I should have listened to Jared. As he was leaving for bishopric meetings this morning I was busying myself getting six kids and a dog ready for a walk. He said to me, "Maybe you should leave Phoebe home. That is a lot to handle." I thought to myself, "Is he crazy? Does he have any idea what I do during the day? I do this every day! Going on a walk with six kids and a dog is my "leisure" time." Instead, I said something sweet like, "Oh, it is fine, I can handle it." :)
We went to the lake and fed the ducks. It was a crisp 50 degree morning. It was a beautiful site as 6 little angels frolicked and played with the ducks. Until....
Fire ants-- first! Anyone from the South knows about fire ants. They are the nastiest things you can get bit by. They sting like crazy as soon as they bite and burn like fire for days afterwards, not to mention the nice little pustules you get at each bite.
Tommy stepped in these little demons and was crying so I was frantically cleaning him and the stroller off where they infiltrated. It was necesarry that I let go of Phobe's leash in order to work fast enough to minimize the damage. Then....
Phoebe jumped in the lake after the ducks! Dumb dog. I was yelling for her to get back because I didn't want the children to witness a duck murder. By the time she finally decided to listen to me she was too deep to touch the bottom. Newsflash---0ne month post-surgery Mastiffs aren't great swimmers. She struggled and struggled to get to shore. It was futile. She began to sink. First her upper body went down, then her shoulders, and down to her little nose poking out of the water without any progression towards shore.
In comes mom to save the day! (again) Fully clothed, with neighbors watching I jumped into the lake and swam after my dog. Good thing she still had her leash on so that I could pull her more easily, because she was too deep for me to touch the bottom.
My friend, Natalie, upon seeing me walk home drenched (and cold) said that in the future I should remember that revelation for Phoebe comes through Jared and I should listen to him!
He gets the revelation, I get drenched!
Da Browns
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Post surgery/grateful kids
Phoebe's stitches
new stove
new water heater
Mom, she loves us
Tyler's pic of Gramie
My Guitar Heroes
Jared and Landon practicing
kiddies at the park
bed of mulch
monkey bars backwards
"Hulk" at the park
Belle and Babe
Bella and her "buh"
I Am a Child of God
2008 in review
Landon's baptism
Gramie and Grandpa came to visit
Best buddies
the nappers awoke (after family pics)
Extended Stay (Feb 2008)
I got sick---Gramie stayed
A Bit Too Much Fun With Slime
Houston Rodeo
Easter
First Easter Dress
Grandma Lowry Came to Visit (April 2008)
#41 Presidential Library
T-Ball
Da Boys
A Love Affair
Beautiful Belle
Poisonous Snake (copperhead)
Annie Oakley got her snake (with a shovel)
Overnight Campout (May 2008)
Lake Livingston
horseback riding at Lake Livingston
HUGE Frog
the frog we caught in our neighborhood
Farewell to the Broadbents
Tyler and Jeffrey saying goodbye
Tamany and Sheralie
Jared's B-day
Trip to St. Louey
Jesse James Wax Museum
driving 15 hours with the dog
road trip to with 9 kids under 9
all the cousins
Inside The Arch
Independence, MO
where Tyler felt the Spirit
Liberty Jail
Far West Temple Site
Adam ondi Ahman
Ethan's birthday (July 2008)
He was in heaven
Isabel's 1st birthday
hosted by Mr. John and Ms. Shey
princess dress from Grandma Lowry
Mr. John with Belle-Belle
Dinner with Elin (Aug 2008)
Fancy French Food
First Day of School
Very Happy Day (for all of us)
Playing at the Pier
Ethan
mom and daughter
Hurricane Ike
retreat to Birmingham with the Oborns
Sharlene and Isabel
Phoebe and Joey (Oborn's dog)
visiting Lana during Ike aftermath
Ragnar (October 2008)
CTRs--Chicks That Run
VICTORY
Halloween 2008
Disneyworld
The Princesses
Daddy's Girl
Tyler's birthday in Disneyworld
Christmas 2008
Gramie and Grandpa
Aunt Sara, too
monkey attack
The Polar Express train ride
Gramie and Belle
potato gun shooting
Heheh, wish I could have seen THAT! You really *are* Super Mom. Love you!
ReplyDeleteThat is the funniest story ever! I can totally see you jumping in too! First I see you getting a little nervous, but patiently waiting (so you don't have to get in) for her to save herself. I love that story! I'm glad you're all okay. I second your friend Natalie's advice. Jared's the voice you need to listen to. Stop being wonderwomen! :) good story!
ReplyDeleteYou are super woman. If it had been me (perish the thought) I would have gotten wet, AND the dog would have drowned. Phoebe owes you guys--twice.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad she gave you our blog. I miss you guys. Looks like we will be moving to Texas next year. Corby is doing Med School down there. Probably Dallas though, but somewhere in Texas for sure. Landon has gotten SO SO big. Love ya
ReplyDeletekate
One more reason for me not to get a dog. :) You are in a league of your own, as always. Love you crazy woman!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great story! You are so great!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. Yet another reason why we don't have a dog.
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious!! You should always carry a digital camera with you to capture these precious moments...
ReplyDelete