I have just made a difficult decision. I am not going to get the emu chicks after all.
Why? Because after Son came home from milking the cows for our neighbours this morning, he took our three adult emus for a walk and eventually came inside angrily because one had gotten away and it took him ages to get it back with the others into the yard. (Also, I hadn’t told him about the emu chicks).
So, I got my priorities straightened out. Son gets his spinal brace off on Friday and we can do all the things we haven’t been able to do over the last few months, like arrange driving lessons, arrange his driver’s licence, fix up the old car for him – and lots of other things in response to his request the other day that “we spend more time together, Mum, having fun!” How lucky am I to have a teenager who wants my company!
The emu chicks can wait until next year; this year I will concentrate on Son and Anthony and not get any more birds (well maybe just a few hens).
I feel rather relieved!
(Son’s wrath is something to behold, so I don’t want that – hehe!)
jmgoyder 
Emu chicks! You’re so exotic & simple at the same time, it’s quite lovely!
I’ll get them eventually!
Sounds like a smart move.
Definitely!
Happy for your good choice then Julie… Emu chicks will surely be available and time with Son is precious ~ especially now! xo
Yes, I was being ridiculous!
And, why, my dear, was that such a difficult decision, hummm? Or if you are like me mum, everything’s a difficult decision. Yes, illness and caretaking takes its toll and makes the simplest things difficult, holding the brain in continual processing. I think you did well. It is of utmost importance to spend time with Son. You both need each other. Later on, buying the chicks will be like therapy.
Texas love…
Weeeell…. I wanted those emus. Okay, you are absolutely right, Wisdom and many thanks! Juliex
A good decision – and you know that, because you feel right 🙂
Yes!
Difficult yes, but how lovely that Son wants that time with you.
I just hope he doesn’t want to go absailing – ha!
Sounds like a very good plan Julie. And you are so right…a teen? spend time with Mum? On purpose? Unheard of! Take advantage of it.
Hope you have a much better day today…and thanks for the support yesterday. Not that I’m glad you had a crappy day also…just nice to know we weren’t alone yes?
🙂
Rhonda
Sometimes I think I make Son sound like a weirdo – hope not! He is very sociable with his mates and not at all a ‘mummy’s boy’ and often asks me to pxx off, but when he says he wants to spend time with me no emu chick will get priority!
Has your day been better today? Mine has – phew!
He doesn’t sound like a weirdo at all! He sounds great.
Yes, today is much better, thanx and I’m glad to hear your has been too! One day at a time right?
🙂
Absolutely and so glad your day was better Rhonda! J
I think its great to realise as a mother that after a certain point in their lives, when they want your company one must drop everything and ‘be available’ to accept whatever slim offerings you can get – even if you dont feel like it, because it doesn’t come around as much as it used to. Thats my parenting philosophy anyway.
Agreed, beautiful sister-in-law!
decisions, decisions -wish they were easy –actually this was easy–you chose your son and husband
Yes – I was being silly – raising emu chicks is a bit time-consuming and there is always next year!
sounds like you made the right one 🙂
Emu chicks are so cute. But time with your son sounds lovely, doesn’t it?
Yes and a resounding yes!
Good for you being decisive. I’ve had to learn the hard way that sometimes the best decision is putting off what I want…even if it’s temporarily. You have your hands full as it is. But it sounds like you’re handling it with such grace and compassion. Thanks for letting us in to see your life.
Well I thank YOU for being so interested! I really appreciate it.
There will always be an emu…:-)
That is for sure!
great decision. a time for everything……
very wise.. yesterday i thought to myself that i may have stepped into the “More than i can handle alone” realm when i got two more piggies.. I should have thought twice.. I still want a llama though!! c
Oh how I miss my 2 pigs!
Tough call, but you definitely made the right choice. I wish I could get the emu chicks, though…
I’ll get some next year.
It always feels good to make a decision, no matter how hard. Enjoy your time together with the family! Good for you!
Yes – the emu thing can wait!
That’s awesome about son. You are very lucky – I don’t know many teenagers who are willing to hang out with their parents. I often hear that they think it’s “not cool” to do that.
I think it’s because he is an only child!
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As the old saying goes, you can do everything, you just can’t do everything at once. There will be plenty of emu chicks to be had down the road. 😉
Absolutely!
It’s probably a good idea; you’ve got so much on your plate already…
Yes – every now and then I am wise – hehe!
Distractions are good until they become a point of stress
Yes, and that’s what I realized – thank you!
Yes, you are incredibly lucky to have a son who wants your company!! Wow! You’ve certainly done something right!!
It could be because we have pretty much always let the kid do whatever he wanted to do (I don’t think this is exactly ‘right’ in the parenting sense but it certainly makes for a good relationship – ha!)
I think I’m with you on this one.