tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post4679872372925499251..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: Look at Those Peaceful, Happy Animals, and other Thankful Things, TToT week 37Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-10805451932515006122014-03-05T19:47:37.730-05:002014-03-05T19:47:37.730-05:00The one in the different jersey is the libero, if ...The one in the different jersey is the libero, if it's the same as girls. Can only go in backrow, though, but doesn't have to go through the whole "substitution" thing. Just runs in and out. There is also some rule about not being able to go in front of the 10 foot line and jump and hit, but I don't really understand it. That's my kid's position. <br /><br />Garth Williams did the beautiful illustrations in the Little House books and Charlotte's Web.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-38869712415263379082014-03-03T13:36:57.289-05:002014-03-03T13:36:57.289-05:00You are so right. Your header looks awesome. And h...You are so right. Your header looks awesome. And how neat that a blogger friend created it for you. I was going to comment lots on all your goings on and then got to the part about your children doing their chores. Wow. You must be doing many things right. Jamie Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464973297373372882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-11885667120818847782014-03-03T11:05:49.096-05:002014-03-03T11:05:49.096-05:00I LOVE your new header!! Congrats to Phoenix! It&#...I LOVE your new header!! Congrats to Phoenix! It's wonderful when they have something to occupy them! And kids who do chores without being told...I want some of those. Mine do them, but I HAVE to tell them. If I don't, it's like a free for all! Staceyhttp://www.staceysmotheringmoments.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-24443709146365793502014-03-03T10:58:29.074-05:002014-03-03T10:58:29.074-05:00You are so brave to play adult volleyball. I don&#...You are so brave to play adult volleyball. I don't think I'd necessarily get injured aside from my ego. I would make such a fool of myself!Kate @ Another Clean Slatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646464393586461119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-42068726570858923652014-03-03T10:46:33.698-05:002014-03-03T10:46:33.698-05:00Of course I noticed the header right away and very...Of course I noticed the header right away and very-nearly had a panic attack that I had missed it previously. But no, I'm not crazy. Well, maybe I am but this doesn't prove a thing.<br /><br />Glad you were able to avoid Sunday's ice/snow in the tournament...that would have been miserable for sure!<br /><br />Congrats to Phoenix...that's so fantastic. And kids that do chores without being told...what exactly is that like? Nevermind...I don't think I want to know...<br /><br />Still miss seeing you...Wednesday? Maybe?...Mrs. Always Randomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621796911952199649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-90881766882141365242014-03-03T09:30:19.412-05:002014-03-03T09:30:19.412-05:00Very nice new header.Very nice new header.Susan Zutautashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02588313859845367236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-65329253946736424532014-03-03T00:21:44.088-05:002014-03-03T00:21:44.088-05:00I really really love your new header and Julia is ...I really really love your new header and Julia is a MUCH better artist than I am. I was just gonna do something with your fam, and well, I don't even know what I was gonna do but wanted to help :D Still will, if you want. Also your thankful kicksbutt. Because kids and sports being a theme is amazing. I so look forward to when Tucker is in sports. So much. <br />I'm afraid to even mention the weather. We've already had school cancelled tomorrow for what is right now 45 degree rain. Guess they're expecting 1degree and an ice storm. Yay. <br />Oh and chores? With no reminders? You win. :)Kristi Campbellhttp://www.findingninee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-56290427216515095002014-03-02T23:01:03.481-05:002014-03-02T23:01:03.481-05:00the new header is awesome! I love that rough, wor...the new header is awesome! I love that rough, worn look. The animals don't look too ominous either. :-) What great friends you have, my dear. And as usual, a lovely 'thankful' list. Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-45287115739939659012014-03-02T22:42:59.674-05:002014-03-02T22:42:59.674-05:00I haven't seen a game yet, so I don't know...I haven't seen a game yet, so I don't know everything. I do know that the net is higher and there is a player who is allowed to sub in for anyone at any time. He wears a different colored jersey and everything.<br /><br />I'm with you on the team sports thing. I swam and ran track. So much easier to understand.<br /><br />Thanks! I had no idea when I started this blog that I would meet so many kind, fabulous people. It's an awesome discovery. <br /><br />Busy, but lots of good things, for sure.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-81812100839200037962014-03-02T22:40:33.269-05:002014-03-02T22:40:33.269-05:00Nope, not missing the poo color at all. Thanks fo...Nope, not missing the poo color at all. Thanks for the tip,though. :D<br /><br />Thanks!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-50915479565885349672014-03-02T22:39:59.930-05:002014-03-02T22:39:59.930-05:00It is a great header. As Clark said, I've eve...It is a great header. As Clark said, I've even written about a chicken taunting us from the roof of the coop. <br /><br />Ack, you are no boring accountant! Well, you are an accountant, but you aren't boring! I know plenty of accountants (including two siblings) and you are nothing like the boring ones. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-76192015364491765812014-03-02T22:37:55.603-05:002014-03-02T22:37:55.603-05:00You and me both!
