The Merrills four: Home Again

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Home Again

I got home Sunday night after sitting in the Ontario airport for an hour and a half. All the flights to Phoenix were grounded due to a monsoon. When we got home they had us sit on the tar-mack for another 15 minutes till they could clear our gate. I had the most horrendous migraine. It was good to get back. Satin was thrilled. She was panting so hard she was making little noises. I did notice however, that her tail wouldnt wag. I figured that she was unhappy that we had left her. Well, that was 3 days ago, and she still wont wag her tail. Come on, she is a lab. Their tails never stop wagging. Their tails can be lethal, they wag so hard. Do you think she is a little bit mad?
I am excited tonight. I got a little port for my computer so I can download my pictures. Finally I will be able to store my pictures on the computer.
I am home without any kids this week, and I was hoping to have a lot of alone, down time. Ha!!!!! What was I thinking? I have spent the last two nights trying to fix my broken lawn mower, since my grass is now almost to my knees. Tonight I was watering and trying to fix my broken pool vacuum. My pool is dirty. And then, I notice that my pool pump was making a funny noise. Do you think when it rains it pours? What a joke. I haven't spent any alone time. I just got 2 of the twilight books and I havent even been able to sit and read those.
It will be good to have the kids back on saturday, I miss them. I hope they are having a good summer. It is just about over. It will be nice to be back on a schedule.

2 comments:

Rachel said...: Thank you for your kind words on my blog. You are so sweet. I need to get those clothes over to you. Although it is a garbage bag full. I don't know if you can take all of them on the airplane especially with prices. I will try to get those to you before you leave. We are taking my mom to the spa tomorrow so I will be home friday night. I hope work isn't too bad and that you are enjoying your time alone!; July 16, 2008 at 11:56 PM
The Tomlinsons said...: I hope you get everything fixed! You are so right--when it rains it pours. I hope you get to enjoy a little bit of your alone time before the kids come back.; July 17, 2008 at 1:58 PM

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10/14/08 Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a gift. She is sweet, kind, caring, compassionate, and beautiful. She is always the first one to confess a wrong and to try to make it right. She is patient, and always waits for me to spend time with the other two, which she often ends up forfeiting her time because it is all gone. She is quick to overlook all the mistakes that I make and rarely calls me on them. She loves all her little trinkets, all the ones I hate because it clutters up her room. She reminds me so much of Tricia and I feel maybe I have captured a little piece of her in my beautiful daughter. I love her so much and hope that she knows that. She is valiant and always mindful of what is right.

10/14/08 Sarah

Sarah is my fireball. She is so strong. She is passionate about everything. She is my 100% child. She never does anything without putting her whole effort into it, even getting into trouble. I love her dedication to the underdog and standing up for those in need. I love the way she has always cuddled into me and the way she loves to love and be loved. I love the way she is adamant about her siblings and defending them to the end. She is my fighter. She tries to stand up for the right and is mindful of making good choices. I love the way she will usually apologize for what she has done and try to make it right. That takes courage and humility and she is not afraid to bend down to correct her wrong. I love the way she sneeks into my room to snuggle in the morning. The way she loves to say goodbye, and the way she always says "love you mom". She is very generous with her love. I hope she will always stand up for what is right and make good choices. I hope she will keep her eyes on her goal and be stalwart and diligent in achieving them. I hope we will always be together and stick through things till the end. I hope to always have her near me. I love the way she laughs hysterically. I love her smile that she gives so freely. I love you Sarah.

10/14/08 Stephen

Stephen wows me every once in a while and really has the ability to knock my socks off. He really tries my patience but when it counts he always comes through. He tries to "take care" of us as only a big brother can. He tries so hard to "be the Man" and often it gets him in trouble. I am so proud of the way he is so mindful of his future. I dont have to really get after him about school. He knows what he wants and is trying to achieve his goals. I am proud of the way he regards his education and the foundation it will serve for his future. I am impressed with the way he is clear on his standards, and the way he is committed to them especially as he gets older and adhearing to them becomes more difficult. I love it when he is tender and soft and kind. I appreciate the way I can leave him with tasks to do and for the most part he always gets them done. Thankyou so much Stephen for always setting an example for those you are around and for being valiant, and for remembering who you are.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Home Again

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