tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post3601698252311779754..comments2024-01-28T02:19:35.150-06:00Comments on Tales from the Coop Keeper: Still LifeJayme Goffin, The Coop Keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760868033826492236noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-25389666862410916212012-11-26T02:08:45.223-06:002012-11-26T02:08:45.223-06:00I just stumbled onto your blog from a random link ...I just stumbled onto your blog from a random link on pinterest, and wanted to say that I love your writing style. You seem like a fabulous lady, and I might just keep reading. Although, my nest is so not empty that I'm finding limited time for reading blogs (and writing mine).<br />I do try to remember that the time goes by faster than it seems, but I admit to sometimes wishing time away. My darling ones are 5 (almost 6), turning 4 this week, 2.5, and turning-5-month twins. It is definitely a busy chaos around here, and I just try to keep up. Thanks for the perspective reminder, and good luck with your empty nest.Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905198328657702443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-11704880226105818392012-11-18T10:39:32.141-06:002012-11-18T10:39:32.141-06:00Off topic: I was going through your blog listings ...Off topic: I was going through your blog listings to see if there were some I'd be interested in. I already read Flower Patch Farmgirl, one of the best out there. Anyway, one of them reminds me how much I appreciate it when bloggers stay neutral on politics / elections. Can any blogger do what they want? Absolutely but if yours isn't a political blog it just serves to alienate approximately half your readers. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01449014408472220783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-86554677279749361212012-11-17T22:08:11.861-06:002012-11-17T22:08:11.861-06:00Love to you, Jayme. Have you seen the poem "...Love to you, Jayme. Have you seen the poem "Oatmeal Kisses?" It will make you cry. <br />xo, CherylWhosyergurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796459473501881680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-71053251299005846282012-11-17T18:35:12.522-06:002012-11-17T18:35:12.522-06:00Could I come and sit in the chair in the morning w...Could I come and sit in the chair in the morning with you?? And could we bring in a chicken or kitten?? It sound like an exotic vacation. Nancy from Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-10594904438050252512012-11-17T12:15:40.637-06:002012-11-17T12:15:40.637-06:00Had a hard time when my son left, too. Stunned me ...Had a hard time when my son left, too. Stunned me for awhile but then I realized what a special time for my main man and I... I'm embracing it! We're having a ball (and still have one teen at home)!<br /><br />Kelly in Cali (hol-la!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881161113092930474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-64686911292376747812012-11-17T05:14:43.687-06:002012-11-17T05:14:43.687-06:00I use to say when my children were small.."Oh...I use to say when my children were small.."Oh, if they were all just going to school all day". My oldest will turn 31 next month, and the youngest just turned 21. I have to say Jayme, I miss those days. We're not quite empty nesters yet, as my last two are still at home. My third has her degree and in these economic times, well, she has not yet landed her full time job. Our last is still in school, so "empty nest"...What is that again?? Jayme, your just going through more of your own growing pains. Aaron is wonderful and Thanksgiving will be so sweet this year as you gather to enjoy each other and hear of his new found independence. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now I'll forgive you on the missing trail pictures, but where's a new Marmie video?? Happy Thanksgiving to You, Glenco and Aaron.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-41502465364057270882012-11-16T05:31:14.521-06:002012-11-16T05:31:14.521-06:00So true! We forget to enjoy what we have now. Mind...So true! We forget to enjoy what we have now. Mindfulness, right? Thank you for the reminder.<br /><br />janAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-58559791664378632372012-11-15T15:13:32.615-06:002012-11-15T15:13:32.615-06:00Hi jayme. Tammy from Cedar Lake. I think you ar...Hi jayme. Tammy from Cedar Lake. I think you are becoming famous :). One of my friends from back home in New York just posted your thanksgiving nipples on her facebook feed. I saw the pic and said that looks familiar and read the tag...talesfromthecoopkeeper. Pretty cool :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-47918934392151541702012-11-15T07:30:28.449-06:002012-11-15T07:30:28.449-06:00So wise. Just a few minutes ago, as I was trying ...So wise. Just a few minutes ago, as I was trying to step over the pile of coloring stuff that didn't get put away before bed last night, I was reminded that while THIS particular mess was left by my 8 year old, it was not very long ago that it was my 18 year old's and he is going away too soon. Jensamom23https://www.blogger.com/profile/10321234556592896861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-21622505341269875902012-11-15T06:07:01.111-06:002012-11-15T06:07:01.111-06:00There's lotsa nonsense in our home ~ dirty dis...There's lotsa nonsense in our home ~ dirty dishes just being 1 part... How do they magically reappear as soon as I turn my back? How can we be out of clean spoons n bowls AGAIN?! What IS that tracked all over my floor? But I am so aware that these are the bestest days. I even hung a sign in my barn (where I train clients and their horses but move balls, babydolls n scooters) ~"Please excuse the mess. The children are making memories." Love it all.<br />Happy Thanksgiving and congratulations for growing a fine young man!<br />xo<br />LeslieLeslie @ Farm Fresh Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03970398718118889905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-73397982465670619762012-11-15T04:51:02.880-06:002012-11-15T04:51:02.880-06:00I know it's true...even as I complain about a ...I know it's true...even as I complain about a constant string of toys, clothes, books, etc. that I constantly pick up. I look at ladies with their perfectly tidy homes and think, e-gads, why can't I keep up? But I know there's a happy joy in it, and will be a sadness in all the quiet of someday. My mother-in-law says these are the best days of my life...and while I sometimes roll my eyes, she's right. What will I do when all the spontaneous hugs and kisses are gone? -MaryMary, Windy Meadows Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601966760653278126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-75528837110222649162012-11-14T20:58:00.524-06:002012-11-14T20:58:00.524-06:00Blessed by mess, indeed. I needed to hear your wis...Blessed by mess, indeed. I needed to hear your wise words so very much. Thank you! And God bless your empty nest. I wish you & Aaron a wonderful homecoming and fabulous Thanksgiving!Jenniferhttp://www.farmgirlfollies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-49386654258444887442012-11-14T15:06:11.996-06:002012-11-14T15:06:11.996-06:00Good to hear from you again- and that you are movi...Good to hear from you again- and that you are moving forward with missing Aaron. Took me until Thanksgiving EVERY year when my daughter would go back to school (and this was in the same town for pete's sake)- then she's be home for the holiday, then home for a month for Christmas break- then GONE AGAIN, and I'd wander around aimlessly for a couple of days. So silly, but so much a part of the process!