tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post7122605246215578455..comments2024-03-28T23:19:53.362+00:00Comments on A colourful life: it is not always easyChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-83522015613939227212016-12-20T12:26:25.372+00:002016-12-20T12:26:25.372+00:00I've finally been able to catch up with your b...I've finally been able to catch up with your blog again after a few weeks of madness. I think we all need that meltdown moment - mine was at 9pm last Wednesday - but you always know that it never lasts and having those shining lights to run towards does make it better. "It is how it is," our builder used to say when he came into the building site that was our home every morning during our extension. It's quite a useful phrase at this time of year too xxWinwick Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175666787916920144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-88957906147575687782016-12-11T21:29:09.335+00:002016-12-11T21:29:09.335+00:00Can I just tell you that I love you! Oh my goodne...Can I just tell you that I love you! Oh my goodness I needed to read this as I am in a foul mood. I am over Christmas and it isn't even here yet, and I am not having my house done over. I feel like I am on a wheel running and I can't get off. I finally took an hour today to get on my favorite blogs to find I was four days behind, really? I had a huge list of Christmas things to do this weekend, and woke with a migraine, well that was it for yesterday. Ah well, soon it will be December 26, right?Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-17978239735301348902016-12-10T21:06:58.530+00:002016-12-10T21:06:58.530+00:00I am a bit of a grump at the moment as well, no ki...I am a bit of a grump at the moment as well, no kitchen, stuff everywhere, and slight Christmas denial. But, hopefully next week, a sparkly new kitchen, and everything else falling into place.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15648259033263033188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-30910961244490579042016-12-10T15:28:54.876+00:002016-12-10T15:28:54.876+00:00With you on the Christmas denial bit, just can'...With you on the Christmas denial bit, just can't be bothered at the moment. I love Pixies!!!! Saw them a couple of years ago, would love to see them again.Chickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-67541687349742451592016-12-10T15:11:23.500+00:002016-12-10T15:11:23.500+00:00Oh Christina, I think we've all "been the...Oh Christina, I think we've all "been there, done that." There are those times when there are more things on our plate than we can handle. Or I should say that we can handle and still have a smile on our faces. I have lived through major renovations and I know it can wear you down. Hopefully once you get your house put back together again things will seem cheerier. I have to say I did laugh at your confession about eating all the chocolates in your advent calendar. kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-91745677810688091282016-12-10T09:51:28.843+00:002016-12-10T09:51:28.843+00:00ooh The Pixies! I've been a grump. I hate this...ooh The Pixies! I've been a grump. I hate this time of the year due to school. Schools finish here for the entire year, so not only Christmas stuff, but the sorting out, prize givings, trips, nonsense that goes on. I'm deadly jealous of my 3 who have been off for 1-3 weeks now and I have to drag myself to my workplace for 4 last days. I'll be cheery the day the 6-7 weeks summer hols start. We are renovating too, but just one room, so a teenager is living in the lounge. Christmas prep can not happen until he moves back into his room in a few days. Big hugs to you - I'm sure things will be cherry soon.Kimberley https://www.blogger.com/profile/17146156270002756428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-66444348642241485182016-12-10T09:31:40.539+00:002016-12-10T09:31:40.539+00:00I do the same too! I guess we all like a bit of Ch...I do the same too! I guess we all like a bit of Christina. xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-54345685652650951072016-12-10T09:30:51.862+00:002016-12-10T09:30:51.862+00:00You went to see the PIXIES! now I love you more th...You went to see the PIXIES! now I love you more than I did before! Your mood will lift, there is nothing worse than the near end of a kitchen extension and total house chaos to cloud the mood of the most cheery woman. As for the party, stressful I know but it will all be fine. Jo xxJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-84579074042769282312016-12-10T08:44:21.283+00:002016-12-10T08:44:21.283+00:00You schedule your panic? Now I feel really intimid...You schedule your panic? Now I feel really intimidated!Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-1816670714579125632016-12-10T06:11:58.157+00:002016-12-10T06:11:58.157+00:00Oh Christina, it's blinking hard some times. S...Oh Christina, it's blinking hard some times. Sounds as though you are getting out and doing stuff for yourself, though, which is great (the Pixies!!). Ups and downs, and roundabouts. I'm glad you have Alistair for hugs. It's bonkers here, too. I was up at 5.45 (what's that all about!) which is unheard of because I had to write some stuff down before it left my wandering mind. Anyway, hope you have a lovely weekend and don't worry about the party! Sam xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-5925370076582646812016-12-09T22:04:21.361+00:002016-12-09T22:04:21.361+00:00Hello! Well isn't that just the point? That if...Hello! Well isn't that just the point? That if life was just plain sailing that it would be a) unreal and b) boring. Here's wishing you a lovely weekend which from the sounds of it, basically means preferably one without the party goers stepping in dog turds in the bedroom!!!