my parents for getting past their differences and giving us these wonderful chances to spend time all together.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-75144978995831458852013-12-01T15:46:06.785-05:002013-12-01T15:46:06.785-05:00We did. It's a great system we have. My brot...We did. It's a great system we have. My brother and his wife have the same arrangement. I will forever be grateful to my husband and sister-in-law for being so understanding about it.<br />With my kids getting bigger, we can really get a lot done for them all in a short amount of time. It makes me happy to be able to do it for them. <br />I'm sure your help was greatly appreciated. I'm guessing it was as good for you, though, as it was for them.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-13702374631253910042013-12-01T15:43:04.685-05:002013-12-01T15:43:04.685-05:00It am most certainly fortunate to have parents who...It am most certainly fortunate to have parents who can finally get along so well. Makes the holidays even more special. Thanks!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-22296997897560456772013-12-01T15:42:12.761-05:002013-12-01T15:42:12.761-05:00It mostly takes the pressure off my grandma. My d...It mostly takes the pressure off my grandma. My dad and stepmom still do quite a bit to give the place a homey feel and get the turkey cooked. But, it does mean no one's house gets destroyed by the 11 boys running around. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-28242624306995284342013-12-01T15:39:50.149-05:002013-12-01T15:39:50.149-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-37467430220290621702013-12-01T15:39:32.945-05:002013-12-01T15:39:32.945-05:00Wow! What a story! What a great lady!
My grand...Wow! What a story! What a great lady! <br />My grandma doesn't have anything more than high blood pressure. And she's still living on her own. I'm guessing she'll still be around next year, but I'm still going to spend as much time in Ohio as I can, just in case.<br /><br />Thanks. My great-aunt is a hoot.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-58905748319016648842013-12-01T15:36:51.445-05:002013-12-01T15:36:51.445-05:00I had a wonderful trip, indeed.
I had a wonderful trip, indeed. <br /><br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.com