Friday, May 23, 2008

Getting Ready For Summer


Memorial Day
And it's time to plant flowers
Cuz here comes summer!
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And now it begins
All the thatching and seeding
And yard work to do
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Starting them off young
So they get used to helping
For now they love it
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Joey always says,
"When I'm big I'LL cut the grass"
Damn skippy, lil man!
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Then Tommy argues,
"But I get to plow the snow!"
Damn skippy, lil man!
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For now they all rake
Which is really more like play
But cute nonetheless
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They love to be out
Just hanging with their daddy
Soaking up the sun
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They'll get plenty sun
At the cabin this weekend
At least 'til Sunday.
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I hope you all have
A long relaxing weekend
Filled with warm sunshine
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God bless you, dear Vets
And thank you for your service
This day and every
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46 comments:

  1. RachelThu May 22, 11:00:00 PM

    Fabulous haiku!!!
    Amen to the Thank you!
    Have a fabulous weekend.

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  2. KellanThu May 22, 11:17:00 PM

    Yes, God Bless you Dear Vets!!

    Great Haiku - I loved it! I love those boys helping their daddy too - sweet!

    Have a good Friday, Kathryn - see you - Kellan

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  3. Karen CoutuThu May 22, 11:49:00 PM

    That was very well done! I can't wait for us to move out of this townhouse community into a house with our own private yard. It sounds like you have some great quality family time in yours.

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  4. AnonymousThu May 22, 11:54:00 PM

    You've quoted.linked back to me two days in a row? And, using my damn skippys! Awww. I'm gonna cry!

    Very good training you've got going on. My son is terrified of mowing, because hubs wears a mask for his allergies.

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  5. MelissaFri May 23, 12:42:00 AM

    Aaaahhh...

    Little boys as yard men are the best, I must say!

    Have a great weekend!

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  6. AnonymousFri May 23, 12:45:00 AM

    i can't wait to start our boys doing yard work. alas, we just moved into a new development and we don't have grass yet...our yard is just a giant muck hole! ;-)

    great haiku and cute pics!

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  7. KristenFri May 23, 01:00:00 AM

    What a great post, and PERFECT picture!

    Have a wonderful Memorial weekend. Hope you have a great time soaking up the sun.

    It is snowing at our house again, and so therefore, I will live vicariously through you! :)

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  8. AnonymousFri May 23, 01:24:00 AM

    Such a great haiku and an adorable picture, too!

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  9. imbeingheldhostageFri May 23, 04:11:00 AM

    Have a great weekend Kathryn! I hope it's filled with sun, hot dogs and lots of watermelon :-)

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  10. The LaundressFri May 23, 05:44:00 AM

    Too cute.
    My daughter loves to "help" too...when she feels like it.

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  11. AnonymousFri May 23, 06:11:00 AM

    Way to go training them early! Have a great weekend!

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  12. AnonymousFri May 23, 07:00:00 AM

    our first american holiday out of the country... no three day weekend for us. but we still remember to observe and respect! nice haiku

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  13. WendyFri May 23, 07:13:00 AM

    That's a great haiku! "Damn skippy, lil man" lol

    And amen to the last verse. God bless!

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  14. StephanieFri May 23, 07:41:00 AM

    Great haiku! Happy Memorial Day weekend!

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  15. the dragonflyFri May 23, 08:05:00 AM

    They fight over who gets to do what work. Gotta love that!

    Have a good weekend!

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  16. Mom24Fri May 23, 08:16:00 AM

    Great post. Have a wonderful weekend. You were so smart to start them young. My 5 year old is the only one who likes to help. The others--it's torture--for them and for us. They just don't like outdoor chores, indoors they help great. We'll keep working on it!

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  17. the planet of janetFri May 23, 08:31:00 AM

    very well done.

    (and i hope your boys don't forget what they lobbied to do!!)

