tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post3440588591865355792..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: I'm 43. Yay Me. TToT Week 75Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-64099914102912085882014-11-25T08:01:53.964-05:002014-11-25T08:01:53.964-05:00Thanks! I'm glad you like them.
I have seen y...Thanks! I'm glad you like them.<br />I have seen your grey posts, and I'm with you. It is just so much maintenance I don't want to have to deal with. When I start going grey, I'm planning on letting it happen. Hopefully it will be a good grey like your friends' grey! Looking forward to seeing your "after" photos when yours finally grows out.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-76594570334272062372014-11-25T08:00:06.206-05:002014-11-25T08:00:06.206-05:00Yay! Thanks for sticking with it. :)
43 is an o...Yay! Thanks for sticking with it. :)<br /><br />43 is an odd number. (Math geeks will like that sentence.) I still have a hard time believing it is a number that describes my age.<br /><br />Weekends most certainly have a lot of dishes, since the kids aren't in school. Thankfully, we have a dishwasher that holds a whole mess of dishes. Even more thankfully, on the weekends, I don't load or unload. The kids and Bryan take care of it. It usually gets run once a day.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-35829146863802412402014-11-24T23:20:35.288-05:002014-11-24T23:20:35.288-05:00what a wonderful list! So many blessings in your ...what a wonderful list! So many blessings in your life. It's always encouraging to read your blog, you always look on the bright side. Just my 2 cents, don't dye your hair, even when the grays appear! I regret that I started and i'm now writing a series about giving up the (dye) bottle. You can read my thoughts under the category "shades of gray." It's been liberating to stop dyeing, and I'm making peace with the grays. They're just a color, they don't mean anything. :-) Happy belated birthday!Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-26782319404490744992014-11-24T17:42:50.240-05:002014-11-24T17:42:50.240-05:00no gender specificity this year... never again tho...no gender specificity this year... never again though... we gave them to needy farms... and my vet owed me one for taking a rooster off her hands last summer... so she took one ... and I suspect did what you would have done with it...a bit of coq au vin perhaps?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864898827831713032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-14958985466146347302014-11-24T14:41:36.678-05:002014-11-24T14:41:36.678-05:00I made through the list! Happy belated Birthday! I...I made through the list! Happy belated Birthday! I am wrapping up 43 in a couple of weeks. I really want to color my hair not because there's gray but because there isn't anything to cover up I want to say this is my natural hair color on my birthday. I've got like two gray hairs and since I've been letting my hair grow grow out from short, they are hard to find. As for 43 it was the oddest as I couldn't ever remember how old I was without asking my husband how old he was and subtract one or asking my dad and then adding 20. Maybe 44 will be easier to remember. Anywho... I'm just curious just in a regular weekend how often do you load and unload the dishwasher?Kenya G. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901164070843042029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-88372533453588109642014-11-24T13:01:37.061-05:002014-11-24T13:01:37.061-05:00You were born on Christmas?!?!? Ever seen the car...You were born on Christmas?!?!? Ever seen the cartoon of the wise men giving Jesus the gifts with the bubble above their heads saying, "This is your birthday AND Christmas gift"? Cracks me up.<br />You may come here anytime. You always leave such lovely comments. :)<br /><br />I don't love my hair color as much as I am too lazy to do anything about it. It's hard enough to get myself a haircut. Coloring would mean way too much work.<br />I know plenty of people who love Aldi. They just built one nearby, and it is packed every day.<br />Our schools raise lots and lots of cans. The elementary/middle school makes it into a contest, so kids even put in their own money to make sure they win the contest.<br />It was the first time in YEARS that all the bedding was clean at the same time. I'm just a bit excited about my new washer and dryer. :)<br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-33591550880025774932014-11-24T12:57:03.140-05:002014-11-24T12:57:03.140-05:00I do. Good heavens! I had no idea. I knew pregn...I do. Good heavens! I had no idea. I knew pregnancy could change it drastically (a friend of mine had natural hair that was bleach blonde. When she got pregnant, it started growing in dark brown. Unbelievable, really.) but had no idea trauma could. <br /><br />I imagine you skip right along with him some days. It's fun to skip. :)<br /><br />Oh, FB.<br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-71442212548595157622014-11-24T12:48:44.443-05:002014-11-24T12:48:44.443-05:00Hahaha! I feel so much better for standing there ...Hahaha! I feel so much better for standing there watching my washer and dryer going. My family made fun of me. I guess only the people who do most of the laundry understand. :)<br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-62649819971564123832014-11-24T12:29:04.645-05:002014-11-24T12:29:04.645-05:00I turn 42 in one month and one day, and I totally ...I turn 42 in one month and one day, and I totally appreciate this list more than I can ever even tell you. Because responding to EACH of 43 reasons with my ability to ramble on, would really be a punishment for you, believe me! What an amazingly awesome list! <br />I love your hair color! I wish I could love mine. I don't mind the gray, it's the faded boring brown, that turns orange w/chlorinated water that bothers me. I LIKE my gray pieces. And I love Aldi! With all my heart. It's the greatest. One of the reasons I'm able to be home with my kids. I love that you & the kids participate in a food drive. In our country it's especially heart-breaking to think of people going hungry. We're on a strict budget, but I always find cans and even monetary donations to our food bank. Such a beautiful thing.<br />I can't imagine ALL of our bedding being clean at once, and we only have 5 beds in the house. WELL DONE!<br />So glad your knee is better. Just in time for winter! hahahaha it'll be nice to fight off Cabin Fever with getting around this winter, though. <br />Happiest of birthdays! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170306739961711124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-35263862722544252662014-11-24T07:56:30.539-05:002014-11-24T07:56:30.539-05:00You have your natural hair colour? What?! I'm ...You have your natural hair colour? What?! I'm jealous. I had to start dying my hair after I injured my back at 23. Apparently major trauma shocks your system. You should've seen it after they reconstructed the fecker.<br />My son loves to skip too! He does it the entire 10 minute walk which is now a 6 to 8 minute-ish walk to school. It's awesome.<br />Oh facebook messages.<br />Happy birthday girl!!!!! xoxoKimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-14197807147243991162014-11-24T00:04:35.896-05:002014-11-24T00:04:35.896-05:00I think we have the same washing machine! I love ...I think we have the same washing machine! I love the little song. When I got mine, I sat on the floor and watched the laundry tumble, then smiled when it finished its load and played that pleasant little tune. <br /><br />Your entire list gives a glimpse into life in one big, happy family, and makes me smile. Happy birthday!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-28806361079718226602014-11-23T22:39:46.544-05:002014-11-23T22:39:46.544-05:00It's really the washing machine that is amazin...It's really the washing machine that is amazing. It isn't right how much I love that thing, but I can't help myself. :)<br /><br />Thank you, Brittnei. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-11966347750166826732014-11-23T22:38:49.930-05:002014-11-23T22:38:49.930-05:00Thank you!
