One of our little neighborhood girls came by. Our house is now the place where the kids come. They play with the dogs, help me with cooking or the gardening, but most of all, I think they come to talk.
Today Jacqui came by. She was feeling angry at her Mom for restricting her on playing on the trampoline before it was properly set up. I listened intently to all she said before I offered my words of wisdom. (Or what seems like wisdom to a 10 year old.)
I explained how much her mother loves her and would not want her to fall and break a leg or arm or worse yet to be killed. I told her how mothers always try to do their best to protect their kids.
She looked up at Katie’s picture and I explained that sometimes you can’t even do that, but at least Katie and I had spoken only words of love before the accident.
She was calmer when she left and I hope tonight when she kisses her mother goodnight there will be some real affection and understanding between them.
Meanwhile, the pups just get to be more and more fun. Arnie is nearly as big as Greta, while Anneliese remains petite. It is so hard to believe that they weighed the same at birth!
Hubby took this great picture of the three dachsies this morning while they watched the early morning activities on the lake.
Arnie, Anneliese and Greta
Yes, between the love from our dogs and for them as well, and the children of our neighborhood who seem to find their way to our home, and the love that exists between us, life is good.
How wonderful, Maribeth!
and that picture is so unique and beautiful!
That is a very cute picture of the three ! I don’t have kids coming to our house but the friends of my son are still coming also sometimes with their problems and I love this too. Now I also have my little kitten Rosie and as you say : Life is good !
Awwww – a very sweet message, with a fabulous photo!
very very nice.
:-)s
linda