tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post8463306008311337751..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: What Happens When I Put My Foot Down, 7QTChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-31773942320711101252015-10-26T08:34:29.157-04:002015-10-26T08:34:29.157-04:00Not yet, but if I remember correctly, it was only ...Not yet, but if I remember correctly, it was only a dollar on the counter. I forgot to ask him.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-55969461045447095792015-10-26T08:34:05.188-04:002015-10-26T08:34:05.188-04:00That is a great deal! If I were you, I'd almos...That is a great deal! If I were you, I'd almost hope football didn't end until the baby got older. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-33370854301195894572015-10-26T08:33:16.227-04:002015-10-26T08:33:16.227-04:00Me, too. :)Me, too. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-60258735810916834322015-10-26T08:33:06.955-04:002015-10-26T08:33:06.955-04:00They do crack me up sometimes. :) I'm not joki...They do crack me up sometimes. :) I'm not joking, he spent a full 5 minutes writing the note after spending 15 seconds putting one object away. <br /><br />I think it was only a dollar, but I haven't gotten proof of it yet. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-3231221983715228642015-10-26T08:31:58.563-04:002015-10-26T08:31:58.563-04:00I always think that I'll remember the funny th...I always think that I'll remember the funny things the kids have done, but I rarely do. It's why I started blogging to begin with. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-66757038880339428762015-10-25T21:46:34.960-04:002015-10-25T21:46:34.960-04:00Awesome. Did you solve the money mystery???Awesome. Did you solve the money mystery???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-60740520096146074142015-10-24T11:27:46.996-04:002015-10-24T11:27:46.996-04:00This things guys will do for football! I have a de...This things guys will do for football! I have a deal with my husband that he can watch as much football as he wants, as long as he takes care of the baby while he does it. :)<br /><br />Thanks for linking up!Kirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273803585943545418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-11481683688124492742015-10-24T11:15:18.804-04:002015-10-24T11:15:18.804-04:00Love the notes! :-)Love the notes! :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-29735849133490591672015-10-24T06:20:33.421-04:002015-10-24T06:20:33.421-04:00I love their notes! That is so funny. I love you...I love their notes! That is so funny. I love your line about how "he put put something away and then spent 5 minutes writing a note," Too funny!<br /><br />I hope you find the money he put away. ; )Amelia Bentruphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04289052534608175705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-28177487168906855302015-10-23T18:05:36.297-04:002015-10-23T18:05:36.297-04:00This is such fun. A great story to have written do...This is such fun. A great story to have written down when they are older.Amyhttp://thesaltstories.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-21910125935976325972015-10-23T16:35:07.125-04:002015-10-23T16:35:07.125-04:00I do love it when I can get a laugh out of someone...I do love it when I can get a laugh out of someone. :)<br /><br />Oh, the bathroom floor... maddening, isn't it? They are lovable, though. I'll give them that. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-84394966411072680092015-10-23T16:32:25.853-04:002015-10-23T16:32:25.853-04:00I'm thinking you and I have similar styles. :)...I'm thinking you and I have similar styles. :)<br /><br />I laughed at all 15 of his notes. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-88197261190088223652015-10-23T16:31:52.062-04:002015-10-23T16:31:52.062-04:00Ha! Sounds like Amelia is a lot like Turken. He ha...Ha! Sounds like Amelia is a lot like Turken. He has good intentions to do his chores, but he frequently gets off course. One of his chores is to feed the dogs, but only because I can see the dog bowls from the kitchen window. I can see if he forgot to do it or not. :)<br /><br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-62307703987525710422015-10-23T16:29:00.240-04:002015-10-23T16:29:00.240-04:00You may have noticed that I never mentioned Miss B...You may have noticed that I never mentioned Miss Buttercup. Her room is still trashed, and her part of the mud room isn't in the photo. I almost put a photo of her room in here, but she'd probably kill me.<br /><br />We have such funny kids. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-65052446114291495122015-10-23T16:25:49.354-04:002015-10-23T16:25:49.354-04:00Oh, Donna, thank you. You are so sweet. I have no ...Oh, Donna, thank you. You are so sweet. I have no doubt you and I would parent the same way. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-58164876464788025202015-10-23T16:24:46.662-04:002015-10-23T16:24:46.662-04:00Congrats! :)
That is not something I want to hear...Congrats! :)<br /><br />That is not something I want to hear!! :) I guess the only consolation is they will eventually move out and mess up their own places instead of mine. :) I'm sure I'll miss them, even if it means the messes, when they're gone, though.<br /><br />That boy is hilarious.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-88979837323709163082015-10-23T15:37:53.755-04:002015-10-23T15:37:53.755-04:00This whole post cracked me up...but #4 particularl...This whole post cracked me up...but #4 particularly had me guffawing out loud. I am so with you on that bathroom floor situation. Maybe I'll try your method!! Boys are so lovable, but.......Chere Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252460787695644955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-59318001644903907742015-10-23T14:17:04.190-04:002015-10-23T14:17:04.190-04:00I like your style, they did a good job and seem pr...I like your style, they did a good job and seem pretty pleased about what they accomplished. Cuckoo's notes just cracked me up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-60545334298272502412015-10-23T13:26:34.430-04:002015-10-23T13:26:34.430-04:00I love the notes and especially how they all need ...I love the notes and especially how they all need to validate their efforts...I also love your approach and tactics...both James and Amelia are good about chores James more but Amelia tries she just needs reminders. Every once in a while she asks why can't she walk and feed the dog and I tell her when she remembers to water my plants on Sunday without me reminding her. LOL! Great post! :)Marisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818816716586417433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-3258341781428660472015-10-23T12:03:46.026-04:002015-10-23T12:03:46.026-04:00I've gotta say, that bedroom and bathroom look...I've gotta say, that bedroom and bathroom look immaculate compared to what Emma has done to hers.<br />Phoenix's sign looks exactly like something Kyle would write.<br />Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-32296744262890790132015-10-23T10:27:34.700-04:002015-10-23T10:27:34.700-04:00Every time I read something you post about your fa...Every time I read something you post about your family I think that you're the type of mom I would have liked to have been. You do such great things with the kids but also teach and remind them of their responsibilities. Awesome mom! Thanks for sharing!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09098975442897816678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-91991077751835663702015-10-23T09:49:50.294-04:002015-10-23T09:49:50.294-04:00FRIST again - Yayyyy!! :)FRIST again - Yayyyy!! :)Tigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-31869262626636257632015-10-23T09:49:08.627-04:002015-10-23T09:49:08.627-04:00The first photo of your boot room is an example of...The first photo of your boot room is an example of what my son's room looks like when he comes to stay - and he's way, way, way older than your kids. I hope your foot-putting-down works, because believe me they don't get any better as they get older :(<br /><br />Love that last sign from Phoenix, it made me laugh too :)Tigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.com