tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post5622283502270002597..comments2024-03-29T07:21:42.606-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: Ordinary DaysSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-67863596269640800792016-02-22T11:00:42.711-05:002016-02-22T11:00:42.711-05:00Oh my word I needed this post today! :)
I am 8 we...Oh my word I needed this post today! :) <br />I am 8 weeks along with a much-prayed for third child, but my other two are big kids now and I worry...then I see your Janey and it works out. My son is that forgetful 8th grader who does excel most of the time and then forgets major things and tears just streamed as I read the paragraphs about how far your son has come. Thank you!! Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404451241798660833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-33662684378166254432016-02-15T21:45:19.534-05:002016-02-15T21:45:19.534-05:00You always have great parenting advice! I'm a ...You always have great parenting advice! I'm a Michigander; you must be near - Meijer and U of M. I know you've mentioned you have family that coaches for U of M, but we're State fans in our house ;-)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437767934820734027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-70528741948413382732016-02-15T18:48:19.401-05:002016-02-15T18:48:19.401-05:00How is Isaac graduating? Didn't he just start...How is Isaac graduating? Didn't he just start college? I'm about to send mine off in the fall and I just don't want it to go that fast! Although we just visited her school again last week and I love seeing how happy she is there. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928003400276630525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-45758975737214718292016-02-15T13:51:57.193-05:002016-02-15T13:51:57.193-05:00Congratulations to Isaac, and to you and husband g...Congratulations to Isaac, and to you and husband getting him through! <br />Janey looks a lot like you. I imagine you are savoring these days so so much as you get to spend all these beautiful days at home with her, as you say, doing the 'ordinary'. It's a privilege!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06546383087759696930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-58563719143613179972016-02-15T09:45:20.463-05:002016-02-15T09:45:20.463-05:00This makes me insanely happy! Is YTV only a Canad...This makes me insanely happy! Is YTV only a Canadian station? What is the equivalent in the States? I am trying to find it so I can set my television to record it. beth annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02406987582264665869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-89744867707599905072016-02-14T12:08:20.056-05:002016-02-14T12:08:20.056-05:00I get such comfort reading your blog and your appr...I get such comfort reading your blog and your approach the everything. Thanks for the reminder that everything will be ok. Funny how we let some of that stuff bother us so much. I'm excited to see your simple approach to whole 30. I really need to do it but want keep it as simple as possible!jeanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810018388555836612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-41017282906420134762016-02-14T08:36:44.637-05:002016-02-14T08:36:44.637-05:00Thank you so much for the warning! I love that boo...Thank you so much for the warning! I love that book and the images I painted in my head with my own imagination that even the 1985 version wasn't "good enough" :) for me. I pictured Anne differently and had a more majestic view of the house, the grounds, the "White Way of Wonder" etc. I will stick with the book and the wonderfully imaginative descriptive writing any old day!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-63714350984075601322016-02-13T22:07:36.374-05:002016-02-13T22:07:36.374-05:00If your new Anne is the same new Anne we are getti...If your new Anne is the same new Anne we are getting up here in Canada, then proceed with caution. It seems they are "updating" the story with themes of gender identity and feminism and sexism and intend to "push the boundaries". I don't want my daughters experience of Anne to come with a political agenda, so we will stick with the 1985 version. (http://www.nationalpost.com/m/wp/blog.html?b=news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/john-robson-anne-of-green-gables-does-not-need-a-cbc-reboot)Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15313004414044958585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-4444555691566020602016-02-13T09:27:24.352-05:002016-02-13T09:27:24.352-05:00Yes Sarah-I've tried a few different ones-the ...Yes Sarah-I've tried a few different ones-the last one I liked the best because the chips were much more crispy. (I am notorious for forgetting about them and burning them also.)<br />Here's the newest "recipe" that worked for me:<br />http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2015/1/26/crispy-baked-sweet-potato-chips.html#_a5y_p=3268906<br /><br />She is right about the foil, and not using parchment, and also a mandolin slicer is key, and a very essential but inexpensive tool for Whole30!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-63690272198965602432016-02-13T09:23:39.064-05:002016-02-13T09:23:39.064-05:00Yes I will try to get to it soon-I do it very very...Yes I will try to get to it soon-I do it very very simply and it works easily for me. (It's easy to get overwhelmed with too much info since it's been so popular-there are a ton of recipes etc.)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-12984627800749003562016-02-13T09:22:35.176-05:002016-02-13T09:22:35.176-05:00Hi Shannon-This is the best basketball hoop ever a...Hi Shannon-This is the best basketball hoop ever and we've tried a couple. It has lasted years and years of all ages playing on it. It's this one: http://amzn.to/1LmIrj1Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-4533534129695180672016-02-13T09:19:50.581-05:002016-02-13T09:19:50.581-05:00I didn't know-thank you!I didn't know-thank you!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-68374662377262066702016-02-13T07:46:31.171-05:002016-02-13T07:46:31.171-05:00Care to share the recipe you used for the chips? I...Care to share the recipe you used for the chips? I just finished my first whole30 and these would have made it a whole lot better! I have tried making them a few times but they never turn out quite right. