tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post5330285796518988778..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: I Wrote This in 20 Minutes. TToT #90Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-63013367217516903832015-03-27T13:51:43.325-04:002015-03-27T13:51:43.325-04:00I always enjoy reading the adventures of your fami...I always enjoy reading the adventures of your family! You're in the BEST years! (really, you are.) :-) Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-57711210858364220262015-03-10T01:21:34.856-04:002015-03-10T01:21:34.856-04:00Happy birthday to Buttercup and to you, Mom of But...Happy birthday to Buttercup and to you, Mom of Buttercup! <br />There is nothing quite like a good solid cleaning of the things that hide everywhere. I'm gearing up for one of those about now. <br />I am always amazed at how you manage to hang in there and handle life so calmly in the face of craziness. I so admire your calm.<br />I am also impressed by your A to Z thing - and anybody else who does it. I do not think I could hang every day for an entire month. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-37081938508969747932015-03-09T13:06:06.330-04:002015-03-09T13:06:06.330-04:00I will put that down for S. I have two boys who ha...I will put that down for S. I have two boys who have struggled with it, too. I hate to see them miss out on things because of it. I've really had to figure it out, since I am the complete opposite. There's not a fiber of social anxiety in my body.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-27802253531622038202015-03-09T13:04:09.579-04:002015-03-09T13:04:09.579-04:00It's true! Nothing calms me like a clean, orga...It's true! Nothing calms me like a clean, organized room.<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />A gigantic YAY!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-11975117318648062012015-03-08T23:14:39.858-04:002015-03-08T23:14:39.858-04:00I have 3 kids ages 11-15. All three of them strugg...I have 3 kids ages 11-15. All three of them struggle with social anxiety. They take after Dad. Any advice is appreciated. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-31320118651942751792015-03-08T14:57:45.971-04:002015-03-08T14:57:45.971-04:00I had to laugh at the clean rooms being your happy...I had to laugh at the clean rooms being your happy place. The hubs cleaned the garage yesterday....it was BAD...you couldn't even walk through there. But he worked for hours on it and the result is so glorious I keep going in there. hahaha<br /><br />Happy birthday to your sweet girl! Wow. 15. <br />and supah dupah yay to good news! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-23980258211400770982015-03-08T14:06:37.211-04:002015-03-08T14:06:37.211-04:00Thanks! (Well aware. Thanks. ;) )
I wouldn't ...Thanks! (Well aware. Thanks. ;) )<br /><br />I wouldn't say I'm a morning person. Well, maybe. I've never in my life been able to sleep in. I WANT to, but my eyes just won't stay closed!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-65998608290724591772015-03-08T14:05:23.594-04:002015-03-08T14:05:23.594-04:00No joke. I welcome the mud pit our front yard and ...No joke. I welcome the mud pit our front yard and driveway have become!<br /><br />It is astounding that she is that old. <br /><br />The job situation couldn't have turned out better. We were quite anxious about what we were going to have to do. a HUGE relief.<br /><br />It won't be a slow week, but hopefully it will be able to have a more relaxed start. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-40454462996621918262015-03-08T14:03:17.653-04:002015-03-08T14:03:17.653-04:00Thanks! I'll let her know!
It was wonderful t...Thanks! I'll let her know!<br /><br />It was wonderful to talk with Amy. It doesn't happen enough.<br /><br />Fortunately, the four oldest kids can get themselves ready. And Cuckoo wants to prove that he is ready for kindergarten, so he got ready without any fuss at all those three days. They made my life a bit easier.<br /><br />Oh, to live close enough to have kids walk. Or a bus. Catholic schools don't have bus service, so...6:30 it is!<br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-80101820930136622612015-03-08T14:02:53.492-04:002015-03-08T14:02:53.492-04:00Happy belated 15th to Buttercup!!! Wow...you'...Happy belated 15th to Buttercup!!! Wow...you're old! ;)<br /><br />You are obviously a morning person. I...am not. Your list made me tired. I think I'll go have a nap before I have to make R's lunch. @dkotuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395598913393994830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-9458759804014781852015-03-08T14:00:35.809-04:002015-03-08T14:00:35.809-04:00I do hate to have to take the kids to school, but ...I do hate to have to take the kids to school, but the pain of it is eased by breakfast with my friend. for sure.<br /><br />I will pass the birthday message along!<br /><br />I actually like cleaning things that are really dirty. The more disorganized and filthy, the more I like it. Such a feeling of accomplishment!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-84657242261973077142015-03-08T13:58:51.476-04:002015-03-08T13:58:51.476-04:00Nothing relaxes me more than a clean room.
There ...Nothing relaxes me more than a clean room.<br /><br />There were some big thankfuls this week! Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-5935997984906258102015-03-08T13:58:03.521-04:002015-03-08T13:58:03.521-04:00Thank you! She has had some nice celebrating.
