tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post4597727811007980330..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: We're All Back Home Together Again!, TToT I don't even know the number anymoreChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-78765536177230965702016-06-24T08:11:54.814-04:002016-06-24T08:11:54.814-04:00I am happy, as well, when my children and their ot...I am happy, as well, when my children and their others, are here and the family unit is whole for a brief time, anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-16557559388438559162016-06-22T09:01:10.379-04:002016-06-22T09:01:10.379-04:00It is a relief to have everyone home, especially s...It is a relief to have everyone home, especially since I know it won't last much longer.<br />They are branching out into the world and taking lots of opportunities. I'm glad they have those opportunities. <br />You're making me blush. ;) Glad to know you, too!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-53086409813666596162016-06-22T08:59:34.487-04:002016-06-22T08:59:34.487-04:00It truly was. He deemed it two of the best weeks o...It truly was. He deemed it two of the best weeks of his life. And he's already gotten together with some of the new friends he's made. Like I said...jealous! :)<br /><br />It wasn't quite the bang we wanted, but they got 2 trophies. One for best record in the league, making them #1, and one for being 2nd in the championship.<br /><br />Aw, thanks. We're trying our very best. As pretty much all parents do. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-383622332062164382016-06-21T16:31:50.558-04:002016-06-21T16:31:50.558-04:00Great post. There is nothing quite like the feelin...Great post. There is nothing quite like the feeling of coming home and having all of your brood home safe under your roof. I love that. Sounds like your kids are doing some amazing things and that is definitely a nod to you and Bryan - the kind of people and parents you are. I'm glad to "know" you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-54240694360473057812016-06-20T12:18:17.470-04:002016-06-20T12:18:17.470-04:00Wow...Phoenix's trip sounds AH-MAAAZING!!! Ho...Wow...Phoenix's trip sounds AH-MAAAZING!!! How fun for them all!<br /><br />I wish all coaches were like Turken's. Hope they ended off their season with a bang! :D<br /><br />Definitely easy to see why all your kids are so giving, thoughtful and hard working. You and Bryan are such wonderful parents. <3@dkotuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395598913393994830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-55617022602608725742016-06-20T11:26:18.941-04:002016-06-20T11:26:18.941-04:00Ah, sorry I missed it. No doubt I would have chuck...Ah, sorry I missed it. No doubt I would have chuckled. :)<br /><br />It sounds busy, but really it's better than the school year. We had an entire weekend free of commitments. And there are more on the horizon. That never, ever happens during the school year!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-78198016666090805502016-06-20T11:24:59.659-04:002016-06-20T11:24:59.659-04:00While I was thoroughly enjoying keeping up with th...While I was thoroughly enjoying keeping up with the field studies trip, I was also quite envious. There was no such opportunity at my high school.<br /><br />Hahaha!! Yes, we lock our children up at night to make sure they stay in bed and leave us to a good night's sleep. ;)<br /><br />I have been reading your posts! I read them yesterday, but I didn't comment because I was reading on my iPad and it is a pain in the rear to comment with it. Looking forward to reading the rest! Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-83707742406436195432016-06-20T11:21:42.827-04:002016-06-20T11:21:42.827-04:00It sounds like most states are moving to the socce...It sounds like most states are moving to the soccer age grouping that the rest of the world does. It makes no sense to me why they are doing it, though. How many kids actually play in the rest of the world? And how many teams are going to be messed up each year when half the kids on the team are in high school, but the other half in middle school are left without a team for a season? But hey, let's go with the world. Ugh.<br />Thirteen is a rough year. Glad you've seen your way through to the other, more enjoyable side. ;)<br /><br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-4775621489363607912016-06-20T11:19:01.696-04:002016-06-20T11:19:01.696-04:00Hurray! :)Hurray! :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-24933840352061681842016-06-20T11:18:51.479-04:002016-06-20T11:18:51.479-04:00There are an awfully lot of men out there being go...There are an awfully lot of men out there being good daddies. We could use more, but I'm going to celebrate the ones we have.<br />:)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-73891242095585250042016-06-20T11:17:47.900-04:002016-06-20T11:17:47.900-04:00The nest is full again. I couldn't be happier....The nest is full again. I couldn't be happier. :)<br /><br />That is the key, though, isn't it? We have to actually look for those things for which we are thankful.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-67174794923495344552016-06-20T10:45:47.874-04:002016-06-20T10:45:47.874-04:00so I would have sworn that I wrote a Comment just ...so I would have sworn that I wrote a Comment just yesterday. But, no, apparently it was just a dream. (It was clever, insightful and smile-inspiring*, but then, that's a given, isn't it?)<br />Busy start to the Summer season, y'all.<br /><br /><br />*as opposed to simile inspiring, like... (ha ha)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-51056426838688794842016-06-20T08:52:39.094-04:002016-06-20T08:52:39.094-04:00Phoenix's field studies trip sounds awesome, w...Phoenix's field studies trip sounds awesome, with just the sort of things I would have liked to do at that age. And well done for him being thoughtful enough to text you a few times even though you didn't ask him to :)<br /><br />I'm glad your head baseball coach let the little girl join the team when no-one else would take her - if she was my daughter and I was there I think I would have hugged him :)<br /><br />I really must focus my eyes properly - I thought you'd written 'Star had the unenviable task of locking the CHILDREN up each night'! lol. It sounds like he's not only coming out of his shell but growing into a responsible and thoughtful young man - nice one (you'll have to imagine the thumbs up) :)<br /><br />Bryan and your dad? Definitely two great guys - 'nuff said :)<br /><br />I know what you mean when you say you couldn't pick Phoenix up now he's 6'2''. I well remember the time I could pick up my own son with one arm and sit him on my bike seat to ride him to school - at 5'8'' he's not tall compared to Phoenix but there's no way I could do that now!<br /><br />Hope you have a fabulous week with all your family back together - do check out my blog when you get a few minutes, I'm writing up my recent 10-day holiday including the lightning strike :)<br /><br />Tigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-43689735528247213722016-06-20T05:22:29.749-04:002016-06-20T05:22:29.749-04:006"2" wow ...love it when one can see the...6"2" wow ...love it when one can see their kids true joys and potential...<br />as always sounds like a fun-filled -very busy schedule <br />funny you should mention the age grouping the same thing is happening here.<br />i have a 15 year old now too, and couldn't be so proud. <br />13-14 was sketchy yet manageable he helps us so much, he has a great personality and humor and is very liked among his peers.<br />i know how relieved you are to have everyone home enjoy your weekMarisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818816716586417433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-74689211452822686652016-06-19T18:04:15.990-04:002016-06-19T18:04:15.990-04:00What a great week you have had! Hurray for familie...What a great week you have had! Hurray for families, fathers, and great coaches!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-18569857629974468132016-06-19T17:49:32.925-04:002016-06-19T17:49:32.925-04:00Ahhhhh what a wonderful, wonderful way to end your...Ahhhhh what a wonderful, wonderful way to end your post. I'm so SO glad for Bryan, and for your dad, for being such top-notch guys. Bryan is one of the people (as you are) who makes me think there's definitely people out there getting it RIGHT, and teaching the next generation how to get it right, too. Sounds like that baseball coach might be cut from the same cloth :)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-46302217647810389642016-06-19T17:02:27.294-04:002016-06-19T17:02:27.294-04:00What a lovely and thankful post. I love your than...What a lovely and thankful post. I love your thankful posts and that's why I do Thankful Thursdays. There is so much to be thankful for if we just take a moment to reflect.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day and enjoy the family being all back together again. Tomorrow they will all be back in the nest. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.com