John’s sister Barbara and husband Thom are always enthusiastic about walking to the creek with us. They had driven eight hours the day before and welcomed exercise. Knowing a photo at the creek is obligatory, they posed nicely. Dog Sadie was with us, too, and she behaved beautifully – sitting and staying seated whenever a car passed us. In 24 hours we had mentioned every sibling and all the children and grandchildren. If I had nothing better to do, I’d count them.
All six of us sat down for breakfast together. Son John $pencer exclaimed, “I have angel bacon!” and held it up to show us.
Cleaning was the number one project the day before. John $ pitched in to help, and John did most of the vacuuming. Poor Sadie distanced herself from the noisy machine, and she probably sensed something was about to change. I used toddler talk and tone to her, saying, “You don’t understand what’s going on, do you?”
From just around the corner I heard, “Right, Mom. I’m 41 years old, and don’t understand anything.” He and I both laughed.
This is how I know I’m slowly becoming a gardener. The state of the garden matters to me. I begged the roses to hang onto their full blooms until Barbara and Thom could see them.
Mehrling Muse 
Enjoy your visitors!! I speak baby talk to my dogs all the time.
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I’m sure John $pencer knows more than you think. They grow up so quickly these days.
Huge Hugs
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Talk to the dog/s, talk to the roses … they appreciate it!
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Enjoy your time
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Thank you.
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Ah, the mad dash to whoop the house and landscape into it’s best presentation before the guests arrive – I know that task well. I find it all helps me feel a little more relaxed to enjoy both the visitors and the comforts of home. What on earth is angel bacon? That’s a new one to me!
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$ thought the two pieces of bacon stuck together looked like an angel.
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We are heading into a weekend of house guests and it’s exciting after so long of nothing. It will be just like your house!
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Hope you laugh as much as we have.
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I do too!
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Begging roses to look good! Oh you’re in deep. I’m glad you had fun with your friends.
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The fun will continue through Saturday.
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They look great! So glad they could enjoy the magic of your creek. Please send my love.
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I will relay hugs and lots of love.
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I always think you’re a pro at entertaining … the hostest with the mostest as the saying goes. Enjoy the family and the moment.
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We are having a wonderful time.
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Enjoy your family!
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I love the way your husband and his sister seem to resemble each other. Is there a parent they both took after?
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John was the spitting image of his dad. He and Barbara must be growing more alike.
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I think that happens as we age. It is true of me and my brother.
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I talk to my plants all the time! 😀 I hope your roses listened to you!
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The roses still look fairly good. Next week I must cut off the spent blooms.
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It sounds like a blessed meal. In more ways than one. 🙂
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