Husband is coming home for Easter and I am determined to make this work which could be a bit of a challenge. You see it isn’t only the dogs and birds who are presenting me with a compatibility problem, it’s also the fact that Son’s relationship with Husband is fraught with tension. With both of my ‘boys’ incapacitated, Husband permanently with Parkinson’s, and Son temporarily with the post-surgical back brace, my attention is divided and the 3-way dynamics sometimes resemble a comic strip with me as the punchline.
Yes, indeed, sometimes three is literally a crowd, so, even though he doesn’t know this yet, Son is going to Grandma’s for a couple of days so that I can give Husband my undivided attention. Well, not quite as I am not really into doing the doting wife thing so Husband would find that a bit alarming, but I will try!
I’ve been training the guinnea fowl into a welcoming party and they are doing very well.
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What a great plan Julie! You are so great in every way. The guinnea fowl appear all geared up and ready to assist – I can tell!
Sounds awful to get Son out of the way but sometimes it’s necessary – oh well!
not awful – just paving the way for some quality time with hubby, and you get lots of that with son… and Grandma will benefit too! 🙂
Very true!
You had me laughing out loud at the welcoming party. So funny!
They are hilarious and Husband adores them.
I agree with Robyn Lee! It is OK to make time for the two of you, and probably is good for the Son to get out for a few days too! Love that welcoming committee! ~ Lynda
Yes, glad you agree!
Like little soldiers! I hope Husband enjoys the parade! Sounds like a good plan for Easter weekend. Happy Easter!
You too and thank you!
Wish you a great weekend-those are neat looking birds..They are so funny when they know you are the food source-will follow you everywhere.:)
Yes! Although these guys mostly seem to follow each other!
Hi,
I love the idea of the welcoming party, and they look all set for the day. 😀
They really are so cute the way they army their way everywhere!
Love the welcoming party … Happy Easter
You tooooooooooo!
I love these birds. They were all over in Chobe National Park in Botswana…they nicknamed them Chobe chickens. Good luck with your husband and son. You do have a full plate.
Yes, they’re pretty cute these Chobes!! Thanks so much for your comment.
I am sending you positive thoughts. Although my situation is nowhere near yours, I fully understand the challenges of dividing my attention between The Farmer, his 3 boys, my 3 children, 3 cats, 2 dogs, and 80+ beef cattle (I say 80+ because we are in the birthing season). I wonder….when do I get their “undivided” attention to pamper me !?!? Do I really want the undivided attention of that angry mama cow ?!?!?
Oh my goodness – your situation is way more complicated – ha!!!
I am not a fan of the old saying, “God will give you only what you can handle.” As I see it, I have a sit-down due me when I meet God 😉 Hang in there and keep the faith.
Okay and thanks!
A cheerful, comical welcoming party – hope you have a happy and relaxed Easter 🙂
Thanks – you too, very much so!
Julie, you amaze me with your tenacity and determination! Your life is a test that demands courage and intelligence, you pass the test every time. I’m proud of you girl! 🙂
If you saw behind the scenes you might not be so proud of me – hehe!
Just saw your blog! It is really a lovely thing! Thanks for visiting mine! Will be following your journey! Love and peace to you as you go!
Thank you very much!
Oh–and love the way the birds move in a pack!
They are so tightly packed they seem like the one animal sometimes – hilarious!
looks like a good welcoming party to me!
They’re funny aren’t they!
How long will Husband be with you? I’m sure that’s very difficult on every level. Father and Son tension is terrible. Our son, a single dad, and our grandson live with us. At times the tension is terrible. You don’t seem the fretful type, but remember: every thing will work out as it is supposed to. Hope your Easter goes well.
I’m now postponing Husband’s visit until tomorrow but haven’t had the guts to ring and tell him yet. Thanks for your comment – I see you know what I mean!!!
Thank you for checking in on my site, “inmemoryofcharlottejmurphree.wordpress.com”, her passing grieves me still. I keep the family activity ongoing on the site in hopes that it will be a connection between her and us as we continue the journey without her. I will continue to follow your site. :0)
Your blog is very interesting – thank you!
I completely empathize. When we have my mother-in-law at our house at the same time as my daughter, I feel like I have gone over my limit of people who can depend on me simultaneously! Good luck!
Yes, the generational difference is difficult to negotiate when you’re in the middle!
Kiss them both & cherish the time you get with them separtely. It is a struggle but so worth it & you will sit down next week and have great memories.
Plus the outdoors will be so good for the healing souls.
You are right – thank you so much!
Thank you for replying…you have a wonderful place to live and write. You may enjoy my new puppy site…http://ateddybearsjourney.wordpress.com
and I also have an art and poetry site…http://myjourneyintoartandpoetry.wordpress.com
Soon to soon to seperate the art and create a new poetry and prose site. enjoy the day
Wow – you have a lot of blogs!!
Good plan Julie – (arranging that you’re able to devote a couple of days exclusively to just the two of you).
But however DO you train the Guineafowl to do what you want. As you know by my own blog, the Guineafowl turn their backs to my camera lens (more often than not).
I can’t usually get the Guinnea fowl to do anything – it was a bit of a fluke!
In process of seperating art and poetry…new addresses will be on the inmemory site soon. Have a great weekend.
Ok – thank!