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Viewing comments for Chapter 19 "Sibling Rivalry"Daily poems for April 2018
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Comment from BeasPeas
I got a great big smile and "kick" out of this humorous poem. It is so true. We all want to be "mum's" favorite child. The only solution is to be an only child and that's no fun either, so I have heard from those who are. I love your solution to the problem with the Bali t-shirts. Marilyn
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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I got a great big smile and "kick" out of this humorous poem. It is so true. We all want to be "mum's" favorite child. The only solution is to be an only child and that's no fun either, so I have heard from those who are. I love your solution to the problem with the Bali t-shirts. Marilyn
Comment Written 24-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Hi Marilyn, Thanks and hes the at shirts went over quite well and of course I thought ai was so clever and did chuckle at their reactions . They just stir me up now I think Hmmmm c
Cheers Christine
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Hi Marilyn, Thanks and hes the at shirts went over quite well and of course I thought ai was so clever and did chuckle at their reactions . They just stir me up now I think Hmmmm c
Cheers Christine
Comment from ameen786
Hi Christine, my friend as a father of five I can relate to your wonderful reflections; The poem flows smooth with meaningful verses in lovely rhymes; thanks for the treat.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Hi Christine, my friend as a father of five I can relate to your wonderful reflections; The poem flows smooth with meaningful verses in lovely rhymes; thanks for the treat.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Hi Ameen, Thank you for your review and you must be busy with five I had three and they kept me busy but I am one of six so I suppose we had a health rivarly as well although I cannot ever remember being jealous or unloved. Cheers Christine
Comment from lyenochka
Lol. I sure admire you moms who had kids close in age as you had to referee so much of the day! My kids are ten years apart so never really had to pull them apart. Even so, they each probably think the other one is the favorite!
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Lol. I sure admire you moms who had kids close in age as you had to referee so much of the day! My kids are ten years apart so never really had to pull them apart. Even so, they each probably think the other one is the favorite!
Comment Written 22-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Hi lyenochka, Thank you and ai had 3yrs10months betwen each child not planned so it was always fun with them but at times this unfounded rivarly drives me mad although now it is just to stir me and they know it so it is full on LOL Cheers Christine
Comment from Harry Smith
I was so pleased when I saw your poem come up. The reader really like the writers work and enjoy reading it. It is always full of both emotions and imagery.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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I was so pleased when I saw your poem come up. The reader really like the writers work and enjoy reading it. It is always full of both emotions and imagery.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Hi Harry, I am so pleased you like my work and I love getting your reviews I try to be imaginative and different so I do appreciate your comments Cheers Christine ( 10 to get out beforecend of April LOL )
Comment from Gloria ....
HAHA, love the ending on this one, Christine. That line is priceless and of course every mother on the planet who has to deal with this nonsense can totally related and would get a good chuckle out of this finely metred and rhymed poem.
Really, really good.
Gloria
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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HAHA, love the ending on this one, Christine. That line is priceless and of course every mother on the planet who has to deal with this nonsense can totally related and would get a good chuckle out of this finely metred and rhymed poem.
Really, really good.
Gloria
Comment Written 22-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Hi Gloria, Thanks for reading this and Ha Ha last line very tongue in cheek but ai thought it worked . I had fun writing this one and must show them soon Cheers Christine
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
He he he, this poem made me laugh Christine, there was much sibling rivalry in my house when I was growing up! Lots of arguments! This is a fun write, great rhymes and a joy to read, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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He he he, this poem made me laugh Christine, there was much sibling rivalry in my house when I was growing up! Lots of arguments! This is a fun write, great rhymes and a joy to read, love Dolly x
Comment Written 22-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Hi Dolly, Thanks for your review and glad you could relate and I am sure it will continue in many households Cheers and smiles Christinex
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi Chrissy, very well written and even though it is tongue in cheek, as you say, it is very down to earth and a good banter between you and the kids. Very lifelike. Well rhymed poem that flows well with good rhythm. Love the story in your author notes about the Tshirts - what a laugh. Keep up the good work. Warm regards Dorothy x
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Hi Chrissy, very well written and even though it is tongue in cheek, as you say, it is very down to earth and a good banter between you and the kids. Very lifelike. Well rhymed poem that flows well with good rhythm. Love the story in your author notes about the Tshirts - what a laugh. Keep up the good work. Warm regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 22-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Hi Dorothy, Thank you and yes we live in a democratic house as long as the cheek didn't get out of hand and yes I thought ai was so funny getting these T Shirts, mind you they still all have them, Hmmm as always Cheers Christinex
Comment from Susan B. Lamphier
Christine--Thank you for the chuckle! I've never thought about a mother's feelings towards her kids (I'm not a mother), so it was refreshing to see your honesty and light touch dealing with your children. You are obviously a lovely person. Well done!
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Christine--Thank you for the chuckle! I've never thought about a mother's feelings towards her kids (I'm not a mother), so it was refreshing to see your honesty and light touch dealing with your children. You are obviously a lovely person. Well done!
Comment Written 22-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Hi Susan, Thank you and yes I do have a good relationship with my kids and grand children so must be doing something right. I try to be supportive al all their endevours Cheers Christine
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem. It sounds very familiar. My children always see the other as the favorite and never themselves. I just laugh at them each time because I treat them all the same.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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A very well-written poem. It sounds very familiar. My children always see the other as the favorite and never themselves. I just laugh at them each time because I treat them all the same.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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Hi Sandra, Thank you for your review and me too ai jist laugh at mine ai think now they stir me up deliberately LOL I have a
ways tried to treat my kids equally also Cheers Christine
Comment from aryr
This was beautiful and very well done Christine. I think every parent goes through the stress of the bickering and tales unless of course there is only one child. I really enjoyed the different answers you provided and I especially enjoyed the t-shirt story in your notes. Each child is a precious as the one before or the one after, but it is a life long challenge for parents to convince them of that. Good reading flow and rhyme pattern. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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This was beautiful and very well done Christine. I think every parent goes through the stress of the bickering and tales unless of course there is only one child. I really enjoyed the different answers you provided and I especially enjoyed the t-shirt story in your notes. Each child is a precious as the one before or the one after, but it is a life long challenge for parents to convince them of that. Good reading flow and rhyme pattern. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
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hi Ary, Thank you and footnote each child still has their special T Shirt LOL so I secretly think they were pleased to receive it and they know I dont have favourites. My grandies are all special too Cheers Christine
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That can be a tough job for any parent. Not showing any favorites is a challenge. Now grandbabies are a different story because they get to go home with their parents lol, enjoy them Christine.
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Yes I do they bring me much joy
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Great, I am glad.
