tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post7857037203783585153..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: A New Job, a New Injury, a New Almost Outlaw, and Ways My Kids Showed Me Up, 7QTChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-63243032875321456842014-05-08T17:06:12.789-04:002014-05-08T17:06:12.789-04:00Yay! Welcome to the blog! Glad you enjoyed it.Yay! Welcome to the blog! Glad you enjoyed it.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-3291101871240813342014-05-08T17:05:40.764-04:002014-05-08T17:05:40.764-04:00Ha! Funny, I wouldn't have pegged myself as s...Ha! Funny, I wouldn't have pegged myself as someone who would be asked to leave a restaurant! You are welcome!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-29101451341593652822014-05-08T17:03:46.095-04:002014-05-08T17:03:46.095-04:00Shocking, I know. Shocking, I know. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-44449056193108623012014-05-08T16:38:29.755-04:002014-05-08T16:38:29.755-04:00EXACTLY what I was thinking!!! Well...the OLIVE G...EXACTLY what I was thinking!!! Well...the OLIVE GARDEN part. Baaahaaahaaa!!!!! @dkotuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395598913393994830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-73391955016183141212014-05-08T16:05:28.259-04:002014-05-08T16:05:28.259-04:00That Olive Garden story is too funny. I just found...That Olive Garden story is too funny. I just found your blog and this story alone convinced me I need to stick around here :) Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587525500082410908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-82633833922779732912014-05-04T00:51:02.466-04:002014-05-04T00:51:02.466-04:00Funny, in all the time I've been reading your ...Funny, in all the time I've been reading your blog, I never pegged you as someone who would be asked to leave a restaurant! That was a, "Hey, John, listen to this!" story. Thanks for the laughs!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-52807185442205966172014-05-04T00:19:31.056-04:002014-05-04T00:19:31.056-04:00You. Got kicked out. Of OLIVE GARDEN.You. Got kicked out. Of OLIVE GARDEN.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-82880854414880346812014-05-03T23:12:40.968-04:002014-05-03T23:12:40.968-04:00You do! You do! You always leave the best comment...You do! You do! You always leave the best comments. :)<br /><br />I was really surprised by Star's attitude. I thought for sure the weekend would have been the last straw. He's one tough cookie.<br /><br />You were kicked out, too? Do tell! Was it a place as ridiculous as an Olive Garden? Yes, with or without alcohol, we would have acted the same. We always do.<br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-23989511588962185162014-05-03T23:10:01.184-04:002014-05-03T23:10:01.184-04:00Oh, I'm sorry it got eaten. I most certainly ...Oh, I'm sorry it got eaten. I most certainly didn't leave it out. (I wouldn't know how to leave it out even if I wanted to. Which I don't.)<br /><br />Thank you for coming back to rewrite it. <br /><br />And I'm glad you liked it.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-64127677746691789222014-05-03T23:09:01.412-04:002014-05-03T23:09:01.412-04:00I know! I was shocked myself when I started count...I know! I was shocked myself when I started counting them. Unfortunately sometimes, there never, ever is.<br />It was painful, but it's easing up. I can tell by the faces he makes when we put on or take off his shirt. :)<br />Exactly! I've never seen the Italians in the Olive Garden commercials getting harassed for being too loud!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-65938121949914637832014-05-03T23:07:05.335-04:002014-05-03T23:07:05.335-04:00I can't tell you how much that info about Oliv...I can't tell you how much that info about Olive Garden being a must-stop when you are in the US makes me smile. I think of Europe with the most wonderful food in non-chain, quaint restaurants, and you come here looking forward to eating at a place we make fun of. The food is good, though. <br /><br />OUCH!!! How does one break both elbows and not go right away?? That had to be an awful recovery! Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-48003057615990843732014-05-03T23:04:29.570-04:002014-05-03T23:04:29.570-04:00Ha! Perfect analogy! Ha! Perfect analogy! Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-56777377820835685132014-05-03T23:03:51.540-04:002014-05-03T23:03:51.540-04:00Hahahaha! For some reason, I'm not all that s...Hahahaha! For some reason, I'm not all that surprised by this information. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-9022987604332046822014-05-03T23:03:23.736-04:002014-05-03T23:03:23.736-04:00He is tough, and I was calm. It's easy to be ...He is tough, and I was calm. It's easy to be calm when the kid is. :)<br /><br />You and me both, sister.<br /><br />Thanks! Apparently, the teacher. :) We always knew he was better than anyone else in our family, but that isn't really saying much.<br /><br />I'll text you the names. You'll be shocked.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-48755907938723074302014-05-03T23:01:40.730-04:002014-05-03T23:01:40.730-04:00My mom and I both have terribly loud laughs, but t...My mom and I both have terribly loud laughs, but they've never gotten us into trouble before! It really was hilarious.<br />Ha! Yes, your city-dwellingness is showing just a bit. :)<br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-881840874136064552014-05-03T22:58:49.867-04:002014-05-03T22:58:49.867-04:00Thanks! He really is. His little face when the d...Thanks! He really is. His little face when the doctor was examining his collar was precious. He was trying to smile right through it, despite the horrible pain he was in. <br />I do love when they show me up in private situations. :)<br />I think so, but I am a touch biased. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-49762840980609945532014-05-03T16:40:38.831-04:002014-05-03T16:40:38.831-04:00You have a wonderful family.
