tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post9143152263477724999..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: Is It Wrong to Use the Title of Another Blogger if It Fits My Post? TToT Week 71Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-41912055731751043922014-11-01T20:32:39.603-04:002014-11-01T20:32:39.603-04:00I'm sorry about your great-aunt. What a tough...I'm sorry about your great-aunt. What a tough loss and so quick, to. But the sadness seems tempered with good family times, and you are so skilled at finding the balance in your posts. I appreciate that about your writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-17525580454245111872014-10-29T13:19:56.250-04:002014-10-29T13:19:56.250-04:00Did your kids forgive you for making them go to sc...Did your kids forgive you for making them go to school while you had so much fun with their cousins?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05615930943939757293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-83152720046023172142014-10-27T12:30:09.690-04:002014-10-27T12:30:09.690-04:00Whoa wait...
I'm probably going to be the only...Whoa wait...<br />I'm probably going to be the only asshole to point this out but did you say the child ate whatever you put in front of him and he slept 11 to 12 hours?<br />Is he human?<br />Kidding.<br />Did that make you smile for a second?<br />I am so sorry for your loss but thankful that she did not have to suffer such a horrific illness. You have such a wonderful family and I know that you are all surrounded by so much love...but I'm sending more...you can't get enough of that xoxoKimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-85598584410606729252014-10-27T04:24:14.177-04:002014-10-27T04:24:14.177-04:00I can definitely understand why you feel clobbered...I can definitely understand why you feel clobbered. Taking care of one 2 year old is tough for me some days and you had a 1 year old, another child on top of your other kids and you have your great aunt's passing to deal with too. I'm so happy she went in peace and not in pain. I know that meant a lot to you all. She seems to have had a full life, yet it never makes the passing of a loved one easy. So sorry for your loss. Though you had a blast with the kids, and I hope that took the edge off of any sadness you may have had, I hope your week is great and a little more relaxing. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-36194463977593123932014-10-26T21:22:46.449-04:002014-10-26T21:22:46.449-04:00So WHat do you suppose happens to my comments betw...So WHat do you suppose happens to my comments between when I brilliantly think them up and put them down here and when I come back to realize they never made it to the page? It must be me cuz other people get here.... oh well... heres hoping this one gets here... Have fun with cuckoo and also travel safe back to family (both of them) ... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864898827831713032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-66794583454774796542014-10-26T18:18:28.908-04:002014-10-26T18:18:28.908-04:00I love this post. Not because you got clobbered. T...I love this post. Not because you got clobbered. That stinks and I'm so sorry about your aunt! More I like it because like you said at the end, you can always find something to be thankful for, even when things are stressful and painful. Travel safely to all your destinations!Catholic Mutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254315970336710941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-61579276908936967102014-10-26T18:14:36.690-04:002014-10-26T18:14:36.690-04:00Based on this post alone if I could pick a family ...Based on this post alone if I could pick a family to be a kid in I think it would be yours. Cuckoo is a funny little guy! I am sorry about your Aunt Donna, and for all the family and friends that will miss her. I am sure that she is happy and at peace now. I hope that this week is bit more relaxed for you but it sounds like your travel plans will be keeping you on the go! I can't wait to read about the fun that you have!