<br />Hang in there- it get's easier :)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756437515782891086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-84560840108137522542012-11-14T13:36:32.732-06:002012-11-14T13:36:32.732-06:00We are your polar opposite at our house and could ...We are your polar opposite at our house and could not wait for the kids to leave the nest... have never regretted letting them all run off and start their own lives because they have all done a successful job of it. Fly away little birds.. fly away...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-12915513459110684412012-11-14T13:23:00.956-06:002012-11-14T13:23:00.956-06:00THANK YOU! I needed to read that today. We'r...THANK YOU! I needed to read that today. We're high enough on the roller coaster that we're hearing the clicks come way too fast. Our son is in high school and daughter in junior high. I see the quiet mornings looming ahead and it is just starting to cause an uneasiness in the pit of my stomach.<br />~KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-26995759376229615072012-11-14T11:59:09.052-06:002012-11-14T11:59:09.052-06:00thanks for the reminder. but anytime you want you...thanks for the reminder. but anytime you want you feel free to fly here and help a sister out wiht her broodand their messes;)<br /><br />enjoy the boy and your thanksgiving<3Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041240496017131851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-17027248295817003212012-11-14T11:25:15.668-06:002012-11-14T11:25:15.668-06:00Yes indeed . . . wise beyond your years. What a s...Yes indeed . . . wise beyond your years. What a sweet time it will be to have him near during Thanksgiving!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-69629204322958097732012-11-14T10:56:01.097-06:002012-11-14T10:56:01.097-06:00haha Abbie was logged into my computer! I will be ...haha Abbie was logged into my computer! I will be there...no Abbie and no CLiff. :( I cannot ait!!Janie Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370820382435543544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-12718004950220583262012-11-14T10:51:43.351-06:002012-11-14T10:51:43.351-06:00I am so exciterd that MOndayu morning I will be in...I am so exciterd that MOndayu morning I will be in that chair all sleepy headed and talking. No oatmeal with choc protein powder though. Ha Remember that win!? I am counting the hours until I hug you, my pal. xoxo<br /><br />P.S.I am bringing packing boxes. :)Abbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00178465297410483055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-91861137745280065632012-11-14T08:40:29.042-06:002012-11-14T08:40:29.042-06:00Well, your words of wisdom have struck a cord with...Well, your words of wisdom have struck a cord with me once again.<br /><br />All too often I do wish for the Fast-Forwarding of the little ones; the mess, the chaos, the weariness of it all. I complain too often and too loudly (I know) - at the same time, I see it all sifting through my fingers like sand, and I want to grasp and hang on tightly with all I've got. I don't like it that we can't ever go back to the good ole days...(as I was explaining to my five year old the other night.)<br /><br />It's the dichotomy of being a mom. At least for me.<br /><br />I want to take your words to heart and value the blessing that comes with the messes all because I've said more "yes's".<br /><br />I need to just "grow" with it. And let it do the same for me. ;)Bevy @ Treasured Up and Ponderedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821971923515558110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-64438017039521400102012-11-14T08:26:02.672-06:002012-11-14T08:26:02.672-06:00Oh I know I never want to have the house quiet. I ...Oh I know I never want to have the house quiet. I hate it when I am home alone. I know I am strange but I love the busy hum of my family. Enjoy your Thanksgiving with your young man.Sunny Simple Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13442975157454720956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-16445569818421668192012-11-14T08:15:38.781-06:002012-11-14T08:15:38.781-06:00I couldn't agree with you more!! My son asked... I couldn't agree with you more!! My son asked me to drive him to school yesterday because he had just washed and waxed his beloved truck. I said SURE! because it was like he needed me again!..lol.. we talked on the way, even!<br /><br />Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-37681880197641526542012-11-14T08:00:40.718-06:002012-11-14T08:00:40.718-06:00I feel for you. I'm your age and have a son t...I feel for you. I'm your age and have a son that just turned 27, married and is expecting his first baby. When he was 17 we adopted out first daughter and 3 yrs later adopted our second and I still cried big puddles when he moved out at 21. I have never understood parents that talk constantly about their kids moving out when they turn 18 or so. We have them such a short time in their lives. I'm enjoying my 9 and 7 year olds even more because I know that time with them is so short.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09739494109862289958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-46217899447779483372012-11-14T07:54:15.721-06:002012-11-14T07:54:15.721-06:00It is nice to know I have company! My son, who I ...It is nice to know I have company! My son, who I home-schooled during his middle school years, is away now for his freshman year at the state university! I'm so excited to go get him for this holiday, where for the first time in a while, I feel truly thankful! I'm going all out this year, complete with china! Before, I always hated making big messes. I realize now, almost too late, that my kids are worth a mess!Jayhawk Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843292378508877860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1220470666707560125.post-16458996846829646742012-11-14T07:38:28.999-06:002012-11-14T07:38:28.999-06:00As a mother of adult children, your words are so t...As a mother of adult children, your words are so true and I hope each young mother reading your post takes time to cherish those precious years they have been given. Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.com