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  18. AnonymousFri May 23, 08:44:00 AM

    great haiku.
    And now I'm going straight to itunes and download this song Fidelity. When I first heard it I thought, "Gee. Dido sounds peppy."

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  19. dawn klingeFri May 23, 09:59:00 AM

    I always love your Friday haikus...this one was was really great. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  20. ToniFri May 23, 10:22:00 AM

    Great final sentiment: I hope God does indeed bless the vets and active servicemen.

    In 10 years, your kids will be doing anything at all to avoid these chores but looks like they are having a blast now!

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  21. ScyllaFri May 23, 10:24:00 AM

    I love it!! First time I have ever seen "Damn Skippy lil man" in a haiku and it's fabulous!!

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  22. CassieFri May 23, 10:31:00 AM

    That is so great that they're all out there happy to help their dad get the lawn ready, not complaining! Have a great long weekend :)

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  23. Anne B.Fri May 23, 12:09:00 PM

    Have a great weekend. :)

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  24. AnonymousFri May 23, 12:35:00 PM

    Great post, and I love your blog!
    How did I just find you now? :-)
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  25. AnonymousFri May 23, 01:32:00 PM

    Love it! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  26. CCFri May 23, 02:40:00 PM

    I'd love to do those things....if only this darn rain would stop!

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  27. JoannaFri May 23, 03:19:00 PM

    Wonderful! To say that they wanna help now is always what they say. Give um a couple of years. Kayla almost 9 used to say things like that, now you can't get her to do anything!

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  28. CathyFri May 23, 06:44:00 PM

    Great haiku. Enjoy your weekend!

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  29. Storytellin' MamaFri May 23, 07:08:00 PM

    Great memorial day spirit! Yeah, summertime is coming. My favorite time of year!

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  30. JoyceFri May 23, 07:48:00 PM

    Have a wonderful time enjoying the long weekend with your dear guys. :)

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  31. BrittanyFri May 23, 07:57:00 PM

    Happy Weekend, my friend!

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  32. painted maypoleFri May 23, 08:40:00 PM

    fun post

    have a great weekend!

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  33. Fire HuntFri May 23, 08:49:00 PM

    I'd love to do those things but we have no yard:( One day.

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  34. MomisodesFri May 23, 09:27:00 PM

    Ah, I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to wield a shovel :) What? My dad made me rake the yard ;)

    Hope you all have a lovely weekend!

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  35. BlogFri May 23, 09:43:00 PM

    Heh, "damn skippy"! I LOVE that! ;)

    I was thinking about your blog today -- because I'm totally SEEKING SANITY these days! ;)

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  36. CynthiaFri May 23, 10:05:00 PM

    Great Haiku...Have a fun weekend:)

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  37. OHmommySat May 24, 11:35:00 PM

    Awesome and way too cute!

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  38. Family AdventureSun May 25, 09:32:00 AM

    Hope the weekend is everything you're hoping for. That is a great picture :)

    Heidi

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  39. AnonymousSun May 25, 06:33:00 PM

    Excellent haiku, have a really great weekend!

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  40. KellanSun May 25, 09:29:00 PM

    Hope you are having a good weekend - take care - Kellan

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  41. david mcmahonSun May 25, 10:36:00 PM

    We all salute the Vets.

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  42. AnonymousMon May 26, 06:55:00 AM

    Not really a comment about your post (i already did that!), but I just wanted to say that I love, love love the new look! Great picture of you and the boys!

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  43. imbeingheldhostageMon May 26, 02:50:00 PM

    I LOVE the new header photo-- stunning!!

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  44. Stephanie Wilson she/her @babystephMon May 26, 05:50:00 PM

    Happy Memorial Day! You are so creative!

    Steph

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  45. BrenMon May 26, 08:33:00 PM

    Great haiku! And I LOVE that picture in your header! Love it!!!

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  46. NissaFri May 30, 07:08:00 AM

    Damn skippy! I loved that Haiku!

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