tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post4645212294823279453..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: This Week, I'm Mostly Thankful for Friends, TToT #111Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-73528513801780457972015-08-06T14:24:45.351-04:002015-08-06T14:24:45.351-04:00Well, you've had a difficult summer. I'm g...Well, you've had a difficult summer. I'm glad she'll be able to visit with her aunt and uncle, though. What fun!<br />So glad the financials are getting worked out in a timely fashion. That is always stressful.<br /><br />Ha! I'm not happy about it, I'll tell ya that!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-63226311793405280162015-08-06T14:22:45.215-04:002015-08-06T14:22:45.215-04:00Yeah. Holy pig indeed. I'm really starting to ...Yeah. Holy pig indeed. I'm really starting to get anxious about it all. High school is started. Only a few more days with the rest of them. :(<br />Odd that your eyes only work certain hours. Huh. Never heard of that.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-75548134069298363982015-08-06T14:18:10.274-04:002015-08-06T14:18:10.274-04:00Yes, high school does make supply-shopping a lot e...Yes, high school does make supply-shopping a lot easier. Plus, they stop growing, so clothes fit longer. And they don't have recess, so the knees in their pants stay intact.<br />That's what I always say! Blog friends are pen pals, but even better. Of course, I never had a pen pal. Very cool that you had one in France! So, did she write in English or did you write in French?Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-23997219512258818592015-08-06T14:15:57.424-04:002015-08-06T14:15:57.424-04:00Lucky ducks! We go for 180 days.
I would really h...Lucky ducks! We go for 180 days. <br />I would really hate the computer only for math. One of the biggest things when teaching/learning math is to show your work. That's really hard to do without actual paper.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-48969166338168914942015-08-06T10:26:32.406-04:002015-08-06T10:26:32.406-04:00I'm thankful that I've got a wonderful aun...I'm thankful that I've got a wonderful aunt and uncle who are willing to have my daughter visit them for a week and keep her entertained. That kid has watched FAR too much Netflix this summer! I'm also grateful that the government didn't screw around about paying out the death benefit for my mother so I can now pay back what I borrowed for her funeral. Talk about a monkey off my shoulder!<br /><br />I'm also SO grateful that our kids don't start school as early as yours do! :)Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202212892774623935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-16852745107674692972015-08-05T22:43:10.893-04:002015-08-05T22:43:10.893-04:00I am always fascinated by the differences in schoo...I am always fascinated by the differences in school year stops and starts around the country - and the world, for that matter. We're crying because we go back August 31st this year and here you are already into it by now! Best wishes for a great year to all of you - all six in school. Holy. Cow. Or pig. :D<br />I'm off to read the dead animal thing because while I did see it go by in my feed, I have yet to catch up on anything this summer. Life, you know?<br />I think the glasses are cool. Of course, this is from a woman who can no longer see without them at night or early in the morning - I get about ten hours of the day where my eyes work OK and the rest...pfft. Forget it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-48553139680236107142015-08-04T20:48:48.839-04:002015-08-04T20:48:48.839-04:00Way! Just make out as though you've done it en...Way! Just make out as though you've done it entirely on purpose!<br /><br />YAAAAAY to shared classes, too! That's awesome.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-4770166552069423432015-08-04T12:23:41.604-04:002015-08-04T12:23:41.604-04:00There are 164 attendance days in 2014-2015. Before...There are 164 attendance days in 2014-2015. Before the change, it was 174. I guess it will stay that way until a new superintendent changes it back.<br />There are books for AP classes only. Most of their stuff is done online, with very little turning in of physical papers. It's weird, but they're used to it by now.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-798162014673133482015-08-04T09:31:49.414-04:002015-08-04T09:31:49.414-04:00My husband is nuts for sausage bacon.
I'm gla...My husband is nuts for sausage bacon. <br />I'm glad my kids are a bit older because it does make the bts shopping cheaper--mostly notebooks, pens and folders by high school. <br />Isn't it great to claim so many friends? I feel like blogging is a lot like the pen pals of my youth--I had one from FRANCE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-5295590813187253562015-08-03T21:56:47.686-04:002015-08-03T21:56:47.686-04:00So they have made the change permanent? Longer day...So they have made the change permanent? Longer days but fewer of them from now on? How many days do they go now?<br /><br />I only mentioned it one or two times, so it's not surprising you missed it. I didn't tell anyone about the needed prayers until they asked. I left a comment at Lizzi's saying I'd had some sad things happening around me lately, and they messaged me. No your fault you didn't know.<br />I wouldn't like the no books thing at all. Buttercup would hate it. She has summer work in which she has to outline 6 chapters of her textbook and turn it in electronically. She writes them out in a notebook, then types them into the computer.<br />YIPPEE!! :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-73508714574975052462015-08-03T21:53:12.216-04:002015-08-03T21:53:12.216-04:00I know I will not only get used to it, but eventua...I know I will not only get used to it, but eventually come to like the quiet. That first few days are going to be rough, though.<br /><br />Ha! I guess I should just be glad that they realize I have friends at all. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-29532809425743578732015-08-03T21:45:13.860-04:002015-08-03T21:45:13.860-04:00It has been some good weather. I've liked seei...It has been some good weather. I've liked seeing your pretty course photos. :)<br /><br />I DON'T KNOW!!! I AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT IT!!