tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post6614585316251519587..comments2024-03-25T09:47:40.771-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: July Ordinary DaysSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-64192694510820785372016-08-23T22:01:23.377-04:002016-08-23T22:01:23.377-04:00I found it! I used to read your blog when Patrick...I found it! I used to read your blog when Patrick was a baby and then I don't know. Life. I have been searching for it and I couldn't remember the name. I was so inspired by so many things you wrote! So glad to hear that your family is well. I am writing from the other part of the country. Seattle. I will be reading again!! AngieBen Wickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863192156409057164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-4551842629173061182016-08-16T23:26:48.288-04:002016-08-16T23:26:48.288-04:00Lovely little look at your July! Loved the AG doll...Lovely little look at your July! Loved the AG doll pics, my 9 year old daughter wants to visit SO MUCH and since she is my one and only girl I'm tempted. Wish I had a Andrew around here who would always say yes! Hope that stage lasts.... Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15313004414044958585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-28276095296464239802016-08-11T14:06:54.753-04:002016-08-11T14:06:54.753-04:00Totally off topic, but I just started to watch Dow...Totally off topic, but I just started to watch Downtown Abbey and I had to think of you actually, 'cause you've written about it before and I'm not sure if you'd find a comment on a really, really old blog post...<br /><br />The reason I started to watch it now, is because I got another British series on DVD from a friend, Mr. Selfridge. Even though you're not that much into television, you might enjoy that one too. I like the entrepreneurship in it and the Britishness (is that a word?) The costumes are great to watch too and also the evolution of those in between the seasons. Because of the male main character and the entrepreneurship I also got my husband to watch it with me, kinda like that as well. :)<br /><br />Otherwise I love reading your blogs, thanks for sharing them with us. :)Jolienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12914900690768076231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-56416913076460460542016-08-08T11:45:18.824-04:002016-08-08T11:45:18.824-04:00I want to be Andrew!! I always love reading your ...I want to be Andrew!! I always love reading your posts!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00826612381569706940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-18532280824129145502016-08-03T17:51:01.349-04:002016-08-03T17:51:01.349-04:00You have such a beautiful family ♥
summerdaisy.ne...You have such a beautiful family ♥<br /><br />summerdaisy.netSummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285118206749258377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-28736769716805128262016-08-03T10:59:17.812-04:002016-08-03T10:59:17.812-04:00Thanks Danielle! I have a couple friends that live...Thanks Danielle! I have a couple friends that live in Chicago so I have been twice but was sort of lead around, lol. It's a great city and I only live 3.5 hours away so I really need to make the trip. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13150404893500003976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-19522005362992714922016-08-02T16:13:21.066-04:002016-08-02T16:13:21.066-04:00Your family is so lovely! And busy! My eldest is s...Your family is so lovely! And busy! My eldest is starting kindergarten at the Catholic school this fall so I know our days of busy schedules are just beginning-- I'm glad to read about how well your kids are doing with it all!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06546383087759696930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-17616019370918615512016-08-02T15:38:41.644-04:002016-08-02T15:38:41.644-04:00While they haven't made a whole house electric...While they haven't made a whole house electrical switch to my knowledge, they do have a wi-fi app to make all things with a screen disconnect from the internet. My wireless router has an app so that I can see who is connected to the internet and then shut down the connection as a whole or by the device- that includes cable boxes, xbox, cell phones, lap tops, iPads, etc. You can also allow devices to only connect between certain times. It has been life changing for me. No arguing over when it's time to get off. I just shut it down!Lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/07648721779134226742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-4167898896049163862016-08-02T14:40:56.700-04:002016-08-02T14:40:56.700-04:00Andrea, just had to put my two cents in! Chicago i...Andrea, just had to put my two cents in! Chicago is one of the easiest and friendliest cities to navigate! I live in Chicago and it is very tourist friendly and easy to walk. It's laid out like a grid so it's easier to keep track of where you are (Sears tower is south, Hancock is north and Lake Michigan is east). Most people who don't like big cities come to Chicago and end up loving it... It doesn't feel too big, it's pretty manageable. Come and visit, you'll be glad you did:)Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01552976314011800219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-15950563602312957432016-08-02T12:26:56.366-04:002016-08-02T12:26:56.366-04:00Grrrrr...my pet peeve for sure! In fact I just pr...Grrrrr...my pet peeve for sure! In fact I just printed out some info I read about sleep/brain function etc. (along with some other things) for a special family meeting we will be having soon.<br />Is he in college? I have the rule about no electronics upstairs in bedrooms but don't enforce after college (but I don't know why not?) and that helps for sure. The curfew thing-heck yes enforce that-it's being decent and respectful and sometimes they have to learn the hard way, if they don't just learn by asking (I'm saying this from experience just so you know.) I would come up with hard and fast rules and if they break them they don't go anywhere for awhile. Adults getting up early and working and needing their sleep take much more precedence over someone going out. <br />Honestly I think the solution is work-a job (or sport or class?) that makes them get up all summer really early and works them hard so they are tired and then they have to repeat it.