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945264080694886265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-60238236447903478742016-02-13T07:31:09.194-05:002016-02-13T07:31:09.194-05:00These ordinary days are really extraordinary aren...These ordinary days are really extraordinary aren't they? Janey's faces are so cute! I used to love the car wash as a kid but I'm pretty sure I'd be claustrophobic in one now! And way to go Isaac. I have been on a similar journey with my son since Kindergarten. Suddenly he has been getting straight A's. I don't know how or why it happened but all those years of working together were worth it. And the tears....well now they are tears of joy . Maiden Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09714005634771057441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-58258225078939755582016-02-13T00:49:07.447-05:002016-02-13T00:49:07.447-05:00I would love if you posted some of your Whole30 me...I would love if you posted some of your Whole30 meals. I want to do it, but I want it presented to me simply. (Yes, I have read the book.) If I start researching then I go into info-overload. And I love your kids' updates. I feel like I can relate so much. I have one in college, one almost in college, and three 'youngers' , with the baby being four. She was born when I was a 'young 41-year-old.' Ha!Down Cedar Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688229172904095544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-26681053786787491792016-02-13T00:02:22.406-05:002016-02-13T00:02:22.406-05:00Long time follower here. I'm shocked at how mu...Long time follower here. I'm shocked at how much your kids have all grown and that Isaac is close to graduating college before too long. I appreciated the kid update.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03219078989716705176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-50534540794384715722016-02-12T23:13:13.295-05:002016-02-12T23:13:13.295-05:00Thank you for your comments about your child gradu...Thank you for your comments about your child graduating from college. I have "that kid" but he is only in fourth grade. I try not to worry about him too much because I know that God has him in the palm of His hand, but it is helpful and encouraging to hear stories from mom that have been through the same thing. Thank you.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17701336726589733667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-74331342763440462182016-02-12T23:04:48.329-05:002016-02-12T23:04:48.329-05:00Do you know where you got that indoor basketball h...Do you know where you got that indoor basketball hoop? I love that it gets so tall!<br />Shannon Ganderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444041505911628469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-39941346134997171822016-02-12T20:11:44.796-05:002016-02-12T20:11:44.796-05:00Beautiful children, beautiful family!!! I so enjoy...Beautiful children, beautiful family!!! I so enjoy your common sense approach to family life!!! Thank you!!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00281413753897149022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-17749916769132427282016-02-12T19:02:42.099-05:002016-02-12T19:02:42.099-05:00Did you know there is a new Anne of Green Gables m...Did you know there is a new Anne of Green Gables movie? It's previewing on Monday February 15 on YTV.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768563948361203334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-27086413195219888452016-02-12T19:01:07.198-05:002016-02-12T19:01:07.198-05:00Not sure why the question marks...weird. But whil...Not sure why the question marks...weird. But while I'm replying....Janie is so big! Such a cutie to have around as a sidekick. valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168837814994229269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-58909647996217419522016-02-12T18:59:05.331-05:002016-02-12T18:59:05.331-05:00Ahhhh! I so needed to hear this for my Jackson! ...Ahhhh! I so needed to hear this for my Jackson! I love the kid with all my heart. I tell him all the time he is going to be THE BEST dad and husband (I just hope he can support a family! ). Good to hear.....<br />As always Sarah, I love reading your blog. 💗valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168837814994229269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-1683159866468987882016-02-12T18:14:24.222-05:002016-02-12T18:14:24.222-05:00Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have a kid - a...Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have a kid - a girl - who loves to read and reads constantly and studies for tests and seems to know it all when I quiz her, but she just doesn't do good in school. it breaks my heart sometimes because she works so hard - but she has to sit on the bleachers and cheer for her friends when they get the rewards - she doesn't complain - but I know school just doesn't come easy for her. She's a nice person and has a huge heart and will help anyone, but I worry and I thank you for your encouraging words!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04532935901992336498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-68968969486652942552016-02-12T18:03:29.452-05:002016-02-12T18:03:29.452-05:00Yes, thank you so much for the school encouragemen...Yes, thank you so much for the school encouragement. Oh man...my oldest is a great, great, great kid but oh what a struggle. And his dad is a teacher, and I used to be, so we feel so strongly about success in school. He's so smart and so laid back and easy going...and so not interested in homework and details...100% on one thing one day and then forgets something and the 0% sinks his grade. Thanks for the reminder...I've been trying to see the whole picture ;)Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151888791016718507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-53835817318580754352016-02-12T17:45:32.374-05:002016-02-12T17:45:32.374-05:00You have no idea how much I needed to hear the par...You have no idea how much I needed to hear the part about not worrying about your child in school. I have been so stressed because my daughter is not reading on grade level. I have felt like it's my fault. That I haven't done enough. School is definitely not her thing. Thank you so much for being real, for sharing the good along with the bad. This gave me a real boost today.Tarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08539809783494444271noreply@blogger.com