tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post729983463001415018..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: Last Grandma Update and Other Things, TToT Week 87Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-34370225503544519442015-02-17T22:31:14.292-05:002015-02-17T22:31:14.292-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-21338627032378992772015-02-17T22:31:01.663-05:002015-02-17T22:31:01.663-05:00Thank you!
I've led two groups through Confi...Thank you! <br /><br />I've led two groups through Confirmation prep with two different programs. I like Matthew Kelly's much better. I've also read his book Dynamic Catholic. It was a good read, too. He's just very practical and knowledgeable. Let me know how you like it!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-82785359349715856232015-02-17T22:29:04.896-05:002015-02-17T22:29:04.896-05:00They are the best. Store-bought will never be the ...They are the best. Store-bought will never be the same. And if you only have a few, they really are easy to take care of. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-17843306749929061232015-02-17T15:34:47.565-05:002015-02-17T15:34:47.565-05:00Glad things are going well with Grandma. Those ca...Glad things are going well with Grandma. Those cards are AWESOME!!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-35797829120431211052015-02-17T14:15:05.258-05:002015-02-17T14:15:05.258-05:00Congrats on 20 years of marriage! As I am behind r...Congrats on 20 years of marriage! As I am behind right now on my reading, I'm sure I will read that post in a day or two. I <i>just</i> signed up for the Best Lent Ever. I wasn't sure what to think, but I'm glad to hear that you're familiar with it and like it.Catholic Mutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254315970336710941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-77077406479441813342015-02-16T22:09:40.870-05:002015-02-16T22:09:40.870-05:00I've read a couple of posts now with people ha...I've read a couple of posts now with people having their own chickens, but it seems that when we have space, it may just be something we have to invest in. I would love fresh eggs!April Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16068417907539889004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-38158497944238136202015-02-15T21:54:35.376-05:002015-02-15T21:54:35.376-05:00It would be so expensive for me to get books print...It would be so expensive for me to get books printed. Plus, I don't know if I could whittle down the photos I'd want to add. Regardless of how it ends up, it is a big project, isn't it?<br /><br />So, so many of the kids in Turken's class are the oldest or only in the family. Seeing that Turken is the 5th and was born when I was 36, big gap. It is going to be even worse when Cuckoo gets there! Most of the people my age have their youngest kids in middle school or high school. We're oddballs no matter where we are. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-89049115615197702852015-02-15T21:50:46.731-05:002015-02-15T21:50:46.731-05:00Um, your comment was right here all along.
I stil...Um, your comment was right here all along.<br /><br />I still love those Valentines. Wish I could take credit for the cleverness. :)<br /><br />At least you have the photos printed. They will be fun to look through whether they are organized or not.<br /><br />I'm really looking forward to the Dynamic Catholic one. And, he says we shouldn't give up chocolate for Lent. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-55956952173851407792015-02-15T21:48:10.289-05:002015-02-15T21:48:10.289-05:00No need to feel inadequate. I don't have a cho...No need to feel inadequate. I don't have a choice at the moment about how busy I am. Rest assured, when the kids are out of the house, I will be far, FAR less busy. Some might even say lazy. <br /><br />It is all good news about Grandma these days.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-53574274920021539692015-02-15T21:46:56.594-05:002015-02-15T21:46:56.594-05:00Yes, except the kids had a great time at the mock ...Yes, except the kids had a great time at the mock trial and are already planning next year! Arg! How can their memories be so short to have forgotten their stress and worry from 24 hours prior?!?!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-2867585379637051942015-02-15T21:46:04.669-05:002015-02-15T21:46:04.669-05:00Ha! Fortunately, the party is only 45 minutes long...Ha! Fortunately, the party is only 45 minutes long. Anybody can keep 20 preschoolers busy for 45 minutes. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-54189062427328934162015-02-15T21:45:23.132-05:002015-02-15T21:45:23.132-05:00Get on it, Missy!Get on it, Missy!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-25515496496132165482015-02-15T16:53:20.618-05:002015-02-15T16:53:20.618-05:00The cards are so pretty! I plan on getting all th...The cards are so pretty! I plan on getting all the pictures I have stored printed in photo books one day, organized after year, but that's a project for another day :-) You know, I have about the different issue in Lily's school. We're about the youngest parents in her class, with most other parents having about 5 - 10 years on us. But since most of our friends are actually about 10 years older than we are, we don't really care :-) Luckily, Lily now has a teacher who does not believe that you have to be at least 30 to be able to properly raise a child!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week, Christine!Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787379336749043051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-18283569080666089252015-02-15T16:45:34.355-05:002015-02-15T16:45:34.355-05:00Where did my comment go? I am so distracted today ...Where did my comment go? I am so distracted today - really behind on just...everything.<br />I'm glad your grandma is settling in well and hooray for a quick home sale! <br />I saw those Valentine cards earlier this week and they are just darling. Very clever!