Thank you to anyone taking the time to read this ๐
I’m Lisa, married to “long-suffering husband” Jeff (his words not mine) ๐ We have 4 children, plus about another 14 that regularly inhabit our household, usually when the football or rugby is on – or when I`ve made cakes ๐ย We share the household with our Jack Russell, Peppa andย Jeff`s snooty Siamese cat, Kiera, plus a tank load of, well fish ๐
I`ve discovered over the years, just how bloody funny children and life can be – I`ve tried to encapsulate some of this humour in my blog ๐
I am a complete and utter book-worm and love to read and write, anything that captures my interests.ย I love anything that makes me stop andย think and, as a consequence,ย alters my views. ย I love posts that make me laugh and make me cry.ย I feel it a privilege to read something that someone has written and l honoured if anyone reads anything I have written and takes the time to comment and let me know how it made them feel.
My favourite drink is Tea and my favourite food is, well, everything really ๐
I look forward to communicating with you all ๐
So great that you’re writing about these times (and with humor! ๐ ) The Best of Times! I’m looking forward to following!
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I’m enjoying every moment – I look forward to reading your posts ๐ x
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I can make you laugh and I can definitely make you cry. You have a lovely looking family.
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Thank you x
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Thank you for following my blog recently. Here is the link to the post where I have nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award: http://wp.me/p6uQUI-Sc. Happy blogging!
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Your family looks adorable! Looking forward to reading your posts ๐
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Thank you and likewise ๐ Merry Christmas x
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Hi Kat, thank you x look forward to communicating with you too xx
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Hello! I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award!
Details here: https://megselizabeth86.wordpress.com/2015/12/29/sunshineaward/
Thank you!
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You have a great blog! Looking forward to reading your posts. Must thank my friend Piyusha for recommending your blog to me ๐
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Aw thank you and likewise ๐ Happy New Year xx
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Thanks for following my 80Insights blog. Our boys are now grown men with children of there own, but it’s amazing how many times we will recall and chuckle over something one of the boys did or said as youngsters. Kids are funny. Enjoy your family journey!
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Aw thank you and yes you are sooo right about the funny and touching moments, this was exactly why I started my blog – so I could always look back – I look forward to communicating with you ๐ xx
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HI Lisa
Thank you so much for finding my blog and following me. Happy New Year ๐
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Happy New Year to you too – the pleasure is mine ๐ x
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I have been looking round your blog, you are an amazingly funny writer, I have been laughing out loud at a few of your posts (which I bet were not funny at the time)
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Aw thank you for taking the time to read – I aim to bring a smile – as I rock back and forth in the corner, whimpering at their antics ๐ look forward to communicating with you – have a good day xx
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I have the one and am familiar with the rocking back and forward
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Oh the rocking will get faster as time goes by ๐
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Thanks for that encouraging piece of news ๐
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Ha! You’re very welcome x
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Intriguing …i love your family already. I look forward to reading your post. Thanks for visiting my blog and following.
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Thank you and ditto ๐
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Thank you ๐ look forward to communicating with you xx
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I like you
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Ah thank you x and thank you for reading, look forward to communicating with you x
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Hello Lisa, I’m sharon from Element. Just stopping be and checking out the other bloggers on Danny’s list today> I love oyu blog and I look forward to reading more of your posts ๐
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Hi Sharon, thank you for stopping by and your comments, I look forward to communicating with you ๐ have a good day x
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You too ๐
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Thank you for your family oriented blog. I just love your theme :”kidscrumbsandcrackers” That sounds much better than the one I was thinking of ‘faceallcoveredwithsnotandjam’ that doesn’t doesn’t sound quite right!
Thanks for visiting my blog and I hope you found something there that made you chuckle, briefly shed a tear that’s okay too, just so you found something maybe you can share with your kids that would make my day for me
It sounds like you like tea, me too.
Best wishes with your writing and I hope we all get something good out of Blogging 101.
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Ha! I rather like the faceallcoveredwithsnotandjam ๐๐ I’m going to enjoy reading your blog very much – you have a great sense of humour – I love to laugh ๐ we’ll have a virtual cup of tea and chuckle together my friend x
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Love your blog. Been there, done that. Know actually, what you mean about the house full especially when it involves sports.
Enjoy, it will not last forever, the years go by and all you have are the memories of those days.
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Thank you for stopping by and commenting ๐ the household is crazy but will be so empty when the boys move out later this year. I intend to drop into their place, sprawl on the sofa and demand to be fed ๐ have a good day x
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Thanks for following my blog http://www.danetigress.wordpress.com ! I’ve followed you back happy new year !
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I am pleased to meet you. I like your blog.
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Thank you ๐ lovely to meet you too x
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You are welcome.
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I love the friendly, lively tone of your blog so I’m delighted to say I’m following your blog as of today. ๐
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Hi Marje thank you for stopping by ๐ x
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You’re welcome. ๐ x
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I’m honoured, thank you xxx
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Truth always comes across better than fiction.
