tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post199141776134000287..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: The Madness Is All Up in My March, and I'm Thankful, Week One forty-something or otherChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-16368128133107391842016-03-24T20:28:36.054-04:002016-03-24T20:28:36.054-04:00Glad to hear it, 'cause it will be another one...Glad to hear it, 'cause it will be another one this week. ;)<br /><br />I'm with you 100%. Parents definitely need to keep in touch with their adult likes and relationships. The kids won't be little for long, and you need to be ready for that empty nest. <br />Thank you for the prayers.<br />I don't do it alone. That's the key. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-60419246739308856732016-03-24T20:26:31.783-04:002016-03-24T20:26:31.783-04:00Ha! Yes, they are very different, but both excitin...Ha! Yes, they are very different, but both exciting! :) Bryan would have liked at least one day to recover, but alas, it wasn't to be. Two hours after getting off the plane, we were leading a Confirmation prep meeting of 9 freshmen boys. <br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />He had his first real meet last night. The whole family (except Phoenix) went to watch. It lasted 4 hours. At hour 3 Bryan turned to me and said, "I think you can be the track parent." I'm fine with that! I had a blast! Oh, and so did Star. It was a learning experience for him, to be sure. We'll see what he's learned when they run again next week. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-5344360338244874062016-03-24T20:23:20.197-04:002016-03-24T20:23:20.197-04:00Ha! Me, too. :)
Normally, basketball is one of my...Ha! Me, too. :)<br /><br />Normally, basketball is one of my least favorite sports, but these March Madness games really are a lot more fun to watch. We are a sports family through and through, that is for sure.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-68598285879102911322016-03-24T20:21:23.091-04:002016-03-24T20:21:23.091-04:00I saw that! They were REALLY late. :)
Thank you.
...I saw that! They were REALLY late. :)<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />They do love it. And I love watching them participate. But boy does they keep us busy! Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-7217647295943288252016-03-24T20:19:36.260-04:002016-03-24T20:19:36.260-04:00You are welcome. I'm glad you decided to jump ...You are welcome. I'm glad you decided to jump into the thankful lists. It is a great activity, isn't it?<br /><br />I'll pass along the message!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-6944898296278371602016-03-24T20:18:59.015-04:002016-03-24T20:18:59.015-04:00Thank you!
Having a birthday on a holiday isn'...Thank you!<br /><br />Having a birthday on a holiday isn't the best situation, for sure, but at least all other holidays we have are happy celebrations. This is the only one that consists of fasting and sadness. At least the date changes so he doesn't have to do this every year!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-67327523934222624342016-03-24T20:16:43.074-04:002016-03-24T20:16:43.074-04:00I saw. There were a few of you! :)
Darn shame. For...I saw. There were a few of you! :)<br />Darn shame. Fortunately, you all do plenty of other fun things together.<br />He's having a blast. They had their first real meet last night. A learning experience for him, for sure.<br />It was simple, simple, simple and fun, fun, fun. My favorite kind of party.<br />You were?! Yup, you know all about it.<br />Have a wonderful Easter!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-49936492946900246742016-03-24T20:14:12.184-04:002016-03-24T20:14:12.184-04:00I do enjoy hearing a group of kids playing outside...I do enjoy hearing a group of kids playing outside.<br />Ha! You haven't watched any of the games?? That's funny. And yet, doing the brackets is still fun. March Madness is contagious. :)<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-49659364242843667122016-03-24T17:29:48.567-04:002016-03-24T17:29:48.567-04:00She was on the ball. You were both reading at the ...She was on the ball. You were both reading at the same time, and you both texted me within a minute of each other. :)<br />Ha! I would't say it's that bad here. Yes, the wall is used strategically, but it's not quite racquetball-esque. <br />It is getting green around here. I actually need to mow it!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-42041166920389530162016-03-24T17:28:12.782-04:002016-03-24T17:28:12.782-04:00It has, indeed.
