tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post5622253312019644164..comments2023-08-26T19:57:53.134-05:00Comments on There's no place like Home: Keepin' Our Heads Above Water. .Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10476707833109337386noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-73940460378710418672011-09-15T13:03:27.711-05:002011-09-15T13:03:27.711-05:00Wow, you are busy! Can't wait to see you next ...Wow, you are busy! Can't wait to see you next weekend.<br /><br />KristiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-52728035043623393392011-09-14T22:11:29.113-05:002011-09-14T22:11:29.113-05:00Here's hoping the nandina makes a full recover...Here's hoping the nandina makes a full recovery.Patrick's Gardenhttp://www.patricksgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-77504746587485158212011-09-14T07:12:44.155-05:002011-09-14T07:12:44.155-05:00After the game on Friday, we were standing outside...After the game on Friday, we were standing outside the school waiting on Steve. Tristan walked out and said in the most cheerful voice "Hi Connie".... I was shocked! He has never done that before, even if I say hi first. It made me smile! I continue to be amazed that you can keep up with all those activities. I have 4 kids too but never was that busy! love you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-24697896778976226232011-09-13T13:19:43.906-05:002011-09-13T13:19:43.906-05:00Wow, you are busy. You probably meet your own back...Wow, you are busy. You probably meet your own backside coming around a corner. :)Window On The Prairiehttp://windowontheprairie.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-29755043048099385122011-09-12T22:25:05.982-05:002011-09-12T22:25:05.982-05:00In a blinking of you your eyes you will be my age,...In a blinking of you your eyes you will be my age, an empty nester, and still looking back on this busy time and remembering how crazy busy you were and be very thankful you were younger then....we had 5 kids, 10 part-time jobs, 3 paper routes that began at 3 am 365 days per year for 8 yrs, a washing machine that went non-stop, Jene was Sheriff, our bed was not made for years, someone was always sleeping in it...we had such terrible shifts, he was on call 24/7 it seemed, 2 in grade school, 1 in jr hig, 2 in high school, 6 vehicles, 12 gallons of milk per week, every sport imaginable, a little girl that none of them were even used to, plus on top of that we had 4 phone lines ringing 24/7 because one of MY jobs was as dispatcher from home....YOU Will be fine...and just for kicks we remodeled this house in our "spare" time....to this day... I never get bored, I count my blessings in everything that I learned along the way, we are somewhat slower paced now, we keep up with the grands and enjoy the deck every chance we get....I am just jealous that you are a skinny busy body, the end result of all you are doing will be well-rounded talented,hard-working, responsible adults that will amaze the heck out of you....You will just HAVE to trust me on this....I am much older and wiser....::))Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-71500672015714352032011-09-12T21:06:35.144-05:002011-09-12T21:06:35.144-05:00WOW! I am bushed just reading this post...I don...WOW! I am bushed just reading this post...I don't know how you do it all. I didn't notice Devin's lip today, so I will definitely be looking for that tomorrow at school!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897983766493065528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-3728041090537181992011-09-12T20:07:36.673-05:002011-09-12T20:07:36.673-05:00Man oh man, I am tired thinking how busy you are! ...Man oh man, I am tired thinking how busy you are! It's awesome that your kids are so involved in activities. They will be awesome adults with all of this extra learning and experiences. <br />I can see that your youngest boy has your eyes! <br />Must have been so different to have 3 boys and then have a girl. A house full of trucks and cars...and then baby dolls! I can't even imagine since I have 2 boys and I don't plan on having any more children..so I don't believe there will be any girly toys around here until I have grandkids...possibly.<br />Looking forward to the rustic Christmas tree project!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485155713261218739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-31765157908543700722011-09-12T19:08:09.892-05:002011-09-12T19:08:09.892-05:00Wow! Can't wait to here about the Christmas tr...Wow! Can't wait to here about the Christmas tree party!<br />Once again your are so lucky to have such great kids. I know it is a busy time in their lives! But I'm sure you don't want it any other way. <br />You can slow down when your 80. Ha ha!<br />I love it when kids finally decide to talk and share things. Amazing what is in their heads. <br />I'll never for get one of my middle son's first prayer at dinner! He was the one that didn't talk much. Wow! He really blew me away!<br />Your doing a great job!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049464020213263503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-6756173236606509532011-09-12T16:53:22.375-05:002011-09-12T16:53:22.375-05:00I just loved the posts about the kids. They are al...I just loved the posts about the kids. They are all so cute and angelic on Sunday, but their antics at home make me smile! DJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-25722732602386096372011-09-12T16:07:03.448-05:002011-09-12T16:07:03.448-05:00Geez. I don't think I'm even going to sur...Geez. I don't think I'm even going to survive this year, much less next year! <br />Congrats to Grant! I got excited when I saw he got a purple! Jacob was happy with his blue he got on his picture! He was convinced it wouldn't do well. Next weekend is the 4-H rabbit show. Everyone has a list of fried foods to try. My stomach hurts already.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11444906851048479864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-36289943941172865892011-09-12T14:01:14.940-05:002011-09-12T14:01:14.940-05:00We sat down one night and did the math - ok, I did...We sat down one night and did the math - ok, I did the numbers and Kurt just shook his head - and for 3 years, we will have a child in grade school, middle school AND high school!! Then we got to talking about his folks and they had kids in school for 30+ years! And many of those years, they had kids at more than one level - no wonder my MIL went completely gray at about 40!<br /><br />Take time to breathe in and out and pat yourself on the back that Tristan has lots to share! =)Andihttp://www.dalefamilyfarms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-45922201832598532372011-09-12T12:44:13.275-05:002011-09-12T12:44:13.275-05:00As a Certified Sweets Junkie-I would love to have ...As a Certified Sweets Junkie-I would love to have a son that bakes. Lucky LUCKY you!<br />:)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6293021585820584668.post-78117618955162062462011-09-12T12:26:34.713-05:002011-09-12T12:26:34.713-05:00Enjoyed the whole post! You said "I ain'...Enjoyed the whole post! You said "I ain't callin' and I ain't writin' ..." and I sure understand why! I hope you enjoy all your family's activities, though. :) Sounds like a lot of good stuff. I had to laugh about the "fruit-basket-bed-moving-upset" ... LOL!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379966486917936027noreply@blogger.com