tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post3696041020164098632..comments2024-03-28T14:34:13.323-04:00Comments on Life in a Small Town: Flashback Friday & Follow Friday 40 and OverMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11533317405680450964noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-58737811677933395742010-10-24T16:42:28.746-04:002010-10-24T16:42:28.746-04:00Your family sounds wonderful! What a terrific way...Your family sounds wonderful! What a terrific way to grow up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-77882079192316874752010-10-22T17:16:38.830-04:002010-10-22T17:16:38.830-04:00I don't remember guarding the cherry tree as p...I don't remember guarding the cherry tree as punishment. Punishment was having to sit next to Daddy at dinner!<br /><br />Maybe for the older two boys it was different? <br /><br />I think I once had a cherry from the tree, but I don't think it was ripe, or something. I remember eating a lot of pears and plums from those trees, though!Eric Karnowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06172769830617580664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-32225786097063017562010-10-22T15:56:32.116-04:002010-10-22T15:56:32.116-04:00there must have been some life lesson your parents...there must have been some life lesson your parents wanted to teach your brothers in guarding the tree; might have been boring out there and gave them lots of time to think about their wrong doing (kind of like work program picking up trash along the side of the road, LOL)<br /><br />wow 10 kids in 14 years!! how neat to have a big family! are you siblings close to each other to be able to spend time together?<br /><br />enjoyed reading your memories; seems like you had a great growing up that you modeled your own marriage/family life with :)<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-19421088277613834822010-10-22T12:17:24.784-04:002010-10-22T12:17:24.784-04:00Enjoyed your memories. Sounds like you had a good...Enjoyed your memories. Sounds like you had a good childhood too. I love the cherry tree story. It reminded me of when my nephew would get sent to his room for punishment. Hello... he had all his wordly possesions there, including a TV and an Atari. Didn't ever sound like punishment to me...lolol. Thanks for sharing.<br />until next time... nelNelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599976650131750375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-38401861540333189742010-10-22T11:49:21.933-04:002010-10-22T11:49:21.933-04:00I grew up with both my parents. Mom was a stay at ...I grew up with both my parents. Mom was a stay at home mom. We didn't have many chores, my mom did all the work! Funny that you don't remember ever eating the cherries.Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-24161225949120620232010-10-22T10:39:56.361-04:002010-10-22T10:39:56.361-04:00That's funny about the cherry tree.
You have ...That's funny about the cherry tree.<br /><br />You have a cute fall background on your blog.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Bethanybphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884081028227999883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-62578041019271063152010-10-22T10:38:17.971-04:002010-10-22T10:38:17.971-04:00We had only 3 children in our family but had lots ...We had only 3 children in our family but had lots of stability. My day worked out of town for the ten years before I entered the convent and was only home about 3 days a week. We all stayed in our home because my parents felt that gave us more stability. We also had a grandmother and uncle living with us. Like you, we had a pretty structured life. We didn't have much in the way of money (although I wasn't aware of that--I thought we were rich!) but the stability more than made up for it!Sr. Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306386663608358131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-43662030863518962872010-10-22T10:32:07.220-04:002010-10-22T10:32:07.220-04:00The boys and the cherry tree too cute. I have a g...The boys and the cherry tree too cute. I have a giveaway going on....stop by and enter for a chance to win.<br />http://stillmagnolias.blogspot.com/2010/10/happy-anniversary-to-me-and-you.htmlSTILLMAGNOLIAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453175923858351452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-78247569708353300832010-10-22T09:54:41.967-04:002010-10-22T09:54:41.967-04:00I'm with Courtney-does a boy being told to fir...I'm with Courtney-does a boy being told to fire a bb gun constitute punishment in their mind? : ) <br /><br />I think I've run my household much like the one I grew up in. I'm a believer in schedules and routine for kids especially. I think everyone is happier when they know what the expectations are. <br /><br />Have a great weekend! Are you going to watch the game or hide your head under a pillow until its over? <br />Wouldn't a surprise upset be nice-HA!Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-85241164510906418522010-10-22T08:43:52.330-04:002010-10-22T08:43:52.330-04:00I enjoyed that question (err, multiple questions) ...I enjoyed that question (err, multiple questions) and your answer. It's fun learning about other people!Kmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008496338777404036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-52145676980146326032010-10-22T08:18:24.463-04:002010-10-22T08:18:24.463-04:00That's funny about the cherry tree. We had tw...That's funny about the cherry tree. We had two pear trees, and they seldom produced anything edible. But I do remember a few!<br /><br />I always said I was not going to marry anyone like my dad. And then I did.Mocha with Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-82077087670675760002010-10-22T07:08:45.831-04:002010-10-22T07:08:45.831-04:00A very happy childhood - one you look back on with...A very happy childhood - one you look back on with fond memories. I enjoyed reading your post.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488927758678871106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-21121042674507944992010-10-22T06:25:03.786-04:002010-10-22T06:25:03.786-04:00my family was like yours except only 2 girls. stai...my family was like yours except only 2 girls. staility is important, giving responsibility to children. sounds like you are following your parents style. which is good. roseRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889643640183918872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469509176316025961.post-50935978630404636032010-10-22T06:21:53.612-04:002010-10-22T06:21:53.612-04:00I like the image of the boys "guarding" ...I like the image of the boys "guarding" the cherry tree with the BB gun. Did they think of that as punishment?CDScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409899728174942297noreply@blogger.com