Tha...Thank you! She has had some nice celebrating.<br /><br />Thanks for sticking with the post. :)<br /><br />I saw that you and the kids were getting a ton of cleaning done. It feels great to have it clean, doesn't it?<br /><br />Exactly!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-70680488585560481982015-03-08T13:56:55.592-04:002015-03-08T13:56:55.592-04:00Ah, lucky you. We have the kitchen and bedroom clo...Ah, lucky you. We have the kitchen and bedroom clocks. I'm guessing the kids' clocks won't ever get changed, but will remain an hour off until we change again in the fall. :)<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-45426623424501355992015-03-08T13:56:03.914-04:002015-03-08T13:56:03.914-04:00I shall sing your message for her. :)
It was a hu...I shall sing your message for her. :)<br /><br />It was a huge dent, but thankfully it was only temporary. <br /><br />That sounds lovely. Enjoy!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-73961900950209480722015-03-08T13:55:16.457-04:002015-03-08T13:55:16.457-04:00Thank you! I'll pass along the message.
When...Thank you! I'll pass along the message. <br /><br />When I had my surgery, it actually felt good to get some cleaning done on my own. (We did get a cleaning person to come in during my recovery from both the injury and the surgery. They kids were doing enough around here with the babysitting and cooking and all, so we hired someone and gave them a break.) I'm over it now, though. I'd be happy to have a cleaning person again. :)<br /><br />Yay Spring!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-45393911548116584392015-03-08T13:53:13.805-04:002015-03-08T13:53:13.805-04:00I'll let her know!
Wow. I've never had a...I'll let her know! <br /><br />Wow. I've never had a job (besides mom) longer than a couple of years. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-2964021260093698832015-03-08T13:52:28.772-04:002015-03-08T13:52:28.772-04:00I'll pass along the message!I'll pass along the message!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-85202580928351029422015-03-08T13:52:17.247-04:002015-03-08T13:52:17.247-04:00It was a huge relief for both of us about the job....It was a huge relief for both of us about the job. <br /><br />Aw, thanks Michelle. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-85902314183573661752015-03-08T13:51:37.517-04:002015-03-08T13:51:37.517-04:00I will tell her. :)
I don't have much choice....I will tell her. :)<br /><br />I don't have much choice. Some things just have to happen. <br /><br />No kidding. It's so frustrating to see all the hard work of cleaning go down the filthy drain bit by messy child bit.<br /><br />Me, too. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-35000496028673785412015-03-08T13:50:23.113-04:002015-03-08T13:50:23.113-04:00I'm pretty sure most people on the planet are ...I'm pretty sure most people on the planet are stubborn, just to different degrees and different situations. And really, in the stubborn game, no one wins, regardless of who gets what he wants. <br /><br />It is gorgeous outside today! As soon as everyone is finished with lunch, we're heading outside. Spring is here for today at least!<br /><br />I will give Buttercup the message. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-66383238224823133202015-03-07T16:19:02.450-05:002015-03-07T16:19:02.450-05:00Spring mud flood - bring it bitches.
Happy birthda...Spring mud flood - bring it bitches.<br />Happy birthday buttercup. 15 - wow. My niece turned 17 and I remember when she was just itty bitty walking down the aisle as my flower girl...sniff...<br />I like #6 - work stuff makes me horribly anxious. I'm thankful that you don't have to make any crazy decisions either. I bet that's a load off of your chest.<br />I hope that you can slow down a bit this week ... hahaha your a mom.... hahha...that never happens. Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-59985548078647380142015-03-07T16:12:26.718-05:002015-03-07T16:12:26.718-05:00Happy Birthday to your wonderful daughter!!! Phon...Happy Birthday to your wonderful daughter!!! Phone calls with good friends we don't see or talk to often is always wonderful, I'm glad you got the chance this week!! I can't even imagine getting 6!!! kids ready and in the car before 6:30. I'm happy that Violet has a drop-off period that spans 30 minutes, so it doesn't matter if we get out the door a few minutes later in the morning some days, and I'm glad that Lily walks to school by herself, so I just need to make sure she's getting out the door on time, and not actually be ready to leave the house myself! You are my hero!! Good news from work is always wonderful, congrats, whatever it may be!! Enjoy this coming week, Christine & Family!!Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787379336749043051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-88403192464296757062015-03-07T13:49:06.641-05:002015-03-07T13:49:06.641-05:00A great week. Looks like you made lemonade out of...A great week. Looks like you made lemonade out of that awful 6:30 up and out time. Happy Birthday to your lovely daughter. I personally hate cleaning, except for that moment when it is all finished and you can step back and feel satisfaction. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-43427667482625477412015-03-07T13:17:01.406-05:002015-03-07T13:17:01.406-05:00Yeah- I totally get the complaining of life's ...Yeah- I totally get the complaining of life's UNENDING 'stuff' that puts us in a whirlwind... I'm THERE!!! But I love your thankfuls- looks like many of them are HUGE!!!! Cleaning rooms? The biggest, along with Buttercup's birthday and the job news!! Chris Carterhttp://themomcafe.comnoreply@blogger.com