Mother was a slow learner. It took her forever to learn that Daddy was not the thoughtful kind of guy who would ever surprise her with lovely gifts and gestures. He was more the kind of guy who felt sorry for himself when she got her feelings hurt or got mad. After all, he was pretty sure he’d gotten her something last year, for her birthday or Christmas, one or the other. What had she done with that eggbeater?
This year was going to be different. Virgil Hughes had a nice Pinto horse. It was a good deal since it “wasn’t broke” yet. Nobody really wanted it since it stomped Euless and broke his leg, but Daddy was sure he could make a fine riding horse out of it. Kathleen was scared of horses, but she’d get over that. If she didn’t, he’d ride it. Daddy stopped off on the way home from work the Friday before Mother’s Day to pick it up. It was kicking the side rails when he pulled in. He called Mother out to. See her beautiful Pinto and she hit the ceiling. “Of all the things I need, you come bringing in a horse. We need another useless animal to feed like I need a hole in the head.” She stormed in, furious.
Daddy stomped off, putting the horse in the pasture. “Kathleen didn’t appreciate anything he did for her. It would be a cold day in Hell before he brought her anything else!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Hello lbeth1950, thanks for following my blog. Humor is good for the soul 🙂
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Thank you.
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Found your site through josh Wrenn at My Friday Blog. Enjoyed your stories.
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He’s a great guy. Thanks for coming over and commenting.
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His heart was in the right place, or was it? Glad Mama gave him what for. Your daddy’s thinking was a bit skewed. 😀
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He just thought my mother was so lucky to have him.
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Aah. Yes, indeedy. 😀 😀 😀
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Lucky woman.
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Speaking of gifts, I just wanted to say that yours is much more appreciated than a wild Pinto. Thank you so much!
https://myfridayblog.wordpress.com/2015/05/06/what-a-great-day-for-this/
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You are so welcome. Hope you enjoy!
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We will!
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When I read the first few lines, everything else I needed to do, had to wait. Funny – again. 🙂
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So glad you enjoyed.
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Many times gifts are difficult to choose and the person who takes it sometimes don’t know if the person has been getting kranky…. Poor Daddy!!!!!
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He messed up that time!
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Ha Ha! Your poor Mum!
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She never liked any kind of animal. Was even scared of chickens.
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Ha Ha! I would be scared of chickens as well!
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Then you’d be in good company.
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A horse? Good grief! Your poor mother… and father I guess lol
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They were a fine pair!
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