Oh, no! That had to hurt! We wer...You and me both!<br />Oh, no! That had to hurt! We were talking last night about how this is the first year in a long time that there wasn't an injury at some point during the season. Apparently, a bunch of old people playing like they are still in their 20s get hurt a lot. :)<br />It is wonderful to spend time with family. (At least, most family. Some not so much.) Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-48148019678979362742014-03-02T22:35:45.572-05:002014-03-02T22:35:45.572-05:00(now that I've looked up Garth Williams) It do...(now that I've looked up Garth Williams) It does look like something Garth would do! Don't you lie to me. You do not miss the poopy color.<br /><br />They miss my entire family, I'm sure.<br /><br />You have no idea how nuts these people are. This tournament wasn't in Indy, but in Cincinnati. People from all over the midwest were there. Craziness. It's another reason I'm so excited for Phoenix to play volleyball.<br /><br />We got some snow and ice, but it seems to be quite a bit less than predicted. Nothing cancelled or delayed for tomorrow.<br /><br />No, the minivan wasn't going to be his ride. It fits too many people. He gets COW's current car. The one all torn up by the dogs going after opossums.<br /><br />Good grief. Asking questions already. I know nothing! When facing the net, he will be on the front right side. I think. Pretty sure. I know of two differences so far...the net is around 9 inches higher and there is one player who wears a different jersey. He is called the loredo (I have no idea how to spell it.) He can sub in for any player at any time as often as the coach wants him to.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-48488885220076684052014-03-02T22:28:56.185-05:002014-03-02T22:28:56.185-05:00Great memory, Clark! The first thing I noticed wh...Great memory, Clark! The first thing I noticed when I saw the drawing was the chicken on the barn roof. I most certainly did write about that on this here blog!<br /><br />Crossing my fingers. Real tight.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-86231376413732657562014-03-02T22:27:58.984-05:002014-03-02T22:27:58.984-05:00Thanks! She did a great job.Thanks! She did a great job.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-21253034346875199772014-03-02T22:27:44.064-05:002014-03-02T22:27:44.064-05:00It was such a nice surprise to find the header in ...It was such a nice surprise to find the header in my inbox. Julia is so kind.<br /><br />I don't think I could be more jealous of you and your boat than I am right this minute. I do hope you have a good time, though. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-47691679394176212052014-03-02T22:26:05.364-05:002014-03-02T22:26:05.364-05:00Febreeze and a good scrub of the solid surfaces ma...Febreeze and a good scrub of the solid surfaces made a world of difference. :)<br /><br />Very awesome. I was really worried.<br /><br />Hahahaha! An opossum, perhaps a bat or two, a coyote, and some mice would really make it real-life, wouldn't they?<br /><br />Yay responsible kids!<br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-1039770071771720972014-03-02T22:24:10.000-05:002014-03-02T22:24:10.000-05:00Me, too! I will get right on the button. How swe...Me, too! I will get right on the button. How sweet of you to put it on your mosaic!<br /><br />The motto of our church league is "Be Good or Be Fun". There are several "good", but thankfully, they are also fun. There's always fun. I never played volleyball before this, so I certainly fall into the fun category.<br /><br />As for the chores, last year I instituted a new motivation. Each Sunday we have a family meeting to outline the schedule for the week. They write down everything they need to do and when. If a child does everything on the schedule without being nagged to do it, that child gets $5 at our next scheduling meeting. It is the only allowance they get. To make it more important, I stopped paying for the little things they want to do. Star and Giant are loaded, while Buttercup and Phoenix are broke. I'm just happy to have two less kids to nag. :)<br /><br />Thank you, you sweet lady, you. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-66886499699439299632014-03-02T22:19:12.360-05:002014-03-02T22:19:12.360-05:00Me, too!