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-52162647877287035302015-08-03T21:44:32.719-04:002015-08-03T21:44:32.719-04:00At this point, it might be equal to Christmas. We ...At this point, it might be equal to Christmas. We don't buy a lot for our kids. :) For four years, we are having to spend more than most, since each year we have someone starting high school, which has a different uniform than the elementary/middle school. I'll take a sale whenever I can.<br /><br />My mom thinks she's funny and gave me two chains for my glasses. I haven't used them, but I kept them. There may be a time when I wear them around the house when no one is looking. :)<br /><br />I'm doing my best!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-47824585241067529602015-08-03T21:40:52.445-04:002015-08-03T21:40:52.445-04:00You are just now getting out of school but startin...You are just now getting out of school but starting back in September? How many days is a school year?? It's 180 for us.<br /><br />Oh, it is hard to say good-bye to a friend. It's always good to have an excuse to visit England! Start planning!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-83063831829223022612015-08-03T21:38:55.190-04:002015-08-03T21:38:55.190-04:00It is a bummer. The high school kids were out May ...It is a bummer. The high school kids were out May 22 last year. I'm thinking it's May 28 or so this year. <br /><br />I still haven't used my glasses much. Denial is my middle name. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-26055808677370345122015-08-03T21:32:18.140-04:002015-08-03T21:32:18.140-04:00It is marvelous to have her back. Her oldest is in...It is marvelous to have her back. Her oldest is in Giant's class, and her youngest will be in Cuckoo's. I'm not the only older mom like I am in Turken's class, so I'm happy, happy, happy. :)<br /><br />A hipster? No way! :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-88678404145272958492015-08-03T21:30:51.630-04:002015-08-03T21:30:51.630-04:00How exciting to have a friend from Australia comin...How exciting to have a friend from Australia coming! Can't wait to read about it!<br /><br />I'm glad. After 111 of them, there's a fear that they become monotonous.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-735642794340454212015-08-03T21:27:37.846-04:002015-08-03T21:27:37.846-04:00Yer, Sir! Good thing you jumped on it, seeing as h...Yer, Sir! Good thing you jumped on it, seeing as how Sandee beat you to the read the post before commenting punch. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-13611574015639510112015-08-03T19:28:56.917-04:002015-08-03T19:28:56.917-04:00Nashville kids start school Wednesday, too. Our bi...Nashville kids start school Wednesday, too. Our big cheeses decided last year (mostly because the high school wasn't completed like it was supposed to be) to start school the week before Labor Day, which works for me. Then the high school STILL wasn't done, and they didn't start until the day AFTER Labor Day, which was REALLY nice. They added time to every day and now we go less days, getting out in mid-May. Pretty sweet deal.<br />How did I not realize you didn't have pigs this year? And I'm obviously out of the loop, because I didn't know you had anything going on that might need prayer. I'm sorry! (stop, drop, pray for Christine)<br />There are a couple of good things about high school with laptops and no books: no school supplies! Or, at least, only a minimal amount.<br />By the way, I no longer have to say "my blog friend Christine" at my house; you're just "Christine" now :)Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-25147119367016282642015-08-03T01:29:30.555-04:002015-08-03T01:29:30.555-04:00I thought California was the only state that start...I thought California was the only state that starts school in the beginning of August. I won't make you talk about it, but from one mom to another, let me just say you might eventually enjoy the few quiet hours each day sans kiddos. Every stage has its advantages. <br /><br />Your comment about your family forgetting you have friends other than blogging friends and church friends made me laugh. We were having a similar sort of conversation here the other day!<br />Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-62298277646803754712015-08-02T21:19:27.779-04:002015-08-02T21:19:27.779-04:00I enjoyed the wonderful weather this week while go...I enjoyed the wonderful weather this week while golfing! And HOW IS SCHOOL STARTING SO SOON?! Emilyhttp://www.itsthebaum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-36276372434642265942015-08-02T20:31:58.003-04:002015-08-02T20:31:58.003-04:00I remember the back to school cash outlay as equal...I remember the back to school cash outlay as equal almost to Christmas. Glad you found sales and good prices. Kids need lots of stuff. Those reading glasses. They are my least favorite acknowledgement of aging. I can never find them, I refuse to wear them around my neck on a chain, and they're always smudgy. Enjoy the last week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-53505423692921107122015-08-02T16:35:02.762-04:002015-08-02T16:35:02.762-04:00It feels weird that Lily just started summer break...It feels weird that Lily just started summer break and Violet will have two more week of kindergarten before the break, and your kids are starting again already. Luckily, we've already got the supply list for second grade and we've been out buying most of it, so we won't be running to the store with everyone else on first day of school in September! <br /><br />So excited that your friend moved back from Japan. At the moment, I'm helping a very close friend of mine to pack up and move to England, and it breaks my heart. But we now know that we absolutely have to visit England :-)<br /><br />Enjoy your week, Christine!Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787379336749043051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-62852052914069614332015-08-02T11:42:25.955-04:002015-08-02T11:42:25.955-04:00Your kids are starting school already? Wow. My dau...Your kids are starting school already? Wow. My daughter starts Sept7, but then again you were probably out way before we were.<br />I know exactly what you mean about the reading glasses, I just got a pair too. Still not sure I have processed needing them!The Plagued Parenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879046456397171159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-14223893799666049522015-08-02T09:34:25.506-04:002015-08-02T09:34:25.506-04:00Hey, hey hey! Loving the new look. And you look gr...Hey, hey hey! Loving the new look. And you look great in those glasses!Michelle Liewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467728821417382306noreply@blogger.com