Today, I started again with Husband.
I took Husband back to the nursing lodge and, after the usual teary farewell, I walked from his room down the long hallway and then thought that was getting to be a really stupid, repetitive ritual. So I ran back up the hallway, startling a couple of nurses, and yippeed back into Husband’s room, startling him even more, and pounced on him, wiped the tears away from his cheeks and yelled “One more hug for the road!” I left him laughing his head off. Yes!
Today, I started again with Son.
Me: (washing dishes with Son) Sigh
Son: You sighed again
Me: No I didn’t
Son: Yes you did – you just sighed as if you wanted me to go away
Me: I didn’t sigh and I don’t want you to go away. Sigh
Son: See – you did it again!
Me: (holding breath) Okay, so I’ll try not to sigh
Son: I don’t understand your sighs – you do it all the time.
Me: If I sigh, it usually just means I’m tired.
Son: Tired of me or of Dad?
Me: What answer would you prefer?
Son: The truth
Me: Okay, I’m a bit tired from the busy weekend with Dad and everything else
Son: I’m so sorry about the emus, Mum
Me: It’s okay – let’s not talk about it. Sigh
Son: Mum, can we have a talk later on about stuff?
Me: Why can’t we have a talk now?
Son: Because I’m busy resting – seeya. Oh, do you want more help with the dishes?
Me: No thanks, darling. Sigh
Son: Are you sure? You just sighed again.
Me: Sorry. Sigh
Son: I’m actually just watching the Harry Potter series because I missed most of it in my youth
Me: I think that’s great!
Son: Okay, love you, Mum
Me: Love you too. Sigh
Son: (from his room) I heard that sigh
Me: (thundering down the hallway into his room with a teatowel as a weapon) It was a happy sigh, okay!
Son: (terrified) Okay, okay! Sigh
He’ll be back!
Today, I started again with the dogs-versus-birds dilemma
And I was rewarded by a small miracle – Doc and one of the Bubbles together. I was utterly amazed because Doc has attacked cattle, sheep, other dogs, rabbits, and plenty of birds, over the years. He is a real little killer, literally! So to see these two guys simply curious about each other made all the starting overs today worth it!
Today, I started again with the vegetable garden
No I didn’t – hehe!
jmgoyder 
You did well, the veg will have to wait.
Next Spring!
I was once told by a therapist that a sigh is a great stress reliever.
Me (talking to you): “So uh, are you a bit stressed lately?”
You: “Who me? Why no, of course not, not really, why do you ask?”
Sigh all you want it’s good for you! 😉
Some information on sighing:
http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/sigh/
http://news.discovery.com/human/why-we-sigh-breathing.html
From the article above: “So in times of stress, when breathing is less variable, a sigh can reset the respiratory system and loosen the lung’s air sacs, or alveoli, which may be accompanied by a sensation of relief, Vlemincx said.”
You are funny! How interesting about the sighing. I will quote Vlemincx next time asks me why I am sighing!
Yes! 😉
It’s nice that we get a new days to start again.
So true!
Fresh starts are always good. Luckily we can make our own 😉
Does hubby have a computer at his new place? You guys could Skype, that might be nice?
I wish you could hear me laughing! Husband is 76 and definitely not into technology – even the phone is tricky!
Hi,
It’s good to have a sigh every now and then, it relaxes the body. 🙂
Great photos.
I don’t even know who took those various photos – thanks!
Unusual piece, but I enjoyed and appreciated it.
Thanks!
I love your creative way to switch up the good-bye ritual! Way to make him laugh!
Method in my madness!
Saying goodbye to someone you love is always hard.
Try …..not saying Goodbye.
Say……”see you later” (as we do in Australia and most other non-English speaking people can’t understand).
Good idea.
You know what stood out for me in this post? The moment son told you he loves you.
Nothing else matters.
Yes our relationship is being tested but you’re right – nothing else matters.
That’s right. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. I’ve got a teenager (and another of 22, who I managed to survive).
Solidarity!
For just a moment I thought you said you had another 22 teenagers!!!
Gasp!
😀
Ha!