tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post5596736449668343746..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: My Fickle Moods...and Your New Favorite SongChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-44451826744940182422013-08-11T19:56:45.038-04:002013-08-11T19:56:45.038-04:00Oooofta
I'm glad there were some ups along wi...Oooofta<br /><br />I'm glad there were some ups along with the down this past week for you (and hope I am about to witnesses a focus on some of the awesomness with the TToT). For a moment there as I was reading it just seemed to fall deeper and deeper into despair.<br /><br />Raising such a big family I'd imagine it's impossible for things to avoid being hectic most of the time. Kids can be crazy! They also seem to be fairly adherent to knowing when they should shape up and lend a hand (even if it isn't always without being asked), far far more than most other children I've experienced let me tell ya...<br /><br />Glad the fair ended up being a lot of fun, and I hope thinks are looking a bit more up as the weekend hit. Things aren't always going to look/be perfect (it seems your husband doesn't mind as much as you do on some of these points?), so don't let that overwhelm you and make you forget to enjoy life and your kids and family while you can!<br /><br />Seems really early for school to be starting >.< I still haven't even done my taxes!<br /><br />Also, I want a freakin' doughnut burger! What the heck?! I may have to check out my State Fair...<br /><br />That has been only the second or third Blue October song I've heard and I have liked them all. May have to check em out via Spotify!<br /><br />Jak at <a href="http://crytonchronicles.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Cryton Chronicles</a> & <a href="http://dreamsintheshadeofink.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Dreams in the Shade of Ink</a>Jakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069266783997777691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-66303272032009747892013-08-10T10:59:50.377-04:002013-08-10T10:59:50.377-04:00Being one of 7 kids, I recall my Mum having 't...Being one of 7 kids, I recall my Mum having 'those' days, too - and, as a mother myself now, can understand her frustration and anger when we didn't pull our weight :)<br /><br />She eventually put a chart up on the wall with all our names, the days of the week, and the list of chores we had to do - and if they weren't all done, and crossed out by her, we didn't get our pocket money - a great insentive to keep us enthusiastic! LolOuch Potatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342564916734604495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-53068757557495844562013-08-08T22:46:03.153-04:002013-08-08T22:46:03.153-04:00Thanks for sharing! Totally get it live it and su...Thanks for sharing! Totally get it live it and survive it occasionally. <br /><br />Holy cow Phoenix is so tall next to the barn! Love the change in heart and change at the barn and LOVE LOVE LOVE that you broke rules and marched into the exit! I would have done the same thing!<br />Eww for the donut burger<br />Buttercup is looking so old too.<br />and NEXT week you can clean the house, you can toss out stuff that you don't want in your house and you can get the house back! (says the woman who had 17, not even kidding 17 storage boxes in her diningroom since February. And we just took them to the storage room because I just could not stand it anymore) <br />Go hug your kids, they need your love and hugging releases toxins and stress or some such thing I heard.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-70624838485817813832013-08-08T20:02:45.755-04:002013-08-08T20:02:45.755-04:00I have those meltdown days, too. In fact, I'm ...I have those meltdown days, too. In fact, I'm fixing to have one realllllly soon, given the present condition of my house. But when they're grown up, they're going to remember going to fair and taking pictures and eating fair food, and they're not going to remember that the kitchen floor was dirty and the laundry wasn't put away. So don't be so hard on yourself! When your nest is empty, you can clean and straighten.<br /><br />LOVE that big kindergartener smile!<br /><br />And who plants a tree in front of a backdrop obviously intended as a photo op?Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-61215826003275665562013-08-08T15:09:54.502-04:002013-08-08T15:09:54.502-04:00I love that you gave yourself a prayer time out be...I love that you gave yourself a prayer time out before addressing the kids! Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256284238173232487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-24822263987336019552013-08-08T14:47:46.658-04:002013-08-08T14:47:46.658-04:00You are amazing for sure!!!! Plus, you consider it...You are amazing for sure!!!! Plus, you consider it lazy that your kids are reading books. I would consider that a monumental victory over playing video games all day.Just Keepin It Real, Folks!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02691470259291755580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-24218051716216655182013-08-08T11:46:08.860-04:002013-08-08T11:46:08.860-04:00I can so remember these frustrations. I can also ...I can so remember these frustrations. I can also remember that it was worth it all. My son is now 43 years old. There are always lots of ups and downs.<br /><br />Love the song and you're right, it's perfect for this post.<br /><br />Have a terrific day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-87763342212216041902013-08-08T11:09:41.088-04:002013-08-08T11:09:41.088-04:00Am still amazed at how you cope - six kids all at ...Am still amazed at how you cope - six kids all at once is incredible, when two used to get me down (between us, they still can - especially now I'm alone since their Dad left us a year ago). Carry on the great work - and keep writing these splendid posts! I've missed a lot recently - been fighting malignant computers, among other things - but will try to visit and comment as of yore, better!<br /><br />Cheers. Isobel: www.ColdhamCuddliescalling.blogspot.comIsobel Morrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562228276170917504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-86325171469537012352013-08-08T09:50:00.125-04:002013-08-08T09:50:00.125-04:00Raising 6 kids can NOT be easy and there are bound...Raising 6 kids can NOT be easy and there are bound to be rough days! Don't beat yourself up, girl! You have wonderful kids, who are just that - KIDS! And you are right - these days will FLY by - and it won't matter if your house was messy or clean. So, yes, enjoy your precious time with them. I'm glad your mood shifted quickly once you saw the funny photo!<br /><br />I can't believe your kids are back to school already! Wow! Around here they have a couple more weeks of summer vacation.<br /><br />Have a good day! ;)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-73504432977930050722013-08-08T09:23:18.790-04:002013-08-08T09:23:18.790-04:00Very cool song. Sorry to hear life's been so h...Very cool song. Sorry to hear life's been so hard on you lately. Fingers crossed that it slackens off soon and gives you a break. Praying for a good dose of that peace which passes all understanding for ya.<br /><br />SO pleased that somehow, that ol' barn gave you a little perspective and the tree gave you a giggle. Your ability to stop, shake the creases out of those thought patterns and take a new approach is nothing short of incredible, and certainly something I could do with learning. <br /><br />And as for the kids...they better be pleased I'm NOT coming imminently to mow the lawn, or they'd find themselves looking at the wrong end of a British Hissy Fit (a.k.a 'Doing very rapidly What Needs To Be Done, whilst glaring at those who ain't doing it and shoulda been).<br /><br />Take good care, my friend, and I hope you find some time to relax after the music's run out. Have another tune on me x<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDT0ssSzjoILizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.com