You are an Ocean's 11 fan, aren...Thank you!<br /><br />You are an Ocean's 11 fan, aren't you? I can tell.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-52448174066892043122014-11-23T22:38:19.160-05:002014-11-23T22:38:19.160-05:00Thank you! You will love that book for the giggle...Thank you! You will love that book for the giggles it gets out of Tucker alone. <br /><br />We laughed when we went through the list of things that could have caused the hives. We deduced it couldn't have been soap, seeing as how he hadn't showered in at least 2 days. :)<br /><br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-38376123427905405402014-11-23T22:36:31.189-05:002014-11-23T22:36:31.189-05:00I really did.
Thank you!I really did. <br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-21841372075893285432014-11-23T22:36:14.812-05:002014-11-23T22:36:14.812-05:00Thanks! There are still moments, but the knee is ...Thanks! There are still moments, but the knee is sooooo much better.<br /><br />Oh those really cold days, my favorite time of day is the afternoon when the sun shines through the window and right onto the couch. I sit down and just bask in the warm rays.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-4946524489315013622014-11-23T22:34:59.882-05:002014-11-23T22:34:59.882-05:00Silver is a lovely color. Honestly, it looks real...Silver is a lovely color. Honestly, it looks really good on you!<br /><br />Thanks for reading. You're the best.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-65930166919095914442014-11-23T22:34:20.032-05:002014-11-23T22:34:20.032-05:00I'm sorry! I don't know why you always lo...I'm sorry! I don't know why you always lose comments. I would fix it if I knew anything about computers.<br /><br />If you don't dye it, it is natural. <br /><br />Six! Did you ask for straight run or did you specify gender? That would be a lot of mis-sexed birds! What did you do with the other 5? Cause I know you didn't do what we would have done...<br /><br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-47154177105224451132014-11-23T21:13:25.365-05:002014-11-23T21:13:25.365-05:00Where do I begin? So happy that you've been w...Where do I begin? So happy that you've been with us for 43 years now! Skip is 15! I just read that post. Hehe. :) All bedding is clean. You're amazing. I often get so exited to hear of your family's adventures. You have such a beautiful, fun family! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-7127938227696834432014-11-23T19:21:29.157-05:002014-11-23T19:21:29.157-05:00Happy birthday!
That's a lovely list--the hair...Happy birthday!<br />That's a lovely list--the hair, cake, Ocean's Eleven--all of it:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-18226816687017102822014-11-23T18:08:15.185-05:002014-11-23T18:08:15.185-05:00Happy happy birthday, Christine!!! What an awesome...Happy happy birthday, Christine!!! What an awesome list of 43 thankfuls! I saw The Book With No Pictures on Facebook and ordered it - glad to hear that it's as awesome as it looks!!! Skipping is awesome!! Also so is Skip! And hives, huh? I used to get them as a kid - turned out they were from Bounce Dryer Sheets and also from Dial soap (yup). Happy birthday! May this year continue to bless you will all of the thankfuls and some memorable moments. Kristi Campbellhttp://www.findingninee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-47086251810297707832014-11-23T17:38:31.420-05:002014-11-23T17:38:31.420-05:00dammit.... why do I always lose comments here? I w...dammit.... why do I always lose comments here? I was saying that I read them all ... cuz yknow how could I not considering #2... there may have been some equally as important! My natural color is now grey... is that still natural?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864898827831713032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-53034462116543648472014-11-23T17:37:00.461-05:002014-11-23T17:37:00.461-05:00Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday. Wishing...Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday. Wishing you an upcoming year full of good things. Enjoy Thanksgiving with your wonderful family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-24993212630481000532014-11-23T17:02:59.401-05:002014-11-23T17:02:59.401-05:00What a great birthday list! Dishwashers, washing m...What a great birthday list! Dishwashers, washing machines, mudrooms... ALL of it full of deliciousness. I am glad your knee is improving. Warm sun on an icy day...sigh... <br /><br />so much loveliness...froginparishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595938392821045803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-81033078710985598212014-11-23T15:24:08.551-05:002014-11-23T15:24:08.551-05:00Yay YOU!!! And of course I read them all. Oh and ...Yay YOU!!! And of course I read them all. Oh and my hair is still its natural colour too. Only now a days that colour is "silver". ;)@dkotuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395598913393994830noreply@blogger.com