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00362723915166391260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-8388799335081389392014-10-26T13:00:45.631-04:002014-10-26T13:00:45.631-04:00Well, POOP! I definitely left you a comment a day ...Well, POOP! I definitely left you a comment a day or two ago, and I do not see it here. <br />I am sorry about your aunt, but so glad that her suffering was so short. It really sounds as if she did not have to live as an invalid for long. How wonderful to end life in that way. <br />Maybe that's too positive of a way of putting it, but you know what I mean, right? I'm coming from the perspective of watching Brian's father decline over months and months and months.<br />Have a wonderful trip!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624509801901211108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-19574324822497520462014-10-26T12:35:56.349-04:002014-10-26T12:35:56.349-04:00I am so sorry about the loss of your great aunt. S...I am so sorry about the loss of your great aunt. Such a mixed emotional happening. While you and your family will miss her, she is not sick and suffering any longer. My prayers for peace are with you and your entire family.<br />It sounds like you are in a whirlwind. I am glad that you have gotten this time to spend with your nephews. Bless the oldest one's heart...not wanting to leave. I can only imagine.<br />I love that you say Cuckoo "had a great five year run!" Indeed he did and I am guessing it's not over yet!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544185213746159372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-67866874093771874492014-10-26T09:40:20.321-04:002014-10-26T09:40:20.321-04:00I am sorry (and happy) for the loss of your great ...I am sorry (and happy) for the loss of your great aunt. There's a lot to be said for a peaceful release from pain and suffering. Love the energy of your post. 18 months was one of my favorite ages - looking at the world through these eyes is a joyful experience. Enjoy your trip and special time with Cuckoo. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-32627303980343659432014-10-26T07:50:03.144-04:002014-10-26T07:50:03.144-04:00…at least no one said, in the eternal effort to ge...…at least no one said, in the eternal effort to get (kids) to eat strange and unusual foods, ' …sure there is (fill in the ingredient) in it, but you can't taste it!'<br />now most of us 5 to 9 year diners are not logicians or rhetoricians… but we all immediately spot the weakeness in <em>that</em> argument in favor of eating unfamiliar foods!<br /><br />have fun on the road trip! muy coolito! to 'go abroad' for trick or treating! he will be the coolest trick or treater around when he gets home… "why yes, this year we chose to travel to Florida, their treats are a welcome break to the local fare' lolclarkhttp://wakefielddoctrine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-956199137937010442014-10-26T00:50:30.327-04:002014-10-26T00:50:30.327-04:001. You know already.
2. That's a huge thankful...1. You know already.<br />2. That's a huge thankful. <br />3.-8. What nice kids! I love how the 12 year old appreciated your cooking so much and was incredulous when one of your brood didn't like something. That kid should be bottled and sold!<br />Littlest Nephew is darling! I love him opening the doors. And jumping back from the tiger. And playing in your yard. <br />Have a safe trip to Ohio. I'm glad you're taking Cuckoo with you. Let me know if you need any help with the kids at home, like drive them to soccer or something :)Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-54946566259109499512014-10-25T23:40:06.229-04:002014-10-25T23:40:06.229-04:00Thank you. Yes, we had loads of fun. They both c...Thank you. Yes, we had loads of fun. They both cried when it was time to leave with their parents today. I hate that for my brother and his wife, but it made me feel good that they like it here so much. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-87404954303736406302014-10-25T23:39:20.644-04:002014-10-25T23:39:20.644-04:00Thank you.
It was good to have the nephews here a...Thank you.<br /><br />It was good to have the nephews here as a distraction for me. (Because, you know, 6 kids isn't distraction enough) :) It is true, even though they only see each other once every other month or so, the cousins all act like they see each other daily. I love that they do.<br /><br />Thank you! I hear great things about Long Island, so don't be surprised if I show up one day!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-12836818509235491322014-10-25T23:37:10.047-04:002014-10-25T23:37:10.047-04:00She was a whole mess of fun, that's for sure.
