I picked Lindsey up from camp today and she had a great week, but came home to horror. She walked into her bedroom and came down stairs crying. I killed one of her parakeets (Kiwi) by neglect and starvation. I feel so horrible, I can't even tell you. It's the second time I've done this. Last year when she was at EFY, I did it too. I promised her that the next time she goes out of town, I will take better care of her sweet little birds. I'm such a bad mom. At least regarding my kids' pets. I'm so sorry, Lindsey.
Edited to add: On a more positive note, I made Lindsey laugh tonight when referencing the incident. We recently saw the movie Dan in Real Life with Steve Carroll (loved it), and our favorite line from the movie was by his young teen-aged daughter who thought her dad was interfering with her relationship with her boyfriend. In a drama queen moment of rage to her widowed father, who thought she was rushing things with her boyfriend, she exclaimed, "You're a murderer of love!" We all loved that line from the movie.
So after Lindsey took a nap today, she and Christopher and I were sitting around trying to catch up on the week's events and Christopher mentioned something to me about killing the bird, and I exclaimed, "I'm a murderer of DOVE." And we all started cracking up and Lindsey felt better. We'll go bird shopping tonight or tomorrow to replace Kiwi (her green bird) so Orlando (her blue bird) won't be lonely.
Edited to add: On a more positive note, I made Lindsey laugh tonight when referencing the incident. We recently saw the movie Dan in Real Life with Steve Carroll (loved it), and our favorite line from the movie was by his young teen-aged daughter who thought her dad was interfering with her relationship with her boyfriend. In a drama queen moment of rage to her widowed father, who thought she was rushing things with her boyfriend, she exclaimed, "You're a murderer of love!" We all loved that line from the movie.
So after Lindsey took a nap today, she and Christopher and I were sitting around trying to catch up on the week's events and Christopher mentioned something to me about killing the bird, and I exclaimed, "I'm a murderer of DOVE." And we all started cracking up and Lindsey felt better. We'll go bird shopping tonight or tomorrow to replace Kiwi (her green bird) so Orlando (her blue bird) won't be lonely.
Comments
I forgive you for killing Wiggles and Kiwi. I really miss them a lot, but I never thought to tell you to feed them and renew their water. Thank you for being so good about waking them up and putting them to bed every day. And I trust you next time I have to leave that you will put new food in every day for them.
and...if any other people laugh their heads off at this post, please don't comment about it. It made me really emotional that someone would laugh at something like that. So if you all could refrain from putting comments like that, it would be nice. Thank you.
-Lindsey-
I am sorry for your loss Lindsay. I am glad that you willing to give it another try.
The only part I laughed at was the murderere of dove. Very clever.
However, I'm sad for poor Kiwi and for your loss. Sometimes it always hurts the people more who are left behind. But you are very sweet to forgive your mom so easily. What a good daughter you are. I can't wait to see pictures of the new bird.
And thank you everyone I really appreciate your concern and love. =]
my two new birds are extremely cute, but they haven't quite become friends with Orlando yet. I think he misses Kiwi the most. But I'm sure they'll all be the best of friends soon enough.
Thanks everyone and hope you have a good day!
-Lindsey-