<br />I have also invented in my head a whole house electrical/wi-fi switch that makes everything go dark and non functioning but my fan and the alarm clocks and maybe the fridge/freezer at a set time. Just flip the switch and go to bed. Maybe locks the doors too, in and out? :)<br />I get your struggle, it is mine also.<br />Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-73974526723822584522016-08-02T12:21:11.949-04:002016-08-02T12:21:11.949-04:00Good tips! I think if I just have to drive to the ...Good tips! I think if I just have to drive to the hotel and we can get around by foot I'd be fine. A friend suggested uber and the thought made me nervous. I know people will laugh but I am happy at home doing my thing. I could never leave and be happy as a clam but I want my kids to experience life, new places, things. I try not to let my introvertedness burden them. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13150404893500003976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-71890792057909899582016-08-02T12:12:21.499-04:002016-08-02T12:12:21.499-04:00Andrea, I am also-I was very nervous about till th...Andrea, I am also-I was very nervous about till the day we went and tried to convince him of a smaller city. :) But this is the third time so I have sort of a routine down-find a hotel on the Magnificent Mile (we stayed at Hampton Inn this time), and then we eat lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, go up the Hancock Center right there (Water Tower Place). This year we bought the pass right at the tower that allows 3 attractions and it saves us money-the Hancock Center Observatory, the Field Museum and the Ferris wheel. Then we go out shopping on the strip, eat deep dish pizza at Gino's for dinner, etc---with two of them we went to plays, this time we just got caramel corn and did the Lego store and went back to the hotel. Sunday morning we wake up and start walking to the museum-pass the bean and the fountains, and get to the museum. With Abbey we took the boat ferry right outside the museum to the Ferris wheel which I would suggest as the walk is too long. Then eat a late lunch and head home before I have to drive in the dark.<br />I NEVER felt unsafe staying in these areas. Tons of tourists and families. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-65105920675063758862016-08-02T09:34:47.156-04:002016-08-02T09:34:47.156-04:00I have been wanting to take my teenage girls to Ch...I have been wanting to take my teenage girls to Chicago but I am not that familiar with the area and what I would do there. I am not a traveler so it gives me anxiety and then I opt to stay home. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13150404893500003976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-86797947931323898542016-08-02T09:13:07.659-04:002016-08-02T09:13:07.659-04:00Great post!!Great post!!missihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11303591190702162043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-16174729394527738812016-08-02T07:58:17.266-04:002016-08-02T07:58:17.266-04:00Such a lovely post. I just loved it and went back...Such a lovely post. I just loved it and went back and read it again to soak it all in. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. Hugs and blessings!!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889664131108121532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-46322852264604185612016-08-02T00:50:14.063-04:002016-08-02T00:50:14.063-04:00Also a 15 year old who thinks she needs to stay up...Also a 15 year old who thinks she needs to stay up all hours too! School is kn 2 wks and I'm so not ready, but I will be ready for her to go to bed before midnight!midwestmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07290915118867616658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-58435116405812342222016-08-02T00:48:34.527-04:002016-08-02T00:48:34.527-04:00You have the best teen advice. What do u do about...You have the best teen advice. What do u do about teens who never go to bed??!! I have an 18 year old. He wants to come and go at all hours! And the adults need to get up early. How do u get him to show respect by being quiet? How about locking the door behind himself? What do u do about irresponsibility? I don't know what to do! I'm So Tired of being a NAG and besides it doesn't work anyway!midwestmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07290915118867616658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-10315305426309629282016-08-01T23:07:10.918-04:002016-08-01T23:07:10.918-04:00Beautiful post. "I don't know if you are ...Beautiful post. "I don't know if you are really my mom." hahaha... Good job, Mom. Keep 'em guessing. Sleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06874500324625773114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-10350815201262011742016-08-01T20:18:54.822-04:002016-08-01T20:18:54.822-04:00I love your blog... Your a much smarter Mom than I...I love your blog... Your a much smarter Mom than In was! <br />Keep doing what your doing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-51171703112439126202016-08-01T19:42:42.646-04:002016-08-01T19:42:42.646-04:00I love this. I am a mom of 11 out in Montana and ...I love this. I am a mom of 11 out in Montana and your feelings about your home and family and ordinary days are so much like mine. Thank you.Ana of the Nine+ Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016613125492379545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-59144260199131937702016-08-01T18:47:47.705-04:002016-08-01T18:47:47.705-04:00I feel so peaceful and happy after reading this, t...I feel so peaceful and happy after reading this, thank you.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480762001127109443noreply@blogger.com