Be very careful what you say you will NEVER, EVER, do again! For me this seems to always be EXACTLY what I do. When will I ever learn? At this stage of my life, probably....never.
This past Saturday started out ..lovely. Daughter #3 and dear son in law came to pick us up and take out to breakfast..and then perhaps if there was time..why..we would just cruise around and see if there were any garage sales.
I'll cut right to the facts.
I swore to myself that I would never buy another bird. They live a long, long time..and besides I did not want to clean a cage and vacuum up bird seeds ever again.
Right!
We stopped at a garage sale and the next thing I remember was bringing these little guys home in a tiny white cage...
You see...I have lots of cages at home.
*sigh*
My patient husband just looked at me when I got in the car..along with worried looking daughter who had had the good sense to go ask her husband if she could buy one and he emphatically said NO and that was that. I didn't ask. Yes, yes, I know I should have..but, I mean, he wasn't paying for them, he wasn't going to have to take care of them and I just couldn't see why, under the circumstances, I should have to "ask"...
So..I didn't.
So far he hasn't asked me for a divorce..but..he did softly say "I thought you were NEVER, EVER, going to have any more birds!"
You see, the dear man has not been married to me that long. Otherwise he would NEVER, EVER, have said that.
The same thing happened when I had my children...I wanted two..just two and when the seventh one was born...well..never mind. You get the idea.
All I'm saying is BE CAREFUL!!
Love,
Mona
Oh, dear sweetest Mona! You really are priceless! And you have such an enchanting way of expressing yourself. Who could ever say no to you, even if you asked??
ReplyDeleteYour little birds are gorgeous!! And your new header is beautiful!
Oh I love this post. Your husband would probably enjoy commiserating with my husband over this. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL! You're so funny and now you have two pretty birds! I agree with Desiree, who could say no to you! Guess what? I couldn't stand it and cut my hair off! I won't look like your cute little self now. Oh, well, I felt I looked messy! :) Life goes on.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
They are cute little fellas, and I think everyone has a choice to buy or not to buy. You are so fortunate to have easy going PH by your side. Nice to see you going to the sales. I have missed your trips out to the sales with PH. Now, will the birds be on the porch or in the house?
ReplyDeleteDefinately in the house! There be CATS out there. :)
DeleteI am glad you went for it:) I never ever say never ever:) Have a blessed day dear Mona, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteLove your new header. This was a delightful post. Hope the birds will be a great treat for you and sing wonderful songs for you. Have a blessed day. Madeline
ReplyDeleteOh my sweet Mona......H and PH have their hands full don't they! I would have done the same thing....lol!
ReplyDeleteYou are my second rolling on the floor laughing my ass off blog today. i have tears running down my face and my husband is rolling on the floor with me, he loved it and said, not that is the kind of blog that is fun to read... great story and I already know if i ever say never never again, it WILL happen again.
ReplyDeleteLove the bird house in your new header....You have the most wonderful treasures. I'm so glad your rescued these little cuties and gave them a new home. They are so pretty and even though they can be a little messy, I think the pleasure they bring will be worth the extra work. Great garage sale find.
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Oh, how I LOVE you, Mona! You are my kind of gal!!
ReplyDeleteDad always warned me to never say never for that very reason. We get to eat those words.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the birds. As for me, I will never, uh, I would be reluctant to own a bird again. They are pretty.
They are such cute little birdies, Mona. I think we all have said NEVER EVER a few times...I know I have! Enjoy your new pets.
ReplyDeleteBirds!!! did you name them yet? what kind are they? i have never had a bird. you shouldn't have to ask...glad you just did it!
ReplyDeleteNever say never, hu Mona?????? -giggggles-
ReplyDeleteFor myself, I wouldn't want birds or any pet, anymore. But it must be quite lovely, to have real birdsong in your home, most all the time. Where, I have to play a bird song cd, to have it in mine.
But I'd never 'make it,' with the taking care of them. I admit it. ,-) So....
No more pets, here.
Hugs,
Tessa
Those birds are so beautiful so I wouldn't have hesitated either :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Christer.
I have learned to never say never. They are beautiful birds and there is no reason for you not to have them since you will do the work taking care of them.
ReplyDeleteMona that's such a great story! Those little birdies were just waiting for you to come along!
ReplyDeleteCute, adorable post . . .
ReplyDeleteI hope the birds are singing Sweet Mona!
Mona, your new little birds are very cute. Are they tame enough to sit on your finger or shoulder ? The last(?) bird I had a few years ago was a robin. He didn't have any feathers when I found him, just a little dark fluff in a couple of places. I think that he must have hatched just before the storm. He could barely hold his head up. I hand fed him a slurry of chopped up meal worms and canned cat food every couple of hours with an eyedropper at first until he got to be big enough to pick up food with his beak. One of his feet was deformed when I found him. His name was Spiggy. Fuzzy was extremely jealous of me paying that much attention to that baby bird and feeding it. I got very attached to him, but then found out about a Wild Bird Rehabilitation place we have in our area and took him to them because he was a wild bird, after all. Enjoy your new little sweet tweeties. You're lucky that they eat seeds!
ReplyDeleteOh Mona, they are so cute. I love birds. I have so many hummers that I take care of that I really don't need more pets. I have learned never say never, because you will eat your words. LOL I'm sure Howard doesn't mind, he will probably enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Mary
Heavens'...Mary...I didn't Need them either. I am just an extremely impulsive woman...it's one of the things I would change about myself. I've tried..believe me..but I gain my weight back too...so...you know... :)
DeleteOMG! Too funny. That's why I love reading your blog :) Priceless!
ReplyDeleteLucy..Thank you.. :)
ReplyDeleteI have learned the hard way....never say never. You will end up doing just what you swore you would never do again! The feathered babies are beautiful and they certainly have a good home. Don't sweat it....just enjoy them...
ReplyDeleteYou're a nut. LOL My husband would never allow a bird, his first wife had one, oh.... and she also had a monkey. EEEK!! He really doesn't even need to tell me "no", because I would never want a bird, a monkey, or any flying creature in the house Oh wait, monkeys don't fly, except the mean ones on The Wizard Of Oz. LOL Have fun listening to the chirping! xo
ReplyDeleteMona I'm just the same. We can't help it! It's just our nature. Don't worry about it. Life is short and getting shorter. Just enjoy each day as it comes...
ReplyDeletelol, he loves you,,
ReplyDeletethey are lovely!
we love you just the way you are,,
never say never,, lol I'm the same way,,
Hi there Mona...thanx for dropping by and how are you doing? How are the pretty little birds??
ReplyDeletePus...I love that pretty white rooster on your porch!
ReplyDeletePus...I love that pretty white rooster on your porch!
ReplyDeleteHi there Mona...thanx for dropping by and how are you doing? How are the pretty little birds??
ReplyDeleteHi Mona! So happy to see that you are still here. I laughed and laughed at this post it was so funny! I think the birds will definitely have a happy place to call home.
ReplyDeleteDeanna from Timeless Things
Even though I am not a bird person who has never had one and most likely mever will, I can see how you couldn't resist this pair, Mona.
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