...She was a whole mess of fun, that's for sure.<br /><br />It's going to be a busy week, for sure. Thank you!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-60589676606799264012014-10-25T18:24:34.940-04:002014-10-25T18:24:34.940-04:00How on earth did I make a spelling mistake like sh...How on earth did I make a spelling mistake like shraks?? I meant sharks! lolTigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-83684570256247153342014-10-25T18:00:35.888-04:002014-10-25T18:00:35.888-04:00First of all, I'm so, so sorry for your loss, ...First of all, I'm so, so sorry for your loss, but also thankful that your great-aunt did not have to suffer. Wow, just reading about your week made me exhausted, no idea how you make it :-) We're most likely going to have visitors in November, and I'm motivated to have the house completely put together and cleaned up until then (Calvin's room and our bedroom is still a mess, the mirror in our bathroom fell down and shattered, and I still need to buy matresses for under the girls' beds for guests. I hope that next week, you'll finally get some time to relax.Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787379336749043051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-24270141302662581742014-10-25T15:33:36.826-04:002014-10-25T15:33:36.826-04:00So, so sorry to read about your aunt. It's goo...So, so sorry to read about your aunt. It's good that she didn't suffer a long painful illness and that you got to see her just recently, also that you got to see a last photo of her with your grandma. Love and prayers to you and your family x<br /><br />Your littlest nephew looks adorable and the photos are great - the petting shraks look really cool :)<br /><br />Hope Cuckoo's special trip to Florida goes well and he enjoys having you all to himself again :)Tigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-7896324667371644292014-10-25T14:29:43.164-04:002014-10-25T14:29:43.164-04:00I am so sorry for your loss
Oh the doors.. yes th...I am so sorry for your loss<br /><br />Oh the doors.. yes the doors... Open and shut and open and shut! Petting sharks is really cool too!<br /><br />YAY for Florida! Thats where we live!Chronicallysickmanicmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790507508907064560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-72284656728612457002014-10-25T13:23:09.277-04:002014-10-25T13:23:09.277-04:00Oh I'm sorry to hear about your great aunt Don...Oh I'm sorry to hear about your great aunt Donna. I was kind of half hoping you'd get to go back and see her again. That was all so sudden and really makes the wonderful time you had with her before SO much more important. :( I'm glad you got to see the photo of her and your grandma. That's a lovely thing to have.<br /><br />WOW though, I think clobbered (though I would have gone with Zoe's usual - "Schnookered") probably doesn't even begin to cover it. You are a WONDER, and well done for keeping it all together and managing all those hundreds of variables and for making the stay so much fun for your nephews. Littlest Nephew is ADORABLE, and I love the photos of him and the doors and the balloon. I feel bad for Cuckoo though - I hope he gets all the petting back soon. <br /><br />You're a star. Hang on in there, and ENJOY FLORIDA. And I hope you see this and know that I would LOVE you to meet Sandy, and then take a photo of the two of you on Instagram so I can see and be envious :)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-76821234396870739772014-10-25T11:33:05.487-04:002014-10-25T11:33:05.487-04:00Love and prayers to you and your family, Christine...Love and prayers to you and your family, Christine. How lovely to be able to see her surrounded by love in her final moments! Technology is a wonder indeed.<br />What a full and wonderful week, with your nephews - time with family is precious.<br />What am I thankful for? NO idea...struggling this week. Seriously struggling. Clobbered may just be a perfect word. Last night I decided not to do a TToT and at the moment, I'm still there.<br />Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-26309812971165366252014-10-25T11:08:21.816-04:002014-10-25T11:08:21.816-04:00I'm so sorry about your great aunt. I know ho...I'm so sorry about your great aunt. I know how special she is to you.<br /><br />What a week and having your nephews is a lot of extra stress. Good stress, but stress nonetheless. You are keeping them mighty busy too. Good for you.<br /><br />Have a fabulous weekend and try to get a bit of rest in. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-19613725353718733312014-10-25T10:59:49.739-04:002014-10-25T10:59:49.739-04:00Christine, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I h...Christine, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find some comfort in knowing your Aunt Donna passed so peacefully and that her family was with her.<br />This post today is so...full of you. And your life. And your exhaustion and your adventures:) Love the pics of the nephews. Pictures do often tell the story. In your case today, they are a lovely augmentation!<br />Be well and safe this week.<br /> GirlieOnTheEdgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09226101556766074271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-53878658086763929412014-10-25T09:22:39.276-04:002014-10-25T09:22:39.276-04:00Condolences on your great aunt...and it looks like...Condolences on your great aunt...and it looks like you spent some good times with the nephews! Michelle Liewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467728821417382306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-81211143665245649642014-10-25T08:41:55.930-04:002014-10-25T08:41:55.930-04:00Sending my condolences for your loss you and your ...Sending my condolences for your loss you and your family are in my prayers!<br /><br />Your time spent with your nephews sound just what you needed and cousins...well there will always be a bond even it there are miles separating each other- awesome memory you are making for your nephews. <br /><br />have a great time in Florida safe travels and you know Long Island or “Lawn Guy land” can be your next destination! :) <br />Marisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818816716586417433noreply@blogger.com