Happy Squirrel Day
It was also my doctor’s birthday. (I called to tell him hbd, but he’d taken the day off. Lucky guy.)
And, most importantly, it was Sister Debbie’s birthday. Actually, she said she wasn’t having birthdays anymore, so we switched mid-tune from HAPPY BIRTHDAY to OH, HAPPY DAY.
SD is secretary to the principal (who just happens to be our bil) at the middle school. Being around kids that age will either kill you or keep you incredibly young. SD is just a kid.
SD and I shared a bedroom and lots of adventures growing up. Shared memories is one of the best things about having siblings. All you have to do is say, “remember the time . . . ” and the laughter–or tears–start.
Sometimes just a phrase that does it.
Monster dog.
Aunt Phyllis at the lake.
Mono and you.
You visited my college and the guys swarmed. . . .
You were my maid of honor. I was yours.
Remember when you had your first baby and I almost passed out? How I cried when he turned yellow?
Do you know who said, “Shouldn’t we put him up now?”
How about–”Jacque’s dead.”
The hay barn’s on fire.
Life is full of ups and downs, and we’ve had our share of both. But with family close, the bad ones are better . . . and the good ones are fantastic!
Thanks, Deb, for keeping life interesting. And happy squirrel day.
05/16/2008 at 2:05 pm
I can tell you from experience Ms. Susan.- If you send your Doc a birthday card they’ll never forget it.
I have saved every one of ‘em over the years.
Dr. B
05/17/2008 at 1:21 pm
Do you know who said, “Shouldn’t we put him up now?”
How about–”Jacque’s dead.”
I remember the second one. He was such a good dog.
But, who said the first one? the Ex?
Do you think that in Heaven we will get to re-live our best memories, or just make better ones?
05/19/2008 at 12:55 pm
Happy Anniversary! Have Jeff sing the whole song for you! He knows the tune
LY
05/19/2008 at 3:57 pm
Is there really a squirrel hunting season???
Around here, it’s rabbit season all the time. Dirty, filthy critters. But I like squirrels. Used to have one who would rap on the windows to get the dogs’ attention, then sort of dance around outside while the puppers frothed at the mouth. Drove them nuts.
05/19/2008 at 6:53 pm
Dr T–
I’ll do my best to find one and send it today. Maybe he’ll remember who I am next time I see him.
I’m horrible about finding cards. And when I find them, I usually lose them before I get them in the mail.
~S~
05/19/2008 at 6:55 pm
#4-
You’re right both times. The ex. (Deb shrieked, “Jacque’s dead” at me over the phone while I was at work. I had no idea who it was.) Y’all were on vacation.
Thanks for the happy anniversary wishes.
It’s gonna be!
LYT!
~S~
05/19/2008 at 6:57 pm
Marilyn,
I remember that squirrel. And I remember when FLL did the same thing as that squirrel. Those two have a lot in common. Both are fat, furry and nutty.
And yes. There is a squirrel hunting season in Oklahoma.
I just don’t know why.
~S~