Thank you!It has, indeed.<br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-54121795145127014022016-03-22T16:27:50.839-04:002016-03-22T16:27:50.839-04:00I love a TToT on the run, it means good things are...I love a TToT on the run, it means good things are happening in your busy lives! I'm glad that Bryan was able to escape for a few days too, I am a firm believer that all adults, especially with kids still at home, need a little time now and then to just be themselves! Definitely prayers for your Dad, and for the tired mama that managed to keep up with this all. I seriously don't know how you do it, but I love you for it! :-)Josie Two Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388032819905416258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-73253089612671109182016-03-21T23:18:39.605-04:002016-03-21T23:18:39.605-04:00Sooooooo....Bryan's March Madness sounds a lot...Sooooooo....Bryan's March Madness sounds a lot "funner" (yes...that's a word) than our March Madness weekend. ;) Seriously...glad we both had a great weekend of basketball although I need about 5 days to recover. How many days does Bryan need??? :P<br /><br />Sending positive thoughts to your dad. <br /><br />Looking forward to hearing about Star's Track & Field adventures. :D@dkotuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395598913393994830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-84283618258958641342016-03-21T22:10:43.577-04:002016-03-21T22:10:43.577-04:00Wow. I was tired just reading this post.
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I mus...Wow. I was tired just reading this post.<br />:-)<br />I must say, I don't care much for basketball, but its great to read how much sports play an important part in the lives of your family: golf, track, soccer, football, basketball.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162949369536716651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-28288452655580334592016-03-21T18:43:22.083-04:002016-03-21T18:43:22.083-04:00Heheh looks like there were three in after you! Co...Heheh looks like there were three in after you! Congrats on not being last!<br /><br />Prayers for your dad, for definite. Recovering from surgery is NOT fun at all and I hope he gets better really quickly.<br /><br />Glad Bryan had such a good time, and Turken (and what a wonderful birthday party!), and all the kids at their sport things. SO impressed by how they (and mostly you) keep up with so many different things, but they seem to be loving it and thriving on it, so hooray :)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-77514803629840104652016-03-21T12:14:08.483-04:002016-03-21T12:14:08.483-04:00I love your thankful posts. You're the one th...I love your thankful posts. You're the one that made me think of doing a thankful Thursday. Thank you for that.<br /><br />Happy Birthday to the birthday boy.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-22832186910822172132016-03-21T04:18:19.830-04:002016-03-21T04:18:19.830-04:00Prayers and wishes here that your dad makes a good...Prayers and wishes here that your dad makes a good recovery from the surgery and soon gets back to playing golf.<br /><br />A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Turken. Having a birthday on another important or religious day can really take the shine off things - I'm glad he had a great day even though it was early.Tigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-59283252512775447032016-03-20T23:25:04.974-04:002016-03-20T23:25:04.974-04:00yay that was me linking right after you...
I want ...yay that was me linking right after you...<br />I want my family to be enthusiastic about March madness....but no!<br />Track - I think it's great he made the decision and is having fun with it ...<br />The birthday party sounded so fun and easy for you too. <br />I can relate i was born on Holy Thursday oh many many years ago.<br />enjoy the week ahead :)Marisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818816716586417433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-73328804399595911602016-03-20T23:18:57.451-04:002016-03-20T23:18:57.451-04:00Love that shot of the kids romping on the lawn. D...Love that shot of the kids romping on the lawn. Doesn't happen enough these days.<br />My daughter and husband have a bracket competition going with a group at church. So much fun. I am not the least bit sporty, but am getting a kick out of this. Have not seen a single play of any games, but I can rattle off the top five people in the church brackets! Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-10091500953970173642016-03-20T22:54:17.492-04:002016-03-20T22:54:17.492-04:00Aww, Kristi nabbed "frist"!
Indoor socc...Aww, Kristi nabbed "frist"! <br />Indoor soccer is a wicked game! Or it is at our Downtown Y, where the gym is very small and the ball is played off walls like racquet ball. Kyle played it one season and was done.<br />Green grass on your football field for the birthday party is pretty awesome! Even though we didn't have a bad winter, I'm SOOOOO glad to have spring here.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-90608576578587434082016-03-20T22:48:38.705-04:002016-03-20T22:48:38.705-04:00Oh, and I will keep your dad in my prayers. Oh, and I will keep your dad in my prayers. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-10432985762423243802016-03-20T22:46:11.368-04:002016-03-20T22:46:11.368-04:00And a crazy March Madness it has been (so far!) :-...And a crazy March Madness it has been (so far!) :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.com