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Ah thank you Leland ๐ x
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Found your blog on the Meet n Greet at Dream Big. Love your sense of humor. I will be returning ๐
Shannon
https://msnubutterflies.wordpress.com/
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Thank you Shannon ๐ look forward to catching up with you x
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Thanks for visiting my blog!! ๐
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Likewise ๐๐
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Hi lisamariagardiner, thanks for coming to visit me and staying on as it were. It’s always a pleasure to meet and greet new people. Isn’t the blogosphere just great for that! I like your style, so I might stay here too ๐
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Hi the pleasure was all mine my friend ๐ sometimes it’s nice to just sit back and explore other blogs and just happily read ๐ yours was a little nugget of pleasure ๐ xxx
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Hello to lisamariagardiner. may be my last time to spell that all out! I’m over to get acquainted since I see you have already visited me. I’m world’s full of busy so I’m clicking your follow to catch you bits at a time. I’m sure I would like to browse here when I get more time. Like that is going to happen to us – bloggers who just love to get acquainted. We’ll stay up however, day by day or something like that. Look forward to seeing you more.
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Hi Oneta – thanks for dropping by ๐ look forward to more chatting with you! Ah Lisa is just fine ๐ x
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Thanks for stopping by A Joyful Process and the follow! I’m glad you enjoyed today’s music post. Looking forward to reading more of your posts as well!
Again, thank you. ๐
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Hi the pleasure was mine ๐ look forward to reading more ๐
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Well that is the best wedding wedding photo I have seen in a long time.
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Ah thank you – I did his back in apparently ๐๐
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Thank you for the smiles ๐ and for following my blog ๐
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My pleasure ๐ I really liked your post about respecting and accepting – we are all human beings – I detest racism and injustice – have a good day xx
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Thank you. I feel the same way, and I feel blessed to have been brought up by people who taught me by example to accept others for who they are.
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If only there were more people brought up with those values xx
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Thanks for following!
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Hi Lisa, I just nominated you for the Liebster Award ๐ Hope you’re having a great day, Jenny
https://peacefrompanic.wordpress.com/2016/03/23/award-time/
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Hi Jenny thank you for the nomination – I’m truly honoured xx I have to confess I have not a bloody clue what I do with it or how to put it on my blog but I promise to have a look and if nothing else – I will place it proudly on my invisible shelf and polish it regularly – with my invisible polish ๐
Thank you sweetie – it’s truly appreciated ๐ xxx
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You are too funny! ๐ some of it you can copy and paste. But wherever it ends up, I’m glad you have it! And yes, keep it shiny ๐ xx
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I will keep it as shiny as my ornaments and treasures at home – hmmmm – actually I don’t polish them much ๐ but this one I will xx
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You are so funny and adorable and honest. I love it.
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Aww thank you ๐๐ xx
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Hello! I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! โค
https://teressinascrive.wordpress.com/2016/04/01/a-happy-coincidence/
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Thank you so much! I’m honoured to accept – I confess I have not a clue – still – what to do with these nominations – but I’m truly grateful xxx
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My pleasure! Just follow the guidelines. ๐ I saved the image to my computer then attached it to the blog. (I want to put them on my home page like the Blogging 101 badge but I haven’t figured that out yet.)
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Lovely to meet you Lisa, great to find your blog and thanks for the follow. It sounds as though you live amidst a lot of love and laughter, the best way to be. Cheers from Australia. ๐
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Hi Miriam pleasure to meet you ๐ I’m in wet cold UK ๐ x
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Children are great but grandchildren are really special.
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I see you like to read. I have written a book and a half and would love to get your take on my writing. Can I get you to read and chapter and get some feedback? Let me know. By the way the cancer in my elbow is gone but the ache is there from the operation.
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Hi I’m currently recuperating from surgery on my wrist – so limited typing – but heeps of time to read ๐ would be honoured to read your work – point me in the right direction ๐
I’m glad you’re on the mend xx
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Which one interests you. My serial novel or the Jew which is about Russian history with the killing of Rasputin? Let me know.
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Nice to ‘meet’ you Lisa! Hopping over from Daddy Blitz ๐
Love your sense of humor and positive outlook! Looking forward to getting to know you through your posts ๐
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Thank you ๐ and likewise xx
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I think you are awesome โ have a blogger recognition award https://daisywillows.wordpress.com/2016/06/12/forever-grateful-shout-outs-awards/
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Aww Daisy, thank you! ๐๐ xx
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Daisy – I’m honoured, thank you ๐๐ xx
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Hi, I love your blog! I’m a tired father of two and I’ve just started my own blog to pour out my familial woes. Please would you come and have a look? https://dubiousape.com – I’d love some tips and feedback.
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Of course I’ll pop over ๐ best tip I would give is “Enjoy” ๐
As you’re probably aware, I waffle to my hearts content – kids are so funny, as is life in general. I hope one day my children will read my wafflings and not be too pissed at me ๐๐๐
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So proud to call you my friend Lisa ๐ You are beautiful inside and out.
Your writing makes me laugh and cry …. Get going with that Book Xxxx
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Audrey, my dearest friend – thank you for those lovely comments โค
Love you very much ๐๐ xxx
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Aww thank you so much for this ๐ x
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Great blog! I’m looking forward to catch up with your posts!
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Look forward to chatting with you! ๐ come join the madness! ๐ xx
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