tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post6683252347590795062..comments2024-03-28T23:19:53.362+00:00Comments on A colourful life: a fly on the wallChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-36104435210885137092015-11-26T12:35:34.712+00:002015-11-26T12:35:34.712+00:00Snap! I did the same as Sam (previous comment), c...Snap! I did the same as Sam (previous comment), coming here from another blog out of curiosity. Your blog is very well-named as the outstanding impression is that of the colours! <br />I live at the opposite end of the country from you, in Cornwall and write/ramble on about my walks with my dog, my garden (when the weather encourages any flowers) and anything that springs to mind, really. <br />Your teenage son sounds wonderful, even if he does have his teenage moments - what a great help he must be and a positive influence on his younger siblings. Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914227535503925006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-17431291187001674342015-11-20T13:14:15.401+00:002015-11-20T13:14:15.401+00:00Hello Christina. I've hopped here from CJ'...Hello Christina. I've hopped here from CJ's blog; I've noticed your comments on a few blogs I follow so thought I'd check yours out and I'm so glad I did. Your kids sound lovely. Overhearing our kids' conversations can be really uplifting (but sometimes horrifying!). SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-24828320086085808052015-11-18T15:39:15.326+00:002015-11-18T15:39:15.326+00:00You must be so proud of Sam. What a great kid. I l...You must be so proud of Sam. What a great kid. I love that you were able to listen in without them knowing, it must have been both entertaining and encouraging to realize that they do so well together and get along too.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-69132733148682344782015-11-18T14:16:04.812+00:002015-11-18T14:16:04.812+00:00Sam sounds like a reliable, responsible older brot...Sam sounds like a reliable, responsible older brother and can be relied upon to help out especially when your husband is away. You must be very proud and I'm pleased for you. XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208986782111545220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-6594295971547185582015-11-18T13:30:05.223+00:002015-11-18T13:30:05.223+00:00I'm sure you are very relieved to have been ab...I'm sure you are very relieved to have been able to listen in and find out that it was all going well.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234219836891799676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-85289253276072881482015-11-17T20:26:46.726+00:002015-11-17T20:26:46.726+00:00Sam sounds like a dream brother, he handles those ...Sam sounds like a dream brother, he handles those two boys beautifully. You are teacing him a great responsibility and he is meeting the challenge. I have missed being here with you.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-22501253602520796372015-11-17T19:57:20.051+00:002015-11-17T19:57:20.051+00:00How good that they all got on so well! You must h...How good that they all got on so well! You must have been very pleased for all of them. I hope that Annie is better soon. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-46274353415780452482015-11-17T18:42:14.019+00:002015-11-17T18:42:14.019+00:00He sounds like a lovely young man, you have done a...He sounds like a lovely young man, you have done a good job Christina. Get well soon Annie!Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-42211112680962384002015-11-17T17:56:18.976+00:002015-11-17T17:56:18.976+00:00Love this, Christina! Sam is obviously a great old...Love this, Christina! Sam is obviously a great older brother. Here's hoping that Annie is feeling better soon. I have Alfie laid up with the lurgy. It must be bad; he hasn't even tried to get on his Xbox!<br />Leanne xx<br />Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-57266765269002750012015-11-17T17:28:46.987+00:002015-11-17T17:28:46.987+00:00That must have been lovely for you, to be able to ...That must have been lovely for you, to be able to listen in and hear what a responsible young man he is becoming, at least when you are not around! :)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043065727770116407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-55540837289576352892015-11-17T15:46:19.015+00:002015-11-17T15:46:19.015+00:00Sounds like Sam has learned a lot from you about h...Sounds like Sam has learned a lot from you about how to manage his brothers. Hope your daughter feels better soon.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-87276683672987446782015-11-17T15:40:26.353+00:002015-11-17T15:40:26.353+00:00Sam sound like a wonderful big brother and a very ...Sam sound like a wonderful big brother and a very dependable helper. I hope Annie feels better soon, and that the rest of your children manage to escape the illness. kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-61636069929078564152015-11-17T13:55:34.590+00:002015-11-17T13:55:34.590+00:00Your son is really great with his brothers and I a...Your son is really great with his brothers and I am so impressed he brought you coffee and cookies - that is a really thoughtful thing to do and not all teenagers would think of it!Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06357792268386608831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-90666138713893647542015-11-17T13:54:24.613+00:002015-11-17T13:54:24.613+00:00Sam sounds pretty wonderful, his treats are very w...Sam sounds pretty wonderful, his treats are very well deserved I think! I hope Annie is all better soon. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-12929247743770040382015-11-17T13:43:43.639+00:002015-11-17T13:43:43.639+00:00hope Annie is feeling better soon, I have a poorly...hope Annie is feeling better soon, I have a poorly one home today, and I am getting nothing done at all............driftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-80397454023395917412015-11-17T13:22:47.270+00:002015-11-17T13:22:47.270+00:00How reassuring to know all is well in your absence...How reassuring to know all is well in your absence...but you knew that already, didn't you!!!mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-44420251099853205482015-11-17T13:02:27.284+00:002015-11-17T13:02:27.284+00:00It sounds as though Sam is growing up to be a love...It sounds as though Sam is growing up to be a lovely young man... You can forgive teenage transgressions!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.com