I have a cold.
I’m in that coughing stage where I’m actually getting better, but sound awful. I realized as I hacked up a lung on the flight to Atlanta for Together for Adoption, that I was the reason Airborne was created. Every time I had a coughing fit, I watched the elderly lady in front of me pat her hair.
I am really sorry about that.
In other news, my father-in-law is having a big beaver problem on his cattle farm. The beavers are wrecking his ponds. My husband texted me a picture of the beavers he caught. Which is pretty romantic, I might add. I replied, ”your dad really needs a reality show called Those Dam Beavers.”
I was pretty proud of that.
Random.
While I was away coughing and loving mercy, my husband was in charge at home.
He sent me some pictures of my kids playing in the rain with the caption, “this is why I’m the fun parent.”
I responded with “where in the world are you?”
Our backyard.
Awesome, apparently we have a wee bit of a drainage problem when it rains.
I love getting to tell the Mercy House story, but I hate missing moments like these (taken from my husband’s Facebook wall):
5 yr old – what are we having for dinner?
My husband: steak
5 yr old nearly crying – I’m going to fix my own dinner. I don’t like snake.
My husband:: Honey, I said S T E A K
As I put her to bed tonight, I snuggled up and told her how much I missed her.
She hugged me back and said, “I sort of like it when you leave.”
Ah, family.
I am sorry you are hacking away. I found this recipe on Pinterest and it works great. It’s worth a try for your cold… http://nancyvienneau.com/blog/articles/home-remedy/
Feel better soon.
Hope you feel better. Hilarious about the fun parent. I totally relate to that!
Oh dear! That is quite the drainage problem. Exactly how much rain did you get that day? (or several days?) I hope you get over your cough soon.
I can relate with the coughing. Had a cold 3weeks ago-still coughing.
But thanks for the smiles this morning. Still love how blogs and Facebook keep our families connected. Love you!
Glad the kids had fun in the backyard but YIKES about the backyard lol! Your dad needs to call Billy the Exterminator. Yes, his look is a tad colorful, but he’s an expert on getting rid of pests and he’s done several beaver relocations (you can watch his show on Netflix). Oh, and two other points I totally related to you on this morning, Kristen
…I am fighting the same dumb cold and my kids LOVE it when I leave lol. Have a good week!!!
I had to laugh! My boys used to line up at the door when I left to wave goodbye because they were so excited about it! For those few days, my house would apparently turn in to a locker room with all manner of grossness that they were prohibited from doing around “girls”.
And fruits and veggies? Never entered the picture unless it was cobbler for breakfast!
LOL!
It is so hard to miss those moments with our kids but you can be glad that God has gifted you with someone who will help complete the picture of God’s love in your children’s lives.
Blessings!
Megan
The “snake” dinner is SO funny! Love it. Your yard – oh, boy. I feel bad for you, but at least you don’t need a swimming pool, and the kids seem to be having a blast.
Hope you feel better soon!
~FringeGirl
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I laughed out loud in spite of a migraine! Snake for dinner. I guess the lil one thought it was in the realm of possibility after the day they had. So funny.
Ha ha, your 5 year old is hilarious, sounds like she and my 4 1/2 year old would get along well.
Last night I spent an afternoon/evening out and returned after the kids had gone to bed. I asked my husband if they’d wondered where I was. No, actually they never asked about me even once. Gee, thanks! Don’t I feel special
Funny kid!
Boo to that water filled backyard! Eeek!
This made me laugh so hard I have tears in my eyes. Thanks for the fun. It also brought back memories of my son’s growing up.
“I sort of like it when you leave.” She slays me…
I finally pulled up to my house at 3:30 a.m. this morning and was asleep at 4:00. My kids bounded into my room at 6:30 a.m., full of energy and “WELCOME HOME!!! NOW LET’S OPEN YOUR PRESENTS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WILL YOU PLEASE GET UP? CAN WE PLEASE OPEN YOUR PRESENTS? WELCOME HOME! WE MISSED YOU! WILL YOU PLEASE GET UP? CAN WE OPEN YOUR PRESENTS?”
You get the idea.
I’m tired.
Lindsay,
Thank you so much for loving mercy. Kristen commented several times to me that it was such a blessing to have your help! I’m always amazed at how God has called others to come along side on this journey. Thank you again.
I found your blog via a pin, and have really enjoyed reading your posts~! Thank you for being positive and inspiring.
I am CRYING laughing at this post….especially the “steak/snake” thing. I do hope you feel better soon. Take care!
I LOVE your blog! Every time I read it I find at least one thing I totally relate to. This one made me laugh out loud. Thank you!!
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