<br />I think I am also ready for Lent. I am going to check out some of your links up there before Wednesday. I feel like I could use a really good heavy Lent experience this year. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-44533446451910255532015-02-15T15:53:30.825-05:002015-02-15T15:53:30.825-05:00I have boxes and boxes of photos and scrapbook ite...I have boxes and boxes of photos and scrapbook items that never made it to their appropriate homes. One of these days, I will get them where they belong...<br />I saw the boys' Valentines - very cute. <br />Good news about your Grandma and her house, too! That's really terrific. <br />I am so far behind in my reading this week and I can't figure out why. Either I'll get caught up or I'll hit "mark all as read" and move on.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-84777811163548117292015-02-15T14:19:13.344-05:002015-02-15T14:19:13.344-05:00I am always amazed when I read your blog at how bu...I am always amazed when I read your blog at how busy you are...all the time! I feel very inadequate in comparison. Of course I have one kid who is an adult. I am long done with school activities. It is good that your grandmother is adjusting so well to her new place and that her house sold so quickly. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00362723915166391260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-12631906283036781932015-02-15T11:12:58.032-05:002015-02-15T11:12:58.032-05:00love those Valentines day cards - good news that ...love those Valentines day cards - good news that your grandma is doing well - it all works out and you're wiser about the mock trials . :)Marisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818816716586417433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-52628975581799038222015-02-15T08:21:28.767-05:002015-02-15T08:21:28.767-05:00WEDNESDAY! Holy crap on a cracker! That's SO S...WEDNESDAY! Holy crap on a cracker! That's SO SOON!<br /><br />I just looked around my room and saw where the Bible is - FAARRRR away *sigh* I'll move it next to me and maybe inspiration will strike.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-27714107200034069922015-02-15T08:20:46.363-05:002015-02-15T08:20:46.363-05:00Good news that Grandma is doing well! And a pat on...Good news that Grandma is doing well! And a pat on the back for being a great party hostess!Michelle Liewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467728821417382306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-54138090706501716432015-02-14T20:44:59.518-05:002015-02-14T20:44:59.518-05:00Yes, that would be a big job. I don't actually...Yes, that would be a big job. I don't actually scrapbook. I just stick the photos in albums and write a few things in the margin.<br /><br />I thought it would go fast, but not that fast. It's a great house on an even better piece of property. And priced to sell.<br /><br />At our preschool, parents take charge of the Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter parties. Nice, huh?<br /><br />It isn't an IHSAA sport, so not all schools have it. It's actually biggest in Catholic schools because CYO has started it. Public school middle schoolers don't really have a team to play for. Hopefully it will grow to be more like Wisconsin and other surrounding states.<br /><br />Thanks. They just got home and are already planning for next year. BLAST! They have already forgotten how stressed they were all week.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-84131186597225213502015-02-14T20:41:08.308-05:002015-02-14T20:41:08.308-05:00Hahaha!!! My sister had a drawer full of film she ...Hahaha!!! My sister had a drawer full of film she never developed. I made fun of her terribly, so she finally took it in. There were some photos from her son's 3rd birthday. He was a junior in high school at the time. <br /><br />There seems to be an endless supply of buyers these days. Someone even mimed to me at church (from the front of the church, as she was doing music) that she wanted some eggs. :)<br /><br />Grandma is so relieved to have the house sold. She can now relax completely and enjoy herself.<br /><br />Thanks!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-64034689294881297582015-02-14T20:38:29.197-05:002015-02-14T20:38:29.197-05:00Thanks!
I know. Lent snuck right up on us. IT STA...Thanks!<br /><br />I know. Lent snuck right up on us. IT STARTS ON WEDNESDAY!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-65348181060191269532015-02-14T20:38:12.688-05:002015-02-14T20:38:12.688-05:00I stagnated on my kids' scrapbooks in about 20...I stagnated on my kids' scrapbooks in about 2004. There's not a lot of hope of getting caught up.<br />How great that your Grandma's house sold so fast AND in the dead of winter. Not usually a good time to sell a house.<br />Wait a minute, YOU were in charge of the preschool party, not the teacher? I feel cheated.<br />I think it's awesome that your school has boys volleyball. Fingers crossed for Phoenix.<br />We don't have mock trials at our school or I would have warned you. <br />Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-6317865122315011442015-02-14T20:38:01.712-05:002015-02-14T20:38:01.712-05:00I hate to complain, since we did have a pretty mil...I hate to complain, since we did have a pretty mild winter, especially compared to last year and the beating others are taking this year. We've barely had a snowflake. BUT, I am really looking forward to spring.<br /><br />What fun! I do envy your boating life.<br /><br />Honestly, we should all say the same.<br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-31230233556331112662015-02-14T20:36:20.612-05:002015-02-14T20:36:20.612-05:00I saw, and realized I wasn't following you eit...I saw, and realized I wasn't following you either! All fixed now.<br />She is thrilled that the house sold. She was really worried about it.<br /><br />Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.com