Hahahahaha!!! If my daughter's wi...Me, too! <br /><br />Hahahahaha!!! If my daughter's window opened, I may have done the same thing. Instead, I took up a bunch of trash bags and took everything. I left her one pair of pajamas, school uniforms, and one other outfit. We are so mean, you and I. :)<br /><br />I have felt bad for 4 years about that van just sitting there. It makes me happy to give it to someone who can use it.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-62821198694181576702014-03-02T22:16:05.401-05:002014-03-02T22:16:05.401-05:00No, thank you. I already have two other kids who ...No, thank you. I already have two other kids who need plenty of reminders. :) Star and Giant are getting really close to being teens, but not quite there. I'm not foreseeing too much change, though. They have always been neater than their sloppy siblings. At least with the right motivation. :)<br /><br />Isn't it? She did well. I'm not surprised you don't remember. It was completely boring.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-87170546234961088122014-03-02T22:13:53.388-05:002014-03-02T22:13:53.388-05:00Those aren't Wilbur-like pigs, for sure!
I hop...Those aren't Wilbur-like pigs, for sure!<br />I hope, I hope my minivan does as well as your brother's van did!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-30316958825790901062014-03-02T22:10:27.848-05:002014-03-02T22:10:27.848-05:00I am now curious: how is boy volleyball different...I am now curious: how is boy volleyball different than girl volleyball? I am making a mental note to check back or ask around then next time I am out with sporty folk (which happens quite regularly as I am the sports rep for my alumni association). I was a swimmer, so team sports are sometimes lost on me, so this will give me a nice point of conversation that isn't centred around basketball or football (two big sports at my alma mater, which I have learnt quite a bit about in the last 3 years), so thanks for that.<br /><br />Your new header looks fabulous - and so wonderful that someone was kind enough to do one for you. I find blogland to be quite a wonderful place, once you figure it out :) Good people doing good things all 'round!<br /><br />Sounds like you had a great week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-67547080636387730982014-03-02T17:52:47.485-05:002014-03-02T17:52:47.485-05:00I love the header - so cool. If you decide you mis...I love the header - so cool. If you decide you miss the baby poopiness too much, you can always add some of that in. The color, I mean. Not actual poop. <br /><br />Have a great week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-3497508153233715212014-03-02T17:52:43.527-05:002014-03-02T17:52:43.527-05:00You are very, very welcome my friend! As soon as ...You are very, very welcome my friend! As soon as I saw the picture I bust out laughing and knew I had to use it! I am so glad you are happy with it! I love doing them and it keeps me out of trouble - a little bit of a fun, creative break for this boring accountant. :-) <br /><br />JuliaJulia @ Mini Van Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388730493453724672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-65315753749416389292014-03-02T16:40:59.507-05:002014-03-02T16:40:59.507-05:00I'm glad you didn't injure yourself during...I'm glad you didn't injure yourself during the volleyball season! I participated in a fun sports tournament between my company and a bank in 2012; actually only planned on playing soccer but then volunteered to play volleyball as well, only to get injured about 2 minutes into the game. Got a hard ball right on top of my middle finger and probably cracked my joint. It was so swollen the next day, I thought my skin would split :-) Isn't family time the best? Glad you got to spend some time with your cousin! Have a great new week, Christine!Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787379336749043051noreply@blogger.com