I like the names of ...You have a wonderful family. <br />I like the names of your precious children.<br />I enjoyed reading your amazing post, especially your 'seventh first.'<br />Have a great weekend.Romihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798019837658682377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-61112328525361680542014-05-03T15:13:22.893-04:002014-05-03T15:13:22.893-04:00I really need to find the time to stop by here mor...I really need to find the time to stop by here more often, I always leave smiling! This was a wonderful post of family life, you have such an endless source of blog material with your bunch! So many things to cheer, and probably the loudest for Star choosing to stick it out. That attitude, even if masked by a sometimes low-fill cup appearance, will take him far in life. Sometimes when we stick it out we can win! I'm more like you, ready to blow up and stomp out! :-) Absolutely loved that last bit about you wild women, had that happen once with a group of friends and we laughed about it for years after. Truth is, we would have been just as boisterous and silly if no alcohol was involved, and I'm sure the same is true for you. Have an awesome week ahead, Christine. Think of the book you can write someday when the kids are all grown! :-) Josie Two Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388032819905416258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-39421233936155482382014-05-03T08:50:50.586-04:002014-05-03T08:50:50.586-04:00I think my comment got left out--I just said I lov...I think my comment got left out--I just said I love every bit of this entry! xox jeanJean Katherine Baldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497992193034414806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-37320657220085528092014-05-02T22:10:16.428-04:002014-05-02T22:10:16.428-04:00That sure is a lot of firsts! There is literally n...That sure is a lot of firsts! There is literally never a dull moment at your house! I hope poor Turken's collar bone gets better soon... that sounds painful! Oh yeah, and I am really surprised people at OLIVE GARDEN complained about your group being too noisy. It is supposed to be an ITALIAN restaurant isn't it? Italians are pretty noisy! Except for me. I am the quietest Italian alive. Angel The Alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158672957404194956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-68467506074227275552014-05-02T17:44:57.183-04:002014-05-02T17:44:57.183-04:00Oh my goodness - you got asked to leave an Olive G...Oh my goodness - you got asked to leave an Olive Garden! Glad you were still able to laugh afterwards. I love Olive Gardens, we don't have them in the UK, so no trip to the States is complete till we've been to the Olive Garden. My favourite is the enormous bowl of salad! <br />And we have also had a child break an arm and not get her to hospital till the next day. My sister also delayed going to hospital when she fell on a skating rink - turned out she'd broken both her elbows! <br />Yvonnehttp://writingariver.blogspot.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-57641032364987751662014-05-02T12:00:04.593-04:002014-05-02T12:00:04.593-04:00HAHAHAHA I cannot believe you were thrown out of a...HAHAHAHA I cannot believe you were thrown out of an Olive Garden of all places! I mean that's like a two-year old being thrown out of a McDonalds. It just doesnt happenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615930943939757293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-40446449696529948562014-05-02T11:50:41.653-04:002014-05-02T11:50:41.653-04:00I've been thrown out of so many places in my y...I've been thrown out of so many places in my younger years. For so many reasons too. I wore it as a badge of honor. Bwahahahahahahaha.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-88576184751158970782014-05-02T10:11:27.162-04:002014-05-02T10:11:27.162-04:00Sorry to hear about the broken collar bone...glad ...Sorry to hear about the broken collar bone...glad he is so tough. And you were most-assuredly calm. <br /><br />And while I am glad Star was able to be calm and able to show that rotten coach that the coach was wrong, for my own sake I wish you had demanded a move...<br /><br />Congrats on the singer...who knew?<br /><br />And I can only imagine who you were with to be thrown out of the Olive Garden...wow. Just wow.Mrs. Always Randomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621796911952199649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-17293851788131986182014-05-02T08:23:25.428-04:002014-05-02T08:23:25.428-04:00Fun list! I would have had a hard time not laughin...Fun list! I would have had a hard time not laughing at the manager's request to leave - especially since I can laugh like a "drunk" without having anything but water to drink. ;)<br />Oh and the racoon in the yard! You are like a pioneer saint! I would have stopped mowing all together and started spraying the whole yard with disinfectant spray. ;) (which probably gives away my city-dweller identity.)<br />Here's to more safer and fun firsts for you and your family<br />~ Erika Marie via 7 Quick TakesErika Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300241668251999609noreply@blogger.com