<br />Wren x<br />Little Wandering Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461692611319918593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-85408683945986735742016-12-09T21:49:37.387+00:002016-12-09T21:49:37.387+00:00Ummmm well my curtains are not drawn...but I must ...Ummmm well my curtains are not drawn...but I must say that my enthusiasm for celebrating feels hampered at the moment, and I am ill prepared for creating perfection...but like you trying to participate in love around me. Sending you hugs from across the pond, and cheering us both along our merry ways, Christina xxxxxGracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-57020872569902738272016-12-09T20:28:19.416+00:002016-12-09T20:28:19.416+00:00You are definitely allowed to have a little gripe ...You are definitely allowed to have a little gripe session Christina. Major renovations are a major stress, if a self imposed one, and especially during the holiday season. It will come to an end! I am speaking from experience - plaster work that drags on for several weeks with 9 sets of paw prints throughout it is quite the hassle. It is good that you can realize the good things in your life.Life With The Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114992794424444796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-3284179542307253752016-12-09T16:04:48.819+00:002016-12-09T16:04:48.819+00:00It will get better you know. Here's a little ...It will get better you know. Here's a little gift for you. Whenever I go to Blogger I scroll through my Reading List and if your Blog pops up I smile and read it first, it's aways a treat, so real and full of love, you even forgave the dog. Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-11765338489844219502016-12-09T15:32:58.621+00:002016-12-09T15:32:58.621+00:00It's that time of year when Christmas goes fro...It's that time of year when Christmas goes from being too far away to start thinking about to being JUST AROUND THE CORNER. I have scheduled in a quick panic for sometime towards the end of next week. I hope you'll feel cheerier when you have a beautiful new kitchen to be in. I wouldn't worry too much about the party. No doubt the children will all have a wonderful time and be completely oblivious to any building work. I hope you're feeling more chipper soon. I have those feelings too, so I can sympathise. Sending you a hug. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-76436220714009775082016-12-09T15:20:20.923+00:002016-12-09T15:20:20.923+00:00Hey Christina,
Taking the rough with the smooth he...Hey Christina,<br />Taking the rough with the smooth here, too. Fighting through the dark, and looking for the light. Keep peddling lovely. <br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-88488958011632838612016-12-09T15:02:35.076+00:002016-12-09T15:02:35.076+00:00Sounds like too much on your plate at the moment.....Sounds like too much on your plate at the moment... I sympathise. All the Light you Cannot See is a wonderful book. Take care xxxGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-59713807827540639572016-12-09T14:04:54.458+00:002016-12-09T14:04:54.458+00:00That is a great book - my book club read it last y...That is a great book - my book club read it last year and the discussion was intense. Do you have your tree up? Maybe just that one thing would make you feel better (and a glass of wine!)Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06357792268386608831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-55317926816489159512016-12-09T13:43:49.753+00:002016-12-09T13:43:49.753+00:00Glad you got it off your chest. It has to be done....Glad you got it off your chest. It has to be done. Some of them made me laugh, now that isn't kind. Glad you got your big hug from Alistair. We are getting a bit more festive but still a loooooooonnnnnnng way to go. It will happen is always my motto, somehow it always does. B xxxCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-25368013441061333182016-12-09T12:48:18.529+00:002016-12-09T12:48:18.529+00:00Hope all goes well with the party invites and that...Hope all goes well with the party invites and that now you get all the RSVPs. This time of year is manic for most people so you are definitely not alone. Take care, things will get better.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-20251905180759093932016-12-09T11:18:33.929+00:002016-12-09T11:18:33.929+00:00Join me in saying Bah Humbug to the world. I don&#...Join me in saying Bah Humbug to the world. I don't think you are alone in feeling like this this year. It's been a bad year, all in all, for lots of people and that's a pity. Even optimists have bad days. Hang on in there, grab the small pieces of hygge when you can and we'll ride out the dark storm together.Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-44567086122483936672016-12-09T10:31:33.927+00:002016-12-09T10:31:33.927+00:00it just sounds like life, there is good days and b...it just sounds like life, there is good days and bad days, I hope your good ones start to outweigh the grumpy ones soon :-) Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.com